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U, lb91, at the Post Oftice at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1S79. FuELiSHKD Every Saturd..\v by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. SI. 00 a yi-ar; Canada :t2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal ITnion, $i.50. Sui)Scriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from .August 3,1901. .Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicagro. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — .1- K. M. L. Farulh.ar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vicr-Fresidcnt; .loHN Young, 54 West Twenty-eighth Street. New York. Secretary; VVm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. \',, Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., .August 19 22, 1913. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. .Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Ch.arles H, Tottv, Madi- son, N. ],, President: C, W. Johnson, .Morgan Park, 111,, Secretary, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N. Y.. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo,, August 25-27, 1913. James B. Shea, Boston, Mass..Presi- I dent; J, J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary- Treasurer. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis. Minn., August 19-22, 1913. I. S. Hen- DRiCKSON, FloralPark, N, Y,, President; L, Mer- TON Gage, South Natick, Mass,, Sec'y. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention. Nashville, Tenn., August 12-15, 1913. C. H. Tritsckler Nashville, Tenn., President;W. F. Hutchinson, Sewickley, ta.. Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. .Annual convention and exhibition at New \"ork, 1914, William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass.. President; Harry A. Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street, New \V)H-,- Seccetary. FEB 241921' SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Mlg:nonette. The plants of mignonette from seed sown in July will have to be placed in their winter quarters in the bench in September. If extra large and long spikes, that are always so much ad- mired, are wanted, the soil will have to be Y'ery rich. To ordinary compost (that is, two-thirds loam and one-third manure), add about as much manure again, making tlie soil about half and half. The plants should be set about 12 inches apart. Water only around the plant until the roots begin to spread in the soil. Keep the soil free from weeds, well scratched over and loose, that it may not become sour. The tops should be pinched off until six or eight branches have been formed. The cabbage-worm will soon make its appearance unless this has been guarded against, and if a leaf is found eaten hunt for them at once. "When they first make their appearance they are only about a quarter of an inch long. They are green, just the color of the foliage, but have a vel- vety appearance and . are generally found on the midrib of the leaf or on the stem. Hand-picking is the only remedy and it takes sharp eyes to find them, but they must be got rid of or they will soon ruin the plants. Heaths. During the hot weather the ericas will demand considerable attention. The plants should be plunged in the coolest location possible, yet where they will get the full sunlight. The pots are now full of the very fine roots and if these once get dry the tender roots will burn. There is no plant the florist grows that demands closer watching and more careful watering than the heaths. They are so hard wooded that they do not show neglect as quickly as the softer wooded plants, but if they get once fully dried it means absolute disaster with no flow- ers the succeeding year. The grower well posted in the culture of these plants can tell at a glance when they should be watered and never neglects . them. If the plants are growing un- shapely they should be pinched back so that the form will be kept. The plants that are in small pots will need repotting in September; a fine loam with but little fibre and with no ma- nure is to be preferred for these plants, for their fine roots do not like a coarse soil and manure of all kinds should be omitted from the soil in which they are grown. Violets. It will soon be September and the time to house the plants of the double varieties of violets that are grown in the field, the more successful growers being of the opinion that the plants should be under glass before the season of heavy dews. In preparing the beds have plenty of old leaves; it is not necessary that they be rotted; in fact, leaves gathered last fall are to be pre- ferred, for they will generate a little heat in the soil and the violet plants seem to grow and push their roots into half-rotted leaves better than in leaf- mold that is finely decomposed. A layer of three inches of leaves in the bottom of the bed will prove of great advantage in violet culture. "Whatever manure is used should be thoroughly rotted, the violet will not root into fresh manure at all. An old gardener; who was very successful in violet cul- ture, once told us how he prepared his frames. They were made in a similar manner to hotbeds, only instead of manure a foot of leaves was placed at the bottom and eight or ten inches of soil placed on them. The leaves will furnish a mild heat nearly all win- ter and greatly assist in keeping the frames warm< We tried that method the following fall and thinking that the leaves would not furnish nutri- ment enough we incorporated a good quantity of half-rooted manure in the soil, the manure still being more or less lumpy. The violets grew finely and produced an excellent crop of large flowers. In the spring when we lifted the plants we found the roots had all gone into the leaves, there being no feeding roots in the soil, and in mak- ing their way through the loam had avoided all the manure, this still be- ing in the lumps as when placed in the soil. In lifting the plants avoid allowing the roots to become dry; lift The American Florist. July 26, with a good clump of soil and do not keep the plants too long in the air, only 'lifting what, can be handled ex- peditiously. ' Plant firmly, but avoid walking on tlie beds; watfer as soon as planted and' water well so that the soil will be firmed around the plants. Shade for a few days until growth starts and then give all the air and light possible. Alternantheras. The propagating bed will not be full at this season and it is -one of the best times to procure a stock of that splen- did carpet bedding plant, the Alter- nanthera paronychioides major. This plant simply refuses to grow during the winter and it is almost impossible to procure cuttings until late, with the result that the plants are necessarily small. Any amount of cuttings can be procured now and they can be easily rooted either in flats of soil or in the propagating bed. When the cuttings are inserted give them a good watering and keep them shady for two or three weeks, and they will all root. They can then be placed in flats about one inch apart and placed in a frame out- side or in the greenhouse. They can be wintered in a warm dry house on a shelf near the glass, and potted in April, and will make fine plants. The other varieties are much more vigor- ous and will thrive in a lower tem- perature. A few old plants can be lifted and propagated in the spring in the usual manner. Hollyhocks. During August and early September is the right time to sow hollyhock seed for the next season's flowering. Seed sown in the spring will not produce a plant that will flower to any great ex- tent that year, and they will have to be carried over the winter to mak^ good, large plants, but seed sown now will make fine plants for next year. For the last few years the fungus that has attacked hollyhocks has made it difficult to carry the old plants over with any degree of certainty, but with late summer sowing much of this trouble is obviated. Be sure and pur- chase a good strain of double seed, and sow in a shaded frame, and as soon as large enough pot up in 2-inch pots. Grow them in a frame until November 1 and then pot in 3-inch or 4-inch pots. These can be carried over the winter in a cold greenhouse or in well protected frames, and started in the greenhouse in March and nice plants for summer blooming be assured. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Fighting: Insects. The chrysanthemum grower has his share of troubles in fighting the insect pests that attack the plants, it being doubtful whether any other plants are attacked by a greater variety of these pests. It seems to be fight, flght all the time from the beginning with the cutting until the blooms are out of the way, but this is the only thing to do to enable the plants to make a perfect growth and produce first class blooms. It is very much the best way to have the spraying and fumi- gating done regularly with weak solu- tions as a preventive than to allow the plants to become so badly infested that a strong dose is necessary to re- move them. Black aphis — This is one of the most common and troublesome pests that we have to deal with but is easily kept in check by regular sprayings of the nicotine preparations, using one part of the nicotine to 500 parts of water, spraying the plants late in the after- noon about once every ten days. Green fly (as it is mostly found on the chrysanthemums it is of a light yellow color) is the worst of all the fly family and the hardest to exterminate. These insects work right down into the heart of the growing shoots, where * Bunyard's Little Joke. Harry A. Bunyard, secretary of the American Sweet Pea Society, pro- voked a hearty laugh at the annual meeting of that organization in Horti- cultural Hall. He had been proposed for re-election, and the 'ofiice was gen- erously seeking the man. But he was too modest to seem to want the place and too devoted to the society to sur- render it to somebody else. "I've been thinking it's time for me to have a successor," he said, "but I've not been able to find a man big enough for the job and — " The members exploded. One of them passed a cigar to Mr. Bunyard, and he was promptly made secretary for another year. — Boston Traveler. they are protected from the spray and are hard to dislodge. They cripple and cause the young leaves to curl. Spray- ing the nicotine down into the crown of the growths is the most effective means of getting rid of them. Cut worms — These are usually very troublesome when the soil from fresh plowed land is used. They work at night and during the day conceal themselves in the soil at the base of the plants. A great many can be caught by rubbing the surface of the beds lightly early in the day. They are easily dislodged in this way but if they are very numerous take some fine sifted air-slaked lime, add Paris green (just enough to color the mix- ture) then dust it lightly on the top of the plants late in the day. Care must be taken not to get the mixture too strong, as it will burn the foliage. Early the next morning give the plants a good syringing before the sun gets too hot. "Wood lice or sow bugs — These are very difficult to eradicate especially in old greenhouses, where the wood work has commenced to rot, the rotten places in the wood furnishing nests for the insects. The most effective means of fighting them that we have found is to use a mixture of fresh bran or oatmeal and ,flne sugar, adding Paris green enough to color it. Lay the mixture around on small pieces Brockton, Mass. — A. B. Carding will build a greenhouse at 90 Walnut street. MIGNONETTE. I9I3- The American Florist. of thin boards nnd on the edges of the wood of the benches, and as soon as the material begins to get sticky put on a fresh supply. By following this up for a few nights largo num- bers of the insects are removed. Millipedes or "thousand legs" — These are found under the same con- dition as the wood-lice. Tobacco dust, dusted around the edge of the benches, has proved to be the best remedy we have found. Fumigating by means of nicotine on the steam pipes is also very effective. Tarnished plant bug — This is one of the worst enemies of the chrysanthe- mum. They sting the tips of the young shoots, causing them to wilt and go blind and they are very hard insects to get rid of. "We find the continued spraying with nicotine to be the best means of combating them. Red spider — These pests are found on the under side of the foliage, espe- cially in spots where the atmosphere is hot and dry. It might be said that the best remedy for these is cleanli- ness and attention to the syringing. The proper use of the hose by applying the spray to the underside of the foli- age will prevent red spider in nearly all cases. Thrips — Another very troublesome pest and only kept in check by syring- ing to cause a moist atmosphere and by spraying regularly with the nico- tine. Another very effective spray is to use clean water with a little Paris green mixed in and a small portion of powdered sugar put in to cause the mixture to stick to the foliage. Cau- tion must be used in this instance not to get it too strong, as with all other cases where Paris green is a part of the mixture. Apply with a fine spray nozzle late in the day. Grasshoppers — These are particular- ly troublesome during August and September and the only means that we have found to successfully com- bat them in the greenhouse; is to catch them by hand and destroy them. Caterpillars — Also very troublesome during the late months of the sum- mer. The same means of fighting them as advised for the grasshoppers is the quickest and best way. In conclusion let me advise the careful use of the different insecticides to guard against anyone being poi- soned by them. Also, if we follow up their use more as a preventive than a cure our troubles from the insect pest will be greatly lessened. Further, do not forget that cleanliness should be the motto followed in the crysanthe- mum houses as well as in all others. C. W. Johnson. Growing: Ferns. Paper lead by 0. A. Smitb, Lachine, Que., before the Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club, July 15, 1913. In giving you the way I grow my ferns I do not mean to say it is the only way or the best way to grow them, but I do mean to say that by doing as I do you will be able to de- liver ferns to your customers or for the exhibition table that you will not be ashamed of. First, I take my run- ners any time I can get them during September, October and November, put them in 2%-inch pots, using any light soil, plunge into ashes so as to avoid too frequent watering and place them in the warmest part of the greenhouse ERICA CAVENDISHIANA. not too close together. They can re- main there till the middle of May, when I repot them, one plant to a 5- inch, two to a 6-inch, and 3 to a 7- Inch pot. Place them in the house, give a good watering and syringe two or three times daily. More plants are spoiled by too much watering than any other cause I know of. You will find that once a week is plenty for the first two months, June and July, when they are making roots. During August and September the growth will be very rapid and much more water will be necessary. A weak solution of ma- nure water once a week will be good to put color to the leaves, making them a rich dark green. Shading should be attended to im- mediately the plants are potted. Do not give too much air. Never mind if your house does run up to 00°. If you have a little air on and your ferns are not dry at the roots it will not hurt them. Always give your plants plenty of room and pot moderately firm. The soil I have used so far is the ordinary garden soil mixed as fol- lows : One barrow of soil, half barrow good rotted manure, the kind you could pass through a half-inch sieve; half barrow of rotted hops, the older the better, or leaf mould if you have it, with a liberal amount of sifted ashes, according to the texture of the soil and thoroughly mixed. Drainage is most important. I use one large crock over the hole in pot, with one inch or more of rough ashes accord- ing to size of pot. The varieties I grow are : Boston, Harrisii, Whitmani. Scotti, Amerpohli. The Whitmani and Amerpholi should be placed on shelves as soon as heavy growths begin. Syr- inge over the foliage but not too hard. I trust these few words will be of some use to my fellow-members. If so I shall be amply repaid. Dayton, O. — Warren G. Matthews, whose greenhouse plant was destroyed in the spring floods is rebuilding. The new range will contain 25,000 square feet of glass. The King Construction Co., North Tonawanda, N. T., has the contract. The American Florist. Jtdy 26, THE CARNATION. Planting In. Planting in from the field has started at many establishments; every grower whose plants have attained an average size should be on the job now getting in his plants as quickly as the weather will permit. In this locality we are now getting some very heavy thunder showers which will cause us to leave the plants out a little longer than usual this year to give them a chance to dry out and harden up, but we ex- pect to have all the planting finished up by August 10. Before writing about the planting inside a word or two about the stock in the field will be in order. There should not be any let-up in the care of the outside plants. Cultivating the soil should continue to receive the same attention as it has received all season. Also, do not neg- lect the topping back of the shoots. This work should be followed up while the plants are in the field, with some limitation on the short-jointed, heavy growing varieties. These ought to be allowed to stretch out now, and unless the shoots are long in growth at this time very little topping is neces- sary after this. The small foliage, quick growing varieties will grow more rapidly in a much shorter time while in the field from this time on than earlier in the season and will have to be kept in trim or in a very short time the shoots will stretch out into bloom. It seems hardly neces- sary to comment on the necessity of still keeping the field clear of weeds, but this is a very important matter and everything should be kept clean right up to the last moment before bringing in the plants. The first business in order connected with planting inside is to see that the houses have been thoroughly cleaned up and the repairing of the benches attended to. Then give the inside of the benches a good dose of fresh lime wash. The next question is the very important one of soil and when we stop to think of how much the success of the winter's crop depends on hav- ing the soil right it behooves us to be on our mettle and watch every little item connected with its preparation. The man who made his compost pile last fall and turned it over this spring, adding at that time any extra rotter^ manure or other fertilizer that it need- ed, has everything well in hand and about the only thing that he has to attend to is to have all the rough lumps thoroughly pulverized and the soil well mixed together before bring- ing it in. Growers who do not make a soil pile in the fall, but plow up fresh soil when needed, adding the manure and fertilizer to it as it lies in the field, should be very particular that no green manure is used in the mix- ture. Also throw out any large lumps that cannot be broken up so that as it goes on the benches it is in a fine, workable condition. And again let me say that the future of the plants depends so much upon the soil It is very important that everything con- nected with its make-up be carefully studied out. Carnations will respond readily to a live wholesome soil, but one containing an over-abundance of green cattle manure is detrimental to their well being, and instead of help- ing them to make a growth that will produce a continuous crop of first- class flowers, will have just the other effect. We may talk as much as we will about the progress that has been and is being made in the culture of the different lines of florists' flowers, but there are still some of the points that were given us in our early training that are .just as good today as they ever were. It used to be drummed into us that carnation, plants must have a porous soil and if it was not such in its natural state then add sand and well rotted manure (that had become almost like soil Itself, it was so well rotted) to lighten it up, and today we like to have some of this well rotted material to put on the bottom of the benches before bringing in the soil. Our soil is made up of three parts rotted sod, one part sandy loam and one part well rotted horse and cow manure mixed. The manure was treated with rock phos- phate a year before being used, and when the soil is on the benches we work in a fine dressing of bone meal and limestone screenings. Level the beds and firm down the soil evenly, but do not pound at this stage. If, after the first two or three waterings, the soil is found to be spongy then it may be gone over and made firmer. When everything is ready for planting the time is at hand for the careful planter to be on the job. . Deep planting with the roots bunched together and pushed straight down is all wrong. The right and only way to plant is to spread the roots out around the plants with the stem of the plant no lower in the soil than it has been in the field. Then leave a little hollow at the plant so that it can be given water without watering the whole bed. After the first watering in the plants should be given light sprayings two or three times a day to keep them from wilting, but do not allow the sprayings to be heavy enough to amount to syringings, just a misting over the foliage is what is needed. A. mud shading should be put on the glass and left on for about a week and when the plants show signs of their roots having taken hold of the soil it can be gradually removed. Pay strict attention to the airing of the houses directly after planting. It is best to run the houses a little close until root action begins, to guard against draughts, but a close, humid atmosphere must be avoided. It will not be very long after planting before the weeds will begin to appear in the soil. They should be removed as soon as they can be handled. C. W. Johnson. Brunswick, Me. — Wm. Butler has torn down an old section of his green- house plant and is erecting a modern house, 45x150 feet. SPEINGFIELD, MASS. — Mark Aitken will remove his flower store from 378 Main street to 484 Main street as soon as alterations and improvements now going on at the latter place are com- pleted. ERICA MELANTHERA. t9^3- The American Florist. THE LONDON HOLLAND HOUSE SHOW. Wall and Border Gardening, as Exhibited by J. Cheal & Sons. The London Holland House Show. This show is now one of the fash- ionable events of the Royal Horticul- tural Society during the summer, and, favored with fine weather, is sure to attract large numbers of exhibitors and visitors. This year's show took place July 13 in beautifully warm -weather, and a record trade was done by the various exhibitors, of whom there were about 110 altogether in the floral uepartment, while there were many others in the sundries section showing all sorts of horticultural and other appliances. The chief feature of the show was undoubtedly the hardy herbaceous perennials, alpine plants, rock and water gardens. Indeed, if these were eliminated the show^ would have been poor, although it would liave been impossible to see finer col- lections of orchids, stove and green- "house plants, fruit trees in pots, sweet peas, carnations, roses and ornamen- tal trees and shrubs. Vegetables were Tiot overdone by any means, but were worthily represented by a choice col- lection from the gardens of Vicary Gibbs of Aldenham House, Elstree. Owing to the fact that a silver-gilt challenge cup worth sixty guineas was offered for the best exhibit in the show, keen interest was mani- fested as to who would win it. Popu- lar opinion coincided with that of the .iudges when this prize fell to Messrs. Sander & Sons of St. Albans. They staged a Inagnificent group of or- chids, each end of which was rounded up with bold masses of Cattleya gigas, while the centre was a flowing white cascade of Phalsenopsis Riemstedti- ana flowing over a wall of the beauti- ful rosy Miltonia vexillaria Empress Augusta. There were many other fine plants in this champion group which helped it to secure the predominant prize in addition to a gold medal. Charlesworth & Co., Haywards Heath, had a marvelous group of orchids in which odontoglossums, choice odontio- das, cattleyas, the white-flowered Dendrobium Dearei, the chaste dove orchid (Peristeria elata), and a mag- nificent specimen of Cattleya gottoi- ana The President, figured largely in the public eye, and secured a gold medal. Other trade growers of orchids were Stuart Low &: Co., Enfield, who won silver and standard cups for a large group in which the pure white of Phalfenopsls Riemstedtiana vied with the deep red of Renanthera Imschoot- iana. now one of the most vivid or- chids in any group. Mansell & Hatcher, Rawdon, Leeds, are rapidly coming to the front with their care- fully arranged and well selected spe- cies and hybrids, and the award of a silver cup is sufficient testimony to the effectiveness of their group of odontiodas, Miltonias, cattleyas, odon- toglossums, and several rare and in- teresting curiousities. S. W. Plory, Twickenham, also secured a silver cup for a group in which gorgeous leaved anoectochilus played a prominent part. H. Dixon, Spencer Park Nursery, Wandsworth Common, won a silver flora medal for his odontoglossums, cattleyas and cypripediums; and E. V. Low, Haywards Heath, received a silver banksian medal for a group In which the pure white Cattleyas Men- delli lambeauana with a soft purple tinted lip was the conspicuous feature. There were exhibits from several ama- teurs, the most remarkable being that of Sir. J. Colman, Gatton Park, Rei- gate, to whom a large silver cup was awarded. In addition to odontiodas, phalsenopsis and Itelio-cattleyas, were some rare curiosities. Including Ca- tasetum Cliftoni, bulbophyllums, and Sobralia Colmanioe, one form of which had yellow and another pink blooms. Novelties were scarce, only three first class certificates being granted and four awards of merit. Fowler's variety of Miltonioda Harwoodi had bright cherry rose flowers with a yel- low crest. M. Sanderfe, a splendid hy- brid with -white flowers flushed with pink and a deep blackish blotch on the lip, was also shown. Odontioda Brewi from Charlesworth & Co. had rich bronze-red flowers and a yellow crest. These were the three F. C. C. plants. Cattleya mossise Olympia, and Odontioda Wilsoni. from Charles- worth & Co.; C. serenata. from Man- sell & Hatcher, and C. mossiiE Dread- nought from Sander & Sons, receiving the secondary awards. Splendid speci- mens of good culture came from Charlesworth & Co.. with Grammangia Ellisi, and from Sir J. Colman with Odontioda Bradshawse. 6 The American Florist. 'July 26, It is impossible to go into detail with the hardy flowers and rocli gar- den plants, there being- so many ex- hibitors, nearly all in the trade. Spe- cial mention however may be made of such classes as the perennial lark- spurs. These were shown in abun- dance and are fast becoming one of the most popular flowers for the out- door garden. They were shown well by Barr & Sons, Covent Garden; Black- more and Langdon, Bath; John Forbes, Hawick; Kelway & Sons, Langport; Perry, Winchmore Hill; and in less conspicuous form by others. One of the most distinct new varieties was Kelway's "Smoke of War," which has fine dense trusses of wine purple flow- ers. Perennial phloxes are becoming more arid more popular and several fine exhibits were made, chiefly by Forbes, Gunn & Sons, Olton, Warwick- shire; H. J. Jones, Lewisham. One of the hest new whites was Forbes' Miss Bouverie. While Marvel is a better blue than Le Mahdi (and that is say- ing something), and General de Gal- lifet is as fine a scarlet as G. A. Strohlein, but with somewhat larger blooms. Sweet peas were naturally shown in abundance, one of the most conspicu- ous exhibits being that from Dobbie & Co., Edinburgh, who were awarded a gold medal. Sutton & Sons, Read- ing, also had' a very distinguished looking group, and received a gold medal. Other trade growers were, Barr & Sons, James Box, Linfield, Hay wards Heath; J. K. King & Sons, Coggeshall, Essex; E. W. King & Co., who obtained a silver gift banksian medal; Jas Carter & Co.; Robert Sydenham, Birmingham; and Bide & Sons, Farnham. The finest private display came from Sir Randolf Baker. Bart.. M. P., who was given a gold medal. All shades of color and all the leading varieties were shown by almost every exhibitor, but experts are still sighing for that glorious golden yellow which has yet to make its appear- ance. There was a fine display of rock- eries and wall gardens, but the palm must be given to Wallace & Co., Col- chester, whose ornamental rock and water garden deservedly secured the honor of a gold medal. Carter & J. Piper & Son, Barnes, both received silver cups for very attractive ex- hibits of wall and water gardens. Carter's was conspicuous for a fine display of Iris Kaempferi around a placid pool of water in which gold fish disported, and into which from time to time dolphins of stone contributed streams ' of water from their mouths. Barr & Sons also had a fine garden of mountain limestone in which masses of the dwarfer and daintier campanulas were conspicu- ous features and won a silver cup. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, erected a dain- ty wall garden with pathways paved with flagstones, the crevices being filled with sedums and other wall lov- ing plants. This won a silver gilt flora medal. Carnations in abundance were shown by Carl Engelmann, Saffron Walden; H. Burnett, Guernsey; Cutbush & Son, Highgate; Peed & Sons, West Nor- wood; B. E. Bell, Guernsey; Stuart Low & Co., and one or two amateurs. As usual they were a source of delight to the sepectators and of profit to the exhibitors. Border carnations were shown by James Douglas, Great Book- ham, Surrey. Roses were not up to their usual standard, owing probably to the fact that some of the finer specimens were being kept for the special Friday show at the botanic gardens, Regent's Park. An- excellent display, however, was made by the Pauls of Cheshunt and Waltham Cross, both firms being awarded gold medals; Hobbies, Dere- ham, Norfolk; Frank Cant & Co. and Ben Cant & Sons, both of Colchester, and both receiving silver gilt flora medals; also Geo. Prince, Oxford, and W. & J. Brown, Stamford. Stove and greenhouse plants still make a brave show at these exhibi- tions, and such plants as caladiums. crotons, dracsenas, gloxinias, strepto- carpuses, anthuriums, richardias, etc., were well represented by several firms. The tuberous begonias of Blackmore & Langdon, Bath, were magnificent both in size and purity and easily se- cured the award of a gold medal. A. L. Gwillim, Sidcup, was awarded a silver cup for a fine display of these plants. Special mention may be made of a fine lot of Solanum Wendlandi grown dwarf in 5-inch and 6-inch pots by Veitch & Sons, and Godfrey ts Son. The plants were crowned with huge trusses of large lilac blooms that at- tracted great attention. The only fern exhibitor of note was May & Son, Edmonton, who obtained a gold medal for a fine group of dav- allias, polypodiums, adiantums, neph- rolepis, etc. A variety of Adiantum trapeziforme called Queen Mary re- ceived a first class certificate. It has large pinnules on gracefully arching black stipes. Amos Perry showed some hardy ferns, and W. A. Manda's English establishment at St. Albans, made a bold show with their Poly- podium Mandalanum, which is becom- ing more popular every day. Trees and shrubs grown naturally were largely shown by Veitch & Sons, (gold medal) ; Fromow & Sons, Chis- wick, chiefly Japanese maples (stand- ard cup) ; Jackman & Son, Woking, chiefly clematis in variety (standard cup); Piper & Son, and Cutbush & Sons, with clipped box and yew plants. Barr & Sons had a good exhibit of pigmy Japanese trees; and — Dim- mock of the Yokohama Nursery Co. attracted attention with an original display of pigmy trees arranged in Japanese water garden stylQ. with mini- ature gold fish sporting about in the pools, and miniature fishermen trying to catch them with rod and line. Fruit trees in pots were shown chiefly by Veitch & Sons, and by S. Heilbut, Maidenhead, the latter being a private collection. In both cases there was evidence of excellent culture, as the trees were heavily laden with AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Exhibit of R. & J. Farquliar & Co., at the Annual Exhibition, Boston, Mass., July 12-13, 1913.— See Issue of July 19, Page 1405. 1913- The American Florist. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. View in the Main Hall at the Annual EshiDition. Boston, Mass., July 12-13, 1913.- -See Issue of July 19, Page 1405. rapidly ripening fruit in the case of applies and plums, while the cherries simply made everyone's mouth water. Laxton Brothers, Bedford, had a fine display of strawberries, including the new varieties King George and The Earl. Pineapples — now rarely grown — were shown from the gardens of Lord Llangattock, the Hendre, Monmouth; and crosses between the loganberry and a variety of raspberry were shown by Whitelegge «& Page, Chiselhurst; while figs in variety were staged by Stuart Low & Co. W. Tacoma Rose Show. The Tacoma Rose Society held its third annual exhibition June 27-28. Ta- coma Rosarians this year reached the standard of excellence, for no other sec- tion of the country is blessed by na- ture with a more suitable climate for the rose family than Puget Sound. The Rose Society has a high ideal be- fore it. Its objects are not only to in- struct its members, but to educate the masses in the art of floriculture by widening and deepening an interest in flowers, by increasing membership ac- tive and honorary, until it embraces all the men and women who are inter- ested in the city beautiful. The exhi- bition was a remarkable one, perhaps the best ever made in the United States of outdoor grown roses, and represented 21 classes in the 150, espe- cially in the superb collections of hy- brid teas and teas. These two classes alone were well worth a visit across the continent to see and it is worthy of remark that the attendance was very large. The park department, with a grand collection of stove and green- house plants and fifty distinct varie- ties of roses, made an attractive show in itself. The florists displayed a grand Winners of Tacoma Rose Society's First Prize at Tacoma Rose Show. collection of plants and cut roses. Some of tlieir special features were table and tea garden decorations in which great interest was taken by the thousands of visitors. The arrange- ment exhibited unusual care, although the great hall was scarcely ample for the best display of such a superlative collection of plants and cut flowers. The pergola style of arbors was con- structed over the aisles, and ten thou- sand roses were used to decorate the moss covered structures, which at- tracted great attention. The awards were as follows : Grand Prize, best 12 roses exhibited —Mrs. Chester Thorne, Testout, first, Tacoma Rose society cup. Best individual rose, (Not Hugh Dickson) — Mrs. L. F. Gault, Marie Soupert, first. Best 12 Hugh Dickson — James A. Hays, first, officers' cup; W. H. Reed, second; E. A. Latcham, third. Best six Hugh Dickson — Mrs. Tal- madge Hamilton, first, Hugh Dickson cup; F. A. Latcham, second; Mrs. George Dickson, third. Best three Hugh Dickson — Mrs. J. F. Garrow, first, Rotary Club cup; A. C. C. Gamer, sei^ond; A. V. Harrod, third. Best individual Hugh Dickson— J. A. Hays first, president's cup; P. H. Dob- son, second; T. H. Dobson, third. Best 12 white, not Drusohki — Mrs. K. M. Mallory, first; Ralph S. Stacy cup with Gloire Lyonnaise; Mrs. Lina Schwarz, second. Best 12 red, not Hugh Dickson or Jacqueminot— Mrs. R. G. Walker, first; Mrs. L. A. Jacox, second; J. A. Hays, third. Best 12 pink, not La France, Tes- tout or Lyons — Mrs. Chester Thome, first; Mrs. George G. Goodman, sec- ond; Mrs. R. P. Christofferson, third. Best 12 yellow — Mrs. R. Olsywski, first. Best six white, not Druschki — Mrs. G. "W. Bullard, first; A. B. Robley, sec- ond; R. P. Milne, third. Best six red, not Hugh Dickson or Jacqueminot — Mrs. O. G. Granrud, first; Prank Pittman, second; Mrs. J. Ten Hope, third. Best six pink, not La France, Test- out or Lyons — Mrs. S. G. Hogan, first; Mrs. E. E. Crook, second; A. V. Har- rod, third. Best six yellow — James A. Hays, first; Sydney S. Anderson, second; James A. Hays, third. The American Florist. July 26, THE LONDON HOLLAND HOUSE SHOW. Vegetable Exhibit by M. Beckett. Best three -white — Ethel Young, first; Mrs. E. T. Durgan. second; Mrs. O. N. Johns, third. Best three red — John T. Bibb, first: Mrs. L. F. Gault, second; Sydney S. Anderson, third. Best three pink — A. J. Weisbach, ■first; Mrs. N. Hasselo, second; A. C. C. Gamer, third. Best three yellow — Sydney S. Ander- son, first; F. A. Latcham, second; Mrs. 1 L. E. Samson, third. Best bouquet ramblers — W. H. Reed, first; Mrs. R. G. Walker, second; Mrs. W. M. Hawley, third. Best bouquet single roses— Mrs. Grant S. Hicks, first; Mrs. K. C. Hill, second; Mrs. Talmadge Hamilton, third. Best bouquet Polyantha roses — Mrs. Charles Bachman, first; J. A. Hays, second; Mrs. Charles Bachman, third. Best three new white — Frank Latch- man, first. Best three new red — Mrs. E. H. Buddy, first. Best three new pink — J. A. Hays, first; Sydney S. Anderson, second; Mrs. O. F. Hartlyne, third. Best three new yellow — J. A. Hays, first; Mrs. F. W. Gaston, second; J. A. Hays, third. Best 12 climbing roses, not Testout, La France. Druschki or ramblers — — Mrs. G. W. BuUard, first; John F. Meads, second; Sj'dney S. Anderson, third. Best six white climbers— O. J. Bkre, first; A. L. Thorne, second; Mrs. John M. Boyle, third. Best six red climbers — Mrs. Frances Atwell, first; Mrs. J. M. Gonyeau, sec- ond; Mrs. E. Westcott, third. Best six pink climbers — Mrs. J. F. Garrow, first; Mrs. L. F. Gault, sec- ond; Sydney S. Anderson, third. Best six yellow climbers — Mrs. J. T. Smith, first; Mrs. E. D. Elder, sec- ond; Mrs. 'W. H. Harris, third. Best 12 Frau Karl Druschki — Mrs. Chester Thorne, first; Mrs. "W. H. Harris, second; Mrs. Chester Thorne, third. Best 12 Jacqueminot — Mrs. A. J. Brosseau, first; Mrs. S. G. Baker, sec- ond; Mary H. Benham, third. Best 12 Lyons — Mrs. O. Granrud, first. Best 12 Pink LaFrance— Mrs. J. W. Berry, first; Mrs. R. Freedland, sec- ond; Nora O'Berg, third. Best 12 Testout — Mrs. Chester Thorne, first; Mrs. A. S. Black, sec- ond; Mrs. L. F. Gault, third. Best six Druschki — Mrs. "William Taylor, first; Sydney S. Anderson, sec- ond; Mrs. W. H. Harris, third. Best six Jacqueminot — Mrs. H. E. York, first; Mrs. A. J. Brosseau, sec- ond; Mrs. W. P. Laurence, third. Best six Lyons— Mrs. A. V. Harrod, first; "W. H. Reed, second; Mrs. H. S. Griggs, third. Best six pink LaFrance — Mrs. H. E Huntingford, first; Ethel Young, sec- ond; Mrs. R. G. Walker, third. Best six Testout— F. H. Dodson, first; Mrs. Talmadge Hamilton, sec- ond; P. O. Caesar, third. Best professional display — Mrs. Watson, first; Mrs. Hayden, second; H. Beuthein, third. Best six suburban roses — T. H. Dob- son, first. Best decorated merchant's window — Stone-Fisher company, first. E. R. ROBERT.S. Hotel Accommodation,s. Plans for hotel reservations are be- ing made, which will take care of a large attendance at the convention of the Society of American Florists in Minneapolis, Minn., August 19-23, 1913. Both the Florists' Club and the Minne- apolis Civic & Commerce Association are formulating plans designed to make the stay of the visitors pleasant. The Civic & Commerce Association has as- sured the local committee of florists that there will be no inflation of hotel rates and that there will be comfort- able accommodations, at reasonable prices, for all who come. Within the last few years, five large new hotels have been erected. One of them is said to have cost more to build per square yard than any hotel in the country. The city has had long ex- perience in entertaining visitors and has handled some of the largest na- tional convention crowds without difB- culty. Its cafes and restaurants are many and meals may be had in pleas- ant quarters at prices to suit any purse. Minneapolis is fortunate in the mat- ter of train service. The passenger equipment of the world-famous Minne- apolis-Chicago trains is not excelled anywhere in the country. Nine Im- I9I3- The American Florist. 9 portant trunk lines operate trains be- tween Chicago and the metropolis of the northwest. The latest Innovations of travel comforts are found, and con- firmed travelers declare that no com- munity In the world enjoys better service than that provided to Minne- apolis. The city is on the main lines of travel to the Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemlte and Rainier national parks, as well as to the renowned resorts of the Canadian Rockies and the intense rivalry of the railroads for the tre- mendous tourist business which passes through the Minneapolis gateway has brought superior train service. Min- neapolis is eager to be known as the "Flower City." It has been known for years as the "Flour City" and has no rivals for this distinction. The grow- ing attention being given to private gardens and the extensive public work is rapidly adding to the city's prom- inence as a place of flowers and it sees in the convention of the Society of American Florists a renewed im- petus which will enable it in a brief time to outdistance all contenders for the "Flower City" title. The Minneapolis Civic & Commerce Association, which has general charge of the official convention activities of the city, has written a new chapter into the history of convention cam- paigns. Where the convention bu- reaus of most cities make the probable expenditures of delegates the ruling thought of their work, the Minneapo- lis organization devotes serious atten- tion to the value of national gather- ings as educators for the people of the city. Its newspapers give generous and intelligent treatment to the pro- ceedings of the conventions and the Civic & Commerce Association strives to obtain gatherings whose proceed- ings will yield useful information to the community. This is particularly true of the convention of florists, and — MacMartin, chairman of the associa- tion's committee on conventions, has publicly declared that this meeting will be of more value to Minneapolis than a score of other conventions. Un- der the supervision of Theodore Wirth, superintendent of parks, the outdoor exhibit is being planted at the Na- tional Guard Armory, where the con- vention sessions will be held. The people of Minneapolis are anxiously awaiting the maturity of the plants which will grow from the costly bulbs which have been entered by growers for the novel exhibit. Large numbers of entries have been booked by Sec- retary John Young, and Mr. Wirth is following directions of the exhibitors in the matter of planting. In preparation for the meeting of the florists, a special committee of the Minneapolis Civic & Commerce Asso- ciation is spurring business men to display, even more generously than in past years, the window boxes and other floral decorations in the down- town section which have won distinc- tion throughout the country as "the hanging gardens of Minneapolis." The planting of vacant lot and home gar- dens under the supervision of the, Garden Club of Minneapolis has ex- ceeded the record of all previous years and the city expects to surprise the visiting florists with the abundance of its displays. The committee on hotels of the Minneapolis Florists' Club will soon send out special information re- garding hotels, accommodations and rates to every member of the S. A. F., and will take pains to make good res- ervations for all who come to the con- vention. OBITUARY. Julius Roehrs. Julius Roehrs, head and founder of the Julius Roelfrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., died at his home in that city July 20, in the seventieth year of his age. Mr. Roehrs had been in failing health for a year or more. Only three weeks ago he returned from Europe, where he had gone, accompanied by his de- voted wife, to consult emminent phy- sicians, but their best efforts were un- availing and he returned to die sur- rounded by his family, and at the scene of his labors, which he loved so well. To adequately portray the fine character of such a man as Julius ftoehrs, requires an abler pen than that of the writer. It is enough for me to say that he was able, upright and gifted more largely than the aver- age man, along the lines of his chosen profession. A native of Germany, he came to this country in 1864. For a short time he worked as a private The Late Julius Roehrs, Sr. gardener. He then established him- self in a small way, as a commer- cial grower at Jersey City Heights. Twenty-seven years ago he removed to Rutherford and in all these years his name has been synonymous with suc- cess and with the finest commercial plant stock grown in this country. Not the least of his activities were devoted to orchid growing, but prac- tically all exotics and flowering plants have been successfully grown and his reputation was both national and in- ternational. He is survived by a widow, five sons and two daughters, and a brother, Theodore Roehrs. Of the sons, the two best known to the trade are Julius and Edward, the others be- ing younger. The funeral was held at the family home, July 22, and was at- tended by many florists of New York and neighboring cities and many beau- tiful floral tributes were sent. Inter- ment was in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson, N. J. A. F. F. Peter Morel. Members of the Scranton, Pa., Flor- ists' Association received a great shock July 14 on learning of the death of Peter Morel. The Florists' Association had been having an outing from Thursday to Monday morning at the cottage of Wm. MacDonald and T. R. McClintock at the Falls on the Susquehanna River, and it was with great sorrow and surprise that they heard of the death of Mr. Morel, one of the most prominent florists of the city. Mr. Morel had been in poor health for only a few days, with pneu- monia, and in a very mild form until Saturday, when the disease took a sudden change for the worse. He died Monday morning at 2 o'clock. He was a member of the firm of Morel Bros., who have established a very active and thriving business in the north end of .Scranton, having built up a large range of glass. They also own quite a large acreage in the city limits which is used at present for garden purposes. Mr. Morel will be very much missed by his many friends. The funeral was held Wednesday af- ternoon, July 16, at 3 o'clock and was largely attended by the florists and many of Mr. Morel's other friends. Joseph Clark. Joseph Clark, for thirty years head gardener on the estate of Jlenry L. Higginson, West Manchester, Mass., died at his home in that city July 13, aged 76 years. He was a native of Ireland, coming to this country when quite young. He was both a life and honorary member of the Boston Flor- ists and Gardeners' Club and a life member of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society and in former years exhibited much fine stock at its shows. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. One son is head gardener on the estate of John R. Thayer, Lan- caster, Mass. E. B. Sutton. Efiingham B. Sutton, for many years a carnation grower of Babylon, L. I., died at his home, 288 Sanford avenue. Flushing, L. I., July 16, 1913. He re- tired from the florist business about eight years ago. He was about 56 years old. During his activities as a grower, Mr. Sutton was well known and highly esteemed in the whole- sale district of New York. Of a gen- tlemanly carriage and bearing, and noted for his fair dealing, he made many friends. His funeral took place at the family home in Flushing, July 18. Patrick McGovern, Patrick McGovern, for many years a florist of Brooklyn, N. Y., located near Greenwood cemetery, died at his home, 122 Prospect Park West, July 17. He was a native of Ireland. The funeral was held July 21 at the Church of the Holy Name, Brooklyn, where a solemn requiem mass was offered for the re- pose of his soul. Mr. McGovern was 71 years old and was well known and respected in the trade. He is survived by a family. Herman Vlasoveld. Herman Vlasoveld, who for a num- ber of years had been the American representative of Bartman & Koning, Sassenheim, Holland, and also for a Belgian firm, died in a New York hos- pital July 16, after a four weeks' ill- ness of typhoid fever. He was 36 years old. The funeral was held from the Merritt Chapel July 19, under the direction of the Masonic order of which he was a member. Interment was in Masonic burial grounds. South Milford, Mass. — W. D. How- ard is building a new greenhouse 65x 303 feet. Cameron, W. Va. — The Cameron Greenhouse Co. has three of its green- houses completed and will build more. A large tract of land has been ac- quired and work on the entire plant will be pushed rapidly. 10 The American Florist, July 26, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscr'ptions accepted only from tliose fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the Amkrican' Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLOMST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTF.NTS . Suggestions for plant growers 1 — Miguonette -^ —Heaths 1 —Violets 1 — ^Alternantheras - — Hollyhocks . - Bunyard's little joke - Clirysanthemums 2 — Fighting insects 2 Mignonette (illus. \ 2 Growing ferns p Erica Cavendisbiana (illus. ) 3 The carnation 4 — Planting iu 4 Erica Melanthera (illus. ) -1 The London Holliind House show (illus.) o American Sweet Pea Society (illus.) 0 Tacoma rose show- '^ Winners of Tacoma Rose Society's lirst prize (illus.) "' Convention city -"^ — Hotel accommodation S Obitum-y 9 — Julius KoeUrs (portrait) 3 — Peter Morel ^ — Joseph Clark 9 — B. B. Sutton y — Patrick McGovern 9 — Herman Vlasovekl \ . 9 American Gladiolus Society 10 Convention sports prizes 10 Minneapolis trade exhibition 10 Chicago to Minneapolis 10 Floriculture at Cornell 10 Mid-Continental flower show 10 Chicago 12 Cook County Florists' Association 14 St. Louis ^ 14 Chicago Carnation Co.'s crack baseball team (illus.) 14 St. Louis Florists' Club 15 Pittsburg 16 Cincinnati 10 Washington 16 Philadelphia 18 Cleveland 19 New York 20 Montreal 20 Lancaster County Florists' Club 21 The seed trade 30 . — London 30 — 'lue late Samuel M. Sibley (portrait) ... .30 —Paris 31 Market gardeners 34 — Prices of indoor fruits aud vegetables. . .34 — Tomato dry rot 34 Tri-City Florists' Club annual picnic 34 The nursery trade 3(> Florists' fertilizers 3S — Nitrogen in liquid manure 38 The allied trades 4.5 — Chicago notes 45 Subscribers should renew promptly to insure regular delivery of the pa- per. The yellow address label on the paper shows date of expiration. Personal. Frederic William Taylor, director of agriculture in the Philippine Islands, passed through Chicago July 22. Mr. Taylor has completed arrangements for the Philippine exhibit at the Pan- ama-Pacific exposition and will return to Manila via "Wasliington, London, Moscow and Hankow. H. Bayersdorfer and wife, Philadel- phia, Pa., reached Paris July 11, from Munich. Mr. Bayersdorfer will spend a few days in the south of France and return home via Paris the latter part of the month. American Gladiolus Society. The following prize offer from Jacob Thoman & Sons, Rochester, N. Y., was received too late to be printed in the schedule of the Minneapolis exhibition : First prize of $10 for 25 spikes of the best white gladiolus; second prize of $5. Open class No. 19. L. Mebton Gage, Sec'y. Convention Sports Prizes. C. N. Ruedlinger, local chairman of the Society of American Florists' con- vention sports committee, advises that he is now ready for such prizes as members of the trade wish to donate for the sporting events to take place at Minneapolis, Minn., during conven- tion week, August 19-23. All contri- butions and donations for this purpose should be addressed to C. N. Rued- linger, 2924 Aldrich a.\ enue south, Min- neapolis, Minn. Minneapolis Trade Exnibition. John Young, secretary of the So- ciety of American Florists and super- intendent of the trade exhibition, is now located on the ground at Minne- apolis, where intending exhibitors should address him, care of the An- , drews hotel. Kr. Young reports that everything in connection with the forthcoming convention and exhibi- tion has been attended to splendidly by the local trade. The outdoor plant exhibit, under the able supervision of "Vice-President Wirth, is in a most satisfactory condition and should be just right for inspection during con- vention week. This outdoor display will be a pleasant surprise to many of the visitors. Chicago to Minneapolis. The Chicago Florists' Club has se- lected the Chicago Great Western rail- road as the official route to Minne- apolis, Minn., for the annual conven- tion of the Society of American Flor- ists, August 19-23. The Florists' Spe- cial will leave the Grand Central Sta- tion, Fifth avenue and Harrison street, at 6 :15 p. m., August 18, arriving in Minneapolis August 19 at 7 a. m. The rate from Chicago to the convention city and return is $16.00. Florists and their friends, whether members of the 'club or not, who start from or pass through Chicago, are cordially invited to join the crowd for the trip. The train will be one of the best appointed in the country, and will include buffet- library cars, compartment-drawing room sleeping cars, observation and dining cars. The sleeping car rates are $1.60 for upper berth and $2.00 for lower berth. Compartments are $5.00 and drawing rooms $7.00. A table d'hote dinner on 'he train will be a feature of the trip. Full information may be liad by addressing J. B. Dea- mud. Chairman Transportation Com- mittee, Chicago Florists' Club, 160 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Floriculture at Cornell. The July number of the Announcer, the monthly publication of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University, contains a very in-' teresting description of the college's Department of Floriculture. The fol- lowing are declared to be the three principal aims of the department : "To give instruction at the college; to conduct investigations, field studies and surveys aiming to help in solving the floriculture problems of commer- cial florists throughout New York state; and to give information and assistance to intending planters of home and public grounds in the state." Besides the classrooms and labora- tories there are extensive greenhouses and gardens where the practical side of floriculture may be learned. The greenhouse space, including the houses to be built this year, is something like 8,000 square feet. A conservatory, propagating house and a house for the culture of roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and other greenhouse flow- ers and plants comprise the range. Twenty acres of land for peonies, irises, perennial phlox, roses, sweet peas, gladioli and miscellaneous flow- ers has been assigned for use by the department. The garden herbarium which contains more than 12,000 sheets, has been of great assistance in the study of plant variation. The regular courses of instruction include the following : greenhouse management: greenhouse construc- tion; commercial floriculture; green- house and garden practice; floral ar- rangement; conservatory plants; gar- den flowers; amateur floriculture; orna- mental shrubs; gardening; investiga- tion in floriculture. There is besides this a winter course of 12 weeks which includes soil study, forcing, plant diseases and a number of elec- tive subjects. Mid-Continental Flower Show. The preliminary premium list of the Mid-Continental Flower Show, to be held November 10-15, at the Coliseum, St. Louis, Mo., under the direction of the St. Louis Coliseum Co., has been sent to the printers and will soon be ready for distribution. There are 108 classes and premiums in cash amount- ing to $6,000. The first premium list will be mailed October 1, by which time it is expected all arrangements will be completed. This show is ex- pected to prove one of the best ever held in the middle west and will be one of the prominent social events in St. Louis. Valuable suggestions have been made by John IToung, secretary of the Society of American Florists, and Chas. H. Totty, president of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America, in regard to premiums and other details of the ex- hibition. The St. Louis Florists' Club is also working hard for the success of this affair in which florists gener- ally are greatly interested. An elabo- rate scheme of decoration is being worked out, and the building which is peculiarly adapted to the holding of flower shows will furnish a magnifi- cent setting for the displays. Visitors and exhibits are expected from all parts of the country, as members of the trade everywhere have evinced a decided interest in this show. The executive staff in charge of the arrangements includes the following: Director general, John E. Pilcher; ex- ecutive committee, G. W. Brown, W. B Cowen, Bdw. A. Faust, Philip R. Fouke, Lyman T. Hay, Robt. McCul- lough, Ellas Michael, H. W. Peters, J. E. Pilcher, W. F. Saunders, Aug. Schlafly, Geo. W. Simmons. The re- ception committee will comprise 300 members and there will be 300 patron- esses and 100 chaperons who will have charge of the Japanese tea garden. Other committees of fifteen will work with the management to make this show an unqualified success. '91?- The American Florist. 11 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. WtuTi' aiisw •IS art* lo 111- rii.-iiU'd frnni thi>! ollic s ox t I'M I" fovL'i- |n)sl;i;ri\ i-U*. Sitaatton Wanted— By Knrdiner: Scotch; as head in privatf place; experu-nccd in all branches uf enrdenink'. inside and out. Over 20 years in large establishments yrowink' nil kinds of green- house plants and vegetables. .'\lso care of lawns and landscape work Age 37; married; no family. Arch Littlejohn, 39 Temple St . Somerville. Mass. Situation Wanted— By a Scotch gardener. 25 years' experience in this country and Great Britain. Well up in all branches of horticulture, the grow- ing of all kinds of greenhouse plants, orchids, fruit under glass and fruit out of doors, flower and vegetable garden, landscape work, the making of lawns, roads and good forests. The best of references. Key 867, care American Florist. Help Wanted—An all around AI Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address. Key 870. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Section men for roses and carna- tions. Wages. $75.00 per month. Also plant man. $65.00 per month. Address, Walter Armacost & Co.. Ocean Park. Cal, Help Wanted— An all around good man. to work under a foreman. State wages expected In first letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina. Kansas. For Rent— Small greenhouse about 1500 feet i.'lass. hot water heat, city about 20.000 population, or I will run it on share with a man ihat means business. A. A. St. Gkrmain, Kankakee. III. For Sale— Several ice-boxes at a re=isonable figure. Address Key 838. care American Florist. For Sale— Store and greenhouse. 2000 feet of glass; 50x150 feet of ground. Wishing to retire. J. Nelson. 1749 Huron St . Chicago. For Sale— 3 houses about 7.500 feet of glass: 4 acres: dwelling and barn; 20 miles from New York City; 2 minutes to station. Address. Chas. Millang, 55 W. 26th St., New York. For Sale— If taken at once, at a reasonable price, two lots, one vacant the other occupied by a five room modern cottage and a greenhouse built in 19ll. The greenhouse is 19x100 feet, with boiler shed adjoining. 18x18 feet. Address Key 862, care American Florist. For Sale— A well established greenhouse busi- ness in Northwestern Wisconsin, consisting of about 5.000 feet of glass. 9 room dwelling. 3 acres land, horse, wagons, auto delivery, etc.; well stocked, and clearing from $700 to $900 a year. Address. Key 861. care American Florist. For Sale — Flourishing greenhouse business, five greenhouses with frames; near growing British Columbia town. Cut flowers, tomotoes, grapes, lettuce. Located in small orchard with valuable lake frontage in coming tourist region. ReaUy genuine opportunity. Cash $3,500, balance terms, Bealby. Nelson, B. C. For Sale— Four greenhouses: two 100 ft. long and two 60 ft. long; mostly new houses; the best market for retail and wholesale business; good ship- ping facilities to Philadelphia: near the large sum- mer resorts of New Jersey. Selling on account of ill health. If my son was old enough I would not part with the place at the low price of $3 800. Address. Key 863. care American Florist. For Sale — An exceptional opportunity for a live nurseryman to acquire a complete well established nursery of 130 acres. Located in one of the most thriving citie*: of Minnesota. New modern pack- ing cellar, well equipped. $10,000 will handle proposition, balance payable in nursery stock. Better investigate. Address Key 869, care American Florist. For Sale— Good paying florist business in citv of 6.000 m the best part of middle West. No other greenhouse in city; established 2 years ago: 6.500 feet of glass; hot water heat; all new material: st:ocked with roses, carnations, mums, etc. New nine room, modern dwelling house. Large potting room and flower room; complete pumping plant and room for two carloads of coal. All in first class shape. Three acres of land all planted to shrubs and fruit two years ago. Address Key 868, care American Florist. FOR SALE J'hrei- second hand steel hot water boilers 14 ft. long by 5 ft. wide. New 4 in. Hues. Used only 4 years. Guaranteed in good condition. $200 each on board cars. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. BOOKKEEPER A large greenhouse establishment in the middle west is desirous of securing the services of a competent bookkeeper. One who is not afraid of work and is now occupying or has filled a similar position preferred. This is a splendid opening for an honest and deserving party who is looking forward to the future and desires a permanent position. This is strictly confidential and all replies will be treated as such. If you are honest, know when to keep still, and think you can fill the bill let us hear from you immediately. Address, Key 871. care American Florist. WANTED CARNATION FOREMAN. One capable of taking chargeof a large plant near Chicago. Good wages for the right party. Give full particulars when writing. Address, Key 865, care American Fiorist. HELP WANTED By Large Southern Florist DECORATOR AND DESIGNER Engagement open September 1st. Want man experienced in large part}' and ball decorations and first-class storeman. Permanent position to right man and good salary. Answer, giving experience and references in first letter. Address, Key 864, care American Florist. CARNATION FOREMAN. Good grower for a large range in Chi- cago. Must be an A-l man. None other need apply. Good wages to the riuht partv. WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO TO CLOSE AN ESTATE AN OPPORTUNITy TO SECURE A BARGAIN. Fifteen acres of desirable land near C. B. & Q. railroad, 11 miles from Chicago, in Riverside. Five acres of above im- proved with 12-room brick house, barn and eight large greenhouses and 2- story frame building. Five acres in picnic grove with large dining pavilion, restaurant and refreshment buildings. Picnic grove and greenhouses assure good income . Should interest greenhouse men or institutions. CHAS. W. REISSIG, RIVERSIDE, ILL. BOX 289. 'PHONE 2 19- J. NOTICK OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO. July 17, 1913. Stockholders of the American Florist Company You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel Radisson. Minne- aoolis, Minn.. Wednesday, August 20, 1913, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuinsr term and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. _ J. C. VAUGHAN^ Pres. M. BARKER. Sec'y. The Chicago Great Western has heen named the Official Route of the Chicago Florists' Club to the Minneapolis Con= vention, August 19th to 22nd. The Chicago Florists' Club will leave Chicago by Special Train at 6.15 p. m., August 18th, an invitation is extended to all eastern Florists and their friends and families to join them at Chicago and go to the convention in a body. Special train w^ill be "up-to-the-minute" throughout — including compartment and drawing room and standard sleepers, Buffet Club car, dining cars, Observation parlor, etc., etc. For berths and information address, A. L. CRAIG, General Pass. Agt., 1 139 People's Gas Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. Great Western 12 The American Florist. July 26, BEAUTIES Sunburst, Pink and Whife Killarney BULGARIE and RHEA REID ROSES, A FINE LOT OF THESE NOW CONING IN. Carnations Pink and White Carnations at Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBIRN _ LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE AND SALESROOM, 131 N. Wabash Aye., CfilCAfiO, ILL. Chicago STOCK SCARCE. Business was very good the later part of last week and the small quan- tities of stock that were received were quickly disposed of at good prices. On Sunday morning, July 20, the market was completely cleaned up and many of the stores were sold out at an earlj- hour. Roses, especial- ly, are very scarce and are in great demand. There are some especially fine Mrs. Taft roses arriving now and they are commanding good prices. Mi- lady and Mrs. Chas. Russell are also seen and are arriving in good condi- tion and sell readily. American Beauty roses are not quite so plenti- ful as they have been but a good sup- ; ply of blooms are arriving daily. Orchids a,r^,,much scarcer and the prices . have advanced considerably. Asters are not arriving in any great quantities yet and what few have been shown were nothing to speak of. Gladioli are coming in in large quanti- ties but the supply cleans up well at good prices. America is in good de- mand, also Mrs. Francis King and Augusta, the latter now being more plentiful. Some magnificent gladioli of the new Chicago White variety are to be had and are attracting a great deal of favorable attention. Lily of the valley is in good supply and the same may be said of lilies. Carnations have seen their best days and sweet peas are beginning to look sick. The usual supply of other mis- cellaneous outdoor stock not already mentioned is arriving and certain items are moving well during the shortage of other stock. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. The market on Wednesday was in practically the same condition, but certain items -are arriving in large quantities. NOTES. Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash- burn force, received a letter from C. L. Washburn and wife this week stat- ing that they had left Pasadena, Calif., and expected to be in Portland, Ore., on July 22. After visiting the princi- pal cities in the west they will jour- ney to Winnipeg, Can., returning home about August 1. The many friends of E. B. Washburn and family, who are residing at Pasadena, Calif., will no doubt be pleased to hear that they will visit this city in August. A. P. Bonvallet & Co. are shipping a fine grade of gladioli to this market. H. Clausen, who represents this firm, thinks the new variety, Chicago White, one of the best that he is now growing and some of these flowers are now included in his daily shipments to the E. C.,Amling Co.'s store. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report business as very good and, are fortunate in having a good supply of stock with which to fill their many orders. Wm. Johnson, who is now the proprietor's right hand man, is keeping things mov- ing in fine shape and building up a good city trade. H. C. Wendland, who was recently quite ill with diphtheria, seems to have fully recovered and is already talking of going hunting again next season with Wallace R. Pierson of Cromwell, Conn. Mr. Pierson is now making up his party. N. J. Wietor says that Wietor Bros, have already stored a large supply of their winter coal and that the large bins are already filled. Chas. Driss- ler is back from his vacation and is again attending to his duties at this store. The C. C. F. A. baseball team was defeated by a local nine on July 20, but the boys made a splendid showing for the little practice that they have had. Wm. Wolff did the twirling and Allie Zech the receiving for the flor- ists. Miss Marie Olmert, who keeps the Chas. W. McKellar books, is spending her vacation with friends at Sauga- tuck, Mich. Miss Olmert made the trip across the lake in Willie's private _ yacht Cupid. The Globe greenhouses, of which H. C. Wullbrandt is the proprietor, have their premises in fine shape and one of the many improvements that have been made is the laying of a new sewer. The first chrysanthemums of the season were seen at Poehlmann Bros.' Co.'s store on July 21 when a dozen of fairly good blooms of Smith's Ad- vance were included in the shipments. Miss L. A. Tonner, formerly with the A. L. Randall Co., Roy Berg and W. M. Beyer witlj the Globe Green- houses of this city, are in Albany, Ga., attending to their pecan groves. Mrs. Williams of the Atlas Floral Co. is back from her vacation. Her able assistant. Miss Hirshberg, will leave soon for a few weeks' visit at .yellowstone Park. Mrs. W. Burmeister and mother, Mrs. Wm. Kreutz, Sr., and children, have gone to Rochester, Minn., and vicinity for a few weeks' visit. H. Van Gelder, president of the firm of Percy Jones, left on July 19 for New York on a combined business and pleasure trip. Herman Rogers of the Weiland & . Rlsch store force, is back from an en- ; joyable outing at Spring Lake and Detroit, Mich. Weiland & Risch are cutting a large supply of Mrs. Taft roses which John Risch says is the ideal hot weather rose. A. C. Kohlbrand has returned from a well earned rest in Michigan. t9i3- The American Florist. 13 ■PETER REINBERGI I Lon^ Distance Phone Central 2846. | 130 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. I I BEAUTIES-YOUNG STOCK-ALL LENGTHS I I Long-Medium-Short-Largest supply and BEST stock obtainable on the market. | I Send Your Orders Direct to tlie Grower and Tliey Will Be Taken Care of. | Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 inch stems 3 00 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 50 20 inch stems 1 25 15 inch stems 1 CO 12 inch stems $6 00 per 100 Short Beauties 4 00 per 100 Richmond 1 Per lOO Killarney I Select $6 00 to 8 00 White KiUarney... j Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland short 3 00 Per 100 Mrs Aaron Ward i Medium $8 00 Mrs. Aaron ward , gj^^^.^ $4 00to 6 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Harrisii per doz. $1 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax „.. per doz. $2 00 Adiantiun Asparagus, per bunch 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 1 CO GLADIOLI = ROSES Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations, Asters, Lilies and All Otiier Seasonable Flowers. Also a Complete Line of Greens. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO., (NOT INC.) ' 161 N. Wabash Ave., xelbphonesj^XHi CHICAGO Poehlmann Bros. Co. is now busy planting their carnations and the plants that are now being benched are exceptionally fine. The recent rains, which arrived in the nick of time, did wonders to the stock' in' the field and it is doubtful if their plants were ever better than those which are now being benched. The Horticultural Society is complet- ing arrangements for a gladiolus show to be held at the Art Institute!, Thurs- day and Friday, August 14-15. Copies of the premium list can be had on ap- plication to Secretary R. J. Haight, Eand-McNally building, Clark and Har- rison streets, Chicago. John Zech and George Wagner have left on a fishing trip to the lakes of northern Wisconsin. Mr. Zech prom- ised to ship several of his friends a mess this week but they evidently are not having much success as anglers as yet, for the sh,ipments have failed to appear. Gustav Raedlein of the Raedlein Basket Co., has returned from his va- cation and Mrs. A. Kindler is now spending a week with friends in the country. Curtis Kindler is next on the list for a vacation and will leave as soon as his mother returns. J. F. Kidwell of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association says that he had a delightful time while he was in the east but that he experienced a great deal of warm weather. Luke Schroer of the shipping department is away for two weeks on a vacation. Phil. Schupp says that J. A. Bud- long's carnations have all been housed and that Afterglow did so well with them last year that they will grow it more extensively. Tim Matchen says that the demand for good American Beauty roses keeps up well at Peter Reinberg's store and that it is not very diiEcult to move the choice stock that his firm is now cut- ting. Miss Pauline Anderson of Morton Grove is visiting relatives at Atlan- tic, la. Miss Anderson is a daugh- ter of C. 6. Anderson and is em- ployed at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s Morton Grove office. H. V. Hunkel of the Holton & Hun- kel Co., was in the city this week on business connected with the new range of Moninger houses that his firm will erect in Milwaukee this fall. Robert Northam has returned from a delightful fishing trip in Michigan and is again attending to his duties at George Reinberg's store. The E. C. Amling Co. is putting a new ceiling in its store which great- ly improves the Interior appearance of the large establishment. 14 The American Florist. July 26, WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Beauties, flood Supply of Choice Stock from Young Plants. American Beauties Per Dozen 60 in. stems $3 00 48-in. stems 2 50 36-in. stems 2 25 30-in. stems 2 00 | CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Perioo Extra special $10.00 Fancy .- 8.00 Good 6.00 24-In. Per Dozen $1 50 16-in. 12-in. stems.... stems.... 1 25 1 00 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. per loo E;:stra special $ 7.00 | Selects 6.00 1 Fancy 6 00 1 Roses, our selection Per 100 Medium $4.00 Good 3.00 Short stems 2.00 $3.00 HARRISII $10.00 to 12.50 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMIIvAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GAIyAX, per 1000 l.< 0 SPRBNGERI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 J. B. Deamud has returned from a pleasant visit to Bay City, Mich., ■where his son, Wilder S. Deamud, is conducting a retail store. The J. B. Deamud Co. is now featuring a fine grade of gladioli, including the new Chicago White, America and Mrs. Francis King. Erne & Klingel report a good run on Tobakine, which they are now hand- ling with Elastic-Dyke putty as side lines. Miss M. C. Gunterberg will spend her vacation at Yellowstone Park this year, leaving sometime next week. Henry Wittbold has been supplying the trade with quantities of field dais- ies of unusually large size. Matt Kostka is now employed in the city salesrooms of the .Batavia Greenhouse Co. Visitors: H. V. Hunkel, of the Hol- ton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Can.; C. S. Ross, Baraboo, Wis.; Homer B. Mil- ler, representing the Austin Floral Co., Austin, Texas. Cook County Florists' Association. The regular monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association was held at the Tavern last Thursday, July 17, Vice-president Allie J. Zech presiding. Deonard Koehler, Gus. Bros- tram and Wm. Dorman were elected to membership and the applications of W. S. McGee and Florian D. Wallace were read. Allie Zech reported that the base- ball team was making good progress and that the bowlers were getting in shape for the convention games. John Zech reported that the arrangements for the picnic, which will be held at Karthauser's Grove on September 7, were progressing favorably. Peter Pearson, chairman of the pub- licity committee, said that nothing def- inite had yet been done in this line and would not be until the committee who attended the meeting of the na- tional publicity committee in New York during the last National Flower Show made its report. Florian D. Wallace gave an interest- ing talk on windstorm insurance and was invited to speak again at the Sep- tember meeting when all the growers in this vicinity will be invited to at- tend. The date of the next meeting was changed to August 14, one week earlier than usual. St. Louis. OUTSIDE CAKNATIONS ARRIVING. The market, considering the very hot weather and the summer dullness, has held up fairly well. Carnations from the outside are coming in. Roses, especially Killarney and Richmond, open up quickly and are impossible to hold over and in American Beauty also the keeping qualities are lacking. Gladioli are arriving in increased quantities and prices are lower. As- ters are poor, very few of good quality coming in. Smilax and greens are moving fairly well. Funeral work is A meeting is called for the 25 mem- bers of the committee appointed by the St. Douis Florists' Club to confer with the Coliseum company in regard to the fall show at 8 p. m., July 22, at the Coliseum. Edwin Denker of St. Charles, state vice-president of the S. A. F., has 29 passengers booked for Minneapolis. Fred Ammann has 10. More are ex- pected to join the boat excursion. John Kinsel, H. G. Berning's chauf- feur, is spending a 10 days' vacation at Marrisa, 111. Arthur Kring, also one of Berning's staff, is expected to go on his wedding tour next week. ' -.*r-^-'«sr CHICAGO CARNATION CO.'S CRACK BASEBALL TEAM, PETER OLSEM'S CARNATIONS. now the only outlet for the sale of flowers with once in a while a birth- day gift or a bouquet for the hospital. NOTES. Park Commissioner Davis was a very busy man at the opening of the new bathing beach at Fair Ground park on Wednesday, July 16. He takes great interest in all improvements and especially those that mostly concern "the masses." He has personally been present daily since the opening to over- see the life saving management which he has provided. C. E. DeWever, of Olivette, is ship- ping large quantities of gladioli to the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. He has also started to bring in Cochet roses and expects a big crop. Wm. Baker, landscape gardener, re- ports trade as good. Planting out was late but there has been an in- creased demand for all landscape work. Jesse Wright, designer for the Schoenle Floral Co., is away on a va- cation. He has gone to Memphis, Tenn., and Paducah, Ky. tgis- The American Florist. 15 John F. Kidwp.ll, President. Edward Meurbt, Vice President. Gf.o. C. Weiland, Sec'y. Anton Then, Trea«. a WHOLESALE GPRWEPS 3/" CUT EL9WEPS^-^ PLANTS \ CKicGv^o " L"cT; 5«. 176 N.Nicbvl^^- Ave. ■ To Our Friends and Customers Please take notice that our adv. will not appear in any of the trade papers during the dull season, but that we will be prepared to supply you with all the stock yoii may want in all seasonable flowers. Write, phone or telegraph to The Chicago Flower Growers Association and get the right stock at the right prices at all times. Respectfully, CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS ASSOCIATION. Kallsli Bros, received a large order from the Third National Bank. Sev- eral hundred American Beauty roses were used. H. G. Berningis painting and thor- oughly everhauling his place and pre- paring for fall trade. O'Leary, the Florist, seems to have his share of business during the hot weather. "Billy" Holtz of Geo. H. Angermuel- ler's staff, has just returned from his vacation. Mrs. Diemer of the Diemer Floral Co., is away on a vacation in Canada. Mike Mitchell expects to open up a store in the west end about October 1. Frank Vennemann is in with gladi- oli, consigning to H. G. Berning. W. F. St. Louis Florists' Club. ANNUAL PICNIC. The twentieth annual picnic of the St. Louis Florists' Club took place Thursday, July 17, at Ramona park, and was attended by more than 400 persons. The day was very hot, the thermometer recording 101 degrees. Many of the country growers arrived at 10 o'clock but the committee repre- senting the club did not arrive on the grounds until 2 p. m. An automobile parade of 12 machines left the whole- sale district at 1 p. m. gaily decorated with bunting and flags, a very noisy but enthusiastic crowd. H. C. Bern- ing's staff, Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., Geo. H. Angermueller, C. A. Kuehn, Frank Windier and Al. Gumz, of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., Fred Ammann, the Bentzen Floral Co. staff and others joined in the pa- rade. We regret to note the absence of H. G. Berning, owing to the illness of Mrs. Berning, but Heijry was repre- sented by his father, John Berning. The results of the contests were as follows : Fifty yard dash for growers only — K. Ogle, Belleville, III., first; Joe Hauser, Webster Grove, second. Time walking match for growers only — H. Emmons, Belleville, 111., first; Wm. Ogle, second. Young ladies' race, 15 years and over, 30 yards — Grace Potter, first; C. Reiniecke, second. Girls' race, under 15 — Hannah Em- mons, first; T. Nigh wander, second. Boys' race, under 16 — Gus Seccar- ney, first; G. Boehm, second. Men's shotput— K. Ogle, first; W. Vanderwolk, second. Ladies' ball throwing contest — Mrs. H. Patton, first; Mrs. Siegel, second. Hop, step and jump — C. K. Sanders, first; Al. Gumz, second. Ladies' tug of war — Mrs. A. Faber, first; Mrs. C. Beyer, second. Finding the shoe, boys of 15 — Allen ' Flannigan, first; Clint Faber, second. Ladies' novelty race — Banish Wach- er, first; Mrs. Frank Fillmore, Jr., sec- ond. Girls' novelty race, 14 years and un- der— P. Emmons, first; Viola Kuhl- man, second. Ladies' egg and spoon race — Mrs. Pilcher, first; Mrs. Oscar Kuehn, sec- ond. Men's tug of war — George B. Wind- ler's. team defeated Jules Bourdet's team.. Seed growing contest, St. Louis Seed Co. — Ella Leppert, Belleville, 111., first; Joe Barshu, second. Schisler-Corneli Seed Co. — Mrs. Joe Hauser, Webster Grove, and Mildred Engle, tie. A. W. Schisler Grain Co., — L. Meuser, first; Annie Cerny, Kirkwood, second. PICNIC NOTES. Souvenirs were given by the follow- ing wholesalers : George H. Anger- mueller, fans; Windier Wholesale Floral Co., toy balloons and squeak- ers; Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., toy rattlers. The "old school" was- well represent- ed by F. C. Weber and family, F. H. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^^CY^JOjy^ WHOLESALE coimiBaioN FLORISTS 06 Ba«t Randolpb Slra«l CDICAGO THIS WEEK ONLY. 25% DISCOUNT ON FLORISTS' PI^S 3% Discount for Cash. If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no question s . Merely say you cannot use it. Watch This Column Every Weeli. YOU LOSE MONEY When you buy without writing us for prices Weber, John Steidie, Frank Fillmore, Carl Beyer, C. C. Sanders, Geo. Wald- bart. Will Young, John Connon, Con- rad Bergstermann, E. W. Gay, Fred Ammann. Al. Gumz of the Windier Wholsale Floral Co. and Frank Windier had charge of the games to everyone's sat- isfaction. W. F. 16 The American Florist. July 26, ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. Pittsburg. SUPPLY EXCEEDS DEMAND. There is an abundance of nearly all kinds of flowers in the local market, but the call does not equal the supply. Everybody is complaining of the poor transient trade. The usual amount of funeral work and the few weddings are about the only source of revenue. Roses are very plentiful, especially Kaiserin and Sunburst. American Beauty roses are hardly salable the next day after arrival, as they are wide open seven or eight hours after unpacking. Carnations have been showing better quality of late, and they are surely needed, as asters have not managed to reach this city in any quantity yet. They are badly needed. Gladioli are Hne and the novelty va- rieties are showing up. There is a shortening up of America. Lilies are now rather plentiful, but have been scarce up to this time. Sweet peas are fair, but the warm weather is hard on them and they do not find much sale. The same conditions prevail with lily of the valley. The green goods mar- ket is overloaded and quantities of fine Sprengeri are being thrown away daily. The usual summer quietness pre- vails in the retail stores, and many are on vacations taking a few weeks oft while the chance is good. The wholesale houses will probably close early on the day of the florists' picnic, which everybody is looking forward to. A rousing good time is promised all who attend. NOTES. J. Bates of the Lord & Burnham Co., is in town furnishing material for E. C. Ludwig's new conservatory, which adjoins the store. He is also putting a new heating system in Mr. Ludwig's plant near Mars. The committee meets Tuesday to ar- range final plans for the picnic, and it is almost a certainty that a boat ex- cursion will be decided upon instead of the outing suggested at the Ludwig farm. The Pittsburgh Rose & Carnation Co. contemplates the building of a new house for their large range of glass at Bakerstown. Ray J. Daschbach has announced his approaching marriage to Miss Mary A. Lynch of Omaha, Neb., to take place August 20..i.:n ' It is rumored that there will be a new stand in the Pittsburgh market soon, thus making six flower ; siiands in this one market. John Greeny, John Jednic, Chas. Engleke and Miss Pox of Randolph & McClements, are on the vacation list for this week. Randolph & McClements have the Marshall wedding carded for early this week, which will be a very large piece of work. Geo. McCallum is leaving this week on a trip to Cleveland, O.; Buffalo, N. Y.; Toronto, Ont., and other northern points. J. M. Johnston has leased Watson's greenhouses in McKeesport and will commence improvements on them soon. C. S. Ford, representing A. Herman. New York, is in town working his way to the convention at Minneapolis. The McCallum Co. is receiving some J.H.BUDLONG "ph street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS r-„„,„^, ^M A Specialty Grower of very fine America gladioli from the east. The first shipment of New York state asters was received July IS. J. Leo Glesey is leaving for a two weeks' vacation at Chicago. Wm. Turner has been cutting heavi- ly on lilies. J. Cincinnati. TKADE BRISK. Business is good. There has been a very brisk demand that has kept the market cleaned of all good stock in the face of increased receipts. All good stock is taken up quickly but that which is either too poor for use or- too far open naturally leaves the wholesale houses only via the ash barrel. Shipping business is fairly good. The recent tight condi- tion of the flower market has appar- ently occasioned a heavy call for ar- tificial work. Artificial blooms have been meeting with a heavy call both from local and out of town florists. Roses and dahlias seem to be the fav- orites. The rose cut is again increas- ing in size as well as quality of blooms. Roses of quality can be had now in American Beauty, Taft, My Maryland, Killarney, White Killarney, Kaiserin, Ivory and Richmond. Gladioli are the principal flowers on the market. The receipts increased considerably toward the close of last week and the first part of this week. All good blooms are sellir};. Some small stock of poor quality hardly sells at all. The lily supply is very limited and as a re- sult the receipts sell at sight. Some fine auratum lilies are offered. Lily of the valley is selling readily. Fever- few and the like have been cleaning up well. The green goods supply is arriple. ANNUAL OUTING. There was an attendance of about 350 at the Florists' Society's outing last Thursday. The baseball game was won by a score of 10 to 3 by the team coinposed of A. C. Heckman, Jr., C. W. Windram, Ray Murphy, Alex Ostendarp, Ed. Murphy, Ray Startman, R. Jennings, Chas. Gawey, and Linfoot, over the team composed of Jackson, Ben George, Jr., Al. Horn- ing, Lou Pfeiffer, A. Cook, Wm. Sun- derman. J. Allen, Sid. George and Gray. In the bowling B. George, Jr., was first. J. Van Welke, second; A. C. Heckman, Jr., third. NOTES. Miss Mae Carroll leaves toward the close of the week for Indianapolis, Ind. Starting from that point she "will call on her trade in Indiana and Ohio. Frank Farney, representing M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., called on his trade in this city last week. Miss Matilda Garges is entertaining her cousin. Miss Jeanette Garges, at her home on Keniper Lane. Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO J. B DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Florists Roses. Carnations. Lilies and all other seasonable flowers and Greens in quantity. All orders filled promptly. 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. C. B. Critchell has been getting ex- cellent feverfew from S. W. Murphy. Henry Schwarz is building a new greenhouse at his place in South Nor- wood. E. G. Gillett has been finding a good market for some fine lily of the valley he is receiving. Walter Gray is cutting some fine auratum lilies. Jos. Hill, Richmond, Ind., was in the city at the B. G. Hill Co. store last week. Washington. From all accounts, Washington will be very poorly represented at the con- vention as you do not hear it men- tioned outside of the bowling club which is working hard to go. Business is just about at its lowest ebb now, with stock not very plenti- ful. There are a few asters coming in but they are small. Theo. Diedrich expects to leave the last of this month to visit his father- land which he has not seen in over twenty years. ' *' Z. D. Blackistone is enjoying his vacation at Blackistone's island. W. Hawley of Gude ' Bros., is also on his vacation. Wm. F. Gude and Geo. H. Cooke are spending a few days at John Wes- cott's, Barnagat bay. Visitors : Sidney Bayersdorfer, Phila- delphia, Pa.: M. Monshard, with Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. WASHINGTON, lA. — Frank F. Wolf has bought an interest in the Keck Floral Co., one of this city's oldest corpora- tions. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Members of the Colorado State Florists' Club were the guests of the Colorado Springs Florists recently. FARGO, N. D. — J. D. Smedley has moved his flower store into the build- ing formerly occupied by the Rogers Art Store. The building has been re- modeled and decorated. '9^3' The American Florist. 17 A. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO B. Randolrtln. IStiree-t, •^'^rD^artmfnts" "'''One Central 7720. OIIIO.Al€>0 Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. -Send Your Orders for Seasonable Flowers to — C Large Supply of Orchids, -^__.^-^ mm/ m« ■/■—■■ 4 »^ * Peonies and Other Seasonable CHAS. W. McKELLAR i «— --^-->'- 22 E. Randolph St., CHIGAGO. Long Distance Phone Central 3598. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Oak WT*eattis Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths, made irom preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red, golden brown and natural grreen. Two sizes; 18 and 24 inch. Sample of 24-inch wreath will be sent postpaid on receipt of 90c. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ""'Fafc^ '*"'' Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. aSSS'S cm Flowers Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLADiES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO W. p. KVLB JOSBPH FOBRSTKJi Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALB FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LOng Distance Phone, Randolph_3619. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St.j - • Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS ^"M^Lo^rsfST^lcfs?""^ 30 E. Randolph St., CHIGAGO Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAI/I/Y LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. I. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover M^rKete Chicago, July 23. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36-in 300 30in 2 50 28 in 2 00 15-2oin 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 2U0@ 4 00 " Killarney 3 00@ 8 UO " While Kil arney 3 00@ 8 CO " Richmond 3 00® 8 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@ 8 00 Kadiance 3 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 " .Melody .< 00@ 8 00 " i Mrs. Jardine 3 00® 8 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@ 8 00 " Sunburst 3 (lO@ 8 00 .4sters 2 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 50@ 2 00 Daisies 50@ 1 50 Caitlevas per doz., 6 00 and up. Gardenias . 2 00@ 4 00 Gladioli 4 00@ 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Peonies 2 CO® 8 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas , 75® 1 50 ."^diantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50@2 uO Galax ■• 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican lyy. ...per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50@ 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. AH orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders givcD prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing • CK^WERS". SHIPPERS IMHBJUIE ^llT FLOIVER^"™™" ^"m NO. WABASH AwS^^ ^ n 18 The American Florist. July 26, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWADKEE, WIS. HOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CANEO STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long 60 5.00 (600 at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. DEMAND VERY POOR. As far as business goes it is sum- mer time with a vengeance, the de- mands of last weelv being very light. There is an abundance of stock of- fered but most of it grades low. Leaders at present are American Beauty, eastern stock, Taft and Mary- land roses, gladioli, exceptionally fine Easter lilies, lily of the valley, cat- tleyas and asters. These latter appear slow in coming in this season the flowers as yet grading low. A few dahlias have been ottered, but are scarcely noticed as there is nothing doing with dahlias until the asters are on the wane. September is plenty soon enough for them. Sweet peas are still with us, thanks to the late rains. The quality is only medium. Water lilies find quite a sale on ac- count mainly of their utility in win- dow decorations. NOTES. The alterations to the store of Pen- nock Bros, are taking shape. The new show case refrigerator is the largest in the city, measuring about .30 feet in length with a depth of 30 inches. It will be cooled by a one ton ice machine. The new ceiling is finished and w^ork is progressing on the new marble floor. New hardwood fixtures will be a feature. When fin- ished this will be one of the most up- to-date stores in the country. The daisy is no longer the state flower. The legislature fought it out between the arbutus, violet, lilac, and daisy, the latter winning out. The governor, however, vetoed the bill, so that we will now, for a time at least, have to get along without an official flower. Walter P. Stokes of Moorestown, Who makes a specialty of lily of the valley and Easter lilies, is building two large houses. 20x150 feet, to be used mainly for forcing this stock to supply his ever increasing trade. The M. Rice Co. is making great preparation for the coming trade ex- hibition of the S. A. P. Every man on the job is a live wire and their display will exceed any of their for- mer efforts in this kind. William P. Gude, his two sons, and George Cooke, of Washington, Robert Craig and George Craig, were guests of Commodore W^estcott at Waretown over the week end. They report the fishing fine. New crop green galax are in and are featured by Leo Niessen Co. East- ern American Beauty roses and spe- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Fbone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. **«'^^t-..Milwaukee,Wls. waukee ! ¥llole^eHo¥erM^Kel^s Philadulphia, July 23 Per 100 Roses, Beautv, extra 16 00(S'25 00 first 10 0U@1.S 00 Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 " Killarnev 4 (J0@ 8 00 " White Killarney 4 00@ 8 00 ■ ■ Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 OOfo! 2 00 Cattleyas 35 00(850 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00(»10 00 Lily of tlie Valley 3 00® 4 OO Marguerites 50@' 75 Snapdraeons 4 00@ 6 00 SweetPcas SO® 75 Water Lilies 3 00® 4 00 Gladiolus 3 CO® 6 00 Asteis 1 00® 3 to Asparagus per buncli, 50 P1TT.SRURG, July 23. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 25 00 extra 15 00 No. 1 8 00 " Killarnev 2 00(5) 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 ■■ Riclimond 2 00(S' h 00 Carnations 1 00 Daisies 50 Cattleyas 50 00 Sweet Peas 50 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters ;... . 1 00(® 2 00 Coreopsis 50 Gladioli 3 00(5 5 00 Water Lilies I 00 Phlox 200 Candy tult per bunch, 25c Asparagus Sprengeri. per bunch, 35(540 Sprays per bunch, ,35(540 Milwaukee, July 23. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz.. 3 O0f?4 00 " Whiteand Pink Killarney. 2 00(5 8 00 " Richmond 2 00(S' 8 00 Wards 3 00(510 00 " Tafts 3 (jOrnlO 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 mi'\5 00 Carnations 1 00(5' 2 00 Easter Lilies 8 OOtg'lO 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50 Daisies 75(?? 1 00 Asparagus per string. 50 Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 F^rns. fancy per 1000. 81 50 cial gladioli are also handled in large quantities by this firm. John Prince and George Cooper of the W. K. Harris staff spent a few days fishing at High Point, N. J., the past week. Edward Habermehl and family and W. K. Harris and family, are spend- ing the summer at Ocean City. K. For the Southwestern Market. Kibbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT AU TIMES C. A. KUEHN, r^^ir"= 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Une of Wire Desl^s. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BothL. D Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Supt lies and Everything in Season always on|hand 19^3- The American Florist. 19 r Field -Grown Carnation Plants. "\ l^■^ 10(1 I'lT IdlKl 5000 Mrs. C. W. Ward, $8.00 $70.00 10000 Alma Ward, - 8.00 70.00 Per 100 Per 1(1(1 7000 Enchantress, $7.00 $60.00 500 Rosette, - 7.00 Ready (or delivery now or will hold tlicm (or you (or (ulure delivery. Send for complete list and prices or let us know what varieties you want. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N W. Cor. 1 2th and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Oliio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Orchids, Beaaties. Valley, Tea Roses. The best on the market lor the price. Every facility for rapid delivery Mention the American Florist token writing EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Cleveland.Olilo Pittsburg. Pa. Cleveland. STOCK ABUNDANT. There is still an abundance of ma- terial for those who are fortunate enough to secure the necessary orders. Carnations, although nothing to boast about, are still in demand. Kaiserin and Pink and "White Killarney roses come in for a good share of the de- mand. American Beauty roses are very good stock and the good ones find a ready market. Easter lilies are still coming in. Lily of the valley is a lit- tle scarce. Sweet peas, good quality, are overplentiful. Following is a part of the daily stock on the local market : Water lilies (white and colored), Easter lilies, candidum lilies (storage stock), Japanese lilies, carnations, sweet peas, gladioli (mixed varieties), gypsophila, Kaiserin, Aaron "Ward, Pink and "White Killarney, American Beauty roses, etc., etc. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. NOTES. Miss Nettie Heideman of the Flor- ists' Exchange is away on a short vacation. The first week, however, she was unfortunately quite ill, being con- fined to her bed part of the time. This week she expects to go to Linwood Park at "Vermillion or some other pleasure resort for a few days of rest and recreation. She intends to take another and longer vacation later this summer, before coming back for the busy season. P. C. Bartels of North Olmstead, is to succeed Frank A. Friedley as man- ager of the J. M. Gasser Co. green- houses at Rocky River, beginning Au- gust 1. Mr. Bartels expects to con- .tinue to oversee his own range- of glass at North Olmstead until his present lease expires, which has about eleven months to run. Several growers in this locality have some good field grown carnation plants ready for the wholesale mar- ket. , c. F. B. i*= WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids I 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ==^ VlioMe flower MM'KeU Buffalo, July 23. ;H~PorlOO Roses, Beauty, special 20 00(gi25o0 " . (ancy 15 00(gi20 00 extra 10 00(g) 15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 2 00(B> 3 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@ 6 CO White Killarney 2 00@ 6 CO Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 Aaron Ward 2 00(g! 3 00 Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75(g) 1 00 Cai nations 1 50 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ •) 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00(B) 5 00 Daisies 40@ 1 00 SweetPeas 20@ 40 GladioU, indoor 4 00@ 6 00 outdoor 3 00(g 4 00 Peas, outdoor, per bunch 5c Asparagus, per bunch 35(5) 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35(g' 50 Ferns per 1000, $1 50(g> 2 00 Boston, July 23. Roses, Beauty, best 15 medium 10 culls White and Pink Killarney, Special White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 " Double While Killarney... 10 Killarney Queen Special... 8 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 Sunburst, Sp'ecial ,. 6 " Ta(t 2 Cardinal 2 Ward and Hillingdon 1 Richmond 2 My Maryland 2 Asters 1 Cattleyas 25 Gardenias 12 Lilium Longiflnrum and Rubrum. 4 Lily of the Valley 2 Sweet Peas Gladiolus per doz., 75c Cincinnati, July 23. Roses, Beauty ..per doz., $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 My Maryland 3 00(@> 6 00 Perle 3 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00(gl 6 00 Taf t 2 00@ 6 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00@12 50 Gladioli 1 ............. J ...... 2 00(g 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch.. 25c Snapdragon 3 00@ 6- 00 Pond Lilies 2 00® 3 00 Auratum Lilies 12 50(^15 00 Per 100 00@2SOO oom2 00 2 00 600 00(@i 6 00 00(8)12 00 00@10 00 00(g)12 00 00@ 8 00 00@ 8 00 00@10 00 00(g) 6 00 00@ 8 «) 00@ 8 00 50@ 2 00 00(@40 00 00@25 00 00@ 6 00 00@3 00 35(gl . SO HEADQUARTER^ Give Us I Trial We Can ? Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all kincte of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. Wholesale Commission Florists, riorists' Supplies and Wire Desi^a. -.■--' .^ ^ .' ■'■ .^ .'■ " '. .'■ .■. ..^ .»• -.. .^ ... j...^..^ J THE J. M. McGullougli's Sons Co., WiioJBsaie Commission Florists. — -CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITQ) Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES^ SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Waliut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRUCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. last, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stoch of Florists' Greens and Snppltes St. Louis, July 23. Per 100 . Roses, Beauty, medium 6 00@14 CO short stems 3 00(3 5 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 5 00 ■• My Maryland 2 00@ 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00(gi 5,00 Carnations 1 50@ 2 «0 Valley , 4 00 Daisies , (.^^ Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00@ 3 Op Asparagus Plumosus. per bu.,35I50I«IXJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. ■stablislied In 18S7. WSM. noRisr 739 Buckin^am Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Seod UB your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACniTIES IN THE CITY Mention the A merican Florist when writing m THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 6 Greene Ave.. Phone 680001-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in IfEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl & Son, 129 Sonth Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptlT all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best QualitT stock in season Mentio7i the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenne and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Tonr Flowers for dellTerr in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. DCS Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicado. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing STEAMSlilP Next W^e-rk FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. July 26. PROM MONTREAL, Pretorian, Allan. Cameronia, Anchor. 1 p. m.. Pier 61, Nortb River. FROM MONTREAL, Royal Geoi'ge, Canadian Northern. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Dominion, American, 11 a. m. Lapland, Bed Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. PROM MONTREAL, Athenia, Donaldson. July 27. FROM MONTREAL, Scotian, Allan. July 29, FROM BOSTON. Arabic, White Star, 6 p. m. Saxonia, C'unard. FROM BOSTON, Cleveland. Hain.-Amer. Ryndam, Holland- America, iO a. m. Kronprlnz Wilhelm. North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a, m, AUanton, Lloyd Brazlleiro. July 30. PROM BALTIMORE, Grandcnburg, North Ger- Lloyd, 2 p. m. Kaiser Fi-anz Joseph I, Austro- American, 1 p. m. July 31. Cedric, White Star, 12 noon. Volturno, Uranium. Pennsylvania, Ham.-Amer., 3 p. m. Prlnz Friedrlch 'Wilhelm, North Ger. TJoyrt, 10 a. m. Oscar II, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. m. ALEXANDER McGONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY. 'VEIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders {rom unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valler nlmiT. on hnnd. Mention the American Florist when writinff Young & Nugent Telephone 206S-2Oee Madison Sonare. 42 West 28tli Street. To out-of-town florists XTX, Supply Department. Do not miss the Special Discount on Wire Designs; just think, 35 per cent discount on ; orders received this month, same orders can be dcHvered any future date. On Wheat Sheaves 15 per cent discount. Our new line of Baskets has arrived and we are prepared to fill your orders with all the ne styles in tumbler, flower and plant baskets. A trial order will be sure to satisfy you. Now is the season for painting and glazing. We can supply your wants in everything that necessary to use. SPECIAL PRICES, COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS. Poehlmann's Semi-Liquid Putty. Per gallon, $1.35 5 gallons, at $1.30 50 gallons, at $1.25 Poehlmann's Liquid White Paint. Per gallon, $1.65 5 gallons, at $1.60 25 gallons, at $1.50 Poehlmann's S. P. Glazing Putty. 100 lbs.. Cash, - - $2.75 Bbl. of 800 lbs., at $2.45 per 100 Peerless Glazing Points. No. 2 and No. 2]/^, per 1000, 60 cents No. 2 and No. 2j^, per 5000, $2.50 Daylight Cleaner. For those florists that are located near railroads and factories, nothing is better than AnderSOI Daylight Cleaner. Give this a trial. Price per gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons. $4.00. The Famous NOXALL or ROXBORO HOSE That met with such success w^hen handled by E. H. Hunt Company, is now sold by us exclusivi to the florist trade, fully guaranteed. , 3^4n., price per foot, 18c ^-in., reel, per foot, 17c ]4^^xi.l " " " 15c >^-in., 500 ft. reel, per foot, 145^c '913- The American Florist. 25 ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. "NOTE:— Send us your name or change of address for our weekly cut flower quotations. ' Cut Flowers. ASTER LILIES VALLEY GLADIOLI ASTERS Are the best all around flowers for the summer. Ship best; keep best; are best for all kinds of work. We can supply good roses all during the summer. Cut tight in bud during the hot weather. ry several orders— Mrs. Chas. Russell, Milady, Sunburst, Killarney Queen, Aaron Ward, ulgarie, Killarney and White Killarney, American Beauties. NOTICE: — The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning, ail orders for shipment during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired We earnestly vise Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery where shipment should be made Saturdays or Sundays. Our City Store will close during July, August and September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. All orders for Plants and other Decorative Stock should be sent direct to the Green- mses at Morton Grove, 111., so as to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale—Best Grafted Rose Stock. Supreme Quality Own Root Stock. Melody, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 2V2-inch, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. Decorative Plants intlas Belmoreana and Forsteriana, immense stock of perfect plants in all sizes from 4-in. to 10-in. plants, at prices ranging from $4.50 per dozen to $15.00 each, according to size COS Weddeliana, 2^-™., $15.00 per 100. SVillea Robusta, strong, 2V2-in $3.00 per 100 |Uax, extra strong new stock, twice topped, strong 3-in., $4.50 per 100, $40.1 0 perlOOO. pafagus Sprengeri, 2V2-m., $3.00 per ICO; $25.00 per 1000. \ 3-in , 15.00 per 100, ,$45.00 per 1000. paragus Plumosus Nanus, 21/2-in „ $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per ' 1000; 3-in.; $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per! 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; extra strong, 4-in , $15.00 per iOO. ^paragus HatCherl, strong, 214-in. , $2.50 per 100. tpidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves per plant, : variegated, IScper leaf; green, 10c per.leaf. Primula Obconica Grand., strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Gigantea, strong, 4-in , $8.00 per 100. Ficus Pandurata, strong 6-m., $3 60 each. Pandanus VeitChii, highly colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each; strong, 7-in., $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, ready to shift, 2li-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Berried Plants. Jerusalem Cherries for field planting, strong, 2i4-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cherries, Fra Olavola, 2!^-irich, $3.00 per 100. Cluster Peppers, strong, aVa-in., »3 00 per 100 Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2i/4-in , $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 26 The American Florist. July 26, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 18T4-. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by Srivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. MenUon the A merican Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. . We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. ■ For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapli Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 Weat S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. rm Penn, The Tele^aph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists FilMng Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Ai-cbias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., IndiauaiDolis, lud. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0, Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Sockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Claim's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washiugton, Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St.. Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. -T. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids I'loral Co., Grand Kapids, Mich. Gnde Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. HeinI & Son, J. 6., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsbtirgb. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y^. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M.. Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. •!., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. E,, Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna. Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel. Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas. .John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W, J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros.. Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes. O. C. Los Aneeles. Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. „ , Schling. Max, 22 W. 59th St.. New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co.. Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, P. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. Y. Witthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold, .'56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New i'ork. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High firade Cot Blooms. OUDE BROS.Ca TLOItlSTS WASHiHOTOKDa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Oliip, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the A merican Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Mvrray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attentiop Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. ■yhe Park J. A. VALENTINE, ITiOrwll wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALirORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. I Mention the American Florist when writing 19^- The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. I FRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I \ 4326-28 Olive Street ■ Notice initials — we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. J ■■■■•• PhUadelphla. RobeH Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orderi. JfenMon the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Mowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the /imericun Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GraBdATe. will fill all order, for Cut Kinsat City and Flpwe™, Funeral peaienB. III.....1 U!ll U. Weddine and Birthday Gift, rlCaSSni nill, mo. that mav he entrusted to them Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. ICEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the A merican Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfELMB EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send Sower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. P. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 PeacUtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y, — W. .1. Palmer & Sou, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Part Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Ereitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas Cit.y — Samuel Murray. La Crosse. Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif.- O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio— Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Driah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York- D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConncll, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer. Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York— Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flo\yer Shop. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Sheboygan, Wis.-^J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber, St. Louis. Mo.— P. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior. Wis.^T. J. Leborious. Tcrre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. ■8tabUabedl849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, Telephones: 1552-1553 Columnu* Choice Gut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from ont of-town florists. Trade discount. 21S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Ketall Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. E> Dunlop's Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 96 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and tmarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPollworthCo. WiU take proper IVisCOnSin care of your orders in »▼ *»^w«i»««» 28 The America n Fl orist. July 2 6 ' DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. ST. LOUIS, MO. = W^ MM ^WMF^^^M^^^^mm M^ iv ^^ ^t\/^ iV W^ ^^ I Member of Florists' Telegraph DeHvery I Boyle and Maryland Ave. DELIVERED TO All PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. SPECIAL CARE, SELECT AND ARTISTIC WORK. Both Long Distance Phones. Sendyourorders^^Ghicago andSnb- nrbsto All orders carefully filled under the supervision of GEORGE &SMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. LitUe Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 141S Famvm St isSJ^je'Jfaz Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Teleeraph DeKveiy; ' i 5 Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfolly. New York. MYER, FLORIST, 'nSJ'rJ." Omaha. The Omaha Florists' Club will hold its annual picnic this year at the Krugs park Wednesday afternoon and evening, July 30, with a good pro- gramme and plenty of amusements. Lunch will be served. All florists and their friends are invited. We are also getting ready for a bowling team to take along to Minneapoplis to the S. A. F. Convention. We expect a large delegation from Omaha and the west. We expect to go in special cars, leav- ing Omaha Monday evening, August 18. Western and Nebraska florists are invited to join the local club. The road has not been decided on yet, but the decision will be made as soon as we find out by which the majority want to go. Lewis HIendeeson, Sec'y. Lynjt, Mass. — The Houghton Horti- cultural Society held a sweet pea ex- hibit July 18. Clinton, Mass. — At the Worcester County Horticultural Show July 3, E. W. Breed and A. P. Meredith won prizes. The former is president of this society. Beidgepoet, Conn. — Chas. Pflomn's Sons are building a new greenhouse 30x91 feet. The Lord & Burnbam Co., New York, is doing the construction work. Boston, Mass. — The next exhibit of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety will be comprised of gladioli, phlox and other seasonable flowers and will be held August 9-10. DDI.UTH, Minn. — The state experi- ment station has issued and mailed to more than 40,000 farmers a bulle- tin on the new state seed law with di- rections to those who wish to have free tests made at the station. Amheest, Mass. — L. W. Goodell, the veteran flower seed grower and dealer at Pansy Park, has filed suit against the county for damages to 200,000 pansy plants caused by deer, which are protected by state laws and which are regarded by many, plantsmen and farmers as pests. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenae IIpui Ynrk P.ifv Grand Central Terminal ">•" lU'RUiiI The Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a maenificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New Yoik City. The facilities of this store for tiie satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 BroadSt NEWAEI E Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Qoidenson Cat nower MerclianU We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WIST TBIRD STRUT. New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Higbest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. %# I D O I M S38 ,^^^_ V I RW I 1^ I CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Arciiias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. l^ir• .^.v t<>- CV-*' Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and FREMONT Souash. NEBRASKA MenUon the ^inerican Florist when writing S^sretrxoesioo Kixllerl Purveyor to the Royal family of Italy. SCAFATI (near Pompei) ITALY. NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS-BULB AND PLANT PRODUCTIONS. PETUNIA, PANSY, CINERARIA, and a great variety of other seeds. Write for price list and send orders to V. SHAKETANO, 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK, agent and representative for the United States. Mention the American Florist when writing ROEMER'S SpXe' PANSIES The finest strain of Pansies in the World, Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties. Highest Award International Exhibition, Dusseldorf, 1905. Catalogue free on application. Seed Grower, Quedlinberg, Germany FRED. ROEMER, MenMo). the American Florist when writing Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom, 4-inch. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2V^-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, strone, 2H-inch, $2.00 per 100, 300 for 115.00, Asparagns Plnmosus and Spren^ri, ctron?, 2y2-inch. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. We have finished planting and have to offer a surplus of fine healthy plants in the following varieties : White Perfection, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 Pink Enchantress, 5.00 per 100; 40.00 per 1000 J. A. Budlong, 82-86 E.Randolph St., CHICAGO. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed to any point within reasonable shipping distance. S. A.Nuttand Poitevine, $10.00 per 1000 Rlcard. $12.50 per 1000 Smilax,' extra fine. $12.50 per 1000 Sprengeri, good stock, $15,00 per 1000 Hatctierii, good stock, $5,00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and Whitmanl Ferns, 3-in„ 10c; 4-in„ 15c: S in,, 25c, Dracaena bid., 3-in„ $5,00: 4-in., SO.OO: 5-ia, . luS.OO per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in„ $5,00 per 100. Asparagus PIumoSDS, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash vitb order, GEO Newton. N. J. '913- The American Florist. 33 SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING. r m^h : CYCLAMEN. Type of our Cyclamen Plants. CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. Giant English Grown. Prices -nil I seeds, Ifl.OP; 1,000 seeds, ifH.IKI net, ciich, except where noted. Rosy Morn. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Grandiflora Alba. The largest giant white. Excelsior. White with purple base. Extia large flowers. Princess May. Pale pink. Mauve Queen. Mauve. Duke of Connaught. Purplish crim- son. Duke of Fife. Dark rose. Salmon King. A very striking new color. 100 seeds, $1.25; 1000 seeds, $10 00. Princess of Wales. Deep pink. Brilliant Giganteum. A superb vari- ety. Very robust grower. Fiery crimson flowers of much greater size than any other of its color. 100 seeds, $1.25; l.OuO seeds, $10.00. Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, III. Giant German Grown (Wandsbek Type) Price, 100 seeds, (i5c; 1,000 seeds, $5. Pure White (Mont Blanc). Dark Crimson. Rosa Von Marienthal, "Daybreak Pink " Dark Rose. White and Carmine Eye. Extra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4.50: 6,000 seeds, $20.00. Glory of Wandsbek, new attractive salmon color. 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1,000 seeds, $10.00. Giant Orchid-Flowered. Price, lOO seeds, 85c.: I,t00 seeds, $7. White and Carmine Eye. Lilac. Pure White. Red. Pink. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen in choicest mixture, 100 seeds, 80c: 1,000 seeds, $6,50. NEW YORK 43 Barclay St. Satisfaction Plants—Ready for Shipment. ROSES-Special for July. Milady, Mrs Geo. Shawyerand Mrs. Chas. Russell, Grafted— $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Taft, White KlUarney and My Maryland, Grafted -3-inch, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. Killarney and Mrs. Taft, 214-inch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GARDENIA VEITCHII. From 214-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. July delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierspn, inc., Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums from 2 i=:2 inch Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Shrimpton $2.50 $20.00 Comeleta 3.50 i 30.00 Lynnwood Hall 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Dr. Enguehard $3.00 $25.00 Pac. Supreme 2.50 20.00 HalHday 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Per 100 Per 1000 October Frost $2.50 $20.00 Crocus 2.50 20.00 Poc. Crimson 2.50 20.00 JOLIET, ILL. 0 1 1 If 1 1 SPLENDENS and BONFIRE ■iJll VIA Good Strong Plants Irom Soil. ^'"^ f in 60 cents oer 100; $5.00 oer 1000- Dracaena Indivisa, 2-inch $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, 2-inch 1.85 pei 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Margnerite, V1 rs. F. Sanders, 2-in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysum, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS • - OLEAN, N. Y. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall deliverr. Chrysanthemums Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, 5gf5„tJ RF.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. 34 The American Florist. July 26, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown. N.J., President;C. West, Irondequoit, N. V., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula O.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer. t- ^ Davenport, Ia. — A full page illus- trated feature story of the J. W. Da- vis greenhouses appears in a recent Sunday issue of the Des Moines Reg- ister. Mr. Davis is known all over the country as a cucumber grower, although he does not specialize in this one product. He has built up his enormous business in a few years from a very modest beginning until now the Iowa and Illinois railroad has a station at his plant to better facilitate the shipping of his stock. The sta- tion appears on the time table as Da- vis Gardens. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 21. — Mushrooms, 20 cents to 40 cents per pound; lettuce, 15 cents to 20 cents, large boxes; rad- ishes, 7.5 cents to $1.00 per 100 bunch- es; cucumbers, 15 cents to 25 cents per basket. New York. July 19. — Cucumbers, 40 cents to $1.25 per basket; mushrooms, .50 cents to $1.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 75 cents to $2.50 per box; rhubarb, 50 cents to $1.00 per 100 bunches; lettuce, 25 cents to .$2.00 per basket or crate. Tomato Dry Rot. Among the maladies that trouble the greenhouse man there is none more destructive than tomato dry rot. There used to be more diversity of opinion about the disease. Lately most grow- ers agree that it is caused by a lack of moisture. This belief is also strengthened by field experience as in extreme; drouths, the trouble appears outdoors. Two years ago, in the long dry spell in our vicinity, some fields were a total loss. The earlier part of the season favored heavy fruition, and later, there was no moisture to mature the large amount of fruit. Under glass we have an easy remedy : supply ample water. This water must penetrate deeply so the farthest roots are supplied; surface waterings often and scanty will not do. For those who do not know this trouble, we will state it is a blackening of the blossom and of the green fruit just before ripening. This means that instead of nice ripe tomatoes, we have a worthless product just the last moment, and no matter how thrifty the plants may be. We have seen cases where the i)lants looked the picture of health, and the fruit was no good. Maeketman. Tri-City Florists' Club. The annual picnic of the Tri-City Florists' Club was held at "Wm. Knee's summer home on Rock river, Thursday, July 17, and was a grand success in every way. Although the day was very hot about 80 took ad- vantage of a day off and all had the time of their lives. The committee deserves great credit for the way everybody was taken care of. Two chefs were hired to provide eatables for the crowd. The usual baseball con- test was declared off, owing to the in- tense heat. The winners in the races were as follows : Girls' race — Miss Pauli, Davenport, first. Ladies' race — Miss Patton, Rock Isl- and, first. Boys' race — Bd. Swanson, Moline, first. Three legged race — Sorenson & Blackmore, first. Bathing and boating seemed to be the most popular diversions. Music had been provided,, songs where sung, and such games as horseshoe and oth- ers that could be played in the shade were indulged in. A short business meeting was held and one new mem- ber voted on. A place of meeting was selected for August. Pierson of Moline will entertain the club Aug. 14. T. E. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of ,Pure Gultore Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed •^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re " ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE LAND NO STEM ROT 9,000 R. P. Enchantress, 8,000 Enchantress, 2,000 Dorothy Gordon, 2,000 Victory. $6,00 per 100; 155.00 per 1000. 8,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65,00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate, W. Fargo, U. S, and American express. Cash please, John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. i Robert Craig Co... I Sl^s PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^^Harket and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RialtoSt.. N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER, The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illustrations. Price Sl.OO. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) ^PFfilAI TIF^* Beans, Beets. Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, Peas. OILUIMLI ILOi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias^ Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and 1.75 per M oz., $1.00 per b^ oz,. postage paid. most beautifulin the world, Cash with order. i.OO per oz., All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Sidt^fife^ tM^ rOINSETTIAS JULY AND AUGUST DELIVERY. TRUE TYPE. The Large Bract Kind, shipped you in 254-inch Paper Pots. No soil lost in shipping. 4 ^ « ^ ^ Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO. I9'3- The American Florist. 35 Freesias California Grown _' I'.r ICKK) Mammoth, ^4-iu. and up $8.00 Choice, Vi to 34.111 5.00 First Quality, "s to ' :-in 3.00 Vaugiian's Giant White Long Stem Variety Per 100 $ 1.50 Per lOCO 12.00 Purity-True il'Jlgf Plt 100 Per lOOU ^'■'4-in. to 1-in $3.00 $'5.00 'E-in. to ?4 in.... 2 50 20.00 i;-in. and over.. 1.75 15.00 •s-in. to H-in . . . 1.50 12.00 FREE8I4-HYBRIDS DR. RAGONIERI Per 100, - - $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Sninnierdale Avenue. CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants johk: scooror Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y ENCHANTRESS SUPREME DAILLEDOLZE BROS. Lenox Head and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. J. E. Meredith. Pres. C. W Stout. Sec'y T he Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE :: ILLINOIS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Wc have nccived our first consik'nment of ilarrisii. and otter a selircted stock of the original iriic Harrisii for early forcing. The stock was k'rown froai Ihc origrinal true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcini:. for which i)urposc Ilarrisii is so valuable. The crop this season is much shorter than usual, but wf ;irr still in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock, and can now make delivery from first shii'raent. h to 7 inch bulbs, 35(1 to the casi\ ,i;5..S0 pur UK); $4S.OO per K^O. 7 to 9-inch bulbs. 2U0 to the case. 9.00 per 100; 82,50 per lUOO. Full case lots at thousand rates. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Blue and Pink In Bud and Bloom for Immediate Use. We have a fine stock of pot ffrown plants in 6-in. and 7-in. pots, in fine shape, just begin- ning to show color. 35c and 50c each. We oticr, also, a large stock of well-budded plants for July and August flowering. Phnts in large tubs $2.00 and $3.00 each; extra large specimens in half-barrels at $5.00 and $7.50 each. FINE FERNS FOR SUMMER DECORATION. We have a fine stock of the following varieties of Nephroleuis- Elegantissima. 6-in. pots 50c each; S-in.. $1.00 each. Harrisii form of Bostoniensis— the best of all of the plain-leaved type. 8-in.. very larRC specimens in 10-in. pots, J3.00 and $4.00 each. pots, $1.00 each; WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES. White Klllamey, PinkKillamey, Rictunond, Lady Hillingdon and Killamey Queen. We have a small surplus over and above our own requirements of the above named varieties. Strong grafted plants in 3H and 4-in. pots, which we can supply as long as unsold. F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writina SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUC ARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants. 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants. 5 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28 inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub. 36 inches high, very bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub. 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tiib. 3 plants in a tub. 36 to 40 inches high, $^.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 43 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers. 6 to 8 inches high, 35c each. 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers. 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. PANDANUS VEITCHII, nicely variegated stock that will grow into money by Christ- mas. 4-in. pot plants ready to shift, $5.00 perdoz.; $35 00 per 100. BAY TREES— Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30 inches in diameter, $7.;0 each. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. BAY TREES-Half Standards. 30-inch stems, 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each, 30-inch stems, heads 22 inches in diameter, $4.00 each. POINSETTIAS— Well established plants, from 2'4inch pots, $5.00 per 100. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA From as good a strain of seed as we can find. All colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & BARRISON CO, PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mentiov, the American Florist when writing KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Willlamstown June., N. J. 36 The American Florist. July 26, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nnrserymen. J. B. Pilkington Portland. Ore.. Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1^14. Patette, Ida. — The annual conven- tion of the Idaho State Nurserymen's Association began here July 22. Sttjkgeon Bat, "Wis. — The "Wisconsin State Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in this city on Aueust 20-21. New Haetfoed, N. Y. — Plans for a, fall exhibition of the Central New Yorls; Horticultural Society were con- sidered at a meeting of the society, July 11. Cleveland, O. — City Forester John Boddy has asked the city council to appropriate $5,000 for the "Wade park rose garden which will be greatly ex- tended and improved. "Waco, Tex. — The twenty-seventh an- nual meeting of the Texas State Horti- cultural Society will be held at Col- lege Station in connection with the Texas Farmers' congress, July 28-30. WiNTEEHAVEN, FLA. — E. Li. Haskins and I. D. Dixon have purchased the nursery formerly owned by J. B. Gif- ford on Lake Elbert. They will have about 15,000 trees to sell the coming season. Castleton-on-Hudson, N. T.— The Prospect Hill Nurseries, Inc., have in- corporated, capital $10,000. The in- corporators are Edwin Bell and Laura Bell, this city, and Borden H. Mills, Albany. Pltmotjtbc, Mass.— a charter has been issued to the Old Colony Nurser- ies, Inc., of this city, capital $6,000. The incorporators are Thomas R. "Wat- son, Edward Watson and John "W. Leonard, Jr. St. Joseph, Mo. — At the meeting of the Missouri State Board of Horticul- ture here July 16 fruit growers pro- tested vigorously against alleged dis- criminatory freight rates, claiming that the railroads charge western ship- pers 25 to 100 per cent more than east- ern growers. THE consumption of Circassion wal- -iut during 1911 in 14 states was 852,- 807 board feet, according to the esti- mate of the forest service of the De- partment of Agriculture. This is be- lieved to be about one-third of the total amount consumed in the entire country. Russia is at present the chief source of supply. Farmers' bulletin No. 542, issued recently by the department of Agri- culture, is a treatise on the culture, fertilization and frost protection of citrus groves of the Gulf states. Two methods ■ of frost protection are used with varying success. One consists of raising the temperature by means of outside fires and the other is the use of sheds. There are a number of difEerent types of heaters used and several kinds of fuel, including wood, coal and oil. However, sheds have thus far proved of greater value than out- side fires and are gradually coming into use where there has been dam- age done by frost at some time in the past. Special Geraniums 3;i-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, aU Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Oeo. A.^ I£;t:ili.l, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Siirubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing Roses See prices Page 1236 June 21st. Mention the American Florist when writing "Mrs. Geo. Shawyer" Grafted or Own Root. .$30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. 500 Bon Silene 4-inch, $8.00 per 100. 500 Richmond 4-mch, $8.00 per 100. 500 Radiance 3-inch, $8.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDOtRRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Cbestnnt HiU, PHILA., PA. EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters ► covering all sides of I "rowing, propagating, storing, etc., and also 'some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers and Pines Now Ready. SUNBURST ROSES, 3-in., own roots $15 00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on tlie Main Line of Erie Railroad, BOBBINK & ATKINS, ''"^^^'^^^^'^ )) and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There. J9'3- The American Florist. 37 Look-Araucarias Our Specialty We have providiil (or the suuimer garden, theveranda and the porch with a fine lot of Arau- carla Excelsa of our April 1912 im- portation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-6-6-7 tiers, 25-30-35-40 inches high;bushv, $1.00, 1. 26,11. 6dto.'(;2. 00. Araucaria Excelsa, new April, 1913 importa- (ion. 3. 4 and 5 tiers: 5, 5W and b-inch pots: 35c. 40c. 50. t)Oc and 75c.. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock. 6 in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Begonias. Zulu Kind— A new deep red ever bloomini,' (or erowinnon for Fall and Winter bloominff. 2Vi- iD. potsi $3.00 per 100: 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 4in., $7.00 per 100. PALMS, Kentia Forsterlana, 4V2 to 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5^2 in.. 60c to 75c: 6 to 7 in. pots. 30. 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00. $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. 7-in. pots made up. 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4H in.. 25c to 35c: single. 5*^2 to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to $1.00. M ade-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 75c. $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Livlstona Rotundlfolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm. 4, 514 and iVt in. pots. 12 inches high. 7 leaves. 35c. 40c. 50c. GODFREY ASGHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS Per 100 PLUMOSUS,2y2-iii- pots $2 00 PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS 1 00 SPRENGERI, 214-in. pots..... 2 GO PRIMROSES CHINESE OBCONICA, Alba and Per 100 Rosea $2 00 FORBESI andMALACOIDES 2 00 OBCONICA GIGANTEA, Giant Flowering 3 00 PANSY SEED, Giant Flowering..oz. $4 00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2V2 inch pots $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SprenSerl; ANTHERICUM vit- tatum variegatum; ARTILLERY PLANTS; PAR- LOR IVY; SWAJNSONA; PASSION VINE, two varieties. Plants froin 3 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. IVY, Hardy English; PASSIQN VINE; AMPE- LOPSIS veitchii. „ „ „ CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Advance, Polly Rose, White Cloud, Diana, Pacific Supreme, from 2h-inchpots. $2 0ilperl00. „^ ,„ Kentia Belmoreana, 3 to 4 leaves. $1.50 per doz. Passion Vine, 4 inch pots. 10c each. Honeysuckle Halleana, 4 in. pots, $1.00 perdoz. C. EISELE, 1 Ith and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. ORCHI DS Arrived in fine condition Cattleya Trianae, C. Gaslcelliana, C. Dowiana, C. Percivalliana C. Specioslssima, Dendrobium Formosum. D. Jumesianum D. Chrysotoxum. Oncidium Solendidum. O. Cicallosum, Odonto- glossnm Grande, Lycaste Skinnerii, etc., etc. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMrT, N. J. LILIES For Summer Bloom. Make the Empty Benches Pay By Growing a Case of Each. Lilium Album. 9-ll-in. (100 to case) per case $11.00 Lilium Rubrum. 8-9-m. (170 to case) per case, $8.50 9-ll-in. (100 to case) per case, 8.00 Lilium Giganteum. 9-lO-in. (200 to case) per case $17.00 . VALGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writtttg Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster Pepper, & Solanum Melvini. Strong plants. 214-in. pots. $3.n0per100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Primroses— Obconica and Chinese— 2H-in. pots, the V ry best str ins. strong plants. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with oder. Frank OechsUn, ^^IkJgSS."'- 38 The American Florist. July 26, ¥ Florists' Fertilizers Condncted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries reparding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this depaptment. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. S!= Nitrogen in Liquid Manure. The liquid manure used at the ex- IDeriment station at Illinois University is made in the following manner : About 35 pounds of fresh cow manure is put in a 50 gallon barrel. This is filled with water and allowed to stand for a day, with occasional stirring, and then the liquid, holding the solu- ble portion of the manure and carry- ing a part of the solids in suspen- sion, is drawn off for use. This is called by us the "first extract." The barrel is again filled with water and the manure (mostly floating on the surface), is allowed to ferment for a week or fortnight. The "second ex- tract" is drawn off and used, after which the residue is removed from the barrel and the process repeated. The plant food content of these two ex- tracts, their relation to equivalent amounts of chemicals which might be substituted for the manure, and the relation between liquid manure pre- pared in this manner and that pre- pared bj' boiling or steaming manure, are subjects that require investigation. I wish in this article to discuss these subjects with respect to nitrogen, giv- ing the results of some analyses and other experimental work and pointing out their significance. VALUES OF THE TWO EXTRACTS. The manure used for their prepara- tion was cow manure dropped the night previous. It contained the av- erage amount of moisture, about 75 per cent, and S.9 pounds of nitrogen per ton of moist manure. This means, of course, 36 pounds of nitrogen per ton of dry matter in the manure. A portion of each extract was evapo- rated to dryness and weighed in order to determine the amount of solid mat- ter removed by each. The following figures were obtained for the total amount of solid matter present in 40 gallons of extract (about what a 50 gallon barrel will hold outside of the manure) : first extract, 1.61 pounds; second extract, .844 pounds. The first extract contained very nearly twice the amount of solid material contained in the second. The fertilizing value of liquid manure is to be measured by the amount of nitrogen (also phos- phorus and potassium) it contains and an analysis of each extract show- ed the total amount of nitrogen in each to be as follows : first extract, 2S grs. or 1 oz.; second extract, 13.6 grs. or i/ii oz. In other words, the first extract was twice as strong a fertili- zer (so far as nitrogen goes) as the second. The value of the second ex- tract, about one-half that of the first, will give an approximate idea of the importance of using fresh manure whenever possible and when this is not possible, of preventing leaching to as great an extent as possible. A. D. Hall, of the Rotbamsted experi- ment station, England, gives the fol- lowing relative values for nitrogen in the drainings from fresh and old ma- nure, which support this advice : Per cent of nitrogen in liquid ma- nure—fresh. .044; old, .026. CHEMICAL LIQXnD MAJSIUBES. In order to obtain the same strength of nitrogen in a chemical liquid ma- nure, the weight given below of any one of the chemical fertilizers named should be added to 50 gallons of wa- ter. Strong Weak Name of Chemical Extract Extract Ammonium nitrate 4 oz. 2 oz. Ammonium sulphate ... 6 oz. .3 oz. Nitrate of potash 9 oz. 4.5 oz. Nitrate of soda 8 oz. 4 oz. The very small amounts named here serve to show the dilution of liquid ma- nure as ordinarily made. Stronger solutions of chemicals than these can be used with safety, the amount of sulphate of ammonia or nitrate of soda usually recommended being one pound to 50 gallons of water. AFTER EFFECT.S ON SOIL. Of the chemical liquid manures named above, ammonia sulphate gives an acid reaction, to the soil, and its use should be accompanied by applica- Chrysaothemams and F^rtilene. Elmer 0. Smith & Co., I^S' Write at once for introductory prices on all kinds of FERTILIZERS Exceptional August prices on DARLING'S highest erade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etc. 1 will send to you on application a copy of the "Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agrriculture on commercial fertilizers." Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of great value to every florist and farmer. Read them before buying. "Walter S. IMoGS©©, GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELUS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. Clay's FERTILIZER Safe, Sure, Quick-Acting and Economical The demand is continually Growing. Florists and Gardeners refy upon it and are never dis- appointed. It is the Unsurpassed Plant Food. : : It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms in- cluding the following: New York— Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons. Peter Hender- son & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, (and at Chicago), Weeber & Don. Rochester, N. Y.— James Vick's Sons. Boston — Joseph Breck &SonsCo.,R. &J Farquhar& Co , Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia —Henry A . Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer, Manufactured by CLAY&SON Stratford, London, England. 09 Indispensable in the Garden. Thomson's VINE, PLANT and VEGETABLE Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering, foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 39 years,. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc Wm. Thomson & Sons, lw- c^^tlli^^^^l^^ PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to pet Cattle Manure into your bench and pottinp soil. Its oeculiar action and effect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid quality being packed riy^ht now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strenpih. weed soeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CmCAOO 19^3- The American Florist. 39 Field Grown Carnation Plants. Extra Fine Stock. Clean, well grown and healthy. Ready Now. Let us have your order as early as possible. Per 100 Per icon The Herald, .scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Glorlosa, ineilimu pink 8 00 75 00 Pink Delight, Iksli pink 8.00 75.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress G.oi 5(i.(i0 White Perfection 6 00 50.00 Pur 100 PL-r 1000 Enchantress, flesh pink $ 6.00 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 60.00 Washington, dark pink 6.00 50.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Victory, scarlet 6.00 50 00 Scarlet Glow 6. CO 60. Ou Chicago Carnation Co. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. tions of lime from time to time to pre- vent the soil becoming acid. Nitrate of potash and of soda, on the other hand, have a tendency to cause alka- linity in the soil. Ammonium carbon- ate, which is the main constituent of liquid manure made from dung, has the same effect. The use of any of these should be restricted as much as possible on very clay soils, since they cause the particles to run together and form a plastic mass, which becomes hard and impervious to water and air when it once dries. Limestone is said to relieve this condition also. The mention above of the fact that carbon- ate of ammonia is the main constitu- ent of liquid manure leads me to dis- cuss its origin and peculiarities of be- havior and point out their meaning to the user of liquid manure. The ma- jority of the soluble part of manure, the urine, is a compound composed of nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen. Urea itself is so easily transformed by bac- teria into carbonate of ammonia that in the drainings of a manure pile, urea can rarely be detected. Now carbon- ate of ammonia is composed of carbon dioxide, water and ammonia, and de- composes at ordinary temperatures, the more quickly the higher the tem- perature, into ammonia and carbon di- oxide, which are both gases and are lost into the air. and water. This is the reason that a manure pile usually smells of ammonia. A familiar ex- ample of carbonate of ammonia is the ordinary smelling salts, which is car- bonate of ammonia to which some per- fume has been added. The pungency of the salts is due to ammonia, al- though its odor is covered by that of the perfume. Now carbonate of ammonia is neu- tral in reaction and if a test Is made with litmus paper (described in my paper of June 14) liquid manure will be found to be neither acidic nor alkaline. But when heated the carbonate of ammonia breaks up into ammonia and carbon dioxide, which are lost, and wa- ter. The explanation of this reaction shows why ammonia is lost when ma- nure is boiled, and makes me question, as I have heard practical florists do. whether the ammonia lost by boiling or steaming manure is more than the additional nitrogen caused to go into solution by this method : and so whether it really pays to use boiling in making liquid manure. The ques- tion raised here cannot be answered accurately because the amount lost de- pends on the length of time it is heated and on the composition of the manure PLANTS! Grafted White and Pink Killarney. Very choice young stock in 3 and 3^-in. pots. $10.00 per hundred. This stock is all selected from flowering wood and grafted on the best English Manetti. Two thousand choice young BEAUTIES own root in 3^ -in. pots, $10.OO per hundred. Bassett & Washburn Hinsdale, Illinois. used, which is variable. In the sim- ple experiment described below, how- ever, is shown a method for prevent- ing its loss. Into each of three test tubes (one inch wide by six inches long, say,) put a little liquid manure (■about one inch). To the first add a few pieces of carbonate of soda or potash, or some lye or any alkali. To the second add nothing and to the third add a few pieces of acid phos- phate. Now moisten three strips of red litmus paper in water and lay them across the top of the tubes, after these are placed, heat each of the tubes to boiling and boil for a minute or so. Then stand to one side and examine for Ave minutes. The following results will be obtained : The litmus paper on (1) will be a deep blue, (2) will be rather less blue, but noticeably so, while (3) will remain red. The explanation is simple but very significant. During heating (2) lost its ammonia by the breaking up of the carbonate of ammonia as described above, and the ammonia, coming off into the air, caused the red litmus pa- per to turn from red to blue. The alkali in (1) assisted in this and other similar decomposition and hence the paper is deeper blue in this case. In (3) the acid phosphate has united with the ammonia in carbonate of am- monia forming phosphate of ammonia which will not break up on heating and so the ammonia is not lost. A large number of acid substances would have served as well but acid phosphate was chosen because of its practical importance. By the addi- tion of acid phosphate to manure be- fore boiling, no ammonia will be lost. The amount to add is of interest also. It can be calculated that for liquid manure of the strength described above, about 30 pounds of acid phos- phate per ton of manure would be suf- ficient if all the nitrogen were present as carbonate of ammonia. Since it is not, this amount should be ample to prevent any loss. F. W. M0NCIE. 40 The American Florist. July 26, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... IV Allen H&Co 20 Alpha Floral Co.... 23 American Importing Cp 20 American Spawn Co 34 American Wooden- ware MfgCb Ill .AmlingECCo 17 Anderson S A 23 .'indorra Nurseries,. 36 Angermueller G H. IS AphineMfgCo 47 Archias Floral Co.. 28 Aschmann Godfrey. 37 Atlanta Floral Co... 26 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 20 Bader Jno & Co.... 34 Bassett&Washburn 12 39 Batavia GreenheCo 17 Baur Window Glass Co 48 Baversdorfer H 20 Beaven E A 20 Begerow's 26 BergerBros 18 BerningH G 18 Bertermann Bros Co 26 Blackistone Z D... 27 Bobbink & Atkins.. 36 BoddingtonAT .... II Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 23 Bolgiano J & Sons,. II Bowe M A 23 Bramley & Son 28 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 30 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 26 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 30 BrunsHN u Buchbinder Bros... 46 BackbeeHW 28 BudlongJ A 16 32 BuistRobtCo 11 Bulleri F 32 Buroee W A & Co.. 31 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 20 California Florists.. 28 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 30 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Carnation Support Co The 46 Chicago Carn Co. „/: -;, I 17 39 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 15 Chicago House ^Wrecking Co 48 C ark E B Seed Co. II Clark s Sons David. 27 Clay&Son 38 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 27 Conard & Jones Co'. 36 Looke Geo H.... 23 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 20 Cowee W J 45 Coy HC Seed Co..; 31 Craig Robt Co 34 CritchellCE.... 19 Cunningham Jos VL. 37 Dailledouze Bros.. 35 Daniels & Fisher V DardsChas ^6 DeamudJ BCo,!!" 16 Denaiffe&Son. 30 Detroit Flower Pot „Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & Keen Af. DillonJL 37 Doruer F&Sons!!'. 35 DreerHA Ill 46 Duerr Chas A 28 DunlopJohnH V Edwards Fold Box' 40 Eisele C 37 Elastic-Lyke Co.! " 46 EmmansGeo M.... 32 Erie Floral Co I Erne & Klingel 16 Eyres H G. 27 Fish Henry Seed Co 31 Florists' Hail Assn. 44 Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 35 Freeman Mrs J B... 28 Freres Dominick C, 16 Froment H E 21 Frost Chas 32 GalvinThosF 27 GasserJMCo 27 Geny Bros 28 Giblin&Co 48 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline 48 Grand Rapids Floral Co 28 GudeBros 26 Guttman Flower Growers Co 21 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 31 Heacock Jos Co .^5 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son.. 23 Henderson A & Co. 34 Herr Albert M 32 Herrmann A 46 Hess & Swoboda ... 28 Hews A H & Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HoerberBros 17 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 19 Holm & Olson 26 Holton &HunkelCo 18 Home Cor School. . . 48 Hooker H M Co.... 48 Horticultural Advertiser 48 Horticultural Trade Journal 40 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarT II Igoe Bros 40 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 46 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 37 Johnson W W & Son 31 Jones Percy 14 Jones Robt Ross... 46 Kasting WFCo ... 19 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 28 Kellogg Geo M 27 Kennicott Bros 17 KervanCoThe 21 Kessler W A 21 Kift Robt 27 King Construct Co. 47 Klehm's Nurseries. 20 Kohr A F in Kramer IN &Son,. Ill Krier Nick Boiler Co 46 Kroeschell Bros Co. 45 ' Kruchtenjohn 17 Kuehn C A 18 KuhlGeo A 36 Kyle & Foerster 17 LaCrosse Floral Co. 26 Lager & Hurrell 37 Lange A 23 Landreth Seed Co.. II LeboriousJJ 23 Leedle Floral Co . . . 36 Leistner Oscar 17 Lemon Oil Co 47 Leonard Seed Co. . . 31 McCallum Co 19 McConnell Alex ... . 23 McCullough's J M Sons Co 19 McGee Walters.... 38 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellarChas W.. 17 McKenna P & Son. 23 MatthewsonJE 26 May&CoLL 23 Meconi Paul 21 Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co 35 Mette Henry 34 Meyer John C & Co. 20 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 21 Morehead Mfg Co... 48 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MullerAdolph 37 Murray Samuel 26 Myers Florist 28 Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 42. Mention the American Florist when writing Nat Flo B of Trade. 48 New England Nur- series 36 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 21 Nicholas JobnS.... 28 Niessen Leo Co ... . 19 Oechslin Frank 37 Ostertag Bros .... 27 PalezPaulM 28 Palmer W J & Son . 26 Park Floral Co 26 Peacock Dahlia Farms 35 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano, Rossi & Co 26 Pennock-MeehanCo 21 Penn the Florist 26 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A I Phillips Bros 28 Pierce F & Co 44 Pierson AN (Inc).. 33 Pierson F R Co..I 35 Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 30 PillsburylL 44 Podesta&Baldocchi 27 Poehlmann Bros Co 24 25 PoUworth C C Co 118 27 Portland Flower Store 27 Pulverized Manure Co 38 QuakerCityMachine Works 47 Raedlein Basket Co 20 Randall A L Co.... 17 Randolph & Mc Clements 46 Rawlings Elmer.... 33 Ready Reference... 41 Reed & Keller 44 Regan Ptg House ... 46 Reid Edw 19 Reinberg Geo 17 Reinberg Peter 13 Rice Bros 18 Rice Co. M 20 Rotiinson J C Seed Co 31 Roemer Fred 32 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 18 SaakesOC 27 Sabransky John F.. 34 Saltford Flowr Shop 28 ScheelFF 33 Schiller, the Florist. 28 SchilloAdam 44 Schlatter W & Son. 40 SchlingMax 26 Schmidt J C 32 Scottjohn 35 SharpPartridge&Co 48 Siebrecht George C 21 Situation & Wants.. 25 Skidelsky S S & Co. 11 Smith AW &Co... 27 SmithED&Co....38 40 Smith & Hemenway 47 Smith Henry 28 Smith Wm C 18 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 47 Stoothoff H ACo... 47 Storrs & Harrison. 31 35 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 47 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 23 Thompson Car Co.. 33 Thomson Wm & Sons Ltd 38 Thorburn J M & Co 31 TottyChasH 36 Vaughan AL&Co. 13 Vaughan's Seed Store I II III 20 29 33 35 37 44 46 Vick's Sons Jas 31 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 28 Wagner Park Cons. Ill WalkerFA &Co.. 28 WallaceFD 44 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 27 WeberFH 28 Weiland&Risch... 17 Welch Bros 19 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 32 Wietor Bros 14 17 Wilson RG 23 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 18 WittboldGCo....23 29 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 28 Wood Bros 33 WredeH 31 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 23 7.ech & Mann 17 Ziska Tos 17 No loss if you mend your split carn a tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaitei & Son. BEFORE " • AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There, CUT PIOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO WAaUFACTURCnB rMlliLADELPMlA, PA. * Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). 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The American Florist. 41 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Amucmias excelsa. April, 1912, importation. <> to 7-in. pots, 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to 40 ins. higb. $1 to ¥2 each. Excelsa. April. 1913 im- portation. 3 to 5 tiers, 5 to 6-in. pots, 35c to 75c. Robusta Compaeta glauca. O-id., $1.25 to .■^l.GO. Godfrey Asclimann, 1012 W. Ontario sr., Philadelphia. Araucarles excelsa, 2-3 tiers, 50c each; 3-4 tiers. 75c each; G-in.. 4-5 tiers, $1 each; 512 per doz. ; 7-in., 4-5 tiers, §1.50 eacli; $1S per -in.. $2 per 100; seedlings $1. Sprengeri, 2yi-in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. 0. Asparagus plumosus. strong seedlings from greenhouse grown seed, 85c per 100; $7.50 per 1,000, prepaid. Switzer Bros., L. B. 636, Monti- cello, Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; S-in., 6c. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000, James Viek's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2JA-in., iS2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $35 per 1,000. J. 0. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. Hatcheri, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M, Emmans, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated, ISc per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35e to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Aucubas, large. $3 to $3.50 each; Japonica, 2-ft., $1; Aucuba type, 2-ft., $1. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Baytrees: stnndai'ds. 48 ins., stem, 30 diam., $7. SO each; 48 in. stems, 26 ins. diam,, $5. Half standards: 30 in. stems, 2G ins. diam., $5; 30 in. stems, 22 ins. diam., $4. The Storrs t.*c Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Eoehrs Co., Rutb- erford, N. J. ^ BEDDING PLANTS. Seasonable plants, from 2i.o-in., pots, $3 per 100: Asparagus Sprengeri, Antbericum vita- tum variegatum. artillery plants, parlor ivy, Euonymus radicans. variegated and golden va- riegated: Swalnsona alba, moon vines, passion vines. Plants from 3-iu. pots, $4 per 100; Ivy, hardy English; passion vine, Ampelopsis Veit- ehii. Chrysanthemums. Advance, Polly Rose, White Cloud, Diana, Pacific Supreme, 2y.-in.. .fa per 100; Myrtle plants, 3-in.. $1 per doz.; 4-in.. ,$1.50 per doz. Passion vine, 4-in., 10c each. Honeysuckle, Halleana, 4-in.. ,$1 per doz. C. Eisele. lltb and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Bedding plants, geraniums. Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perlcins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; .3-in., $5 per 100. Yinca Var., 3-in., $5 per 100. Lemon Verbenas, cigar plant, coleus, al- ternantheras, red and yellow; ageratum, blue; verbena, Salvia Zurich, aster. 2-iu., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J. Bedding stock, geraniums, .$8 per 100. Nas- turtiums. 3-in. , $3 per 100. Petunias, 3-in. , $6 per 100. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $.3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. BEGONIAS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat them All." BEGONIA LORRAINES, all strong, extra choice plants, from leaf cuttings for im- mediate or later delivery, 3-in. at $17.50 per 100; 4-in. at $25 per 100. Cash with order. . ELITGH-LONG GREENHOUSES, DENVER, COLO. Begonias, Zulu King, 2%-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., .$7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias, 2-in., single pink, white and red, $3 per 100. HENKY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries for field planting, strong, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, a fine plant to grow in field for Xmas sales; full of berries, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cluster Peppers, strong 2%-in., $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2%-in,, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove. 111. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Box trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BULBS. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page, Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, frecsins, California grown, mammoth •■(l-in. and up, $8 per 1,000; choice, y. to %-In., $5; first quality, % to i/o-in., $3. Vaughan's Giant White, long stem variety, .1)1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Purity, true, % to l-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; % to yi-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; %-in. and over, $1.75 per ion; $15 per 1,000; % to %-in., $1.50 per lOli; $12 per 1,000. Freesla hybrids Dr. Ragonieri, per 100, $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii. 6-7-inch bulbs, 350 to case, .$5.50 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 7-9-iudi, 200 to case. $9 per 100; $32.50 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-in, 8-0- in., and 9-10-in. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St., New York. MAMMOTH CALLA BULBS. $6 per 100. Second size, 1 inch to 1^, inches, $4.50 per 100. Cash with order. Hogan, Kooyman & Co.. 355 12th St., Oakland, Calif. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 0-7 inch, $S per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $9 per 100; .$85 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lilium Harrisii, e-7-inch. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9-inch, $9 per 100; $S0 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St, New York. CANNAS. Cannas, 3-in. pots, good sorts, $3 per lOo; $25 per 1,000. King Humbert, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cannas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra good stock in the following varieties: Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress .$6.00 White Perfection 0.00 Bonfire '. 6.00 Victory 5.00 White Lawson S.OO Winsor 5. CO WIBTOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. $55.00 55.00 55.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 Chicago. Carnations, field-grown. The Herald, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Gloriosa. $8 per 100: $75 per 1,000. Pink Delight, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. White Wonder, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. White Enchantress, White Perfec- tion, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress. Washington, Victory, Scarlet Glow, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATION PLANTS FOR SALE.— A nice stock of healthy field-grown carnation plants for sale, consisting of White and Pink En- chantress, White Perfection, Bonfire, etc. Grow- er going out of business reason for selling. Write for prices. D. E. Freres, 162 N. Wabash .4ve.. Room 218, Chicago, 111. Carnations, White Perfection, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress. $5 per 100; $40 per l.Ono. J. A. Budloug, 82-86 Randolph St., (^hicago. Carnations, Beacon, Enchantress. White Per- fection, fine field-grown stock, August deliv- ery, $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Mil waukee. If You Do Not Find What You Nesil in Our Ready Reference Deparfment, Write Us About It, 42 The American Florist. July 26, Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Eosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cuttings, .$3; 25, $5; 50, $7; 100, .$12; 1.000, §100. Dailladouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnations, fine field-grown plants, Beacon and Winsor, ?5 per ICO. M. JI. Dye, Sala- manca, N. Y. Carnation Princess Dagmar, .$12 per 100; .flOJ per 1,000. Patten & Co., Tewksbnry, Mass. Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Chi- cago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHAS. RAZEE 100, DONATELLO 200, GLORY OF PACIFIC 100, IVORY 570, OCTO- BER FROST 175, PINK IVORY 200, PACIFIC SUPREME 400, POLLY EOSE 200, COL. D. APPLETON 150, GOLDEN EAGLE 100, MAJOR BONNAFPON 700, MRS. H. ROBIN- SON 300, PINK GEM 600, PATTY 250, PEES. ROOSEVELT 150, EAMAPO 125, ROMAN GOLD 600, DICK WITTERSTAETTER 450, GLBNVIEW 100, JOHN BURTON 650, MAN- HATTAN 450, NAOMAH 300, SMITH'S SENSA- TION 180, WHITE BONNAFFON 300, W. H. CHADWICK 500, YANOMA 200. Price— 2Vi-lnch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. POMPONS in variety; prices and varieties quoted on applica- tion. ELMER D. SMITH & CO. ADRIAN, MICH. CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2 1/2 -in. pots. Per 100 Per 1.000 Shrimpton ,f2.50 $20.00 Comeleta 3.50 30.00 Lynnwood Hall 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.0O 25.00 Pacific Supreme 2.50 20.00 Halliday 2.50 20.00 Poc. Crimson 2.50 20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Crocus 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARN.VriON CO. JOLIET, ILL. Chrysanthemums, the leading varieties, early and late. Write for list of varieties left, 2%- in., .$3 per 100. HENEY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. CTirysanthemnms. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. CROTONS. Crotons, 3^4 and 4-in, $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain. .$10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen, strong 2Vt-inch, best colors, ,$5 per 100.. C. C. PoUworth Co. , Milwaukee. Wis. DRACAENAS. Dracsenas, Lindeni and Massangeana, 6-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12 per dOK.; 7-in., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed fetore, Chi- cago and New York. Dracrena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns, Elegantissima, 6-in., 50e each; 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Eostonieusis, 8-in., .$1 each: specimens in 10-in. pots, $3 to ,$4 each. F. R. Piersou Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 8-in,, $1.50 each; 10-in., $2.50. .T. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Ferns, Boston, 6-ln., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.; S-in., $12 per doz.; Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., $8 per 100. The Geo. Witt- bold_Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago^ Boston and Whitmani ferns, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M, Emmans, Newton, N. J. BOSTON PEENS, fine stock plants, O-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C, C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in, Erie Floral Co., Brie, Pa. per 100. Ferns. John Scott, Eutland Rd. and B. 45th St.,_Brooklyn, N._Y. Ferns. Boblpink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficns Pandurata, 6-in., ,$'3.50 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Rubbers. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. GARDENIAS, Gardenias, Veitchii, 2>/4-in., $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 3-in., $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 3>,4-inch Nntt. Grant and Lake- land. .$6..50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Geraniums, 250,000, good 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nntt and Poitevinc, .$10 per 1,000. lilcard, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Hem, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buehner, Eicard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., ,$5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, for varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New^ York. Geraniums, 'Nutt. 2V>-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., E. F. D. No. 2, Erie, Pa. GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, .$1.10 per 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala, Huckleberry foliage, .$2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,0C0; dagger ferns, ,$1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Beaveu. Evergreen, Ala. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. and 7-in. pots, 35c and 50c each. Large plants in tubs, $2 and $3 each. Specimens, in half barrels, $5 and $7. 50. F. R. Pierson Co. , Tarry town-on-Hud- son. N. Y. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, ?, and 4-in. stock at $5 and $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. rviEs English ivy, 4 ft., 4-ln. pots, $15 per 100; 4^4-in., $20. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. English ivy, grown In 3^4 and ■4-in. pots, $10 per 100. P. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., J^. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Cherries, Fra Diavola, 2y2-in., $3 per 100. Jerusalem cherries for field planting, 2V'-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. LAUREL. Lanrus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Eoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg. Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley, pips, Berlin and Ham- berg, $32 per case of 3,000. J. M. Thorhurn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 2.50. H. N. Brnns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales, $2.75 bale. Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights, 111. Sphagnum Moss, Fancy Cut Perns. Get our prices before yon place your orders. H. Allen & Co., Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Sphagnum moss, full size bales, -clean stock, new burlaps. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. ' Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chest- nut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, vines and climbers, autumn bulbs, roots, conifers, pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrnba, vines, trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullett, Norristown, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteviana, 4% to 5-in., 20 to 25 ins. high, 35c to 50c; 6y.-in., COc to 75c; 0 to 7-in., pots, 30 to 40 ins. high, $1 to .$2; 7-in., inade-up, 1 large in center, 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3. Belmoreana, 4%-in., 25e to 35c; 5% to 6-in. pots, 60c to .$1. Made-up, 3 plants in pot, 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock, Wyncote, Pa. Pahns, Kentias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4-jn. to 10-in., $1.50 per doz. to $15 each. Co- cos Weddeliana, 1^^-\-a.^ $15 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms, Kentias. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms of all kinds. 'The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. ~Palms, John~Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. FANDANUS. Pandanns Veitchii, 5-in., .$1; 6-in., $1.50; 7- in., .$2; 8-in., $2.50; 8-in. tubs. $3. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanns Veitchii, large specimena, 10 and 12-in., $5 and .'$7.50 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Clncinnatl,_ O. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-ln., $1 to $1.50 each; 7-in., $2 each. Poehlmaun Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Pandanus Veitchii. 4-in., $5 per doz., $35 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. PANSIES Pansies, Romeo Prize Winners, bud and bloom. .$1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. Hum- feld, Clay Center, Kan. PEONIES. PEONIES 4c TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima. Festiva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure, Livingstone. Richardson's Dorchester, etc., at Sc per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shenandoah, Iowa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^3- The American Florist. 43 PEONIES. ••I'KoNiKs I'ou rucAsunr:." ThlH houk or '-IVoMli-ii for flousuro" Klvi's lii- fanimtluu on inviiy hliitoi}-, soil niiil pluiita to list; liow iii]tl whtn to iiliiut: fortlllzi'i-a iiiiil Uow to ui>|ily; nud ilosorlbes tlic most oxtcrislvu lilantliiK of roiilly valuable iii'oulc8 tver K"tli- cri'il toitotloT uiijor the sun; doserlbos tbo olil uuil now uH w*'ll us plebeian auil arlsloerut of the iieoTiy family. It yon want Information on the iilant that stands next to the rose In l>eauty. that Is praetleally known to the ania- teura slinidy as a red. white and pink peony, iheu send for "reonlos for I'leasnro." \Vc niso Issue a special wholesalo prko list of peonies for fall sales. 10l;i. Send for both of the book- lets. Our eataloK of everythluf; you need mailed oil application. Write for It today. TIIK GOOD & KEESB CO.. The Largest Rose Growers In the WorW. Boi 18. SprlDgfleUI, Ohio. FBENCII PEONIES. Write for my new descriptive catalofiue which will he Issued .Tuly ^.'i. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, (•hen«>nfeau.v, France. PEPPERS. thrlsUnus popptTs, New Cluster, branching new Cluster nnd Solanum Melvinl, 2Vriii. pots. Sa per lOO; $25 per l.OiiO. yiiO or more at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechsliu, 4011 Quincy St., Cl^cago. Cluster peppers, 2V'-in., $3 per 100. Celes- tial peppers. 2V.-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. rochlniimu Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. Ill- Celestial peppers and Solanum, 3-in., $5 per 100. IIKNRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula obcouica. 4-in., $5 per 100; ?45 per 1.000; 2>i-in.. $1.50 per 100; ?14 per l.OOU. .Malacoides. giant baby primrose, 2Vii-in.. ?2 per 100; 300 for ?5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa; ___^ Primroses. Chinese. Obconica alba and rosea. .^2 per 100. Forbes! and Malacoides, $2. Obooulcn gigantea, %Z. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Primula Chinensis and obconica, all colors, $1 per 100; $25 per l.OOO. Primula Malacoides, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vlUe, 0. Primula obconica grandi. 2i,^-iE., $3.50 per 100; ?30 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Primrose, obconica and Chinese, 2i,^-in.. S3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primulas, obconica grandi, 4-in., $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Primula malacoides (Giant Baby), 2M:-in.. $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. POINSETTIAS. •■COLORADO GROWN PLANTS BEAT THEM ALL." POINSETTIAS, true type; strong 2-in., .ill guaranteed extra fine stock, $5 per 100. ELITCH-LONQ GREENHOUSES, Denver. Colo. Poiusettias. strong 1^f>-\rt. stock, $5 per 100; S45 per 1,C00. Cash. X. Wiegand Sons Co., Indianapolis. Ind. Poinsettias, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias, 2i/.-in. at $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Poinsettias. 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Poinsettias"! 1Y^-\^., .?5 per 100. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ROSES. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Per Per Fine 2i/'-in. stock. lOO 1000 Richmond $3.50 $30.00 Pink Killarney 4.50 40.0D WIETOR BROS. 162 North Wabash Arc. Cliicago. ROSE PLANTS. 100 l.'-OI Pink Killarney, 2i4-in $4.00 .•JSo.OD Pink Killarney, 3-in ."i.co 45.00 Chatenay, 3-in 4.00 35.00 Ivory, 3-in 4.00 35.00 UNITED STATES CUT FLOWER CO. • ELMIRA, N. Y. Roses. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, grafted or own root, ?30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. 500 Bon Silene, 4-in., $8 per 100. 500 Richmond. 4-in., SS per 100. 500 Radiance. 3-in., $8 per 100. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Roses, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses, special for July. Milady, Mrs. Ceo. Shawyer nnil .Mrs. ('has. Hussidl, grafted, $l,'i lier luo; $1-10 pi'r l.iiiii. Killarney. Mrs. Aaron Ward. Uuly lUlUnKdon. Double Pink Killarney. Mrs. Taft, White Klllarni'y, My Maryland, grafted. $10 iier 100; $00 piu- 1,000. Roses on own roots, Killarney and Mrs. Taft, 2'/i-ln., $3.50 per loO; $:I0 per l.OuO. A. N. Pierson. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Rose plants, own root, all first-class stock, Rlchnionds, 2-lncli at 4c; ;i-lui-h at Oe. I'lnk Killarney. 3-lnch at Cc. While Killarney, 3- Ineh at Oc. American Beauties, 31nch at 10c. The Park Floral Co., Denver. Colo. Rosea. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond. Lady Illlllngdon. Killarney Queen. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-IIndson, N. Y. Roses, grafted. White and Pink Killarnev. SK'-ln., $10 per 100. 2.000 Beauties, own root, 3>A-in. pots. $10 per 100. Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, 111. Roses, Pink Killarney, 21/1 -in. pots. $30 per 1.000. Pink Killarnev. 3-ln.. $45 per l.OOO. Fine stock. L. B. CODDINGTON. Murray Hill. N. J. 1.250 surplus Richmond plants. 3-ln., $35 per 1.000. Surplus Smilux. 3-ln.. .$25 per 1.000. Fine plants. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J; Roses. My Maryland and Richmond, strong plants at $6 per 100; 3-in. stock. Brides nnd Maids, 4-in. at $7 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per lOO. Ciiarles Lenker, Freeport, L. L, N. Y. Roses, .3-in.; 000 Richmond, 300 Carnot. .$0 rer 100. 2i4-in., .50 Carnot. $5 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. SALVIAS. Salvia. Scbenley. Ball of Fire, Bonfire, King of the Carnets. Splendens, Zurich, 2i/..-in., .$2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Salvia Snlendens and Bonfire. 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Dracscna indivisa. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums. 2-in.. $1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens. 2-in.. $3 per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in. $2 per 100. Double Alyssum, 2-in.. .$2 per 103. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. SEEDS. Asparagus plumosus uaoiH seed — To close out a larfre late matured crop. Under 25.000 at $1.25 ■per 1000; over 25,0C0 at $1 per 1.000. First- class in every respect. Drake Point Green- houses, Yalahfl . Fla . Seed, Vick's Giant pansv seed, % oz., ' 75c: % oz.. ,$1.35: oz., $5. All varieties of flower seeds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds, cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewherei in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, superb quality seeds for florists. TIic Storrs & Harrison. Co., Painesville, O. Pansy seed. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Seeds, new crop turnip now ready; Robert Buist Company, Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX. Smilas, 2-in., .?2 per ICO; .$17.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Smilas. $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lan caster, Pa, _i Srailax, strong 3-in., $4.50 per lOO; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Smilas, strong 3-in. at $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, ready to shift, 2 1/^ -inch. $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Plant Depart- ment, Morton Grove, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions. Linnreus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 ner 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAS. Vinca Var., 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per 100. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. Vlnca A'arlcsata, 4-In. pots, $12 per lOQ. Chiirlrtt I.onUcr. Krcepoi't, L. I., N. Y. Vlncu Var., fine strong 4-ln., 12c. J. W. Nj^Muji. \\\\\ v.. ITth St., Chicago. STOCK WANTED. WANTKI)— For early fall planting, nine thou- sand strong three or four-year-old CALIFOR- NIA PRIVKT. Quote lowest price P. O. B. I*hlladei[thla. JO.SEl'II IlUULtlY, IlaverforU. I'a. BUILDING MATERIAL. Buililing material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, slicathing, flooring, wliltc eedur posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Ilaw- thorue and Weed Sts., -Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars u)) to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponsct, Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg.. New York. Building materiaL cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C, Moninger Co., 002 Blnck- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2G42 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitcbings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New Y''ork. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Self-tying carnation supports and hose stakes. The Carnation Support Co., Conners- viUe, Ind. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y'. MISCELLANEOUS. Lemon Oil Co.'s Standard Insecticirle, ^/i pt., 25c; pt., 40c: qt.. 75e: V- gal., $1.25; gal.. $2; 5 gals.. $9: 10 gals.. $17.50. Lemon Oil Co., Dept T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more, Md. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed Arms. Manufactured by Clay &; Son, Stratford. London, Eng. Nic. Krler's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marsbfield Ave., Chicago. Fertilizers, Darling's hone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write (Is About It. 44 The American Florist. July 26, Raffia, imported by us direct from Mada- gascar. Vauglian's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorli. Wizard Brand Pulverized Slieep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Steele Yards, Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Euchbinder Bros., 518 Milwauliee Ave., Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that gooa putty (semi-liquid). The Blastic-Lylie Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Threads of all Itinds (Green Silkaline). John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Florists' supplies of all liinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all liinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New Yorli. Fertiline. Elmer D. Smith & Co., -Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PANS. Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughaii's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorli. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., (Jumbridge, Mass. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- flngev Bros. Pottery, Port Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Heru- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. F. Kohr, 934-38 Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2010 Herndon St., Chicago. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz. by ex- press. K. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bed pots, standard, azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Oscar Pink, Pottstown, Pa. Samples free. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to S feet, per 100, 85c; 500 $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; ?3 per 1.000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 6iic per 100; .f5 per 1,(300. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co., B. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning. H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co.. J. B., Chicago. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co., New York. 1-Ioerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS Id this line, havinsr been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value Of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction ^aranteed. Rock-bottom prices, Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. "cHicAcof A STIC A USEJTNOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer tban putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and NovelitJes, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbuni Carnation Staple We iind it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L.PILLSBURY Galesburg.ni. Kastiug Co., Win. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kenuicott Bi'os. Co., Chicago. Ivesslev, Wm. A., New York. Ivruchten, John, Chicago. KuehE, C. A., St. Louis. Mo. Ivyle & Foerster, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., aud Cleveland, O. McCullough's Sons Co., J. M., Cincinnati, O. .McKellar, Chas. W., Cliicago. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower E.Kchauge, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philacleli)hia, Pa. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo. , Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn, Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Peunock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago. P' ehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PuUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co., New York. Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, viz.: FLORISTS', Special REGULAR Write today for Prices. Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO FLOI^AN D. AX^M.LAGE INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASH 3AO CHICAGO Me'Dllon the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concernipg Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDU RIVEK N. J Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, GHIGAGO Smith. Wm. Co., St. Louis. Mo. Thompson Caiuiation Co., J. 1).. JoHot, 111. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. W'eilana & Riseh, Chicago. Wietof Bros., Chicago. Zed & Mann, Chicago. Zlska, Joseph, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9I3- The American Florist. 45 The Allied Trades Descriptive particulars -with dr;iwini:s (ir phoiok'raphs. i( possible o( any new appa- ratus or dt'vtcc which may prove helpful to ttie trade are solicited for this ilejiarl ini'nt z:^ Chicagfo Notes. The A. r)iotS(h Co., •2042 Sheirield avenue, report-s that trade in the build- liiR line is ver.v encouraging at present iind that the season as a whole prom- ises to lie very satisfactory. David Hurr' if Ottawa has placed an order wirh thus tiriii for a house (i.lxlHHi feet. which is nearly equal in length to the largest house in the country. The Garland Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. of Des Plaines has .iust re- v'eived a nice order from C. C. Shaffer of San Francisco, Calif., for a private conservatory for F. J. Hart of that city. This firm has also lioolved two orders for new houses in Indiana, one in Massachusetts and another in Kan- sas. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 West Erie street, sold three more boilers this week, one to Otto Dwehler of South Bend. Ind., another to Nick Dahm of Niles Centre and one to Gus Ehr- hardt. brother of the famous picnic- grove Ehrhardt of Park Ridge. Walter S. McGee. 5327 Ellis avenue, is now dealing in all kinds of green- house supplies and materials besides his old line of fertilizers and insecti- cides. He is special agent for the Wiz- ard Brand Manure and Darling's fer- tilizers: The Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 846-S4S West Superior street, are receiving a great number of in- quiries from interested florists and this season's business in this line with them promises to be the best ever. Dwight L. Harris of the Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, says that trade among the florists is improving and that their supply of cattle manure is now equal to the de- mand. The Nic. Krier Boiler Works. 22.J-2T North Marshfield avenue, sold two hot water boilers this week to Wietor Bros., the large wholesale growers on Devon avenue. The Lord oc Burnham' Co. is booking some nice orders in this vicinity and one of the most recent ones is that of ■tto Dwehler, of South Bend, Ind. The John C. Moninger Co. shipped the first carload of material this week for the large new Holton & Hunkel range in Milwaukee, Wis. Hartford, Conu". — John A. Brodrib is building an addition to his green- house. Sacramento, Calif. — The park board plans a flower show for some time this fall. Chico, Calif. — Miss Leona Palmer of this city won the Chico State Nor- mal School's first prize for the best assortment of sweet peas grown by any student in the Sacramento valley. Belfast. Me.— Everett L. Hamilton, son of Willis S. Hamilton, with whom he is associated in the florist business, and Miss Hattie Newcombe were mar- ried Sunday, July 13. After a honey- moon of a few weeks they will return to this city to reside. Columbus, O. — Articles of incorpor- ation have been filed by the Graff Bros. Co., to deal in flowers, seeds, trees, etc., capital, $25,000. Theresa Plynn, Ben Flynn, Charles H. Wheeler, Edward L. Taylor, Jr., and Nathan Gurnble are the Incorporators. I'or a luiiiilior of .years we liftvo furrilHliod our cllHtomerB with plpluK plans. IMease retiieiiiliiT tluil ttio jilaiis wo ileslKii are not "trust to Inek" or "rule of thiiuili" phliis, lint lire linseil on seli'iitllle cnKlneeriiif; prlnelliles, eombineil with u praetleal e.\periellce of over a iiuiirler ol' a century In heating en^'i- iieertiiK. Our hoatlnj; jihins are far ahead of orUlnniw pipluR sy-stems, and we claim that no one In this traile has had the wide and varied experience of our HeatlnK KuRlneer In this direction. .Vny size pipe can he used with the Kroeschell System — I'/i-lnch, IV^-lnch, ii-lnch or 4-lnch pipe. No deep 1 oiler pita reipilred. The Kroeschell Threaded Tube I'lpluK .System Is belnc Instnlled for many modern Kreenhonse estaldlshments. for which we furnish tdans and tools. This system of pliiliiR Is ahead of all others — Hvery customer has ordered again — Investigate It— Best aud cheapest for commercial ranges and private conservatories. Small Valve Control Kroeschell System The conservatories of Mr. Charles P. Limlievt, of Grand Rapids, Mich., are built of the latest type of trussed iron frame construction, furnished by the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago. The Heating System was designed by the Kroeschell Greenhouse Engineering Depart- ment, and the equipment includes a No. 7 Kroeschell Boiler and Threaded Tube Piping System. Each greenhouse is divided into two sections "with continuous piping, arranged so that the same, or difterent temperatures can be secured in each section. Very small valves are used to control the radiation (distinctly a Kroschell feature). The central heating system is operated by hot w^ater gravity circTilation and is used to heat the following: Residence of Mr. Charles P. Limbert, supplied with 1,800 sq. ft. of radiation, 220 ft. from boiler. Conservatories at residence, the greenhouses, also gardener's apartments (with 1,200 sq. ft. of radiation), work rooms, carriage rooms and garage. Residence and Conservatory ^\ hi ||Mq4| [ w 220 ft. from Boiler "VERY SAKSFACTORY IN EVERY RESPECT." "Enclosed please find nineteen pictures taken from different positions of buildings aud greenhouse, heated by central heating plant equipped with one of your boilers, which has proven very satisfactory in every respect. "The gardener, likes the Boiler, Piping System, and the valve control vrhich was in- stalled according to your plans and specifications. "This is the first winter the center heating plant has been in operation and we find it economical and more satisfactory in every way than the former arrangement of sep- arate heating plants for the different buildings. "We have about 1,800 feet of radiation in the residence, vehich is located 220 feet from the boiler and we only lose 2 degrees of heat in running the water from the boiler to the residence.*' Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 19, 1913. (Signed) MK. CHAS. P. LIMBERT. NOT CAST IRON NOT CAST IRON KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. 46 The American Florist. July 26, THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Manufacturers of SelMying Carflation Supports and Rose Stakes CONNERSViLLE, IND. ( Patented ) Write for Price List B. Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCHBINDER Florists^ Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 518 MUwaukee Ave.,CHICAGO, ILL. "ELASTIC-LYKE" THAT GOOD PUTTY (Semi- Liquid). Positively will not get hard: will not run in hot weather; will not heave in cold weather. Write for prices. The Elastic-Lyke Co., (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO BOILER TIBES 6^4 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE e MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefierson Street CHICAGO, ILL. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 40^12 East 34th St . NEW YORK. Wired Toothpicks W/IOO J1.75: 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES- SZ7Plyinouth Place, CHICAGO. KRIER'S NEW STYLE BOILER Is the Biggest Money Saver There is for the Grower IT IS A SELF-FEEDER and Burns All the Smoke. We make this square boiler in 11 sizes to heat at least from 8.000 to 30,000 square feet of glass. Water space all around, front sides and back. Built of the best fire-box and flangre steel and charcoal iron tubes. Yes! We also make the Self-Feeding Fire Box Boilers and the Self- Feeding" Steam Boilers. Get acquainted with us as soon as possible for we can make you a proposition that no other firm can. Write today. NIC. KRIER BOILER WORKS, 2725-2727 North Marshtield Ave., CHICAGO. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVEOj THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.W. Comer sixth and Berk streets PHILAOEXJ>HIA. VENTILATme APPARATUS. Put Heating Problem Up To Rob't. Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. STEAM OR HOT WATER HEATINQ SPECIALIST. WRITE NOW. Siebert'a Zinc GlazinB Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust easy to drive. ?8 and li inch. Perlb.40c..S-lbs. $1.85. 20-1 bs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Cbicario. New York. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easr and tnie., because both bevels are on the same lide. Can^t twist and break j the glass in driving. Galvan- ; Ized and will not rust. No tights or lefti. The Peerless Glazing Point ic patented. No others like^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samplei free. | HENBYA. SREES.I 714 Cheitnnt BtreetX PUladelphlk. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Arc positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative oi glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two si7es. Hand H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for$5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Hi^land, Pittsbur^H, Fa- I9I3- The American Florist. 47 The Recognized Standard Insecticide. For Kricn. black, white fly. red spider, tlirips. mealy bu^; and scale. $1.00 per Qaart. $2.50 per Gallon. I'"or mildew, rust and bench funsri. Does not stain but cb-anses the [oliaue. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE [ For sterliziner soil and all soil vermin. $ 1 .00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap suckine insects on trees and nursery stock. Can be used in grrow- ing^ season as safely as in dormant season. 75cperQt. $1.50perGal. 10 Gals. $10. Twolua perceTit NicoVne $1.25 per Quart. $4.00 per Gallon. All our products are used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOR SAL£ BY SEEDSMEN Let us quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Is FarMo^re Durable Than pine. ,2 FEETjOR LOWgER. EENHOUSE AND OTfi|R BUILDING MiSkTERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND Ef^^.on when DES^D. I Mention the American Florist when writing **Red Devil" Fence Tools. No. 1900 "Red Devil" is a drop forced steel tool that should be in every greenhouse. Your wire fencing may need repairing, stretching or stapling. This "Red Devil" tool embodies every requirement of the fence builder. It is 11 inches long, gun metal finish and is for sale by hardware dealers everywhere. Ask your dealer for it. If you can't get it locally send us $1.20 for ONE only sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 151 Cliamliers S!., New York. MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILER is unequaller) for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to bu3- because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greentiouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today, Write (orfurtherinforma- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. SLPERIO^IvIaCHIINE & BOILERWORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Its a KiiiG IDEAL BOILER That you want in your Greenhouse This boiler is especially built to buro soft coal, is SMOKELESS and saves U of the season's fuel bill. King Greenhouses. Boiler. Gard- en Frames, etc., are all money savers. Write for reasons. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., 29 King's Road, North Tonawanda. N. Y. All the Sunh'shi All Day Houses I ^ n. are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 Ibi. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back; why try cheap substitutes that malcera do not dare to guarantee ? ^TIB E A. STOOTIOPP CO., MOnHT TBEHOH, H. T EVANS* Improved PI Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing 'fiiW 1 IHUCj r^oppiSflrti Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. 3^1. Save your plants and trees. Just Ihft Ihing for Green- bousa and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug. Browa and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used accord- ing to directiona our Standard Insecticide ■will prevent ravages on your crops by insects, Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists* Supply Houses. If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write ua direct. h Pint - 25c; Pint - 40c; Quart - - 75c ^ Gallon. $1.25; Gallon, - $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, - $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 3'l to fiO parts. Poison KIL-WORM Poison Destroys Worms, Ants, etc., infesting golf, cricket grounds , paulis and lawns. Sure death to snails. Prices: 1 Quart Bottle, - - - - - $ 1.00 i Gallon Bottle, 1,75 1 Gallon Jug, 3.00 5 Gallon Jug, 13.50 Une gallon Kll-Worm makes 50 gallons liquid when mixed with water. Poison KIL'WEED Poison Not to be used on lawns. An unsurpassed preparation forremoval of grass, weeds, vines and bushes from paths, roadways, gutters, etc. One gallon Kil-Weed diluted with water will make 30 to 35 gallons of treating liquid 1 Quart Csn, i Gallon Can, 1 Gallon Can, Prices. $0.35 5 Gallon Can, .60 10 Gallon Can, 1. 00 1 Barrel, per gi - $4.00 - 7.50 lion, .65 Lemon Oil Company DepLl. 420 W. LejungtonSt,, • - Directions on every packa Baltimore, Md. 48 The American Florist. July 26, New YoRi- Chicago MOREHEAD Wichita, Kax. Ni-.w Orleans, La. reenhouse Heating is a perplexing question to all floiists except those using Morehead Steam Traps WAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? Jf not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in ^rpenbouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a tiorists' trap. Everv feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tbnn. Los Angeles Woodstock. Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7i^c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the ATnerican Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taug'bt by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positiops. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Sprin^ield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention- the Atnerican Florist when loriting Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIOB GRADE.. See Oar CataloKct. GIBLIN & CO., Utica. N.Y. Mention tJie American Florist when icritinr/ Steam and HotWater 46 9f You Should Worry' If you don't BULB your greenhouses with Hooker's Old English Liquid Pulty Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, whole;sale gi^ass, paints and putty loni Distance Phone 651 -659 West Washington Boulevard, t*hig*stng\ Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V»lllt*OyU Auto. 32107. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, nXDiOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 66 PINE STREET NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gorham & Ghapline Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing ^^ to do business with Europe .should send for the "florticnltnral Advertiser'* This is the British Trade Paper, being: read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong- to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of «H. A." CliUweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Notts, England Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save Yon Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOIV, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There Rmerica is "ths Prow of the UessbI; there may be mare comfort Mmidsbips, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 2, 1913. No. 1313 TheAmerican Florist EST.^BLISHED 1885. Copyright, 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at tile Post Office at Cliicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1S79. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3,1901. .Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 West Twenty-eighth Street, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19 22, 1913. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N. ]., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111.. Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N. Y.. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove. 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo., August 25-27, 1913. James B. Shea, Boston, Mass., Presi- dent; J.J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y,, Secretary- Treasurer, AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. I. S. Hen- DRICKSON, Floral Park, N. Y,. President; L. Mer- TON Gage, South Natick, Mass., Sec'y. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention, Nashville, Tenn., August 12-15, 1913. C, H. Tritsckler Nashville, Tenn., President ;W. F. Hutchinson, Sewickley, Pa., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. .Annual convention and exhibition at New York, ,1914. William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., President; Harry A, Bunyard, 342 W. Fourteenth street. New Y'ork, Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Pansies. The middle of August is the best time to obtain fine plants for the spring sales. Get a nice strain of seed, all the grades cost enough, but it does not pay to grow the cheaper grades unless they are to be grown by the tens of thousands and disposed of at a low price, but with a good class of trade the customers want a large flower and brilliant colors. A frame in which the soil is well forked, the lumps all broken up and the top soil made fine is the best place to sow the seed. While it takes a little longer to sow the seed in drills, yet for the handling in the future it amply repays. Take a stick an inch square the length of the frame and press it into the soil to the depth of half an inch, and in this sow the seed rather thinly, then cover lightly with fine soil. Make the drills about two inches apart. After the seed is planted wa- ter well and cover with a shaded sash that is lifted at both top and bottom. Keep the ground moist but do not go to the other extreme and keep it soaked. When the plants begin to make growth, remove the sash, and if the weather is dry keep them well watered. During an extremely dry spell they may be attacked by red spider, which will quickly ruin them. A good syringing in the evening will check these insects. For those who only grow a few thousand the best place is in cold frames where they can be planted from the seed bed about five inches apart in the richest of soil. When cold weather comes on cover with sash and if frozen for months no harm will be done, but if a warm spell occurs during the winter sea- son, and they become thawed out, raise the sash a little that they may have ventilation. Winter-Blooming: Geraniums. The late cuttings that were saved for plants for winter blooming should now be thrifty, well-branched plants in three or four-inch pots, and should be shifted to 5-inch pots. If they have been kept disbudded, as soon as they become well established in the 5-inch pots they will come into flower. There will be a demand for these plants as soon as the first frosts kill the outside stock and a few with flowers on them at that time will be wanted. The • larger amount ■ of the plants will not be in demand until later and by that time the pots will be full of roots and a constant bloom- ing plant will be assured. There may be some small, shapely plants in the field that will do for winter bloom- ing; if so they should be lifted and potted, but they will not bloom as well as the pot plants grown for this purpose. Geranium Propagating. It is none too early to begin the propagation of geraniums, especially if it is doubtful about there being stock enough. Any plants that have become established and made a growth that will furnish a cutting will not be injured by the taking of the growing end, in fact they will be benefited, for they will break more shoots for the September propagation. Many growers in making the fall propagation, after trimming the cut- tings, insert them in 2%-inch pots in soil, placing the pots on shelves near the glass. This is a very economical way of handling the cuttings after cool weather has set in, but for sum- mer propagation the bench of sand is to be preferred. In making the cut- tings trim off all the foliage except the small leaves at the tip. Be sure that the sand is pounded down hard so that it will retain all the water possible. In inserting the cutting use a small round stick as a dibble, mak- ing a hole just large enough in which to place the cutting. This will disturb the bed of sand much less than draw- ing a knife or other tool through it. After the cutting is placed in the sand, press the sand firmly and then water heavily so that the sand will settle firmly around the cutting. The cuttings should then be shaded from the sun either by papers or by stretch- ing cheese cloth over them. This will prevent wilting and evaporation. No further watering will be necessary until the plants begin to root. One of the greatest mistakes made by growers in the summer and fall 50 The American Florist. Aug. 2, propagation of geraniums is the con- tinual watering which will invariably cause damp off and rot. Never mind if the surface of the sand becomes dry, if it has been properly packed there will be moisture enough below to cause them to root. If the cuttings wilt a slight syringing or' placing wet papers over them will revive them. A good strike can invariably be made by following this method. Genistas. The genistas should be potted in the pots that they are to bloom by September 1, and a few days before potting should be trimmed into shape. It is a good plan with all soft wooded plants when growing rapidly not to cut at the top the same time the roots are disturbed, so it is better to do the pinching back before the shift- ing is done and then not again until the plants are beginning to grow in the new soil, plainly showing that root action has again begun after be- ing disturbed. The plants that are be- ing grown in prescribed shapes should be kept tied to the form, and as soon as established in the new soil, pinched back. They will stand considerable hard cutting back for some time yet, for the blooming shoots do not set until well into the winter. Keep the plants in as cool quarters as possible until the first of the year when if a few plants are wanted early they can be brought into warmer locations but these plants are cool growing sub- jects and do not like any great amount of heat. Stevia. All stopping of stevia should cease by the middle of August and the tall- growing varieties should be potted In their blooming pots, or if to be grown in a bench, planted out. The potting of these plants should be done careful- ly for the plant is very brittle where the branches break from the main stem, and are easily broken. The bet- ter way is to tie a piece of raffia around the plant and if it is very large two or three pieces before moving the plant. As soon as potted or benched place a stake in the center to keep the plant erect. Pot firmly, ramming the soil down hard with a stick or other tool: After spotting, water thoroughly, and place in a shady place, the plants will wilt more or less and a light syringing will help them to recover from this, but do not keep the soil soaked, yet dally waterings for those in pots will be required. As soon as the plants begin to grow re- move all shade and the pots can be plunged again outside in a frame. The dwarf varieties will not require to be potted until early In September if planted outside, but if grown in pots should be shifted in their blooming pots, generally 6-lnch, before becom- ing badly pot-bound. THE ROSE. Greenville, Tex. — ^Wise Atkinson is building a new greenhouse plant on North Walnut street. There' will be two greenhouses, an office and a work- room, besides a plot of ground for outside flowers. St. Paul, Minn.— a new $57,000 greenhouse, to take the place of the old houses, which are In a state of collapse, is proposed for Como park. Plants worth $15,000 will be lost un- less the new building is erected, ac- cording to Superintendent Fred Nuss- baumer. Cultural Notes. The young rose stocks should now be growing vigorously and increas- ing root action with full ventilation which naturally causes rapid evapora- tion of the soil; especially is this true where the plants are grown on raised benches. Great care should be exer- cised in watering at all times, and particularly now when the plants are so easily checked. Never allow the soil to become dry except at the sur- face, water thoroughly when you do apply it, which is the only way to keep the soil sweet and to insure per- fect drainage. It Is absolutely neces- sary at all times to keep the plant tied properly and not too compactly. Tie each growth separately and take a little extra pains. The plants can be tied symmetrically. This will give each plant an equal show and help greatly to bring a house up to a dependable cutting capacity. Of course, for a uni- form lot of plants the smaller or more backward lot of plants should not be allowed to come into flower until they have caught up with their more thrifty neighbors. In this way when one does begin to cut regularly a fair cut can be maintained almost daily. Cultivating should be done every week whether the range be large or small and the disbudding should be attended to also. Don't be timid about going down a few eyes from the bud. When removing them pinch back to good firm eyes. As for pinching the soft growth on allowing the buds to show color — this seems to be a sub- points of the game) rather a hard pull to keep the plants well clothed during the winter. Later on, when the plants are producing and thor- oughly established, we advocate the pinching of the soft growth in order to produce better stems and to bet- ter regulate and time the crop. Now just a few suggestions about the plants to be carried over. The principal commercial forcing roses at this time, from coast to coast, are American Beauty, Killarney and its sports, and Richmond. We could name perhaps a half dozen other varieties, well known but not what we would class as universally grown. At the same time there is not a great deal of difference in the method of culture outside of the temperature, so we will confine our remarks to the above va- rieties. It is now time to begin to dry off or rest the plants one intends carrying over. Very little resting is required if the plants are to be lifted from the raised benches and removed to solid borders into fresh soil, just enough to allow the soil to be lifted with the plants without disturbing or falling away from the roots. Turn the plants up a little, run a string around the top of each plant, after taking out the running wires, and re- move them, stakes and all. The house to receive them should be in readiness and the spaces marked off on the walls or boards where they are to go. This will do away with all guess work when planting. Have an extra amount of help for this work as it is essen- tial to transfer the plants rapidly and to have the house watered without in- terfering with the workmen. For in- AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Table Decoration by Mrs. Peterson at tiie Annual Exhibition. Boston, Mass., July 12-13, 1913. See Issue of July 19, Page 1405. ject that all growers do not agree on. We have found very little difference to speak of, the difference noted being that a little more foliage may be ob- tained by waiting for the buds to show color before severing them. Per- haps this is a slight advantage where grafted stocks are planted, because as a rule, they will drop more foliage, especially in the early fall, than own root stock. And for this reason we would suggest this method for the be- ginner, who as a rule has (through lack of experience in many of the fine stance, have as many "hands" lift- ing and carrying as will keep as many more planting and finishing up. Begin the planting of a 100-foot house by stacking at the far end. There will be nothing In the way. If a 200Joot house or longer, begin in the center of the house and finish one- half at a time, open up a trench the proper depth, place the plants In posi- tion and the outside plants about five inches from the sides of the bed and equalize the distance of the other two or three plants as the case may be. 19^3- The American Florist. 51 Keep the balls well down and of equal depth, allowing at least one Inch of space fronj the top of the beds when (Irmly packed to the top of the con- crete or board side wall. We have found that the soil can be packed to better advantag-e by llrming the soil with the feet, walking In between each row. as the plants can be easily pushed aside, allowing room for this method. .\fter packing firmly, the soil should lie leveled off and any uneven places tilled In. Then water thoroughly. Be sure that the water goes to every part of the bed. It may take several waterings to accomplish this. The plants should not go without wa- ter any longer than can be helped If only fifty feet at a time has to be finished up; an hour in the hot sun is about the limit. After watering. spray frequently over- head and keep a rather close atmosphere in the house for several ■days, avoiding draughts. We have had plants handled in this manner receive hardly any check whatever, and we consider it one of the best methods for getting flrst-class stock the second year. The resting period for the plants in solid beds to be carried over should he much longer, about three weeks for Killarney and from four to five weeks for Richmond. For the one-year-old plants we would suggest pruning 'down to about a foot from the ground; for the two-year-old stocks 18 inches to two feet. Prune when they have sufficient rest. Cut all the old ties away, pull the canes in fairly close to the stakes with new ties, and let the old mulch remain. Water thoroughly and after the first growth has been pinched and ripened, the old mulch ■can be removed and some good bone stirred into the soil, followed by a lib- eral mulch of half dampened cow manure. This treatment is for the ■second year for hard pruned plants. For the third year we advocate the removal of several inches of the old ^oil, replacing it with a compost com- posed of two parts soil to one of ma- nure, applied as prescribed for the above, after making some growth. Of ■course, one must use one's own judg- ment when watering and other con- ditions, as to the size of plants, height to prune, condition of soil, in fact on general conditions which naturally dif- fer among the growers scattered far and wide. But our suggestions are based on the average conditions ex- isting in most of the up-to-date rose ranges. We do not class American Beauty with the carried over stocks as we strongly advocate the planting of fresh stock of this variety every ■season, especially for the beginner or grower* of little experience. E. Bagfatelle Rose Hxhibition. At the interesting spring rose ex- hibition at Bagatelle, in Paris, 60 of the 136 new roses of 1912 were pre- sented for competition. Medals were awarded in the following order : Bagatelle gold medal, for French roseSj to the variety Madame Charles Lutaud, won by Pernet Ducher. A hybrid tea cross of an unnamed seedling and Marquise de Qinety; strong grower, branches stiff, not very thorny, ample, reddish, bronzy green foliage. The bud carried on a long ■Stem, is elongated, carmine ochre. The flower very large, double and cup- •ahaped, is superb, of a medium chrome yellow color, lightly tinged with rose on the outer petals. Bagatelle gold medal for foreign roses, to the variety Mabel Drew, won by A. Dickson of Newtownards, I'Ing. A hybrid tea, vigorous, frce-bloomlng. The long crest stem carries a very broad, of a deep, pure, velvety, scar- let red, agreeably perfumed, certificate. Wichm OSS ( Wichuriana x Salet) — Very remarkable, vigorous plant, a moss Wichuriana; branches covered with the fine soft spines of the moss rose, ovary and sepals of flowers GENISTA RACEMOSA. large, double flower, of perfect form, very fragrant, cream yellow, passing to intense canary when fully devel- oped. The following were not in competi- tion, the originator having already been awarded the gold medal : Louise-Catherine Breslau, (Perne- tiana)— Strong plant with bushy habit, handsome shining bronze-green foliage, thorns, numerous and small. Buds large, ovoid, coral red tinted with chrome yellow; flower very large, very, double, globular, with the outer petals very broad, remarkable for its color, a shrimp red shaded with coppery orange and chrome yellow on the re- verse of the petals. Mme. Edmond Rostand, (hybrid tea) ^-Vigorous, bushy grower, foliage dark green, elongated bud, globular flower, very large, very double with broad outer petals. Color flesh pink, shaded with salmon and reddish orange yellow in the center. Mrs. Amy Hammond, hybrid tea — Fi>ee blooming, elongated bud, opening well; fragrant, perfectly shaped flow- er; amber white, shaded apricot, deeper at the base of the petals, winning a certificate. Louise Lilia, hybrid ■ tea — Flower medium, double, cup shape; petals mossy; foliage brilliant deep green; flowers semi-double, in corymbs of six to 15 petals, soft pink, tinted carmine pink underneath, fragrant; certificate. BATTLE Ceeek, Mich. — The Battle Creek Horticultural Society and the Chamber of Commerce recently dis- tributed bouquets of sweet peas to each lady passenger passing through the city, boys with the flowers boarding each train. Cumberland Center, Me. — A devas- tating hailstorm visited this region July 21. In addition to other damage, much outside garden truck was ruined by the cold, the thermometer falling to 56 degrees. Frank H. Chase was among those whose stock was dam- aged. Portland, Me. — Miss Isobel Miller, who won several prizes at the recent exhibition of the American Sweet Pea Society at Boston, Mass., says that President Wm. Sim of the society thinks sweet peas grown in Maine are in a class of their own. He ascribes their vivid coloring to the invigorating air of their native state. With her father, Wm. Miller, of Lynn, Miss Miller has made her home on Bustins island, where the peas are grown, for several seasons. 52 The American Florist. Aug. 2, PEOPLE WE KNOW. Arthur M. Kirljy. Arthur M. Kirby, the newly elected vice-president of the American Sweet Pea Society, is a "Buckeye" by birth, having first glimpsed this world in Lorain County, Ohio, near the shores of Lake Erie in 1859. Shortly after this event his parents moved to Lex- ington, Ky., where his mother died at th'e outbreak of the Civil war. Arthur was then sent back to Ohio to live among his relatives until his father, on returning from the war, married again and settled in the Shenandoah valley, West Virginia, where Mr. Kirby's boy- hood was spent. As he developed to- wards manhood, realizing that the Southland at that time offered but few opportunities to a young man that had to work for his living, he was on the lookout for an occupation elsewhere and one day he saw in the Christian Herald Henry Ward Beech- er's account of his visit to Peter Hen- derson and his establishment in Jer- sey City. Mr. Kirby was a lover of flowisrs and gardening, purchasing supplies from the few firms that is- sued catalogues at that time, and the newspaper article suggested an appli- cation for a position along lines of his inclination. It was the first and only application he ever made, and Mr. Henderson wrote him to "come on," which he did the year of the Phil- adelphia Centennial (187G) and he has "stayed on" these 38 consecutive years and still feels fit for a few years more of his congenial life work. One of the hobbies of Mr. Kirby has been sweet peas, in which he has taken a studious interest before and since they leaped into importance with Mr. Bckford's earlier introductions. He familiarized sweet peas from the fields of Canada, from which a large portion of the seed supply came, with a normal yield of 25 fold, until the great California ranches, with an out- put of 100 fold or more, put Canadian grown sweet peas practically out of business. Then 'cross continent trips to keep in touch with Pacific coast conditions and productions in sweet peas and an occasional visit to Eu- rope, where they were studied at the exhibitions and trial grounds of the National Sweet Pea Society and else- where, including a visit to the cre- ator of the "Spencer" sweet peas on their original home grounds in North- amptonshire, supplemented by annual tests of all procurable new varieties of promise In the extensive trial grounds of Peter Henderson & Com- pany, have enabled Mr. Kirby to keep informed on sweet peas from the time of "Painted Lady" to the modern "Mendelian" production. Mr. Kirby has frequently voiced his theory that if we are to evolve a race of sweet peas better suited to American climatic conditions than most foreign productions, at least un- til they become acclimated, which some never do, it will be through the infusion of the "Blanche Ferry" and "Emily Henderson" sweet pea blood, the latter being a sport from the former, and both as distinctively American as any sweet peas probably ever will be. These old varieties are now, of course, both outclassed in size and form of flower, but not in floriferousness, fragrance and adapta- bility to our trying conditions. Mr. Kirby believes that it is the influence of their blood that has given us the early and winter flowering types and should it prove as dominant in the promised new race of "winter flower- ing Spencers" we will be nearing the goal of large waved flowered sweet peas that will thrive in the United States without being coddled and be- come what God evidently intended sweet peas to be, "everybody's flow- er" all the time. Parcel Post Chan^fes. Washington, D. C, ^uly 26.— The postoffice department has announced a series of changes in the operation of the parcel post system, including an in- crease in the maximum weight limit on packages, a reduction in the rates of postage within the first and second zones, and the substitution of a con- venient rate chart for the parcel post map in determining postage rates. Arthur M. Kirby. Vice-President American Sweet Pea Society. Since the establishment of the parcel post system numerous requests have been received at the postoflice depart- ment for an increase in the maximum weight limit of packages and corre- sponding reduction in the rates of post- age. After weeks of consideration of the subject, Postniaster General Burleson submitted to the interstate commerce commission and obtained its consent to the following changes, which are to be effective on August 15 : The first zone shall include the terri- tory within the local delivery of any office and the first zone rate of postage will apply to all parcel post mail de- posited at any ofiice for local delivery or for delivery by city carrier or on rural routes emanating from that post- office. The second zone shall include the re- mainder of what is now the first zone, together with the present second zone, and shall include all the units of area located in whole or in part within a radius of approximately 150 miles from any given postoffice. The rate of postage on parcels weighing in excess of four ounces in the proposed first zone, that is, for local delivery, will be reduced from 5 cents for the. first pound and 1 cent for each additional pound or fraction thereof, to 5 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional two pounds or fraction thereof. The rate for the proposed second zone, that is, the territory embraced within a radius of 150 miles from any given postoffice, will be reduced from 5 cents for the first pound and 3 cents for each additional pound (the present first zone rate), or 6 cents for the first pound and 4 cents for each addi- tional pound or fraction thereof (the present second zone rate), to 5 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional pound or fraction thereof. The maximum weight of parcel post packages will be increased from eleven pounds to twenty pounds, the increase of weight to apply only to the first and second zones. No change has been made in the restrictions as to the size and form of the package. Postmaster General Burleson states that the changes decided upon are somewhat in the nature of an experi- ment, and that it is expected that ex- perience gained in their operation will afford a valuable basis upon which to predicate future changes in reducing rates of postage and in increasing the limit of weight. The statistics collected by the department show that at least one-third of the total number of parcels are handled within the first and second zones, now to be consolidated into one zone. Under regulations adopted by the postmaster general the use of dis- tinctive stamps is no longer mandatory, and the public is now permitted to mail parcels with ordinary stamps affixed. The insura,nce fee, which originally was 10 cents, was found to be exces- sive, and Postmaster General Burleson has by order, effective July 1, 1913, re- duced to 5 cents the fee on parcels in- sured to actual value up to $25 and a 10-cent fee is exacted only on parcels insured to actual value of more than $25 and not exceeding $50. Under this arrangement the business of insuring packages has more than doubled, par- ticularly in the sending of valuable merchandise. Parcel Post Complaints. Former Postmaster - General Hitch- cock, it is said, regarded his installa- tion and administration of the parcel post as one of the most satisfying triumphs of his career. His zone sys- tem with its differential rates and the special stamps for each zone seem to have been regarded as the most effi- cient plan that could be devised, and the safeguards for the protection of the parcels dispatched through the mails all that could be expected in reason. The complications of delivers' have been great from the beginning, as was certain in the nature of things, but continued progress has been made in the facility and promptness of this part of the work. It was not to have been expected that all the difficulties would have been smoothed over in the earlier stages of the new enterprise as it still must be called. The complaints against the present methods were heard before the post- office investigating committee In the rooms of the Merchants' Association, Woolworth building. New York, May 27, and about twenty of the largest New York users of the parcel post were present. They were mostly in- terested in the mail order business, which has become so big a feature in t9^3- The American Florist. 5'3 SNAPSHOTS AT THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING. Picture No. 1, Patrick O'Mara, F. H. Traendly; No. 2, President Siebrecht; No. 3, Peter Beauerlin, John Leach, A. Demusey, Frank Nicquet. the merchandising methods of New York and other big cities. The principal objections presented to the administration of the system in vogue are included in the working of the zone system, the parcel post stamps, and the rough handling of packages. Several of the witnesses testified that so many of the parcels sent had been crushed in transmission that their customers had refused to ac- cept them. The result has been that the change has been made back to the express as a vehicle of transmission. As most of the customers on the rural routes ask for the parcel post for con- venience sake, the goods were sent to the branch offices, but were finally dis- patched directly to the railroads, to save the danger of injury to the goods by their taking the prescribed route. The injuries done to the packages had been found to have occurred here In New York. This statement appeared to voice the general experience that the fault appeared to be in the New York postoffice. The objection to the parcel post stamps, their easy confusion from their •being of the same color and their lack of distinction in denomination was ex- ploited in various ways. It was urged and the committee of inquiry approved the motion that there should be no spe- cial stamps, only the regular ones used. When the system was first inaugurated the discrimination of special stamps suited for each zone was regarded as a very desirable method in the facilita- tion of business and the avoidance of blunders. Experience, which so often condemns theory, appears to have done so in this case. Whether in practice the postoffice can handle bulky packages containing articles that can be easily Injured is beginning to inspire some doubt, at least under the system of collection and handling now In vogue. The express offices appear to be get- ting back a good deal of their old busi- ness, which the first enthusiasm over the parcel post took from them. • This, however, does not for a moment imply that a more efficient detail of practice may not be found to remedy the fault. The shippers expressed the conviction p. A. Chopin. President New Orleans Horticultural Society. that the abolition of the zone method, a flat rate payable in ordinary postage stamps, and the privilege of delivering goods direct to the scales and paying by the pound or ton, would go very far to remedy the evils of which they com- plained.— New York Commercial. New York Florists' Club Snapshots. The accompanying snapshots were taken at the New York Florists' Club outing July 1 by A. J. Guttman. In the first is shown two ex-presidents of the S. A. P., who are also ex-presi- dents of the New York Florists' Club, both active in every good work per- taining to horticulture. No. 2 shows President Siebrecht and his genial smile. We may add that the fact that an attractive young lady is in the picture has no particular sig- nificance. She just happened to be there. " No. 3 shows four veteran and popu- lar growers: New Orleans Horticultural Society. At the meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society July 17 the following officers were elected ; Peter A. Chopin, president; Dan Newsham, vice president; John Eblen, treasurer (re-elected); Charles R. Panter, sec- retary (re-elected). The meeting wound up the twenty-eighth year of the society and found every one en- thusiastic and ready to work for the good of all. A big spring show was strongly advocated by President Chop- in and met with the approbation of all present. Plans already are under way to make the exhibition one worthy the consideration of florists through- out the country. The official report showed the socir ety to be in the best shape financially since its organization and to be grow- ing also in membership. A part of the earnings have been invested in the Southern States Fair, in which the members will take an active interest. E. A. Farley was elected to member- ship and two applications were re- ceived. Mr. Chopin, in his speech, urged everyone to work unremitting- ly in the interest of the proposed show, saying that New Orleans was capable of putting on the finest flower exhibition in the world. ScKANTON, PA.— Jonathan Rodham, 1107 Blair avenue, will build a green- house at a cost of $1,000. EVANSVIIXE, IND. ■ — The EvansviUe Floral Co. has filed articles of incor- poration with the secretary of state. CHURCHVILLE, N. Y'. — The fifth an- nual flower show of the Churchville Floral Society will be held August 27- 28. Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Hor- ticultural Society will hold a flower show September 19-21. More than 100 classes are included in the schedule. DAVENPORT, lA. — Ewoldt Bros. have let the contract to the John C. Mo- mlnger Co., Chicago, for the erection of another large greenhouse at Floral Hill. 54 The American Florist, Aui ?^EWS FROMTHE- Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Forty-seven years ago at the state fair held at Rochester, Minn., a dozen enthusiastic horticulturists got to- gether and organized the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. This or- ganization has held annual, and most of the years semi-annual, meetings ever since and has steadily increased in numbers and influence until the past few years the membership has been approximately 3,000. Of this number about 300 are life members, the rest paying an annual fee of $1.00 each. Like most of the state horti- fact is adding much to the general interest in the work of the society. While it is strictly a state organiza- tion, yet it has been found advisable to accept membership from adjacent states, as a fraternal bond is found to be very helpful in prosecuting a work common to a much larger area than is contained in Minnesota. The society has a fine library and a well furnished suite of three offices in the Kasota building in the city of Minneapolis. The, various bulletins on horticulture issued by the state ex- periment stations of the country and the government stations are to be found here readily accessible through the medium of card indexes. These offices are not confined to members of the society alone but are open to the public also, and are quite general- ly used as the means of securing horti- cultural information as regards any part of the country. GREENHOUSES OF CENTRAL FLORAL CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. cultural societies of the country, and especially those of the northern states, the society is supported by the state to such extent as is necessary in addi- tion to the amount received from membership dues. Of the twelve members who or- ganized the society the last one, Wy- man Elliot, passed away a few weeks ago. There is a very limited number of the old members who joined the society a year or two after its organ- ization still living and one of these is A. W. Latham, secretary of the so- ciety, who is holding the office now for the twenty-third year. The so- ciety publishes, besides its annual re- port, a monthly magazine of 40 pages, which medium of communication with- in the membership is found to be very helpful and strengthening to the or- ganization. In this northwest country, with its peculiar climatic and soil conditions, there are many new prob- lems to work out in horticulture, and especially In fruit growing, and the urgent necessity of their solution has something to do no doubt with the strength and vigor of this organiza- tion. Acting under the advice of the so- ciety the state a few years ago pur- chased a tract of land suitable for the purpose and has now in operation and has had for some time in con- junction with the society a farm for the sole purpose of breeding new fruits adapted to local conditions. Many of these new fruits are now be- ing distributed, and they are going largely to the members of the State Horticultural Society for testing. This Minneapolis a Trading Center. "BREAD BASKET OF THE WORLD." Minneapolis, where the next conven- tion of the S. A. F. & O. H. from Au- gust 19-23 is to be held, is the great center of the "Bread Basket of the World." It is destined to become, its business men believe, one of the most important manufacturing cities and wholesale distributing points in the United States. Recognized "Minne- apolis territory" extends from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean, and from far beyond the Canadian border deep into the southwest. Its imme- diate trade zone is the American 1 Northwest — a vast, fertile region ex-j ceeding in extent the combined area of France, Germany and Great Brit- ain. Minneapolis is the logical market for this large and fast growing em- pire, whose stores of mineral and ag- ricultural wealth are still in the in- fancy of development. The population of the states to the west is growing rapidly and the annual increase in the volume of their trade with Minneapo- lis reaches a tremendous figure. Its industries have been described in a previous article. It is generally known that it is the world's largest producer of flour, besides this industry it is the manufacturer of a large variety of miscellaneous productions which en- compass nearly every article of neces- sity and a large portion of the so- called luxuries which mankind de- mands. The territory which is served by Minneapolis includes seven great states which are growing in popula- tion more rapidly than any other com- munity on the continent. The North- west is variously referred to as the "Prosperity States of America" and the "Land of Plenty." The jobbers of Minneapolis conduct business aggre- gating three hundred and fifty million, dollars annually. More than fifteen thousand merchants through this ter- ritory, which is depending almost en- tirely upon the Flour City, look to Min- neapolis for their merchandise. Min- neapolis is the financial capital as well as the trading center of the Northwest. There are nineteen national and state- banks, three savings banks ^nd two trust companies, with capital and sur- plus of over $19,000,000, and deposits, exceeding $116,000,000. The bank clearings reach $1,250,000,000 annual- ly. Minneapolis citizens are noted for their far-sighted thrift. Fifty-four per cent of the school children in the pub- lic schools have savings accounts. Clayton, III. — Charles Shank's greenhouses were badly damaged by a recent hail storm. Cedae Falls, Ia. — The Bancroft Rose Co.'s new greenhouses are now com- pleted and the boilers will be installed immediately. Peoria, III. — Plans are under way for the fall exhibition of the Central Illinois Horticultural Society, which will be held here November 20-21. GREENHOUSES OF HIAWATHA GARDENS CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. J9^3- The American Florist. 55 Society of American Florists. (.ONVliNTIUN tXUIIllTUItS, JULY 24. The following Is ii list of tlrms who have reserved iiuloor space at the tr;ule exhibition to be held In connection with the Minneapolis convention, Aiit'>i«t 19-23 : The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Aphlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. A. A. Arnold, Chicago. Chas. D. Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. Est. Lemuel Bail. Philadelphia, Pa. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago. Castner, Curran & Bullitt, Inc., Chi- cago. John Lewis Chllds, Floral Park, N. Y. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newburgh, N. Y. Robert Craig Co., Phlladeiphia, Pa. C. E. Crltcheli, Cincinnati, O. H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. H. G. Dreyer & Son, Cleveland, O. E. L. Hedstrom & Co., Chicago. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago. Hitchlns & Co., New York. Holton & Hunkei Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Hummel & Downing Co., Milwaulcee, Wis. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. N. Y. Knight & Struck Co., New York. H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis. Lord & Burnham Co., New York. W. A. Manda, Orange, N. J. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, De- troit, Mich. Minnesota Weatherproof & Glazing Co., Minneapolis, Minn. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadel- phia, Pa. Perkins-King Co. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. E. Allen Pierce, Waltham, Mass. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Qualier City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind. Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. Revere Rubber Co., Boston, Mass. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Schloss Bros., New York. E. B. Stackhouse, Waretown, N. J. E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. G. E. Travis Co., Henry, 111. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wertheimer Bros., New York. J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, la. OUTDOOR EXHIBITS. A. T. Boddington, New York. John Lewis Chllds, Flowerfleld, L. I. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, O. L. S. Donaldson Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Erie Floral Co., Brie, Pa. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago. Holm & Olson, Inc., St. Paul, Minn. Max Kaiser, Merriam Park, Minn. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Lakewood Cemetery Greenhouses, Min- neapolis, Minn. G. Malmquist, Minneapolis, Minn. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn. Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc., Dresher, Pa. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. The Nagel Greenhouses, Minneapolis, Minn. Xorthrup-King iV Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Rose Hill Nursery, Minneapolis, Minn. C. N. Ruediinger, Minneapolis, Minn. C. A. Schaefer, LaCrosse, Wis. William Tricker, Arlington, N. J. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., Inc., White Marsh, Md. H. B. Whltted, Minneapolis, Minn. Will Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. JOHN YOUNCI, Supt. Trade ExhilJilion. American Rose Society. The American Rose Society will hold its summer meeting during the coming annual convention of the Society of American Florists at Minneapolis. At this gathering the new president as- sumes control and direction of the Rose Society's interests. Roland D. Gam- well of Bellingham, Washington, paid a visit east and showed great interest in the spread of the American Rose Society's work. One point he made was that the rose plant growers of this country do not realize their advantage in the work of the American Rose So- ciety in creating a widespread inter- est all over the land in rose bushes for home plants. The directors of the Panama expo- sition to be held in San Francisco in 1915, are awake to the fact that the rose grows on the Pacific slope to a decree of profusion perhaps not equaled elsewhere. A price of $1,000 is offered for a new rose. The department of horticulture of the exposition wishes to have emphasized the effort which is to be made to bring about the most ex- tensive show of roses in all phases during the time of the exhibition, and to do this the interest of rosarians the world over is invited. The certificates of merit awarded at the Hartford test garden examination have been sent out. This Hartford rose garden show seems to have exer- cised considerable quiet interest in its results. Superintendent Barker of Hart- ford ascribes very high praise to Theo- dore Wirth, now superintendent of parks at Minneapolis, for the work in planning and developing at Hartford, which is now visible. At Minneapolis the American Rose Society asks for a large attendance of its members, and would be glad to receive many new members. "A rose for every honie, a bush for every garden." The new pres- ident is Wallace R. Pierson of Crom- well, Conn., the new vice-president is Robert Pyle of West Grove, Pa.; the new members of the executive com- mittee are: J. A. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. BENJAMIN Hammond, Sec'y. American Carnation Society. We have just received the report of the twenty-second annual meeting of the American Carnation Society, held at New York, April 8-10, 1913. Sec- retary Baur advises that additions and corrections should be made in the re- port as follows : Add Chas. E. Critchell to the list of contributors toward the Fred Dorner memorial fund. In the list of registrations of new varieties, H. W. Field's address should be Northampton, Mass. The name of the variety Pacific, registered by R. Diener & Co., has been changed to Debutante. The address of J. A. E. Haugh should be Anderson, Ind., Instead of Indianapolis, Inrt. The address of H. S. Graves should bo Northampton, Mass., Instead of Holyoke, Mass. The name of the variety Magnifi- cence, registered in last year's report, has been changed to Philadelphia Pink. The following two registrations were received since the publication of the report : By A. Roper, Tewksbury, Mass., Alice Coombs. Parentage two un- known seedlings. Color pink, shade between Winona and Gloriosa. Size '■Wi and 4 inches. Long stiff stem with upright growth and a free bloomer. By L. C. Midgley, Westboro, Mass., Eureka. Parentage Beacon X scarlet seedling from Robert Craig. Color scarlet. .Size 2% to 3 inches. Growth like Beacon, but very free and does not split more than two per cent-. The freest bloomer in commerce. A. F. J. BAUR, Sec'y. OBITUARY. Louis Stevens. Louis Stevens, a well-known florist of Highland Park, Mich., died July 19, aged 78 years. Neuralgia of the heart and deep grief over the loss of his wife, who died five weeks previous, was the cause of death. The funeral took place Tuesday, July 22, from his late residence, 33 Tyler avenue, inter- ment at Royal Oak, Mich., his former home. Ma.ny beautiful floral pieces were sent, attesting to the popu- larity of the deceased. He is sur- vived by seven children : Mrs. C. H. Lempke, Mrs. J. C. Meeker, Mrs. B. Anthistle, the Misses Marie and Laura Stevens, William and Albert Stevens. About ten years ago Mr. Stevens built a greenhouse establishment at Mt. Clemens, Mich., known as L. Stevens & Co. He was a successful grower of carnations and violets, a man of ami- able character and industrious habits, and was typically German. Four years ago he gave up active green- house work and moved with his family to Highland Park, and a year ago sold the greenhouse establishment to Sid- ney Tinkler, who now conducts it. J. P. S. Joseph M. Gleason. Joseph M. Gleason, connected for several years with the Thomas J. Grey Co., seedsmen of Boston, Mass., died recently as the result of an operation. Mr. Gleason was 68 years old and was a native of Concord, Mass. Previous to his connection with the Grey firm he had been employed for a long pe- riod by Schlegel & Fottler. East Hampton, Mass. — Geo. Macln- tyre has completed one of his new greenhouses. Hartford, Conn. — Carl Peterson has been granted a permit to build a new greenhouse. Stookbridgb, Mass. — The annual flower and vegetable show was held here July 18-19. Adrian, Mich. — Elmer D. Smith & Co. are building a new boiler house and installing new boilers. Westfield, Mass. — J. Nicholas has been awarded the «ontract for the care of the park flowers this season. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. — The summer meeting of the Wisconsin State Horti- cultural Society will be held here Au- gust 20-21. 56 The American Florist. Aup;. 2^ TheMerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription, Uoited States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada S2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn tbe trade. When sendinfj us ohang^e of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do no^ assume any responsibility for the opinions of oiir correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTF.NTS. Suggestions for plant growers 49 — Pansies 49 — Winter-blooming geraniums 49 —Geranium propagating 49 — Genistas 50 — Stevia 50 Tlie rose 50 — Cultural notes 50 American Sweet Pea Society, table decora- tion by Mrs. Peterson (illus. ) 50 Bagatelle rose exhibition 51 People we know 52 — Arthur M. Kirby 52 Parcel post changes 52 Parcel post complaints 52 Snapshots at the New York Florists' Club outing (illus.) 53 P. A. Chopin (portrait) 63 New Orleans Horticultural Society 53 Convention city 54 — Minnesota Horticultural Society 54 — Minneapolis a trading center 54 —Greenhouses of Central Floral Co. (illus.) 54 — Greenhouses of Hiawatha Gardens Co. (illus.) 54 Society of American Florists 55 American Rose Society 65 American Carnation Society 65 Obituary — Louis Stevens 65 — Joseph M, Gleason 55 $1,000 prize for new rose 66 Canadian Horticultural Association 56 Chicago to Minneapolis 56 New York to Minneapolis 56 Chicago 58 Cincinnati 61 Cleveland 62 Philadelphia 64 Pittsburg ; 65 New York 66 St. Louis 68 The seed trade 76 — American Seed Trade Association 76 ^Nebraska seed crops 76 Market gardeners 80 — The striped melon bug 80 Minneapolis convention committees 80 The nursery trade 82 — Trade-mark names upheld 82 Florists' fertilizers 84 — Effects of nitrogen on plants 84 The allied trades 92 —Two Kroeschells for London, Eng 92 It will interest originators of new plants to know that trade-mark names of nursery stock have been upheld in recent decision of a Missouri court. For particulars see page 82. American Experiment Station. An agricultural experiment station has been established In San Juan Bau- tlsta, Mexico, which is subsidized by the federal government. The station will be devoted to experimental agri- culture .and all agricultural and kin- dred interests of this state. Pupils will only have to pay actual cost of food, books, and lodging, no admission fee being charged. The director, Lean- dro Martinez, has informed the Ameri- can consulate that an exchange of plants, grasses, seeds, etc., with similar institutions In the United States will be entertained and Information fur- nished on all matters concerning the agricultural products and possibilities of Tabasco. Convention Sports Prizes. C. N. Ruedlinger, local chairman of the Society of American Florists' con- vention sports committee, advises that he is now ready for such prizes as members of the trade wish to donate for the sporting events to take place at Minneapolis, Minn., during conven- tion week, August 19-23. All contri- butions and donations for this purpose should be addressed to C. N. Rued- linger, 2924 Aldrich avenue south, Min- neapolis, Minn. $1,000 Prize for New Rose. In a recent issue mention was made of a "$100 trophy" oftered by the Pan- ama-Pacific International Exposition for a new rose. The sentence should read "$1,000 trophy," as this is the amount offered and the other amount was a misprint. The prize will be awarded the creator of the finest un- named new rose exhibited at the ex- position and is expected to result in a keen competition among rose cul- turists from all over the world. There are 15 acres set apart for outdoor ex- hibits and growers are rapidly apply- ing for space. Society of American Florists. PKEIGHT AND SIGNS. Arrangements have been made with the Skellet Company, 201 South Fifth street, Minneapolis, to do the hauling of freight at the time of the conven- tion. The rate will be 50 cents mini- mum from depot to armory and 10 cents per hundred. Freight arriving before the convention will be stored by the company free of charge. It will avoid a great deal of trouble if the shipments are billed direct to the Skel- let Company, or, at least, in care of the Skellet Company. If you have not already done so, you should let me know about signs and whether you wish benches erected. They will cost about 6 cents per square foot. If you wish benches or tables covered with green burlap, it will cost 10 cents per yard laid. Roll top desks with chairs may be hired for the four days of the convention at a cost of $5. It will avoid delays and confusion if you would give these matters your imme- diate attention. John Young, Supt. of Trade Exhibition. Canadian Horticultural Association. The sixteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association will be held at Peterboro, Ont., August 5-7, 1913. The opening session will be- gin at 2:30 p. m., Tuesday, August 5, Mayor Bradburn delivering the address of welcome. E. J. Mepstead, of Ot- tawa, Ont., will respond on behalf of the visitors, following which President Walter Muston will make his address. The report of Secretary-Treasurer Julius Luck will then be heard, and judges for the trade exhibit will be appointed. A paper will be read on "Parks and Boulevards" by C. E. Chambers, park commissioner of To- ronto. John Connor, chairman of the tariff, committee, will report. A ques- tion box will be a feature. The Tuesday evening session will open at 8 o'clock with a paper on "Re- tail Store Management," by Cecil Hop- ton, Montreal. R. "W. King, president of the King Construction Co., will read a paper entitled "Greenhouse Construc- tion." "W. R. Cobb, of the Lord & Burnham Co., will deliver an illustrated lecture on the same subject. A dis- cussion will be led by Geo. R. Robin- son, Montreal. The report of the par- cel post committee, of which H. B. Cowan, Peterboro, is chairman, will be read. Wednesday morning's session will start at 9 :30 with the following order of procedure : Announcements, discus- sion of president's address, selection of place for next meeting, report on judges of trade exhibit, report on nom- enclature committee, of which Wm. Hunt, Guelph, Ont., is chairman. A paper will be read by Chas. Craig, Ot- tawa, on "Christmas Plants." The question "What ten perennials have proved most useful for the hardy bor- der," will be discussed by Geo. Trussel, Montreal. Wednesday afternoon will be given over to a tour of the Kawatha lakes. A banquet will be served at South Beach Wednesday evening, _ The fourth and closing session will begin at 9:30 Thursday morning. An- nouncements, unfinished business, elec- tion of officers and final resolutions coming in the order named. A paper entitled "New Plants That Have Proved Useful for Conservatory Pur- poses," will be read by T. McHugh, Dorval, Que. The afternoon will be spent in an automobile tour and in water sports. In the evening there will be a moonlight excursion on Ot- tonabee river, starting at 8 o'clock. Chicago to Minneapolis. The Chicago Florists' Club has se- lected the Chicago Great Western rail- road as the official route to Minneap- olis, Minn., for the anual convention of the Society of American Florists, August 19-23. The Florists' Special will leave the Grand Central Station, Fifth avenue and Harrison street, at 6 :15 p. m., August 18, arriving In Minneapolis August 19 at 7 a. m. The rate from Chicago to the convention city and return is $16.00. Florists and their friends, whether members of the club or not, who start from or pass through Chicago, are cordially invited to join the crowd for the trip. The train will be one of the best appointed in the country, and will include buf' iet-library cars, compartment-drawing room sleeping cars, observation and dining cars. The sleeping car rates are $1.60 for upper berth and $2.00 for lower berth. Compartments are $5.00 and drawing rooms $7.00. A table d'hote dinner on the train will be a feature of the trip. Full information may be had by addressing J. B. Dea- mud. Chairman Transportation Com- mittee, Chicago Florists' Club, 160 North Wabash avenue, Chicstgo. New York to Minneapolis. The transportation committee of the Florists' Club has announced that the official steel car of the New Tork_ Florists' Club Minneapolis convention* party will travel over the Lackawan- na and Michigan Central railroads. The boat leaves New York, Lacka- wanna Ferry, West Twenty-third street, Sunday, August 17, at 2 p. m.; the train leaves Hoboken at 2 :15 p. m. From Buffalo to Chicago the party will travel over the Michigan Central, arriving at Detroit at 7:15 Monday morning, reaching Chicago af 2 p. m. the same day, where there will be a stop-over of four and a half hours, leaving at 6 :30, and due at Minneap- olis Tuesday morning at 7 :10. ig^s- The Ambrjcan Florist. 67 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Whore answers iire to be iniiiloti rroin this otllt'e omiiu.se lOeeiils exiru loeover posla^je, elf. Situation Wanted By a lady, u> manav;.- or work in Horist's slorr . or can work in nrrenlutuses. Colorado or Nel>raska preftrrcii. Address Key 872. i-art- Anu-rican Florist. Situation Wanted Florist, all round man. pre (errini; carnations. Sloiile ane 32, 12 years' expe- rience, sober and honest. ('"r.'VNK Bialkcki, .vli Wravrr St.. Rochi-ster. N. \ . Situation Wanted By a lirst-class pot plant KTOwer and landscape gardener. 28 years old. sineile. soher man. on i»rivate or small retail place. Chicago or suburbs prefi-rrcd. Address Key 874. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Assistant gardener seeks situation; 12 years experience urowinf,' poi plants, cut Mowers, fruits and ve^'etables; Enelish: ane 25. Private preferred. .■\ddress Key 873, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Scotch yardrner. 25 years' experience in this country and Great Britain. Well up in all branches of horticulture, the grow- ing: of all kinds of ureenhouse plants, orchids, fruit under glass and fruit out of doors, tiower and vegetable garden, landscape work, the making- of lawns, roads and liood forests. The best of references. Key 867. care American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around Al Garden Seed man. State asre and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address. Key 870. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Section men for roses and carna- tions. Wages, $75.00 per month. Also plant man. $65.00 per month. Address, Walter Armacost & Co., Ocean Park, Cal. Help Wanted— An all around good man. to work under a foreman. State wages expected in first letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas. Wanted— Small secondhand water boiler. State size and price in first letter. Must be in good re- pair. B. L. Johnson, Manchester, Tenn. For Sale— Several ice-boxes at a reasonable figure. Address Key 838. care American Florist. For Sale— Store and greenhouse. 2000 feet of glass; 50x150 feet of ground. Wishing to retire. J Nelson. 1749 Huron St , Chicago. For Sale— 1400 feet of 4-inch greenhouse pipe and fittings at 8 cents a foot. V. Wayman, Madison. Wis. For Sale -If taken at once, at a reasonable price, two lots, one vacant the other occupied by a five room modern cotta&e and a greenhouse built in 19li. The greenhouse is 19x100 feet, with boiler shed adjoining. 18x18 feet. Address Key 862. care American Florist. For Sale— A well established greenhouse busi- ness in Northwestern Wisconsin, consisting of about 5,000 feet of glass, 9 room dwelling, 3 acres land, horse, wagons, auto delivery, etc.; well stocked, and clearing from $700 to $900 a year. Address. Key 861, care American Florist. For Sale— Four greenhouses; two 100 ft. long and two 60 ft. long; mostly new houses; the best market for retail and wholesale business; good ship- ping facilities to f hiladelphia; near the large sum- mer resorts of New Jersey. Selling on account of ill health. If my son was old enough I would not part with the place at the low price of $.3 800. Address, Key 863. care American Florist. For Sale— An exceptional opportunity for a live nurseryman to acquire a complete well established nursery of 130 acres. Located in one of the most thriving cities of Minnesota. New modern pack- ing cellar, well equipped. $10,000 will handle proposition, balance payable- in nursery stock. Better investigate. Address Kev 869, care American Florist. For Sale — Good paying florist business in city of 6,000 in the best part of middle West. No other greenhouse in city: established 2 years ago; 6,500 feet of glass; hot water heat; all new material; stocked with roses, carnations, mums, etc. New nine room, modern dwelling house. Large potting room and flower room; complete pumping plant and room for two carloads of coal. All in first class shape. Three acres of land all planted to ■shrubs and fruit two years ago. Address Key 868, care American Florist. For Sale — Flourishing greenhouse business, five kr. eiihouseswilh frames; near srowing British Columbia t(iwn. I'ut Mowers, tomotoes. ^rnpi-s, lettuce. Located in small orchard with valuable lake (rontnye in coming louriai region. Keally genuine opportunitv. Cash .'f3. 500, balance terms. I5[-Ai.i;v. Nelsnn. I!. ( . FOR SALE Three second hand steel hot water boilers 14 ft. long by 5 ft. wide. New 4 in. Hues. Used only 4 years. Guaranteed in good condition. $200each on board cars. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Decorator and Salesman Man accustomed to liandling high class trade. Apply, giving references and salarj', to P. McKENNA & SON Florists MONTREAL Horticultural Assistant Wanted The United States Civil Service Commission will hold a competive examination for laboratory aid in hoiticulture. for men only, August 20, 1913. Applicants must have reached their seventeenth but not their twenty-fifth birthday. Examination will be for the purpose of filling a vacancy in Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, at $720 a year and vacancies as tliey occur. The duties will be to assist in taking field notes on varieties of vegetables and field crops. An excellent oppor- tunity for young men scientifically inclined but of little training and experience to advance to better positions. Apply to United States Civil Service Com- mission. Washington, D. C, or to secretary of one of the boards of examiners in your state for application Form 304, using title "Laboratory Aid in Horticulture (male)/' in application. Carnation foreman. Coo t grower for a large range in Chi- cago. Must be an A-1 man. None other need apply. Cood wages to the right party. Key 865, care American Florist. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A BARGilN Fifteen acres of desirable land near C. B. & Q. railroa;;v ,v.v,i,,\- :Om^m»mtmm» WSmmfmmmumimMmifmmm^mm. L. D. Phone L'ar..M«176n.Michyi^^Ava. CKic.es.^0 To Our Friends and Customers Please take notice that our adv. will not appear in any of the trade papers during the dull season, but that we will be prepared to supply you with all the stock you may want in all seasonable flowers. Write, phone or telegraph to The Chicago Flower Growers Association and get the right stock at the right prices at all times. Respectfully, CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS ASSOCIATION. Cincinnati. MABKET IN FAIB CONDITION. Market conditions are fair. The good, active summer demand for flow- ers continues, but it is hardly suffi- cient to take up everything as fast as it comes in, in the way it did a fort- night ago. An influx of gladioli and roses has brought about this condi- tion. Prices, as a result, are more reasonable than they were several weeks previous. Good roses of all kinds can be had in fair quantities. Most of the stems are still short, but are rapidly increasing ' in length with each succeeding crop. The choice long stock finds a good market. The gladi- oli market is easy, the receipts of good ones being large and sufficient to go around. They sell at fair prices. Poor stock hardly finds any sales. Asters now come in regularly, but their quan- tity is not yet large enough for them to prove a strong factor. The choice ones sell very readily. Giganteum lilies, while arriving in larger quantities, and without any special demand for them, still manage to clean up nicely. Aura- teums, too, have been selling well. The other miscellaneous stock has been do- ing pretty well. The green goods sup- ply is ample, with smilax still more or less on the short side of the market. NOTES E. G. Gillett was compelled to post- pone his trip to Traverse City until Wednesday of this week. His brother- in-law was operated on Monday morn- ing and Mr. Gillett did not want to leave town until he was out of dan- ger. C. E. Critchell is progressing very nicely with the changes he is making in his store. Workmen have finished re-lining his icebox, while the new cases and tables, as well as the paint- ing, will be completed in a fortnight. Harry Sunderhaus, with C. E. Grit- shell, has returned from his vacation. Ed. Buschle, the newlywed, is the next in order for his fortnight of recreation. Ed Foster and daughter Catherine have been in Chicago for the past week. Visitors : John Christman, Rich- mond, Ky.; C. S. Ford with A. Herr- mann, New York; Jas. P. Keller, Lex- ington, Ky.; Joseph Molck and wife, Jeffersonville, Ind. ; H. Ehrhardt, Sid- ney, Ohio; Lester F. Benson, Indianap- olis, Ind.; Mrs. Gerlack, Piqua, Ohio; A. Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind. H. Detroit Florists' Qub. ANNUAL OUTING. Awakening from a long period of un- usual lethargy the Detroit Florists' Club turned out in full force to attend a summer outing at Thos. P. Browne's place at Greenfield, Tuesday after- noon, July 22. Mr. Browne generous- ly extended the invitation to the club and all engaged in the trade, and the attendance so nearly included all the florists that hopes were entertained by many that the old time activity and enthusiasm would be revived. The feature of the day was the ball game between the retailers and the whole- salers. After a spirited contest the former were victorious, the score be- ing nine to eight. Games of, quoits kept most of those amused who were not interested in the ball game, and the defeat of the losing side was so humiliating that the victors in their generosity divided the purse, which was a liberal one, with them. After the games were over the im- mense establishment, both indoors and out, was inspected, and the con- dition of the stock and general good order everywhere brought out many expressions of approval. This is the home of the famous carnation Phila- delphia, which was the chief attrac- tion to the growers, many of whom have been observing the growing hab- its and the excellent quality of the flowers of this variety with increasing H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^tVCY_^JO^^ WHOLESALE commibbiow rtOHISTS so BbbI Randolph 8tra*l CBICAGO THIS WEEK ONLY. 6-inch Netting AT Z%z PER YARD. 3% Discount for Cash. If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. Watch This Column Every Week. YOU LOSE MONEY When you buy without writing us for prices admiration since it was originated four years ago. Five benches of the plants, flowering the past season, were cut back about two months ago, and will be continued through the coming season in their present situa- tion. They are now making strong, clean growth, and a heavy early fall crop will precede by some weeks the 62 The American Florist. Aug. Now Ready! FOR GROWERS AND FLORISTS! The Preliminary Premium List for the Mid-Continental Flower Show Under the Management of the Directors St> Louis Coliseum^ November 10 to 15,1913 SEND FOR IT TO-DAY. This list carries |6,000 in premiums. This is the first big FALL Flower Show for several years — do not delay — write at once. For full particulars address, FRANK M. ROBINSON, Secretary and Manager, Coliseum, ST. LOUIS, NO, ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, III. earliest from the field grown plants, of which Mr. Browne has 30,000. These, as well as all the other vari- eties, to the number of nearly 150,000, were planted out early, and being well cared for and favored with splendid soil, are now in the finest condition, awaiting their transplanting inside to the capacity of the carnation houses, which will total about 60,000 plants. The others will be sold from the field. About 20,000 chrysanthemums are in the finest condition. The most of them are already tied up and dis- branching work is in progress. A crop of snapdragon inside for sum- mer blooming is fast disappearing and will be succeeded by carnations. On the spacious lawn near the home of the host, long tables were laden with a most generous supply of good things to eat and drink. The banquet over. President J. K. Stock turned the meeting over to 3. F. Sullivan as toast master. The first to respond was Philip Breitmeyer, first president of the club when it organized fifteen years ago. He eloquently and with much feeling reviewed, the progress of the club, and the many pleasant as well as important epochs in its his- tory, and closed with a high tribute to the host, who later when called upon said it was the proudest moment of his life. Other speakers were J. A. Bissinger, who, with his wife and two children motored from Lansing, Presi- dent J. K. Stock, Vice President M. Bloy, Treasurer R. Rahaley, Secre- tary Hugo Schroeter, E. A. Scribner, Frank Danzer, Walter Taepke, A. Pochelon, and Norman Sullivan. Fire works were set off as the guests de- parted, amidst rounds of applause for the host. J. F. S. Cleveland. SHORTAGE ANTICIPATED. The supply of roses and carnations has shortened considerably the last week, and as asters are not arriving in sufficient quantity to mieet de- mands, this week will perhaps see a shortage of stock. Water lilies, gladi- oli and sweet peas are still quite plentiful, and are used very (exten- sively. NOTES. The men engaged in compiling the list of winners in the Plain Dealer's vacant lot and garden contest will an- nounce their findings at the garden festival to be held in Wade park, August 10-16. There will be addition- al prizes awarded for the best vacant lot and home gardening vegetable ex- hibit. The judges are all well known Cleveland florists and city foresters. They are Adam Graham, Herman A. Hart, Charles Frederick, City Fores- ter John Body and his secretary, Eu- gene Sullivan. They completed the viewing of exhibits last Friday. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Florists Roses. Carnations, Lilies and all other seasonable flowers and Greens in quantity. All orders filled promptly. 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. The Florists' Club picnic was a grand success despite the rain which began falling right after the finish of the ball game. The ball game was decided in favor of the wholesalers by a score of 6 to 3. The wholesalers now have won two of the three games played. The races of all kinds were run in the rain. Every- one enjoyed the sport. After supper the crowds divided, part of them go- ing to the dance hall while the rest went to the bowling alleys. Besides the local florists several out of town members of the trade were present. Ed Wilhelmy and R. Kaase leave New York Saturday, August 9, on the Imperator for a two months' trip to Europe, visiting Berlin, Paris and other points of interest. It will be a business as well as a pleasure trip. There are about half a dozen Cleve- land florists now in Europe on vaca- tions. Every one is now talking conven- tion, and this city expects to send quite a large delegation. C. F. B. 19^3- The American Florist. 63 3. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO IS. Raxidolftl:! iStx'eet, Private Exchange to pi,... r.niril 7720 aU Departments. '^'"'"* i 8 00 Wards 3 00@10 00 ■' Tafts 3 O0@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00 Easte' Lilies 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Puas 50 Daisies 50 .'isparagus per string. 50 Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 50 themsehes, but better still when filled with flowers. They should meet with ready sale. Berger Bros, leader is gladioli. The best varieties are handled here in qunntity. K. For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colors, WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT AU TIMES C. A. KUEHN, r^^S?""' 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, WM, C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D Fhones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Supt lies and Everytltingin Season always on|hand tg^s- The American Florist. 65 Field -Grown Carnation Plants. r.r 10(1 Her lOlKI 5000 Mrs. C. W. Ward, $8.00 $70.00 10000 Alma Ward, - 8.00 70.00 Plt 100 7000 Enchantress, $7.00 $60.00 500 Rosette, - 7.00 Ready for delivery now or will hold them for you for future delivery. Send for complete list and prices or let us know what varieties you want. i^THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N W. Cor. 1 Ztb and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserins. Valley and Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MoCALLUM CO., Clereland.Obio Pittsbnrg, ra. Pittsburg. TBADE AT LOW EBB. There is no business to write of, and there is very little good stock coming to the market. Gladioli and asters are not by any means plentiful. Roses and the few carnations on the market are good. Lilies are plentiful and sell well. The market is glutted with greens. CLUB OUTING. Judging by the enthusiasm shown by every one, the florists' outing will be the most successful one ever given. The steamer "Morningstar" will leave the Market street wharf at 9 a. m. Tuesday, August 5. A fine orchestra will render music going and coming on the boat and at the grove. There will be a good list of races and ath- letic sports, ending with a ball game between the wholesalers and retailers. The committee has secured a number of fine prizes, so there will be a first and second prize for each event. This outing will be strictly a basket picnic and the committee has worked hard to make it one that every one can take his wife and family to. All liquor has been eliminated. NOTES. Jack Frampton, of the Zieger Co., is spending his vacation at his home in Clarion. Jack is an enthusiastic "up- the-river man." belonging to the Min- netonka Canoe Club. W. A. Clark, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. left with the special train of Templars for Denver and will take a number of side trips before return- ing. Jack Martin and John Sisley's mo- torboat, "Sismar," while built for pleasure, is one of the fastest speed boats on the river. Wm. McCaulley, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., is at this city's fa- vorite summer resort on the Jersey coast. Ross Adgate, of the McCallum Co.. has started out on the road again to book fall and Christmas orders. J. P. Kennedall, of the Tarentum Floral Co., is summering in the Ad- Irondacks. M. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^EIS^X- f>X«.OZ3XTC:i:EII3 9i== 226 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. =« VlioMe HowerMM'KeU BuFF.^LO, July 30. Per ICO Roses, Beauty, special ....20 00(5'25 00 fancy IS 00@'20 00 extra 10 00(gl5 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 2 00@ 3 00 " Pink Killarnoy 3 00@ 6 CO V\ hite Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 Mv Maryland 2 00® 7 00 .■iaron Ward 2 00® 3 CO Kaiserin 4 00# 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 OO Cai nations 1 5o Lilium Longifiorum 6 Or@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 OOiS) 4 00 Pink Japan Lilv 3 00® 5 00 Daisies 40@ 1 00 SweetPeas 20@ 40 Gladioli, indoor " 4 00@ 6 00 outdoor 3 00@ 4 00 Peas, outdoor, per bunch 5c .Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 .Asparagus Sprengeri 35(5) SO Ferns per 1000, $1 50® 2 00 Boston, July 30. Rcses, Beauty, best 15 medium 10 " " culls White and Pink Killarney, Special White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 " Double White Killarney.. .10 KiUarneyUueenSpecial. .. 8 Mrs. Chas Russell, " 10 Sunbu St, Special 6 ■' Talt 2 Cardinal 2 Ward and Hillingdon 1 Richmond 2 My Maryland 2 .^stf rs 1 Cattleyas 25 Gardenias 12 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 4 1 ily of the Valley 2 Sweet Peas Gladiolus .'per do z., 75c Per 100 00@2SOO 00@12 00 2 00 6 00 00® 6 00 00@12 00 00@10 00 00@12 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00@10 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 50® 2 00 (0@40 00 00®25 00 00® 6 00 OP® 3 00 35® 50 ;^.^tNN YORK Give Us I Trial We Can 'Please Tou, A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING GO. Wholesale Commission Florist!, Florists' Supplies and Wire Desist. Cincinnati, July 30. Roses, Beauty perdoz.,$l 00@$3 00 Per ICO Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 •■ Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My .Maryland 3 00® 6 00 " Perle 3 00® 6 00 Richmond r 2 00® 6 00 ■' Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Giijanteum 8 00@12 50 Gladioli 2 00® 8 00 .Asparagus Plumosus-.per bch.,25c Snapdragon 2 00® 3 00 Pond Lilies 2 00® 3 00 ."iuratum Lilies 12 50®'15 00 .Asters 1 00® 3 00 THE J. M. MeGulloush's Sons Go., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES., SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on .Application, 316WallutSt., CINGIHNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Tbird Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommisslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and SnppUe s St. Louis, July 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 6 00®14 00 short stems 3 00® 5 00 Killarney 2 00® 5 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5-00 White Killarney 2 00® 5 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 OO Valley 4 00 Daisies 50 .Asparagus Sprengeri ^. 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35ffj'60 Ferns. New, Fancy 1 50 Galax per 1000,1 25 Harrisii 8 00®10 00 66 The American Florist. Aug. 2, PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS _ 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK ^'^^J'^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. «"~r5< OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on summed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. j'rice per 500, $2.85: per 1000 $».50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOfilST CO.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago New York. GOOD ROSES SCAECE. Conditions are about the same as a week ago. It has been said recently that if there was any business worth talking about, good stock would be scarce, and that is true. The supply of American Beauty roses is light. While there are plenty of poor tea roses on the market there is no sur- plus of good stock. Carnations are practically out, and while a few are coming in, they are no longer factors in the market. There is now an abun- dant supply of asters and good stock is arriving, but it moves very slowly. In lilies there is an abundant supply and the same may be said of lily of the valley. The market is flooded with gladioli, much of it being shipped in before it is one-third open. It is hard to understand how any wholesaler can handle such stock to advantage. July 28. — There is practically no change in the condition of the market. Good stock is scarce, but there is a superabundance of inferior grades. Lilies are not so plentiful, and prices are slightly advanced. The supply of good American Beauty roses is also light, but $25 per 100 is about the best price that can be had. Asters are now arriving in great quantities. NEW YORK TO MINNEAPOLIS. The transportation committee of the Florists' Club has announced .yj^t the ofiicial steel car of the New York Flor- ists' Club Minneapolis convention party will travel over the Lackawan- na and Michigan Central railroads. The boat leaves New York, Lacka- wanna Ferry, West Twenty-third street, Sunday, August 17, at 2 p. m.; the train leaves Hoboken at 2 :15 p. m. From ■ Buffalo to Chicago the party will travel over the Michigan Central, arriving at Detroit at 7 :15 Monday morning, reaching Chicago 2 p. m. the same day, where there will be a stop- over of four and a half hours, leaving at 6 :oO, and due at Minneapolis Tues- day morning at 7 :10. NOTES. J. K. Allen, in point of service the oldest man in the wholesale district, has just returned from an extended business trip through Massachusetts and Ehode Island. He spent two days in Providence and visited the noted Budlong rose range at Auburn. At Worcester, Mass., he visited H. F. Littlefield, H. F. Midgley and other prominent men in the trade. At New- port he called on William Jurgens, John Gibson and others and returned well pleased with his trip. The Growers' Cut Flower Co., of which J. J. Coan is manager, has taken a long lease on the store at 129 West Twenty-eighth street, where they will have greatly increased facil- ities- for their rapidly growing busi- ness. They take possession immedi- ately, in the meantime retaining their present store. 111 West Twenty-eighth street, until May 1, 1914. They have not decided whether to sub-let the old store or to maintain both establish- ments. Calling recently on Victor Dorval's Sons, Woodside, we found them fin- ishing chrysanthemum planting. Theirs is a very neat and well kept range and much good stock is grown, the cut flowers being handled by Walter F. Sheridan, 133 West Twenty-eighth street. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telepbone: 3864 Madison Square New York, July 30. Roses. Beauty, special 15 extra and fancy.. . 5 No 1 and No. 2 ... Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 extra 3 " No. 1 and No. 2. Queen, special. 7 Red, special 5 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 5 Richmond \\ Sunburst, special 5 [' Taft special '[ Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. \\ "' " fancy .. " extra... N0.1&2. 3 Carnations 1 Cattleyas 25 Gardenias 5 Lilies. Loneiflorum and Harrisii.. 3 Lily of the Valley 2 Gladiolus perdoz., Su@ 75 Sweet Peas, .per doz. bunches. 25 Spencer type, per doz. bunches 30© 40 Adiantum C'oweanum Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 Smilax per doz. stringrs 1 Stocks per bunch, 20c((/'25c Snapdragons per doz., 20c(S'25c Asters 1 Per 100 00@20 00 OOi&lO 00 50@ 1 00 00® 6 00 00@ 4 CO 25® 1 00 00® 8 00 CO® 6 00 00® 6 00 25® 3 00 00® 6 00 6 00 12 00 10 00 8 00 00® 5 00 00® 1 50 00® 40 00 ooeis 00 00® 4 00 00® 2 50 15® .50 50® 2 00 CO® 1 25 00® 1 50 President Siebrecht, of the Florists' Club, has appointed Walter F. Sheri- dan, John Donaldson, Joseph A. Man- da, A. L. Miller, Charles Schenck, Charles Weber and Joseph Fenrich as the nominating committee to select candidates for officers for 1914. N. Christatos, the well known re- tailer of Sixth avenue and Fifty- eighth street, sailed for Europe on July 10. During his absence the store is being managed by Mrs. Christatos and their nephew, Robert Christatos. An interesting visitor July 22 was Robert C. Kerr, head of the Robert C. Kerr Floral Co., Houston, Tex. He will visit Buffalo and probabiy Min- neapolis before returning home. Spiwak & Newman is another firm recently established at Woodside and both are capable and energetic young men. They are now showing fine palms, ferns and other plant stock. The old firm of Satow & Suzuki is still in business at Woodside. They are hard working and industrious Japanese florists who have made good in this country. The finest asters we have yet seen in the wholesale district have been coming in to Horace B. Froment, 57 West Twenty-eighth street. F. F. Solinger of Chas. Thorley's is on a three weeks' vacation in New Hampshire. He is accompanied by his wife. Chas. Thorley, the well known re- tailer, has sailed for Europe to be away for several months. John Egenbeard of Badgley, Riedel & Myer's staff, has gone to the moun- tains for a month. A. F. F. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writini WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consienments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.,6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing (lattman Flower Growers Co. A. J. aUTTAlAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York \ Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sonare. 18 Years Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company j FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQU.^RE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK t9i3- The American Florist. 67 Special Convention Number August 14. Mail Special Advertisements Now. "The Early Advertisement fiets There." !Ra.te«s& ol4S» HJis&txo^l. 68 The American Florist. Aug. 2, RICE CO. FLORIST SUPPLIES THAT EXCEL. OUR "WILLING HELPER" KATALOG DESCRIBES THEM. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes, Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO St. Louis. TKADE AT STANDSTILL. Warm weather continues and trade is at a complete standstill. Flowers in general are plentifiil with the ex- ception of carnations. Roses are plen- tiful except the white ones. Gladi- oli are abundant and fancy prices even on good varieties are out of the qoestion. Lilies are lower in price. NOTES. A meeting was held June 22 at the Coliseum by 15 of the committee of 25 appointed by promoters of the Mid- Continental Flower Show, to be given by the St. Louis Coliseum Co. About $750 was subscribed towards the fund of $2,000 to be given as prizes to the merchants who make the best floral window decorations. The meeting was addressed by Frank Robinson of the Coliseum Co., who urged harmony and united effort for the success of the show. Wm. C. Smith of Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is an ear- nest worker and is devoting his best efforts to the raising of the $2,000. The Business Men's League, repre- senting costumers, florists and seeds- men, has formed a committee of the following gentlemen to further the florists' interests : Robert Schmidt, chairman; F. C. Weber, vice-chair- man; H. G. Berning, Henry C. Oster- tag, Fred C. Plant. They will have meetings with lunch once or twice a month to further their cause. Theo. G. Browne is building an eight-room house. He has a concrete basement, living rooms and over them has built a greenhouse on the east side, which serves as a permanent porch box, giving a fine effect with its ferns and roses. All this work has been done by Mr. Browne himself within the last two years. The following left on a fishing trip July 26 : Geo. H. Angermueller, Hen- ry Schlicter, Dave Geddes, Wm. O. Hock, Andrew Meyer, Jr., and wife and friends, A. J. Bentzen of the Bent- zen Floral Co. They motored to Spanish lake and enjoyed a big fish fry Saturday. A fishing party from the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. left Saturday afternoon, July 26. Frank Windier, Al Gumz, Max Rotter, Jr., Arthur Queensen, Ben Albers Jr., Oscar Killes made up the party. They returned Sunday. The next meeting of the St. Louis T'lorists' Club will take place August 7 instead of August 14, owing to the departure of members for the S. A. F. convention. V. J. Gorly has returned from his vacation. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. '; eEST IN THE; WORLD | .J0HNC.MEYER8cG0.| I B0ST0N,M^55. I The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it I will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, *'FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse Lowell Thread Mills, JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., f^^^^^^^^T., Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes Gold Letters 114 inch 45c per 100 1 " 40c " " 34 '• 35c " " On all orders of 1000 initials or over we will include one compartment box free. American Importing Co. 219 Dearborn Street, Chicago Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, H0II7, 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tJl St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Upui Vflrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. """ '"'" SPHAGNUM MOSS. FANCY CUT FERNS. Get our prices before you place your orders. H. ALLEN & CO. Tomahawk, - Wisconsin. Newly imported stock from our large fact- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 orSlO.OO assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEX>LEIN BASKET CO,, 713-717 Mlwankee Ave.. CHICAQO We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at $4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' NURSERIES, Arlington Heights, III. Mr. Stuppy of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, was a visitor here. He purchased several thousand carnation cuttings from A. Jablonsky of Oliv- ette. W. F. Sphagnum Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap Try a Sample Order and Compare with What You Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. cr^ Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. MetiUon tTie American Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE 4r cTse FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Florists' Supplies 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalocue. Mention the American Florist ivh en writing Z9I3- The American Florist. 69 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire. Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 H^ SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. I^E>I50IiIXJ Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. IstabUshed in 1857. ^mSM. ncMisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. PhoDe. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. W£ HAVE THE BEST FACIHTIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Plione Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf- .'istoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" Sands Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in l«W YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 Sonth Seventh St. Telepbone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. fi. COOKE FLORIST Connectlcnt Avenne and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Tonr Flowers for dellTcrr in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. August 3. PROM MONTREAL, Corinthian, Allan. Thyra, Barber. August 5. FROM MONTREAL, Corsican, Allan. PROM BOSTON, Franconia, Cunard. Kvonprinzessin Cecilie, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. August 6, Campania, Cunard. Allanton, Lloyd Brazileiro. August 7. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, C'an.- Pacif. PROM MONTREAL and QUEBEC, Kuthenla, Can.-Pacif. :'. Baltic, White Star, 12 noon. La Lorraine, French, Pier 57, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prlnz Adalbert, Ham.- Amer., 11 a. m. Berlin, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Mimiro, Norton. Goika, Barber. August 8. Philadelphia, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62. North River. Venezia, Fabre, 3 p. m. August 9. FROM MONTREAL, Scandinavia, Allan. Caledonia, Anchor, 1 p. m.. Pier 64, North River. Perugia, Anchor, Pier 64, North River. PROM MONTREAL, Royal Edward, Can. North- em. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon, American, 10 a. m. Zeeland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Majestic. White Star, 12 noon. FROM MONREAL, Canada. White Star-Dom. PROM MONTREAL, Ascanla, Cunard. PROM MONTREAL, Cassandra, Donaldson, at daylight. Patricia, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. Imperator, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. Hamburg, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. Geo. Washington, North Ger. Lloyd, .10 a. m. Russia, Russian-American, 2 p. m. Coamo, Porto Rico. Isabela, Porto Rico. Austrian Prince. Prince. Vasari. Lamport & Holt. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TpELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to anj' part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mast accompany all orders from uiloiown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catberine and Go; Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on band. Mention the American Florist when writing Young ^Nugent Telephone 206S-2O66 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the marliet. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs soUoited for delivery dn. any- part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. ^. A* Anderson, 440 Main St., Baffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Sncceiioi to Sievers & Beland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 70 The American Florist. Aug. 2, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all tlie large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. MenUon the A merican Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. HolinSOIsoD, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Earnest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York, For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapii Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO AU ORDERS. Wention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlzintzi Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Tenn, The Tele^aph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists FilUng Telegraph Orders. N. T. Ind. Mich. Alpha Floral Co,, Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J.- B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Buckbee, H. W., Eocktord, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clan's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo, H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington, Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., New York, Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0, Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St,, Toronto, Can, Byres, 11 N, Pearl St., Albany, N, Y. Freeman, Mrs, J. B,, Toledo, O, Galvin, Thos, F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Cb., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros. , Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P, Co,, Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 E, Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J,, Duluth, Minn, Leborious, J, J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, Matthewson, J. E,, Sheboygan, Wis, May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex,, New York. ' McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M,, Little Eock, Ark, Palmer, W, J. & Son, Buffalo, Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif.' Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J, Podesta & Baldocehi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me, Saakes, O. C. Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W, Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York, Smith, Henry, Grand Eapids, Mich, Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky, . Weber, Fred C, St, Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. Wltthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., cago. Witthold. 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson. Los -An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York, Y, Chl- Detrolt, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desips. High QradeCnt Blooms. CUDE BltOS.CO, FLORISTS iIurST.NM WASMINOTflHOO. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS Z41 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telesrraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park J. A. VALENTINE, JPlOrai wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY .ST. Mention the American Florist when writing ^913- The American Florist. 71 DESI6NS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. iFRED €• WEBER I SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I I • 4326-28 Olive Street Member Florisis' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. I I Notice iiiiti. lis- \\c have one storu oiilv. — " I Philadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Peraonal Attention to all Ordera. Ment'xon the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the /: merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Ueo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. U22GriUlllATe. ■jviii fill gu orderi for Cut KlflSaS City and Flowers, Funeral Desiing, Dl.....t UtII U. Wedding and Birthday Gift, rieiSWiI nill, no. that may be entrusted to them Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLOC Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the A merican Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANID) EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send Sower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Witthold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O, — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Lehorious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J.— Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. ■New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Parnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — Fred C. Weber. St. Louis. Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesia & Baldoechl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Lehorious. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H, Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude ^ros.- New York. EstablUtaed 1 849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, Choice Gut Flowers. Telephones: 1652-1563 ColumDui San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut Sowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. B> Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET^ Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Onty the Best 06 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C.C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper AVisr>rknttiri care of your orders In ~~ ■»*»*,*««»*** 72 The American Florist. Aug. POEHLMANI 72-74 E, Randolph St. Supply Department. Be Sure And Visit Our Exiiibit on the fourth floor of the building we occupy when you are in the city, either before or after returning from the Minneapolis convention. We have made a large display for your convenience and cordially invite you to inspect same. Our new catalogue will be ready soon. Wait for it. Our new line of Baskets has arrived and we are prepared to fill your orders with all the styles in tumbler, flower and plant baskets. A trial order will be sure to satisfy you. Now is the season for painting and glazing. We can supply your wants in everything th necessary to use. SPECIAL PRICES, COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS. Poehlmann^s Semi-Liquid Putty. Per gallon, $1.35 5 gallons, at $1.30 50 gallons, at $1.25 Poehlmann's Liquid White Paint. Per gallon, $1.65 5 gallons, at $1.60 25 gallons, at $1.50 Poehlmann's S. P. Glazing Putty. 100 lbs. Cask, $2.75 Bbl. of 800 lbs., at $2.45 per 100 Peerless Glazing Points. No. 2 and No. Zy^, per 1000, 60 cents No. 2 and No. 1%, per 5000, $2.50 Daylight Cleaner. For those florists that are located near railroads and factories, nothing is better than Anders Daylight Cleaner. Give this a trial. Price per gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons $4.00. The Famous NOXALL or ROXBORO HOSE That met with such success when handled by E. H. Hunt Company, is now sold by us exclus to the florist trade, fully guaranteed. 34-in., price per foot, 18c Y^-va.., reel, per foot, 17c 3^-in., " " " 15c >^-in., 500 ft. reel, per foot, 14^ c 19 13- The American Florist. 73 I isfance Phone, landolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. "NOTE;— Send us your name or change of address for our weekly cut flower quotations. Cut Flower Department. STER LILIES VALLEY GLADIOLI ASTERS Are the best all around flowers for the summer. Ship best; keep best; are best for all kinds of work. White Chrysanthemums (Smith's Advance). We can supply good roses all during the summer. Cut tight in bud during the hot weather, several orders— Mrs. Chas. Russell, Milady, Sunburst, Killarney Queen, Aaron Ward, tarie, Killarney and White Killarney, American Beauties. NOTICE: — The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning, orders for shipment during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnestly Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery where shipment should be made Saturdays or Sundays. )lir City Store will close during July, August and September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. "All orders for Cuttings and Decorative Plants should be sent direct to the Green- ies at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale—Best Grafted Rose Stock. (Ularney, White Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $110.00 per 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots- $97 50 oer 00 in 10,000 lots and $95.00 per 1,000 in 100,000 lots, F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. , i . f Supreme Quality Own Root Stock. Melody, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. RiCtimond, 2H-incli, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. 4,000 3-in. Beauties. $7.03 per 100: $65.00 per 1000 11S= Unaka, McNiece, Maud Dean, "2i_,-inch at $25.00 per lOOO. Pofflpons= YEILOW-Kent, Skibo, Madge. Baby. PINK— Alvitro. WHITE— sLula, Diana, Waco, Menso. RED— La Gravere. BRONZE BEAU- La Porte. SINGLE: Kemmit. Gertrude Wilson, Ida Kroeschell. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per looo. Decorative Plants is Belmoreana and Forsteriana, immense stock of perfect ants in all sizes from 4-in. to 10-in. plants, at prices ranging cm $4.50 per dozen to $15.00 each, according to size. • WeddeUana, 21/2-in., $15.00 per 100. Ilea Robusta, strong, IVz-in $3.00 per 100 X, extra strong new stock, twice topped, strong 3-in., $4 50 ;r 100, $40 00 per 1000. •agus Sprengeri, 2V2-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. in, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. ■agus Plumosus Nanus, 2V2-in , $3.50 per 100, $30.03 per )00;3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per )0; extra strong, 4-in , $15.00 per 100. •agus HatCheri, strong, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. listra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves per plant, megated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Primula Obconica Grand., strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100 Primula Obconica Gigantea, strong, 4-in , $8.00 per ioo Ficus Pandurata, strong 6-in., $3 50 each. Pandanus Veitchil, highly colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each; strong, 7-in , $2.00 each. UmbreUa Plants, ready to shift, 21'2-in., $3 00 per 100- 3-in $5.00 per 100. Berried Plants. Jerusalem Cherries for field planting, strong, 2V,-in $3 00 T)er 100; $25.00 per 1000. ^ ■. p ■ v^ Cherries, Fra Dlavola, 2H-inch, $3.00 per 100 Cluster Peppers, strong, 2V2-in., »3 00 per 100 Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong 2i',-in $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. s. 2 , 74: The American Florist. Aug. 2., DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. ST. LOUIS, MO. ORDERS TAKEN FOR DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. SPECIAL CARE, SELECT AND ARTISTIC WORK. F. H. Weber Member of Florists' Telegraph DeMvery Boyle and Maryland Ave. Both Lon^ Distance Phones. Sendyourorders^o'Gliicago and Sub- nrbs to _- I All orders carefuUyfiUed ^^■KSKMalfl*'"' under the supervision of - ^hicaSS-^ qEORGE iSMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. Ail orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southvtest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, UlS Farnvm St. is^SPfslz Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. HYER, FlflRIST, '/I'lL^fSl." Newark, N. J. A leading business man of this city who has had large experience in New York, recently informed the writer that he could rent a store on Barclay street in the latter place at a cheaper rate than he could rent one of the same capacity on Marlcet street of this city. Newarlc is already one of the great cities of this country, and its growth is remarkable. "We are pleased to state that in comparison with other lines of business, the florists are keep- ing well to the front. Though at this season no heavy business is expected, all the florists seem to be just as ac- tive and cheerful as they were at Christmas or Easter. They are now devoting their energies to renovating their stores, arranging attractive show windows and various other matters that cannot well be done in the busy season. H. Hornecker gives Bast Orange as his address, but he is so near to New- ark, being also at Fairmount ceme- tery, that he may as well be included in these notes. He was reared in this locality, his father having been for many years a florist. He has about 40,000 square feet of glass and in ad- dition to cemetery work grows stock for the wholesale market, which is sold by "Walter F. Sheridan, of New York. A feature of his range at pres- ent are his chrysanthemums, of which he has a great number. F. A. Kuehn, a very active and cap- able young man, formerly employed by Siebrecht & Son, New York, has recently bought the store and green- houses formerly conducted by Mrs. Mollie R. Frink, opposite the gate of Fairmount cemetery, his address be- ing 621 Central avenue. Considering the short time he has been in business, his prospects are very encouraging. Mrs. Frink, who has other interests, is assisting him in the store for a short time until he gets well settled. Henry G. Stroebell is now in busi- ness for himself. As a former buyer in the New York market for his broth- er's store he was well known to the wholesale trade, and he is now keep- ing up old acquaintances by buying for himself. He has a good store, but says he will make it better by fall. A. F. F. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue llAiif Vnrlr Hitu Grand Central Terminal "**" lUIR «")f The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. lEWAEI K Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans— CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. %f I D A I M 838 .^^^ V I rC U I n , CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Plorists will take care of all telegraphic orders. l^ifVlidnn Orders will be carefully lYlll^llliSaii. cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS Will All your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan, Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS- NASHVILLE, TENN. J9^3- The American Florist. 75 ■ Boddington's^^Qualify*' Christmas and Winter-Flowering M iSWEET PEASi WE ARE SUPER-HEADQUARTERS All iruc stocks of WiiilLT-flowering Sweet Peas will be scarce this season. Some varieties are a total failure owing to ilie exceptional season in California this Spring. Our advice to intending planters is to order at once. .Ml Sweet I'ea seed sent free by Parcel Post. Mr. Wni. Sim, Cliltondale, Mass., the great Winter Sweet Pea Specialist, sows our seed almost exclusively. Our stocks of Christmas-flowering Sweet Peas have stood the test for j-ears, and we can refer you to the largest growers of this increasingly popular flower, as to the trueness and quality of our seed, earliness of bloom- ing period and strength and habit of plants The following varieties are the "best by test" and include Zvolanek's and our own introductions, grown for seed, from selected stocks by the leading California grower and specialist in Sweet Peas. Our output last year was nearly 3tl00 lbs. No kicks and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. THIS ADVERTISEMENT CAN BE USED AS AN ORDER SHEET Oz. 14 lb. V2 lb. Lb. ,l!0.75 .tl.25 $2.00 .76 1.25 2.00 1.25 2.75 2.00 4.50 25 35 1 75 3.00 2.75 5.00 1.50 2.50 2.75 4.50 1.25 2.00 H n n n m M m n n n m M ■ n n n M n M n n n m m m n n n m m n n n n m m M n n n m m M n n n m M 342 West 14fh Street, New York. M .. Boddington's Extra Early Christmas White Snowbird. An exceptionally earl)' Sweet Pea for indoor flow ering— will blOOm six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon long stems; habit faiily dwarf and of exceptionally free-flowering qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for indoor planting. This is a black-seeded variety, therefore much hardier than the white-seeded types $0.25 ...Boddington'S Christinas Pinlc. This is the earliest and most profitable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowingthe seed under glass in latter part of August, flowerscan becut from Thanksgiving on during the Winter months. .26 ...Boddington'S Christmas White. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer 25 ...Angellno. Self pink; new variety 60 ...Canary. Similar to the Christmas White, but flowers of an exceptionally good yellow 35 ...Flamingo. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early ., 50 ...Christmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine, open, red flower 36 ...Christmas Stella Morse. Creamybuflf standard, wings slightly tinged with pink. .50 .. Florence penzer. Pure white ...Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large flowers ...Miss Helen M. Gould. White, open flower; standard lilac, marbeled 35 ...Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac; very large flowers 26 ...Mrs. A. Farenwald. Extremely large; dark pink. Very early 75 .. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink 25 ...Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender; very scarce 25 ...Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink; very pleasing shade -. 35 ...Mrs. James Wheeler. Salmon with orange. Best of its color 50 ...Mrs. Wm, Sim. Salmon pink 26 ...Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Large, pure white, wavy flower 25 ...Mrs. W. W. Smalley. Satiny pink 25 ...Mrs. J. F. Dolansky. Daybreak pink 25 ...Mrs. CHaS. H. Totty. Sky blue; late 25 ...Mrs. Zvolanek. Blue, variegated; good for variety 50 ...Orange Bird. Orange-rose. One of the best commercial varieties 50 ...Pink Beauty. Large open flower; rose pink. Fine for florists 40 ...Wallacea. Very scarce. Very fine lavender; a grand florists' variety 35 ...Watchung. Pure white 26 .50 .35 .50 .75 1.50 1 00 1.50 1.00 1.50 .75 1.00 1 00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.50 .75 .75 .76 .75 .75 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.60 1.00 1.50 1.75 1.75 1.25 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.25 2.00 1.25 2.(0 1.76 8 00 2.75 4.50 1.25 2.00 1.25 2 00 1.26 2.00 1.25 2 00 1.25 2.00 276 5.00 2.75 4.50 2.25 4.00 1.75 3,00 1.25 2.00 2.75 4.60 1.75 3.00 ...Winter Cheer. Wavy, large white flower ...Wm. J. Stewart. Blue self ...Zvolanek's Pink. Soft self pink. Large flower. All other varieties not enumerated here can be supplied at advertised prices. If you miss any old favorite here it has been superseded — other varieties advertised supplied when stock is not exhausted. Please write roar name and address here and mail order in good season. NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York. 76 The American Florist. Aug. 6, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charlee C. Massie. Minneapolis. Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son. Painesville O , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard. Wethersfield, Conn., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. Paecel Post changes effective Au- gust 1.5 are noted elsewhere in this is- ' sue. Feost injury to the Idaho pea crop is turning out more serious than the first reports indicated. The prices of lily of the valley pips are likely to advance, the crop being a short one again this season. It will interest originators of new plants to know that trade-mark names of nurserj' stock have been upheld in recent decision of a Missouri court. For particulars see page 82. A Natio^-al Seed-Testing Station for England is urged by the London Cham- ber of Commerce. Traders must now send seeds for testing as to purity and germination to continental Europe. Chinese lily bulbs will be shipped from Amoy later than usual this sea- son to permit of thorough drying be- fore packing, as last year many of the bulbs rotted en route because they were not thoroughly cured. Detroit, Mich.— The state board of agriculture is making a determined ef- fort to prohibit the sale of adulter- ated seeds in this state. A circular explaining the new seed law and Its requirements will be issued. Sturgeojn- Bat, Wis. — Thos. H. Bunt of Billings, Mont., recently spent a week here with his old friends. Mr. Bunt states that in certain sections of Montana there is a bumper pea crop. He left July 25 for Quincy, Colo. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade July 30 were as follows: Timothy, $4.00 to $.5.00 per 100 pounds.— Vaughan's Seed Store has received extensive shipments of French bulbs and Formosum lilies this week. "R'AKEMAK, O. — C. S. Clark has just completed a new model seven-rack- high dry-house for drying all kinds of seed corn. Those who have seen it pronounce It the finest dry-house for drying corn for seed purposes they have ever seen. St. Paul, Minn.— Representatives of a number of seed firms, including the managers in several cases, have taken the short course in seed testing at the university farm under the direction •of Prof. W. li. Oswald. They are do- ing this so they maj' be able to com- ply with the state's new seed law. Baltimore, Md. — Charles J. Bolgiano has been appointed a committeeman representing the Merchants' and Man- ufacturers'. Association on the Board of Trade of Baltimore city, for the purpose of promoting the plans for "Maryland "Week," at which time the great horticultural and floral exhibition is held in the mammoth armory, in -which President Wilson was nomi- Tiated. Mr. Bolgiano recently acquired the entire interest of the old estab- lished seed firm of J. Bolgiano & Son, of this city. American Seed Trade Association. President Massie announces the ap- pointment of the following commit- tees: Legislative Committee — Geo. Green, Chicago, chairman; W. G. Scarlett, Bal- timore, Md.; , Kirby White, Detroit, Mich.; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C; Howard Patrick, Kansas City, Mo.; Chas. Burge, Toledo, O.; D. I. Bushnell, St. Louis, Mo. Postal Committee — W. A. Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., Chairman; E. C. Dungan, Philadelpl(ia, Pa.; W. F. Ther- kildson, Painesville, O.; W. P. Stohes, Philadelphia, Pa., S. F. Leonard, Chi- cago. Crop Improvement Committee — H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga.; W. A. Wheeler, Mitchell, S. D.; W. D. Ross, Worcester, Mass. Transportation Committee — D. I. Bushnell, St. Louis. Mo.; R. D. Du- laney, Cincinnati, O.; J. S. Michael, Sioux City, la. Experiment Station Committee — E. J. Sheep, Jackson, Mich.; O. H. Will, Bismarck, N. D.; E. L. Olds, Madison, Wis. Nebraska Seed Crops. Waterloo, July 18. — Nebraska has experienced one of the longest periods of extremely hot weather that we have ever known. The thermometer has registered close to a hundred de- grees every day for a week. Fortu- nately the ground contained a fair amount of moisture and corn has not suffered very much. Early varieties are now in tassel and silk. Such crops are practically assured against every- thing but hail. Later varieties are very promising but will require mois- ture and seasonable weather. On the whole the corn crop is very promis- ing. Vine seed crops look good. Some Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Gompy Growers of Hi^ Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* SoHcltedL BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA fields of squash are a light ;stand owing to the work of insects in the spring, but the outlook is fair. Melons and cucumbers at Rocky Ford, Colo., are in good shape and promise average results. Crops generally in our state are promising. We have har- vested one of the best crops of winter wheat we have ever grown. Oats are fair, spring wheat good. Alfalfa and hay above the average. R. Fremont, July 18. — We have not received sufficient crop reports from the growers to be in a position to form an accurate idea of the conditions at present. Most of the reports of corn received so far, however, show good stands and fair conditions, but the re- cent four or five days of hot weather has resulted in rather dry conditions, and rain is needed quite badly. The vine seed crops are also doing fairly well considering the hot weather and the hard work the growers have had with striped beetles and bugs, but the crops seem to be making good growth at present, ' although rain is needed badly. In this immediate vicinity we had a light shower this morning and the weather is somewhat cooler, but we do not know how far the rain ex- tended. Our crop reports from Rocky Ford, Colo., show fairly good to good conditions and sufScient water for irri- gation up to the present time. The conditions in the watermelon growing sections have been very dry, and un- less they get rain soon crops will prob- ably be short in some varieties. E. Saginaw, MiCH.^The Stevens Gla- dioli Co. has filed articles of incor- poration, giving the capital as $20,000. The incorporators are Frederich H Stevens, Frederich H. Stevens, Jr., Henry H. Stevens, Emily J. Hall, Mar- garet C. Ladensack and Wm. E Win- ship. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Celery. Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent tor u. s. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, ^a. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment.- J, W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W, WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS '9'3- The American Florist. 77 Freesias California Grown _ l\r lOIK) Mammoth, }4-iu. and up $8.00 Choice, Vi to '4 in 5.00 First Quality, ■•)&to !..-in 3.00 Vaugtian's Giant White Long Stem Variety Per 100 $ 1.50 Per lOCO 12.00 Purity-True Per 100 Per 1000 '?4-in. to 1-in $3.00 $?5.00 'a in. to -^4 in.... 2 50 20.00 'i-in. and over,. 1.75 15.00 Js-in. to h-in ... 1.50 12.00 FREESIVHYBNIDS DR. RAGONIERI Per 100, - - $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK PANSIES AN exceptionally largre stock of the very finest ■^^ nature enables us to quote low prices on: Masterpiece, Madame Ferret, and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. Write for prices.- FREESIA Refracts alba 100 looo ^s 10^2 in. diameter $0.75 S 5.00 Hto?4 ■■ ■■ 1.00 S.OO Manunoth Bulbs 2.00 12.00 Purity, first size 2.00 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5to 7 in. circumference $5.00 $40.00 6to 7 ■• ■■ 6.00 55.00 7 to 9 " " 9.00 85.00 9toU •' •' 20.00 Have you our Florist's Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. t i4 New York TOMATO SEED Best stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing "Superb QuaUty" Seeds for Florists The Storrs G Harrison Co.'s Superb Mixture of BIANT PANSY SEED contains the Ultimate in Giant Pansies You cannot buy a better mixture of Pansy Seed at any price. Trade Pkf., 50c.; >;^-oz.,$1.25;oz.,$4 We carry in stock all named and sep- arate colors of Giant Pansies; also the best strains of Oclier, Gassier, Bug- nots, Trimardeau, etc. (See our trade list for prices). CINERARIA iRAHDIFLORI,"'"Z,TiSr."r" BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) Longfellow (Red), Snowball (white), tr. pkt., 35c; Mixed Colors, tr. pkt., 25c. ALL OTHER SEASONABLE SEEDS Annual and Perennial Is your service in Flower Seed Satisfactory? This "Trade Mark" is the symbol of 60 years of Satisfactory Service. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana au uaraen seeas ^- LEONARD,^ SEE CO. ONION SETS enOWEIISFORTHETIMDE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. FOR- SEEDS OF AU KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson €c Son, Limiicd Boston. Eiutland I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | a Wholesale Price List for Florists E 3 and Market Gardeners. ;-: ^ ^frmmmmnTTrmTmTmffmmiTmni f^ Bulbs Arriving Lilium Harrisii ^^£SI,e°rW 9-ll-in., per dozen, $3.75; per 100, $23,00 7-9-in.. per dozen, 1.35; per 100, 8-75 Our stock comes direct from one of the best growers in Bermuda, to whom we pay special prices to secure extra good bulbs. Our stock this year is the best in appearance we have seen in a long time. Amaryllis Johnsoni $2.50 doz. Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids. 3.50 doz. OxaliS, Bermuda Buttercup, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, .$8.50. Pansy Seed, Vick's Giant Superb, Vs oz., 75c; 14 oz., .$1.35; loz.,$5.00. WRITE FOR FAIL CATALOGUE. James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 78 The American Florist. Auo-, 2, SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING. WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS Sweet Peas— Winter Flowering, CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. Oz. Canary Bird, Early yellow $0 15 Christmas Countess . \ Mrs. C. H Totty p'^y ''^"^- ^^ Christmas Meteor, Brilliant red 10 Christmas Fink Earliest of All . Christmas Prima Donna.. | Mrs. F. J. Dolansky j-Daybreak pink Christmas White.. ^ Mont Blanc > Pure wliite Florence Denzer.. ) Mrs. Alexander Wallace, Fine lavender.. Mrs. W. W. Smalley... ( Mrs. Wm. Sim (Salmon pmk Mrs. E. Wild Snowbird Burpee's Earliest White Watchung IB Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas Mixed 10 r Pink and white; best for winter months 15 10 ,.. 10 10 .. 10 .. 10 .. 10 141b. $0 iO 40 30 40 ^ Black-seeded white. 30 30 35 3) 30 30 40 30 Ivb. $1 25 1 25 1 00 1 25 1 00 1 00 1 25 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 26 1 00 Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK 43 Barclay St. Mention the American Florist when writing Satisfaction Plants—Ready for Shipment. ROSES—Special for August. Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell, Grafted-$ 15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Taf t, White Killarney and My Maryland, Grafted-3-inch, $10.00 per ICO; $90.00 per 1000. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. Killarney and Mrs. Taft, 214-inch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GARDENIA VEITCHII. From 214-inch pots. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Present delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, inc., Cromweii, Conn ' Q^xxs: ■ LG. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing H. WREDE LUNEBDKG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicaeo, Paris, London, Bruxelles. Berl.. Hamb.. Roma. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application, Cash with order Mention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association • — $a.oo — Either stiff or flexible covers. Address orders. American Florist Co., Chicago F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wliolesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. Mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing igi3 The American Florist. 79 TheKENILWORTH Giant Pansy PRINCESS The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It isabsolutely compact upright grow- ing, and extremely weather-proof, enduring many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the masterpiece, of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. Attractive by the brilliancy of its colors. PacVet of 1000 seeds, 75c; 300 seeds, 25c. Western Seed &, Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SFECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, MusK and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Scfuasli. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention tke American Florist when writing Purveyor to the Royal family of Italy. SCAFATI (near Pompei) ITAIY. NOVELTY FLOWER SEEDS-BULB AND PLANT PRODUCTIONS. PETUNIA, PANSY, CDJERARLA, and a great variety of otht^r seeds. Write for price list and send orders to V. SHAKETANO, 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK, agent and representative for the United States. Mention the American Florist when writing seerls are all grown by uiysoH anil are ofTereil in the following mixtures and separate colors: KEN ILWORTH STRAIN— The llowers are of perfect form and substance; many of Ihe immense llciwers are from 3H to ^ inches; it is a striking collection of Ijeauliful colors and markings, rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, mahogany and man\' others too numerous to mention. KENILWORTHSHOW— Au extra fine strain of large (loweia; the immense flowers are of circular form and great substance; a beautiful collection of colors and markings. KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE-Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long, in the most graceful manner, and stand the hot, dry weather well. MASTERPIECE— A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance, its large flowers of great substance, on long, strong stems. ORCHID FLOWERED, MixeA— A dwarf free bloomer with a range of deH- cate colors that do not exist in any other pansies, a remarkable combination of light rose, shell pink, blush mavive, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. NEW SEED NOW READY. AU sorts and Mixtures except the new Pansy Princess are 1000 seeds, 25c; 5O0O, $1.00; h-oz,, $1.25; 1 oz., $5.oo. Pansies in Separate Colors lOOOSeeds Giant Psyche, ruffled violet, white marein$0.25 Giant Mad. Perret, red and wine shades. . .25 The preceeding 1 7 sorts mixed in equal proportions 25 Any 5pks., $1.00; any llpks., $2.00 Rainbow is a mixture of the most beautiful, gorgreous colors; blotched, striped, veined, margined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of pansy seed I w 1 1 send 1000 of Rain- bow free and with other amounts in like 1000 Seeds Giant Adonis, light blue with yellowish white face, large dark blotch liiO.25 Giant Emperor William, ultramarine blue with purple violet eye 25 Giant King of the Blacks, coal black 25 Giant Lord Beaconfield, violet upper petals shading to white 25 Giant Yellow, pure golden yellow 25 Giant Yellow with dark blotch 25 Giant White, satiny white 25 Giant White with large violet center 25 Giant Red, a fine mixture of red shades... .25 Giant, royal purple, fine large flower 25 Giant, bronze and copper mixture 25 Giant, light blue, sky blue 25 Giant, dark blue, deep blue shades 25 Giant Zebra, mixed shades, striped .25 Giant McKinley, yellow, each petal blotch- ed with a deep reddish brown 25 25 S., $2.00 ^^ ^<>- propor- tion, cxv-* ROEMER'S ^p"SI? PANSIES Prize The finest strain of Pansies in the World. Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties. Highest Award International Exhibition, Dusseldorf, 19U5. Catalogue free on application, FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinberg, Germany Mentioi. the American Florist when writing Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000: out of 2!4-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, strone. 2H-inch, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. CARNATIOII PLANTS. We have finished planting and have to offer a surplus of fine healthy plants in the following varieties : White Perfection, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 Pink Enchantress, 5.00 per 100; 40.00 per 1000 J. A. Budlong, 82-86 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed lo any point within reasonable shipping distance. S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard. $12.50 per 1000 Smilax, extra fine. $12.30 per 1000 Sprengeri, good stock, $15.00 per 1000 Hatcheril, good stock, iS.OO per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when ivriting ' Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in., $2 00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in.. 10c; 4 in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00: 4 in.. $10.00; 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in.. $5.00 per 100! Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per lOo. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Nevrton, N. J. 80 The American Florist. Aug. Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown. N.J., President;C. West, Irondequoit, N. Y,, Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., Secretary: M. L, Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. The Striped Melon Bug. Every one who has attempted the culture of cucumbers, melons or squashes knows this pest. He seems to be distributed all over this coun- try. Among the bugs he is certainly the hardest to handle, being quick of wing and cunning as a fox. At this time we wish to call attention to an important point — don't believe you are safe, because your vines are "past dan- ger." There is no such thing. In fact, the danger commences. When the ac- tive season is over, that means the mating season, these bugs go to the root of the vine and lay the eggs for another generation. These eggs pro- duce a small white worm, who enters the roots and' by his constant boring soon cuts off the sap flow. What many people call wilt disease is generally the efCect of these borers. The de- struction is certainly complete and rapid. There are two ways — one is to keep the bug out entirely, the other is to treat the root by applying fine tobacco dust once a week around the root, thereby making life impossible. What is known as black dust, if fresh, will do the work if properly applied. Maeketman. Minneapolis Convention C mmlttees. The Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Asso- ciation of Minneapolis has been or- ganized to aid in the convention work next August, with the following com- mittees : Executive — Theodore Wirth, chair- man; C. A. Rice, secretary; J. S. Mitchell; Hugh Will; W. A. Bofter- ding; Gust Malmquist; O. J. Olson; J. A. Ridgway; C. N. Ruedlinger; G. A. Will; Wm. D. Desmond; Hans Rosacker; R. A. Latham; Mrs. Theo. Wirth; Prof. Leroy Cady. Finance — J. S. Mitchell, chairman; Hugh Will; R. A. Latham; C. P. Rice; O. H. Carlson; W. D. Desmond; O. J. Olson; C. E. Sohaeffer. Entertainment — Hugh Will, chair- man; H. E. Philpott; A. S. Rice; C. N. Reudlinger; Tom Lynes; W. D. Desmond; W. Welander; R. A. La- tham; Tom Hall; John Monson; Wm. Holmes; Chas. Vasatka; O. C. Swan- son; M. Doetsch; Ted Nagel; W. C. Drake; J. A. MaoClellan; A. E. Lutey; E. G. Lemke; D. Kennedy; G. L Liudskoog; Wm. Glauner; Amiel Ol- son; Ole Thurson; L. Boeglin; Julius Rieck; L. A. Mathis; John Olson; Al- bert Beckwith; Wm. H. Rymers; Geo. Barsch; C. Livingston; Henry Barsch; Prof. Leroy Cady; Robert Stern; Louie Dancik; Walter Pier; Geo. Beulow; Chas. Vogt; C. W. Wahler; Carl Hau- gen; N. C. Hansen; Fred Busch. Reception^W. H. Bofferding, chair- man; C. F. Rice; Henry Will; Otto Will; H. E. Philpott; Chas. Hauck; Tom Lynes; O. H. Carlson; Walter Pier; Gust Malmquist; R. A. Latham; Tom Hall; Hans Rosacker; Ted Nagel; Wm. Glauner; Fred Topel; J. C. "Van Doom; Aug. Swanson; Fred Busch; S. A. Jamieson. Information — Gust Malmquist, chair- man; E. Meyer; R. A. Latham; John Rovik; Chas. Vasatka. Souvenir Album — J. A. Ridgway, HifiiiiPTIliifci ^ POINSETTIAS AUGUST DELIVERY. TRUE TYPF. The Large Bract Kind, shipped you in 2V^-inch Paper Pots. No soil lost in shipping. << sP J^ ^ » ^ Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) ^PFHIAI TIFS" Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, OiLUIHLIItdi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per M oz., $1.00 per H oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my pergonal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. chairman; Wm. I. Haliday; C. A. Bos- sen; Max Kaiser; Hans Rosacker; Prof. Leroy Cady; Wm. N. Steel. Press — C. P. Rice, chairman; C. A. Bossen; Oscar Amundson; C. L.- Linds- koog; Wm. H. Bofferding; C. N. Rued- linger; S. D. Dy singer; S. A. Jamieson. Sports — C. N. Ruedlinger, chairman; John Rovik; C. A. Bossen; Hugh Will; W. D. Desmond; Henry Will; C. F. Rice; E. P. Holm; Frank Gustafson. Transportation— G. A. Will, chair- man; William Holmes; Hugh Will; O. H. Carlson; H. Rosacker; Oscar Amundson; H. E. Philpott; Chas. Mas- sie; Steve Dysinger. Hotel and Depot — W. D. Desmond, chairman; R. A. Latham; C. N. Rued- linger; Hugh Will; C. F. Rice; W. H. Bofferding; O. J. Olson. Badge and Ticket — Hans Rosacker, chairman; Max Kaiser; C. A. Bossen; Robert Stern; Julius Rieck; C. S. Mc- Cowan. Decoration — R. A. Latham, chair- man; L. Boeglin; Otto A. Vasatka; E. Meyer; Chas. Gustafson; Louis Dancik; J. A. McClellan; J. Rovik; John Monson; Amiel Olson; W. D. Desmond; J. Roebrick. Ladies' reception — Mrs. Theodore Wirth, chairman; Miss Elinor Will; Mrs. C. N. Ruedlinger; Mrs. O. C. Swanson; Miss Elsie Will; Miss H. B. Whitted; Mrs. E. H. Mazey; Mrs. Robert Stern; Mrs. H. Rosacker; Mrs. W. D. Desmond; Mrs. A. S. Rice; Mrs. R. A. Latham; Mrs. C. F Rice; Mrs. W. H. Bofferding; Miss O. C. Wardin; Mrs. John Monson; Mrs. Gust Malm- quist; Mrs. Max Kaiser; Miss M. Ruedlinger; Miss Julia Ells; Miss Grace Du Rose; Miss Louise Rued- linger; Mrs. Wm. Holmes; Mrs. O. H. Carlson; Mrs. Oscar Amundson; Mrs. C. A. Bossen; Mrs. E. Meyer; Mrs. Luola Smith; Miss Juliette Mense. St. Paul — O. J. Olson, chairman; L. L. May; S. D. Dysinger; Chas. Vogt; O. R. Eckhardt; E. P. Holm. I University — Prof. Leroy Cady. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom SpawR Substitution of cheaper grades ii thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^^jT^-^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^^VX*^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- '* " ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.>Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE LAND NO STEM ROT 9,000 R. P. Enchantress, 8,000 Enchantress. 2,000 Dorothy Gordon, 2,000 Victory, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000, 8,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo, U. S. and .-American express. Cash please. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. Robert Craig Co... ^^. PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RIaltoSt,, N, S, PITTSBURG, PA. iQiJ- The American Florist. 81 A 1 1 111 ■ SPLENDENS and BONFIRE AAI Vifl Ciood Stroni.- Plnnls from Soil. *"»*" » iri 60 cents Dcr 100: $5.00 D.r 1000. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 2-jnch $2.00 per 100, Ceranlums. :inch 1,85 pi-r 10(1, Cobca Scandens, 2 inch 3,00 per lai. Marguerite, Mr;., K,Snndirs,2 in. 2,00 pur 100, Double Alysum, 2 inch 2,00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - - OLEAN, N. Y. BOXWOOD Write (or Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Sununerdale Avenue, CHICAGO . - - . ILLINOIS. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana PALMS, FERNS and •^ Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y ENCHANTRESS SUPREME D4ILLED0UZE BROS. Lenox fioad and Troy Ave., BROOKLYN. N. Y. J. E. Meredith. Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemmns Carnations for fall deliverr. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. Si'w=?SJ; J.D.Thompson GariatiOR Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 88. Mention the American Florist when writing UIJiMJlARRiSN FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. \Vi' hav.Ticeived our first consignment of llarrisii, and oiler a selixted stock ol the original tiUf Harrisn for early forcms. The stocic was urown from (he (jriKinal true typo, and will he found splendid stock lor early forcinu, Inr which purpose llarrisii is so valuahle. The crop tliis season IS much shorter than usual, hut wear.- still in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock, and can now make dehyery from first shipment. 0 to 7 inch bulbs. .S5(l to the case, .^.50 per 1(10: $45,00 per 1010, / to 9 inch bulbs. 200 to the case, 9.1)0 per 100; 82.50 per 1000. Full case lots at thousand rates. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Blue and Pink In Bud and Bloom for Immediate Use. We have a fine stock of pot Brown plants in 6-in. and 7-in. pots, in fine shape, just begin- ninsr to show color, 35c and 50c each. We otter, also, a larse stock of well-budded plants tor July and August flowering. Plints in large tubs, $2.00 and $3.00 each; extra large specimens in half-barrels at $5.00 and $7.50 each. FINE FERNS FOR SUMMER DECORATION. We have a fine stock of the following varieties of Nephrolepis- Elegantissima. fi-in. pots 50c each; 8-in., $1.00 each. HarnsU form of Bostoniensis— the best of all of the plain-leaved type. 8-in.. pots, $1 00 each- very large specimens in 10-in. pots, $3.00 and $4.00 each. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES. WMte KiUarney, Fink Killarney, Richmond, Lady Hillingdon and KlUarney Queen. We have a small surplus over and above our own requirements of the above named varieties. Strong grafted plants in SV? and 4-in, pots, which we can supply as long as unsold, F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIAL BARBAIN OFFER FOR PLANTS WHILE THEY LAST. Abatilon, Savitzi. 2Ji inch 3 '■ Ageratnm, Little Blue Star, 214 inch, Caladinm Esculentum, started plants *' 4 inch Per 100 $ 4.00 6.00 2,00 8,00 10.00 15.00 Coleus, 2U inch, following varieties; Anna Pfister. John Pfister. Black Prince. Golden Bedder. Verschaffelti 1.50 Feverfew, Little Gem, 2H inch 2.0O Geraniums, 3 inch, strong plants, fol- lowing varieties; Beaute Poitevine, Columbia, Decorator, Jacquerie, Jean Viaud, John Dovle. La Favor- ite, S. A. Nutt, Mrs, F. Perkins 3.00 4 inch, strong plants, following vari- eties; Decorator, Jean Viaud, La Favorite. Mrs. F. Perkins 5.00 Pansy Geranium, M rs. Layal, 2H inch 4.00 3 " 8.00 Per 100 Heliotrope Centefleur, 2H inch 2.00 Lantana, Weeping, 3 inch 3.00 MoOnHowers.Blue and Wliite, 2M in. 2.00 ROSES. Gruss an Teplitz, Hermosa, Jessie, Phyllis, Clothilde Soupert, White Baby Rambler, 2^ inch Baby Rambler, Orleans, Pinlt and White Cochet,2i^ inch Mrs. Aaron Ward, 2H inch Phyllis, 3 inch Orleans, 3incli Clothilde Soupert, 3inch " 4 inch Hermosa, 3% inch Gruss an Teplitz. 4 inch White Baby Rambler, 4 inch White KlUarney, 4 inch VAUGH/IIN'S SEED STORE, 3 1 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St , NEW YORK Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. 82 The American Florist. A-ug. The Nursery Trade 4 American Association of Nnrserymen. J. B. Pilkioffton Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. Trade-Mark Names Upheld. Probably the only case of its kind, that of Stark Bros.' Nurseries & Or- chards company of Louisiana, Mo., vs. C. H. Hartman, a local nurseryman, came up before the circuit court of Jackson county, Mo., wherein the plaintiffs sought among other relief to protect and have recognized certain trade-marks they have obtained on choice new varieties of fruit they have commercialized. The following excerpts from Stark Bros.' petition upon which the court granted full relief and costs, will deep- ly interest fruit growers and orchard- ists as they cover points which have long been in controversy. "That nursery stock may be propa- gated and grown in different ways or systems; that plaintiff in the course of its developments and experience has originated and propagated new and distinct varieties of nursery stock never before grown; that plaintiff is the owner of certain trade-marks on certain varieties of its stock, and has obtained registration for such trade- marks, as is provided by law, and such varieties have become known to the public as having been grown by plain- tiff." Upon an order of court, with other relief, the defendant was enjoined from further selling nursery stock under names owned and registered as trade- marks of plaintiff and from carrying out and performing any contracts for stock sold by such representations. This will mean much to the enter- prising nurserymen who have had the foresight to register their introductions. — Louisiana Press Journal. Ants on Lawns. Ed. American Floeist: Ants are numerous on our lawns and we wish you would advise us of a good way to exterminate these pests. J. C. Excellent success has been had in destroying ants with the use of bisul- phide of carbon applied in their nests. Pour an ounce or two of this into each of a number of holes made in the nest with a stick, promptly closing the holes with the foot. The bisulphide penetrates through the underground tunnels and kills the ants in enormous numbers, and, if applied with sufficient liberality, will exterminate the whole colony. Large colonies of ants may frequent- ly be uncovered on turning over stones in yards or lifting flagging in paths. Drenching such nests with boiling wa- ter or saturating them with coal oil are effective means of abating the nui- sance. Belvideee, In.— J. W. Lyon has taken out a permit to build a green- house, 8x60 feet. Hutchinson, Kans. — The local W. C. T. U. ofters prizes for the best chil- dren's gardens this summer. Special Geraniums SH-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, all Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Greo. A.m IC^ULlil, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Siirubbery THE eONARD& JONES GOm West Grove, Peniia. Mention the A'}ne7^ican Florist when writing Roses See prices Page 1236 June 2 1st. Mention the American Florist when writing Hollyhock Seedlip^s Double White, Pink, Rose, Yellow, Black, Blood-Red, Salmon and Allegheny mixed. Per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $6.00 Yaughan's 6reenhoDses Western Springs, III. For Sale==My Enlire Stock of Hardy Phlox The largest collection in one lot; all the good things, both from home and abroad, also many new seedling's crossed by me; nearly 300 varieties. Will sell the whole lot to one buyer. W. F. SCHMEISKE, Box 400 Binghamton, N. Y. LARGE OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Frop. Oesbmt Hill, PHILA., PA. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send tor Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters f covering all sides of I growing, propagating, ] itoring, etc. , and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAH), $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bnlbs and Roots, Conifers and Pines Now Ready. SUNBURST ROSES, .3-in., own roots $15 00 per 100, $12B.C0 per 1000 KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on the Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK & ATKINS, NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. J9U- The American Florist. 83 k&.Vi. Bay and Box Trees BAY TREES. These trees come in tubs. Nothing can approach these handsome trees for decorating porches, piazzas, or hall entrances and they are largely used for stately effects in formal gardens. Standard or Tree Shaped. I ^V SU'ins Each Pair 3f.-in Crowns 24in $ 7 00 $13 00 45-in •■ 26-in 7 50 14 00 45-in •• 28-in 8 00 15 00 45-in " .W-in 10 00 18 00 48-in '■ M in 12 00 22 00 48-in 40-in 15 00 28 00 Stems Dwarf Standards. Each .iii-in Crowns 24-in $ 7 00 Pyramidal Shaped. Each 5 ft. high. 24in. diameter at base..$ 8 00 <) (t. hiKh, 2()-in. diameter at base.. 10 00 Pair $13 00 Pair $15 00 18 00 BOX TREES. Prices on Pyramid and Globes Include new green tubs. If wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramids. Each Pair 2Htt. high $2 00 $3 75 Globe Shaped, Untrinuned. Each Pair loin, high, 15 in. dia $2 00 $3 75 IS in. high, 18 in. dia 2 50 4 50 Bush Shaped. These do not come in tubs. Each Doz. 100 12 in $0 40 $4 00 $30 00 ISin 60 6 50 20 in. 75 8 00 STANDARD BAY TREE VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries Western Springs, 111. "MRS. GEO. SHAWYER" Grafted or Own Root. $30.00 per 100; $260 00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY 4-inch, $12.00 per 100. HILLINGDON 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. SUNBURST 4-inch, $15.00 per 100. PINK KILLARNEY 4-inch, $8.00 per 100. 500 RADIANCE 3-inch, $8.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2 inch pots. S2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. BOUVARDIA Hum- boldi, CHINESE PRIMROSES, finest varieties. CINENARIAS, dwarf. Plants from V/i inch pots $.^.00 ner 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri; ARTILLERY PLANTS; ANTHERICUM vittainm; SMILAX; FICUS RE- PENS. Plants from 3 inch pots. St.On per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri: PASSION VINE, two varieties: IVY,Hardy English; SWAINSONA alba; LEMON VERBENA; BOUVARDIA Humboldi, ANTHERICUM vittatum. Plantsfrom 4 inch pots. 10c each. IVY.hardyEngUsh; LEMON VERBENAS. Kentia Belmoreana, $2.00 per doz. Crotons, $2.00 per doz. C. EISELE, 11 th and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA. PA. SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6 inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub. 36 inches high, very bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub. 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. KENTLA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3 00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub. 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 43 to 54 inches high, $6,00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers. 6 to 8 inches high. 35c each, 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high. 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each PANDANUS VEITCHII, nicely variegated stock that will grow into money by Christ- mas. 4-in. pot plants ready to shift. $5.00 per doz,; $35 00 per 100. BAY TREES-Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30 inches in diameter, $7.£0 each. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5,00 each. BAY TREES-Half Standards. 30inch stems. 26 inches in diameter. $5.00 each. 30-inch stems, heads 22 inches in diameter, $4.00 each. POINSETTIAS— Well established plants, from 2'4-inch pots. $5.00 per 100. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA — From as good a strain of seed as we can find. All colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAInESVILLE, OHIO. Mentimi the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. The Early Advertisement Gets There. Strong Plants, True Type. From 2!^-inch pots. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Shipped in Paper Pots. Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Clnster Pepper, & Solannm Melvini. Strong plants, 2U-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Primroses— Obconica and Chinese— 2V'2-in. pots, the very best strains, strong plants, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, "'^IkPcAcS.^'- Mention the American FJorist when writinsf 84 The American Florist. Aug. 2, Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries regrarding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Effect of Nitrogen on Plants. In order to understand just what is the specific effect of nitrogen upon plants, it would be necessary to trace the nitrate or other form of nitrogen from the time it enters the plant and understand each transformation through which it passes, until it be- comes a part of the proteids of the plant cell, a constituent of chlorophyl, a part of the proteid matter of the seed, or whatever its final destiny in the plant may be. It would be neces- sary also to understand the manner in which starches and sugars are built up by the chlorophyl (the green material of the leaf and stem), and the other processes of life. These processes are so far in scientific in- vestigation imperfectly understood and so a study of the effect of any one element cannot be made in this way. The appearance of the plant when starved and when overfed with nitro- genous fertilizers has been pretty carefully studied with a number of plants, particularly wheat, oats, barley, and other farm crops by the experi- menters at Rothamsted experiment station, England, and some of their observations will be noted. The ef- fect of nitrogen starvation and over- feeding are so apparent, so much more so than starvation or overfeeding with other materials, that the symptoms are well known to everyone who has an acquaintance with growing plants. The effect of nitrogen is seen most plainly in the growth of foliage. Lack of nitrogen will cause short stems and small leaves, while a large amount of it tends to produce a luxuriant growth, which will be termed "soft" when the effect is an undesirable one, or "succulent" in the case of celery, lettuce, etc., where this quality is sought for. The increase of stem and leaf surface produced enables the plant to take up more carbon dioxide from the air, producing material for root growth, and the roots in turn having a larger range, will be able to extract large amounts of minerals from the soil. So the addition of nitro- genous fertilizer to a plant starved of this element acts as a toxic to the whole growth, because nitrogen is the regulator of the growth of the plant. The symptoms of the effect of nitro- gen are so apparent to the eye, that nitrogen is likely to assume too large an importance in the grower's esti- mation, especially as compared with phosphorus, the results of the use of which can be shown as a rule only by counting the crop. The color of the foliage is an in- dication of the amount of nitrogen available for use of the plant. In case of nitrogen starvation the leaves are yellow in color and in roses nitrogen starvation causes a much larger dropping of leaves. On the other hand, an excess of nitrogen on roses produces the effect known as "chlorosis." The leaves lose their chloroph5'l and become white in color, with the veins standing out a bright green by contrast. The weaker plants and the weaker branches on the plants are the first to show the effect. The yellow color due to nitrogen starva- tion is distinct from the white color due to chlorosis. In carnation culture, our experience has been that the flow- ers are affected by an excessive ap- plication of nitrogen before the leaves, the latter not showing distinct symp- toms as in roses. Nitrogen has the effect of delaying the maturing of seed by the plant, of prolonging its vegetative stage. A case of this kind was noticed during the past winter, when a number of plants of Cineraria grandiflora fed with ammonium sulphate were Just coming into full bloom at the time when the plants grown without fer- tilization beyond that afforded by or- dinary potting soil had blossomed and died. It might be thought that on account of this delaying of ma- turity, the number of flowers pro- duced by a standard crop would not be so large when nitrogen is applied as a fertilizer. I cannot answer the question yet, except in regard to car- nations, on which a careful record kept for several years shows that the numbers of flowers was increased by adding dried blood, provided the best amount was not exceeded. F. W. Muncie. Boston. MARKET CONDITIONS FAIR. The condition of the cut flower mar- ket is fair. There is no surplus of good stock and it cleans up very well. In roses, "White Killarney and Killar- ney Queen are the best sellers, going as high as $2 per dozen for specials. Carnations are rapidly failing and an- other week will see their finish. What comes in sells for $1 to $1.50 per 100. Asters are now a factor, selling at .$1 and $1.50. Lilies are $3 to %i.. Sweet peas, 25 to 35 cents. NOTES. P. "Welch, of "Welch Bros., is at Old- orchard, Me. David "Welch, of the same firm, reached home from Ireland July 29. President Farquhar, of the Society of American Florists, says all indica- tions point to a good convention. Mrs. Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, is ill. A. F. F. \ ^- ._,_...- IW ' i \ Unequa lar THE PULV 32 UNIOI led for greenhc tdscape fertilizi ERIZED MANURE 1 STOCK YARDS, luse and ng. . COMPANY CHICAGO Mention Ihe American Florist when writing Clay's FERTILIZER Safe, Sure, Quick-Acting and Economical The demand is continuaUy Growing, Florists and Gardeners rely upon it aod are never dis- appointed. It is the Unsurpassed Plant Food. : : It is supplied by the leading" Nursery and Seed Firms in- cluding the following: New York— Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Hender- son & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co.. Vaughan's Seed Store, (and at Chicago), Weeber & Don. Rochester, N. Y.— James Vick's Sons. Boston — Joseph Breck &SonsCo., R.&J Far(iuhar& Co , Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co.. Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia — Henry A . Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer, Manufactured by CLAY&SON Stratford, london, England. 09 The Chrysanthefflum Manual By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Write at once for introductory prices on all kinds of FERTILIZERS Exceptional August prices on DARLING*S hi^liesl erade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etc. 1 will send to you on application a copy of the "Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agrriculture on commercial fertilizers." Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of great value to every fiorist and farmer. Read them before buying, GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELUS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. 19^3- The American Florist. 85 Field Grown Carnation Plants. Extra Fine Stock. Clean, well grown and healthy. Ready Now. Let us have vour order as early as possible. Per 100 Per ICOO The Herald, scarlet $12.00 iflOO.OO GlorlOSa, niediuni pink 8 00 75 00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 75.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6 00 60.00 Enchantress, fltsU pink $ (i.OO Rose Pinlt Enchantress 6.oo Washington, dark pink 6.O0 ( Sport of Enchantress) Victory, scarlet 6.00 Scarlet Glow 6.00 Fur 100 Pit lOOO 50.011 60.00 50.00 50 ( H> 60.00 Chicago Carnation Co. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Look--Araucarias Our Specialty We have provided for the summer garden, the veranda and the porch with a fine lot of Arau- caria Excelsa of our April 1912 im- portation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-0-6-7 tiers, 25-30-35-40 inches high; bushy, SI. 00, $1.26,$1.60to$2.00. Aaucaria Excelsa, new April, 1913 import tion, 3. 4 and 5 tiers; S. hV-> and 6-inch pots, 12. 14- 16. 18 and 20 inches high, 35c. 40c. 50c. 6Cc and 75c. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock, 6'in. pots $1,25 to $1.50. Begonias. y Begonia Gloire de Lorraine will be scarce this winter: for fall, winter and Christmas blooming buy our ZULU KING, a new deep red short ever- blooming variety for growing on; we have them 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 3-inch. $5.00 per 100; 4-inch, $7.00 per 100. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4H to 5-in. pots. 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5^2 in.. 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30. 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00. $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7-in. pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4H in., 2Sc to 35c; single. 5^ to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to $1.00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 75c. $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. ' Livistona Rotundifolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm, 4, 514 and 5^^ in. pots. 12 inches high, 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, 50c. GODFREY ASGHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS Per 100 PLUMOSUS,2V2-m. pots; $2 00 PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS 1 00 SPRENGERI, 214-in. pots 2 00 PRIMROSES CHINESE OBCONICA, Alba and Per 100 Rosea $2 00 FORBESI andMALACOIDES 2 00 OBCONICA GIGANTEA, Giant Flowering 3 00 PANSY SEED, Giant Flowering.. oz. $4 00 CASH JOS.H CUNNINGHAM Delaware, Ohio Paper Whites GRANDIPLORA Per 1000 Fancy, (1260 bulbs to case $ 8.50 Star Brand, (1000 bulbs to case) 11.00 LILIUM HARRISII For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per lOCO 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.0O 85.00 Cold Storage Lilies. Per Case Lil. Rubrum, 8-9, (case 170 bulbs) $ 8.50 " " 9-11, (case luO bulbs) 8 00 " Album, 9-11, (ca.se 100 bulbs) 10.00 " Giganteum, 9-10, (case 200 bulbs) 17.00 Let us have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses .and Nurseries, Western Springs. 111. Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHIDS Atrived in fine condition Cattleya Trianae, C. Gaskelliana, C. Dowiana, C. Percivalliana C. Specioslssima, Dendrobium Formosum. D. Jamcsianum. D. chrysotoxum, Oncidium SDlendidum, O. Cicallosum, Odonto- glossum Grande, Lycaste SKinnerii, etc., etc. LAGER 6 HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 86 The American Florist. Aug. 2, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.. Allen H&Co.... Alpha Floral Co.... American Importinir Co American Spawn Co American Wooden- ware MfsrCo Ill AmlingECCo 63 Andersons A 69 Andorra Nurseries, . 82 Angermueller G H. 64 .Aphine Mfg Co 94 Archias Floral Co.. 74 Aschmann Godfrey, Atlanta Floral Co... Auburndale Gold Fish Co Bjder Jno & Co.... Bassett&Washburn Batavia GreenheCo Baur Window Glass Co Baversdorfer H Beaven E k Begerow's Berg^erBros Bsrninif H G Bertermann Bros Co Blackistone Z D... Bjbbink & Atkins.. BjddingtonAT .... Badger J &SonsCo. BjlamdJBCo B jlsfiano J & Sons, . Bowe M A Bramley & Son Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 76 B reitmeyer's J Sons. 70 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 76 BrunsHN \\ Buchbinder Bros... 86 B'lckbeeHW 74 BudloneJA 79 BuistRobtCo II Bulleri F 79 IV 68 69 80 Buroee W A & Co. Caldwell the Woods man Co 68 California Florists.. 74 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 76 CampConduit Co .. Ill Carnation Support Co The 90 Chicago Carn Co. „/.• ■■ 163 85 Chicago Flower Growers Assn, Chicago Great Western RR 57 Chicago House Wrecking Co 96 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 71 Clay & Son Cleveland Cut Flower Co Conard & Jones Co' Cooke Geo H Cotsonas Geo & Co Cowee W J . . . Coy HC Seed Co!!! Craig RobtCo CritchellC E Cunningham Jos H Dailledouze Bros... Daniels & Fisher DardsChas ' DeamudJBCo oi Denaiffe&Son... 76 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co in Dietsch A &Co.. IV DiUer Caskey & Keen 90 Dillon J L 78 Dorner F&Sons!!'. 81 DreerHA Ill 93 DuerrChasA 74 DunlopJohnH 71 Edwards Fold Box, 86 Eisele C 83 Elastic-Lyke Co.... 96 Emmans Geo M.... 79 Erie Floral Co I Erne&Klingel 62 Eyres HG 71 Fish Henry Seed Co 78 77 61 Florists' Hail Assn. Pettier, Fiske. Rawson Co Franzen F O Freeman Mrs J B... Freres Dominick C. Froment HE Frost Chas Galvin Thos F Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co Gasser J M Co Geny Bros Giblin & Co Godineau R & M Gorham & Chapline Grand Rapids Floral Co Gude Bros Guttman Flower Growers Co Harley Pottery Co., Haven Seed Co The Heacock Jos Co Heinecken Otto Heinl John & Son.. Henderson A & Co. Herr Albert M Herrmann A Hess & Swoboda... Hews A H &Co.... Hilfinger Bros Hitchings & Co.... HoerberBros Hoffmeister Flo Co. Holm & Olson Holton &HunkelCo Home Cor School... Hooker HM Co.... Horticultural Trade Journal Hrudka L Pottery Co HurffEdgarT Igoe Bros Illinois Pipe Mfg Co Isbell S M & Co... Jackson & Perkins . Johnson W W & Son Jones Percy Jones Robt Ross...- Kasting WFCo ... Keller Geo & Sons. Keller's Sons. J B.. Kellogg Geo M Kennicott Bros Kervan Co The Kessler W A Kift Robt King Construct Co. Klehm's Nurseries. Kohr A F Kramer IN &Son.. Krier Nick Boiler ' Co Kroeschell Bros Co. Kruchten John Kuehn C A KuhlGeo A Kyle & Foerster LaCrosse Floral Co. Lager & Hurrell.... Lange A Landreth Seed Co., Leborious J J Leedle Floral Co , , , Leistner Oscar Lemon Oil Co Leonard Seed Co... Lord & Burnham Co McCallum Co McConnell Alex. , . . McCuUough's J M Sons Co McGee Walters.... McHutchison & Cor. McKenna P & Son." Mann Otto : Matthewson J E.... May & Co L L Meconi Paul r Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co Mette Henry Meyer John C & Co, Mid-Continental Flower Show Milwaukee Boiler Co MittingE D Ill II 86 94 II 85 77 61 95 65 III 74 71 63 66 65 71 94 68 III III 90 92 63 64 82 63 70 85 69 II 69 82 63 94 77 93 65 69 65 84 II . 69 II 70 69 66 81 80 62 BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRI6ERAT0RS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 516 Milwaukee Ave,, - Chicago, 111. Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 66 Morehead Mfg Co... 91 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MullerAdolph 83 Murray Samuel 70 Myers Florist 74 Nat Flo B of Trade, 96 New England Nur- series 82 N Y Cut Flower Ex, 66 Nicholas JohnS.... 74 Niessen Leo Co ... . 65 Oechslin Frank 83 Ostertag Bros .,, . 71 PalezPaulM 74 Palmer W J & Son , 70 Park Floral Co 70 Peacock Dahlia Farms 81 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano, Rossi & Co 70 Pennock-MeehanCo 66 Penn the Florist 70 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A I Phillips Bros 74 Pierce F & Co 96 Pierson A N (Inc).. 78 Pierson F R Co.. I 81 Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 76 PillsburylL 93 Podesta&Baldocchi 71 Poehlmann Bros Co 72 73 PoUworth C C Co I 64 71 Portland Flower Store 71 Pulverized Manure Co 84 QuakerCity Machine Works 94 Raedlein Basket Co 68 Randall A L Co.... 63 Randolph & Mc Clements 93 Rawlings Elmer. ... 81 Ready Reference... 87 Reed & Keller 93 Regan FtgHouse,,. 96 Reid Edw 65 Reinberg Geo 63 Reinberg Peter 59 Rice Bros 64 Rice Co, M 68 Robinson J C Seed Co 78 Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co 93 92 RoemerFred 79 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co , II RuschG&Co 64 SaakesOC 71 Sabransky John F.. 80 Saltford Flowr Shop 74 ScheelFF 78 Schiller, the Florist, 74 SchilloAdam 90 Schlatter W& Son, 86 SchlingMax 70 Schmeiske WF,,., 82 Schmidt J C 79 Scottjohn 81 Scully Steel & Iron Co 93 SharpPartridge&Co 96 Siebrecht George C 66 Situation & Wants,, 57 SkidelskySS&Co. II Smith A W&Co.,. 71 SmithED&Co 81 Smith & Hemenway 93 Smith Henry 74 Smith Wm C 64 Smith W&T Co.,. I Stearns LumberCo, 94 Stoothoff H ACo,,. 94 Storrs &Harrison.77 83 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 94 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 69 Thompson Car Co . . 81 Thorburn J M & Co 77 TottyChasH 83 Vaughan A L & Co, 59 Vaug.han's Seed Store I III 68 77 78 81 82 83 85 93 95 Vick's Sons Jas 77 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 74 Wagner Park Cons. Ill WalkerFA&Cc. 74 WallaceFD 90 Ward&Co, RM,.. II Weber Fred C 71 WeberFH 74 Weiland&Risch... 63 Welch Bros 65 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 79 Wietor Bros 60 63 Wilson RG 69 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 64 WittboIdGCo 69 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 74 Wood Bros 81 WredeH 78 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent. , . 69 7ecb & Mann 63 Ziska los 63 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Camatloii STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaitei £ Son, BEFORE ~ ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American, Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO PIHIiLABELPMIA. PA. 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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 -210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Manzigement By the same author. Covers the subject completely, 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Ghlcago Mention the American Florist when writing igi3- The American Florist. 87 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarlas e.tcelsa. April, 1912, Importation, 6 to 7-ln. pots, 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to 40 ins. high. $1 to $2 each. Excelsa, April, 1913 Im- portation, S to 5 tiers, 5 to 6-ln. pots, 35c to "iX^a. Robusta Compacta glauca, 6-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 2 tiers. 6 to 8 Ins. high, S6c each: 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 Ins., 45c; 3 tiers, 10 to 12 Ins., 60c; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 Ins., 75c. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Araucaria excelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarlas. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus- Sprengeri, 2y.-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Plumosus Nanus. 2J.4-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-ln., $S per 100; $55 per 1,000; 4-ln., $12 per 100; extra strong 4-in., $15 per 100. Hatcherl, 21.4 -In., $2.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 21/i-in., $2 per 100; seedlings $1. Sprengeri, 214-ln., $2 per 100, Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Asparagus plumosus, strong seedlings from greenhouse grown seed, 85c per 100; $7.B0 per 1,000, prepaid. Switzer Bros., L. B. 636, Montl- celio, Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., strong for bench- ing or baskets, $12.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, S-in. strong, $6 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 8-in., 6c. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus SpreuKeri, 3-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Asp. plumosus, 3-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V.-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine 3-inch, $3 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. Hatcherl, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica. bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TREES. Baytrees: standards, 43 ins., stem, 30 dlam., $7.50 each; 48 in. stems, 26 ins. dlam., $5. Half standards: 30 in. stems, 26 ins. dlam., $5; 30 in. stems, 22 ins. dlam., $4. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see advertlse- msnt elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS. Seasonable plants. Abutilon Savitzt, 2yi-iu., $4 per 100; 3-in., $6. Ageratum, Little Blue Star, 2i4-ln., $2 per 100. Caladium escTiIen- tum, 4-ln., $8; 5-in., $10; 6-ln., $15 per 100; started plants. Colons, 2Vi-in., Anna and John Pfister, Black Prince, Golden Redder, Ver- schaffletl, $1.50 per 100. Feverfew, Little Gem. 214 -in., $2 per 100. Geraniums, 3-ln., strong plants, Beaute Poltevlne, Columbia, Decorator, Jacqueries, Jean Vivaud, John Doyle, La Favor- ite. S. A. Nutt, Mrs. F. Perkins, $3 per 100; 4-lu., strong plants. Decorator, Jean Vlaud, La Favorite, Mrs. F. Perkins, $5 per 100. Pansy geraniums, Mrs. Layal, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3-in., $8 per 100. Heliotrope Centerfleur, 2%- in., $2 per 100. Lantana, Weeping, 3-in., .?3 per 100. Moonvlnes, blue and white, 214-in., $2 per 100. Salvia Zurich, 2yi-in., $2 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seasonable plants, from 2%-in., pots, $3 per 100: Asparagus Sprengeri, Aiitherieum vita- tum variegatum, artillery plants, parlor ivy, Euonymus radicans, variegated and golden va- riegated; .Swainsona alba, moonvlnes, passion vines. Plants from 3-in. pots, $4 per lOO; Ivy, hardy English; passion vine, Ampelopsis Veit- chli. Chrysanthemums, Advance, Polly Rose, White Cloud, Diana, Pacific Supreme, 2%-in., $2 per 100; Myrtle plants, 3-in., $1 per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Passion vine, 4-ln., lOc each. Honeysuckle, Halleana, 4-in., $1 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Bedding plants, geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5 per 100. Lemon Verbenas, cigar plant, coleus, al- temantheras; red and yellow; ageratum, blue; verbena. Salvia Zurich, aster, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BEGONIAS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat them All.'* BEGONIA LORRAINES, all strong, extra choice plants, from leaf cuttings for im- mediate or later delivery, 3-in. at $17.50 per 100; 4-ln. at $25 per 100. Cash with order. BLITCH-LONG GRBBNHODSES, DENVER, COLO. Begonias, Zulu King, 2y3-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias, red variety only, 2-in., $3 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries for field planting, strong, 2y2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, a fine plant to grow in field for Xmas sales; full of berries, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cluster Peppers, strong 2%-in., $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2%-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove. Ill- BOXWOOD. Box trees. Bobbink »& Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Box trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BULBS. Bulbs, lilium mnltlflorum, L, glganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page, Ralph M. Wara-& Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, freeslas, California grown, mammoth %-ln. and up, $8 per 1,000; choice, J/4 to 94-in., $5; first quality, % to %-ln., $3. Vaughan's Giant White, long stem variety, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Purity, true, % to 1-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; % to %-ln., ,$2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 14-iu. and over, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; % to Va-ln., .$1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Freesia hybrids Dr. Ragonierl, per 100, $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Freesia refracta alba, % to .^^ inch, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000; % to % Inch, $1 per 100; $S per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Purity, Ist size, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Lilium Harrlsli, 5-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 6-7, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 7-9, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-11, $20 per 100. J. M. Thorbum fe Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Paper White Grandlflora, fancy (1,250 bulbs to case) $8.30 per 1,000; Star Brand (1,000 bulbs to case), $11 per 1.000. Lilium Harrlsii, 6-7 inch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9. $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Cold storage lilies: Lilium Rubrum, 8-9 (case 170 bulbs), $8.50 per case; 9-11 (case of 100 bulbs), $8; Lil. Album, 9-11 (case of 100 bulbs), $10; Gigan- teum, 9-10 (case of 200 bulbs), $17. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrlsii, 9-11 inch $3.75 per doz.; $23 per lOO; 7-9 inch, $1.35 per doz.; $S.75 per 100. Amaryllis Johnsoni, $2.50 per doz. ; A. Vittata hybrids, $3.50 per doz. Oxalls, Bermuda buttercup, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. J. Bulbs, Lilium Harrlsii, 6-7-inch bulbs, 350 to case, $5.50 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 7-9-lnch. 200 to case, $9 per 100; $32.50 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-ln, 8-9- in., and 9-10-in. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St., New York. . MAMMOTH CALLA BULBS, $6 per 100. Second size, 1 inch to 1% inches, $4.50 per 100. Cash with order. Hogan, Kooyman k Co., 355 12th St., Oakland, Calif. Dutch Bulbs, all varieties. Prices right. Apply to Otto Heinecken. Whitehall Bldg., 17 Battery PI., New York City. Bulbs, calla lilies. E. D. Mitting, San Jose, Calif. ^^ Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St, New York. C ANNAS. Cannas, 3-iu. pots, good sorts, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. King Humbert, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cannas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CARNATIONS. Carnations, field-grown. The Herald, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Gloriosa, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Pink Delight, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. White Wonder, $7 per 100; .$60 per 1,000. White Enchantress, White Perfec- tion, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Washington, Victory, Scarlet Glow, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, White Perfection, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. J. A. Endlong, 82-86 Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, field-grown. 9,000 R. P. En- cha'ntress, 8.000 Enchantress, 200 Dorothy Gor- don, 2,000 Victory, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. 8,000 White Enchantress, $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 88 The American Florist. Aue. 2. FBLD CARNATIONS, strong, healthy plants. 100 1,000 Victory $S.OO $45.00 Enchantress, white 5.00 45.00 Enchantress, light pink 5.00 45.00 Cash unknown parties. BHANT & NOE FLORAL CO., 5744 Brantwood Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnations, Beacon, Enchantress, White Per- fection, fine field-grown stock, August deliv- ery, ?6 per 100. C. C. Poll worth Co., Mil waukee. Carnations, from 2-in. pots: Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, 12 rooted cuttings, $3; 25, ,$5; 50, $7; 100, $12; 1,000, $100. Dailladouze Bros., Lenox Road and Troy Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. Beacon and Winsor, $5 per 100. M. M. Dye, Sala- manca, N. Y. Carnation Princess Dagmar, $12 per lOO; $100 per 1,000. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Chi- cago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Beta Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Pishklll, N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 2y2-ln. pots. Per 100 Per 1,000 Shrimpton $2.50 $20.00 Comeleta 3.50 30.00 Lynnwood Hall 3.00 25.00 Dr. Enguehard 3.00 25.00 Pacific Supreme 2.50 20.00 Halliday 2.50 20.00 Poc Crimson 2.B0 20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Crocus 2.50 20.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. POMPONS. DIANA 450, FAIRY QUEEN 250, HELEN NEWBERRY 300, IVA 200. KLONDYKE 1850, MINTA 930, RUFUS 45, WHITE JITSU-JBTUl 90, SKIBO 50, UTAH 50, ZBNOBIA 50. PRICE: 214-inch pot plants, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Not less than 25 of a kind at 100; 250 at 1,000 rate. „ ELMER D. SMITE & CO.. ADRIAN, MICH. We have the following Chrysanthemum plants in 2^-inch pots at $2.50 per 100, or $20 per 1,000. Cash. Polly Rose, Chrysolora, October Frost, Smith's Advance, Buckbee, Burckman, Diana, Early Snow, Alice Byron, Touset, White BonnatEon, Appleton, Rosiere, Donatello, Ya- noma. JOY FLORAL CO., NASHVILLE,, TENN. _^_ Chrysanthemums, Unaka, Maud Dean, 2H-in., $25 per 1,000. Pompons, Kent, Skibo, Madge, Baby, Alvino, Lulu, Diana, Waco, Menso, La Gravere, Beu, La Porte, Kemmit, Gertrude Wil- son, Ida Kroeschell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Foehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton (jrove. 111. Clirysanthemum plants, 2y2-in. early varieties, only $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums. Elmer d! Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. CROTONS. Crotons, 3% and 4-in, $4 per doz. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas, Lindeni and Massangeana, 6-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and "New York. Dracffina ind., 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns in flats, all varieties; flats contain about 110 clumps, $2 per flat; 20 or more flats, $1.75 per flat. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Ferns, Elegantissima, 6-iu., 50c each; 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bostoniensis, 8-in., $1 each; specimens in 10-in. pots, $3 to $4 each, F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. y. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Perns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens. $2 and $3 each; 6-in., 50c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, 0. Boston and Whitmani ferns, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo, M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-iu., $15 per doz. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in, Brie Floral Co., Brie, Pa. per 100. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Ed. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobhink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Rubbers. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. GARDENIAS. Gardenias, Veltchii, 2%-in., $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 3-ln., $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 3-in. pots, for fall and winter blooming, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 2-in. stock, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Smilax. 2-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, 3^-inc'h Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10 per 1,000. Rlcard, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Rlcard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, K. J. Geraniums, Nutt, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Erie Floral Co., R. F. D. No. 2, Brie, Pa. GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhock seedlings, double white, pink, rose yellow, black, blood-red, salmon and Alle- gheny, mixed, $1 per 100; $6 per 1,000. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. and 7-in. pots, 35c and 50c each. Large plants in tubs, $2 and $3 each. Specimens, in half barrels, $5 and $7.50. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. . Hydrangea' Otaksa, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. IVIES English ivy, grown in 3% and 4-in. pots, $10 per 100. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y. Ivy, hardy English, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Cherries, Fra Diavola, 2y2-in., $3 per lOO. Jerusalem cherries for field planting, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes. 35c to $l.each; stand- ards,. $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; .$9.50 per 500; $5 per 2.50. H. N. Brnns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. Moss, surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey moss, delivered anywhere in Chicago, $5 per bale, 2 or more bales, $2.75 bale. Klehm'a Nurseries, Arlington Heights, 111. Sphagnum Moss, Fancy Cut Ferns. Get our prices before you place your orders. H. Allen & Co., Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Sphagnum moss, full size bales, clean stock, new burlaps. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, I^ambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, hardy herbaceous plants, evergreens, roses, rhododendrons, vines and climbers, spring bulbs and roots, conifers and pines. Bobbipk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chest- nut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullett, Norristown, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrcll. Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4^ to 5-in., 20 to 25 ins. high, 35c to 50c; 5H-in., eOc to 75c; 6 to 7-in., pots, 30 to 40 ins. high, $1 to $2; 7-in., made-up, 1 large in center. 3 smaller plants around it. $2.50 to $3. Belmoreana, 4i^-in., 25c to 35c; 5% to 6-in. pots, 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in pot, 6-in., 75o to $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. _ Palms, Kentlas Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4-ln. to 10-in., $4.50 per doz. to $15 each. Co- cos Weddeliana, 2y.,rln., $15 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms, Kentias. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wls^ PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchii, large specimen plants, $6 to $7.50 each; good plants, 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. J. A. Peterson .Sfc Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, _0. _ _ Pandanus Veltchii, 5-in., $1; e-io.. $1.50; 7- in., $2; 8-in., $2,50; 8-in. tubs, $3. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanus Veltchii, 6-ln., $1 to $1.50 each; 7-in., $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Pandanus Veltchii, 4-in., $5 per doz., .$35 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. PANSIES " Pansles, Romeo Prize Winners, hud and bloom, $1.25 per 100; $10 per l.OOn. C. Hum- feld, Clay Center, Kan. PEONIES. PEONIES 4c TO Sc PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima, Festiva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure. Livingstone, Richardson's Dorchester, etc., at 8e per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD .SEED CO., i Shenandoah, Iowa. If You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. '9^3- The American Florist. 89 PEONIES. •PEONIES l''OR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for i'leoBlire" gives In- foriuatloa ou peony blstory, soil nnd plttnt.s to use: how and when to plant; fertilizers nnd how to apply; and describes the most extensive planting of really valnable peonlea ever gath- ered together under the sun; describes the old and new as well ns plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want Information on the plant that stands next to the rose In beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1013. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write tor It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO.. The largest Rose Growers in the World. Bos 18. SprlDgfleld, Ohio. FRENCH PEONIES. Write for my new descriptive catalogue which will be Issued July 25. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Ohenonceaux, France. PEPPERS. Cliristmas peppers, New Cluster, branching new Cluster and Solanum Melvlnl, 2Vi-in. pots. $3 per 100; ?25 per 1,000, 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Frank OechsHn, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Cluster peppers, 2l4-in., $3 per 100. Celes- tial peppers, 2M:-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Celestial Peppers and Solanum, 4-in., ,$12.50 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4-in., §5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2^4-in., 51.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides, giant baby primrose, 2M!-in., ,?2 per 100; 300 for $6. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primroses, Chinese, Obconica alba and rosea, $2 per 100. Forbesl and Malacoides, $2. Obconica gigantea, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Primula Chinensis and obconica, all colors, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Primula Malacoides, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. Primula obconica grandi, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. _^_ Primrose, obconica and Chinese, 214-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primulas, obconica grandi, 4-in., $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Primula Malacoides (Imp. Baby), 2-in., $3 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids. Mich. POINSETTIAS. "COLORADO GROWN PLANTS BEAT THEM ALL." POINSETTIAS, true type; strong 2-in., all guaranteed extra fine stock, $5 per 100. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOnSES, Denver, Colo. Poinsettias, strong 2%-in. stock, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Cash. A. Wiegand Sons Co., Indianapolis. Ind. Poinsettias, true type, 2i^-in. pots, $6 per 100; $55 pel- 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quin- cy St., Chicago. Poinsettias. $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. a7 N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias, 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100 at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. Poinsettias, 214-in. pots, $5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Poinsettias, 2i^-in., $5 per 100. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ROSES. Roses, Gruss an Teplitz, Hermosa. Jessie, Phyllis. Clothilde Soupert, White Baby Ram- bler, 214-in.. $3 per 100. Baby Rambler, Or- leans, Pink and White Coehet, 2%-in., $4 per 100. Mrs. Aaron Ward, 2%-in., $6 per 100. Phyllis, 3-in., $4 per 100. Orleans, 3-in., $8 per 100. Clothilde Soupert, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-In., $7. Hermosa, 3%-in., $6 per 100. Gross an Teplitz, 4-in., $S per 100. White Baby Rambler^ 4-in., $5 per 100. White KiUarncy, 4-ln., $10 per 100. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Per Per Fine 214-ln. stock. 100 1,000 Richmond $3.50 $30.00 Pink Killarney 4.60 40.00 WIETOR BEOS. 162 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. ROSE PLANTS. 100 1,0011 Pink Killarney, 2l,i-ln $4.00 $35.00 I'luk Killuruey, 3-ln 6.00 45.00 Chuteuny, 3-ln 4.00 35.00 Ivory, 3-in 4.00 36.00 UNITED ST.tTES CUT FLOWER CO. ELMIRA, N. 1'. Roses, Mrs. Goo. Siiawyer, grafted or own root, $30 per 100; $2.50 per l.(llK). Uadlunce. 3-ln., $8 per 100. Am. Beauty. 4-lu., $12 per lOii; IlllllnKdon, 4-lu., $10 per 100. Sun- burst, 4-lu., $15 per 100. I'liik Kllhirney, 4.|n.. $S per 100. Charles H. Totty, Mudlson,_N. J. Uoses, Sunburst, 3-ln. own roots, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. Klllaruev Queen, 4-ln. own root, $10 per 100. Double White Killarney, l-ln. own root, $10 per 100. liobblnk & Atkins, Hiitherford, N. J. Roses, special (or July, Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell, grafted, $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hllllngdon. Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Taft, White Killarney, My Maryland, grafted, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Roses on own roots, Killarney and Mrs. Taft, 2i4-in., $3.60 per 100; $30 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Lady HiUingdon, Killarney Queen. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Roses, Richmond, 3-ln., $6 per 100. Brides and Beauties, 4-in., $7 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and e-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. CTiarles Lenker, Freeport, L. L, N, Y. Roses, 3-in.; 900 Richmond, 300 Carnot, $6 per 100. 2yi-in., 50 Carnot, $5 per 100. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. SALVIAS. Salvia, Schenley, Ball of Fire, Bonfire, King of the Cavnets, Splendens, Zurich, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Salvia Splendens and Bonfire, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums. 2-in., $1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-in., $3 per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. P. Sander, 2-in, $2 per 100. Double Alyssum, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Elmer Kawlings, Clean, N. Y. SEEDS. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE SEED (AquUigia Cserueia). The Colorado State flower. True to type. Seed grown from collected plants and we grow no other variety. New crop now ready, $1 per oz. Write for prices ia large quantity. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colo. PANSY SEED— "Mile High" Strain, the re- sult of years of selection and the addition of the best from numerous sources. Colors, size and habit extra good. Trade pkt., $1; 6 pkts., $5; 12 pkts., $9. THE/ PARK FLORAL COM- PANY, Denver, Colo. Seeds for summer sowing, winter flowering sweet peas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds, sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, superb quality seeds for florists. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Pansy seed. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Seeds, new crop turnip now ready. Robert Buist Company. Philadelphia, Pa. ' SMILAX. Smilax, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa. Smilax, strong 3-in., $4,50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. STEVIA. Stevia, 4-in. pots, strong, $12.50 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. SWAINSONA. Swainsona (white) strong, 4-in. pots, $12.50 per 100, at HBNEY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, ready to shift, 2^4 -inch. $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Plant Depart* ment, Morton Grove, III. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale. — Strong- pieplant divisions, LinnsenB and Victoria. $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Vorhenna. J. L. DUlop, Bloomaburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vincn Var., 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000; 3-ln., $B per 100. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kong. Vlnca Variegata, 4-ln. pots, $12 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Vlnca Var., fine strong 4-ln., 12c. J. W. NIosoD, 304 E. 47th St., Chicago. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, di'op siding, sheathing, Uooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam SchlUo Lumber Co., Haw- tUorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Eitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Self-tying carnation supports and hose stakes. The Carnation Support Co., Conners- ville, Ind. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackbawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitcbings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., Broadway, N. Y^ Garland Heat Tested Cast Iron Gutters. 7,000 ft. ready for shipment. 65 tons of tees and purlins, etc. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Pes Plaines. 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Lemon Oil Co.'s Standard Insecticide, % pt., 25c; pt.. 40c; qt.. 75c; % gal., $1.25; gal.. $2; 5 gals., $9; 10 gals., $17.50. Lemon Oil Co., Dept T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more,, Md. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Sod, Stratford. London, Eng. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 6327 Ellis Ave.. Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 90 The American Florist. Aug. 2, THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Manufacturers of SelMviog Caroatioa Supports and Rose Stakes (Patented) Write for Price List B. CONNERSVILLE, IND. VALVES CHEAPEST ON EARTH I., ROLLINS STEAM SPECIiLiy AND VALVE CO., 17 W. Klnzie St., CHICAGO. Florists' refrigerators. Buclibinder Bros., 518 Milwauliee Ave., Chicago. "Blastic-Lylte," tliat gooa putty (semi-liquid). The Blastic-Lylie Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Threads of all kinds (Green Sillsaline). John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline. Mich. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, POTS AND PANS. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec -ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pots, Hews' standard. Cambridge, Mass. A. H. Hews & Co. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co. Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil finger Bros. Pottery, Port Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. F. Kohr, 2934-38 Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 HerndoQ St., Chicago. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz. by ex- press. K. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Eapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard, azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, ?5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40e per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. KRIER'S NEW STYLE BOILER Is the Biggest Money Saver There is for the Grower IT IS A SELF-FEEDER and Bums All the Smoke. We make this square boiler in 11 sizes to heat at least from 8,000 to 30.000 square feet of glass. Water space all around, front sides and back. Built of the best fire-box and flange steel, and charcoal iron tubes, Yes! We also make the Self-Feeding Fire Box Boilers and the Self- Feeding Steam Boilers. Get acquainted with us as soon as possible for we can make you a proposition that no other firm can. Write today. NIC. KRIER BOILER WORKS, 2725-2727 North Marshfield Ave., CHICAGO. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding. Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. '^^^^:. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVEO THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send forCircnlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATIII6 APPARATUS. FLOKIAN D. 'VJ^MjLAGE SlyPAN iSERVl INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASH 3.9', IND. Mention the American Florist when writing nr^ 1^ QM fh RmErica is "the Prow of the UesseIj thsre mau be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 9. 1913. No. 1314 TheAmerican Florist Established 1S35. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Ciiicaeo. Illinois, under act of March 3. 1S79. PtJBLiSHF.D Every Saturd.w by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year: Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., .American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis. Minn., Vice-President; John Voung. care The Andrews Hotel, cor. 4th St. and Hennepin Ave , Minneapolis, Minn.. Secretary; Wm. F. Kast- iNG. Buffalo. N, Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minneapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. I. S. Hen- DRiCKSON, Floral Park. N. Y,. President; L, Mek- TON Gage, South Natick, Mass., Sec'y. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. .Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N, J,, President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111,, Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Urbana, 111.. January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brown, Queens. N. Y., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eigtitb St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N. Y,. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo., August 25-27. 1913. James B. Shea, Boston, Mass., Presi- dent; J.J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y,, Secretary- Treasurer, RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention, Nashville, Tenn,, August 12-15, 1913. C. H, Tritsckler Nashville, Tenn., President;W. F. Hutchinson. Sewickley, I'a., Secretary, THE COMING CONVENTION. Vice-President Wirth's Message. Are all the many advantages of our conventions and trade exhibits under- stood and recognized, and are we all doing our share to advance those ad- vantages for the common good of the trade in general? This question has undoubtedly presented itself to all who make it a practice to attend the S. A. F. conventions regularly or at Inter- vals, and no one will undertake to answer in the affirmative. True, we are progressing continuously, but we do not (in fact, not even a majority of us) show, the spirit which should "enthuse" us to really great work. More of the many men who, through their own personal achievements, are prosperous and have won 'for them- selves positions of prominence in the trade, and power and influence among the craft and fellow citizens, should recognize that to the trade, through which they have gained the position they enjoy in life, belongs a certain amount of support, assistance and sac- rifice which they do not now give in- full share. This is true, notwithstanding the fact that there is no body of men who, as a whole, can equal the spirit of friendship, good will and comradeship as it exists among the horticulturists, not only in the states, but all over the world. Such friendship and good will, however, do not accomplish all they are capable of unless we employ them in a more telling and effective manner in some of our business rela- tions among ourselves and with our trade in general. I believe that the speaker a_t a recent meeting of the Philadelphia Florists' Club was entire- ly right in saying that "we do not al- ways give each other the square deal," and his remarks, which dealt in the main with existing relations between growers and retailers, can well be ap- plied and are equally true in a still broader sense when we consider the re- lations between the craft as a whole, and our endeavors to advance and ex- plore to the fullest extent our large and ever promising field of work. The truth of this fact is well demon- strated through the comparatively small interest shown by the growers and dealers of this country in the un- dertaking of an outdoor exhibit in con- nection with the coming convention. No better opportunity has ever been offered to any grower or dealer to dis- play his plants adapted for outdoor culture than the garden now planted, which from a cultural point of view is now in a very promising condition. The expense for space was very low and the assurance given for tlie proper care, cultivation and protection of the exhibits could not have been made more satisfactory. The benefits of such exhibits are manifold and must be clear to all pro- gressive and wide-awake horticultur- ists. From a strictly business point of view they cannot help but be a good advertisement. They are an education to the craft as a whole, and also to the public in general, whose love and understanding of plants and flowers are well worth stimulating and culti- vating. What better- means can we employ to call attention to good, mer- itorious novelties, and to make com- parisons between classes and varieties of plants? In what better way can we demonstrate the achievements of our skill and our endeavors not so much among ourselves as to the pub- lic whose servants we are, must be, and want to be. Every horticulturist should be will- ing to contribute his share and sacri- fice to gain the attention of the pub- lic to the work and accomplishments of our noble profession and to do this he should be able and willing to give a page in his ledger for the intrinsic value of his goods and forget for a moment the grind of the dollar. The answers to our appeal for exhibits re- ceived from some of the leading firms, and the marlced indifference shown by the great majority of growers and dealers, is, to say the least, discourag- ing and not very creditable to the craft as a whole. Out of the thirty-one ex- hibitors in the convention garden, sev- enteen are outsiders, and fourteen local concerns who came to the front to help make the garden a success. The only reasonable excuse for the lack of bet- ter support for this undertaking is that it is a new venture in connection with 98 The American Florist. Aug. 9, our convention. Good weather pre- vailing, the success of this exhibition garden is assured, and it is hoped it will result in similar displays at future conventions, to which the trade will surely give better support. Secretary Young: on the Preparations. A state of preparedness for the con- vention of the S. A. F. may be said to exist at this time, the beginning of the convention month. All the local committees have been and are worlc- ing in harmony, and all details are so arranged that no one expects the slightest hitch to occur during con- vention week. The main hall of the armory, where the trade exhibits are to be located, is ideal for exhibition purposes. The plantings in the out- door exhibition have progressed well, and should be just right when the con- vention opens. All will be ready when the delegates arrive. Intending vis- itors should avoid the possibility of disappointment in obtaining hotel ac- commodation to their liking by making room reservations at once. Minneap- olis has many good hotels, but at this time of the year they are generally well patronized by tourists, hence the wisdom, of booking accommodations early. The halls and rooms where the con- vention sessions, committee meetings and society meetings will be held are pleasant and well adapted for meet- ing purposes. Hours for all meetings have been arranged with a view to avoid conflicting with general func- tions. Great preparation has been made to care for the comfort and pleasure of the visiting ladies. The Minnikahda Club, where the luncheon will be given on Wednesday afternoon of convention week, is one of the attractions of Min- neapolis. The ladies' trip to St. Paul on Friday, starting at 9 :15 a. m. in- stead of 10 a. m., as mentioned in the program, will be made by trolley in- stead of automobiles. On arrival in St. Paul the visitors will be taken in automobiles on a trip through the city and its surroundings, returning to the Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis, at 5 p. m. The St. Paul boys are making ev- ery endeavor to ensure that this day shall be a red letter one. Tonka Bay, where the outing will be held, is a beautiful place, and noth- ing will be left undone which will in any way contribute to the pleasure and comfort of the guests. One of the commodious boats plying on Lake Min- netonka has been chartered, and it will make hourly trips around the lake, af- fording opportunity for a sight of the many beautiful residences on the shores of this beautiful body of wa- ter. Arrangements have been made for a series of water sports, in addition to the sports on shore as outlined in the program. There will also be plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing and bathing. There is a splendid bath- ing beach and excellent grounds for the sports and ball game. The bowl- ers have been well provided for. Four- teen of the. best alleys in the country, centrally located, are at the service of all who wish to take part in the bowl- ing tournament. The local committees, headed by "Vice-President Wirth, have workeia hard on the preparations for the con- vention, and deserve every success. It will not be their fault if the 1913 con- vention does not pass as one of the most enjoyable and instructive in the history of the society. Your secre- tary has been privileged to be among the workers for a month or more in advance of the convention, and is deeply impressed by the enthusiasm displayed. He is delighted with the city as a convention city, its attrac- tions are so many. With its beautiful lakes, parks and miles of boulevards it is well worth a visit at any time, whether the visitor comes from the far east or the far west. What, then, will it prove to the florists, who will come in numbers, and in addition to the beauties of the city will find that fraternal spirit which characterizes all our conventions and results in friend- ships that are only broken by our passing on to the next world. No one who is able to go to Minneapolis should miss the opportunity to do so, for the city is one of the most beautiful in the United States, and its florists are among the most generous and courte- ous men to be met with anywhere, men whose particular aim at this time is to do everything that could possibly be done to make our convention the success it is bound to be. Minneapolis is justly entitled to the name "City of Homes." MILL Plain, ConjST. — A. S. Nodine. the local florist, was operated on for a tumor at a New York hospital re- cently. His condition was pronounced favorable. Exhibiting Hardy Flowers. We are a discontented crowd, we gardeners and florists, forever striv- ing after something beyond our reach, no sooner attaining the height of our ambition than setting up fresh ideals. It might easily be said, and doubtless some will say, that the man who is not satisfied with the manner in which hardy flowers are exhibited to-day will not be satisfied with any- thing. I shall not dispute that point, but simply say that, although readily acknowledging that vast progress has been made during the past fifteen or twenty years, I, for one, am far from being satisfied with the present-day methods of exhibiting hardy flowers. We have not attained perfection; if we had, one of the main purposes of this society would be superfluous. Without a doubt we see more glorious banks of hardy flowers at the leading shows to-day than ever before, and no one rejoices at the fact more than my- self, but, "by your leave," as Shake- speare says, "It never yet did hurt, to lay down likelihoods and forms of hope," and I certainly hope to see some improvements yet in methods of staging. What, then, ,are the defects in the present methods adopted? First, to my mind, too many flowers are crowd- ed on to a restricted space, produc- ing, it is true, gorgeous banks of col- or, but not a graceful and artistic dis- BASKET OF RAMBLER ROSES. By Schiller. Cliicnso. I9U- The American Florist. 99 play. The prevalent lloreU stiigins renders it practically Impossilile to so arrange the flowers as to demonstrate their natural habit and charm; in fact, we do not obtain a natural ef- fect. I fancy someone will contend that iiuality of flowers should stand before artistic arrangement. I admit that and still do not lose a point, be- cause I am perfectly sure it Is far easier for an cxhil>itor to mal\\ (M'S :i re ti ii..Mii!iiii'ii rr.iiii UiiHiimcf situation Wanted Uy cumi>etenl srowi- siniilc; have Koiid ri'lereiices. Address Kl-v S77. care ."American Morist. Situation Wanted— Bv a lady, to manaui- or work In florist's store, or can work in ^:roen houses, Colorado or Nebraska prct.-rred. .■\ddress Key S7_\ care American Florist. Situation Wanted— .\-l Gardner wishes a posi tion: 15 years' experience in commercial and private work: best of references furnished: married and small familv; ai;e JO, .Address Ai.KX R. Bi-KTON, Derby. N, V, Situation Wanted "By a ftrst-class pot plant grower and landscape gardener, 28 years old. sincle. sober man, on private or small retail place, Chicago or suburbs preferred. Address Key S74, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Assistant cardener seeks situation; 12 years experience frrowint; pot plants, cut dowers, fruits and veiretables: English: age 25, Private preferred. .\ddress Key 873, care .American Florist, Situation Wanted— By a Scotch gardener, 25 years' experience in this country and Great Britain. Well up in all branches of horticulture, the grow- ing of all kinds of greenhouse plants, orchids, fruit under glass and fruit out of doors, flower and vegetable garden, landscape work, the making of lawns, roads and good forests. The best of references. Key 867, care .American Florist. Help Wanted— .An all around ,A1 Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. .Address, Key 870, care .American Florist, Help Wanted— Florist, one capable of taking charge of store and developing business. Pacific Coast. Wages to start S75, 00 per month. Address. Key 876, care .American Florist. Help Wanted— .A pot plant grower, a man that is right up-to-date, to raise plants for store trade. Eastern man preferred; wages, $75.00, house and coal. Address, Key 878, care .American Florist. Help Wanted— .An all around good man, to work under a foreman. State wages expected in first letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edw.\rd Tatro, 407 E. Iron-.Ave., Salina, Kansas. Wanted -Small second-hand water boiler. State size and price in first letter. Must be in good re- pair. B. L. Johnson. Manchester, Tenn, For sale— Several ice-boxes at a reasonable figure. Address Key 838, care American Florist, For Sale— Store and greenhouse. 2000 feet of glass: 50x150 feet of ground. Wishing to retire. J. Nelson, 1749 Huron St , Chicago. For Sale — 1400 feet of 4-inch greenhouse pipe and fittings at 8 cents a foot. V. Way.man, Madison, Wis. For Sale— If taken at once, at a reasonable price, two lots, one vacant, the other occupied by a five room modern cottage and a greenhouse built in 1911. The greenhouse is 19x100 feet, with boiler shed adjoining, 18x18 feet. Address Key 862. care American Florist. For Sale— A well established greenhouse busi- ness in Northwestern Wisconsin, consisting of about 5,000 feet of glass, 9 room dwelling, 3 acres land, horse, wagons, auto delivery, etc; well stocked, and clearing from $700 to $900 a year, ■ Address, Key 861, care American Florist, For Sale— .An exceptional opportunity for a live nurseryman to acquire a complete well established nursery of 130 acres. Located in one of the most thriving cities of Minnesota, New modern pack- ing cellar, well equipped, $10,000 will handle proposition, balance payable in nursery stock. Better investigate. Address Kev 869, care American Florist, FOR SALE Three second hand steel hot water boilers 14 ft, long by 5 ft. wide. New4-in. flues. Used only 4 years. Guaranteed in good condition. $200 each on board cars. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. "For Sale — Flourishing greenhouse business, five greenhouses with frames: near growing British Columbia town. Cut flowers, tomatoes, urapes. lettuce. Located in small orchard with valuable lake frontage in coming tourist region. KcaHv genuine opportunity. Cash $.\500, balance terms, •4 Hkaliiv. Nelson. B._C^' Help Wanted Tliriv or four gooil .^Towers of roses or oarn;itions. Also a few good helpers. Steady joli and good wage.-i. BASSETT fi WASHBURN Hinsdale, 111. A real live experienced man in the seed business. Une capable of taking charge of an office. Salary no object. If pre- ferable, could invest small amount of money but this is not necessary. When answering state fully, experience, age, nationality, etc. Address, Key 875, care American Florist. Horticultural Assistant Wanted The United States Civil Service Commission will hold a competive examination for laboratory aid in horticulture, for men only, August 20, 1913. Applicants must have reached their seventeenth but not their twenty-fifth birthday. Examination will be for the purpose of filling a vacancy in Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept, of Agriculture, Washingtop, D, C, at $720 a year and vacancies as they occur. The duties will be to assist in taking field notes on varieties of vegetables and field crops. An excellent oppor- tunity for young men scientifically inclined but of little training and experience to advance to better positions. Apply to United States Civil Service Com- mission. Washington, D. C, or to secretary of one of the boards of examiners in yotir state for application Form 304, using title "Laboratory Aid in Horticulture (male)," in application. Florists' Hail Association The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Asso- ciation will he held at 9 a. m., Friday, August ihr 22nd, in Committee Room C, of the Conven iK.n Hall of IheS, A, !•', & O. H, at Minneapolis Minn, JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'V. FOR SALE. 5000 White Pine hot bed sash, sizes 3 ft. G in. , bottom rail 1 in. by 4^ i"- , top raiH!/2 in. I'v 3H i"-. stiles Wi by SVz, muttens \Vi by l'^4, 44 D. S. glass 6 by 71/2 in. Price in lots of 25, $1.25 each. These sash were built to order and cost $3.50 each in carload lots. 26,0U0 square feet second hand, 22 gauge corrugated iron measuring 26 in. by 9 ft. and 26 in. by 10 ft. at $1.10 per square . Buffalo House Wrecking and Salvage Go. Buffalo, N. Y. NOTICK OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 17. 1913. Stockholders of the American Florist Company You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel Radisson. Minne- apolis, Minn,, Wednesday, August 20, 1913, at 3 o'clock p. m.. for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. _ _ J. C. VAUGHAN, Pros, M, BARKER, Sec'y. Tlie Cliicago Great Western has been named tlie Official Route of the Chicago Florists' Club to the Minneapolis Con= vention, August 19th to 22nd. The Chicago Florists' Club will leave Chicago by Special Train at 6.15 p. m., August 18th, an invitation is extended to all eastern Florists and their friends and families to join them at Chicago and go to the convention in a body. Special train will be "up-to-the-minute" throughout — including compartment and drawing room and standard sleepers, Buffet Club car, dining cars, Observation parlor, etc., etc. For berths and information address, A. L. CRAIG, General Pass. A^t., 1 139 People's Gas Bld^., ICHICAGO, ILL. Great Western 108 The American Florist. Aug. g. Sold By The Seedsmen of America. c:— uXat^'. ** Hammonds Grape Dust" used effectively to kill Mildews on Roses and other plants. Sold by the Seed Dealers: For pamphlet on Bugs and Blights address Hammonds Paint & Slug Shot Works Fishkill-on-Hudson, NEW YORK St. Louis. BUSINESS POOR. ■Warm weather continues and trade is slow. Tlie wholesale houses have plenty of stock, but the quality is sadly lacking. Roses are soft and do not keep. There is quite a scarcity of good white roses. Asters are small and poor and but very few first class blooms are seen. American Beauty roses are plen- tiful. Gladioli have stiffened somewhat and the better varieties are bringing better prices than last week. HOTES. Frank "Windier and Al Gumz of the Windier "Wholesale Floral Co. will soon finish up their first year In busi- ness. They . expect to receive heavy consignments of all varieties of flow- ers this coming season. Otto Sander opened up his new store Monda5% August 4, on King's High- way. The fixtures and counters will not be finished for two weeks. It will be a very commodious and handsome store when completed. F. C. "Weber has thoroughly painted and remodeled his store. A beauti- ful private office has been erected, which adds greatly to the beauty of the store. He will attend the S. A. F. convention. C. A. Kuehn is getting some miscel- laneous stock which is of good qual- ity. His gladioli are very fine, espe- cially the red varieties. The county growers met Wednes- day, August 6. What the local grow- ers will do to help the coming show along was discussed. Wm. C. Smith and "Bill" Osseck of the "Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. will have one member of this firm at the convention. H. G. Berning has had a full supply of American Beauty, gladioli and all flowers in season and has been very busy. The election of officers will be held Thursday, August 7, at the meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club. George Wagner, formerly designer for Grimm & Gorly, is now with the Mulanphy Flower Co. Marion Uhlschmidt, buyer for Grimm & Gorly celebrated his birth- day Saturday. John Barnard will shortly move in- to a larger store. His trade has grown wonderfully. Alex Siegel reports fine fishing, with the thermometer at 60 degrees, in Michigan. F. H. Weber is painting and refitt- ing his store ^nd preparing for fall trade. O'Leary, the Florist, is a busy man notwithstanding the hot weather. W. F. Newark, N. J. The store of Philips Brothers, Broad street, is always attractive, but when the work now being done Is finished we venture to state it will be one of the very finest in the country. The veteran A. B. Hoffman is again In the employ of this firm. Wolfinger, 887 Broad street, has now an exceptionally fine show window. The features are a water mill and a fountain, with many pleasing acces- sories in the way of plants and cut flowers. At A. C. Begerow's, where the fa- cilities for doing business have al- ways been exceptionally good, we noted extensive improvements going on. A. F. F. 'PA7- The America n Fl oris t. i ( 9 Specml Convention Number August 14. Mail Special Advertisements Now. "The Early Advertisement Gets There." S^aite^ 0.4SI XJ{Sxjl0l1« 110 The American Florist. Auz. Best Summer Roses New Beauties, very choice stock. Rhea Reid, the best red rose in summer. Sunburst, the best yellow rose in summer. Bulgarie, the best pink rose in summer. White and Pinli Kiilarney, Asters, Easter Lilies, etc. We devote a whole range of glass especially to Summer Roses. Buy Your Steele Direct of the Growers. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. Greenhouses, Hinsdale, III. Chicago. AMEEICAN BEAUTIES MORE PUENTirUL. Stock of all kinds has been been plentiful with the exception of orchids since the extremely warm weather has set in, and the demand also has been a little lighter. American Beauty roses are arriving in large quantities and are selling at much lower prices than they have been. The supply of other roses, while considerably larger, cleans up fairly well at times and no great surplus is to be seen.' The newer roses especially are in good demand and are great favorites with the local buy- ers. White roses continue to be a little scarce, and while a few of the houses have a fair supply they clean up quickly. Asters are seen every- where in large quantities, especially in the poorer grades, but there is no great oversupply of good blooms. Gladioli can be seen in large quanti- ties at all the stores and some very fine blooms are now obtainable at very reasonable prices. There are a few carnations arriving and these are hav- ing a good sale. Lilies are in good demand and some fine Shasta daisies are seen. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. The principal topic of con- versation on the market now is the coming convention, but at this writing it is impossible to state just how large the delegation will be from here, but it is quite probable that a great many local florists will attend. NOTES. C. L. Washburn ar.d wife have re- turned from a delightful trip which was spent mostly in the southwestern and northwestern part of the United States and Canada. They were gone 35 days and covered about 10,000 miles, doing 14 days of actual traveling. Of course most of the time was spent at Pasadena, Calif., where B. B. Washburn and O. P. Bassett and families are located. From Pasadena they made a trip in Mr. Bassett's auto to San Diego, stopping at San Francisco on their re- turn trip. Prom Pasadena they trav- eled northward, stopping at Portland, Seattle and then into Canada, where the principal stop was at Winnipeg, and then back home, reaching here on August 4. Even though they had the most delightful trip and were treated royally by the people everywhere, Mr. Washburn and wife were mighty glad to reach home and think that the finest state in the Union is dear old Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Washburn and son of Pasadena, Cal., reached this city also on August 3 and will visit friends and relatives here for some time before returning home. It seems mighty good to have the Washburns back with us again and let us hope that O. P. Bassett will join the party soon. The C. C. F. A. baseball team de- feated the Wendland & Keimel team at Blmhurst last Sunday, August 3, by a score of 19 to 8. Allie Zech had a finger split open while he was catch- ing and was obliged to retire from the game in the first inning. Jack Byers made a couple of two-baggers and Pete Miller knocked out a home run. The team has now won two out of the three games played and is feeling so chesty that it is going right down to Joliet and trim up Pete Olsem's "Carnations." , The Florists' Club will hold an open air meeting at Sans Souci Park on Thursday, August 7, at 8 p. m., as the guests of O. J. Friedman. The com- mittee on arrangements reports that a cozy corner has been reserved for the club and a pleasant time is an- ticipated. The picnic committee will make a report. To reach Sans Souci Park, take the South Side elevated to Sixty-third street, or the Cottage H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^^CY^JO^^ WHOLESALE cqhmimiui. rLOSBTS 6a E..t R.adotpb Sif««l CBICACO CHIFFON The Cream of the mills Let us quote you prices on what you want. Quality and prices will surprise vou. If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. Watch This Column Every Week. YOU LOSE iONEY When you buy without writing us {or prices Grove street car to the park. Mem- bers and visitors will be provided with tickets at the gate. J. C. Arnold, of the Pulverized Manure Co., has returned from a busi- ness trip to Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo. J9^3- The American Florist. Ill PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St,, CHICAGO. BEAUTIES-YOUNG STOCK-ALL LENGTHS Long-Medium-Short-Largest supply and BEST stock obtainable on the market. ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF CHOICE SUNBURST. Send Your Orders Direct to tlie Grower and They Current Price List - Be Taken Care of. I AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 inch stems 3 00 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 BO 20 inch stems 1 25 15 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems $6 00 per 100 Short Beauties 4 00 per 100 Richmond I Per xqo KlUarney I Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... [ Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland short 3 00 Per 100 Mrs. Aaron Ward j Medium $8 00 ~ ■ ■ I Short $4 00 to 6 00 Sunburst.. Roses, our selection. Harrisil Valley ..per doz. $1 50 3 00 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch BOc Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 3 00 Beauties -- Asters Roses-Gladioli-Peas-Carnations And all other Seasonable Flowers and Greens. A. L. VAUGHAN <& CO., (NOT INC.) ' 161 N. Wabash Ave., ™hon.s j^^'JIH CHICAGO C. Ickes, formerly with the A. Deitsch Co., writes that he and his family are having a safe and very interesting journey abroad so far, and that they have visited many places in Italy and Switzerland and have been climbing the mountains and crossing the gla- ciers. He also writes that the weather has been cool almost continually and is quite a contrast to what he has been reading about the weather at home. An exhibition of gladioli and other summer flowers will be held by the Horticultural Society at the Art In- stitute, August 14-15. The premium list, offering prizes in some 33 classes, may be had on application to Secretary R. J. Haight, 536 South Clark street. The judges are H. B. Dorner, Frank Oechslin and John Tiplady. Poehlmann Bros. Co. will have a large plant exhibit at the Minneapolis convention, which will be in charge of C. G. Anderson, but the supply de- partment will have its exhibit on the fourth floor of the downtown estab- lishment. T. B. Waters has every- thing already arranged nicely and cor- dially invites the trade to inspect same. J. Lonergan now has charge of the shipping in this department. Miss Mae Nissen, of Perry Jones' ofiice force, is enjoying her vacation traveling through Michigan. H. Van Gelder is the stenographer during her absence, and from the way he tickles the ivories we would say that he is an old timer at the job. Miss Ludlow, of the seed depart- ment at Vaughan's Seed Store, leaves on a well-earned vacation this week. Miss Marie Mowatt has returned from South Haven, where she reports a high old time witli a number of the other store girls. Joseph Ziska, Sr., will leave next week for a well-earned rest and visit with relatives in Iowa. He will be accompanied home by his four chil- dren who have been there for the summer. L. Loeser, better known as "Lizzie," the baseball fan, is in charge at Peter Reinberg's store during Tim Matchen's absence and is keeping things moving in fine shape. Joe Bieber will leave next week for Minneapolis to assist John Young on business connected with the conven- tion exhibits. Miss Hirschberg, of the Atlas Floral Co., is now enjoying her vacation, and leaves on August 9 for Yellowstone Park. 112 The American Florist. Aup-. 9> WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock from Young Plants. ] 'er Dozen 60 in. stems $3 00 48-in. stems 2 50 36-in. stems 2 25 30-in. stems 2 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST- American Beauties Per Dozen a4-in. stemi $1 50 16-in. stems 1 25 12-in. stems 1 00 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. per loo per loo Extra special $ 7.00 | Medium $4.00 Selects 6.00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 5.00 I Short stems 2.00 Roses, our selection - . - , $3.00 Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Per loo Extra special $10.00 Fancy 8.00 Good 6.00 HARRISII .....$10 00 to 12 50 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMIIvAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 l.OO GAI,AX, per 1000 1.50 SPRENGERI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. Miss Alma Schunemann and Henry F. Hangel were married in thi.s city on July 31 in St. Paul's church. The bride is the eldest daughter of the late Captain August Schuenemann, whose schooner, Thai, went down with all on board 13 years ago, and is a niece of Captain Herman Schuenemann, who perished by the sinking of the Rouse Simmons last November or Decem- ber. Both of these vessels were "Christmas tree" boats, and had gone to the northern woods for a cargo of trees to add to the holiday joy of fam- ilies in this city and went down while on the way back here. Mr. Hangel is the man who rescued Miss Schuene- mann from an overturned boat in Fox Lake two years ago. Max Trachman, of the American Im- porting Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother, whose death occurred a few days ago. Mr. Trachman has taken his loss so se- riously that he has not been well since the funeral, so F. Jerome was called back from the east just pre- vious to his departure for Europe, to relieve him of the management of the local office. A little baby boy gladdened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graves re- cently and it is needless to say that the Raedlein Basket Co. is very proud of its new mascot. Mrs. Graves is a daughter of Mrs. A. Kindler. so her son, Curtis, feels quite proud of his new title, "Uncle." Uncle Curtis will be at the Minneapolis convention, where his firm will have a large ex- hibit. Kyle & Foerster are showing some fancy gladioli, as well as Killarney roses. Prank Benthey, the grand old man of the market, will enjoy a few weeks' vacation in the near future. Mr. Benthey is one of the oldest em- ployes on the market, but can still make the younger generation go some when it gets right down to handling stock. N. J. Wietor and family, accom- panied by Joseph J. Gast and wife, made quite an auto trip in Mr. Wie- tor's fine car on July 30 when Elgin. St. Charles, Batavia. Aurora and Joliet were visited. Mr. Wietor is on the job at the store this week, while his right hand man, G. A. AUes, is away on his vacation. Henry "Wietor and Gus Alles are en- joying a week's vacation in Wisconsin. They spend their vacation together nearly every year, and usually visit Milwaukee, Port Washington. Sheboy- gan and other cities located on the west shore of Lake Michigan. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are doing a fine shipping business right along and are having their share of the city trade. Miss Paradise is back from a vacation in Michigan and is again at- tending to her duties as cashier. F. W. Schartenberg, with the Tulsa Greenhouse, Tulsa. Okla.. was in the city this week and incidentally placed an order with the John C. Moninger Co. for a new house 25x108 feet. John Schreiber booked his order. At Weiland & Risch's store roses, as well as much other stock, are now arriving in large quantities, and some fine Mrs. Taft are now to be had at this establishment. Fred. Ottenbacher, of the Zech & Mann force, has returned from his vacation, and Miss Wolff, who keeps the books for this firm, is now on the list of absentees. The Woodlawn Floral Shop has been having a good season under the able management of the Sullivan Bros., who are hustlers and florists from the word go. The Misses Nettie Parker and Olga Tonner will enjoy a lake trip to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., leaving on August 7. Miss Anna Tonner will accompany them. The Scully Steel & Iron Co.. is send- ing out the Perfection flue cleaner to growers on 30 days' trial, and it is very seldom that one is ever returned. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Florists Roses, Carnations, Lilies and all other seasonable flowers and Greens in quantity. All orders filled promptly. 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Hoerber Bros, are supplying their trade with a fine grade of America and Mrs. Francis King gladioli in addition to their usual fine line of stock. The J. B. Deamud Co. is still offer- ing a fine grade of gladioli in large quantities, as well as a good supply of all other seasonable stock. Fred Krauss, with the E. F. Win- terson Co., has returned from a dandy time in New York and Canada, and is again on the job at the store. At J. A. Budlong's store trade has been very good, all things considered, and the demand for lily of the valley has been exceptionally good. August Poehlmann, John Poehlmann and Adolph Poehlmann and their fami- lies are spending the week at Delavan Lake in Wisconsin. Erne & Klingel are now offering large quantities of Tobakine in addi- tion to their usual supply of choice cut flowers. The A. L. Randall Co. has installed an additional ice-box in its ever-grow- ing wholesale cut-flower department. Dan Simonds, of the Ogden Floral Co., is the proud possessor of a new Ford automobile. Manager Geo. M. Geraghty, of Dun- lop's, Toronto, called On old friends here last week. The E. C. Amling Co.'s store looks fine with its new ceiling and its new coat of paint. Frank Farney, representing M. Rice Co., is at the Palmer House with a fine exhibit. (additional CHICAGO ITEMS ON PAGE 118) '9^3- The American Florist. 113 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO IS. SCandolpln l^txreet. '^'^^KJSlSt's'! Phone Central 7720. OIIIOA.^O Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths, made from preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red. irolden brown and natural green. Two sizes. 18 and 24 inch. Sample of 24-inch wreath will be sent postpaid on receipt of 90c. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ''°%l£\'^ ^'"'* Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. wftoiesaj.^ Cut Flowers Telephone Randoli:^ ^758. Greenlionses: DES FLAINES, ILL. Store: 1 62 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO W. P. KYLB . JOSBPH FOBRBTBS Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALB FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LOng Distance Phone, Randolph 3619. ZECH ^ MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. J. A BUDLONG ph street, CHICAGO. CUT f LOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS r, ^ „ , A Specialty Grower of Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THB IyARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe no¥erMM"KeU Chicago, August 6. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials . . . 36-in 30-in 2Sin 15-2i)in 1 25g 12-in $4 00 3 00 2 50 2 00 ) 1 50 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 200@ 4 00 ■' Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 •• While Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@ 8 00 " Radiance 3 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 " Melody 3 00@ 8 00 ■' Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00® 8 00 ■■ Milady 3 C0@ 8 00 ■' Mrs.Jardine 3 00® 8 00. " Lady Hillingdon 3 00® 8 00 " SunTjurst 3 O0@ 8 00 Asters 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Daisies 50® 1 50 Cattleyas peir doz., 6 00 and up. Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Gladioli 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@I2 50 Valley 3 ( 0@ 4 00 Sweet Peas SO® 1 00 Adiantum Croweanum ^ 2 00 Bo.xwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000, l.S0@2 00 Galax " 1 25 ■ Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ...per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax... per doz., 2 00®2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wliolesaie Florists' Supplies Write (or Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beaaty, Richmond; Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. wh°S CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders sriven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing 'siimiBrrs llmimniEDE * emWERS "■ SHIPPERS IMMcuuuc /*IIT FLGTVEU^""™™' 184 NO. WABASH AVE. ' Mention the American Florist when writing 114 The American Florist. Aug. 9, ccimm Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON k nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. IfVholesalersand Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long 60 6.00 (500 at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Phlladelpbla. EAINS HELP GROWERS. Copious, in fact almost phenomenal, rain falls in the past two weeks should prove a boon to the growers, helping along their outside cut flowers and plants. Asters have been much benefited, as is evidenced by the great improvement shown in the offerings of the past wek, the quality being distinctly the best seen this season. There is not much of an encouraging nature to be said of the demand. It is a typical midsummer business, a little spurt in the morning, a demand mostly for funeral work, and then nothing to do till tomorrow. Good roses are scarce. Very few specials are seen in any variety, a great lot being sent in that it would seem hard work getting expenses from. A few new crop American Beauty are of- fered, but the imported eastern stock still leads the market. The few spe- cial Maryland and Taft are quickly bought up, as are all good white roses. Easter lilies are fine and plen- tiful, as is lily of the valley. In fact the latter seems a trifle ahead of the demand. There are still an abund- ance of gladioli with fine spikes, which do their share to enliven the store interiors. Asters are seen in quan- tity and for the next month will dom- inate the market. Some few dj h- lias are offered, which should bear , the Inscription seen at times on fu- neral designs, "Too Soon." Growers of this flower should learn that Sep- tember is their month, not before, and as long after as jack frost wills. CLTJB MEETING. The International Flower Show was the topic of the August meeting of the Florists' Club. The proper hous- ing of the exhibition was the problem and the matter, after lengthy discus- sion, was given to a committee to in- vestigate and report at the next meet- ing. The delegation to the convention to go by the Pennsylvania Lines will leave here at 10 :35 a. m. Sunday, August 17, going to Chicago. There the party will unite with the New York and Boston delegations for the rest of the journey to Mliineapolls. NOTES. As convention time approaches, in- terest increases, but aside from those who intend making trade exhibits the delegation from this city will h3,rdly be up to the standard in numbers of GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Fbone Main 1245. 448 MU P.O.Box 206. waukeeSt, t.. Mllwaukee,Wls. VloMe Ho¥erM^rKeU Philadelphia, August 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00®!.'; 00 ■■ Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 ■ '■ Killarney 4 0C@ 8 00 •■ White Killarney 4 00@ 8 00 ■■ Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Cattleyas 35 00@SO 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily ol the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 50@ 75 Snapdraeons 4 00@ 6 00 Sweet Peas 5"@ 75 Water Lilies 3 GO® 4 00 Gladiolus 3 00® 6 00 ."^steis 1 00® 3 CO .\sparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburg, August 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 extra 15 00 No.] 8 00 ■• Killarnev 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00 Daisies 50 Cattleyas SO 00 Sweet Peas 50 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00 Lily of the Valley ■ 4 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Water Lilies 1 00 .Asparagus Sprengeri. per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Milwaukee, August 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 3 00@4 00 '■ White and Pink Killarney. 2 C0@ 8 00 ■' Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 0n@1000 ■■ Tafts 3 CO® 10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00 Easter Lilies 10 00@12 50 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Puas 50 Daisies 50 .Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 50 former years. This is mainly on ac- count of the distance and the addi- tional expense, although it will be without doubt one of the most en- joyable conventions ever held tay the For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk cbififon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^^i^t"'* 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. fl. G. BEKNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Sup, lies and Everything in Season always on hand ^9^3- The American Florist. 115 r Field -Grown Carnation Plants. ^ Per lOO Per 1000 MRS. C. W. WARD $8.00 .WI.OO R. F ENCHANTRESS 7.00 M.OO L. P. ENCHANTRESS 7.00 60 00 PRINCESS CHARMING 7.0U 60.00 Per 100 Per lOOO PENNSYLVANIA $8 00 $70.00 ALMA WARD 7.50 65.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 8.00 70.00 Per 100 Per 1000 WHITE PERFECTION .'«8.(X) $70 00 BEA .ON 8.111 70.00 COMFORT 7.CtO 60.00 250 at the 10(XJ rate of one varit-ti . Ready now or will hold them for future delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstiad St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserlns. Valley and Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Clereland.Oblo Pittsbnrd, ra. society. Philadelphia will lead as heretofore in the exhibition, as nearly all the large firms of growers and florists' supply men have already made large shipments and will be on hand themselves, or be represented by others. The M. Rice Co. is receiving dray- loads daily of goods from Europe. B. Eschner says they try to keep the business within certain lines, but each season sees the assortment grow, new things get to be standard, and before long there will have to be another warehouse to keep up with the increasing business. George Craig had his fine motor car in the parade of the business cars of this city last week. There were nearly 1,000 cars in line and very forcibly showed that the horse-drawn vehicle is fast getting to be a back number. Edward Reid has a fish story to tell and none can do it better. He spent a day at Anglesea last week, together with Thomas Mitchell. There is a ru- mor of some silver having passed. Ask Ed about it. Cibotium ferns are one of the feat- ures in the immense collection of the H. A. Dreer Co., at Riverton. This is the home of the cibotium and they were never finer than as seen there at this time. At Leo Neissen's busy store, Easter lilies, asters and gladioli are leaders and are seen in quantity. New crop American Beauty roses are also a feature. Berger Bros, are strong on asters and Easter lilies. Paul Klingsporn says there is nothing better to be seen in this line anjrwhere. George S. Faulkner has been ad- judged a voluntary bankrupt, with liabilities of $5,688.22 and assets of $5,446.03. Only about half the forces are now seen in the commission houses. It being the height of vacation time. K. m=. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids :^£ISn> X>X<.OX3XTCIXlX3 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. A VloMeHowerMM'ltefe Buffalo. .August 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00(S'25 00 fancy 15 00®>20 00 ", e.xtra 10 00® 15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No.2 2 0U@ 300 " Pink Killarney 3 00@ 6 CO " White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 '■ My Maryland 2 00@ 7 CO ■■ Aaron Ward 2 00@ 3 00 ■■ Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00® 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00® t 50 Lilium Longiflorum 6 Ot'@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Pinii Japan Lily 3 00@ 5 CO Daisies 40@ 1 CO PweetPeas 20@ 40 Gladioli, outdoor 2 00® 4 00 Peas, outdoor, per bunch 5c Asparagus, per bunch 35® SO Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $1 50® 2 00 Boston, August 6, Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 15 00®25 CO medium 10 0C@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 CO White and Pink Killarney. Extra 400® 600 ■• Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special,.. 8 00@10 00 ■■ Mrs. Chas. Russell. " 10 00®12 00 " Sunbuist, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 CO® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00® 10 00 ■• Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 •■ Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■• My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Asters 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 (i0®40 00 Gardenias 12 00®25 00 Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 01® 3 00 SweetPeas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz., 75c Cincinnati, August 6. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 •• Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 •' Killarney 2 00® 6 00 ■■ My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 •• Perle 3 00® 6 00 •• Richmond 2 00® 6 00 •■ Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 00@12 50 Gladioli 2 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Snapdragon 2 00® 3 00 Pond Lilies 2 00® 3 00 Auratum Lilies 12 50@15 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Give Us a Trial We Can ) Please Yen. A- Roses, Carnations and aU kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. ^^ Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. .^ ^ ^ .*- J* ... ^ J*. «. ^ '*■ ... A ... -^ ..^ .^ A^^^^^^i ^THE J. M. McGullougli's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCrTED Special attention giren to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application, 316 Waliut St.. CiNGINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. wniT'i>"n>-iri|Kiriripy^r^ C. E. tRITtHELL 34-36 Tblrd Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Snpplles St. Louis, August 6, Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 6 0C@14 00 short stems 3 0048 5 00 - '■ Killarney 2 00® 5 00 •■ My Maryland 2 00®. 5 00 " White Killarney 2 CO® 5 CO Carnations 1 50® 2 80 Valley • 4 00 Daisies ,50 Asters •• 1 00® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 .Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35®60 Harrisii 8 00@10 00 116 The American Florist. Aug. (?, PHILADELPHIA N£W YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. •UalT** WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. •iMUi** omciAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc, in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Frice per 500. $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOKIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago New York. ASTERS PLENTIFUL, EOSES SCARCE. A noticeable feature of the market during- the past week was the scarcity of good roses and the superabundance of asters. For the asters are here, by the bale or carload, would not be an inappropriate way of putting it. There is a demand for the best aster stock, but there is much that is left over and its inevitable destination is the "dead cart." While there are some fair American Beauty specials arriving, the best of which sell at the rate of $25.00 a hundred wholesale, there are many going. for less. In tea roses it is hard to find good stock. There is a limited quantity of Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Killarney Queen and Double White Killarney on the market, which sell, at wholesale, up to 12 cents, but the average price of other rose stock is from 2 to 4 cents. Orchids are rather scarce and if the demand was strong prices would soar. As it is. they keep within reasonable limits. There is a great stock of gladioli on tlie mar- ket. NOTES. The new store of Thos. H. Galvin. Inc., at Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street, is now nearing completion and makes a fine appearance. In the Fifth avenue front there is a fine show win- dow, while on the Forty-sixth street side there is, in length, about 75 feet of plate glass, which gives a good view from the street of the interior of the main store. The greenhouse on the roof is another feature that is very attractive and, taken as a whole, the store will be a greatly added attraction to that part of Fifth avenue. While there is considerable talk about the Minneapolis convention, it does not appear that, aside from the men of the allied trades who will ex- hibit, there will be a large delegation from this city. We learn that M. C. Ebel. of Madison, N. J., secretary of the National Association of Garden- ers, will go to Boston and join the Boston delegation, going by way of Montreal. Chas. H. Totty, of Madison, will be one of the New York party. Vacations are now the order of the day. T. Bourque, buyer for Chas. E. Dards, left August 2 for a month's vacation at White Lake, Sullivan Co., N. Y. He will sisend a part of the time motoring through that section of the state. F. E. Evans, of the same store, has gone, accompanied by his wife, to spend their vacation on the Massachusetts coast, and Miss Bowen, the bookkeeper, has gone to the Cats- kill mountains. Chas. Schenck, of Traendly & Schenck. returned August 4 from the mountains where he has enjoyed an extended vacation with his family. Frank Traendly will defer his vaca- tion until the Minneapolis convention. The Growers' Cut Flower Co. will soon take possession of their new store. In the meantime Manager Coan and his faithful assistant. Van, are busy taking care of a great stock of asters. In the downtown district on August 1 we met Arthur Herrington, of Madi- son, N. J., who is now in the land- scape gardening business on his own Account, and is prospering. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sauare VlioMeFIo¥erM&rI(eU New York, August 6. Roses, Beauty, special 15 exjra and fancy.. . 5 No 1 andNo.2 ... Killarney, My Maryland... " . |[ special 5 extra 3 ;; '• No. 1 and No. 2. Queen, special. 7 " Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 3 'I Richmond ][ Sunburst, special 5 ['■ Taft special ['^ Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. special. [I " " " fancy . . extra... N0.I&2. 3 Cattleyas 25 Lilies, Lonaiflorum and Harrisii.. 2 Lily of the Valley 2 Gladiolus ..perdoz., 25@ 5lJ Sweet Feas.. per doz. bunches. 25 Spencer type, per doz. bunches 30® 40 Adiantum C'oweanum Asparagus Pluraosus doz. bchs. 1 Smilax per doz. strings 1 Stocks per bunch, 20c@25c Snapdragons per doz.. 20c@25c Asters 1 Per 100 00@20 00 OOgjlO 00 50@ 1 00 00@ 6 00 00@ 4 CO 25® 1 00 00@ 8 00 00@ 6 00 25® 3 00 00@ 6 00 6 00 12 00 10 00 800 00@ 5 00 oo@4n 00 50@ .•? 00 00® 2 50 1'^® ,50 50® 2 00 CO® I 25 00® 1 50 Among .the best selling roses that reach this market are Killarney Queen and Double White Killarney, which W. S. Allen is receiving from A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. George M. Stumpp is summering in the Catskill mountains, and his son, George, Jr., is dividing his time be- tween the store and nearby popular resorts. The new store of Henry M. Robin- son & Co. on the ground floor of the Coogan building is about ready to occupy, and it is a good store. Jos. S. Penrich and family have made their summer home at Bradley Beach, N. J. A. F. F. Baltimore. The Gardeners and Florists' Club took its annual excursion August 5 to Chesapeake beach. The Washington Florists' Club joined them, going by rail, while the others went by char- tered steamer. A fine program was carried out under the direction of Chairman J. L. Lowner, Isaac Moss, F. C. Bauer. M. Richmond, James Boone and others. John Cook, son of the noted rose grower, and florist of Charles street, has recently returned from his honey- moon to Canada, Niagara Falls and other places of interest. The Leo Niessen Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., has made a proposition to the stockholders and officers of the Flor- ists' Exchange of this city to take over the exchange.'. An offer has been made and is pending. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery morningr. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisioc. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St,, NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Madison Sqnare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing (iiittmaii Flower Growers Co. A. J. aUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERORBENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SOU.^RE 1519-S893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK I9I3- The American Florist. 117 miiiiiHiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniininiMiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiii* iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMii BE SURE AND RAEDLEIN^S Basket Exhibit AT THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION (August 19-2 2, 1913) LARGEST AND BEST DISPLAY OF FLORAL BASKET WARE EVER SHOWN ANYWHERE. Willi WlIllllll«U\XVSv Remember we are Manufacturers, so do not Buy Elsewhere Before Seeing our Line and Viewing our Prices. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., I 713-717 MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO. I I SALESROOMS IN CHICAGO-FACTORIES IN GERMANY. | iTMiiiiiinniiniriiiiiiiiininiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiininiiniiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiinHMiMiiiiiiiniiiiiNiiiniiiiiniiriiniMnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiitr DO NOT MISS THIS! THERE ARE Fourteen Specials and $6,000 Cash Prizes ofFered in the preliminary premium list of the Mid'Continental Flower Show Sf. Louis Coliseum^ November 10 to 15,1913 ^ No grower or florist can afford to lose the valuable advertising which an exhibit at this BIG FALL FLOWER SHOW will bring. ^ For full particulars and preliminary list write or wire at once. FRANK M. ROBINSON, Secretary and Manager, Coliseum, ST. LOUIS, MO, 118 The American Florist. Aug. g, M. RICE CO. FLORIST SUPPLIES THAT EXCEL. OUR "WILLING HELPER" KATALOG DESCRIBES THEM. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Chicago Notes. Vauglian's Seed Store is making a constant display of hardy perennial flowers at the city store, especially delphinium and phlox of which this firm grows many thousands. Florists will do well to inform themselves now as to the best kinds for their use. Michael Fink and J. "Walsh, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, had their watches stolen on July 29, shortly after they returned from luncheon, and so far no clew to the thief has been found. A. T. Pyfer, of the Chicago Carna- tion Co., reports a good demand for field-grown carnation plants and each day's mail brings in many additional orders. E. E. Pieser, with Kennicott Bros. Co., and Mrs. Pieser left August 2 for a visit with friends and relatives. D. E. Freres finds business very good in his new home and is well pleased with his present location. At Geo. Reinberg's store everything is moving along nicely and a fine grade of roses is now arriving. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is still strong on gladioli, which it is cutting from its own fields. Herman Schiller and wife have re- turned from a delightful outing in Michigan. John Kruchten is receiving a good supply of roses and all other stock In season. Visitors : Geo. M. Geraghty of Dun- lop's, Toronto, Can.; F. W. Scharten- berg, with the Tulsa Greenhouses, Tulsa, Okla. Cincinnati. TRADE GOOD FOR SEASON. The good market of the past month seems likely to continue well into August. Because of the large offer- ings and only the ordinary demand, prices are at the best but fair. How- ever, the call is better than usual for the time of year. The large clroice gladioli sell readily as a rule, but there are times when the price must be cut to effect clearances. Shorter and smaller stock finds a slow mar- ket. The rose cuts are still increas- ing and the stock seems to be en- joying a corresponding increase in the demand. This call is principally for the best, but a considerable part of the short comes in for its share of the sales. Some excellent hardy hydrangeas from the south are of- fered. The offerings of both Lilium giganteum and L. auraturn are ade- Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkallne and Get More Thread and Less Wood. Mi BEST IN TH| iiJOHN,C.MEYfRfS!W.L I BOSTON, WAS 5. ■ I-: :W. The M£Y£R Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc, is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for swinging Sinilax and Asparagus, as it I will opt fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkallne was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is bandied by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse Lowell Thread Mills, JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., nrJiSeS: Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes Gold Letters 114 inch 45c per 100 1 " 40c " " % " .■ 35c " " On all orders of 1000 initials or over we will include one compartment box free. American Importing Co. 219 Dearborn Street, Chicago Ueurge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Daggrer FerDS, Bronze and - Green Galax, Holly, iLeucotboe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7th Aves.. Unui Ynrlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square "''" '*"* SPHAGNUM MOSS. FANCY CUT F£RNS. Get our prices before yon place yonr orders. H. ALLEN & CO. Tomahawk, - Wisconsin. ^X o s ^^ We have a surplus of 12 barrel bale New Jersey Moss, clean, fresh and burlapped, and will deliver anywhere in Chicago, express prepaid, at $5.00 per bale. 2 or more bales at £4.75. By freight collect at 25c per bale less. Satisfaction gruaranteed or money refunded. KLEHMS' HURSERIES, Arlington Heigtits. III. quate. Pond lilies meet with a fair request. The number of rubrum and album lilies is limited. The as- ter cuts consist entirely of offerings from early varieties. The good, choice stock sells well. The green goods supply is ample. NOTES. Fred Rupp, Laurenceburg, Ind., and "Walter Gray and Wm. Lodder, of Hamilton, have for the past week been almost daily visitors and buy- ers at the local market. C. E. Critchell has been offering some fine hardy hydrangeas. H. Sphagnum Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap Try a Sample Order and Compare with What You Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. K Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price. Huckleberry. $2.00 per case: Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Sonthem Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE pfr' ^ FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Florists' Supplies 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. Mention the American Florist when writing , 1913- The American Florist. 119 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvEM50I«IXJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere' in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. KstabUshed in 1867. 'mM. nOMUST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the A merican Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinle Son, 129 Sonth Seventh St. Telepbone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliTcry in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. August 10, PROM MONTREAL, Sicilian, Allan. City of Edinburgh, Norton. Au^st 13. FROM MONTREAL. Virginian, Allan. PROM BOSTON, Cymric, White Star. 7 a. m. Pannonia, Cunard. Rotterdam, Hoiland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. FROM BALTIMORE, Neckar, North Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m. August 13. Caronia, Cunard. La Savoie, French, Pier 57. North River. August 14. FROM MONTREAL, Hesperian, Allan. Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon. Campanello, Uranium. United States, Scand.-American, 2 p. m. August 15. New York, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Menominee, Red Star. 10 a. m. Roma, Fabre, 3 p. m. Tapajos, Lloyd Brazileiro. August 16. Columbia, Anchor, Pier 64, North River. Finland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM MONTREAL. Megantic, White Star-Dom. Rochambeau, French, Pier 57, North River. PROM MONTREAL and QUEBEC, Caroline, French. FROM MONTREAL, Letltia, Donaldson, at day- I'gbt. - .. „ , PROM BOSTON, Cincinnati, Ham.-Amer. Tagus, Royal Mail. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TPELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to •^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive specjal attention. Reterence or Cash must accompany all ordeis from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catberine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orcbids and Vallev always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telepbone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West ZSth Street. To out-of-town florists We are in tlie Heart of NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs solicited for deliverv in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 120 The American Florist. Aug. g, 'H POEHLMANN 72-74 E, Randolph St,, Supply Department. Be Sure And Visit Our Exiiibit on the fourth floor of the building we occiipy when you are in the city, either before or after returning from the MinneapoHs convention. We have made a large display for your convenience and cordially invite you to inspect same. Our new catalogue will be ready soon. Wait for it. Our new line of Baskets has arrived and we are prepared to fill your orders with all the new styles in tumbler, flower and plant baskets. A trial order will be sure to satisfy you. Now is the season for painting and glazing. We can supply your wants in everything that is necessary to use. SPECIAL PRICES, COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS. Poehlmann's Semi-Liquid Putty. Per gallon, $1.35 5 gallons, at $1.30 50 gallons, at $1.25 Poehlmann's Liquid White Paint. Per gallon, $1.65 5 gallons, at $1.60 25 gallons, at $1.50 Poehlmann's S. P. Glazing Putty. 100 lbs. Cask, - - $2.75 Bbl. of 800 lbs., at $2.45 per 100 Peerless Glazing Points. No. 2 and No. 2>^, per 1000, 60 cents No. 2 and No. 2%, per 5000, $2.50 Daylight Cleaner. For those florists that are located near railroads and factories, nothing is better than Anderson's Daylight Cleaner. Give this a trial. Price per gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons, $4.00. The Famous NOXALL or ROXBORO HOSE That met with such success when handled by E. H. Hunt Company, is now sold by us exclusively to the florist trade, fully guaranteed. %-m., price per foot, 18c ^-in., reel, per foot, 17c J^-in., " " " 15c 54-in., 500 ft. reel, per foot, 14>^c ^9^3- The American Florist. 121 ] Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. PNOTE;— Send us your name or change of address for our weekly cut flower quotations. Cut Flower Department. iSTER LILIES VALLEY GLADIOLI ASTERS Are the best all around flowers for the summer. Ship best; keep best; are best for all kinds of work. Good Short and Medium Beauties. We can supply good roses all during the summer. Cut tight in bud during the hot weather. y several orders— Milady, Sunburst, Killarney Queen, Aaron Ward, Bulgarie, Killarney i. White Killarney, American Beauties. NOTICEt — The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning, il orders for shipment during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnestly ise Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery where shipment should be made Saturdays or Sundays. Our City Store will close during July, August and September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays Plant Department. fT'All orders for Cuttings and Decorative Plants should be sent direct to the Green- uses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale— Best Grafted Rose Stock. i. Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $110.00 per 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots. F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Supreme Quality Own Root Stock. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. Richmond, aVa-inch, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,C00. 4,000 3-in. Beauties. $7.00 per 100: $65.00 per 1000. Pofflpons= Unaka, McNiece, Maud Dean, ||fnC==Schrlmpton,2i^inch at $25.00 »»"'«' per 1000. itlas Belmoreana and Forsteriana, immense stock of perfect plants in all sizes from 4-in. to 10-in. plants, at prices ranging from $4.50 per dozen to $15.00 each, according to size. los Weddeliana, 2^-™., $15.00 per 100. vlUea RobUSta, strong, 2H-in $3.00 per 100 Uax, extra strong new stock, twice topped, strong 3-in., $4.50 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. >aragus Sprengeri, 254-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. )aragus Plumosus Nanus, 2H;-in., $3.50 per'lOO, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; extra strong, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. i)aragus HatCheri, strong, ^M-in., $2.50 per 100. ^idistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves per plant, \ variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. YELLOW— Krut, Sklbo, Madge, Baby. WHITE — Lula, Diana, =Waco,Menso. RED— La Gravere. BRONZE-La Porte. SINGLE: Kemmit, Ida Kroeschell, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Primula Obconica Grand., strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Gigantea, strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. FiCUS Pandurata, strong 6-in., $8 50 each. Pandanus VeitCllii, highly colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each; strong, 7-in., $2.00 each. UmbreUa Plants, ready to shift, 21/2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Berried Plants. Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cherries, Fra Diavola, 2J^-inch, $3.00 per 100. Cluster Peppers, strong, 2Vi-in., $3.00 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2l^-in , $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 122 The American Florist. Aug. g, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. EgtabliBhed 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the A merican Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newaric, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the stale and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. ^ For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapli Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAKEFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West. 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. N. T. Ind. Mich. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., AUanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Blackistone, Washington, D. 0. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New -York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breltmeycr's Sons, John, Detroit, Buckbee, H. W., Eocktord, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A-., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. E., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Eapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlous, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, 1. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pellcano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C. Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chl- Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, P. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wltthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Ooidonson. Los An- geles, Calif. Yonng & Nvutent, New Yotk. Calif. Boston. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Qrade Cut Blooms. CUDE BROS.Cai FLORISTS 1214 r ar.NW WA»HJNtfT«HOa We cover all Micliigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASfllNQTON D. C. Gude's Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ECansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park J. A. VALENTINE, A iOrai wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Mention the American Florist when wrt/ino I9I3- The American Florist. 123 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. I FRED C. WEBER I SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS 4326-28 Olive Street fl Notice initials — wc havo one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. ••• I Philadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attentioti to all Ordera. Mention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Mowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Ueo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. llZZGrandAve. will fill all orders for Cut KmSIS CllY ind Flowersi Funeral DeslKoa, Dl 1 U'll U Weddine and Birthday Gift. rlBISini mil, mo. that mar be entrnsted to th«ai Mention the American Florist when wrtUng Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDC Largest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice, DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEfELMi EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverr in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. P. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREM0NT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 11 N, Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland C^t Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Eapids Floral Co. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Eock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begero'w*s. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Driah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex MeConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York- Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Parnam St. Philadelphia — Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Ponghke'epsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Eockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Eossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terra Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O, — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude ^ros. New York. EBtabIUliedl849 David Clarke's Sons FLORA! DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tf553°g°"umnu. ClioiCB Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders liom out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount, 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHFRN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the W«st. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegrraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 88 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and sfuarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoHworthCo. win take proper Wi^conain care of vonr orders in »» ■»\»*.»M»»«i« 124 The American Florist. Aug. g. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tlie trade in otlier cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. F.H.WEBER, Boyle and Maryland Ave., St. Louis, Mo. .Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Sendyourorders^o^GhiGago and Sab- orbs to __, - , All orders carefully filled j^jy jdison St under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegfraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Xelesrraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1*15 Famvm St. .s'^fg^slz Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. MYER, FLORIST, SSrJ" Omaha. CLUB PICNIC. The Omaha " Florists' Club held its sixteenth annual picnio July 30 in the afternoon and evening at Krug's park. The attendance was large and the picnic was one of the most en- joyable in the history of the club. Among the old time florists present was Mrs. Erfling whose picture may be seen in the group, sitting in the middle with a cane. Although she is 86 years of age she enjoyed the pic- nic as much as any one. Mr. and Mrs. Erfling were among the first florists in this city. Some fifty years ago they had their greenhouses on the site where the Union Depot now stands. The afternoon was spent in various entertainments and races. The prize winners were : Ladies' foot race ■ — Mrs. Smith, first; Mrs. C. Faulk- ner, second. Men's race — F. Shaw, first; A. Royce, second. Girl's race — Miss Hess, first; Miss Henderson, sec- ond. Boy's race — Jim Walton, first; Lee Harmon, second. Lee Harmon won the champion high jump race and C. Faulkner was the champion rope jumper. After the amusements a fine supper was served on a large table set under the trees. The evening was spent in dancing and various other amusements. NOTES. Last week O. A. Dellanney, the pioneer florist of South Omaha, was laid in his last resting place. H^ died very suddenly of heart failure while out in his garden. The funeral was held Thursday with a large gathering of friends. The weather has been very hot and dry and the flowers are small and not plentiful. Trade has been fair but not very rushing except for some funeral work. L. H. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. — Byron H. Ives, a well-known and popular local florist, and Mrs. Helen Pooler, of Huntsville, Canada, were married recently. The honeymoon is being spent in the Cana- dian woods. They will visit New York before their return, about September 1. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uaui Vark nihi Grand Central Tenninal "<*" ' *" ^ "»J The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a mag^nihcent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWAEI E Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegrrapli orders. Reirular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orieans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. W^ire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. \# I D A I M 838 ____^ V I n U I n , CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 8 SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph DelWcry Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN 19^3- The American Florist. 125 99 PEONI ES For Fall Planting 2 00 15 00 WI-: iirr now Ih.iililiii; nr.l.-is for rii>onlo» for Fall iliv Uvi-iv: iill onr own k''""'"!: ""'' trui' to imiuf. \Vp illu iluiiiiK tho liilliT pnrt of Soiiti'iiilu-r mul furiilsli very BtroUB (llvlsluiiti with from a to 5 uyisw. Per doz. Per 100 ASA GRAY. A vory distinct flower. lirlRlit MltiL- sjirlnklod with mlnuto (Iota of duopiT llliu' In siifli It iiimmLT as to appoiir dusted^ iiii, blooms Vfi-y larjco. luUl-soason $3 50 52.^ UO ANDRE LAURIES. Slroug vigorous grower Willi iiM'dimii si'/i'd (lowers of deep Tyrlun rosi'. ?llll.oii iier 1000 1 ■'iO 30 OJ AMABILIS LILACINA. lirlglit lilac rose ohaiiKiiik' to wliHe as flowers mature, early anil free dowering. SUO.OU per 1000 1 OO 7 00 ARTHEMISE. A strong grower of upright lialiit. free hloomer in clusters, large, violet rose with llglit mauve, shadings. A good mld-seas.m variely. JHO.OO per lOOu 2 00 15 0:j COURONNE d'OR. Immense ball shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and dellellte carmine nuirkings on the central petals, stroug, upright growth, one of the ehoicest, late tlowering varieties. $180.(10 per 1000 3 00 20.00 CHARLEMAGNE. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large, compact. globular dowers, lilac-white with a slight blush centre. IfUO.UO per 1000 2 00 15 00 CANARY. One ot the freest blooming vari- eties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white center. $140.00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMIFLORA ROSEA. The earli- est variety in our collection, being fre- iinentiy a week ahead of any other sort, nniking It particularly valuable for Dec- oration Day sales in late seasons or in lati- tudes where other sorts will not bloom pre- vious to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a rleep rose pink with lighter shadings. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 DELAGHEI. Very large cup shaped flowers, deep crimson-purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety 2 00 15.00 DUKE OF WELLINGTON. An Ideal cut flower variety, large, well formed flowers on long stiff stems; color sulphur-white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid- seasou sorts. $180.00 per 1000 3 03 20.00 Per doz. Per 100 DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. Superb cup shaped flowers of sulphur white, changing to pure white. Particu- larly beautiful in the half open bud state. $140.00 per 1000 $2 00 $15 00 DR. CAILLOT. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety 3 50 25 00 DUC DE CAZES. Another of the really first class Pa?onIes for all conditions, never failing to produce an abundance of flowers for "Memorial Day," Up- right growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and sil- very reflex. $140.00 per 1000 2 03 15 00 EDOUARD ANDRE. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metallic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $140.00 per 1000 , 2 03 15 03 EUGENE VERDIER. Immense globular flowers delicate flesh color deepening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloomer, distinct and desirable.. FELIX CROUSSE. The Ideal self colored red Pfeony, large, globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigor- ous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most important commercial cut flower sorts 3 50 FESTIVA MAXIMA. This truly superb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has for nearly three-quar- ters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant In growth. No other variety combines the wonderful purity of color, free- dom and earllness of flower, handsome foliage as this "Queen of Pseonles." This variety Is probably bet- ter known throughout the world than any other. $180.00 per 1000 2 50 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip, as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color combination. .$140.00 per 1000 2 00 L'ECLATANTE. Very large, showy, compact brilliant red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 LIVINGSTONE. Strong upright grower, very free flowering, large compact pale lilac rose with silver tin. central petals flaked with crimson 5 00 L'INDISPENSABLE. Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the. center. Tall upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desirable late flowering variety ^^ 5U 3 50 25 00 25 00 20 03 15 00 15 OO 20 00 20 00 2 00 15 00 40 00 $25 00 Double Herbaceous Peony. Per doz. Per 100 LADY BRAMWELL. A beautiful silvery rose of flue form, a free blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers malie this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MME. CALOT. One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers, of a pale-hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut In bud state. $180.00 per 1000... 2 50 MME. DE VERNEVILLE. Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center touched carmine. A most chaste mid- season variety 3 00 MME. DUCEL. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings aud silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 MARIE JACaUIN. A variety especially adapted for landscape work, flowers semi-double almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible In the center. Very aptly named the "Water Lily I'awny." .^140.00 per 1000 2 00 MME, BOULANGEK. A very choice delicate colored variety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 MEISSONIER. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, center deep crimson. A splendid self colored variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MARIE HOUILLON. A fine beautiful silvery rose of uniform color throughout, splendid cut flower variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 03 PRINCESS GALITZIN. Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 ■■■ - 00 9UEEN VICTORIA. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000. 1 50 HEINE DES ROSES. Early, medium sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings In the center. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 VICTORIE MODESTE. Very large flowers of bright lively violet rose with salmon center 2 00 ZOE CALOT, Large globular perfect blooms in clusters almost covering the plants. Pure white suffused with delicate rose. $140.00 per 1000 03 15 00 40 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 2 00 15 00 piImIS to Ihow you samples of our many Specialties, of which we will have a complete Ime on exhibition. HENRY A. DREER. Inc., 714 Chestnut St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. ^"The above prices are intended for the trade only.*®a '12^6 The American Florist. Aug. g. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. CbarJee C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn., President; ]. M. Lupton, M attitude. L. I., N, Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Tlierkild- son, Painesville O , Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. Uncle Robekt Stdenham, the well known English horticulturist and sweet pea specialist, died July 19. Vest bullish reports on pea damage in the northwest continue to come in. Estimates of the crop run from 40 to 60 per cent. George S. Green's important paper, entitled "Are Standards of Purity Practicable in Seed Laws?" will be found elsewhere in this issue. Milwaukee, Wis.— Announcement is made of the wedding of Miss Lydia Dallwig, youngest daughter of W. E. Dallwig, to Dr. Priedrich Bruns, Au- gust 1. Speingfield. Mo. — R. R. Ricketts, president of the Springfield Seed Co., recently purchased the Ozark Seed Co., the stock of which has been taken over by the former firm. The Ozark Co. was organized three years ago. The German aster seed crop is likely to be very short on account of unusually hot weather in May and unseasonably cool weather in June and July, many of the plants dying according to latest reports. Carried over stock from last year is very short and in many cases of doubtful germi- nation on account of the very unfav- orable weather conditions last fall. Cincinnati, O. — The J. Chas. Mo- Cullough Seed Co. has succeeded to the entire seed and bag business of J. Chas. McCullough, seedsman, tak- ing over the large warehouse at Fifth, Lock and Eggleston avenue, of which there is none more thoroughly equip- ped in every particular for the han- dling and distribution of seed by the wholesale. The sales department will be continued at the present location, 230 and 232 East Fourth street, and has just been completely refitted with modern furniture and fixtures, plac- ing it in line for the best of service to patrons. CHICAGO. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 6 were as follows: Timothy, $4.00 to $4.75 per 100 pounds. — The Leonard Seed Co. report that the onion set crop which is now being harvested will be quite light on account of oversized stock. Some fields have done quite well, but the crop on the majority will be very light. The local crop will be much smaller than last year owing to the damage by maggots and dry weather and the smaller acreage. S. F. Leon- ard, who left last week for an inspec- tion of "the pea fields, was called back shortly after his departure by the se- rious illness of his wife, who at this writing is considerably better. Mr. Leonard has made a second start and is now inspecting tlae acreage in the Idaho districts. New York. — Manager Scott, of the Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., will at- tend the Minneapolis convention.- — - Charles Wiese, of J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s plant and bulb department, is very busy these days.— A. T. Bodding- ton and family are on their vacation in New Hampshire. Harry Bunyard remains on the job until the return of Mr. Boddington, when he will pro- ceed to Minneapolis. BOSTON, Mass. — R. & J. Parquhar & Co. are making good window displays of named varieties of sweet peas. — At the store of the Thomas J. Grey Co., Inc., there is an air of sadness on account of the death of their late associate, Joseph M. Gleason, who was genial and popular. Joseph M. Briekley, formerly of New York, is now active as a salesman for this firm. — A. C. Webster, the seedsman of the Ames Implement & Seed Co., has returned from his vacation. — The Pottler-Fiske-Rawson Co. report un- usual activity all through the sum- mer months. California Seed Crop. Los Angeles, July 25. — We are just finishing up harvesting sweet peas and will be through threshing in about two weeks. The thresher is the only thing that can tell us what the crop will be this year. Lettuce, although small acreage, is showing good prospects. Beans have had favorable weather, but it is hard to make an estimate until the crop has set, which is some weeks off. We have the best prospect.^ on tomatoes we have had for several years, and picking will commence ten days to two weeks earlier than last year. The warm weather during the last month has been very favorable to this crop. Flower seeds, which are always grown under irrigation with us, have shown great improvement over last year. With the exception of a few odd varieties of petunia, stocks, antirrhinums, etc., on which the stand is poor, we expect a good harvest. Poppy, escschoUzia, and mignonette, which have been harvested, make good the promise of a good crop. Asters are a more promising crop than last yea.-. We have 30 acres of this favorite flower, almost a perfect stand, and they will be in full bloom in a few weeks. B. Palo Alto, July 19. — Onion has 1.-een falling badly the past couple of weeks. Harvest will not average 50 per cent of a crop, but owing to 1912 carry- over, there will be enough to go round. Radish is a very li^jht crop; do not believe it will average over 15 per cent of a crop throughout the state. Lettuce is short with all grow- ers and there is no doubt this short- age will be felt by the dealers before 1913 planting ti/ne. Sweet peas will not average over 25 per cent of a crop, all kinds considered. Carrot promises well and all orders should be filled nearly in full; salsify, about 25 per cent; parsnip, 25 per cent. W. Santa Ana, August 1. — Our tomato fields are looking well and promise a good crop. There is a full stand and the vines are in a healthy condition. However, "the bird is yet in the bush." There may be early rains or an extra early frost to cut down the yield. Har- vesting will soon be under way, the daily volume of tomatoes to be han- dled increasing until the last of Sep- tember. Notwithstanding the dry year most crops in Orange county are in fairly good shape. H. Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Gompy Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettnce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenct SoUcitedL BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbade, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Raoisli, Rutabaga, Tnmlp. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. J. W. EDMUNDSON, Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS •9'3- The American Florist. 127 Freesias California Grown _ IVt 1000 Choice, Vi to Jjiii 5.00 First Quality, % to Vi-xw 3.00 Vaughan's Giant White Long Stem Variety Per ITO $ 1.50 Per IOLO 12.00 Purity-True Per 100 Per 1000 '?4in. to 1-in $3.00 $'5.00 «-in. to '4 in.... 2 50 20.00 Vrin. and over.. 1.75 15.00 ?s-in. toH-in ... 1.50 12.00 TREESU-HYBRIDS DR. RAGONIERI Per 100, - $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK PANSIES Thorbam's Superb Mixture has been known ^ for years for its variety of color and size of Z flowers. Per oz S4.00 We tiave also e.xtra fine strains of Masterpiece, Madam Ferret, and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. WRITE FOR PRICES FREESIA Refractaralba 100 lOOO ~?8 toHin. diameter $0.75 $ 5.00 ' V2to?-4 •■ •' 1.00 8.00 Mammoth Bulbs 2.00 12.00 Purity, first size 2.00 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5to 7 in. circumference $5.00 $40.00 6to 7 " ■■ 6.00 55.00 7to 9 " " 9.00 85.00- 9 to 11 " " 20.00 Have you our Florist's Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering". "The Most Reliable Seeds," 33 Barclay St. t 14 New York TOMATO SEED Best Stodcs. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesaie Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing "Superb QaaOty" Seeds for Florists The Storrs fi Harrison Co.'s Superb Mixture of GIANT PANSY &EED contains the Ultimate in Giant Pansies You cannot buy a better mixture of Pansy Seed at any price. TradePkt.,50c.;^-oz.,$1.25;oz.,$4 We carry in stock all named and sep- arate colors of Giant Pansies; also the best strains of Oclier, Gassier, Bug- nots, Trimardeau, etc. (See our trade list for prices). CINERARIA eRAN¥FL0RA,"''1iJ"Sr."or° BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) LongfeUow (Red), Snowball (white), tr. pkt., 35c; Mixed Colors, tr. pkt., 25c. ALL OTHER SEASONABLE SEEDS Annual and Perennial Is your service in Flower Seed Satisfactory? This "Trade Mark" is the symbol of 60 years of Satisfactory Service. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville,Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH BUU OU utuuKU ocEua ^^ ^^^ ^^ CO. 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED QO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. — FOR- SEEDS OF AU KDJD APPLY TO W. W. Johnson S Son, Liipifed Boston. Ensland I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | a Wholesale Price List for Florists E 3 and Market Gardeners. ;-; ^ Bulbs Arrivinq Lilium Harrisii ISItfrW 9-ll-in., per dozen, $5.75; per 100, $3,00 7-9-in., per dozen, 1.35; per 100, 8-75 Our stock comes direct from one of the best growers in Bermuda, to whom we pay special prices to secure extra good bulbs. Our stock this year is the best in appearance we have seen in a long time. Amaryllis Johnsonl $2.50 doz. Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids.. 3.50 doz. OxaliS, Bermuda Buttercup, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $8.50 Pansy Seed, Vick's Giant Superb, Va oz., 75c; V4 oz., $1 36; loz.,$5.00. WRITE rOR FALL CATALOGUE. James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, R. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 128 The American Florist. Aug. g. SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING. MIGNONETTE— New York Market. This is an extra choice strain of Mignonette for greenhouse culture. Our seed is greenhouse grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high and produce flower spikes up to 20 inches Ion?, according to the quality of the soil, weather and treatment. The seed is all saved from selected plants grown from 3 to 5 shoots to a plant and from the spikes measuring from 10 to IS inches long. Facket (about 1,000 seeds;, 50c; per oz., $7.00; per 's oz, $1.00. TRUE MACHET— Vaughan's Selected Stock. The seed we offer produces dwarf, vigorous plants of pyramidal growth, with very thick, stout flower stalks. Finest in every way for florists' use and for pots. We have tested this with several of the fancy named strains and always with results favorable to our seed. Trade pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 20c; oz., 60c. PANSY— Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture. This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly lig-ht colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut-flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flower. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, require less care and bring better returns. Trake pkt., 50c; Vz oz., 85c; H OZ., $1.40. ■P!!^^^l^l ■g^^S^^^JIIill lgJB> .t *^vvPi»>4 ^ l^^r^i^^^9 H^^i;:^^^ 'ieSiwI RBr^j^li^Wl^' i^^rffe' .■■ ''''^'^^y ' feM|0|QS|£^(jr '^ ^ ^^CEe^ ]■ m^*f^^'^^ i, -.^f., ^fin BPr 4^^ 3^,. ^^"^^ li^ .;■-_ %_ ' . .' :f m^' I i , $5.00. CINERARIA- -Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. MlSnonette— New York Market. CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. It consists of a mi-xture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains and cannot be excelUd in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds). 50c; 3 trade pkls., $1.40. PRIMULA— Vaughan's International Mixture. This mixture is composed of the most salable colors of single flowering Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks and reds, with a sprinkling of other colors, enough to give a large variety of colors, the most important shades predominating. Trade pkt, of dSO seeds, 50c; per 1-16 oz., $4.00. NEW YORK 43 Barclay St. Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, 111. Satisfaction Plants—Ready for Shipment. ROSES-Special for August. Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell, Grafted-? 15.00 per 100; $140.00 per lOOO. Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hilllngdon, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Tatt, White Killarney and My Maryland, Grafted -3-incli, $10.00 per ICO; $90.00 per 1000. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. Killarney and Mrs. Taft, 214-iiich, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GARDENIA VEITCHII. POINSETTIAS. From 214-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Present delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. J. O.ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. LONG ISLAND CABBAGE SEED-NEW CROP NOW READY. Choice Cabbage, Canllflower, Egg Plant, Pepper, Tomato and other special seeds. Headquarters for the new great SANFORD CELERY SEED. Over 50 years grbwinsr seed tor the most critical trade. Send for Price List. Francis Brill Co., flEMPSTEAD, (L. I.) N. Y. H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris. London, Bruxelles. Berl., Hamb., Roma. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order Mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist tohen writing J9'3 The American Florist. 129 TheKENILWORTH Giant Pansy seeds art- all grown by myself ami arc offL-red in the following mixtures .mil separate colors: KENILWORTH STRAIN — The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are from SV? to 4 inches; it is a striking collection "f beautiful colors and markings, rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, HKihogany and many others too numerous to mention. KENILWORTH SHOW — An extra fine strain of large flowers; the immense Mowers are of circular form and great substance; a beautiful collection of colors aiKi markings. KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE-Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on lieavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long, in the most graceful manner, and staiid the hot, dry weather well. MASTERPIECE— A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance, its large flowers of great substance, on long, strong stems. ORCHID FtOWERED, Mixed— A dwarf free bloomer with a range of deU- cate colors that do not exist in any other pansies, a remarkable combination of light rose, shell pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. NEW SEED NOW READY. All sorts and Mixtures except the new Pansy Princess are 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000, $1.00; V4-02,. $1.26; 1 oz., $5.00. Pansies in Separate Colors „. . ., . 1000 Seeds . 1000 Seeds Giant Adonis, light blue with yellowish Giant Psyche, ruffled violet, white marKin$0.2S white face, large dark blotch $0.25 Giant Mad. Perret, red^nd wine shades. . .25 Giant Emperor William, ultramarine The preceeding 1 7 sorts mixed in equal ■ — proportions 25 PRINCESS I The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It isabsolutely compact upright grow- I ing. and extremely weather-proof, enduring many storms without damaee to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the masterpiece, of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. Attractive by the brilliancy I of its colors. Packet of 1000 seeds, 75c; 300 seeds. 25c. blue Willi purple violet eye 25 Giant King of the Blacks, coal black. . . -. . .25 Giant Lord Beaconfield, violet upper petals shading to white 25 Giant Yellow, pure golden yellow 25 Giant Yellow with dark blotch 25 Giant White, satiny whi te 25 Giant White with large violet center 25 Giant Red, a fane mixture of red shades... .25 Giant, royal purple, fine large flower 25 Giant, bronze and copper mixture 25 Giant, light blue, sky blue 25 Giant, dark blue, deep blue shades 25 Giant Zebra, mixed shades, striped 25 Giant McKinley, yellow, each petal blotch- ed with a deep reddish brown 25 Any 5 pks., $1.00; any 1 1 pks., $2.00 Rainbow is a mixture of the most beautiful, gorgeous colors; blotched striped, veined, margined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of pansy seed I w I 1 send 1000 of Rain bow free and with other amounts in like propor- tion. t<> cv^-* SffEET PEAS Spencer Varieties grown in NEW ZEALAND (Australia) Crop '13 just arrived. Write for prices. LOECHNER & CO., 11 Warren Street, New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wliolesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention the i merican Florist when writing Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will blooim for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, stronr, 2Hinch, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and ■iH'engerl, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATION PLANTS. Only a Few More Left. Act Quick. Buy Now. Fine healthy plants in the following varieties: White Perfection, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 ^ Pink Enchantress, 6.00 per 100; 50.00 per 1000 In lots of 2000 or over $40.00 per 1000 J. A. Budlong, 82-86 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed to any point within reasonable shipping distance. S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard. $12.50 per 1000 Smilax, extra fine, $12.50 per 1000 Spren^eri, good stock, $15.00 per 1000 Hatdieril, good stock, $5.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wltitmani Ferns; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c; S-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2H-in.. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per lai. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Nevrton, N. J, 130 The American Florist. Auc 9, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown. N J., President;C. West, Irondequoit, N.*Y., Vice-President: E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Lettuce Notes. We have practiced direct seeding for a number of seasons witli excel- lent results; especially so for the first crop. A hot spell in August or early September is bad for transplanting; therefore, by sowing the seed where wanted we run no rislc; with mechan- ical watering it is easy enough to get a stand and we can safely start two weeks later as the direct seeding vieans no delay to re-root. For this method we marlc the ground for 8- inch furrows, very shallow, sow the seed thin and paclc down without much covering. As soon as they come up we go over the rows and correct any crowding. At this time we do not aim to thin them permanently, merely removing any bad bunches. Thus we can produce an enormous quantity of fine plants as well as start part of the permanent crop. When the plants are two inches high we re- move the surplus by transplanting or selling them, leaving the rows either 6x8 or 8xS as preferred. By this method we have produced some of the heaviest crops we have seen any- where. MARKETMAN. Columbus, 0. STOCK VEET SCARCE. There has been but little change in the market in the last two weeks ex- cept for a still greater scarcity of stock. Funeral work demands the greater part of the flowers, and to- gether with the usual trade all avail- able stock is quickly used up. The market is short of all first-class stock. Short-stemmed rose stock is the best there is to be had. Easter lilies are receiving a heavy call, but most grow- ers are between crops. Nearly all the growers have thrown out their carna- tions and what few remain are of a poor quality. Some excellent new stock is being cut. Gladioli are one of the important factors in the pres- ent trade. NOTES. Work is being rapidly pushed on the roofs at the Columbus Floral Co. They expect to have everything in "snug" shape by the time the autumn season opens. Their wholesale dis- tributing depot, formerly at 173% Bast Town street, has been moved to larger quarters in the Hartman hotel build- ing, 261 South Fourth street, where general florists' supplies will be car- ried in stock. Sam Graff, manager of the Art Floral Co., who has been confined to his bed for the last three weeks, is now able to be about, greeting his friends once more. The J.' R. Hellenthal greenhouses have all the glass broken by the re- cent hail storm replaced. "Joe" ex- pects to call on his friends in his new "Studebaker." The Cottage Rose Gardens will soon have their new houses completed. When finished this will make one of the finest plants of this kind in the country. William Brust is busy filling houses and making general repairs. tS^Bh^H^V ^^ POINSETTIAS AUGUST DELIVERY. TRUE TYPE. The Large Bract Kind, shipped you in 2V2-incb. Paper Pots. No soil lost in shipping. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES: Beans. Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces. Onions. Peas. Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, .Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and ).00 per oz., or most beautiful in the world Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. .75 per Vt oz., $1.00 per % oz.. postage paid. rounds, and . Special cars took the Columbus Florists' Club on their annual picnic to Buckeye Lake July 23. The crowd indulged in boating, fishing and other sports. The damage caused by the severe hail storm several weeks ago is be- ing rapidly repaired. All expect to have the houses covered in a short time. The Riverside Floral Co. now occu- pies space at 537 North High street. This gives a more comomdious place for their Increasing business. Paul M. Hallbrook and wife motored over from Newark in their new ma- chine last week and called on the local trade. The Fulton Market Flower Shop will occupy new quarters at 186 South High street. Will Metzmaier says : "The repair- ing is progressing nicely, but the end is not yet." Sherman Stephens says cut flower and funeral work has been very good. L. S. B. Detroit. • NOTES. The annual election of ofiScers of the Detroit Florists' Club was held Monday evening, August 4, and re- sulted as follows : Frank Danzer, president; A. Pochelon, vice-president; Raleigh Wells, secretary; Robert Ra- haley, treasurer, (re-elected). Sidney Tinckler, Mt. Clemens, was elected to membership and two other applica- tions were received. A violent storm Sunday evening de- stroyed the new greenhouses of George Browne at Greenfield. About fifteen florists will attend the S. A. F. convention from this city. J. F. S. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure GultDre Mushroom SpawR • Substitution of cheaper grades ii thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^^^•^T^^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed .^^^^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- "* "*" ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.iPaul.Mlnn Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE LAND NO STEM ROT 9,000 R. P. Enchantress, 8,000 Enchantress. 2,000 Dorothy Gordon, 2,000 Victory. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 8,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargfo, U. S. and .'American express. Cash please. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. (Robert Craig Co... I ?ils^s PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826 RIalto St., N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. igrs- The American Florist. 131 A 1 1 III ■ SPLENDENS and BONFIRE \AI VIA Good Stronc Plants from Soil. Wnt f in (,o cents Dt-r 100; $5.00 olt 1000. Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-inch $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, J inch 1.85 i)er 100. Cobea Scandens, 2 inch 3.00 per 100. Margueiile, Mrs. K. Sanders. 2 in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysum, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - - OLEAN, N. Y. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices \ F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Summerdale Avenue, I CHICAGO . . - - ILLINOIS. | CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS GO,, LaFayette, - - Indiana PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and £. 4Sth St., BROOKLYN, N. Y R R SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LBBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall deliverT. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ^^^^k J.D.Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL Elmer D. Smith & Co., 167 W. Maumee St., ADRIAN, - - MICH. See our Advertisement on page 138. FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. VVf oiler a selected stock of the original triir Harrisii for early forcing. 'I'hc stock was k'rown from the oriKinal truu type, and will hi- found splendid stock for early forcini;. for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop this season is much shorter than usual, but wu arr still in position to supply a nic<- lot of selected stock, and can now make delivtiry from first shipment. 6 to 7 inch bulbs. 35(1 to the cast-, ^5.50 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 7 to 9-inch bulbs, 200 to the case. $9.00 per 100; $82.50 per 1000. Full case lots at thousand rates. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Blue and Pink In Bloom for Immediate Use. We offer a large stock of plants for AuRUst-flowering. Large tubs, $2.00 and $3.00 each; extra large specimens in t alt-barrels. $5.00 and $7,50 each. FINE FERNS FOR SUMMER DECORATION. We have a fine stock of the following varieties of Nephrolepis. ElegantiSSima. 6-in. pots 50c each; 8-in., $1.00 each. Harrisii form of Bostoniensis— the best of all of the plain-leaved type— 8-in.. pots. $1.00 each; very large specimens in 10-in. pots, $3.00 and $4.00 each. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES. White Killamey, PinkKillamey, Richmond and Lady Hillingdon. We have a small surplus over and above our own requirements of the above named varieties. Strong grafted plants in V/i and 4-in. pots, which we can supply as long as unsold. F. R. PIERSON CO., • Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIAL BAR6AIN OFFER FOR PLANTS WHILE THEY LAST. Per 100 Abntilon. Savitzi, 2M inch $ 4.00 3 " 6.00 Ageratum, Little Blue Star, 2H incli.. 2.00 Caladium Esculentnm, started plants 4inch 8.00 5 • lO.OO " 6 ■ 15.00 Coleus, 2^ inch, following varieties; Anna Piister, John Pfister, Blaclc Prince, Golden Redder, Verschaffelti 1.50 Feverfew, Little Gem, 2'4 inch 2.00 Geraniums. 3 inch, strong plants, fol- lowing varieties; Beaute Poitevine, Columbia, Decorator. Jacquerie, Jean Viaud. John Dovle. La Favor- ite, S. A. Nutt, Mrs. F. Perlcins 3.00 4 inch, strong plants, following vari- eties: Decorator, Jean Viaud, L;i Favorite. Mrs. F. Perkins 5.00 Pansy Geranium, M rs. Layal, 2V2 inch 4.00 " " •• •■ 3 •• 8.00 Per 100 Heliotrope Centefleur, 2i4 inch 2.00 Lantana, Weeping, 3 inch 3.00 Moonflowers,BIuc.- and White, 2H in. 2.00 ROSES. Gruss an Teplitz, Heimosa, Jessie, Phyllis, Clothilde Soupert, White Baby Rambler, 2ii inch 3.00 Baby Rambler, Orleans, Pink and White Cochet.2!/s inch 4.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 2H inch 6.00 Phyllis, 3 inch 4.00 Orleans, 3 inch 8.00 Clothilde SODpert, 3 inch 5.00 " " 4 inch 7.00 Hermosa, 3!4 inch 6.00 Gruss an Teplitz, 4 inch 8.00 White Baby Rambler, 4 inch 5.00 White KlUamey, 4 inch 10.00 VAUGHAN'S Salvia, Zurich. 2'4 inch 2.00 SEED STORE, 43 Barclay St. , NEW YORK 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, III KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. Willlamstown June., N. J. 132 The Amer ica n Fl o r is t. Auo; pfhe Nursery Trade 'it. American Association ol Nnrserymen. J. B. PilkiDgton Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland. O., 1914. OWATONNA, MiNK". — The Clinton Falls Nursery Co., lost nearly 1,000 lights of glass by hail July 28. Bar Harboe, Me.— The Mt. Desert Nurseries held a very successful exhi- bition Saturday, July 26. Louisiana, Mo. — Clarence M. Stark, until recently president of the Stark Bros. Orchard and Nursery Co., who was recently adjudged insane, is fight- ing the decision of the court. He asks a jury trial. It Is said that overwork, particularly that connected with the advertising department of the firm, is responsible for Mr. Stark's condition. Canadian Horticultural Association. The sixteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association at Petersboro, Ont., opened Tuesday afternoon, August 5, to continue through Wednesday and Thursday. E. J. Mepstead of Ottawa, Ont., re- , sponded on behalf of the visitors to Mayor Bradburn's welcoming address. He was followed by President "Walter Muston, who made his annual address, after which Secretary-Treasurer Julius Luck made his report for the year. Trade exhibit judges were appointed and John Connor, chairman, reported for the tariff committee. Cecil Hopton of Montreal read a paper on "Retail Store Management," at the evening session. "Greenhouse Construction" was thoroughly dis- cussed at this session, following a pa- per on the subject by R. W. King, president of the King construction Co., and an illustrated lecture by W. R. Cobb of the Lord & Burnham Co. Geo. R. Robinson of Montreal led the discussion. The "Wednesday morning session opened at 9 :30. The president's ad- dress was discussed. The judges' re- ports and the report of "Wm. Hunt of the nomenclature committee were read at this session and there was a paper by Chas. Craig of Ottawa on "Christ- mas Plants." Geo. Trussel discussed the ten perennials he regards as the best for the hardy border. In the af- ternoon a tour of the Kawatha lakes was made. A banquet was served at South Beach in the evening. The closing session was held at 9 :30 a. m. Thursday. The programme in- cluded election of oflBcers and final res- olutions, and a paper entitled "New Plants that Have Proved Useful for Conservatory Purposes," by T. Mc- Hugh, Dorval, Que. An automobile tour and water sports in the after- noon was next on the programme. A moonlight excursion on the Ottonabee river was set as an appropriate clos- ing of the convention. Beookltn, N. Y. — ^Dallledouze Eros, are building a new greenhouse 198x 456 feet at a cost of $5,000. YORK, Me. — Milan Moulton will build a new greenhouse, 35x125 feet, this fall. He will grow cucumbers and tomatoes. Special Geraniums 3^2-111 NUTT. GRANT and LAKELAND, all Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Casb. Oeo. A.. BZuhl, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Slirubbery THE 60NARD& JONES GO., West Grove, Peniu. Mention the American Florist when writing Roses See prices Page 1236 June 21st. Mention the American Florist when writing Hollyhock Seedlings Double White, Pink, Rose, Yellow, Black, Blood-Red, Salmon and Allegheny mixed. Per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $6.00 Yaughan's Qreenhonses Western Springs, lU. For Sale==My Entire Stock of Hardy Phlox The largest collection in one lot; all the good things, both from home and abroad, also many new seedlings crossed by me; nearly 300 varieties. Will sell tbe whole lot to one buyer. W. F. SCHMEISKE, Box 400 Binghamton, N. Y. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKI ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Wamer Harper, Frop. Oiestnnt HIU, PHILA., PA. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send tor Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating, storing, etc. , and also "some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Falms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and loots. Conifers and Plies Now Ready. SUNBURST ROSES, 3-in., own roots $16 00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHriE KILLARNEY ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome TiEitors to our nurseries. We ara only a few ainutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on the Main Line of Eri« Railroad. BOBBINK & ATKINS, NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. '9^3- The American Florist. 133 "MRS. GEO. SHAWYER" Grafted or Own Root. $H0.()0 per 1(X); <:260.()0 ptT IDOO. AMERICAN BEAUTY 4-inch, $12.00 per 100. HILLINGDON 4-iiK-h, $10.00 per 100. SUNBURST 4-inch, $16.00 per 100. PINK KILLARNEY 4-inch, $8.00 per 100. 500 RADIANCE 3-inch, $8.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY. MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2 inch pots, $2 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. BOUVAHDIA Hum- boldi, CHINESE FRIMROSES, finest varieties: CINENARIAS, dwarf. Plants from 2V2 inch pots $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri; ARTILLERY PLANTS; ANTHERICUM vlttatum; SMILAX; FICUSRE- PEMS. Plants from 3 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri: PASSION VINE, two varieties: IVY.Hardy English; SWAINSONA alba; LEMON VERBENA; BOUVARDIA Humboldl, ANTHERICUM vlttatum. Plants from 4 inch pots, 10c each. IVY, hardy English; LEMON VERBENAS. Kentia Belmoreana, $2.00 per doz. Crotons, $2.00 per doz. C. EISELE, 1 Ith and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing ASPARAGUS Per 100 PLUMOSUS,2i/2-in. pots $2 00 PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS 1 00 SPRENGERI, 214-in. pots 2 00 PRIMROSES CHINESE OBCONICA, Alba and Per 100 Rosea $2 00 FORBESI andMALACOIDES 2 GO OBCONICA GIGANTEA, Giant Flowering 3 00 PANSY SEED, Giant Flowering.oz. $4 00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing POINSETTI AS strong Plants, True Type. From 2k2-inch pots. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Shipped in Paper Pots. Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster Pepper, & Solanum Melvini. Strong plants, 2H-in. pots. $3.(10 per 100; «2S.OO per 1000, Primroses — Obconica and Chinese — IVz-in, pots, thev ry best str. ins, strong plants, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, ^^'chPcaJ^"*- Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, sioulc phnis: per feet in every way. ftinch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. ') inch pot plants. f> to 7 leaves. 24 to 28- inc-h, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- ,^ in 7-inch tub, 30 $2.50 each. .? in 7-inch tub. .?(> bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8 inch tub. 42 bushy. $5.00 each. nchus hijili, bush\, inches high, very inciies hi^rh. \erv KENTLA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $.3.(X) each. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches hiffh, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. AR AUG ARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers, 6 to 8 inches high, 35c e.ach. 2 and 3 tiers, 8 10 III inches higli, 45c each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 titrs 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. PANDANUS VEITCBII, nicely variegated slocit that will grow into money by Christ- mas. 4-in. not plants ready to shift, $5.00 per doz.; $.35 00 per ICO. BAY TREES-Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30inches in diameter, $7.;0 eacli. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. BAY TREES-Half Standards. 30-inch stems. 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. 30-inch stems, heads 22 inches in diameter, $4.00 each. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA- From as good a strain of seed as we can lind. All colors. $3,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Geranium Maryland. Every since we have been in the Geranium business we have endeavored to find a novelty on which we could stake our reputation. In this endeavor we have raised hundreds of seedlings ourselves and discarded innumerable very promising seedlings offered by others as not possess, ing the quality we desired should be in our first novelty. Several years ago we placed in the hands of an expert hybridizer certain stock from which wc believed the desired results could be ob- tained, with instructions that he was to spare neither time nor expense to produce a variety that would embrace as far as possible all that was required in a Geranium; -color, healthfuliiess, habit of growth and freedom of bloom, and we have no hesitation in claiming that these qualities are all found in our novelty of 1914, the "Maryland." The "Maryland" is the result of a cross between Alph, Ricard and LaPilote. Inhabit of growth it resembles the LaPilote, only much stronger, being more robust, vigorous and branch- ing. The foliage is handsomely marked with a chocolate zone. The individual flowers are magnificent, semi double, perfectly formed and of grand texture, being profusely produced in enormous trusses. The color is of the most intense dazzling fiery red of such marvelous beauty that words are inadequate to accurately describe its wonderful coloring and the e.xquisite hnish of the plant. "Maryland" is a variety that we introduce to the florist and the great mass of flower lovers with every confidence that it will, with its most pleasing habit and strong constitution, provr satisfactory in every way, and meet every requirement of a first-class Geranium. Ready Jan. 1st, 1914, 50 cents Each, $5.00 per Dozen. R. VINCENT, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing ENCHANTRESS SUPREME Nice Clean Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100. This variety is certain to supplant Enchantress. WHITE ENCHANTRESS The best type of this variety, extra fine plants. $8.00 per 100. Ready for Immediate Shipment. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, LENOX ROAD AND TROY AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 134 The American Florist. Aug. Florists' Fertilizers Tr- Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries reparding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street. Chicago. Phosphorus and Plant Growth. Phosphorus, like nitrogen, is a con- stituent of protoplasm, the living mat- ter of plant cells, and so life would be impossible without it. However, this tells us nothing in regard to its spe- cific effect in plant growth. Unfor- tunately the effect of phosphorus on size and color of leaf, strength and length of stem, size of iiower, etc., has not been worked out carefully enough to enable one to say just what func- tion the phosphorus performs. . For a certain ailment in a plant (e. g., small tiowers) we are not able yet to prescribe phosphates or any other ele- ment as a remedy. Growth in a plant is produced in the following steps : A living cell divides into two similar but smaller cells. Each of these cells grows to normal size and the process of division is re- peated. Now in the absence of phos- phorus, no cell division takes place, and so growth is stopped. Thus the lack of phosphorus makes itself felt in the fundamental process of plant life. And yet there seems to be no apparent outward sign when phospho- rus is present in excess or is lacking as there is with nitrogen. Often the benefit, if there is one, can only be de- termined by an actual count of the crop. In applying a large amount of acid phosphate to carnations during the past year, some interesting effects were seen. The nodes of the stems became very brittle contrasted to the extraordinary toughness developed when an excess of nitrogen was used, and the stem snapped off readily when It was bent. Sometimes the stem snapped in an internode, showing that the whole stem had become brittle. A second observation is one that has some significance to the grower. The root system of a plant grown in the average soil is different from that of the plant to which a large amount of phosphates had been applied. In the former case the roots still retained the form of the old root ball shaped when the plant was still in the pot, and curling inward to some extent. The roots of the plant fed with a large amount of phosphate, on the contrary, had spread out into a flat mat cover- ing perhaps twice the space occupied by the roots of the ordinary plant. The penetration of the roots was quite shallow, due very probably to the fact that the acid phosphate was applied on the surface weekly and simply scratched into the top inch of soil. The significance of the observation lies in the extra amount of nutrient ma- terial the plant should be able to take up due to the encouragement of its root system. Enchantress carnation plants, indeed, showed an increase of some 90 flowers for 40 plants during the last season (October-May) over those grown in the ordinary manner. These results need to be confirmed by further experiments during the next year, but as they stand point favora- bly toward its use. The size of the flowers remained about the same, and the average stem length nearly the same, with a fraction of an inch only in favor of the large amount of phos- phate. P. W. Muncie. Washington. HEAVY STOEM LOSS. This city experienced the worst storm in its history recently. The loss to the district of Columbia was very heavy as there were thousands of trees destroyed and the United States Department of Agriculture had one of the largest of its houses razed to the ground. Geo. Fields the orchid specialist was one of the heaviest loosers. His place was prac- tically put out of commission by the hail and a number of his orchid plants were ruined. His loss will amount to thousands of dollars. There were very few growers in this vicinity who escaped entirely. The Albert Esch place was damaged to the amount of $300. J. M. Hammer & Sons' loss is about $100 in glass and dahlias, which were cut down. Mrs. McCabe's ■loss will run up into the hundreds as will that of Ponnet «& Co. David Grilbortzer of Alexandria says his loss will be between $800 and $1,000. J. Loose was also a heavy looser. G. C. D. BOSTON, Mass. — Wm. E. Bowditch of Roxbury has been awarded $1,800 against the city of Boston and the Brookline Gas Light Co. for damages to plants and flowers caused by a leak from a street gas lamp. Write at once for introductory prices on all kinds of FERTILIZERS Exceptional August prices on DARLING*S hishesl srade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etc. I will send to you on application a copy of the "Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture on commercial fertilizers." Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of great value to every florist and farmer. Read them before buying. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELIIS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. Clay's FERTILIZER Safe, Sure, Quick- Acting and Economical The demand is continually Growing. Florists and Gardeners rely upon it and are never dis- appointed. It is the Unsurpassed Plant Food. : : It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms in- cluding the following: New 1fork— Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Brothers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Hender- son-& Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, (and at Chicago). Weeber & Don. Rochester,N.Y.— James Vick's Sons. Boston — Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farauhar & Co , Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co.. Thomas J. Grey Co. PhlladelptUa — Henry A.' Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co , Hosea Waterer, Manufactured by CLAY&SON Stratford, London. England. c L Y S 1 «^ M O a> o H The Chrysanthemum ^to. Manual ^H^^P By Elmer D. Smith. 1^ Wh"^ ^^WM NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price SO Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to ffet Cattle Manure into your bench and pottiniT soil. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANIRE CO., PULVERIZED :BK/1Nb, ilflNURES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO I9I3- The American Florist. 135 Field Grown Carnation Plants. Extra Fine Stock. Clean, well grown and healthy. Ready Now. Let us have your order as early as possible. Per 100 Per 1000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 76.00 White Enchantress 6.00 Bo.oo White Perfection 6 00 60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink $ 6.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 Washington, dark pink 6.00 (Sport of Knchantress) Victory, scarlet 6.00 Per 100 Per 1000 50.00 50.00 BO.OO 50 00 Chicago Carnation Co. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL, Look-Araucarias Our Specialty We have provided for the summer garden, the veranda and the porch with a fine lot of Arau- caria Excelsa of our April 1912 im- portation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-6-6-7 tiers, 25-30-35-40 inches high; bushy, SI. 00, $1.25,$1.50to$2.00. Aaucaria Excelsa, new April, 1913 importa- tion, 3, 4 and 5 tiers: 5, hVi and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches hish, 35c, 40c, 50c. 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6 in. pots $1,25 to $1.50. Begonias. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine will be scarce this winter; for fall, winter and Christmas blooming buy our ZULU KING, a new deep red short ever- blooming variety for growing on: we have them 2;4-inch, $3.00 per 100: 3-inch, $5.00 per 100; 4-inch. $7.00 per 100. PAIMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4H to 5-in. pots. 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5^2 in.. 60c to 75c: 6 to 7 in. pots. 30. 35 to 40 in. high, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7-in. pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large, 4V2 in., 25c to 3Sc: single, SVi to 6-in. pots. 60c, 75c to $1.00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 7.5c. $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Livistona Rotundlfolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm, 4, 5^ and 5V2 in. pots, 12 inches high, 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, 50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in, pot, 20c, 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large. 15c, 18c, 20c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2V2 in., $3.00 per ICO, $25.00 per 1000: 4-inch. $12.00 per 100. Asparagus Spreniteri, 2H-inch, $3.00 oer 100. FEKNS, Scotti, Wliitmani and Hariisii, SH-inch and 6-inch pots. 35c. 40c and 50c. . Dish Ferns, assorted. 2'/a-inch, $3.00 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. IgrowtDeseby the acre. Please gret my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Paper Whites GRANDIPLORA Per 1000 . _„. »^^^ Fancy, (1250 bulbs to *r -^^^ case $ 8.50 Star Brand, (1000 bulbs to case) 11.00 LILIUM HARRISII For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.00 85.00 Lilium Formosum French Romans Per 1000 Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 11-12 ctms. (2500 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) ... 70.00 $24.00 Cold Storage Lilies. Per Case Lil. Rubrum, 8-9, (case 170 bulbs) $ 8.50 " " 9-11, (case 100 bulbs) 8.00 " Album, 9-11, (ca.se 100 bulbs) ^2"2° " Giganteum, 9-10, (case 200 bulbs). 17.00 Let us have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. ORCHI DS Arrived in fine condition Cattleya Trianae, C. Gaskelliana, C. Dowiana, C. Percivalliana C. Speciosissima, Dendrobium Formosum, D. Jamesianum. D. Chrysotoxum, Oncidium Splendidum. O. Cicallosum, Odonto- glossum Grande, Lycaste Skinnerii, etc., etc. LAGER a HURREIL, SUMMIT, N. J. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. 136 The American Florist. Aug: 9,. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The . . . TV Fottler. Fiske. Allen H&Co IIS Rawson Co II Alpha Floral Co... 114 Franzen FO 131 American Importing Freeman Mrs J B.. 124 Co IIS Freres Dominick C 113 American Spawn Co 130 Froment HE 116 American Wooden- Frost Chas 129 ware MfgCo 111 Galvin Thos F . . . . 123 AmlingE CCo 113 Garland Greenhouse Anderson S A 114 Mfg Co 142 Andorra Nurseries.. 1.32 GasserJ M Co 123 114 143 1''4 Aphine Mf? Co Giblin&Co 144 Archias Floral Co.. 124 GodineauR&M... 11 Aschmann Godfrey. 13.S Gorham & Chapline 144 Atlanta Floral Co... 122 Grand Rapids Auburndale Gold Floral Co 174 Fish Co IIS Gude Bros 122 Bader Jno & Co.... 1.30 Guttman Flower Bassett&Washburn 110 Growers Co 116 Batavia GreenheCo 113 Hammond Benj... 10S Baur Window Glass Harley Pottery Co. ITT Co 144 Haven Seed Co The 1?7 Bayersdorfer H IIP. Heacock Jos Co ... 131 Beaven E A IIS Heinecken Otto ... II Begerow's 122 Heinl John & Son. 119 BergerBros 114 Henderson A & Co 1,30 Berning H G 114 Herr Albert M 194 Bertermann Bros Herrmann A 136 Co 122 Hess & Swoboda . . 174 Blackistone Z D... 123 Hews AH&Co... TIT Eobbink& Atkins.. 132 Hilfinger Bros III BoddingtonA T If HoerberBros 113 Bodger J & SonsCo IT HoffmeisterFlo Co 115 BolandJ B Co 114 Holm & Olson 19? Bolgiano J & Sons,. TT Holton &HunkelCo 114 Bowe M A 119 P4 Home Cor School... Hooker KM Co.... 144 Bramley&Son .... 144 Braslan Seed Grow Hrudka L Pottery ersCo. \7h Co 111 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 12? Hurtif EdgarT II Brill Co Francis.... 128 136 Brown AlfredJ Seed Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 143 Co 12h IsbellS M&Co.. TT BrunsHN II Jackson & Perkins . 135 Buchbinder Bros... 142 Johnson W W & BuckbeeH W P4 Son 1'7 BudlongJ A.... 113 129 Jones Percy 110 BuistRobt Co II Jones Robt Ross... 140 Burpee W A & Co. 127 Kasting W F Co . . . 115 Caldwell theWoods Keller Geo & Sons. ITT man Co IIS Keller's Sons, J B.. 124 California Florists Kellogg Geo M 123 124 126 Kennicott Bros 113 California Seed Grow- Kervan Co The 116 ers Assn 1?fi Kessler WA 116 Camp Conduit Co .. HI Kift Robt 1^3 Carnation Support King Construct Co. 143 Co The 140 Klehm's Nurseries. 118 Chicago Carn Co. 135 Kohr AF TIT I ii; Kramer I N & Son, TIT Chicago Great KrierNick Boiler Western RR 107 Co 140 Chicago House KroeschellBrosCo. W Wrecking Co 140 Kruchtenjohn 113 Clark E B Seed Co. II 123 Kuehn C A 114 Clark's Sons David. KuhlGeo A 132 Clay & Son 134 Kyle &Foerster.... LaCrosse Floral Co 113 Cleveland Cut 199 Flower Co 123 Lager &Hurrell.... 135 Conard & Jones Co. 1.32 Lange A 119 Cooke Geo H 119 Landreth Seed Co.. II Cotsonas Geo & Co. IIS Leborious JJ 119 Cowee W J 1.36 Leedle Floral Co . . . 139 Coy HC Seed Co... 127 Leistner Oscar 113 Craig RobtCo 130 Lemon Oil Co 143 CritchellC E lis Leonard Seed Co... 177 Cunningham Jos H. 1,33 Loechner & Co 179 Dailledouze Bros... 133 Lord & Burnhara Daniels & Fisher.. 123 122 112 Co 141 DardsChas McCallum Co McConnell Alex.... Deamud J B Co 119 Denaiffe&Son 126 McCuIlough's J M Detroit Flower Pot Sons Co 115 Mfg Co 111 TV McGee Walters.... McHutchison & Co. 134 TT Dietsch A&Co... Diller Caskey & McKenna P & Son. 119 Keen 141 128 1.31 Matthewson J E May&CoLL Meconi Paul 122 119 116 Dillon J L DoroerF&Sons... DreerHA...III 125 140 Meredith The Flow Duerr Chas A 124 er& VegCo 131 Dunlop JohnH 123 Mette Henry 130 Edwards Fold Box, 1.36 Meyer John C & Co 118 Eisele C 133 144 Mid-Continental Flower Show Elastic-Lyke Co.... 117 Emmans Geo M.... 124 Milwaukee Boiler Erie Floral Co T Co 141 Erne&Klingel 112 MittingE D TI EyrosHG 12.3 Moninger J C Co.. TV Fish Henry Seed Co 128 Moore, Hentz & Florists' Hail Assn. 136 Nash 116 •^ VALV E S CHEAPEST ON EARTH ROLLINS STEAM SPECIALTY AND VALVE CO., 17 W. Klnzle St., CHICAGO. Morehead.Mfg Co... 144 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Muller Adolph 135 Murray Samuel 122 Myers Florist 124 Nat Flo B of Trade. 144 New England Nur- series 132 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 116 Nicholas JohnS.... 124 Niessen Leo Co .... 115 Oechslin Frank 133 Ostertag Bros ... . 123 PalezPaulM....... 124 Palmer W J & Son . 122 Park Floral Co 122 Peacock Dahlia Farms 131 PedrickGeo &Son. II Pelicano, Rossi & Co 122 Pennock-Meeh'anCo 116 Pennthe Florist.... 122 Peters & Reed Poty HI Peterson J A T Phillips Bros 124 Fierce F & Co 1*4 Pierson AN (Inc).. 128 Pierson FR C0..I 131 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 126 PillsburylL 140 Podesta&Baldocchi 123 Poehlmann Bros Co 120 121 Pollworth C C Co I 114 123 Portland Flower Store 123 Pulverized Manure Co 134 QuakerCity Machine Works 143 Raedlein Basket Co 117 Randall A L Co.... 113 Randolph & Mc Clements 136 Rawlings Elmer.,.. 131 Ready Reference... 137 Reed & Keller 140 Regan Ptg House... 144 Reid Edw 115 Reinberg Geo 113 Reinberg Peter Ill Rice Bros 114 Rice Co. M 118 Robinson J C Seed Co 128 Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co.... 136 141 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 114 SaakesO C 123 Sabransky John F.. 130 Saltford Flowr Shop 124 ScheelFF 131 Schiller, the Florist. 124 Schillo Adam 141 Schlatter W& Son. 136 SchlingMax 122 Schmeiske W F.... 132 Schmidt J C 129 Scott John 131 Scully Steel & Iron . Co 142 SharpPartridge&Co 444 Siebrecht Georffe C 116 Situation & Wants.. 107 SkidelskySS&Co. H Smith A W&Co... 123 SmithED&Co 131 Smith & Hemenway 142 Smith Henry.. 124 Smith Wm C 114 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns LumberCo. 143 Stoothoff H A Co... 143 Storrs&Harrisonl27 133 Superior Machine & Boiler Works . . 143 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 119 Thompson Car Co.. 131 Thorburn J M & Co 127 TottyCbasH 133 Vaughan AL&Co, HI Vaughan's Seed Store I III 118 127 128 131 132 135 136 140 Vick's Sons Jas 127 Vincent R Jr I 133 Virgin U J 124 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 124 WallaceFD 136 Ward&Co. RM... II Weber Fred C 123 WeberFH 124 Weiland&Risch... 113 Welch Bros 115 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 129 Wietor Bros 112 113 Wilson RG 119 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 114 WittboldGCo 119 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 124 Wood Bros 131 WredeH 128 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent... 119 Zech & Mann 113 Ziska Tos 113 No loss if you mend your split c a r o a tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlattei & Son, BEFORE ■" > AFTER 422 Main St., Sprlng|field,Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are posUively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, H and %. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5836 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Wired Toothpicks M;Me tl.TS: 50,000 S7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For salp bv dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There. Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGO£ BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing I 0 CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CD: W A K U r A CT U B C R ■ rmULADELPMIA. PA. Lock the door before ihe horse is stolen, and insure your glass before ii is broken, For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER N. J FLOKIAN D.^X^UJLACE SlyPANCE SERM INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUIU>IN6 RHONE WABASM 3AO CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycaa Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — M4412 East 34ih St, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing Siebert'a Zinc Glasins Pointa. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. % and fs inch. Perlb. 40c.S-lbs. $1.85. 70-1 bs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed S^ore Cbica«lo. New Tork. Mention the American Florist when writing Plower Colors Use oar Color Chart In describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn Street CHICAGO 1913. The American Florist. 137 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Arnucnrias excelsa. April. 1912, importation. 6 to 7-iD. pots. 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to 40 Ins. bigb. $1 to %1 eacb. Excelsa. Aprii, 1913 Im- portatlou, 3 to 5 tiers, 5 to 6-in. pots, 35c to 75HIA. VENTILATIH6 APPARATUS. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalofi^. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. sales promise to be much larger than those of 1912. ""^ RETURN STEAM TRAPS ROLLINS Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 W. Kinzie St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist token toriting 142 The American Florist. Aug. p, THE GARLAND HEAT TREATED CAST IRON GUTTERS The Kind That Do Not Crack In The Winter Time. The New Garland Truss is made with flat iron bars, punched and bolted, doing away with the liability of striping threads, and is easier erected than the rod construction, also considerably stronger. We manufacture complete, all woodwork for greenhouses, made in our own woodworking plant. We will make attractive prices for early shipment. fiARLAND GREENHOUSE MFi CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER f[Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCHBINDER Florists^ Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. O^d.ei' KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. T!iis is but ONE of those famous ESecai r>©^rll'» G»]as«s Cttttersi tfiat tfie slciflcd slazicr uses; and if tfie plazier uses it you Should also. You want to cut your glass as quickly and satisfactorily as the skilled y-jazier dees, He has no breakage because he always insists on Red Devil" glass cutters. We want to convince you that genuine '*Red Devil" gflass cutters have no equal, so send us five 2c stamps and one sample of No, 023 "I^ed Devil" shown above will be sent you postpaid, (We make over 3000 different "Red Devil" Tools,) SMITH a HEMENWAY CO., 501 Cliambers St., New York, U. S. A. 19^3- The American Florist. 143 The Recognized Standard Insecticide. For prt-cn. black, whit.- flv, red spider. thrips, mealy hwv. and scale. SI. 00 per Quart. $2.60 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not st.iin but cleanses the foliaue. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterlizinc soil and all soil vermin. $ 1 .00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. SCALINE For scale and ail sap suckinji insects on trees and nursery stock Can be used in grow- ing season as safely as in dormant season. 75cperOl. $l.50perGal. l'>Gals.$10. ^Mollcma Twali/e percent /V/'cotPne $1.25 per Quart. $4.00 per Gallon. .^11 our products are used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOR SALK BY SEEDSMEN Let us quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity . Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. Madison, N. J. M. C. Ebel, General Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Ban CtPRfSS Is FarMote DurabllThanPINE, 15 H BA UPf6 32 FEET OR L Mention the American Florist when writing -5:=Inol3. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jef lerson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILER is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buv because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today. Write forfurtherinforma- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. -SAVE 1-3 of your fuel bill by heating your GREENHOUSE with Soft coal in a SMOKELESS King Ideal Boiler Write us for information. King Construction Co. 2 9 Kings Road, North Tonawanda, N. Y. All the Sa flight All D ly Hous s. f are easy to Itill witli The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; ■wny try clieap BubBtitutes that makers do not dare to guarantee? TIE H. i. STOOTBOFF CO., HODIIT 'VESNOII, S. T. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Guaranteed under tlie losecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. 3-il. Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Browa and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odor. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Pbultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses. 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Directions on every package. 144 The American Florist. Aug. g. MOREHEAD Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. ■ Greenhouse Heating is a perplexin^r question to all floiists except those using IVforehead Steam Traps JTAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? It not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There are more- MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in prreenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a yiew of meeting the special needs of the "florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. 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Mention the American Florist when writing The AlviiMCM ftoRi Rmerica is "the Prow at the UbsseI; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but wb are the Srst to touch Unknown Ssas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 16, 1913. No. 1315 The American Florist Established 1835. Copyrielit. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. -Vftl-,, umeshalf yearly from August 3,190iT", ^Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — ]. K. M, L. Farouhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President: John Young, care The Andrews Hotel, cor. 4th St. and Hennepin Ave , Minneapolis, Minn,, Secretary; Wm. F. Kast- ING, Buffalo. N. . v.. Treasurer. Next annual convention and trade exhibition at Minneapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Minn- eapolis, Minn., August 19-22, 1913. I. S. Hen- PRICKSON, FloralPark, N. Y,. President; L. Mes- TON Gage, South Natick, Mass., Sec'y, CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N. ],, President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111,, Secietary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Urbana, 111.. January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brovpn. Queens, N. Y., President; A. F. J. B.aur, Thirty- eighth St, and Rockwood .Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. THE COMING CONVENTION. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N, Y.. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo.. August 25-27. 1913. James B. Shea, Boston, Mass., Presi- dent; J, J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary- Treasurer, RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Seventh annual convention, Nashville, Tenn., August 12-15, 1913. C, H. Tritschler Nashville, Tenn., President;W. F. Hutchinson, Sewicklev, ■P^,, Secretary. Public Building:s of the Twin Cities. When the florists of- the United States come to Minneapolis for their National Convention, August 19-23, they will find in the "City of Lakes and Gardens" and its sister city, St. Paul, a large number of important public buildings. Chief among these, of course, is the magnificent state cap- ital in St. Paul, completed a few years ago at a cost of $4,500,000. In Min- neapolis £he chief public properties are the state university, with its campus of 85 acres bordering on the Mississippi river, and the $3,500,000 city hall and court house building. The state cap- ital is built of white marble and has been compared with the Congressional Library at "Washington in point of architectural and artistic beauty. Many travelers who have seen both structures do not hesitate to say the Minnesota building surpasses that at the national capital. The tourists will find in the statehouse paintings by La Farge, Howard Pyle, Kenyon Cox, Guernsey, Blashfield and others, all ar^ ranged to form a symmetrical whole under the personal supervision of Cass Gilbert. The state capitol is on the route of the two principal interurban street railway lines connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul. Both these lines lead past or through the campus of the State University. The grounds of the State University are beautiful. Many of the substan- tial buildings of the university pos- sess rare artistic merit, and all are arranged with a view to providing an artistic whole when the new structures liow under construction and contem- plated are completed. The university is only 15 minutes car ride from the center of Minneapolis. The court house and city hall in Minneapolis was built of Minnesota granite. It is one of the rriost sub'jtantial structures in the west and covers a full block. Its tower, which appears in the sky line from almost every part of the city, is one of the distinct features of the city. Another public property, to which both Minneapolis and St. Paul justly claim title, is the United States army post at Fort Snelling, midway between the two cities, and about 40 minutes car ri.ie from each. The reservation site is at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. The place is one of the most beautiful along the whole course of the Father of Waters. It was from Fort Snelling that the Indian wars of the early days were directed, and the round tower erected in 1820 is one of the historic sights of the community. Across the river from the fort is the Minnesota State Home for Old Soldiers and their wives. This place is well worth a visit. It is within walking distance of Minnehaha Falls. The grounds of the Minnesota state fair, the largest state fair in America, are located at Hamline, midway be- tween Minneapolis and St. Paul, and on route of the Como-Harriet inter- urban car line connecting the Twin Cities. Other public buildings and properties in Minneapolis worth see- ing include the National Guard Armory, where the convention and novel out-door exhibit of the Society of American Florists will take place, the city workhouse, which is self-sus- taining through its brick plant and other industries, the million dollar fil- tration plant, which provides Minne- apolis with drinking water, 100 per cent pure, and the Central Public Li- brary and several of its more impor- tant branches. University Farm. The department of agriculture, of the University of Minnesota, is lo- cated at University farm, midway be- tween Minneapolis and St. Paul, with- in a few minutes' walk of the Como- Harriet car line. This farm, includ- ing the campus and experiment sta- tion plots proper, aggregates about 540 acres. Three distinct branches of ag- ricultural work are located here. First is the experiment station, which in addition to carrying on many and varied experiments of its own, is co- operating with the department of ag- riculture in a considerable work. The second, the school of agriculture, with a secondary school, is really a school of agricultural technology. The sessions of this extend from October to March, giving the students a chance to get practical experience on farms during 146 The American Florist. Atig. i6. the summer. About 800 students took this course in 1912-13. The general plan of the course and the equipment is such as to make it as thoroughly iSfactical as is possible in courses given during the winter. The third branch is the college of agriculture, including the colleges of forestry and home economics. The work of the college of agricul- ture is a regular four years' course, and is somewhat more advanced than the school of agriculture, the purpose jDeing to fit students for positions as teachers, farm managers, etc., while the school of agriculture fits the stu- dents to go directly back to our farms. In actual practice 70 to 85 per cent of the school of agriculture students return to the farm. The location of University farm was well chosen as regards landscape effects. It is probably naturally one of the prettiest college campuses in the United States and a half day or more spent in go- ing through the grounds, studying the shrubbery, trees and plants, and visit- ing the different college buildings, barns, laboratories, etc., should prove worth while to anyone interested in agricultural work. There are at pres- ent some 25 buildings, erected at an expense of about a million and a quarter dollars. Very little money has been expended on these for archi- tectural effect, practical use being the main requisite in construction. A very good dairy herd is to be found at the station, including animals of a large number of different breeds. A careful milking and food record of every animal of this herd has been kept for at least twenty years. From this has been compiled some very val- uable animal nutrition statistics. There are also good representatives of sheep, swine and beef stock on the station grounds and careful experi- ments are being conducted in all of these lines. The agronomy and farm manage- ment work of the station is another interesting branch at this season of the year. The methods of breeding wheat, corn and grains are interest- ing and the results have proven of immense value to Minnesota and other northern sectipns. The horticultural work of the station has been Interfered with this season on account of new buildings and the construction of a street railway between University farm and the main campus, and also the construction of new range of greenhouses. There are, however, many plants, trees and shrubs of in- terest that have been planted for many years on the campus. Probably a more complete list of shrubs adapted to Minnesota planting can be found on the station grounds than anywhere in the state. The divisions of entomology and plant pathology have museums that would be of much interest to florists and ornamental horticulturists in gen- eral and are conducting experiments with plants that are both interesting and are giving valuable results. Much of this work can be seen in. progress in the field at this time of the year. Aberdeen, S. D. — Kichard Stroh- meier will move his flower store from 16 Third avenue to the new Excelsior block on Main street, Mr. Strohmei- er's growing trade nececeitatlng more room. The new location will be one of the best in the city. J. K. M. L. President Society FARQUHAR. of American Florists Fruit Growing: in Minnesota. The fruit growing industry in Min- nesota has been developed very rapid- ly the last fifteen or twenty years. Prior to that time there were only scattering orchards of small extent, but of recent years the planting of apple trees for commercial purposes has gone forward with rapid strides. The variety more largely planted than any other for this purpose is the Wealthy, a native of Minnesota, it having originated on the shore of Lake Minnetonka not more than twenty miles from Minneapolis. This is a luscious apple. The tree is a very productive one, and the fruit is a beautiful color. The only drawback to it as a commercial apple is that it is not a long keeper, its season be- ing, under ordinary cellar conditions, November and December. It can, however, be kept in cold storage with a measure of safety, considerably longer. There are a number of other varieties, m.ost of them earlier than this, that are also quite generally planted for the local market. The Minnesota State Horticultural Society has had a great deal to do with the development of the orchards of the state, and all of the phases con- nected with it are carefully gone over at the meetings of the society, and the results sent out in its literature to all who are interested. There are no figures extant as to the area now planted in orchards, but it must be a very large one, and hundreds of thousands of trees of these hardy va- rieties of apple trees are being planted each spring. While Minnesota has not as yet a really first-class winter apple, we are assured that the systematic efforts being put forth at the state fruit-breeding farm will ultimately, and we believe before long, result, in the origination of just the kind of apple that the particular climatic conditions of Minnesota demand. We have plen- ty of hardy winter apples, but they lack in quality or some other respect of importance. The immense number of combinations being made at the fruit-breeding farm must certainly re- sult in bringing forth the variety of apple that is sought. The growing of small fruits as a business enterprise is on a successful basis and hundreds of acres are being devoted to this purpose with marked success, especially in neighborhoods! like the north and south shores of Lake Minnesota, where there are fruit growing associations to handle the crop. Any one desiring to go into fruit growing as a business, either small fruits or apples, need look no further than in the state of Minnesota to find conditions as favorable to financial success, we believe, as in any section of the union. Orcharding here is on a far safer basis, it appears to us, than in the far west, where the mar- ket is so distant that only the choicest fruit can be selected upon which it is worth while to pay freight and other expenses connected with its marketing. A grade of apples which could not pos- '9K^- The American Florist. 147 THEODORE 'WIRTH. Vice-President Society of American Florists. sibly be marketed from the Pacific coast can be sold here in our own states to net the grower as much or more than the western growers re- ceive for very choice fruit they pack for distant markets. There is some- thing in the climate of Minnesota that goes into the fruit, a briskness, a live- liness of flavor and keenness, that is not to be had in irrigated fruits of milder climates. A Red Sunflower. Sutton & Sons, Reading, Eng., ex- hibited a great novelty at the Hol- land House Show in London, July 1-3. It is called a red sunflower ow- ing to the fact that the broad petals are heavily washed with deep chest- nut red half way up from the base, and forms a vivid contrast with the upper bright yellow portion. This sunflower is the result of a cross be- tween the common annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and the com- mon wild sunflower of North America (Helianthus lenticularis). It was raised by Prof. Cockerell of the State University, Bolder, Colo., who handed over his stock to the Messrs. Sutton for development. Seeds are being of- fered this year for the first time at two shillings and six pence per packet. It is a puzzle to know how two yellow flowered species have given rise to the -chestnut red of the cross. FLORISTS' PALMS. Old Stock and Seedlings. Midsummer is the period of most active growth for the majority of palms, and it is during this period that the florist who does a decorat- ing business has more time to devote to repairing his stock in readiness for next season's work. Of course there are always some plants that are not worth spending time on after the hard usage they have been subjected to during the decorating season, and any such wrecks would be better thrown away at once, but there are others that are worth a good cleaning, re- potting and some cultural care for a few months, after which they may once more be in condition for further usefulness. Some of these palms of various sizes may have a good deal of the old soil removed from their roots, at the same time taking out the old drainage material from the bottom of the ball. Then they Should be bunched together to the best advantage, in threes or fours as may be most con- venient, using one tall plant for a center, and placing three or four shorter ones around it, then potting all together in as small a pot or tub as the roots will permit. In making up these plants some care should be exercised in order to arrange them as symmetrically as possible and to give a natural effect, and to do this It Is well to keep the stems as close to- gelher as the old ball will allow. The kontlas lend themselves to this ar- rangement quite readily, as does areca lute.sccns, and some not very present- able Cocos weddeliana may be shaken out and grouped together three or four In a pot. With some care and plenty of moisture and heat they will make growth enough by autumn to become salable stock, or at least use- ful for some small decorative work. After being shaken out and repot- ted, they should be placed in a shaded house and syringed frequently, keep- ing the house rather close and being careful that the plants do not get dry at the roots. A little root prun- ing will do no harm to the strong- growing species, but this is not advis- able for Cocos weddeliana, the root system of which is too delicate to stand pruning or even much breaking. Some growers follow up this treat- ment by plunging the pots in manure in order to give bottom heat, at the same time giving little or no ventila- tion. This method induces a more rapid growth than will be secured by ordinary treatment, but the foliage is likely to be soft, and unless the plants are well hardened off afterward they will not stand the exposure of deco- rating work, and for this reason such practice is not to be recommended. Palms that are in large enough pots for convenient use, and yet show the want of nourishment by slow growth and light colored foliage, may be helped greatly by some extra feeding at this season given in the form of liquid manure once a week, cow ma- nure being the safest to use for this purpose. However, weak solutions of nitrate of soda or dried blood may also be used at intervals, and soot from soft coal has some value, each of these fertilizers containing nitro- gen in a greater or less proportion. It is still in order to shift on young stock as they arrive at the condition to require it, and at the same time to space them out sufiiciently to allow the air to circulate among them and to produce a shapely growth. Seed- lings should also be potted off from the seed pots or flats before they be- come too much drawn, the best time to do this being as soon as the first leaf is fully expanded, and when pot- ted off in this condition they may be set pot to pot on the benches until it becomes necessary to give them a shift. The extra deep pots are the most convenient for seedling palms, the 2x3 pot being much used for this opera- tion, and allows more space for the stiff roots that many seedling palms produce. A shady house and a moist atmosphere free from strong draughts are among the requisites for the es- tablishment of these seedlings, and it is also needful that they should never be allowed to get very dry at the root. The hot weather and close at- mosphere of the palm houses at this season provide ideal conditions for the growth and reproduction of many In- sects, and this makes preventive measures necessary at regular inter- vals. Red spider may appear unless the syringing is regularly and thoroughly attended to, a good pressure of wa- ter being the best safeguard against this pest. Yellow thrips are also troublesome visitors, and will do much injury to the foliage in a short time, if undisturbed. The best treatment in their case is a combination of fumigation and spraying with nicotine 148 The American Florist. Aug. i6, preparations. The latter will also aid in keeping down scale and mealy bug by destroying the young insects, but the full grown specimens of either scale or bug will require some of the soapy preparations to overcome them. As frequently noted before, the shad- ing of the palm houses is essential during the warm weather, not only from the fact that the plants so grown are more attractive, but also on account of the defective glass that is so common in most greenhouses. These defects frequently result in burning a streak across the choicest plants in the house when the shading has been neglected for a day too long. H. W. TAPLIN. THE CARNATION. After Planting In. In about a week after planting the roots will have started to work enough so that some of the shade can be re- moved from the glass. If it is a mud shade that has been used the first removal can be done by using the hose to wash it off. Do not be too particular to wash clean; for the first time enough only should be removed to lighten up the house a little. The rest can be cleaned off gradually as the plants get a firmer hold to with- stand the full light. It should be borne in mind that while the shade at plant- ing thne will help the plants to take hold of the soil and start out quickly it is very much better for them to be given the full light as soon as they -will stand It. If the shade is left on ■too long the plants begin to make a soft growth which, taken with a close damp atmosphere, Is a condition that must be avoided to guard against stem rot. It vi'ill take but a very few days for the 'Weeds to begin to appear through •]'the soil. They should be cleaned out "^as quickly as they can be handled ■properly. Cultivation of the surface "of the beds should also proceed almost from the time the plants are brought -in. Do not allow the surface to bake or become crusty but keep it open for ■ the air to work through. In about 'four weeks after planting the plants will have become well established. The beds can then be gone over and the surface of the soil leveled up and firmed down if it appears to be spongy. One of the problems that ev- ery grower must work out for him- self is that of how late to top the plants and it must be worked out ac- cording to the size of the plants, what time the blooms are most desired and the variety under consideration. If the plants are heavy in growth and flowers are needed as soon as they can safely be had, then, provided the plants are well established in the soil, they may be allowed to come into bloom lightly, but do not let them come into heavy crop to overtax the strength of the plants. Judgment should be exercised in the selection of varieties for early blooming. The red and crimson colors are not much called for very early in the season and they are very susceptible to thrips during warm weather and again the principal occasion for these colors is at Christ- mas time, so every effort should be put forth to encourage the plants to build up for a heavy crop at that time. The topping back of the shoots of the varieties of a heavy, slow growth that take a long season to ma- JOHN YOUNG. Secretary and Supt. Trade Exhibition Society of American Florists. ture their crop should be discon- tinued entirely from this time on or it will be very late before the plants will be producing flowers enough to be profitable. Should it be necessary to hold plants in the field for very late planting, as is many times the case when building is going on, they should still be pinched back and not allowed to stretch out to bloom. They take a very much longer time to get established in the soil after planting if planted with long growths than if the pinching back has been followed up closely. Another very important part of the work that should receive attention at the earliest time is that of putting on the wire or string supports for the plants. Do not leave it until some of the shoots have rested long enough on the ground for some of them to have become rotted. One of the first things to put into action after the plants are housed is the sprayer with the nicotine preparation to prevent the insects getting a hold. The only right way to follow this out is as a preventive rather than a cure. A great many of the oases of the plants not doing well can be traced to very late planting and an over abundance of water applied before the plants have become thoroughly estab- lished. All the planting still to be done should be attended to as early as possible and extra caution exer- cised in the watering and syringing to guard against the plants receiving more water than is good for them. C. W. Johnson. Seasonal Borders of Hardy Flowers. One of the barriers which for long stood in the way of the greater use of hardy flowers has been the diffi- culty of securing by their means a brilliant effect at any particular sea- son of the year. This is frequently necessary, especially in the case of large establishments where the family are generally only in residence for a portion of the year. At that time It is a sine qua non that the garden should be continuously bright and a good supply of flowers constantly available. The ordinary mixed bor- der of hardy flowers did not supply all the needs of the occasion, as it contained a large proportion of plants, which, however efCective in their sea- son, did not bloom at the same time as the others and made dull spots where bright flowers were called for. Even in the smaller gardens there are to be found many places also where good effects are wanted at certain seasons, and where the mixed border, interesting as it is at all times, can- not supply the gaiety coveted for cer- tain seasons. Thus In many places the beddlng- out system with all Its troubles and costliness yet reigns supreme, and in others the hardy flowers are largely supplemented by tender or half-hardy plants. In other gardens again, by dint of various contrivances, a won- derfully good succession of hardy flowers is maintained by the cultlva- 1913' The American Florist. 149 WM. F. KASTING. Treasurer Society of American FljristF. tion of many flowers in the reserve garden, which, carefully treated and transplanted, serve to replace others which have gone out of 'bloom and thus enable the borders or beds to give a constant display of flowers for many months. All this is costly and causes much labor, although it must be said this is well repaid to those who wish to keep their borders constantly gay, while for places where flowers are only required at certain seasons it in- volves . unnecessary and unprofltahle work. To all who have to consider this subject, then, the formation ot seasonal borders of hardy flowers he- comes a question well worth full con- sideration. There are many benefits to he derived from the provision ot these, and in several quarters the problem has received full considera- tion, with the result that the happiest effects have been secured by the for- mation of such borders. An exten- sion of the system would undoubtedly tend to the increased cultivation of hardy flowers and to the vast im- provement of many gardens. It cannot be said that the idea is a new one, although it has of late been largely extended, and greatly de- veloped. Spring bedding has prac- tically consisted of hardy flowers, al- though the employment of many bulbs and other plants has been subject to the consideration that they were lift- ed after the display was over to make room for summer or autumn bedding plants. But the utilization of hardy flowers to produce the effects of the "bedders" in autumn is yet in its in- fancy and has not been fully achieved by the many. Yet where the idea of seasonal borders has been fully grasped the services they have ren- dered have been beyond expectation. We have all seen or heard of the spring plants at Belvoir Castle, the Leicestershire seat of the Duke of Rut- land, and recently readers of the hor- ticultural press have read a good deal about the autumnal borders of hardy flowers at Hopetoun House, the Scot- tish seat of the Marquis of Linlith- gow, where some of the most gor- geous effects possible in autumn have been gained ;by the sole employment of perennial flowers of perfect hardi- ness. Why should this example not be more largely followed? Why should not these seasonal borders be prepared and planted to furnish a succession of the finest possible flow- ers, to the increased enjoyment of the garden and to the gratification of the taste for the beautiful? The subject of seasonal borders of hardy flowers is a fascinating one calling for extended treatment, such as cannot be afforded in a contribu- tion of limited length, and one must confine oneself to the general rather than to the particular. A few broad principles will, however, be found worthy of consideration. The first of these is the position of the borders for each season. In the large estab- lishment it will be found desirable not only to have seasonal borders, but seasonal gardens, places where, cut oft from the plants of other periods, the flowers of the time will shine in all their beauty apart from any feel- ing that there are others besides them which are past their best. But this is not always possible, and those with smaller gardens must content them- selves with doing the next best thing and devoting one or more borders for flowers to bloom at a stated season of the year. With the great wealth of plants at our service nowadays it Is not difficult to find variety enough to secure the fulfillment of our de- sires and to furnish borders for spring, summer and autumn. We may, even, if we study the question so plan our gardens that we may even have borders for early and late spring; early and late summer, and early and late autumn, the last named leading even into the winter border, although its beauty may be of a chastened order. Space will not permit of extended treatment, but we may pass in rapid review the flowers of the times. For the earliest we may have the snow- drop and the winter aconite with the daffodil; the tulip and chionodoxa and the scilla, with doronicums, aubretias, arabises and the many other flowers of the time. For summer we have the pyrethrum, the lupin, the delphinium and the hundred and one flowers of the time; while in autumn we have a glorious array of flowers, such as as- ters, sunflowers, solidagos and many more requiring, however, some consid- eration in their arrangement. In planting all of these some planning is required, but the broad principle of planting according to height and in blocks of one color is to be approved. The question of color arrangement fs all important, but this is now better understood than formerly, and it is highly necessary before planting to draw up a scheme, studying this pe- riod at which the plants will flower; their duration and height, and how they accord in color with their neigh- bors. -If these points are fully con- sidered and the borders well prepared by deep digging, trenching if neces- sary, and plentiful manuring, such seasonal borders will be for years a fruitful source of true enjoyment to their owners and all who see them. — S. Arnott, in Hardy Plant Yearbook. A Comparison of Flowers. The poppies are the brightest, and the mignonette is sweetest; The hollyhocks are stateliest in sun- ny ranks and rows; The pansies by the bordered walk are funniest and neatest — But oh, the snowy lilies, the best that summer knows! The violets half hidden by the mossy banks are rarest; The iris is the bravest, with its banner borne of kings; The roses pink and golden and crim- son are the fairest — But oh, the saintly lilies are the best that summer brings! The sweet white clovers crowding are the coziest and nearest; The gardens and the fields are full of brightness and perfume — But oh, the angel lilies are the purest and the dearest. In all the holy band of flowers, the holiest that bloom! — Mabel Earle. 150 The American Florist. Aug. i6. AQUATICS. Nymphaeas and Nelumbriums. "Water lilies have been very popular flowers with us during- the past two decades and their popularity is still increasing:. There is every indication of it, the magazines, especially those devoted to- horticulture and rural life, devote much space to water-gardening. for florist's work as are the tender ones, the former ha-ving limpid stems and floating flowers, while the latter have rigid stems and can he had two feet in length. The day blooms alone include the blue variety. There are no hardy blue. Water lilies and the night bloomers include white, pink, red and crimson, the most desirable of all for the florist's use, but for a window dis- play, any varieties are useful, though CONVENTION HALL, NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, MINNEAPOLIS. and our public parks and gardens are preaching a sum of three-quarters of object lessons in this art. Another in- dication of their popularity and use- fulness as cut flowers is demonstrated by numerous florists who have had ex- cellent window displays of these flow- ers in different cities, notably New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and others. Tl!fe collection of cut flowers em- bracing both hardy and tender nym- phseas and nelumbriums is more or less bewildering to the amateur who has but a small garden where he can Indulge in such a luxury and he must necessarily confine himself to a few varieties. To the grower who makes a specialty of a few plants or who has many acres there is in most cases ■a residence of no little importance, "Where, under the shadow of a spread- ing veranda some quiet moments and rest can be enjoyed. Here is just the spot where a variety of trees, shrubs and interesting plants differing from those that are continually before him should be grown. In such a spot nothing is more in- teresting than a pool with water lilies. No flowers are as attractive as these and they embrace all colors, red, white, blue, yfiUow, crimson and intermediate shades, day blooming and night bloom- ing-. The latter are much enhanced by -an electric light. A large variety or collection can be used for outdoor em- bellishment. But in growing for cut flowers a larger scope is necessary to ■draw from daily and a natural pond with shallow water or some sluggish stream where water can be controlled. While the hardy water lilies are very beautiful, they are not so useful day blooming: varieties are preferable. For small ponds or pools, preference should be given to the hybrid varieties, especially those of the hardy type. The native varieties and a few of their hydrid types should be excluded, as they seed freely and have roots travel- ing in all directions, as well as numer- ous single and compound tubes, where- by they spread and increase very rap- idly. The hybrids produce no seed and are more uniform and compact in growth. Some varieties reproduce very sparingly and are high-priced in conse- quence. Another, and one of our very best aquatic 'plants is the nelumbrium. In variety, this has a stoloriferous root, and will frequently travel 50 feet in a single season. These plants should have a pond to themselves, as they will smother everything else, but as they are such splendid plants, both foliage and flowers, they should be grown in almost every artificial pond or collection of water lilies, but they should have a division or compart- ment to themselves, so that the roots are kept in bounds. These are also very desirable flowers for the florist and are indispensable in the water- garden. Few nymphseas have been intro- duced of late years and some that have been are not much in advance of older varieties. The following are very de- sirable hardy kinds : Paul Harlot.: — Of French origin, a grand and magnificent flower of the largest size; clear yellow, with delicate shadings of red at the base of petals; a beautiful cup-shaped flower; distinct and continuous flowering; very desira- ble. Sioux. — Another French variety, hav- ing large flowers with lanceolate pet- als; yellow shaded red stamens, deep yellow, bronzy green foliage, spotted reddish brown. Eugenia de Land. — This grand va- riety is of American origin and belongs to the odorato group. It is unequaled by any other of the same genus. Flow- ers are extra large, of true odorata type, petals long and stellate, color an exquisite shade of deep rose-pink of iridescent lines, stamens yellow; vigor- ous and free flowering'. Helen Fowler. — Not new, but little known and a most desirable variety. Flowers are borne on a stiff stem, cup- shaped petals broad and of a deep car- mine pink. Flowers large and exquis- itely fragrant; a strong grower and very free flowering. Awarded a certifi- cate of merit by the Horticultural So- ciety of New York, July 1, 1911. CONVENTION CITV BUILDINGS. Minneapolis Club. One of the Leading Social Clubs of the City. 19^3- The American Florist. 151 Harry A. Bunyard, Director. 1 '-yis-s 1 Chas. H. Totty. Director. E. Allan Peirce, Director. John A. Evans, Director. August Poehlmann, Director. Thotnas Roland, Director. Richard Vincent, Jr. Benjamin Hammond. Director E-x-Officio Chairman School Gardens Committee. SOME PROMINENT MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS Wm. F. Gude. Washingrton Representative. 152 The American Florist. Aug. j6. CONVENTION CITV BUILDINGS. Old Round Tower at Historic Fort Snelling, The following varieties embrace most of the choicest, the largest and the most distinct colors in hardy nym- phiBS : Marliacea albida, Gladstoni- ana, white; Marliacea rosea, Wm. Doogue, Odorata Eugenia de Land, pink; Marliacea chromatella, Odorata sulphurea, yellow; Robinsoni, Sioux, Paul Harlot, yellow and red; Gloriosa, deep carmine rose; James Brydon, rosy crimson; Marliacea rubra punc- tata, rosy purple; Ignia, deep car- mine; Wm. Falconer, bright garnet. Some good tender nymphaeas, day- blooming, are the following : Cacilio, white; Mrs. C. W. Ward, deep rose pink; Zanzibariensis. deep purple; Rosea, rose pink; Wm. Stone, violet blue; PulCherrima, light blue. Tender nymphsas (night-blooming) : Deutata magnifica, white; Omarana, reddish pink; Deaniana, pink; Rubea, bright red; George Huster, crimson; Bisseti, rose pink. The- above varieties are all desirable for small or large ponds or for cut- ting. Also the nelumbriums in white, pink and carmine, both single and double flowers. Where space will al- low sub-aquatic plants make the best setting in the planting of the water garden. In sections south of New York several species of bamboo are perfectly hardy and lend a graceful and sub-tropical appearance unequaled by any other plant. The marsh mal- lows, the native species and the new crimson varieties, are very desirable, the different forms of astilbe, especial- ly A. Davidii and A. grandis, with tall graceful spikes of white and rosy violet color, also the many gorgeous varieties of Japanese iris, Lillum su- perbum and Canadense, the dazzling brilliant cardinal flower and blue Lobelia suphllitica. Nowhere else save in moist or wet ground can thallc- trums be seen in their true character, tall, graceful and rich, with an abund- ance of white flowers. Senecios are comparatively new flowers, and in the water garden, with their bold, massive foliage and spikes of yellow flowers, they are superb. Another yellow flow- er for the water garden, not usually found there is Hemerocallis fulva, also several forms of our native as- ters. These are but a few of the many desirable plants for an aquatic gar- den. - Wm. Tkickee. Spbinqfield, O.— The plant of the Perncliff Floral Co. has been taken over by the city for park purposes after condemnation proceedings, and the Arm has dissolved. C. Pearl Berthard, one of the proprietors, will go into business for himself on West Mulberry street, having purchased the Chas. Unglaub property. A. S. Finn- frock, the other partner, will build a range of his own on McCreigh avenue, where he has bought four city lots. THE ROSE. Stevenson's Shell Pink Killarney Sport. We present herewith an illustration reproduced from a photograph of a sport of the rose Killarney which originated with Stevenson Bros., Tow- son, Md. This sport has good stems and extra large, well-formed flowers, the bud long and full, with no inclina- tion to make bullheads during the darkest days of winter. The flower is very double, averaging from 30 to 36 petals to the bloom, color delicate shell pink, and unlike those of the parent the flowers in this variety do not show center until they are full blown, this quality permitting the bet- ter keeping flowers to open further before cutting. The plant in foliage and habit is in every way identical with the parent. E. Prepare For Cool Nights. Do not forget that within a few weeks, or perhaps days, in some sec- tions, the cool night will be on hand, and everything should be in readi- ness to start the fire at a moment's notice. We have seen more harm done and more "set backs" through thoughtlessness about starting the fires among the small growers than from a'most anj' other cause, economy being the thing that naturally tempts the fellows with the little range and slim bank accounts. But it is fa'se economy always to save coal to the detriment of the rose stock. A case of mildew can often be prevented by burning a ton of coal, whereas car- loads wouldn't set the plants straight once they become affected. To pre- vent anything of the sort one should use the blower daily and keep the plants well covered with "Grape Dust." We know of nothing that will take the place of this powder for the pre- vention of mildew during the season where no fires are running. But, like other "remedies," it should be used as a_ preventive. Care should be taken to syringe thoroughly daily, in order to keep the foliage cleaned up nicely. CONVENTION CITY BUILDINGS. Minneopolis Chamber of Commerce where More Cash Wheat is Sold Than in Any Otiier Place in the World. t9i3' The American Florist. 153 STEVENSON'S SHELL PINK SPORT OF KILLARNEY ROSE. But ]"uEt as soon as the temperature reaches 58 to 60 degrees inside (night temperature) one should have the steam circulating and apply the sul- phur by painting one or m,ore coils with it. The coils should be so arranged that a single coil can be run for sul- phuring purposes. A one-inch pipe in each house will do the work, and this arrangement is absolutely necessary in the rose range. Killar- neys are all easy prey to mildew to the extent that if one has only hot- water radiation he will have his hands full growing any of the Killarneys. So we strongly advocate steam heat- ing, or both, if one can afford it. It may be well to state that if Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Aaron Ward and My Maryland are grown the temperature for these varieties will exceed the Killarney by 4 or 5 degrees, night tem- perature, or for that matter, the all-round temperature. So perhaps more coils will be required in the houses when these varieties are grow- ing. Now is the time to attend to this. Look out for the early morn- ing temperature. Quite often the fires are looked at early in the evening and the coils will become stone cold by .S or 4 o'clock in the morning, which causes the condensation to settle on the foliage. This is what we must guard against for therein lies the dan- ger. Also see to it that the ventila- tors are never closed down. Leave several inches of air on for weeks to come. With a coil running the air must be in constant circulation. "Black spot" is liable to make its appearance at this time, especially in the American Beauty range and also on Richmond and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Keep the walls well doctored with air slacked lime and dust it around the base of the plants frequently and give plenty of air. Black spot is usually brought on by a check at the roots and is very often caused by using too lit- tle water instead of too hiuch. Any ir- regularity in the watering causes these checks. So be sure to water thorough- ly and frequently, rain or shine, rather than let the plants remain in dry soil for any length of time. Syringe quite early in the day and give it to them good and hard. Be sure that the fo- liage is well dried off by sundown, and look through all of the houses care- fully every morning. Keep any of the spotted foliage picked off and burned. Fumigate more. Get ahead of the green fly and it will be a surprise to some how slight the expense of fu- migating is throughout the season, if one doesn't wait for this greenfly to accumulate. About this time the ear- ly planted stock should be throwing the little feeding roots near the sur- face of the soil. Examine the soil carefully for these little feeders and stop cultivating the beds that show this root action. As soon as cultiva- ting ceases, the beds should be given a light topdressing of well rotted ma- nure as a protection to the roots from the sun, and this will also have a ten- dency to keep the surface of the soil moist and cool during the heat of the day. If one has a demand for a few good flowers during September a few beds can be allowed to come on if the plants are of good size and vigorous. Otherwise it would be advisable to keep on pinching. Avoid a crop un- der any circumstances. E. The Grower at the Convention. With the S. A. F. convention only a few days off, naturally there is more or less of a hustle among the growers to have the work well in hand so as to be able to enjoy to the fullest the benefits to be derived from this an- nual meeting, which is always one of pleasure as well as business. With such a gathering of florists from all parts of the country, the specialists in every line, the daily discussions, the valuable papers to be read on many different subjects, lectures, etc., one can ill afford to miss this great chance offered annually to keep in touch with the leaders of the profession. Here one will find the growers who control acres of glass devoted to cut flowers of every description only too willing to discuss the merits of some of the novelties with the beginner who has not the means to go into the new tilings for a try-out, and the best fea- ture of our society is the fact that one and all meet on equal terms — to help each other. There are practically no trade secrets; there may be differ- ent methods employed in growing the same variety of plants, each grower naturally having a preference for cer- tain methods which may be the right one for his particular location, etc. However, as stated before, one derives the benefits of discussing these and many things that are of great value. There is also the social side of the question. The meeting and the re- newal of old friendships and acquaint- ances, the reviewing of the things that have passed from "Lizzie McGowan." which the grower used to gather in 154 The American Florist. Aiig. i6. his hat, to the 4-inch bloom and 3-foot stems of today; the discussion of the rose from the time when Bonstettin, Safrano and many others were the best we had to offer and (they were good roses, too, all of them). Here you will see the very latest in greenhouse construction of every description — the truss frame, the large iron frame house, the pipe frame house and the other types as cheap as one can afford to try, in every line, with capable men to explain every detail of the various methods of construction. Ventilating apparatus, apparently of light construction, yet capable of with- standing any strain the house is sub- jected to, will also be on display. Boilers of every type and size, store supplies of every description; rare plantsif skillfully grown; specimens of many varieties of plants; rose novel- ties, carnation novelties, seedlings and sports; in fact, the last word in every- thing pertaining to the trade. Who would not make an effort to attend these conventions so invaluable to each and every one connected in any way with the trade? E. WITHTHEGROWERS Dailledouze Brothers, flaibush, N, Y. While the trade In general is quite well informed as to the past activities of the Dailledouze Brothers, being re- cently in their vicinity we looked in to see what they have done last. Al- though the firm's name remains the same, the business is now conducted by Eugene Dailledouze, with W. H. Taplin as foreman. We may add, however, that the well known twin brothers, Paul and Henry, are still quite active young fellows and though retired from business they have not lost their interest in horticulture, par- ticularly carnation growing. Two new houses, each 57x200 feet, were added to this range during the past summer. One of them is planted en- tirely with their new carnation En- chantress Supreme, the other very largely with Mrs. C. W. Ward. There is also a considerable stock of En- chantress Supreme in other parts of the range and a good stock of other standard varieties. We noticed an- other pink seedling that is being tried out. Carnation planting has been fin- ished for several weeks and the stock throughout the range is clean and in fine condition. Though primarily carnation grow- ers, the activities of this firm are not confined to this flower alone. A note- worthy feature at present is a very fine stock of the best varieties of early chrysanethemums. For this time of year, it would be hard to find a more promising stock. Another feature is a number of beds of the rose Mignon, which we believe is of the Polyantha type. It is a small flower grown for cutting in bunches. As stated, the flowers are small, but handsome, the plants having clean glossy foliage and being very prolific. An hour spent at the Dailledouze range is well spent indeed. A. F. F. A. N. Pierson, inc., Cramwill, Conn. A florist, with large experience, both as a grower and retailer, one who has) visited all the great establishments of this country, said recently that no- where had he seen such well organ- ized places as that of the A. N. Pier- son, Inc., of Cromwell, Conn. A visit to this wonderful establishment veri- fied the above statement. There ap- peared to be a guiding force that neither hurried or lagged, but kept go- ing intelligently forward with the purpose of making the most of things as they were and always with eyes open for short cuts in methods or new plants with merit that appeared promising. Every new introduction is given a chance here. A table in one of the rose houses contained, in blocks of from one to two dozen each, thirty- five new varieties, many of them not on the market as yet. The "Little Sweetheart," or Mignon, a miniature pink that has had a run in New York the past season, was sent out many years ago, the true name being Cecil Bruner. Dailledouze Bros., of Brook- lyn, picked up a few plants some- where, and discovering its good quali- ties, has done well with it the past season. Mr. Pierson thinks it will be a staple in its class and with his quick foresight has now a large stock. Keep- ing the houses full all the time with an intelligent rotation of crops is one of their secrets of success. The glass area is enormous, about one million feet, divided into two es- tablishments, about a quarter of a mile apart; 11,000 tons of coal are re- quired to steam the boilers. The larg- est range is on ground three hundred acres in extent. The larger house, eighty-six wide by seven hundred feet in length, is like a train shed. This is all roses, 12,000 Milady and Killarney Queen for the balance. I don't re- member how many, but thousands. Mr. Pierson claims earnings of $2.00 azeleas. Poinsettias are a principal crop— 250,000 is now the annual out- put. For cutting, they are grown in flats, six or eight to a flat. These, now in frames outside, are easily handled and transferred inside later in the season to finish their flowers. Chrysanthemums are done here on a larger scale than anywhere else in the country. Something over a million cuttings are potted up, many florists getting their stock here. In February, when they commenced to ship orders, 256,000 had been booked, and from that time on their shipping files had not as yet been cleared up. In two mails, recently, orders totaled 62,000 plants. A great many are grown for cuttings, one large house being planted for this purpose alone. Fifteen thou- sand Golden Glow occupied a "cold" house that is used to store stock , in winter. Whole ranges of houses were being filled with plants for cutting. Carnations are a feature, the houses yet remaining, being a sight with their masses of flowers, wonderfully fine for so late in the season. j Alma Ward, Mr. Pierson says, has to go, it not proving prolific enough. White Wonder and Leonora, he claims, are the best. There is so much to ibe seen that one is bewildered as range after range opens up something new. Thousands and thousands of Easter lilies are seen in all stages of flower cold storage stock. Valley is alsol a specialty, and is cut by the thousands every day in the year. Houses of gar- denias for summer cutting and others for later were interesting. A. Farleyense is a feature — it grows here as if it were on its native heath. CONVENTION CITY BUILDINGS. Interior View of the Walker Art Gallery at Minneapolis. a plant for 'Milady, which does better than any other red rose they have ever grown. Catch crop houses, if they may be so termed, are required to pro- duce three times per season. A house, 500 feet in length, was planted with 15,000 Boston fern. These would be lifted in early fall, and worked off in time to make room for the imported The magnificent plants of this firm at the National Flower Show from here were the best commercial plants ever exhibited. Some houses of roses were seen planted quite close; this was to get a good crop during the holidays, after which they would be potted up for spring sales and the house used for another crop. A house of American ^9n- The American Florist. 155 OUTDOOR EXHIBITS AT THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION. Beauties was planted double thick, one-half in pots, these latter to 'bfs lifted as soon as another house was ready for them. Grafted roses, from four-inch pots, were being planted from outside, where they had been plunged since early spring; the tops were poor, but the pots were full of nice, white roots, looking in condition to start into ac- tive growth. In speaking of varieties, Mr. Pierson claims Mrs. Ward as the best all-round yellow for forcing. The double white Killarney, Budlong variety, was forced for summer cutting, on account of its good shipping qualities. Kaiserin is good, but will not ship. A new department is under way, to be in charge of Alexander Cummings, Jr. — herbaceous and bedding plants and roses, for both wholesale and re- tail trade. Acres and acres of stock is seen planted and all supplied with fleld-watering devices. Trial grounds, for testing varieties of the plants to be catalogued, contains an immense as- sortment, much of which will be dis- carded, as only meritorious varieties are to be carried in stock. Mr. Pier- son predicts a great future for the Rambler roses. Many new varieties are coming. Excelsa will supersede Crimson Rambler, and Sodenia, a re- markably fine sort, of somewhat simi- lar color, a recent importation, is sure to find a place in every collection. To men interested in the progress of the business, this is a wonderfully inter- esting place to visit; one could go on for hours describing the many points of interest — the storage facilities, the shipping departments, the cow stables, the hundred and one little wrinkles that crop out here and there — econo- mies and ideas — showing the great effi- ciency of the establishment. Wallace Pierson, the junior partner of the firm, is a modest, unassuming member of the craft, but a very live wire indeed, and few men are better informed in all branches of the business. ROBT. KIFT. The Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. With the new addition of 50,000 feet of glass at Norwood, together with the large ranges of houses already there, and that of the old establish- ment at Forty-ninth and Market streets, Philadelphia, Pa., all crowded to the doors with first class salable stock, it can truthfully be said that here is to be found one of the largest stocks of ornamental foliage green- house plants in the country. It is not only large but varied, as all the stand- ard decorative plants worth while are seen here in quantity. This is the acknowledged home of the croton, all the commercial sizes, from those suit- able for the smallest baskets up to fine specimens, made up plants, that find a place in large conservatory decoration are wonderfully well grown. For vigor and brilliancy of coloring they are simply perfect. In the col- lection are found all the standard sorts, and in addition many new ones are being tried out, while over 1,000 seedlings, all interesting, and some with very distinct and beautiful mark- ings from seed, hybridized on the place, are now far enough advanced for se- lection. Mr. Craig has set aside over 20 sorts he feels sure will become popular with the lovers of the croton and will become commercial varieties. Another specialty here is the dracoina. The stock is the largest in the United States, both in quantity and variety. D. terminalis is seen by the thousands. D. Godseffiana is an- other variety seen in quantity, and there are many other sorts in various sizes. These are sold in all stages of growth, the younger stock for growing on, and the fini.shed plants for store handling. Ferns are a leading special- ty. All the standard sorts are grown in quantity, from the Infant 2-inch up to the immense fountain of green in a 13-inch tub. Ficus is also a leader. F. pandurata has long been a specialty, being exceptionally well done here. A new F. elastica, quite an improvement on the well-known old variety, is of- fered, as is a distinct new one, F. utilis, with broad leaves and distinct veins which will be sent out this fall. It will And a ready sale. The birds- nest fern, which is fast becoming pop- ular as a house plant, has been taken hold of, and although thought by some to be difficult to grow, it appears to thrive and grow here as freely as the Scotti fern. When done well it cer- tainly is a beautiful plant. Arecas, houses of them, such stock as one seldom sees, all salable to a degree! Why was this beautiful palm dropped? As done here it surely has a place. And Pandanus Veitchii must not be forgotten; it is also a quantity product, being offered by the thousand or less. Blooming plants are given houses to themselves. Cyclamen in various sizes from 4-inch pots to 7- inch pans were splendid in their vigor and grown by the thousands. Poin- settias, some 50,000 plants, from rooted cuttings to strong established plants, 156 The American Florist. Alio-. i6. looked the picture of health. Begonias Lorraine and Cincinnati are largely grown in small sizes to supply the trade for growing on, and a large quantity are seen in larger sizes for the Christmas trade. There is more, very much more, but these described are leaders now. Later on and next spring it will be a different story, when the hydrangeas, the lilies, the azaleas, the genistas and other like stock come to the front. It is truly a wonderful place, filled with the best up-to-date stock that is sure to find sale in the best markets in the coun- try. K. PLANT NOTES. Geraniums. All the cuttings that can be taken should be secured now, for a frost that will cut everything down may be expected before many weeks in the northern part of the country at least. In making the cutting all the large leaves should be removed, leaving only the smaller leaves and the top. The most economical way to propagate these fall cuttings is to insert the cuttings in 21/2- inch pots filled with sifted soil, into which a liberal amount of sand has been mixed. After the cuttings have been placed in the pot they should be given a good watering and placed on shelves, preferably near the glass, and shaded with papers for a couple of weeks. The papers will prevent too rapid evaporation and consequently continual watering, as the stem is likely to rot if the cuttings are kept too wet. It is much better not to wet the cuttings, after the first watering, until they show signs of wilting. A sprinkling of the foliage in the morn- ing will carry the plants along for some time before watering the pots will be required. If cuttings enough cannot be secured the plants should be lifted and potted that a good supply of cuttings may be secured early in the winter. Decorative Plants. The return of the customers from their country and seaside summer homes will create an immediate de- mand for palms, ferns and other dec- orative stock and the retailer or grow- er who has not already prepared him- self'should do so at once. Plants can be purchased at this time and shipped safely and in order to save expense they should be purchased at once be- fore colder weather sets in, for they can be transported by freight now and after freezing weather it will be neces- sary that they be forwarded by ex- press and the difference in the charges of these two methods is considerable, adding materially to the cost of the plant shipped by express. A fine as- sortment of palms is a necessity at this season and should be obtained at once in the saleable sizes as befits the trade. Kentias and arecas from two to four feet high can be bought from $1.00 to $5.00 each and are the sizes most in demand. Phoenix Roebellenii is a very decorative palm and in the small- er sizes finds a good sale, but the larger sizes are still quite expensive and can b.e handled only by the high-class trade. Ferns of the nephrolepsis family and dracaenas will be in demand, in fact a full line of good decorative stock is a necessity at this time in any up-to- dr.te establishment having a retail GERANIUM MAXIME KOVALEVSKI. trade. The stock on hand should now be .in active growth and should not receive any check. It is well to be prepared to give these plants a little fire heat as soon as the nights become so cool that the temperature in the houses drops much below 60 degrees. Tulips and Narcissi. The tulip and narcissus bulbs should be placed in the pans and boxes as soon as possible after their receipt. It does them no good to leave them lying around, and it is far better to get them in the soil as early as possible. Much of the trouble in blooming these bulbs is laid to the tardy treatment of the growers by the bulb merchants of Hol- land and in case of failure they are quick to use this as an argument as the cause. If the bulbs are planted early they will at once start to make roots and the forcing of them is then a comparatively easy matter. Have the flats all ready, as has been writ- ten of Paper White narcissus of con- venient size. Any old rose or carna- tion soil is good enough, but if it binds too closely, mix in a generous quantity of sand. Set the bulbs close together and pack the soil firmly around them. Have a place prepared outside and set the flats on strips of boards and water thoroughly. It is not advisable to de- pend upon a rain, but unless the fall is exceedingly dry they will not need further watering. Cover the pots and boxes with about three inches of soil, over which throw some old straw or litter to prevent too rapid evaporation. Here they can remain until freezing weather sets in, when if there is a dark, cold cellar, those that are to be forced during the winter can be moved into these quarters, while those that are to be bloomed in the spring can be more heavily covered and be easily handled after the warmer days of spring arrive. If there is no suitable cellar they can be wintered outside, but It would be better to build a frame around them and cover with shutters, for it is a very disagreeable job shov- elling off the snow and frozen covering during the cold winter days. Where they are to remain outside it Is better to plan about how many are to be brought in each week, and place them together so that it will not be neces- sary to open up too many places, but have the different varieties that are to Ife taken out successively placed after each other and together, and much of the hard, cold work can be dispensed with. Peonies. Now is the best time to move or divide peony roots. Plants that have been in one location for a number of years will grow too thick and will not produce either so many or so good flowers as younger plants, although the peony does not produce the best qual- ity flowers the year after transplant- ing. The ground in which peonies are to be planted should be well enriched and deeply spaded in preparing it for the young plants. In digging the plants, dig all around the plants and then carefully insert the spade under- neath and lift the plant, taking pains that the large roots are not broken. For these pieces of root if left in the soil sometimes start new growths and if other varieties are later planted in the ground, cause a mixture. The roots can be cut up into quite small pieces, but it is better to leave three strong eyes to each piece and not divide into too small plants. Set the plant good and deep and firm and if the ground is dry, give it a good watering. ■ ! ^9^3- The American Florist. 157 PEONY FELIX CROUsSE. CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATiON. Annual Convention Feterboro, Ont., Aug. 5-7. A Very Successful MeetlDg. As reported in our last week's issue, the sixteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, held at Peterboro, Ont., August 5-7, was the most successful in the history of the society and drew a big attend- ance from far and near. Following Mayor Bradburn's address of welcome and E. J. Mepstead's response. Presi- dent Muston delivered his address, and Secretary-Treasurer J. Luck made his report, which was accepted. Judges of the trade exhibit were then ap- pointed as follows : Wm. Fendley, Brampton, Ont.; G. A. Robinson, Mon- treal; Jas. McKenna, Montreal; John Connon, Hamilton, Ont.; T. Manton, Toronto. John Connon, chairman of the tariff committee, made the report for his committee, which will be con- tinued in office until the tariff ques- tion is settled satisfactorily. There was a lively discussion of the report. T. Manton advocated Canadian gov- ernment inspectors to be maintained in all countries exporting to Canada. G. A. Robinson declared this imprac- ticable. H. Philpot of Winnipeg and H. Simmons of Toronto also took part in the discussion. Several re- ported having no trouble in collecting for stock destroyed by the government, while others were not so successful. G. A. Robinson said he considered aphis punk the best remedy for thrip when the question came up at this session. Cecil Hopton's paper on "Retail Store Management," at the second ses- sion was warmly commended by every- body present, as were the paper by R. W. King and the illustrated lec- ture by W. R. Cobb dealing with greenhouse construction. The parcel (Post committee made its report through Chairman H. B. Cowan of Peterboro. It dealt mainly with the system in use in the United States, which is expected to be adopted here in the near future. This question was further discussed at the third session. It was moved and seconded that the association send a resolution to the government asking for a flat rate in- stead of the zone system. The dis- cussion of the president's address fol- lowed. The importation of too much bulbous stock, which point was made in Mr. Muston's address, was warned against. Toronto was chosen as the place of next meeting. The judges then reported and the report of the nomenclature committee 'also was heard. Chas. Craig's paper on "Christ- mas Plants" was read by E. J. Mep- stead in Mr. Craig's absence. C. E. Chambers' paper on "Parks and Boulevards" was read by F. Adams of Toronto, as Mr. Chambers found it impossible to be present. A sample of moths exhibited by C C. Fraser of Moncton, N. B., was recog- nized by several present, and the use of Paris green was recommended. The election of officers was then held with the following result : H. B. Cowan, Peterboro, president. Geo. Hopton, Montreal, first vice-presi- dent. Fred Adams, Toronto, second vice- president. Julius Luck, Montreal, secretary-treas- urer. Executive committee : Three years —J. Dunn, St. Catherines. Ont.«- H. J. Eddy, Montreal; S. Jordan, Peterboro. Two years — A. Ferguson, Montreal; John Milford, Sherbrooke, Que.; Frank Wise, Peterboro. One year — J. Gra- ham, Ottawa; H. G. Mullis, Brampton, f)nt.; A. H. Kwing, Woodstock, Onl. The secretary was ordered to have distinctive badges made for all officers iind past presidents. A report of the convention will be printed in book form, .$30 being voted for this pur- pose. C. A. Smith presented President Muston with a gold watch and a brooch was presented to Mrs. Muston by E. J. Mopstead. About 100 attended the liunquet after touring the Kawatha lakes in the evening. The return was made early in the morning, and found everybody tired Imt happy. President Muston's Address. It has become a custom for the president to deliver an address and also to have an order of business at one of the meetings for the discussion of his address from which I take it he is supposed to mention something which will not meet with .the ap- proval of all the members, or there would be no discussion. If a presi- dent could stand here and deliver an address to which you could all say amen, then we would have to cut out the discussion altogether, and to do so he would have to clinch every point he made with arguments that were unanswerable, all of which would mean that he was a very clev- er man, which I do not pretend to be. I would like in the first place to thank the members for electing me in my absence as their president, and I am particularly gratified at the place they chose for the meeting over which I am to preside. Having al- ways been engaged in floriculture in the commercial branch as a grower entirely, my remarks must necessarily be confined to that particular line. In looking back a quarter of a century and comparing the business with what it was then, it seems to have made a marvellous growth. When we realize the amount of flowers that are grown and sold today, and see the large areas of glass around our cities and towns, one would almost think it was overdone. Yet except for a few weeks in the year this does not seem to be the case, with the exception, I may say, of bulbs. SMALL PKOFIT IN BULBS. This brings me to something that has always been a conundrum to me : Why do some of us buy so many bulbs? In some of our large cities they are grown and sold at prices which render it impossible for the grower to make anything on them. For instance, there were sold in To- ronto on several Saturdays 20,000 daffodils to one firm at $7.50 per 1,000. Leaving aside the question of cheap flowers to the general public, it seems to me that the grower would have to make every cent that he secured for those flowers and send it to some firm in Holland to pay for those bulbs without having a cent for himself or his labor. After selling at such a close price all the season he has not much chance to recoup. Now, let us compare the sale of roses, carna- tions, and violets and such stock that is grown here, with instances of this kind. There are always times when roses will bring a good price, and if a grower is growing in quantities to supply the rnarket when the de- mand is greatest, there will be times 158 The American Florist. AuQ-. i6. when he will have a surplus. If he sells these flowers for a little less, he has the satisfaction of knowing that all he receives he keeps and that he isn't obliged to send it away to some one else, and that the money is kept in Canada and does not go to build up some other country. A BASIS OF COST. I understand that there was some movement at the last meeting to try to arrive at some basis of cost for florists' stock. I sincerely hope the matter will not be allowed to drop, as to my mind I think it is an im- portant matter. I have often thought that if I could afford to keep an office staff, I would like to keep a record every day of my sales of, say, car- nations, American Beauty roses, vio- lets, Richmond and Killarney roses, lily of the valley, daffodils, tulips, etc. Such information would be interest- ing every year, and would be invalu- able. The prospects seem very bright for a parcel post which should be a boon to the retail florist and perhaps to the wholesaler. We are to have a re- port from the special committee on this subject. I saw in a trade paper some discussion on the proceedings of our last convention. It was stated that there was nothing accomplished and not enough business done. While it is impossible to please everyone, still to me it is always a source of pleasure to visit the different towns and cities, see old faces, and get ac- quainted with new ones. It seems to me that a man who is in the whole- sale trade could do business to bet- ter advantage with a man he has al- ready met. EEGAEDING ESSAYS. In these days of trade papers, it is hard to And a subject that has not been fully covered, and a man must be clever indeed to cover any subject and not repeat to a certain extent. It seems to me that a great deal could be accomplished if the mem- bers, when they meet with any prob- lems—and we all do that — would put it in the form of a question and sub- mit it here. He would probably And someone who had met with this same problem before and solved it, thus getting the benefit of his experience. To the young man in the business, I would say, if you are looking for information on any subject, come to these conventions and bring your dif- ficulties with you. No doubt you will be helped considerably, and by these means will help all of us. We are now in the city of Peterboro, and have heard the mayor's address of welcome, and from the spirit shown by the local men, I have no doubt we will have a very successful convention and also a pleasant visit. . Now I would ask the members to attend promptly at the time of meeting and help us to transact what business we have with care and dispatch. Secraary's Report. Again it is my privilege to report to you that our association progresses at a steady pace, but our expecta- tions have not been realized. There are, I might say, thousands of large and small growers, of the florist, nur- sery and allied trades, who ought to be interested and are benefited by the work the association carries on, but still remain strangers to us, do not take an interest in our work and in spite of all the publicity we get through the trade papers and our conventions, are not with us and do not support a common cause for the betterment of our profession. Our association has representatives all over this wide Dominion. We have members as' far east as Moncton and as far west as Royal Oak, Victoria, B. C. We have members away down south from the states and as far north as Port Arthur. The member- ship has remained on our books the same in numbers, but every one of those is in good standing. I have taken all those that .were carried by the association for years off the list and left 102 real, alive, active mem- bers, who I hope will stay with us for good. The executive committee met March 10 to make arrangements for this convention. The tariff com- mittee submitted a report, re-customs changes, which was adopted, and sent up to the minister of customs at Ottawa. There is noted improve- ment the way members come for- ward in paying their dues, but let me say that payment by check costs us to collect. We have no report from our provincial vice presidents. These reports I consider should be of great value to us, 'especially if they were accompanied with a score or so of new members. JtJLius LrcK, Sec'y. Treasurer's Report. The following shows the condition of our finances : RECEIPTS. Balance from C. H. Janzen...$ 82.15 Balance from Wm. C. Hall 56.80 102 membership subscriptions. 204.00 $345.04 Expenditures 171.88 ..$173.16 Balance in bank Trade Exhibit. The annual convention of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association, held at Peterboro, Ont., August 5-7, passed off with marked success. One of the most important features of the con- vention was the trade exhibit which was of considerable interest to all present. The leading exhibitors were the greenhouse construction firms of the Lord & Burnham Co., New York; King Construction Co., North Tona- wanda, N. Y., and Toronto, and the Parkes Construction Co., Hamilton, Ont. The Lord & Burnham Co. had the largest exhibit, consisting of a full section of a 40-foot iron-frame green- house. It showed to particular ad- vantage the special features which they embody in all their construction. The house was constructed with rod iron posts, embedded in concrete, and although 40 feet wide had only two supporting columns and a tie rod. It is also equipped with patent angle iron eave plate. This form of house is particularly suited to a northern climate. The exhibit was awarded a certificate of merit. The firm was rep- resented by W. R. Cobb, Isaac Cas- sidy, and • — Fontaine of the New York office. The King Construction Co. had two models showing the features which they embody in their construction. This exhibit was noticeable owing to the number of points of merit dis- played. Two special features were a new wind tie, which is their latest in truss construction. It was highly commended. The second feature was the sash bar clip, consisting of a piece of thin zinc about 1% inches square with a central portion bent down and caught under the hook of the bracket so holding it in place. Be- sides the clip engages the two lower corners of the lights of glass butting against the gutter and prevents their sliding over the edge. These features were highly commended. A model of a pipe frame greenhouse was award- ed a certificate of merit, and a sash bar splice was awarded a diploma. A steam trap was also exhibited by them for the first time and received a certificate of merit. R. W. King rep- resented his firm. The Parkes Construction Co. of Hamilton was represented by Derby- shire, who displayed a model of an iron frame greenhouse, showing a new improved type of eave, which met with the approbation of many of the growers at the convention. It was a curb metal eave made cheaply, yet strong and easily adjusted for either butted or lapped glass. This, together with an improved type of gutter, received a certificate of merit. The Canadian Morehead Co. of Woodstock, which was represented by B. I. Bickle, had an interesting ex- hibit consisting of a model of their condenser trap and boiler feeder, the latter being an Improvement in their system, as it takes the place of a sec- ond steam trap. It was awarded a certificate of merit. The flower and plant section was somewhat small, owing to the scarcity at this season of the year. Frank Wise of the Little Lake Cemetery Co., Peterboro, Ont., showed a collection of plants, including King Humbert cannas, ferns, and begonias, all being highly recommended. Jordon Bros, of Peterboro were highly commended on a splendid col- lection of palms, coleus and ferns. A splendid exhibit of cyclamen showing evidence of superior culture and exhibited by Scrim's of Ottawa, was awarded a diploma. A. Gilchrist, of West Toronto, ex- hibited a collection of gladioli, con- taining several new and rare vari- eties, and including a new white slightly tinged with pink, being a seedling from America, which will make an excellent cut flower. This was also awarded a diploma. J. A. Simmers, of Toronto, was highly commended for a collection of gladioli. The John Connon Co. of Hamilton exhibited a particularly fine collection of corayline, or Dracaena indivisa, ferns, araucarias, and Asparagus Sprengeri, all showing particularly good culture. This was awarded a diploma. Trussell's Favorite Perrenlals. I have been requested by the Ex- ecutive Committee of the Canadian Horticultural Association to give a list of the 12 best perennials (hardy). The following may not receive every- body's approval but let me assure you these are my favorites : Phlox Ca- nadensis, lavender and blue, flowers in June; Dictamnus fraxinella; Gyp- sophilla paniculata; delphinium; Hu- chera sanguinea; peonies; phlox, hardy (decussata); Monarda dldyma; Incarvillea delavayi; anemone; Iris Ksempferi, Iris Germanica. There are others which I would like to in- clude, like hollyhocks and foxgloves, but this request was for hardy per- ennials and these are bi-annuals. Geo. Trussef,. /p^j- The American Florist. 159 O. J. Olson, St. Paul. W. D. Desmond, Hotel and Depot. J. S. Mitchell, Finance. H. Will, Entertainment. C. F. Rice, Press. C. N. Ruedlinger, Sports. R. A. Latham, Decoration. Hans Rosacker, Badge and Ticket. W. H. Bofferding, Reception. SOME CHAIRMEN OF MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION COMMITTEES. 160 The American Florist. Atig. i6, Retail store Management. Paper read by Cecil Hopton. Montreal, Que., at the convention of the Canadian Horticul- tural Society, Peterboro, Ont., August 5-7, 1913. It has been a very difficult task as- signed to one so young as I, to try to give a short paper on "Retail Store Management," to so ma^iy old- er, and therefore more experienced hands as I see assembled here. As with store management, so with this paper, I must deal with a great many things in a very short time. There are only two ways to manage a flow- er shop, a right way and a wrong way; therefore I will trj' and give my ideas of the right and wrong way. ■ First of all, a man who is in a po- sition of manager or owner must have a good steady head and a gen- erous, unbigoted mind. One cannot place class or religious distinctions when one has to deal with so many difCerent kinds of people. I find that in my experience that it is also essen- tial to have one's books in good hands. There is nothing so aggra- vating as to receive bills every month that have at least one or two errors, and then to be told by the bookkeep- ,er that , it must have been the cus- tomer's mistake in not looking after when paying on account or otherwise, the charging and getting receipts Then there is the probability of not charging the customer with the full amount of their purchases. Of course this latter is not so apt to lose good customers as it is to lose money for the owners. Next, to my thinking, is the buy- ing. What man in business does not recognize this very important factor? It would not take long to put a florist out of business if he is, or has, a poor buyer. The secret of buying is to have a good stock of popular va- rieties, as well as a few novelties, that is always ready for anticipated rushes and unwelcome slack times. It is not always easy to find a good wholesale florist or commission house, so therefore the buyer has to size up the situation and buy one variety of stock from one business house and another variety from someone else. From my own experience, I think the Canadian growers have treated the florists, or at least those of Montreal, very squarely in the fulfilment of their regular as well as their rush ' orders. Now, let us take one of the less im- portant items, the delivery. This is more important than some think, al- though not as important as those points mentioned before, in my hum- ble estimation. One cannot be too careful how he or she wraps the par- cels before they are given to the driv- er or the boy to deliver, especially in winter. I have seen lovely floral de- signs, that have taken the utmost care to make, placed in the bottom of a delivery van and driven at high speed over rough roads. Can't you just imagine what that piece looks like when it arrives at its destination? Then, again, the same kind of a de- sign is put in a cardboard box, sent ofE to the express company, and left to them to turn upside down, just a:s they wish. It would indeed be a great thing for florists if someone would in- vent some kind of a hook to hold a, design to the bottom of a cardboard box. About six months ago we sent . a_ design to the express company to be shipped on a certain express train, but owing to the negligence of the express employes, it was not sent, and on telephoning to us, we told them to return it. Great was our sur- prise when we received a battered box and a very much more battered design. Since then we have tried to fasten all designs to the bottom of the box by means of pieces of wire. Another mistake made by some of the florists is, that of sending a small boy with a $10 or $15 design by street car at the rush hours. It is indeed hard enough to get on a street car empty handed at these hours; what then happens to the flowers? Per- haps, in some of our future discus- sions, some of the gentlemen will be good enough to give me a few point- ers on the management of the deliv- ery, as I must confess that it con- fuses me not a little to manage it to the best advantage to both driver and horses, or gasoline if one is fortunate or unfortunate enough, as the case may be, to possess an automobile. The attention to one's patrons by one's employes, be they young ladies or eentlemen, is also a very important point. More custom is lost because of sulky faces and quick tempers than all , other things combined. I will say this,' however, that there are very few of either in the florist busi- ness, as far as my experience runs. Of course one of them crops up now and again but I have noticed that they do not remain long in their po- sitions, a good thing for the general public. The public has to be coaxed to a great extent and an employe with a smiling face is a very valuable asset to any business, especially among the . many beautiful flowers that we see in all the florist shops. And lastly comes the exhibition of stock. There is nothing so attractive to, the eye as a nicely decorated wiri- dow, and the ladies will leave a wiii- dow of the moEit beautiful dresses to gaze at some 'of our fellow artists' work, for artists they really are. The interior of the shop is almost as im- portant to the windows and therefore it must be kept in first class shape, both as to cleanliness and arrango.- ment. It is disgusting for a lady with white gloves to lift a dirty pot, and then find that her gloves are almost ruined. A florist that does not look •after these little details deserves to lose some of his best customers. Even the beautiful jardinieres which we see covering the pots will not alto- gether hide the dirt. It is not the pots that must be kept clean but numerous other things, such as floors, counters and tables. I am sure that by the description of a good manager I have given you, you will think that I would need to look for a long while, for any human being possessing these qualities. The points that I think that a good man- ager should possess are not what I have found in any of the managers I have met. Some of them come up to my standard in one or two of these things, but fall short on the others. One can readily understand why a manager of a flower shop does not receive the immense salary that he thinks he should get or the owner of the shop the immense dividends he expects. There is just one more thing that I do like to see and that is a keen, friendly rivalry. One doesn't need to snub another man just because he happens to be a contemporary, and that he is afraid if he is friendly, the other fellow might get ahead of him. I am sure there is still room for many more florists, and as we have all but- ted into the game, the same as the other fellow who is just starting, we should, as brother florists, give him a helping hand, and perhaps he will prove the very one to help us out in a tight place. 1 think there is too much snubbing done for the small number of florists there are in each town. If we think that the other fel- low doesn't treat us right, there is not a sufiiciently good reason to be- lieve him a cad and to tell your friend about his awful meanness. « Now, I would be very thankful if some of the older members that think that I am wrong in my ideas of store management would come and tell me their experience and perhaps I will derive some benefit from this trip to Peterboro. I am still young, and therefore not a very formidable an- tagonist for any of you gentlemen who may wish to lecture on the sub- ject. It has indeed been a great pleasure, mixed in with a little anx- iety, to write and read this paper. If the paper is not just as good as you expected, please put it down to the anxiety. There is now only one thing more and .that is rny hearty thanks for your kind' attention 'and I hope that we will all have a pleasant, jolly time together. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Seasonable Notes. The plants of the commercial cut flower section are now making a rapid growth, which means that they require a lot of attention, taking out the side shoots and removing any sucker growths that may appear from the roots of the plants. This is a very important work which needs close at- tention to encourage the plants to harden up and get in shape to set their buds at the proper season, which they will not do if the side shoots are allowed to lengthen out before be- ing removed. It is too early to do any taking of the buds on the com- mercial varieties but it is not too early to have that object in view. The early varieties should be in condition to set their buds around August 15 and the midseason varieties from August 20 on. It is therefore very important that this work be not neglected or a. great deal .of its strength will be drawn from the plant. The grower of early propagated an^d early planted exhibition stock has to watch his plants even more closely than the commercial stock. His plants are now ripening up fast and the next fe-w weeks is a very critical period and there must not be any let up in the attention bestowed on them or a great deal of the season's work will have been wasted. Do not attempt to re- move the growth while too small to safely work without damaging them, but be on the job as soon as is neces- sary. The work among the later planted and late varieties should also go on in order. Keep the soil open by frequent scratching; also, during these hot days see that there is no neglect as regards watering and syringing. Another very important item is to see that the plants are securely supported by stakes, string-s or wires or what- ever means are used for this purpose so that the stems do not become crook- ed. The beds of the early planted stock are now well filled with roots and the plants will be greatly benefited by a thin mulch of well rotted manure. Be- igtj- The American Florist. IGl Mrs. Theodore Wirih, Minneapolis. Mrs. Albert M. Herr. Treasurer Ladies' S. A. F. Mrs. A. S. Rice, Minneapolis. Mrs. F. H. Traendly. ■President Ladies' S. A. F. Mrs. Geo. Asmus. Second Vice-President Ladies' S. A. F. '^'...wff^V Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard. Secretary Ladies' S. A. F. Mrs. W. D. Desmond, Minneapolis Mrs. C. W. McKellar. First Vice-Prfsid(.nt Ladies' S. A. F. SOME OF THE PROMINENT MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION LADIES Mrs. C. F. Rice, Minneapolis. 162 The American Florist. Aug. i6. fore putting on the mulch see that all weeds are removed, then scratch the surface lightly. The mulch should be spread evenly over the bed but not any thicker than one-half an inch. It is better to give them another later in the season if they show the need of it than to clog the roots by mulch- ing too heavily at any one time. After mulching extra care will have to be taken not to allow the beds to become too wet. There is plenty of work to keep the grower busy attending to the many details necessary. Any brown leaves at the bottom should be removed, also the suckers that are pushing out from the stock, being careful not to cut the roots of the plants during the op- eration. Do not allow any weeds to get a headway in the soil. Also pay strict attention to fighting the insects. Less syringing should be given from now on because, owing to the dense growth of the plants, they do not dry up as quickly as they did. The late afternoon syringings should be discon- tinued entirely so that the plants have a chance to dry out before evening. Arrangements should be madd for get- ting the pot stock that is growing out- side under glass before these plants become too hard and attend to the work of staking them to support their branches. These plants can also be given waterings with weak liquid ma- nure once every week or ten days. Any pompon or single varieties that a^ outdoors should also be brought in if needed for cutting or the sprays will be short and hard. C. W. Johnson. Society of American Florists. The following additional exhibitors have taken large blocks of space in the trade section : H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. J; B. Deamud, Chicago. I^eters & Reed Pottery, Zanesville, O. T. H. Wright, Los Angeles, Cal. McNeff-Swanson Co., Chicago, III. Arrangements are now all completed and the local committees deserve much praise for the very creditable manner in which all details of the. convention have been carried out. A large attend- ance is looked for. Indications point to a large attendance from the west and northwest. To show proper cour- tesy and consideration to the local societies, visitors are requested to be seated promptly at 2 p. m. in the ball- room on Tuesday, where the opening exercises will take place, and Mayor "Syallace G. Nye will deliver the open- ing address of welcome. The Florist Telegraph Delivery will have perma- nent headquarters in the Armory, and Albert Pochelon, their hustling secre- tary, will be in constant attendance to enlighten those who are not al- ready members of the great mutual benefit to be derived from belonging to this branch of the S. A. F. Ap- plications for membership in the S. A. F. are coming in freely, and the record for new members will likely equal or exceed that of the great 1912 convention held in Chicago. Retailers will please take notice : R. E. Loeben, Gloversville, N. Y., has donated .f.50 to be used for some purpose at the S. A. F. convention and exhibition in the advancement of floriculture. The advisory committee has decided to offer this in two prizes, to ■ be known as the R. E. Loeben prizes : First — Loving cup valued at $30. Second — Loving cup valued at $20. These prizes are to be awarded for the best table decoration. The table must be round and not to exceed 6 feet in diamater, set for four persons, floral arrangement only to be judged. The exhibit must be in place not later than 12 o'clock noon of the second day, or Wednesday, August 20. En- tries must be made to John Young, secretary, S. A. F. Flowers to be kept in fresh condition for the rest of the week. Table and accessories to bo furnished by the exhibitor. C. N. Ruedlinger, chairman of the local committee on sports, has been very busy securing prizes, and arrang- ing the details of the bowling tourna- ment, and the sports which will take place on the day of the outing at Tonka Bay. Mr. Ruedlinger an- nounces that he has received from Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, the very in- interesting prize of a life membership in the S. A. F. This, to the writer, seems to be the most interesting prize ever offered at any convention, and if other donors of prizes would do like- wise they would find that the same would be very attractive. John A. Young, Sec'y. Convention Exlilbitors, Augfust 9. The following is a list of firms who have reserved indoor space at the trade exhibition to be held in connection with the Minneapolis convention, Aug- ust 19-23 : The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. A. A. Arnold, Chicago. Chas. D. Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. Est. Lemuel Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago. Castner, Curran & Bullitt, Chicago. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., Newburgh. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. J. B. Deamud, Chicago. H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. H. G. Dreyer & Son, Cleveland, O. E. L. Hedstrom & Co., Chicago. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago. Hitchings & Co., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Hummel & Downing Co., Milwaukee. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Knight & Struck Co., New York. H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis. Lord & Burnham Co., New York. W. A. Manda, Orange, N. J. ■ McNeff-Swanson Co., Chicago, 111. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Michigan Cut Flower Exch., Detroit. Minnesota Weatherproof & Glazing Co., Minneapolis, Minn. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. Perkins-King Co. Peters & Reed Pottery, Zanesville, O. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. E. Allen Pierce, Waltham, Mass. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind. Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. Revere Rubber Co., Boston. Mass. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Schloss Bros., New York. E. B. Stackhouse, Waretown, N. J. E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. G. E. Travis Co., Henry, 111. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Wertheimer Bros., New York. J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, la. T. H. Wright, Los Angeles, Cal. OUTDOOR EXHIBITS. A. T. Boddington. New York. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, L. I. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, O. L. S. Donaldson Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago. Holm & Olson, Inc., St. Paul, Minn. Max Kaiser, Merriam Park, Minn. Wm. P. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. G. Malmquist, Minneapolis, Minn. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn. Thomas Meehan & Sons, Dresher, Pa. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis. The Nagel Greenhouses, Minneapolis. Northrup-King & Co., Minneapolis. Rose Hill Nursery, Minneapolis, Minn. C. N. Ruedlinger, Minnea'polis, Minn. C. A. Schaefer, LaCrosse, Wis. William Tricker, Arlington, N. J. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons, W. Marsh, Md. H. B. Whitted, Minneapolis, Minn. Will Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. E. F. Winterson Co., Chicago. National Association of Gardeners. A meeting of the members of the National Association of Gardeners at- tending the convention of the Society of American Florists, in Minneapolis, will be held in the Armory on Wed- nesday evening, August 20, at 7:30 o'clock, to which all gardeners are invited. There will be no routine busi- ness. The meeting is called simply to offer an opportunity to the mem- bers from the east to become ac- quainted with their western brethren. Following the meeting the members will adjourn to the lecture to be given by Theodore Wirth on the parks and boulevards of Minneapolis. M. C. Ebel, Sec'y. Morris County Gardeners and Florists. The eighteenth annual flower show of the Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society will be held October 28-29 in the assembly rooms, Madi- son, N. J. The Madison class in vege- tables, with a first prize of $75.00, sec- ond prize of $50.00 and third prize of $25.00 will be one of the features. The citizens of Madison are putting up the prizes just to show their friendly feeling for the society. The oflicers are as follows : John Dunn, president, Madison, N. J.; Ernest E. Wild, vice president, Madison, N. J.; Wm. F. Duckham, treasurer, Madi- son, N. J.; Edw. Reagan, Morristown, N. J., secretary. Edward Reagan, Sec'y. Shenandoah. Ia. — E. O. Stevens will succeed O. B. Stevens as manager of the Shenandoah Greenhouses. The new manager, although a former resi- dent of this city, has for the past eight years held responsible positions in Chi- cago, New York and Philadelphia, and is well fitted for his new position. 1913- The American Florist. 163 oTrfwrnrTTii"- ' ■'•'H-^\ 'm >a«i lit E. P. Holm. L. L. May. C. F. Vogt. A. S. Rice. Chas. J. C. Houck. S. D. Dysinger. J. G. Taylor. G. Malmquist. SOME PROMINENT MEN IN THE TWIN CITIES' TRADE. J. A. Ridgway, :16'1: The America n Fl orist. Aug-. i6. St. Louis. ■r-- LARGE SUPPLY, LITTLE DEMAND. The hot weather continued all week and dull business with it. The whole- salers are cleaning up, painting their stores and preparing for fall business. Flowers continue to arrive in large quantities. Roses, hardy hydrangeas, asters, tube " roses and gladioli are again plentiful and are sold cheap in large lots In order to unload. Fancy iPrices on a few well-grown varieties are obtained. American Beauty roses are plentiful. CLUB MEETING. A meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club -was held Thursday, August 9, at the Odd Fellows' Hall, about 45 'members being present. The featur,e iwas the election of officers. After gen- jeral business was" over ballots were iissued and the following were elected 'to office for the ensuing year: W. J. iPilcher, Kirkwood, president; Adolph |Janeke. vice-president; Wm. C. Smitlj, !of the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral iCo., treasurer; J. J. Beneke, secretary. IFrank Windier, of the Windier Whole- lsale-..-EloraJ.. -Co., - was chosen -as -the three-year term trustee. Wm. Osseck and John Connor' are ■ holdover trus- tees. Frank Robinson, manager of the fall.flower show.-and Wm. Bouche, landscape gardener, were elected mem- bers. The following made applications to become members of the club : Ernst Strehle, superintendent of parks; John Morris, John Mylot, Dominic Bova,' Max Pelletier. It was announced that $1,500 was subscribed towards the $2,- 000 fund to be given by the iiorists as prizes for window decorations. The club also subscribed $100 to be given as special prizes. , NOTES. ' C. A. Kuehn's counters are always filled with good quality stock. His gladioli are among the best in town. The same may be said of his lily of the valley and lilies. He has also a fine assortment of florists' supplies. Mr. Kuehn takes great pride in es- corting visitors through his modern and up-to-date establishment, the fin- est in the west. The following officers of the State Florists' Association of Illinois will go to Minneapolis via the boat route and will accompany the local crowd : Fred Ammann and wife, Edwardsville; Chas. Loveridge, wife and daughters, Peoria; F. L. Washburn and wifej Bloomington; H. E. Smith and wife, Danville; E. A. Gay and wife, Belle- ville. The County Growers' Association met last Wednesday evening, August! 6. Wm. C. Smith was a visitor. Mr.; ^mith was called upon to suggest a' iiesolution proposing to eliminate the' liractice of treating after the meet- iing, it generally being the custom among the florists that after a meet- ing they adjourn to a cafe. The reso- lution was read by Hugo Grip and seconded by W. J. Pilcher, and was carried unanimously. H. G. Berning's store is a very busy spot even in summer. Large quanti- ties of flowers arrive each morning, and the easy way in which all stock is sorted, handled and delivered in so short a space of time is a marvel. Henry's staff is a fast one, but they have to hustle some to keep up with the boss, who is a great worker and always on the job. We regret Mr. Berning's inability to attend the con- vention on account of his wife's ill- ness. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is always a busy place. William Os- sfeck and "Billy" Smith are always oil ; the 'go. and the staff along with them. The county growers are seen here in numbers. Wm. C. Mackle met with a painful accident recently. He was out driving when the horse took fright at a pass-, ( ing automobile, throwing him out of the buggy. He was much shaken up. Motris H. Levine, representing Lion & Co., New York, and Frank Farney, representing the M. Rice Co., Phil- adelphia, Pa., are with us and appear to be doing lots of business. Edward P. Ciszkowski, the Cass ave- nue florist, has remodeled and painted his store and has it now well filled with decorative plants and all varie- ties of cut flowers. We present to the readers of this issua H. G. Berning's staff, photo- graphed by Oscar Kuehn, who is the , official and popular photographer of the Florists' Club. George H. Angermueller has a splen- did variety in all kinds of supplies during the past week. The boys have ' cleaned up and the store presents a bright appearance. An effort will be made by the local contingent at the convention to cap- ; ture next year's meeting place for ' this city. A band of rooters will push the movement. ! \ We regret to announce that Henry i Ostertag has a sore foot. Henry is unable to wear a shoe, but is. around 'arid' doing *"his~ share of the''wo'rkr" Billy Meyer is in with some asters, both white and -pink. -'His -violets are looking well, which is rather unusual at the , present-tiBje. -. ^.. -. , ' Everything , is ready for the parties going by boat to Minneapolis. Be- tween 35 and, 40 will form the St:. Louis contingent. : Frank McCave. representing the A. L. Randall Co. of Chicago, was with ^s all week. He likes St. Louis very much. i ' Werner Bros, are building three new houses this summer to be devoted to roses, carnations and sweet peas. ' George Waldbart has left on a trip to Europe to be gone for two months. many cases. Asters are also very plentiful now, whereas they were rather scarce a few days ago. Local stock Is much better than shipped goods. Roses are very poor and are considered bad investments, so the "faker" is having his day. Crocus and rubrum lilies are here in quanti- ty but refuse to move. Carnations are now out of sight, but are not missed. Lilies are good and plentiful, and the same applies to lily of the valley. American Beauty roses are very good for the hot weather we have been having, but the majority of the other flowers have been af- fected not a little by the weather. Green goods are very scare and more Asparagus Sprengeri and A. plumosa could be used. Trade among both wholesalers and retailers is reported very bad from all sources, but very little can be expected until Septem- ber arrives to stir things up. CLUB PICNIC. The Florists' Club picnic, which was held at, Moss Side grove, was a great success. W^e had about 350 people, mostly ladies, and all reported an'unusually good time. Nearly all of the prizes were carried off by An- drew Spitzner- and Jane Brooks, who proved to be the athletic stars of the -day. The trip- lasted three or four hours each way, and dancing helped to pass the time up and down the river. The baseball gamie was a farce, the wholesalers winning with a score of 14 to 8. NOTES. The Zieger Co. reports a very heavy job -.at the Ober funeral, among ithe features being a "gates ajar" of- ifering, 10x12 feet. This firm has a :very fine window display well worth igoing to see. "^% m STAFF OF H. G. BERNING, WHOLESALE FLORIST, ST. LOUIS, MO. Tim Matchen and wife of Chicago were in the city and visited friends during the week. The Metropolitan Floral Co. is paint- ing and remodeling its store. A. W. Breiham is now cutting some . good tuberoses. W. F. Pittsburg. MAKKET GLUTTED. There are gluts on in every line of stock, particularly gladioli, which are swamping the market. There are also sorne of the finer varieties such as Klondike, Augusta, Mrs. King, Niagara and America, which do not give the cheaper varieties much of a chance, as there are so inany of them. These varieties are very cheap, not bringing ever three , or four cents in Among the vacationists are Geo. Franks of Gallagher & Franks, Wm. CoUigan and W. A. Clark of the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co., E. J. McCal- lum and O. Loeffler of the McCallum Co. Lorch & Hofmeister have closed their retail store on Fourth avenue, after being in business for about four years. A new firm by the name of Ross Bros, is reported to be ready to start a retail store In DuBois this fall. John James is contemplating open- ing a new retail store in Braddock. J. L. Giesey has returned from a visit to Chicago. J. Owosso, Micii. — The Owosso Floral Co. and Sunnyside Greenhouses lost from 80 to 90 per cent of their glass in a furious hail storm August 8. t9'3- The American Florist. 1G5 Mayvood, 111. H. W. ■U'ehriiKinn and family left In their auto this week for Lake Zu- rich, where they will spend their va- cation. They will join Max Awlzzus and wife, of Chicago, who left for the same resort a few days previous. Mr. Awlzzus is employed in the rose department of the K. C. Amling Co.'s store. Three-legged race for boys — Ralph Zea and William Simonds, first; Law- rence Barney and Louis Miller sec- ond. uO-yard dash for girls under six- teen— -Rose Friedberg, first; Helen Koyal, second. nO-yard dash for boys under 10 — Louis Millard, first; Ralph Zea, sec- ond. PICNICKERS AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH, AUGUST 6. Some cf the Washington and Baltimore Florists. The Addison Orphan Home outing in the form of an automobile trip to Aurora and Elgin was managed by A. F. Amling. All the florists in this vicinity took part in the trip and about 50 automobiles were in use. Ernest Housemann, son of Carl Housemann, ran into an automobile with his motor cycle last week and came off second best. Fortunately he sustained no serious injury, but his machine was a complete wreck. The A. T. Hay Floral Co. has moved from its old location to the Theatre building on Fifth avenue. Walter F. Amling and Herbert Am- ling will return on August 17 from their vacation in Iowa. Arthur Ruetfer, assistant manager at H. W. Wehrmann's, has returned from his vacation. Chas. Cassier, the well-known local florist, has opened a retail store at 6 Fifth avenue. Otto Amling and wife will leave next week for a vacation at Bang's lake. — Collatz and family spent the week end at Bang's lake, Maconda. W. A. A. Wasliln£:toii and Baltimore Flort&ts. THE ANNUAL OUTING. The annual outing of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Md., and the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, was held jointly at Chesapeake Beach. August 5. The results of the athletic events were as follows : 15-yard dash for girls under seven — Elmira McLennan, first; Helen Wil- liams, second; Evelyn Myers, third. 15-yard dash for boys under seven — Eugene Lydanne, first; Lloyd Greble, second; Bernard Dove, third. 25-yard dash for girls under twelve — Clara Myers, first; Helen Nugent, second. 25-yard dash for boys under twelve — Grant Miller, first; Henry King, sec- ond. Egg race for ladies — May Niswan- der, first; Miss W. H. Laboflsh, sec- ond: Mrs. B. Wilson, third. 100-yard dash for men; Grotto and florists only — P. Dawick, first; C. Tol- son. second. Pipe race for men — E. S. Shipe, first; J. H. Faunce, second. 50-yard dash for married ladies — Mrs. J. Crawford, first; Mrs. May Nis- wander, second. 100-yard dash for boys under six- teen— Louis Millard, first; Ralph Zea, second. 100-yard dash for florists onU' — George C. Shaefer, first; R. L. Jen- kins, second. 50-yard dash for men — B. Daniel, first; Oscar B. Johnson, second. 50-yard dash for girls over sixteen — Josephine Xanten, first; May Nls- wander, second. Sack race for boys under sixteen — Ralph Zea, first; Richard Carnago, second. Three-legged race for men — Gene Zea and W. S. Lingebach, first; George O'Brien -and George Shipe, second. 50-yard dash for ladies — May Nis- wander, first; Alice Reld, second. 50-yard sack race for men — W. S. Lingebach, first; O. B. Robinson, sec- ond. Bowling (single) for ladies — Mrs. Bauer, Baltimore, first; Mrs. Sim- monds, Washington, second; Mrs. Cooke, Washington, third. Bowling, flve-n)an team — Washing- ton florists won from Baltimore flor- ists, with George C. Shaefer, R. M. McLennan, G. Eiker, G. C. Dalglish, and William H. Ernest. Quoits (single) — Messrs. Fritz, Kearns, and Cook, of Baltimore, were the three winners. Quoits (doubles) — George C. Shaefer and George H. Cooke were the win- ners. The Baltimore florists won the ball game from the Washington florists by a score of 4 to 1. The races were conducted by Samuel F. Shreve, chair- man of the committe on athletics, as- sisted by Charles Zurhost, secretary of the general committee; E. W. Zea, Julius Egloff. Harry Scroggins, and George C. Dalglish, while the bowling features were supervised by William H. Ernest, and George H. Cooke. The Late Hugh Lee. Hugh Lee, an expert rose grower, who had worked for many years at different ranges of Chatham a.nd Sum- mit, N. J., died at-his home, IS Hughes place. Summit, August 4. He was 59 years old and a native of Ireland, coming to this country when a boy. The writer's earliest recollections of him is when he was with John N. May, the well-known rose grower of Sum- mit, where he remained four years. From the May range he went to Frank Moore, Chatham, and it was there that an occurrence gave him considerable prominence. It was in 1890 that in a bed of Mermet roses he was grow- ing he discovered a sprout which he knew was something above the ordi- nary. He grew it on and in 1893 it was disseminated by Mr. Moore as the Bridesmaid rose. Its subsequent liis- tory is well known to the trade. It may here be mentioned that when the stock was disseminated Mr. Moore, in appreciation of Mr. Lee's foresight, paid him 10 per cent of tlie receipts from the sale of plants. He remained at the Moore range for seven years and was later employed by Samuel Lum of Chatham, and by other rose growers of that vicinity. He is sur- vived by a wife and six children, An- nie and Helen Lee, Joseph, Frank and William Lee, of Summit, and Edward Lee, who resides in Indiana. The funeral was held on the morning of August 7 from St. Teresa's Roman Catholic Church, Summit, the burial taking place in the parish cemetery. A. p. F. PICNICKERS AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH, AUGUST 5. Committees of Washington and Baltimore Fiorists With Baltimore Boys' Ba id. 166 The American Florist. Aug. i6. The American Florist Established 18S5. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year: Canada .$2 00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. J2.50. Subscrptions accepted only from those In the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE lOOPAGESWlTHCOVEBS CONTRNTS. The coming couventioii 145 — Public buildings ut' the Twin Cities 14o — University farm 145 — J. K. M. L. Farqubar (portrait' 14G — Fruit growing iu Miune.sota 14G — Theo. Wirth (portrait) 147 A red sunflower 147 Florists' Palms 147 — Old stock and seedlings 147 The carnation 148 — After planting iu . . .' 148 John Young (portrait) 14S Sesonal borders of heardy ao\vers 14S Wm. F. Kasting (portrait) 149 A comparison of flowers 149 Aquatics 150 — NymphaeUs and uelnmbriums 150 Minneapolis convention ball (ilhis. i 150 Minneapolis Club building ( illus. ) 1.50 Prominent members of S. A. F. (portraits). 151 The rose 152 — Stevenson's shell pink Killarue.v sport (illus.J 132 — Prepare for cool nights 152 Old round tower. Miuueajiolis (illus. i 152 Chamber of Commerce, Minneapolis (illus. 1. 152 The grower at the convention 153 With the growers 154 — Dailledouze Bros., Brookl.yn. X. Y 154 — A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn 154 Art gallery. Minneapolis (illus. 1 154 Outdoor e.xhibits, Miuueapolis convention (illus. ) 153 The Kobt. Craig Co 135 Plant Notes — Gerauiums 15(5 — Decorative plants 156 — Tulips and narcissi 156 — Peonies 156 — Geranium Maxime Kovalcvski (illus. )... .156 — Peony P'eli.v Croiisse ( illus. i 157 Canadian Horticultural .Association 157 — President Muston's address 137 — Secretary's report 158 — Treasurer's report 138 —Trade exhibit 1.38 — Trussel's favorite perennials 158 Chairmen of Minneapolis convention com- mittees (portraits) 159 Retail store management 160 Chrysanthemums 160 — Seasonable notes 160 Prominent members. Ladies, S. A. F. (por- traits) 161 Societ.v of American Florists 162 Prominent men in the Twin Cities' trade (portraits) 163 St. Louis 164 Pittsburg 164 Lee Hugh 163 Editorial J66- — Chrysanthemum Society of America 166 — Hail losses paid quickly 166 — Outlook good 166 —St. Louis Flower Show 166 — Chicago to Minneapolis 166 — New York to Minneapolis 166 — Boston to Minneapolis 166 — Minneapolis hotel rates 166 Baltimore 184 Chicago 186 Chicago norists' Club 192 Philadelphia 194 Cincinnati 194 New York ......196 Louisville. Ky ". 19S Milwaukee 198 Seed trade 204 — American Seed Trade Ass'n 204 — Onion sets 204 — The pea crop 204 — New .Jersey seed crops 204 — Colorado seed- crops 204 — Iowa seed cror[s 204 Minneapolis ....'. 206 Nursery Trade 216 — British Columbia fruit 216 — Tree planting societies in Norway 216 Montreal 218 Market gardeners 220 — The potato crop 220 — Mulching celery 220 Albany. N. Y 220 Florists' Fertilizers 222 — The law of limiting factors 222 THE cover of this issue sho-ws views of the convention city and its parks. Chrysanthemum Society of America. The preliminary premium list for the twelfth annual exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America is now reaijy. The exhibition will be held this year at Chicago in coopera- tion with the Horticultural Society of Chicago and the Chicago Florists' Club, at the Art Institute, November 5-7. Copies of the premium list may be had on application to Secretary R. J. -Haight,- 536 -South -Clark street, Chi- cago. Hail Losses Paid Quickly. ■yVe reproduce herewith one of many similar letters received by Secretary John G. Esler of the Florists' Hail Association, thanking him for the prompt settlement of claims on ac- count of losses by hall damage to greenhouses. Mr. John G. Esler, Sec'y, Florists' Hail Assn., Saddle River, N. J. Dear Sir — Our company wishes to thank you for your check of July 28 covering our loss by hall. The busi- ness-like way and the promptness with which this loss was handled would cheer most any unfortunate. Yours very truly, Kemble-Smith-Flindt Co. Boone, la., Aug. 5, 1913. The Outlook Good. Trade prospects for the fall and winter, according to reports from cor- respondents of the New York Com- mercial, continue optimistic in tone this week. Nowhere is any deep de- pression reported and merchants gen- erally as well as railroad heads de- clare the outlook excellent. Some little irregularity exists in certain ciuarters owing to the uncer- tainty of the corn crop, taut ^this is largely offset by prospects of a bumper yield of wheat. The money situation reflects less tension with a better un- derstanding regarding the pending currency bill, and security markets at home and abroad show improving ten- dencies. One feature which resulted in making money more easy has been the quick application of southern and western bankers for allotments of the .f.50.000.000 currency issue promised by the secretary of the treasury. The prospect of peace in the Balkans also is expected to be. reflected in the mar- ket here. — New te*. 11 ll^^l POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S PLANT A. POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S PLANT B. POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S PLANT C NOTE — The first Seven Houses of Range A are D^votsd to Blooming Plants ani Decorative Stock. 172 The American Florist.. Aug. io WE 6R0W EVERYTHING IN Gut Flowers and Plants And Handle Everything in SUPPLIES. YOU can obtain anything in the above lines from us at all times, so bear this in mind when ordering in the future, as it will save you considerable money in express charges. Business building is like character building in that we gain the goal of success by rendering service. We must give to our business more than we take out of it, and we must give to our patrons in one form or another more than we receive from them in the way of compensation. The fact that we have been giving them better quality than almost all other houses at practically the same priqes has been the secret of the wonder- ful growth of our business. Think this over and when order- ing in the future be sure that the order goes to the right firm Poehlmann Bros. Co. 1244 E. Randolph St. ^fSKs*""' CHICAGO, ILL. 19^3- The American Florist. 178 Budlong's Bjue Ribbon Valley is the kind tlie most Exacting Florists use FOR Wedding Bouquets Where there is a desire to have the best. If you have not been using it send us your next order and you will never use any other than our BLUE RIBBON VALLEY We are now in good crop and can give you anything in Sea- sonable Cut Flowers. Quality speaiis louder tiian prices. Visit Our Store and Greenhouses While You are in the City OUR MOTTO: Honest Dealings Good Values We aim to please in every respect and out- of-town customers will be benefited by sending us their orders; by so doing you will find we can Save you money. We grow our own stock, thereby assur- ing you of getting absolutely fresli stock, besides, Saving you the commission man's profit. Buy Direct from the Grower J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS L. D. Phone Central 3120 174 The American Florist. Aug. i6, A Cordial Invite |S extended to all visiting florists to make our store your head- quarters while you are in the city, either before or after returning from the Minneapolis Convention. Our new home is located at 30 East Randolph street and is a fitting testimonial of our rapid progress in the wholesale cut flower business. Careful attention to all orders has made us a host of customers and through these customers our business has been enabled to expand until today we are recognized as one of the leading wholesale houses in the great central cut flower market. You will find it to your advan- tage to trade with us, so the sooner you start the better it will be for you. Your business to us means business to you. ZECH & NANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street ... CHICAGO, ILL. We shall be pleased to have you visit us when in the Twin Cities. HOLM & OLSON ST. PAUL The largest and best equipped flower store in America. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 19^3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s r. 175 ODR 0REENH0USE5 Known as the Largest Range of Glass in America. ■:»?»' >*.. ! ! ; I ; ^—/-t; \«" ■"■•\^ Visit Them-Also Our Store Before or after attending the S. A. F. Convention in Minneapolis and you will be well repaid for your trouble. Our store is centrally located on all the lead- ing car lines and is the ideal place to meet your friends or receive your mail while you are in Chicago. The greenhouses are devoted exclusively to the growing of cut flowers and the plants are in a very healthy condition, which is nothing unusual and will give you a little idea just how stock is turned out in our mammoth rose factory. To reach the greenhouses, take Rosehill car on Dearborn and Randolph streets and get off at Reinberg's Greenhouses. YOU CANNOT MISS THEM. Peter Peinberg Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 176 The American Florist. Aug. i6, The Kuetm Building. I^eo^clii^.^ to C A. KDEHN The Most Modern and Up to Date Whpbale Florists' Supply tae IN THE WEST FANCY m FLOWERS ME DESIGNS 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Everything in Cut Flowers H« G« Berning, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. We Have the Goods at All Times. I9U- The American Florist. 177 FOR OOOD FLOWERS GOOD SERVICE AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT ALWAYS COME TO US mmmmmmmmm ^^^ ■ OUR AIM ^H is to treat every one right and with ^H^^^^^l this constantly in ^lE^llHr^ Ij l^^^l view we will sure- ^^^HIP^ ^ni^ ^^^^1 ly be friends if you ^^^^^P- JmA ^^^H will but do your ^^^^|L^^j|||^H| ^^^H part. : ; : : : ^^^V^^H ^^1 mmmmmmmmm ^^^^HHHf i'^^^^^^^H 1 i^mmmmmmm Blfi SUPPLY of summer stock and every arrange- ment made for fall and winter with the best growers in and around Chicago. : : : : mmmmmmmmm A. L. VAUGHAN. The original of the center figure in this advertisement hopes that everyone will have a good time at the Minneapolis Convention and that when the bat- - tie is over and the smoke has rolled away and you have settled down to actual business you will think favorably of giving us a share of your fall patronage. Our service means a great deal to you for there is nothing in the Cut Flower or Green line that we don't sell or handle, and we claim to be able to give you as much actual value for your money as any other firm in Chicago. Try Vaughan Service and be satisfied. You'll save money on everything. Start right now and drop in and see us when you have a chance. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES Central 2571 Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO 178 The American Florist. ^^^s-- i(>. H- Bayersdorfer & Co^ THE FLORISTS^ SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA. We will demonstrate that we have earned the above title by our display in the trade exhibit of the Minneapolis Convention. All the 1913 Novelties of the European markets. All the latest ideas of our factory. Artistic up-to-date creations, original in every line and color. Samples of all the staple articles of everyday use. In a word it will be found the most wonderful and varied collection of florists supplies ever gotten together. Mr. Sydney Bayersdorfer and Martin Rekauf together with a large corps of assistants will be on hand to welcome you. H. BAYERSDORTER & CO., The Florists' Supply House of America 1 129 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. jP THE NID-CONTINENTAL ^{ FLOWER SHOW ST. LOUIS COLISEUM NOVEMBER 10 to 15, 1913. Extends Greetings to the Members of the S. A. F. and Q. H. in Convention Assembled Among the St Louis Boosters in attendance see: J. F. Amman F. Gorly Otto G. Koenig W. C. Smith F. C. Weber F. W. Bruenig E. W. Guy Frank M. Robinson R. J. Windier W. C. Young Edwin Denker A. Jablonsky C. A. Kuehn Frank Windier Headquarters: HOTEL RADISSON For Further Information Address, . FRANK M. ROBINSON, Secretary and Manager, . %. Coliseum, ST. LOUIS, MO, .^ I9I3- The American Florist. 179 You Are Always WELCOME to make our store your headquarters while in the city. We are located in the very heart of the great central cut flower market and everything in our placeis atyour disposal. N. J. Wietor. VISIT OIR GREENHOISES 143 IN NUMBER and you will be well repaid for your trouble. All the stock is in fine shape and will give you a little idea how well it is grown in our establishment. Henry Wietor. THE LATCH STRING IS ALWAYS OUT So if you find it impossible to stop in on your way to Minneapolis do so on returning or any other time and we will endeavor to make things pleasant for you. Chicago is a pretty good sized city and its cut flower market is the largest in the world, and one of the three largest firms doing business in this market is Wietor Bros., the one firm you should get acquainted with. DO IT NOW. YOU SHOULD BE ONE OF OUR REGULAR CUSTOMERS WIETOR BROS WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 180 The American Florist. Atig. i6 Reed & Keller, 122 West 25th St., New York. FLORISTS^ SUPPLIES We Manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets^ Wire Worlc and Novelties and Carry a Full Line of Both Imported and Domeslic Florists' Supplies "Pink Wonder" raHE wonder of the color age will be demonstrated at the Minn- eapolis Convention. It is the finest fluid for coloring white flowers that there is and is sold. at $1.00 per bottle. One bottle after mixing will color thousands of blooms and will mean many a dollar to you, for if a customer wants pink roses, carnations, or asters, you can supply him with the desired color even though you have only the white in the store. It only takes a few minutes to color the blooms, for the flower is dipped in the solution and a short time after has such a natural color that nine in ten would not detect the difference. A sample bottle with instructions will be sent postpaid to anyone upon receipt of $1.00. GENERAL AGENTS J. B. Deamud Co. Wholesale Florists. 160 N. Wabash Ave., .... CHICAGO, ILL. 1913' The American Florist. 18i Large Quantities But The Same High Qnality Bassett k Washburn's Announcement To The Trade During the past twelve months we have built 18 large new houses devoted to Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums at Greggs Station, which is two miles west of the Hinsdale Station. These in addition to our home ranges of glass at Hinsdale, give us a very large increase in output. We have always maintained a reputation for the high class quality of the flowers we produce and cater especially to the shipping trade. We cut our flowers to carry well and impress on all buyers the advantage of getting their flowers direct of a large grower. We cordially invite all visiting florists to call and inspect our stock of flowers and see the new style of construction in building our houses. When You Buy Your Stock in this market please bear in mind that if you buy of us you get the best stock that money can produce. We are constantly adding to our experience of three generations of growing and wholesaling, and are constantly striving to produce for your needs the best quality of goods obtainable. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock and an even run of grades. BASSEH & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, STORE, fmS^7"Sl: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CfllCAfiO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. 182 The American Florist. AlLo-. o i6. FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. Florists are invited to inspect our NOVELTIES and also our regular lines of Flower Boxes at our exhibit at the Minneapolis Convention. Do not place your fall orders for boxes elsewhere until you have seen our complete line. Something new all the time for the live ones. Always get your supply from us. Falra Green, Mist Gray, Mist Brown, Per lOO 16x 4 x3 $1.85 20x 4 x3 2.15 18x 5 x3 2.15 21x 5 x3 2.50 24x 5 x3V4 3.00 30x 5 x3V2 3.30 36x 5Wx3!4 4.50 21x 7 xSH 3.25 24x 8 x4 3.85 24x8 x5 4.15 28x 8 x4 4.35 28x8 .\5 5.00 36x 8 x5, Telescope. 7.00 40x 8 x5 " 9.00 42x 8 x5 " 11 00 SO.xlO x5 " 7.00 36x10 ■xS ■' 9.00 42x10 x5 " 13.00 48x10 x5 " 15.00 White Glaze, Green Glaze, Pink Glaze. Per 100 16x 4 x3 % 2.65 20x 4 x3 3.00 18x5 x3 3.00 21x 5 x3 .3..50 24x5 x3H 3.75 30x5 x3i/2 4.50 36x5^2x3^2 5.65 18x6 x3H 3.65 2lx 7 y.iVi 4.00 21x 8 x4 4.65 24x 8 x4 5.25 24x 8 x5 5.75 2Bx 8 x4 6.00 28x8 x5 6.50 36x 8 x5. Telescope. 9.00 40x 8 x5 ■■ 11.00 42x 8 x5 " 13.25 36x10 x5 " 11 00 42x10 x5 '■ 15 00 48x10 x5 " 18.00 Extra Heavy Spray and Design — Palm Green. Per 100 $ 7.50 10.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 13.00 15.00 19.00 25.00 16.00 12.50 14.50 16.00 17.50 16.00 18.50 20.00 23x12x5, Telescope 30x12x6 20xl2-x8 12x12x8 16x16x8 20x20x8 24x24x8 28x28x8 32x32x8 28x22x8 24xl4.x8 30x14x8 36x14x8 40x14x8 32x17x8 36x17x8 42x17x8 Extra Heavy Spray and Design — Mist Gray, Mist Brown. Per 100 3rxl2x 6. Telescope. $10.50 20xl2x 8 ■■ 10.00 16xl6x 8 " 10.50 20x20x 8 " 13.50 24x24x 8 '■ 15.50 24x24x10 '■ 20.00 28x28x 8 . " 19.50 32x32x 8 '• 25.50 24xl4x 8 " 13.00 30xl4x 8 " 15.00 36xl4x 8 " 16.25 40xI4x 8 " 17.75 42xl7x 8 '■ 20.50 No prititing charge on lots of 300 or over of assorted sizes. Samples of board mailed on application. Violet and Corsage Boxes. White and Violet Glaze. Per 100 7x4x4 $2.50 8x5x5 3.00 10x6x5H 3.50 12x8x5H 4.50 14xl0.x8, Telescope,... 8.50 Plain Violet. 7x4x4 1.75 8x5x5 2.25 10x6x5(^2 2.50 llx8x5H 350 Mist Gray, Mist Brown, Palm Green. 7x4x4 2.50 8x5x5 2.75 10.x6x5!^ 3.00 12x8x554 3.50 lSx6,\5 3.50 14xl0.x8, Telescope.... 6.00 A. A. Arnold, 16-18-20-22 S. PEORIA ST., DlSPT. F. Chicago I THE RIBBON HOUSE I SCHLOSS BROS. 542 and 544 Broadway, NEW YORK I Headquarters, for Flofists' RJbbons, CUffofls and Novelties | %mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO. Induiated Fibre Vases. Diam. Deep Per crate of 6 No. 0. S inches, 13 inches $3.30 No. 1. 5% inches, 10 inches 2.85 No. 2. 4!/2inches, 9 inches' 2.50 No. 3. 4 inches, 6 inches 2.10 No. 4. 3 inches, 4H inches 1.65 No. 11. 5V4 inches. 18 inches 3.30 No. 22. 4V2 inches, 15 inches 2.85 N0.33. 4y2 inches, 12 inches 2.50 No.44. 3V4 inches, 9 inches 2.10 Moss. Sphagnum Moss, large size bale $1.50 Green Slieet Moss. Per bundle $ .35 Per bale (of 5 bundles) : 1.25 Per 5 bundle lots for 6.00 Prepared Adlantum. (Or Maiden hair fern.) Extra fine quality, per 100 $6.00 Doves. Each Doz. Prime quality $1.25 $12.00 First quality l.CO 10.50 Minature Doves 50 5.00 Magnolia Leaves. Prepared Magnolias. Green, Brown or Red, per box of 1000 $1,35 Wheat Sheaves. Sizes. Each Doz. 15 inches $.15 $ .90 16 inches 20 1.35 17 inches 25 1.80 19 inches 30 2.70 20K2inches 40 3.60 22 inches 50 4..50 23H inches 60 5.40 25 inches 75 6.30 26^5 inches 90 7'20 28 inches 1.00 9.00 ■30 inches 1.25 10.80 No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No, 9. No. 10. No. 11. Mastica. Used for glazing greenhouses. Per gal SI. 35 Machine for using same, each 1.25 Special price on quantities of mastica furnished on application. Glazing Points. The Peerless glazing points are very desirable for florists use. Per box of 1000 $ ,60 5 boxes of 1000, per box 55 (Special price on large quantity.) Cane Sticks. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6to9ft.long 60 5.00 (500 at 1000 rate.) /p/j. The American Flo fist. 183 RAEDLEINS Will Have Very Fine Basket Exhibits NEXT. ^ ... WEEK tine at the NEXT WEEK Minneapolis Convention And the Other at Their Chicago Salesrooms ^ Save your basket order until you have seen our line, for it is the best manufactured today, and contains all the styles that you may need and costs less money than elsew^here. If you have not bought any baskets from us before, you should do so at the first opportunity, for dealing with us means much to you. fl To reach our city salesrooms take a Division street,|Elston, Armitage or Chicago avenue car at State and Randolph streets and get off at Huron street. Anybody can tell you w^here we are. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Milwaukee Ave, CHIOAGO. ILLINOIS. wm 184 The American Florist. Aug. i6. Put Yovr Dollars in GEORGIA PECAN GROVES or A Three Year Old Pecan Orchard; Cotton Raised Between Trees. Photographed July 18, 1913. GOOD FARM LANDS And Watch Them Grow THE PAPER SHELL PECAN industry is a success. It has been fully demonstrated and we know a Pecail Orchard when put out in the right kind of soil and SCienlifiC horticultural care is given in devel- oping the trees that it will prove to be one of the safest and most profitable industries we have. The Jackson Groves are the premium groves of the world. Many of our groves are bearing and giving an increasing in- come every year. Our groves are located at Baconton, Ga., known as the pecan belt of the United States. AVERAGE ANNUAL INCOME (20 Trees to the Acre, 46 Feet 8 Inches Apart, 50c per pound.) Age of Trees Pounds per Tree. Annual Income per Tree. Annual Income per Acre. 4 years A few nuts 5 " 5 pounds $ 2.50 $ 50.00 6 " 10 " 5.00 100.00 7 " 20 " 10.00 200.00 8 " 40 " 20.00 400.00 The above estimate may seem large, but we will convince you that our experience has been better than this. At Baconton, Ga., Mitchell Co., the paper shell pecan crop sold last season (1912) at an average of 80c per pound. But even at 25c per pound, see what the income will be. Remember you do not have to leave your home or your business to secure this income. We are now selling budded trees which were put out last January. The soil in this tract is the very best for pecan culture. The groves are sold in five acre tracts, 20 trees to an acre, price $250.00 per acre, ten per cent in cash, balance in 60 monthly installments, without interestjthe company to care for the trees during purchase contract. We also have a few older groves to offer, some bearing this year. Write for information. If you are interested in high class farm lands get our proposition before buying elsewhere. For full information write Annual Income per 5 Acre Tract. $ 250.00 500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 Iv. A. Special Agent JACKSON PECAN GROVES CO. 29 S. LA SALLE STREET, Room 424, CHICAGO, ILL. Baltimore. '. MARKET DULL. The flower market is a little dull at present. Gladioli, asters and the usual outdoor flowers are plentiful, but of poor quality. Roses are not in much demand except for funeral work and a few belated weddings. CLUB OUTING. The local florists report a fine time on their annual outing, which took place July 31. Leaving here Thurs- day, they spent the day at Berlin, where they were entertained by J. G. Harrison & Sons at luncheon and sup- per. A drive through the extensive nurseries was one of the features of the day. and peaches, such as grown to perfection in southern Maryland, were enjoyed by all the guests. Ocean City was reached in the evening and a stay by the ocean for several days was very much enjoyed. Among the guests were : I. H. Moss and family, F. Bauer and wife, Jas. Boone and wife; O. Anderson, Mrs. Mrs. Ander- son and Miss Anderson, Robt, Graham and wife, R. Vincent, Jr., and wife, and a host of others. Tuesday, Au- gust 5, they wound up the outing with a boat trip to Chesapeake Beach, where they were joined by the Wash- ington florists. All manner of sports were enjoyed by both men and women. Mrs. F. Bauer won first prize on the ladies' bowling team from Baltimore, receiving a silver salad fork and spoon. The Washington team of men de- feated the Baltimore team, which evened things up nicely. NOTES. Louis Renter and wife of Westerly, Rhode Island, have been visiting E. W. Stevenson of Towson, Md. Mr. Renter's firm has an extensive range of glass, growing roses and carnations largely as well as bedding stock, etc., and does a large retail and wholesale business also. The Florists* "Exchange declineH"*he offer made by Leo Niessen of Phil- adelphia to buy the exchange. Man- ager Perry has been bothered by rheu- matism for some time, but we are glad to know he is improving. The elder Mr. Lehr, father of Lehr Bros., is on the sick list. B. I9I3- The American Florist. 185 Libertyville, 111. The Home of The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. Cut Flowers-Bedding Stock-Vegetable Plants when in need oi any of this stock, write for prices before placing your order elsewhere. You are also cordially invited to visit our establishment whenever the opportunity presents itself and you can rest assured that we will do every- thing to make your visit a pleasant one. We are located on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, and are only a few feet from the station. Come out. You are as welcome as the flowers in May. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. I A Cordial Invitation is extended to all local and visiting florists and their friends to Call and see our stock of plants either before or after returning frorn the Minneapolis Convention. Decorative and Blooming Plants Blooming Plants for Christmas and Easter a Specialty. ^ Take Garfield Park branch of the Metropolitan Elevated to 48th Avenue, ^ walk four blocks north and one block west, or take Madison Street car to 48th 5 Avenue, walk two blocks south and one block west. ^ E^^nMIUir ^^K7^>E«CM llkl 4911 W. QUINCY STREET' i rRANIV OECHSLIN, Chicago, ill. :e W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. Both Long Distance Phones. 1216 Pine Street, - ST. LOUIS, MO. 186 The American Florist. Aug. i6. POEHLMAHN BROS. GO. 72-74 E. Raodolph St. Loisg Distance Phone Randolph 3S CHICAGO, lU. P pgp'NOTE: Send us your name or change of address for our weekly cut flower quotations. Cut Flower Department EASTER LILIES - VALLEY - GLADIOLI - ASTERS Are the best all around flowers for the summer. Ship best; keep best; are best for all kinds of work. VISITORS, We invite you to make our City Store your headquarters while in Chicago, have your mail and telegrams sent in our care. Come direct to our store from depot, your wants and comforts will be looked after. JSig: Olut of £^o«^o«^ On. Especially strong on good Short and Medium. American Beauties, Select Quality Flowers in large supply of short stem up to thirty inch. ROSCS and BcautleS are cut tight in bud for shipping. Continuous repeat orders for our roses is the best proof that they are giving satisfaction. Why not you try an order ? NOTICE:— The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning. Mail orders for shipment during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnest- ly advise Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery where shipments should be made Saturdays or Sundays. Our City Store will close during August and September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. Chicago KOSES MORE PLENTIFUL. The weather last week was ex- tremely warm and the temperature in many parts of the city nearly reached the century mark. The hot weather of course brought in a large supply of roses, especially American Beauty, which are very plentiful at present. The stock in many instances is of a very good quality and the better grades are bringing $2.00 per dozen and in some cases a triiie more, but the majority sell at figures consider- ably less. Killarney is arriving in large quantities and the supply of "White Killarney is again about equal to the demand. Some fine Sunburst, Milady, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Mrs. Aaron Ward are to be had and es- pecially is this true of the shorter grades. Gladioli are in oversupply everywhere and are being sold in large lots to all the available buyers at very low prices. Asters are plentiful also, but there is no great oversupply of fancy blooms. Lilies are in good supply and water lilies and other out- door flowers are still arriving in large quantities. This is "Made in Chicago" week and some 30,000 merchants will exhibit, if they keep their promises to the Association of Commerce. The display, which last year was confined to the loop district, has become popu- lar with rherchants in outlying busi- ness districts. The weather the open- ing of this week was considerably cooler and accompanied by heavy showers all day Sunday, August 10, and the following Monday. NOTES. L. E. Partridge, of Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., has returned from De- troit, Mich., where he attended a meet- ing of the glass manufacturers. Mr. Partridge says that the prices on greenhouse glass would not decline any this fall and advises prospective build- ers to place their orders as early as possible. Richard Salms, Poehlman Bros. Co.'s American Beauty rose grower, re- turned from an automobile trip in northern Wisconsin. Dick says that the fishing was fine and that he suc- ceeded in catching a good mess of bass occasionally. H. E. Philpott was in the city this week on business, having just returned from Petersboro, Ont., where he at- tended the sixteenth annual conven- tion of the Canadian Horticultural As- sociation, which opened on August 5. Harry Manheim, Hoerber Bros.' hustling storeman, and family are visiting relatives in Indiana. Fred C. Hoerber is doing double duty at the store during his absence, but then, work is Mr. Hoerber's middle name. Wm. Blackman, Jr., and family, Evansville, Ind., who have been spend- ing their vacation in this city, visit- ing the various trade establishments and some of the resorts, returned to their home last week. P. F. Scheel, of Shermerville, is at- tending the Perry centennial celebra- tion at Green Bay, Wis., this week after which he will leave for Minneap- olis, Minn., to attend the coming con- vention. Miss Harper, E. Anderson and John Horstman, of the Bassett,& Washburn force, are enjoying a well earned rest. Joe Einweck is back on the job after a delightful visit with relatives in Iowa. Chas. W. McKellar and wife and George Asmus and wife left on August 13 for Minneapolis to attend the con- vention, making the trip by auto in Mr. McKellar's new Winton Six. Miss Mamie Kemm and sister, popu- lar and accomplished salesladies of W. A. Chalfant's store, Springfield, Mo., have been spending part of their vacation in and about this city. Henry Wietor and G. A. AUes have returned from a delightful outing In Wisconsin, and are back on the job feeling as fine as larks and ready to tackle a heavy fall trade. D. E. Preres and wife have spent the past week taking in the sights at Milwaukee, Wis., and vicinity. M. T. Freres had charge of the store dur- ing his brother's absence. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will hold a meeting tonight, Au- gust 14, at the Tavern, West Wash- ington street, and all members are re- quested to be present. Wm. Sullivan of the Woodlawn Floral Shop will demonstrate the new Pink Wonder flower color next week at the Minneapolis convention, for the J. B. Deamud Co. Otto Goerisch of the A. L. Randall Co., gave a stag at his home on Au- gust 9 and it is needless to add every- one present had a very enjoyable time. John Reardon, veteran horticultur- ist of the Iowa Agricultural College, Ames, la., has been calling on old friends here the past week. P. Jerome is again in charge at the American Importing Co.'s office after a delightful and successful business trip In the east. Miss Marie Olmert is back from her vacation and is again performing the office duties at Chas. W. McKellar's store. Joseph C. Craig, one of the pioneer florists of this city, is enjoying a' va- cation in Vancouver, B. C. R. R. Rector, formerly with Henry Wittbold, is now manager of Hill- man's floral department. Sam Graff came up from Columbus, O., this week to visit friends and other- wise enjoy himself. ^9^3 The American Florist. 18. Importers and Jobbers of Florists' Supplies Wholesale Commission Florists li (Street, '^"al'b^Slnts" '''"'"« Central 7720. OHIOA^e^O Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Oak ^^Trea^tlrxs Natural prepared American Oak Wreaths, made from preserved and fireproof Oak Sprays in cherry red, polden brown and natural green. Two sizes. 18 and 24 inch. Sample of 24-inch wreath will be sent postpaid on receipt of 90c. OSCAR LEISTNER, ^^ '*'"feicA^ ^*'"*' Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale C,\\\ FlOWCrS Growers ol ^wt Jiuwcia Telephone Randoli;?' 7.1S&. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, VLi,. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOBRSTBS Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L,Ong Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 Kast Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central3284. J.H. BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ^„^,„„^ ^, A Specialty GfOWCr Of CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C. AILING CO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAIvLY lyOCATED WHOIyESALE CUT FI,OWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMe Plover MM-Ket^ Chicago, August 13. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36-in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28 in 2 00 15-29in 1 25® 1 50 12-in 50® 75 Per 100 Short 2 00® 4 00 •' Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 •' Richmond 3 00® 8 CO " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00® 8 00 " Radiance 3 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 '• Melody 3 00® 8 00 •• Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00® 8 00 ■' Milady 3 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Jardine 3 CO® 8 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00® 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 8 00 Asters 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 50@ 2 00 Daisies 50® 1 50 Cattleyas per doz., 6 00 and up. Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Gladioli 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 SO Valley 3 1,0® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Bo.xwood.'. per lb.. 25 Ferns per lOOO, 1 S0@2 00 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, .50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wlioiesale Fiorists' Suppiies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try QS. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale CUT FLOWERS Growers oi , All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writtng ....^r GROWERS ""SHIPPERS „ khwiere/'iix pLOWEDx."™™'' feJ! ^lB4KO. WABASH AI^E^O Zi nmaiiar! DEUVEBI£S 1B4 KO. WABASH A^.' i^KEcimuafiL Mention the American Florist when writing 194 The American Florist. Aug. i6, ■> Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nilNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Philadelphia. USUAL AUGUST DULLNESS. The flower market is about up to the August record, which is not say- ing much for the volume of trade, as it is at about its lowest ebb for the year. The stock of flowers is improv- ing. Asters are better, and as they now rule the market the change is noticeable. New crop American Beauty roses also afford relief, as there is something to offer customers without apology. There are, fair Maryland and Taft roses. Quite a number of Kaiserin are also seen. White and Pink Killarney show a little improve- ment. Easter lilies, lily of the valley and gladoli of good quality are a trifle ahead of the demand. NOTES. The question of the International Flower Show is uppermost in the local flower trade. A committee of "live wires" visited Convention Hall to pass on its desirability for this purpose, and all were unanimous that with com- paratively little money it could be made a much more desirable building than any in which the exhibition has so far been held. The hall is the larg- est of its kind in this country, having seating capacity for 25,000 people. The building is but one story in height and covers an entire city block. The large gallery will give a fine bird's- eye view of the display below. With this matter settled there is no doubt that strong efforts will be made to bring the next exhibition here. The M. Rice Co. shipped an order of 1,000 tumbler baskets to a retail florist the past week. They are hav- ing a great trade in this quick sellmg line. Many who put in a small line find them great business bringers and will push them the coming season. New crop Amercian Beauty roses are now a leader with the Leo Niessen Co , which is receiving many more than at this time last year. They are kept moving despite the dull season, however. , , ^ j The Robert Craig Co. has selected an exceptionally fine stock for their exhibit at the Minneapolis convention. This will go out by express. W. P. Craig and Duncan Macaw will be m charge. , . . The bedding in the garden pier at Atlantic City is attracting a great deal of attention. The Robert Craig Co. furnished 1,200 crotons for this work. Many other plants were used. The delegation to the convention will be very small, almost the smallest representation that this city has ever had. The distance and the expense are given as the reason. There will be no bowling team from this city this season, although one could be selected from among the ex- hibitors which would make a fair showing. . ^ i ■ The H. A. Dreer Co. is featuring cocas in their store window display. This palm is a specialty with them and GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale FlorlstfB Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Fbone Main 1245. 448 MU- waukee St, P.O. Bex 206. Milwaukee,Wls. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Philadelphia, August 13. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, e.'itra 16 0O@25 00 first 10 00@1.'5 00 •■ Brides and Maids 3 00® 8 00 " Killarney 4 00® 8 00 ■ ■■ White Killarney 4 00® 8 00 •• Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias. .. .per doz., 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00® 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 50® 75 Snapdragons 4 00® 6 00 SweetPeas 5n@ 75 Water Lilies 3 00® 4 00 Gladiolus 3 00® 6 00 Asteis 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, August 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 extra 15 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 '■ My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 •■ Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Daisies 50 Cattleyas SO 00 Sweet Peas SO Lilium Longiflorura 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 50c, 1 00® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Water Lilies 1 00 Larkspur bunch; 25c Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, .35@40 Milwaukee, August 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 3 00®4 00 '■ White and Pink Killarney. 2 CO® 8 00 ■' Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00®10 00 " Tafts 3 00® 10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00®20 00 Carnations 2 00 Easter Lilies 10 00@12 SO Lilvof the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas ."^0 Daisies 50 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 50 their stock was never finer than this season. Cattleyas were among the features at Edward Reid's the past week. New crop American Beauty roses are also a feature. For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT AU TIMES C. A. KUEHN, rTS"'^ 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Berger Brothers are featuring new crop roses, gladioli and asters. Their July business was very satisfactory. Paul Berkowitz has returned from his vacation, a part of which was spent at Atlantic City. K. Cincinnati. STKIKES HURT TRADE. Last week proved a very slow one for the local trade, both wholesale and retail. The demand was only or- dinary, while the supply continued to increase. The reason for the slump in the call for stock is principally the unsettled business conditions caused by the numerous strikes in this city. The teamsters' strike has pretty thor- oughly tied up all business. Many plants have been compelled to shut down because of either their Inability to get raw material or to deliver their finished product. These conditions have naturally reacted upon the flor- ist business. Shipping business con- ^P^J- The American Florist. 195 r Field -Grown Carnation Plants. ^ I'er 100 IVr 1000 MRS. C. W. WARD $8.00 ,*7».00 R. P. ENCHANTKESS 7.00 (.0.01) 1. P. ENCHANTRESS 7.00 (.0 00 PRINCESS CHARMING 7.00 1.0.00 f IT 100 Per loai PENNSYLVANIA $8 00 $70.00 ALMA WARD 7..S0 fiS.OO WHITE ENCHANTRESS 8.00 7000 I'er IfO Per 1000 WHITE PERFECTION .fS.OO $70.00 BEACON 8.''l) 70.00 COMFORT 7.00 00 00 250 at the 1000 rato of one vaTift\ . Ready now or will Iiold tlicm for future delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N W. Cor. 1 2th and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserins. Valley and Gladiolus. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MeGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing tinues good. Rose offerings are easily- sufficient for requirements. The most of the larger stock sells very readily. It is only the shorter stock that moves slowly. Some of it finds no market at all. The supply of gladioli is very large, and prices have slumped some- what. Very many of the blooms must be sold in job lots in order to move them. The local cut of early asters has, up to this time, been more or less of a failure. Only a few growers have been cutting any blooms worthy of the name. There are, however, many fine asters coming into the wholesale houses from out of town. The best of them have been finding a good sale. Giganteum lilies are in only or- dinary supply. The receipts sell read- ily. Good Auratum lilies are offered. Other miscellaneous offerings include hardy hydrangeas, hardy phlox, lily of the valley. Golden Glow and cosmos. The green goods supply is adequate. NOTES. There is considerable rivalry be- tween the exhibitors at the Carthage fair this week. T. Ben George, Miss Edith Kyrk and A. C. Heckman are exhibiting. The exhibition should prove a good one. Ed. Schuman has been laid up for the past two weeks with a sprained back. He was injured in doing some heavy lifting while putting in a new boiler. Visitors : Samuel Seligman, repre- ing Wertheimer & Co.; B. Hyatt, of Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, Ind. P. J. dinger goes to New Castle. Ind., on Tuesday of this week for a short business trip. C. E. Critchell has been receiving ^6liie fine early asters from out of town. J. T. Conger and wife are home after a five weeks' stay in Wichita, Kans. Ed. Fries and wife have returned from California. H. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, KiUarney, Sichmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^EIEI'X' f>:EI.OX3XTC33SIZ> 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ii= L. I Hffi VlioMe HoverMM'KeU Buffalo. .August 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 " ' extra 10 00@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No.2 2 00® 3 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@ 6 00 White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 ■• My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 .■iaron Ward 2 00@ 3 00 ■■ Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 Liliutn Longifiorum. 6 00@10 00 Lily of tfie Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Daisies 40® 1 00 SweetPeas 20® 40 Gladioli, outdoor 2 00® 4 00 Peas, outdoor, per bunch 5c Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $1 50® 2 00 Boston, August 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00®2S 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney. Special 6 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00® 6 00 •■ Double White Killarney... 10 00®12 00 Killarney Queen Special... 8 00®10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 200®800 " Cardinal 2 00®10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Asters 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longifiorum and Rubrum. 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 SweetPeas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz., 75c Cincinnati, August 13. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00®$3 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Perle 3 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 00@12 50 Gladioli..' 2 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Snapdragon 2 O0@ 3 00 Pond Lilies 2 00® 3 00 Auratum Lilies 12 S0®15 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 -^M'x^ YOR„K Give Hi Trial We Gail Please Too. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Snpplles and Wire Desi^s. WM. F. KASTING GO. THE J. M McOullougli's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES^ SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 WalRUI St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wliolesale CommissionFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock ot Florists' Greens and Snpplles St. Louis, August 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 6 00@14 00 short stems 3 00(3 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 4 00 " My Maryland 2 00® S 00 •' White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 60 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 00@ 3 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,3S@60 Harrisii 8 00@10 00 196 The American Florist. Aug. i6. New York. MABKET IN BAD SHAPE. Market conditions are still "in -the doldrums." About the same amount of stock is coming in as last week and most of it is of the same poor quality, but not much is expected in quality in August. There is no large supply of American Beauty roses, but 20 cents is the best that can be real- ized on specials. There are practic- ally no special tea roses on the mar- ket, most of the stock being short stemmed and otherwise inferior. There was a little spurt in lily of the valley prices during the past week, $4.00 a hundred being in some instances realized, but it does not seem likely to continue. Orchids are scarce and all the authorities agree that this is the worst month in the year for orchids. As it is, what few come in sell readily for 75 cents a flower (cattleyas). It is said that some have sold for $1.00 a flower, but we cannot verify it. TVhile there are some good asters on the market that bring $1.50 and upward a hun- dred, there is an immense amount of inferior stock that sells, when it sells at all, at from 25 cents to $1.00. There is the usual stagnation in gladioli. On account, we judge, of the dry weather that has prevailed for some time over a large section of Long Island and New Jersey, most of the gladioli seem very poor. To the same cause the poor quality of as- ters may be attributed. Monday, August 11. — There is no change in the condition of the mar- ket. The heat of August- 9 and 10 was very severe, creating much dis- comfort and adding to the dullness. Everything, particularly asters and lilies, is slow. A thunderstorm which swept over the city and part of New Jersey on the evening of August 10 materially cooled the air and this is a comfortable day. During the storm lightning struck the water tower at the range of E. G. Asmus & Son, Closter, N. J., damaging the tower and breaking considerable glass. NOTES. Secretary Thomas B. Da Forest of the transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club, advises us that the following persons have sig- nified their intention of being in the New York party at the Minneapolis convention : Wm. H. Siebrecht and wife; C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; "W. R. Cobb, Thos. B. De Forest, Vic- tor R. Morgan, all of Lord & Burn- ham Co.; Harry A. Bunyard, Chas. F. Myer, Bert. Chadwick, J. G. Essler, daughter and friend. Saddle River, N. J.; I. S. Hendrickson (representing John Lewis Childs) and wife. Floral Park, N. Y.; R. J. Irwin, New York; J. R. Lewis; C. , "W. Scott, White- stone, N. Y.; John-Miesem, Elmhurst, N. Y.; John Donaldson, Elmhurst, N. Y.; Prank Traendly, New York, and Peter Beauerlin, Elmhurst, N. Y. C. C. Treuel, manager of the flower department at Bloomingdale's, re- cently took us to the roof of the big store where a large addition is being made to the glass area. In addition to the facilities for handling and growing on a large stock of plants, new features will be an aquarium and a bird store. Mr. Trepel is now tak- ing n racation and the buying for his chain of stores is being done by A. Hanig, who is well known . in the trade. Miss Killcommon, the popular book- keeper for . G. Myer, Madison avgnue and Fifty-eighth street, is on a , two weeks' vacation at Camp "Wopowog, near East Hampton, Conn. Mr. Myer Is on a two weeks' vacation at Bell Harbor, L. 'I. On August 7. .this store arranged for a large amount .of work for the funeral of W. G. Pearson, a prominent citizen. Flowers Delivered by Telegraph No magic — -just the development of a modern system and annexing it to Penn System. Through our special arrangements with lead- ing florists, we can, at short notice, deliver flowers at any address in principal cities and towns in the United States and many foreign countries. The cost is practically the same as local delivery.. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Telephone. Fort Hill 838 Boston Representatives of the Florists' Delivery Association The above ad is one of a series of paid ads that Eenn the Florist of Boston is publishing weelcly alternatinir in the four florists papers, to Ijecome better acqainted with the Florists of the country These ads hare been published daily in the diiierent Boston papers. Any Florist desiring to use same in their home tnwns, m-ay do so without furiher consent. These adds have been the means of esta- blishing our present great volume of business. Emil Schloss, of Schloss Brothers, the well known . dealers in florists' ribbons, will have charge of their ex- hibit at Minneapolis. Arthur Schloss has bought a fine residence at Long Beach, L. I., and is now a commuter. Mr. Schloss has an iiiterestirig family. It was only six weeks ago that the stork called and left the third child. The Lord & Burnham delegation to the Minneapolis convention will be a particularly strong one. The veteran New York 'hia,nager, W. R. Cobb, will attend and he will be ably assisted by Thomas B. De Forest and Victor Morgan, two as clever young men as are to be found anywhere. We learn that during the storm of August 10 damage to the extent of $1,000 was sustained by Siebrecht & Son at their range, New Rochelle. N. Y. At Hackensack, N. J., an immense amount of damage was done by the storm to the street parking and to trees on private estates. Matthew Sampson, Jr., manager of the L. A. Noe department of the New York Cut Flower Co., has gone on a vacation of two weeks. His place is being ably filled by his assistant, Alonzo J. Miller. Alex. M. Westwood, the clever and capable retail florist of the Pennsyl- vania R. R. Terminal in this City, has gone to his old home in Toronto, Canada, for a visit of two weeks. John G. Essl-er, Saddle River, N...J., was in the city August 11. He is an enthusiastic "rooter" for the Minne- apolis convention and will attend .with a daughter and friend. Moore, Hentz & Nash are handling good Taft roses from the Bedford Flower Co. A. F. F. i9'3 The American Florist. 197 iVivi>JoxjJVCE>:M:E>:[va'. CTTJ E are now located at our new quarters, 2 Winthrop Sq. and 34 OtiS St., occupying floor space 1 I J over 25,000 sq. feet, a quarter of an acre in area, in the heart of BoStOn. We carry a full line of ^™^l Florists Supplies and Hardy Cut Evergreens, and a supply of Cut Flowers from over one hundred of the best growers. Our success has been mainly attained through our efiforts in pleasing the trade by always giving Best Quality, Best Prices and Best Service. This is our sixteenth year in the wholesale florist business. By giving everybody a square deal we have built up a solid foundation and intend to make it more so by giving personal attention in the future as well as in the past. Thanking you for your many past favors and soliciting your future patronage, we remain, always at your service. Respectfully yours, HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. Also branch store 55 W. 26th Street, New York City. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS _ , 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK ^'^^^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everythine in supplies. aSHir' OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. >'rice per 500. $2.83: per 1000 $4.50. Samples on req-uest. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN riOCIST CO.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago fiattman Flower Growers Co. A. J. QUTTMAN, Praldent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sonare. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERQREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES M.iDISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK New York State Fair. Charles H. Vick of Rochester, N. T., superintendent of the floral depart- ment, is a very busy man these days, making preparations for the coming' show, which he intends shall eclipse all previous ones. Floral Hall will be made a veritable beauty spot, as part of the building will be laid out as a flower garden with turfed lawns, flower beds, walks and trellises cov- ered with vines, etc. This exhibition will be held at Syracuse in connection with the annual state fair, September 8-13. The Lord & Burnham Co. will erect a conservatory 40x60 feet, complete with boiler and pipes, and the benches will be filled with a splendid collection of plants. This of itself will prove a great drawing card and will doubtless be a splendid advertisement for the iirm. A fine band will be in attend- ance each day, and it goes without saying that Floral Hall will be the mecca for all visitors. The premium list this year, calls for nearly $3,000 for. plants, designs and cut flowers, which should insure a large entry list. Those having specialties will find a splendid field for advertising them, as last year there were over two hundred thousand . paid admissions to the fair. Mr. Vick's ability as an organizer is well and favorably known. This year he has chosen Henry Touell, financial secretary of the American Gladiolus Society, as his assistant. Exhibitors may feel assured that every facility and attention will be given them. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sauare ¥lioMeno¥erM^Kete New York, August 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra and fancy. .. 5 006)10 00 No. land No. 2... 50@ 1 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00® 6 00 extra 3 00@ 4 CO No. 1 and No. 2. 2S@ 1 00 Queen, special. 7 00® 8 00 ■' Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 3 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 25@ 3 00 " Sunburst, extra 3 00@ 5 00 " Taft. extra 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 75 00@10t1 00 Lilies. Loneifiorum and Harrisii.. 2 50@ 3 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 3 00 Gladiolus per do/^.. 25© 50 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches. 25 " Spencer type, per doz. bunches 30@ 40 Adiantum Croweanum 15@ .SO Asparagus Plumosus doz. bcbs. 1 50@ 2 00 Smilax per doz. strings 1 C0@ 1 25 Asters 25@ 1 00 Geo. C. Sicbrcchl WHOLESALE FLOBIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Premium lists may be had free by ad- dressing A. E. Brown, secretary. New York State Fair, Syracuse, N. T. En- tries close August 30. As it is difficult to obtain accommodation at the hotels during fair week, Mr. Touell will gladly recommend respectable and reasonable places to those who write him at his address. No. 538 Cedar street, Syra- cuse, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KFSSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooffan BldfiT.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cu*- Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morningr. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisins:. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing 198 The American Florist. Aug. i6. Louisville, Kj. Mrs. M. D. Reimers has moved to a large new store in the best retail district and it is conceded that she has the most up-to-date store in the city. She has disposed of nearly all of her greenhouse establishment as the ground is too valuable for such purposes and she can, if she feels so disposed, sell it off in lots at fancy prices, as it is located in Crescent Hill, the city's most fashionable sub- urb. This has been the hottest, dryest season we have had for years in this city and vicinity and much young nursery stock, seedlings, etc., set out this spring has perished. Robert Durvelt lost a block of several thou- sand young holly seedlings, also mag- nolias. H. J. Dreisdach, proprietor of what is generally known as the Anchorage Rose Co. plant, is down with typhoid fever. The only thing grown here in the flower line has been chrysanthe- mums since C. Rayner left. Louis Kirch, who grows iiothing but Asparagus Sprengeri, A. plumosa and smilax, reports business very slow just now, but he is building another house, 32x100 feet, and is putting in new glass. A. Rasmussen is cutting fine Amer- ican Beailty and Kaiserin roses. His carnations have been troubled this summer with stem rot. He will do no building this season but is replac- ing all wooden benches with concrete. W. H. Leeming of Shively is pre- paring to build a house 31x101 feet. Mr. Leeming usually has very fine asters, but owing to the great drought and excessive heat they were a failure this season. John D. Bettman, the carnation specialist of Silverton, is finishing planting his houses. He has a very fine lot of plants, although he had some trouble with stem rot. H. Kleinstarink has an unusually fine stock of chrysanthemums both for pot plants and cut flowers. He formerly grew bulbous stock, but has dropped this line. Fred Haupt of the Louisville Com- mandery, K. T., and August Baumer of De Molay Commandery are at- tending the Knight Templar conclave at Denver, Colo. Karl Kretschmer of the firm of Kretschmer & Son, is able to be up again after being very low with pleur- isy. An operation was necessary to save his life. F. Walker & Co. are putting in new steam boilers at their New Al- bany, Ind., greenhouses. The enterprising young firm of Bentel & Frederick is completing another house, 15x130 feet. John G. Bettman is rebuilding three houses at his New Albany, Ind., es- tablishment. John Skoobanek of Parkview Sta- tion is building a greenhouse. Mrs. C. B. Thompson is visiting in Washington, D. C. H. G. W. Milwaukee. CONVENTION WEEK. Three sessions of the convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies opened here on Monday, Au- gust 11, beginning with a business meeting in the Auditorium. While visiting Catholics number about 80,- 000, the business of the gathering is in the hands of about 500 delegates. Cardinal Gibbons, head of the Amer- ican Catholic priesthood, was the cen- tral figure in the opening of the con- vention. He reviewed a parade five miles long. Brilliantly uniformed delegations, carrying banners and regalia, passed before 100,000 persons who braved a threatened rain to see the spectacle. While the convention is auite an affair, it has not helped the business to any great extent, and Do Not Take Any Fake GreentTbread. Use the Genuine SUkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The METER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral desiirns, tying bunches, etc, is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Sillcaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manuifacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse Lowell Thread Mills, JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., r^SKefst Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Viole . for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes r Look Who^s Here! IMPORTED TERRA GOTTA GLASS HEADS In 3 Designs and 2 Sizes. Prices on Application. If interested, write for new catalogue of Fish Globes, Imported Tanks, Aquar- ia , O r n a- ments, etc. I Nicholas Wapler, 28 Warren Street, NEW YORK. J Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all Icinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Udiu Ydrlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. '*'>" ' ''' ^ trade has been somewhat quiet, with plenty of stock of all kinds to be had, but the supply of really good flowers may be considered scarce. NOTES. The Holton & Hunkel Co. has re- ceived the last carload of inaterial from the John C. Moninger Co. of Chicago for their new range and building operations are progressing favorably. Fred Holton and family, Nic. Zwie- fel and wife, Gust Rusch, Gustav Pohl, C. C. Pollworth and wife, and Roy Currie will very likely attend the Minneapolis convention. Gust Rusch, of Gust Rusch & Co., has returned from an out-of-town trip. W. E. Macklin and wife, of Stevens Point, were visitors this week. C. C. Pollworth and family, as usual, spent Sunday at the lakes. G. R. GALVESTON, Tpx,— The following of- ficers were elected at the annual meet- ing of the Texas State Horticultural Society : J. H. Arbenz, president; Fred Bnglehardt, first vice-president; E. Pomeroy, second vice-president; E. J. Kyle, secretary-treasurer. G. H. Blackmon, assistant secretary-treas- urer. Sphagnum Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap Try a Sample Order and Compare with What You Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes, Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing cr^ Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per lOOO. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everytbind in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE ,ll^L FANCY FERMS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing ign- The American Florist. 199 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>I50I«IXJ{S Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everj-where in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. EstabUshed In 1857. ^wSvfd. nojusr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FAdLITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Ftione Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW TOKK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl & Son, 129 Sontta Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best Quality stock in season Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenne and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largrest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Next V/eek FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. August 17, FROM MONTREAL, Ionian, Allan. August 19. FROM MONTREAL. Tunisiau, Allan. PROM BOSTON, Laconia, Cunard, Carpatlua, Cunard, Potsdam, Holland-America, 10 a. m, Friederlch der Grosse, North Ger, Lloyd, 10 a. m, August 20, Manretania, Cnuard. France, French, Pier 57, North River, FROM BALTIMORE, Main, North Ger, Lloyd, 2 p, m, August 31, FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland, Can.- Pacif. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. Amerilia, Ham.-Amer,, 11 a. m, August 22, St. Paul, American. Pier 62, North River. Irish Monarch, Lloyd Brazilelro, August 23, FROM MONTREAL, Pretorian, Allan, Cameronia, Anchor, 11 a, m,, Pier 64, North River. PROM MONTREAL, Royal George, Can, North- ern. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Haverford, .American, 10 a, m. „^ „ ^^ Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Olympic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM M0NTRE.4L, -Vusoula, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL, Athenla, Donaldson, at daylight. Pretoria. Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. Laura, Austro-American, 1 p. _m. Czar, Russian-American, 2 p, m, Voltaire, Lamport & Holt, ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TPEIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to -"■ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all ordeis from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Ale.xconneli., Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hanil. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Square. 42 West Z8th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And ifive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas, Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Fails, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 200 The American Florist. Aug. i6. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the A merican Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities snd for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN TLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Boston, Mass. Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. N. Y. Ind. New York. Can. ■ N. Y. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Dea Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, ButCalo, Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga„ Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New Yort. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. Calitornia Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, Freeman, Mrs. J. E., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Eapids Floral Co., Grand Eapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B., Eoehester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Laborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Eock, Ark. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Boss! & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros,, Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Sankes. O. C. Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, NY. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chl- Schli'ig, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Eapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. Y. Witthold, Geo., Co., 73T Buckingham PL, Chl- W^th'old. BG B. Eandolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris fioifl^'Tison. Los An- geles, Calif. „ ^ Young & Niuicnt, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desii^as. High Grade Cut Blooms. CUDe BRO&COk FLORISTS ni*rST.tn« WASMlNffTOKoa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINOTON D. C. Gude's Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park J. A. VALENTINE, f^lOlCll wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Mention the American Florist when writing 1913- The American Florist. 201 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. JFRiEb C. wiEBEiR SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I : 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice- initials - wc have one store only. Member Florisis' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. •»•• I I »•«•« PhUadelphla. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. liention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Mowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. U22GriUi Wedding and Birthday Gift, rieUoni nill, mo. that maybeentrnstedtothem Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writittg Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS ^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, LEfELANB EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders fordeliverv in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREM0NT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, 6a. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — ^Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 56 B. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Lehorious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif.- O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. ■ Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Eockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Eros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Bolanfl, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Lehorious. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. 6. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. a Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. Bstablislie(11849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Ti'5g3°gor.lmbu, Choice Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders ixom out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from ont of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House In the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best ee Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. WiU take proper AViar^rwk sin care of vour orders In *▼ ma^i*^^*»oi.** 202 The American Florist. Aue. t6. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Sendyourorders^o^Ghicago and Sub- urbs to _jsx_^ . -, All orders carefully filled ^hicaSS-* GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southvfest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnwn St. is'Kf^fsL Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. *°* V°hl„?i?'"'" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic worit. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Indianapolis. AUGUST BUSINESS GOOD. The market continues very good for August and most retailers are well satisfied. Long American Beauty roses and long tea roses are very scarce, especially the latter, but short roses of all colors are rather plenti- ful. Carnations are coming in and the few long-stemmed indoor-grown ones sell readily at $1.50 to $2.00 a hundred. Gladioli and asters are much in demand. Dahlias are yet very scarce and bring good prices. STATE FLOKISTS MEET. The July meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Association was held at Smith & Young Co.'s store and was well attended by local members, Pres- ident W. W. Coles being the only out- side member present. Everybody was well pleased with the outcome of the meeting at Winona Lake. The meet- ings are now to be held as follows : Four of the monthly meetings in places north of this city, the July meeting always at Winona Lake and the annual meeting in January always in this city. The remaining six meet- ings will be held at Smith & Young Co.'s store, 227 E. Ohio street, unless the association is invited to meet else- where. At the August meeting, which is to be held at Smith & Young Co.'s, refreshments will be served in antici- pation of a good attendance of our new northern members. The meeting further decided to recommend to the Society of American Florists that it should make arrangements by which members in good standing in our or any other local society might- also au- tomatically become members of the S. A. F. The prevailing opinion was that any arrangement to that effect would be a good thing for the national society as well as for the local so- cieties. KOTES. The hail storm which swept over northern Indiana, we are glad to say, did comparatively little damage. W. W. Coles suffered probably more loss than anybody else, but even his dam- age is not very serious. Bertermann Bros, are redecorating their store. White is to be the pre- vailing color. Irwin Bertermann is oozing "Telegraph Delivery" out of every pore. He is certainly and justly enthusiastic about it. Fred Kiel of the Smith & Young Co. returns from a week's vacation, weak but happy. He is rapidly re- cuperating. "Sprinkle-proof Sam" and his silk shirt are in town. H. J. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uouf Ynrlr Hitu Grand Central Terminal "<*" lUHV w'l; The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side ol the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAlI E Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. AVire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. ORIAH J. %# I B fi I M 83S ,^^^ V I R W I N J CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Arcliias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALTRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flovters in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of tbe Florists' Teledraob D^ivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 FUtb Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. WYER, FLORIST, SISSJ." '9^3- The American Florist. 203 PEONIES For Fall Planting w 1' iii'O now l)ookii)g orders ft>r ra?oliles for Fftll do- llviM-y; all oiu" own gruwlnp iiiiil true to nana'. Wo iUk tliuiiiK tlu- hitter part of Septoiiiber ami furnish very HlrtniK (Ihislous wltb froiu a to G eyes. Por doz. Por 100 ASA GRAY. A very distinct Oower. bright lilac sprinkled with nilnnte dots of deeper lilac In such a nuuiner as to appear dusted on, blooms very large, luld-seasou $3 GO $-n 00 ANDRE LAURIES. ' Strong vigorous grower with incdiimi sized (lowers of deep Tyi'l^n rose, S'.lO.o.i per 1000 150 10 OJ AMABILIS LILACINA, Blight lilac roso iiiaiigln;; to white as tlowers mature, early anil Ire.' Ilowcrlng. SUO.OO per 1000 1 00 7 00 ARTHEMISE. A strong grower of upright hahlt. free blooiuor in clusters, large, violet rose Avilh light mauve shadings. A good Uild-seasou variety. $140.00 per lOOll 2 00 15 0:i COURONNE d'OR, Immense ball shaped blooms, snow wlilto with goblen yellow stamens and delicate carmine markings ou the central petals, strong, upright growth, one of the clioicest, late Howeriug varieties. SlSO.tiO per 1000 3 00 20.00 CHARLEMAGNE, A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large, compact, globular tlowers. lilac-white with a slight bhish centre. ?140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 CANARY. One of the freest blooming vari- eties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white center. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 CHRYSANBHEMIFLORA ROSEA, The earli- est variety in our collection, being fre- quently a week ahead of any other sort, making it particularly valuable for Dec- oration Day sales in late seasons or in lati- tudes where other sorts will not bloom pre- vious to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 DELACHEI, Very large cup shaped flowers, deep crimson-purple, a . strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety 2 00 15.00 DUKE OF WELLINGTON, An Ideal cut flower variety, large, w-ell formed flowers on long stifl! stems; color sulphur-white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid- season sorts. $180.00 per 1000...! 3 00 20.00 Per doz. Per 100 DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. Superb cup shaped Bowers of sulphur white, changing to pure white. Particti- larly beautiful in the half opeu bud state. $140.00 per 1000 $2 00 $15 00 DR. CAILLOT. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety 3 50 25 00 Due DE CAZES. Another of the really first class PEconies for all conditions, never failing to produce an abundance of flowers for "Memorial Day." Up- right growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and sil- very reflex. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 EDOUARD ANDRE. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dart carmine violet with metallic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 EUGENE VERDIER, Immense globular flowers delicate flesh color deepening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloomer, distinct and desirable... 3 50 25 00 FELIX CROUSSE, The ideal self colored red Pseony, large, globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigor- ous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most important commercial cut flower sorts 3 50 25 00 FESTIVA MAXIMA. This truly superb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has for nearly three-quar- ters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant in growth. No other variety combines the wonderful purity of color, free- dom and earliness of flower, handsome foliage as this "Queen of Pasonies." This variety Is probably bet- ter known throughout the world than any other. $180.00 per 1000 2 50 20 00 LOUIS VAN HOTJTTE, One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip, as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color combination. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 L'ECLATANTE. Very large, showy, compact brilliant red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 LIVINGSTONE, Strong upright grower, very free flowering, large compact pale lilac rose with silver tin, central petals flaked with crimson 5 00 40 00 L'INDISPENSABLE, Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desirable late flowering variety $3 50 $_o 00 nouble Herbaceous Peony Per doz. Per 100 LADY BRAMWELL, A beautiful silvery rose of ttne form, a free blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MME, CALOT, One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers, of a pale-hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut In bud state. $180.00 per 1000... 2 50 MME. DE VERNEVILLE, Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center touched carmine. k most chaste mid- season variety 3 00 MME. DUOEL. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 MARIE JACQUIN, A variety especially adapted for landscape work, flowers semi-double almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible in the center. Very aptly named the "Water Lily Pwony." $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MME. BOULANGER. A very choice delicate colored variety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 MEISSONIER. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, center deep crimson. A splendid self colored variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MARIE HOUILLON, A fine beautiful silvery rose of uniform color throughout, splendid cut fiower variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 PRINCESS GALITZIN. Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 "per 1000 •.• • - 00 aUEEN VICTORIA. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per lOOO. 1 M REINE DES ROSES. Early, medium sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the center. .$140.00 per 1000 2 00 VICTORIE MODESTE. Very large flowers of bright lively violet rose with salmon center 2 00 ZOE CALOT. Large globular perfect blooms in clusters almost covering the plants. Pure white suffused with delicate rose. $140.00 per 1000 15 00 20 00 20 00 25 00 15 00 40 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 2 00 15 00 For a most complete list of seasonable stock and particularly in our specialties in the Decorative line such as Palm;. Ferns nracaenas^ Pandal^us etc see our currint wholesale list. j^Our Staff Of salesmen will be in attendance at the Convention and they will be pleased to show you samples of our many Specialties, of which we will have a complete Ime on exhibition. HENRY A. DREER, Inc.. 714 Chestnut St., PHIIADELPHIA, PA. ^r"The above prices are intended for the trade only.-®ft 204 The American Florist. Aug. i6. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton. Mattituck. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. FrankTherkild- son, Fainesville O , Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. A Red Top grass seed is reported to fee considerably shorter than last year. Visited Chicago : George H. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber & Co., Ltd., London, Eng. Howard ST. Eakl, of W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., has re- turned from Europe. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 13 were as follows: Timothy, $4.00 to $4.75 per 100 pounds. The rain of the past few days will materially help the Michigan bean crop, which was looking pretty bad on account of the drought. It is 'reported that the onion sets now being harvested bushel up pretty well, but they run about 10 or 15 per cent lower in weight than last year. ArioN, Okla. — The Lipscomb Grain & Seed Co., of Liberal, Mo., has com- pleted its new storage and office build- ing at the branch recently established here. Odense, Denmark. — ^Among recent visitors to the well known establish- ment of L. Daehnfeldt, Lem Bowen, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., was noted. Sturgeon Bay, "Wis. — The Reynolds Preserving Co. completes its canning operations this week for the season of 1913, having operated their plant six weeks, during which time close to three and a half million cans were put up. It is the biggest pack the company has ever had in the same length of time, and the quality of the peas was never better. The Van Camp factories at Sawyer and Algoma also had a good season. The companies bought a large percentage of their peas from the farmers, many of them receiving over $100 per acre for their crops. Onion Sets. The Louisville onion set crop is re- ported abiiut 75 per cent of last year's, with quality good. The Chicago crop might be summarized about as 60 per cent of last year's crop, quality very uneven. This would indicate pretty close to an average crop. The Pea Crop. Sheboygan, Wis., August 7. — We re- gret to report that each day's expe- rience lessens the prospects for crop delivery on' peas. The few peas that have been delivered to us on every variety run away below our field es- timates. Since the killing frost of July 13, west of the Rockies, in all of the pea belts, the crop has also been damaged by rain, and every in- dication points to a great falling off in deliveries. As threshing does not begin so early in the west as in the east, no threshers' reports are avail- able thus far. A. New Jersey Seed Crops. MuUica Hill, August 7. — The egg- plant and pepper crops look very good at this time. There is a short- age in the acreage of egg-plant. The dry weather has hurt our tomato crop considerably, but we had a very nice shower yesterday, which may help us out. The vine crops, except squash, will be short. H. Colorado Seed Crops. Rocky Ford. — The acreage of vine crops here is not as large as usual. Owing to the heavy crops of last season a small amount was contracted for. These crops are in good condi- tion, there is a good stand, the vines are healthy and no injury has yet been done by insects. We will soon be ready to grow onion seed for the trade here. B. Iowa Seed Crops. Muscatine, August 6. — The drought has injured and retarded our seed crops so that we shall be unable to obtain a full yield of any kind of seed. The rhubarb and asparagus set very small crops. Melons have dropped many blooms and much of the small fruit has burned off during the ex- treme heat. Peppers have set some fruit, but most of it ripened prema- turely with no seed. Tomatoes stood the drought best of all. However, we had a fine shower last night, which broke the five weeks' drought and we still hope for -partial crops of all kinds of seed. H. Catalogues Received. William Elliott & Sons, New York, bulbs and seeds; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, bulbs; Steele's Mas- todon Pansy Gardens, Portland, Ore., pansies; Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa., palms and decora- tive plants; Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lom- poc, Calif., winter-flowering sweet pea seeds; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., sweet peas; Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa., bulbs; J. P. Dahl- born, Weehawken Heights, N. J., boil- ers; McHutchison & Co., New York, greenhouse plants, etc.; Walbridge & Co., Buffalo, N. Y., vases; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, bulbs, plants, etc.; The Palisades Nur- series, Inc., Sparkill, N. Y., hardy perennials; Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J., trees, shrubs, orchids, etc.; J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass., dahlias; R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., vegetable, greenhouse and bedding plants; De Kalb Nurseries, Norristown, Pa., hardy phlox, etc.; D. H. Gilbert, Monticello, Fla., watermelon seed; Aug. Storz, Burlington, la., baskets; Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York, horseshoe bulbology; Loechner & Co., New York, asparagus; Forbes & Keith, New Bed- ford, Mass., dahlias; Bobbink & At- kins, Rutherford, N. J., nursery stock; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, midsummer catalogue; Paasche Air Brush Co., air brushes, air com- pressors, etc. S. Bide & Sons, Ltd., Farnham, Sur- rey, Eng., roses; Hugh Dickson, Ltd.. Belfast, Ireland, new roses; Robert Sydenham, Ltd., Birmingham, Eng., narcissi and sweet peas; Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany, pansies; Ver- kade Van Kleef, Waddinxveen, Hol- land, n^irsery stock; The East End Nurseries Co., Boskoop, Holland, roses; Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng., seeds; V. Lemoine et Fils, Nancy, France, trees, shrubs, etc.; Hommo Ten Have, Scheemda. Holland, grass seed, etc.; Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff, Sassen- heim, Haarlem, Holland, bulbs, etc.; D'Anna Francesco, Naples, Italy, seeds, etc.; Soupert & Netting, Lux- embourg, Germany, roses; Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., Middlesex, Eng., seeds; Clibrans, Altrincham, Eng., begonias; Francesco Bulleri, Scafati, Italy, seeds, bulbs, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Gompaiiy Growers o{ High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet PeaS) Etc. Correspondence SoIicitedL BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. J. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS igr The American Florist. 205 Dickinson's Lawn Grasses "DICKINSON^S » STANDARD MIXTURES: "EVERGREEN" Package or Bulk "PINE TREE" ^Special mixtures for shady nooks, sandy soils and plots requiring particular attention. ^ We carry a full line of Fancy Domestic and Imported Grasses in bulk. All seed tested in our own laboratory for purity and germination. ^Samples and quotations on application. THE ALBERT DICKINSON COMPANY, SEEDSMEN Offices and Warehouses: CHICAGO AND MINNEAPOLIS Branch Offices: DETROIT, BUFFALO, BOSTON, BALTIMORE AND NEW YORK 206 The American Florist. A I to-. i6. Minneapolis. The monthly meeting- of the Minne- apolis Florists' Club was held Tues-, August G, at Rice Brothers' store, 218 North Fifth street, with attendance of 40 members. President Desmond in the chair. Two neAv members were elected, which now brings the total membership up to 79. Outside of the regular routine business there were no committees to report excepting Theo. Wirth on the convention, and his re- marks were to the effect that the Con- vention Association of Minneapolis, which is the organization formed to carry on the work of this important event, had indeed made a creditable showing, the work being well in hand and all in shape for the visiting trade. The committee chairmen were in- structed to keep in mind their duties to perform and assign members of their committees so that work would be well distributed. The last meet- ing of this organization will be Au- gust 14. John Rovik displayed one of the baseball suits for the Minneapolis Florists' Club by completely attiring himself in the outfit. He was greeted with applause. John Young was in attendance, appealing to all not mem- bers to get busy and join' the ranks of the S. A. F., and his work is not fruitless as shown by the results. His aid to the boys liere on work being done is, certainly appreciated. Geo. Asmus of Chicago, member of the ad- visory board, made cheering remarks which have the usual tendency to quiet the nerves of the different com- mittees.. He spoke enthusiastically of the beautiful outdoor display at the convention grounds. A .f,50.00 donation was made by R. E. Loeben of Gloverville, N. Y., to be expended as the advisory board so desire for the advancement of flori- culture. The Western Union Tele- graph Co. will establish an office at the convention and all incoming mes- sages to delegates will be delivered promptly, as names and addresses of parties attending will be kept. Cal. F. Rice, Sec'y. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of the above society was held in Greenwich, Conn., August 8, President Robert Williamson in the chair. An inter- esting discussion took place on the diseases of shade trees, a subject now requiring very close attention. Sev- eral new members were elected at this meeting, also several adoptions made. The schedule for the fall show, which is to be held November 7-8, is now in the hands of the committee, and will be out in a few days. Excellent classes are drawn up with substantial prizes offered. We are therefore hop- ing for a large entry list and keen competition. The few choice exhibits at this meeting were judged as fol- lows : Wm. Morrow, cultural certificate for splendid bunches of grapes, Bar- barossa and Muscat of Alexandra. Adam Paterson, cultural certificate for grapes, Muscat of Alexandra. T)ios. Aitchison, honorable mention for Laelio-cattleya Brenchleyensis,. — James, vote of thanks for Viola atro-purpurea. Carl Hakansen, vote of thanks for gladioli, Mrs. Francis King and Oc- toroon. Anthon Peterson, vote of thanks for vase of seedling delphiniums. F. Lagerstam, vote of thanks for gladioli, Mrs. Francis King and At- traction. Veronica spicata, marguerite, carnation, and aster Semple's Branch- ing. P. W. Popp, vote of thanks for vase of montbretias. Adam Paterson, vote of thanks for new sunflower. p. W. Popp, vote of thanks for ca- lanthe. Owen A. Hunwick, Sec'y. MICBELL'S DISTINCTIVE GIANT CYCLAMEN are the acme of perfection in size of bloom, form and flowering habit. Sow Them Now 100 1000 Seeds Seeds Pure white $1.00 $8.50 Soft pink 1.00 8.50 White, red base. 1.00 8.50 Brilliant crimson 1,00 8.50 Salmon pink 1.00 8.50 Fringed, mixed.. 1.00 9.50 Mixed colors 90 8.00 Florists should look for our display of the NEW OERAf^llUIVI Al-UEN IWI ICM CL.!., at Minneapolis. Meet Mr. Fred'k J, Micbell. Jr., and our other representatives. Wholesak' Price List and Catalogue of Bulbs ready now. MICHELIS SEED HOUSE, 5tl] and Market Sts., Philadelphia We M% A Specialty of LAWN SEED NORTHRUP, KING fi CO., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — The Lawn Grass Seed which was purchased from you and used in the Park System of Minneapolis is of higher purity and stronger germination than any Grass Seed I have ever used during the many years of my experience. I have made very careful tests and comparisons and am pleased to report to you this result. Yours truly. Theodore Wirth. Superintendent of Parks. We have complete facilities for supplying the cleanest, purest and strongest germinating lawn seed obtainable. We shall be pleased to submit samples and prices at any time on request. STERLING Seeds Northrup, King & Co., Seedsmen MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. PANDANUS VEITCHII WELL COLORED PLANTS, 6-inch pots, $1.50; 7-inch pots, $2.00; 8-inch pots, $2.50. CROTONS, SH and 4-inch pots, per dozen, $4.00. l>_{_,,,i„ Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora, assorted or mixed, stronK JrriinUia, plants from V/i-\a. pots, doz., 60c: lUO. $4.00: 1000, $35.00. "KKnXnnr^XAAn (the im ptoved Baby Primrose). Stroni? plants from 2^- JVLaiaCQlueS, in. pots, doz.. eOc. lOO, $4.00; 1000. $35.00. per doz., Ampelopsis Veitchii, ioo! ^K°' "■""• ^'" "°^- ''■'''' "" 3 1-33 w Randolph St. Vaiifflian^ Spp*l Qf^rp ''^ "^"''^"^ ^*- CHICAGO » augiian b oeeu oiure, new york Grcenliouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. '913 The a mh r j c a n Fl or i s r. 207 ^iiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliliiiiiiiiiiiilillillllliiililliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiii I iriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii ipighan's Flower Seeds With e.ich -.',i> . •. .ling yuar the "Witle-awake" florist has been adding to his >lin.l,. ilmls aii'l cut llowers grown f.om seed A' one time only bedding stock was secnred in this way, but now the flowers and plants that "bring tlie money,"' are seed grown. To nitet thi- ever increasing denund we have secured tlie clioicest strains possible of all flower seed slock we carry (or florists use. CYCLAMEN SEED GIANT ENGLISH GROWN Prlces-KIOsei-ds. $1.00; lOOOsocds, $8.00 n.t. rach, except whirr noted. Rosy Morn. Delicate rosrcolor. I'laiei liase. Grandlflora Alba. Tlie lareest ciant while. Excelsior. White with purple base. Princess May. Pale pink. Salmon King. A verv sirikinjr new color. ||«i seeds. $1.25; 1000 sc^ds, $10.00. Mauve Queen. Mauve, Duke of Connaught. Purplish crimson, DukeofFiJe. Dark rose. Princess ol Wales. Deep pink. Brilliant Giganteum. Fiery crimson tlowcrs. 100 srcds, $1.25; 1000 seeds, $10.00. GIANT GERMAN GROWN (Wandsbek Type) lOO seeds, 65c; 1000 seeds, $5.00. Pure White (Mont Blanc), Dark Crimson. Rosa Von Marienthal, 'Daybreak Pink." Extra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds, $1.15; lOOC seeds, $4.50; 5U00 seeds, $20.0U. Dark Rose. White with Carmine Eye. Glory of Wandsbek new attractive salmon color, 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.85; lOOO seeds, $10.00. GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERED Price, 100 seeds, 85c; 1000 seeds $7.00. White with Carmine Eye. Lilac. Pure White. Red. Pink. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen in choic est mixture, lOJ seeds, 80c; 1000 seeds $6.50. VAUQ HAN'S PANSIE5 VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES This is one of the Specialties whicli has established the reputation of Vauprhan's Flower Seuds and one which we maintain most carefully. To this and our Giant mixture of Pansies we are adding" this vearanumb^-r of new varieties se'ected by one of the members of our firm, who is now in Europe. Trade pkt.. 50c; H OZ , $1.50; Vj OZ., $3.00; OZ., $10.00 ■ ■":: cm-.:... '( in • ^' ■ ' "^^ IS^ ' VAUGHAN'S GIANT PANSY MIXTURE Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors five special strains not listed i;lsewhere and which can only be had in this and our Iniernational mixture. Trade pkt., 25c; % OZ., ttuc; oz., $4.00; 'i lb., $14.00. Cyclamen— Giant Englisti Grown. VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut-flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Trade pkt., 50c; ■ g oz., 85c; H oz., $1.40; oz., $5.00. . . . ,. , , Trade pkt. Adorns, hiiht blue with a white center $0 10 Andromeda, delicate apple-blossom 15 Aureola, carmine white stripe 15 Auricula Colors, metallic shades '.'. '.'..... 10 Aurora, pure white without blotches 10 Black, large true black 10 Beaconsfield, light lavender and rich purp'e 10 Emperor William, dark navy blue ,,,. ... 10 Fiery Faces, scarlet, gold edge and yellow center 10 Golden Queen, clear golden-yellow 10 Mad. Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose JO White, very large, with violet eye :,.lb., $12.00 10 Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye lb., $12.00 10 ia oz, $0 20 30 30 20 20 20 20 20 25 20 20 20 20 Oz. $1 20 2 00 00 25 20 20 00 25 50 30 25 00 WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS Oz, Canary Bird, early yellow $0 15 Christmas Countess.. / „, Mrs. C. H. Totty fSky blue 15 Christmas Meteor, brilliant red 10 Christmas Pink,. I „, , , Earliest of All... (Pink and white , 15 Christmas Prima Donna i . „ Mrs. F. J. Dolansky,,. f Daybreak pink 10 Christmas White... I Mont Blanc -Pure white Florence Denzer 1 Mrs. Alexander Wallace, fine lavender Mrs. W. W. Smalley... u , Mrs. Wm. Sim f Salmon pink Mrs. E. Wild Snowbird i „, , , , ,, ,„ Burpee's Earliest white ( Black seeded white 10 Wa tchung 15 Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas Mixed 10 10 10 10 10 Ulb. $0 40 40 30 40 30 30 35 30 30 30 40 30 1 00 Lb. = $1 25 I 1 25 I 1 00 I 1 25 I 1 00 i 00 25 1 00 = 00 00 25 1 00 = Sweet Peas -Winter Flowering. For other Flower Seeds see our "Fall Book for Florists.' Some annuals for growing under glass for cut flowers are: Antirrhinum, Alyssum, Calendula, Calliopsis, Candytuft Centaurea, Dimorphotheca, Larkspur, Lupinus, Mignonette, Poppies and Stocks. ' These may be grown for plants from seed: Calceolaria, Cineraria, Gloxinia, Impatiens, Primula and Schizanthus. 10 Per Cent Special Cash Discount on orders over S2,00 for Flower Seeds, if the cash is enclosed. CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK 43 Barclay St. iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniininiininiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiininiiiiiiiiiHiiHinniiMiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiniHiiimiiiiii 208 The American Florist. Aug-. i6, PANSIES Thorbum's Superb Mixture has been known for years for iis variety of color and size of flowers. Per oz .$4.00 We have also extra fine strains of Masterpiece, Madam Perrefand all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. WRI (E FOR PRICES FREESIA Refracta alba _100 1000 38 to V2 in. diameter $0.75 $5.00 V,loVi •• " 1.00 8.00 Mammoth Bulbs 2.00 12.00 Purity, first size 2.00 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in. circumference $5.00 $40.00 ftto 7 ■■ ■ 6.00 55.00 7 o 9 " ■■ 9.00 85.00 9toll" " 20.00 Have you our Florist's Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 33 Barclay St. 1 14 New York TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED QO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. -FOR- SEEDS OF AIL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson & Son, LlmiJed Boston. Ensland ^iiitmutitiiitmtinuutAtUiiuuiiUUlltfc. I BURPEE'S SEEDS i I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists C 3 and Market Gardeners. :-; ;-: C Mention the American Florist when writing uMnsonseedco! WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corns. MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal One of the finest varieties for the greenhouse, produc- ing immense flower spikes of reddish green, sweetly scented. The seed we offer was saved for us by one of the largest growers of Mignonette for the Boston market. Oz. $15.00, % oz. $3.75 oz. $2.00,1-16 oz. $1.00 ORDER EARLY AS OUR STOCK IS LIMITED R. P.^^ J. Farquhar &Co. Boston, Mass. "COLORADO GROWN PLANTS BEAT THEM ALL" For a limited time only we offer the foUowingr Plants, all guaranteed to be A No. 1 stock. CYCLAMEN, six best varieties, 4-in., 15c each; S-in., 25c each. BEGONIA LORRAINES, all from leaf cuttings 4-in., 25c each; 5in., 40c each. POINSETTIAS. true type, stronR2-in. stock, $5 00 per 100; S45.00 per lOOO. CINERARIAS, large flowering varieties, S-in., $5.C0 per 100; 4in., $8.00 per 100; 5-in., SI 2 00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA, the very best and choicest strains, 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in , $8.00 per 100; 5-in., $12.00 per 100. CELESTIAL PEPPERS, will make fine specimens for Christmas, 3in., $5.00 per 100: 4-in.. .$3.00 per 110. ASP. PLUMOSUS, 2 in , $t.00 per 100; 2H-in., $6.00 per ICO; 3 in., $8.00 per 100. ASP. SPRENGERI, 2-in. $4.00 per 100; 2y2-in., $6.00 per 100; 3-in., $8.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, we are booking orders for next season, get our list. TAB ELlTCfl-LONfi fiREENflOUSES, ■ Denver, Colo. Peonies Twenty-five fine named Peonies for $5.00. A chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as FestivaM8Xima,FelixCrousse,Delachel, AchiJle, lady L. Bromwell, Couronne d'Or,Proll{eraTrico Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown, N.J., President;C. West, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President: E. A. Dunbar, Astitabula. O., Secretary: M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. The Potato Crop. The official estimate of the potato crop of the United States for 1913, based on reports received up to Au- gust 1, is an average of 78 per cent. This is a decrease of nearly 10 per cent from the enormous crop of last year, when the average was 87.8. It is also 6.1 per cent less than the 10- year average of 84.1. The yield per acre is given as 92 per cent, a falling off of 21.4 from 1912, when the yield was 113.4. The 10-year average is also greater than this season, if be- ing 96.1. Mulching- Celery. August is a good month to try the mulch system of celery culture. By mulching heavily, say three or four inches deep, the moisture is conserved besides adding much plant food. Where this method can be combined with mechanical watering good celery can be grown almost regardless of soil type. We generally cultivate our fields for a month and then apply the mulch. The work is done in rotation as we generally plant about 30 days, com- mencing in June and ending in July. Then the first planting will be ready for the mulch when the last plants are set. Hand in hand with mulching goes spraying with Bordeaux to keep the dreaded blight in check. This mulching often produces a soft growth in rainy weather which is very sub- ject to blight, hence the grower must be prepared to spray thoroughly. For bleaching the early crop, building pa- per is coming into use in preference to lumber. Being less expensive, it is also easier to handle, and being air and light proof, bleaches rapidly. The one point to observe in boarding up celery in hot weather is never to cover the top leaves. Use boards that will permit a good bunch of leaves to be reached by the air. Maeketman. Albany, ^. Y. CLUB MEETING. At the July meeting of the Albany Florists' Club, held at the establish- ment of President Frederick Henkes, Newtonville, preparations were made for the annual clambake and outing to be held in the Henkes Bros, grove near Newtonville August 16. Louis H. Schaefer, chairman of the enter- tainment committee, obtained a re- port from the members on the prob- able number of persons who would be present. The figures showed that it would be necessary to prepare for at least 100, with the probability that about 125 will take part in the out- ing. President Henkes named Fred A. Danker, Thomas Tracey, and Sam- uel Hanson a special committee to prepare a program of sports and prizes for the day. An auto bus will start from the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, 76 Maiden Lane, at 2 p. m. for the grove, on the day of the bake. The secretary made a report on the new constitution and by-laws adopted at the July meeting to go into effect rOINSCTTIAS AUGUST DELIVERY* TRUE TYPE. The Large Bract Kind, shipped you in 2^2-incli Paper Pots. No soil lost in shipping. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPFRIAI TIF^* Beans, Beets. Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, ufLUlHLIILOi Radishes, Spinacli. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias; Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METIE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautifulin the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per % oz,, postage paid. Cash with order. AU seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qualitv. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Mention the American Florist when writing January 1, 1914. On motion of E. P. Tracey of TJie Rosery the secretary was instructed to have 300 copies printed and ready for distribution among the members at the October meeting. Fred Hinkle and W. Mc- Cammorn, both of Albany, proposed for membership at the last meeting, were elected. Following adjournment refreshments were served by Presi- dent Hankes. The next meeting will be held at the establishment of Fred A. Danker, 744 Central avenue, Thursday evening, September 4. NOTES. Among the letters received lately by Congressman Peter G. Ten Eyck of this district is one from William C. Gloeckner, florist, of this city, stat- ing his satisfaction with the parcel (post system and protesting against some alleged lobbying on the part of express companies to injure it. Mr. Gloeckner urges Representative Ten Eyck to use his influence in behalf of the parcel post. Among the improve- ments • suggested is one to increase the length and girth of packages from 72 to 100 inches. Harry G. Eyres and family are spending the summer at The Hague, Lake George. Mr. Eyres goes to and from the village in his automobile to visit his family over the week end. R. D. Fargo, N. D. W. B. Shotwell, of the Shotwell Floral Co., will attend the S. A. F. meeting at Minneapolis, and expects to make the trip in his auto. Miss Macherracher, with the same firm, is already in the convention city. Asters here are very poor this sea- son. Sweet peas and gladioli are good. Chrysanthemums and field carnations are looking fine. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Gultare Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postagre. Addresa trade Mark. American SQ)awn Co., St.iPaul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE lAND NO STEM ROT 9,000 R. F. Enchantress, 8,000 Enchantress. 2,000 Dorothy Gordon, 2,000 Victory. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 8,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per lOOO. 250 at lOOO rate. W. Fargo. U. S. and American express. Cash please. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. John Bader Co. B. L. ELLIOT, Owner. Wholesale Plantsman 1826RlaltoSt.. N. S. PITTSBURG, PA. Plower Colors Use oar Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co.« 440 S.Dearborn Street CHICAQO '9^3- The American Florist. 221 "MRS. GEO. SHAWYER" Graded or Own Root. $;f0.00 per lOU; $2o0 00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY 4-iiicli, <;12.01J per 100. HILLINGDON 4-itK-h, $10. CO per 100. SUNBURST 4-inch, .f 15.00 per 100. PINK KILLARNEY 4-incli, $8 00 per 100. 500 RADIANCE 3-incli, $8.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE PUNTS Plants from 2 inch pots, $2 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. BOUVARDIA Hum- boldl. CHINESE PRIMROSES, finest varieties; CINENARIftS, dwarf. Plants from 2H inch pots $.^.nO per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri; ARTILLERY PLANTS; ANTHERICUM vlttatiun; SMaAX; FICUSRE- FEMS. Plants from 3 inch pots $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri: PASSION VINE, two varieties: IVY.Hardy English; SWAINSONA alba; LEMON VERBENA; BOUVARDIA Humboldi, ANTHERICUM viltatum. Plantsfrom 4 inch pots, 10c each. IVY, hardy EngUsh; LEMON VERBENAS. Kentia Belmoreana, $2.00 per doz. Crotons, $2,00 per doz. C. EISELE, 1 Ith and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing ASPARAGUS Per 100 PLUMOSUS, 2^2-10. pots $2 00 PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS 1 00 SPRENGERI, 2H-in. pots 2 00 PRIMROSES CHINESE OBCONICA, Alba and Per loO Rosea $2 00 FORBESIandMALACOIDES 2 00 OBCONICA GIGANTEA, Giant Flowering 3 00 PANSY SEED, Giant Flowering, oz. $4 00 CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Claster Pepper, & Solanum Melvlni. strong plants, 2U-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Strong plants with fruit, from 414 in. pots, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. Primroses — Obconica and Chinese — 2H-in. pots, the very best strains, strong plants, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, ^^'c^hPca^"' Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, sint-li! plants; per- fect in every way, 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24 inch. $1.00 each. I) incli pot plants 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each, MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches hiyh, bushv, $2,50 each, 3 in 7-incli tub., 3i> inches high, .very bushy. $3,75 each. 3 in S-inch tub. 42 inches high, very bushy, $5,00 each, KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-incb tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3,00 each. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inclies hitjh, $V50 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6,00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers. 6 to 8 inches high. 3Sc each. 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches higli, 4.5c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 titrs, 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. PANDANUS VEITCBII, nicely variegated stock that will grow into money bv Christ- mas. 4 in. not plants ready to shift, $5,00 per doz.; $35 00 per 100, BAY TREES— Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30inches in diameter $7,;0 each, 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each, BAY TREES-Half Standards. 30 inch stems, 26 inches in diameter, $5,00 each, 30-inch stems, heads 22 inches in diameter, $4,00 each. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA — From as good a strain of seed as we can find. . All colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Geranium Maryland. Every since we have been in the Geranium business we have endeavored to find a novelty on which we could stake our reputation. In this endeavor we have raised hundreds of seedlings ouiselvts and discarded innumerable very promising seedlings offered by others as not possess- ing the quality we desired should be in our first novelty. Several years ago we placed in the hands of an expert hybridizer certain stock from which we believed the desired results could be ob- tained, with instructions that he was to spare neither time nor expense to produce a variety that would embrace as far as possible all that was required in a Geranium;— color, healthfulness, habit of growth and freedom of bloom, and we have no hesitation in claiming that these qualities are all found in our novelty of 1914, the "Maryland." .The "Maryland" is the result of a cross between Alph. Ricard and LaPilote. In habit of growth it resembles the Lafilote, only much stronger, being more robust, vigorous and branch- ing. The foliage is handsomely marked with a chocolate zone. The individual Howers are magnificent, semi double, perfectly formed and of grand texture, being profusely produced in enormous trusses. The color is of the most intense dazzling fiery red of such marvelous beauty that words are inadequate to accurately describe its wonderful coloring and the exquisite hnish of the plant. " Maryland " is a variety that we introduce to the florist and the great mass of flower lovers withevery confidence that it will, with its most pleasing habit and strong constitution, prove satisfactory in every way, and meet every requirement of a fitst-class Geranium. Ready Jan. 1st, 1914, 50 cents Each, $5.00 per Dozen. R. VINCENT, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing ENCHANTRESS SUPREME Nice Clean Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100. This variety is certain to supplant Enchantress. WHITE ENCHANTRESS , The best tj'pe of this variety, extra fine plants. $8.00 per 100. Ready for Iwimediate Shipment. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, LENOX ROAD AND TROY AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 222 The American Florist. Aug. i6. Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University ol Illinois. Inquiries rejjardine fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. The Law of Limiting' Factors. There is undoubtedly a distinct part of every element needful to the plant to play in its processes of life. But there is a limit to the changes that can be brought about in the shape, size or color of a plant by application of any one fertilizer. The best result in plant growth is to be obtained when each element is present in large enough amount that the growth of the plant is not hindered. It has been shown by many investigators as far bacli as 1825, that if all the nec- essary elements are present but one, the growth of the plant will be de- termined by the amount of that ele- ment that is supplied. For instance, if all, elements are present but nitro- gen, the growth of the plant will be- come larger and larger as increasing amounts of some fertilizer containing nitrogen are added. The question then is to determine what element is most nearly lacking and so is keeping the ■plant from making a larger growth. It used to be thought the analysis of a plant would tell in what propor- tions the ingredients of a fertilizer should be mixed. But this method is not accurate. First, because some- times a plant contains relatively small amounts of one element, and yet this element is the one that forms the most beneficial fertilizer. Such was' the case with mangolds, for instance, on certain soils in England. The prob- lem is further complicated by the fact that soils are not only a home for the plant, but a source of food to it as well, and, that a larger part of this food is locked up in the soil be- cause it is almost insoluble in water, and becomes of use to the plant only slowly. The rate at which it dissolves in the soil water, also, depends on the condition of the soil itself. The prob- lem then is to be considered in two parts. First, what can the fiorist do to make the food materials in the soil soluble in the soil water and, second, for each plant, what element is needed most. In regard to the first question, the soil in a greenhouse is always at a' "very favorable temperature for devel- opment of bacteria, and usually there is a comparatively large amount of organic matter in the soil that is de- caying. Both of these processes tend to produce products which make the minerals containing phosphorus and potassium soluble in the soil water. The soils of Illinois (with the excep- tion of very sandy or very peaty soils) are well supplied with potassium con- taining minerals which only need the presence of organic matter to make them available to the plant. On the other hand, phosphorus is comparatively deficient in most soils of Illinois. With regard to manures that are applied to the greenhouse soils, the average manure is weakest in its contertt of phosphorus com- pared with the nitrogen and potassium it contains. These reasons would give a sound theoretical basis for suppos- ing that acid phosphate or bone meal would be of benefit to the soil applied with manure. If chemical fertilizers are used, probably nitrogen and phos- phorus are the elements that are of greatest benefit to the plant. F. W. Muncie. Write at once for introductory prices on all kinds of FERTILIZERS Exceptional Augrust prices on DARLING'S hif?tiest errade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etCi I will_ send to you on application a copy of the "Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture on commercial fertilizers." Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of great value to every florist and farmer. Read them before buying. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELLIS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. :BKflNb^ Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Indispensable in tlie Garden. Thomson's VINE, PLANT and VEGETABLE Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering, foliage and fruit bearing plants: vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 39 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomten's Special Chrysantheinuni and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimnlant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc WmJIiomson&Sons,^"" Tweed Vineyards, Clovensford, Scotland Field Grown Carnation Plants All A-1 Stock 7000 Enchantress 4000 O. P. Basseft (Red) 2000 Mayday 2000 Sangamo Price, $50.00 Per 1000 In lots of 500 or more. Basselt S Washburn HINSDALE, ILL. igi3. The American Florist. 223 If is agreed at Every Horticultural Convention that CLAY'S FERTILIZER THE STANDARD PLANT FOOD LAY'S iALWAYS=PAYS; ITS MERIT LIKE ITS SALE IS UNIVERSAL Supplied by tne Leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including: New Vork— Arthur T. Boddinnton. Burnett Brothers, Wilham Elliott & Sons. Peter HendiTSon & I'u , tlie NhicNill Horiicultural to., \V. E. Marshall & to., Stumpp & Waltur Co.. J. M. Thorb irn & Co.. Vaujrhan's ?eed Store, Weeber & l")on. KociiisTKK (N. V. ^Janii's \'icks Sons. Chu .^c.o— Vauuhan's'Seed Store. Boston— Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R, & J, Fartiuhar & Co,, Fottler FiSke, Kawson to,, Thomas J.Gray Co, I'hilaim:lhhi.-\— Henry A, IVeir. Henry F, Michell Co,, Hosea Watercr, '^''^. CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England Mc7ition the American Florist when writing Look-Araucarias Our Specialty We liave provided for the summer garden , l lie veranda and the porch with a fine lot of Arau- caria Excelsa of our April 1912 im- portation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-5-6-7 tiers, 25-30-35-40 inches high; bushy, * 1,00, $l,25,«1.50'toif2.00. Araucaria Excelsa, new April, 1913 importa- tion, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, S^j and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, li and 20 inches high, 35c, 40c, SOc, 60c and 7Sc, To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6- in, pots $1.25 to $1.50. Begonias. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4H to 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in, high, 35c to SOc; 5h in., 50c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. hign, $1.00. tl.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $250 to $3.00, Kentia Belmoreana, large, 4^2 in,, 25c to 35c; single, 54 to 6-in, pots, 60c, 75c to$l.CO. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 7.5c, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Livistona Rotundifolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm, 5H and 5^-2 in pots, 12 inches high, 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, SOc, Areca lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-:n, pot, 20c, 25c. Cocos Wtddeliana, 3 in,, large 15c, 18c, 20c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2^2 in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 4-inch. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sorenfteri, 2H-inch. $3.0(1 per 100, FERNS, Scotti, Wtiitmani and Hariisii, SH-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c, 40c and SOc. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2!4-inch, $3,00 per 100, Ficus Elastics, SH in,. 6c, Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in,, 20c to2Sc; ready to shift in SVz in., 35c, 4Cc, 5Cc, GODFREY ASCHMANH 1012 W. Ontario St,, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Paper Whites GRANDIPLORA Per 1000 Fancy, (1250 bulbs to case $ 8.50 Star Brand, (1000 bulbs ^^^^ to case) 11.00 LILIUM HARRiSII For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.00 85.00 Lilium Formosum French Romans Per 1000 Per 1000 6-8 inch (850 bulbs to case) .,,$35.00 11-12 ctms, (2500 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch ( 225 bulbs to case ),, . 70.00 $24.00 Cold Storage Lil Per Case Lil. RubrHm,8-9, (case 170 bulbs) $ 8.50 " " 9-11, (case lnO bulbs) 8.00 " Album, 9-11, (ca,se 100 bulbs) , 10.00 " Giganteum, 9-10, (case 200 bulbs) 17.00 Let us have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. ORCHI DS Arrived in fine condition Cattleya Trianae, C. Gaskelliana, C. Dowiana, C.PercivaUiana C. Speciosissima, DendroWum Formosum, D. Jamesianum. D. Chrysotoxum, Oncidium Splendidum. O. Cicallosum, Odonto- glossum Grande, lycaste Skinnerii, etc., etc. lAGER e HURRELl, SUMMIT, N. J. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. S£ND FOR LIST. The Early Advertisement Gets There, 224 The American Florist. Aug. i6. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 2.^0 Duerr Chas A . 20^ .■ilpha Floral Co... 199 Dunlop John H . 201 American Importing Eagle Machine Wks 23t Co 1X7 Edwards Fold Box 224 American Spawn Co 220 tisele C . 221 American Wooden- Elastic-Lyke Co... Z.^h ware MfgCo HI Elitch-Long Ghrs . . 208 AmlinjE CCo.... 19.< Emmans Geo M... . 212 Anderson S A 199 Eme&Klingel... . 19i Andorra Nurseries, 216 Eyres HG . 201 Ang-ermueller G H Farquhar R J Co.. 208 182 194 Felix C& Dvkhuis.. •'17 AphineMfgCo.... 2.^6 Fish Henry Seed C 1 21? Archias Floral Co.. 202 Florists' Hail Assn ■,'?4 .Arnold A A 1S2 Fottler. Fiske. .Aschmann Godfrey 2:« Rawson Co . TT Atlanta Floral Co.. 2(1(1 Frankenlach Chas Auburndale Gold E &Sons •^17 Fish Co 19H Franzen FO 214 Elder Jno & Co... 220 Freeman Mrs J B.. 202 Bjssett&Washbum Freies Dominick C 193 181 201 232 Froment HE Frost Chas 197 Batavia Greenhouse 212 Co 193 Galvin Thos F . . . . ?0I Baur Window Glass Garland Greenhouse Co 23h Mfg Co 232 Baversdorfer H 178 Gasser J M Co 701 Beaven E A 19« Geny Bros 702 Begerow's 20(1 Giblin & Co 7.30 BergerBros 188 GodineauR& M... II Berning H G 17h Gorham & Chapline 231 Bertermann Bros Grand Rapids Co 2(K) Floral Co 207 Blackistone Z D... 201 Gude Bros 200 Bobbink& Atkins.. 21h Gumm W L 208 BoddingtonAT ... 209 Guttman Flower Bodger J & SonsCo 11 Growers Co 197 Boland J B Co 199 Hammond Benj.. . 733 Bolgiano J & Sons. 11 Harley Pottery Co. III Bowe M A 199 Haven Seed Co The 208 Bramley & Son 20;! Heacock Jos Co . . . 711 Braslan Seed Grow Heinecken Otto ... IT ers Co 204 Heinl John & Son. 199 Breitmeyer'sJSons 2(K) Henderson A & Co 220 BrendelSC tfA Herr Albert M ?17 Brill Co Francis.... ZIO Herrmann A 724 Brown AlfredJ Seet Hess & Swoboda . . '0? Co 204 HewsAH&Co... Ill BrunsHN U Hilfinger Bros IIT Buchbinder Bros... 189 Hitchings&Co.l90 191 BickbeeH W 20;-! HoerberBros 193 BudlongJ A.173 193 212 HoffmeisterFlo Co 19i BuistRobt Co 11 Hohmannis Aug... 210 Buroee W A & Co. 208 Holm & Olson,.. 147 200 Caldwell theWoods Holton &HunkelCo 194 man Co 198 Home Cor School.. 717 California Florists. 202 Hooker HM Co... 736 California Seed Grow- Hrudka L Pottery ers Assn 204 Co III Camp Conduit Co .. III Hurff Edgar T 11 Campbell 228 217 994 Cant Frank & Co... Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 7'8 Carnation Suppott IsbellS M& Co.. II Co The 2,-50 Jackson & Perkins 273 Chicago Carn Co. JamesR H IT I 193 218 Johnson W W & Chicago Great Son 708 Western RR 168 Jones Percy 187 Ciicago House Jones Robt Ross... 2.34 Wrecking Co 224 KastingWFCo ..I 195 Clark RG 232 Keller Geo & Sons Clark E B Seed Co. 11 201 Ill ''0 Clark's Sons David. Keller's Sons, J B.. 70! Clay&Son 223 Kellogg Geo M 901 Cleveland Cut Kennicott Bros 19? Flower Co 201 Kervan Co The 197 Conard & Jones Co 216 Kessler W A 197 Cooke Geo H 199 198 Kift Robt 201 Cotsonas Geo & Co. King Construct Co. IV Cowee W J 224 Kohr AF III Coy HC Seed Co... 208 Kramer IN &Son. TIT Craig RobtCo 21b Krier Nick Boil- r Co CritchellC E 19b Third Special C over Cunningham Jos H. 221 KroeschellBrosCo. 224 Dahlborn J P & Co. •232 Kruchten John 19? Dailledouze Bros... 221 Kuehn C A 176 Daniels & Fisher... 201 KuhlGeo A •'IS DardsChas 200 Kyle &Foerster.... 19? DeamudJBCo..l80 188 LaCrosse Floral Co 700 Denaiffe & Son 204 Lager &Hurrell.... 77? Detroit Flower Pot Lambert Peter 9|6 Mfg Co 111 LandrethSeedCo.. IT Dickinson Albert Lange A 199 Seed Co 2(b 199 Dietsch A & Co .... IV Leedle Floral Co . . . 217 Third Special Cover | 19? Diller Caskey & Lemon Oil Co 7^7 Keen 232 Leonard Seed Co... 210 Dillon J L 210 Loechner & Co 7|7 Doroer F &Sons... 214 Lord & Burnham Dorval VS 197 233 Co 9?T DreerHA....II203 McCallum Co 195 ««^ VALVES 0 CHEAPEST ON EARTH ROLLINS STEAM SPECIALTY AND VALVE CO., 17 W. Klnzie St., CHICAGO. McConnell Alex 199 McCullough's J M Sons Co 195 McGee Walters.... 22: McHutchison&Co.. II McKennaP& Son. 199 Mann Otto II Matthewson J E 200 May & Co L L 199 Meconi Paul 197 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 185 Mette Henry 220 Meyer John C & Co. 198 Michell'sSeed Hse. 198 Mid-Continental Flower Show 178 Milwaukee Boiler Co 2?3 Moninger J C CoI'V 234 Moore, Hentz & Nash 197 Morehead.Mlg Co... 236 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Muller Adolph 223 Murray Samuel 200 Myers Florist 201 Nat Flo B of Trade. 236 New England Nur- series 216 NY Cut Flower Ex. 197 Nicholas JoVinS.... 202 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 2?4 Niessen Leo Co .... 195 NorthrupKing&Co 206 Oechslin Frank.. 185 221 Ostertag Bros ... .201 PalezFaul M 202 Palmer W J & Son . 200 Park Floral Co 200 Peacock Dahlia Farms 218 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano. Rossi 6. Co 200 Pennock-MeehanCo 197 Pennthe Florist. 196 210 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson I A I Phillips Bros 202 Pierce F & Co 236 Pierson AN (Inc).. 219 Pierson FR Co.. I 214 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 204 Pillsbury I L 230 Podesta&Baldocchi 201 Poehlmann Bros Co ....169 170 171 172 186 PoUworth C C Co I 194 201 Portland Flower Store 201 Pulverizeii Manure Co 222 QuakerCity Machine Works 230 Raedlein Basket Co 183 Randall A L Co.... 193 Randolph & Mc Clements 224 Rawlings Elmer.... 214 Ready Reference. 225 Reed & Keller ..180 233 Regan Ptg House .. 236 Reid Edw 195 Reinberg Geo 193 Relnberg Peter 175 Revere Rubber Co Fourth Special Cover Rice Bros 194 Rice Co. M 189 Robinson Honrv M &Co 196 RoDinson J C Seeii Co 208 Roehrs Julius Co... 219 Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co224 232 233 Rohnert Seed Co. . . II Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G&Co 194 Saakes O C 201 Sabransky JohnF.. 220 Sailer Isaac D 230 Saltford Flowr Shop 202 ScheelFF 214 Schiller, the Florist. 702 Schillo Adam 233 'Schlatter W & Son. 224 Schling Max 200 Schloss Bros 182 Schmidt J C 217 Scott John 214 Scully Steel & Iron Co 235 Sefton Mfg Co 192 SharpPartridge&Co 256 Siebrecht George C 197 Situation & Wants.. 168 Skidelsky S S & Co. II Smith A W&Co... 201 SmithED&Co 217 Smith & Hemenway 235 Smith Henry 202 Smith Wm C 185 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 235 Stoothoff H A Co... 230 Storrs&Harrison218 221 Superior Machine & Boiler Works Second Special Cover Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed & Floral Co 199 Thompson Car Co.. 214 Thomson Wm & Son 222 Tonncr L A 184 Thorburn J M & Co 208 TottyChasH 221 Tricker Wm 217 Vaughan AL&Co. 177 Vaughan'sSeedStote I III 198 206 207 210 214 216 223 224 234 Vick's Sons Jas 210 Vincent R Jr I 221 Virgin U J 202 Wagner Park Cons. HI Walker FA &Co.. 202 Wallace FD 224 WaplerNicholas.198 224 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 201 WeberFH 202 Weiland&Risch... 193 Welch Bros 195 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 212 Wietor Bros 179 193 Wilson RG 199 Windier Wholesale Florist Co 194 WittboIdGCo...l99 213 WittboldOttoNurs. 217 Wolfskin Bros & Morris GoIdensoD 202 Wood Bros 214 WredeH 210 Yokohama Nurs Co. 210 Young & Nugent. 199 Zech & Mann. ..174 193 Ziska Tos 193 No loss if you mend your split earn a tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE . * "'"' AFTER 422 Main St., Sprin^ield.Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S Zmc Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best, last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. % and !| 40c perlb , by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH fi McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two 01 three circles. En- dorsed by all the Iveading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befc re i ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipment guaranteso A I IGO£BROS. V f J 266 N. 9th St. V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO WANUFACTUREHS PHIiLADELPHIA, PA. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVSR N. J FL0I<|AN D.^\jyALLAeE [NsyRANGESERVl INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUlLDmG RHONE WABASM a40 CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas I/eaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 Easl 34fh Sf. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writinu YAUGHAN'S ^?h,^-.^^l!^'-'^ No. 2H. Double thick. Price, per 1000, 55c: by mail. 70c; 5,000, by express, $2.50. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago. New Yor 10,«eO 11.75: 50,000 J7.50. Manufaotared by W. J, COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. '9'3- The American Florist. 225 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Aniucniias excelsa, April, 1912, Importation, « to 7-111. [Kits. 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to 40 ins. lilgU, $1 to ?:; each. Excelsa, April. 1913. im- portation, it to 5 tiers, 5 to 6-ln. pots. 35c to 75c. Itobiista Compacta glauca, 6-iii., $1.25 to ?1.50. Uodfiev Ascbmauu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlladelplila. Araucarla excelsa, 2 tiers, 6 to 8 ins. bigb. 35c eacb; 2 and 3 tiers, S to 10 ins., -i5c: 3 tiers, 10 to 12 ins., 60e; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 Ins., 75c. The Storrs & Havrisou Co., Palnesviiie, 0. Araucarias excelsa, 2-3 tiers, 50c each; 3-4 tiers, 7.'rtc; 6-in., 4-5 tiers, $1 eacb, $12 per doz.: 7-in., 4-5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The t;eo. Wittbold Co.. 737-739 Bucliingbam Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa. 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Araucarias. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2y.-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Plumosus Nanus. 214-iii., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 4-ln., $12 per 100; extra strong 4-in., $15 per 100. Hatcheri, 2V4-in., $2.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $2 per 100; seedlings $1. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., strong for bench- ing or baskets, $12.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., strong, $6 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. ■_ Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $4 per 100; 2^/^- in., $6 per 100; 3-in., $8; Sprengeri, 2-ln., $4 per 100; 2y2-in., $6; 3-in., $8. The Bllteh-Long Greenhouses, Denver, ColCL Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000; 4-in., $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49tb and Market Sts., Philadelpbia. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $) per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100. The Geo. WittboM Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago^ Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V>-in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 3-in., 6c. Erie Floral Co., Brie, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2i4-iD., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 214-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. per 100. Geo. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine 3-inch, $3 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. Hatcheri, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves per plant, varieierated, 15c per leaf ; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Broa. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas, large, $3 to $3.50 each. Aucuba Japonica. 2 ft., $1 each. Aucuba type, 3 ft., ?1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Bucklng- ham ir-lace, Chicago. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TREES. Baytrees: standards, 48 ins., stem, 30 diam., $7.50 each; 48 in. stems, 26 ins. diam., $5. Half standards: 30 in. stems, 26 ins., diam., $5; 30 in. stems, 22 ins. diam., $4. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Hay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on appUcatiou. Julias Roehrs Co., Ruth- orford, N. J. Bay tree?. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere iu this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737-739 BueUingham I'lace, Chicago. Bay trees. Kobbink &. Atkins, Ruthevfoi-d, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Zulu King, 2V>-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., .$7 per 100. Godfrey .\schmaan. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Rex Begonias, ly^-Xn., $5 per 100. Geo. M^ Emmans, Newton, N. J. Begonia" Lorraines, 4-in., 25c; 5-in., 40c each. The Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias, red variety only, 2-in., $3 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, strong, 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, a fine plant to grow in lield for Xmas sales; full of berries, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cluster Peppers, strong 2yo-in., $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2%-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. POEHLMANN BEOS. CO. Morton Grove, IlL Berried plants, Christmas peppers. New Cluster pepper. Branching New Cluster pepper and Solanum Melvini, strong plants, 2%-in., pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; strong plants with fruit, from 4%-in. pots, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. 500 or more at 1000 rate. Cash with order, Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, obelisk. 5 ft., $12 each; globe shaped, 12-15 inch, $2 to $2.50 each; globular, 3 ft., $3 eacb; pyramid, 5 ft., $5 and $6 each; standards. 20-24 crown, $3.50 each; 24-30 crown, $5 each; 36-40 crown, $8 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Box trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, fancy, 1,250 bulbs to case, $8.50 per 1,000; Star Brand, 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1,000; Lilium Harrisii, 6-7 inch $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 6-8 Inch, 350 bulbs to case, $35 per 1,000; 8-9 inch, 225 bulbs to case, $70 per 1,000. French Romans, 11-12 ctms., 2,500 bulbs to case, $24 per 1,000. Cold storage lilies: Lll. Kubrum, 8-9, 170 bulbs to case, $8.50 per case; 9-11, 100 bulbs to case, $8 per case. Lil. Album, -9-11, 100 bulbs to case, $10 per case; LiL Gigauteum, 9-10, 20O bulbs to case, $17 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Freesia refracta alba, % to % inch, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000; % to % inch, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Purity, 1st size, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, 5-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 6-7, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 7-9. $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-11. $20 per 100. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Freesia Refracta Alba, % to H-inch, $3.50 per 1,000. Freesia Purity (true), grand bulbs, 1/2 to %-inch, $10 per 1,000. Hogan, Kooy- man & Co., 355 12th St., Oakland, Calif. Freeslas, California grown, choice, Vi to % in., $5 per 1,000; 1st quality, % to 1/2 inch, $3 per 1,000. Purity, true, % to 1 inch, $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000; % to % in., $2.50 per 100; ViO per 1,000; y. in. and over, $1.75 per 100; $16 per 1,000; % to % in., $1.60 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Freesia hybrids. Dr. Ragonieri, $7 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Paper White Narcissus, White Roman hyacinths, Lilium giganteum (cold sforage) ; Freesia Purity, freesias, French-grown; callas, Lilium Harrisii. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Callas, 3 to 4-lnch circ, $4 per 100; 4 to 5- inch. $8: 5 to 6-incb. $15. Purity Freesias, 1st size, $1.75 per 100; 2nd size. $1. All delivered to you charges prepaid, cash with order. For good results buy direct from grower. LILY- DALE BULB CO., Santa Cruz. Calif. Hyacinth glasses, blue, green, purple. Im- ported terra cotta grass beads. Nicholas Wapler, 28 Warren St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 9-11 inch, $3.75 per doz.; $23 per 100; 7-9 inch, $1.35 per doz.; $8.75 per 100. Amaryllis Johnsoni, $2.50 per doz.; A. Vittata hybrids, $3.50 per doz. Oxalis, Bermuda buttercup, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-in., 8-9- in., and 9-10-in. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., .^>1 Barclay St.. New York. Dutch Bulbs, all varieties. Prices right. Apply to Otto Heinecken. Whitehall Bldg., 17 Battery PI., New York City. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky Bldg., Philadelpbia. Co., 1215 Betz i;ill:.s. .\rtlinr T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. CANNAS. Cannas, 3-iu. pots, good sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,0J0. King Humbert, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cannas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cannas. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. A fine surplus of good, clean, healthy stock ready now. Per 100. Per 1000. Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 6.00 55.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Order what you need from this list and you will never regret it. WIETOR BROS. 162 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. Carnations, field-grown. 9,000 R. P. En- chantress. 8,000 Enchantress. 200 Dorothy Gor- don. 2,000 Victory, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. 8,000 White Enchantress, $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. John P. Sabransky, Kenton, O. Carnations, White Perfection, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. J. A. Budlong. 82-86 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation, Enchantress Supreme. White Enchantress, $S per 100. Bros.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnations, Beacon, Enchantre grown stock, August delivery, C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. $12 per 100. Daillidouze 3S, fine field $6 per 100. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 226 The American Florist. Aug. i6. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, White Wonder, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Alma Ward, Beacon, O. P. Bassett, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Gloriosa, P. Delight, Rosette, $8 per 100; .$70 per 1,000. Victory, ?6 per 100; ?50 per 1,000. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, 0. Carnation, 1,000 Enchantress, ?6 per 100. 500 White Enchantress, $6 per 100. 500 White Per- fection, $6 per 100. 1,000 Mrs. 0. W. Ward, ?6 per 100. 500 Beacon, .$6 per 100. 400 After- glow, $6 per 100. Good, clean stock. Berter- mann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. FIELD CARNATIONS, strong, healthy plants. 100 1,000 Victory $5.U0 $45.00 Enchantress, white o.OU 45.00 Enchantress, light pink 5.00 45.00 Cash unknown parties. BEANT & NOE FLORAL CO., 5744 Brantwood Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnations, field-grown. The Herald, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Pink Delight, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. White Enchantress, White Per- fection, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Washington, Victory. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, 500 extra fine Enchantress, ready for immediate shipment, $G per 100. C. C. Poll worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress. Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnations, Gloria, R. C, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, R. C, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. • Carnations, Enchantress, Winsor and San- gamo, at $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash. JOY .FLOR.\L CO., Nashville, Tenn. Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Clii- cago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Beti! Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, Bergman Queen, Diana, Ap- pleton, Hallday, Donatella, Mme. Touset, Oct. Frost, Buckbee, White Bonnaffion, Ghrysolora, at $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Cash. JOY FLORAL CO., Nashville, Tenn. Chrysanthemums, Unaka, McNiece, Maud Dean, Schrimpton, 2y2-in.. $25 per 1,000. Pom- pons; Krut, Skibo, Madge, Baby, Lulu, Diana, Waco, Menso, La Gravere, La Porte, Kemmit, Ida Kroeschell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemum plants, 21/2-in. early varieties, only $3 per 100; $25 per l.OOO, at HENEY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-In., $8; 5-in., $12. The Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. CROTONS. Crotons, 3-in., $25 per 100; 4-in.. $30; 5-ln., $6 to $9 per doz. ; larger, $12 to $24 per doz. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Phlla- delphia. Crotons, 3V. and 4-in., $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 214-in., $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-in., $25 per 100; .$225 per 1,000; 5-in., $50 per 100; 6-in., $75 per 100. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. Cyclamen, 6 var., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. The Eiitch-Long Greenhouses, Denyer,^Colo^ Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana, 8-in., $2.50 to $3 each; 10-in., $4 and $5 each. Dracaena Indivlsa, 5-in., $20 per 100; 6-in., $25 per 100. Dracaena Pragrans, 6-in., $6 to $9 per doz. Dracaena Mandaiana. 6-in., $15 and $18 per doz. Dracaena Bronze Beauty, 8-in., 9-in. and 10-in., 3 and 4 ft. tall, $2.5U, $3 and $3.50. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. Dracaena indivisa, 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Adiantum hybridum, 3-in., $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 4-in., $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000; 6-in., $0 per doz.; $40 per 100; S-in., $12 per doz.; $90 per 100; 11-in. tubs, $1.50 to $2 each. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market 'sts., Phila- delphia. Boston ferns, 6-in., $6 per doz,; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz. Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737- 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns in flats, all varieties; flats contain about 110 clumps, $2 per flat; 20 or more flats, $1.75 per flat. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St. , New York. Ferns, ElegantissiJua, 6-in., 50c eacli; S-in., $1 each. Harrisii form' of Bostoniensis, 8-iu., $1 each; specimens in 10-in. pots, $3 to $4 each. F. B. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, W. Harrisii, flne specimens, $2 and $J each; 6-in., 50c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz,; 8-in., .?12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. Adiantum Croueanum, 3-iu., $10 per 100. Erie Floral Co., Erie, _Pa^ Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. _ Bobbiuk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. .. Picus Pandurata, 6-in., pot, 2 ft. tall, $1.50 each; 6-in., 2% ft., $2; 7-in., 3 ft., $2.50; 8-in., 4 ft., $3; 10-in and 11-in. tubs, 6 to 10 ft., $4 to $7.50 each. Ficus Chauvieri, 6-in., 18 inches high, $12 per doz.; larger plants, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Pieus Craigi, 4-ln., $35 per 100; 5-in,, $50 per 100; 6-in., ,$9 to $12 per doz. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. Picus Pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Poehl- mann Eros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Rubbers. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. GARDENIAS. Gardenia Veitchii, 2^-in., $8 per lOOl $75 per 1,000; 4-in., $20 per 100; 6-in., $6 to $9 per doz. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Mai-ket sts., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 3^1.-inch Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.60 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt and Poitevlne, $10 per l.OUO. Ricard, $12.50 per l.OcO. A. M. I-Ierr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poiteviue, 2-in,, .$2 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-iri., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt 2V. in. (0. $2.60 per 100. 2, Erie, Pa. Brie Floral Co., E. P. D. f Geraniums, all kinds. Co., White Marsh, Md. E Vincent Jr., & Sons GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, A la^ Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns. $1.10 per 1,COO. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhock seedlings, double white, pink, rose yellow, black, blood-red. salmon and Alle- gheny, mixed, .$1 per 100; .$6 per 1.000. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, HI. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Hydrangea Otaksa. 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I.. N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, 2'/2-in., $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Gro^e, IlL I LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, .$7.60 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley crowns. Aug. Hohmann's Valley, Export, Hamburg 20, Germany. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,0„0; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. Sphagnum moss, full size bales, clean stock, new burlaps. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. MURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, hardy herbaceous plants, evergreens, roses, rhododendrons, vines and climbers, spring bulbs and roots, conifers and pines. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chest- nut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, assorted, IS to 24 inches, $1 each; 3 to SVfl ft., $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place , Chic ago^ Nursery stock, perennials, etc. See adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Otto Witt- bold Nursery, Edgebrook, Chicago, . 111. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf MuUett, Norristown, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PALMS. IVIES English Ivy, 234-in. pots, 2 plants, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., 2 plants, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4^^ to 5-in., 20 to 25 ins. high, 35c to 50c; 5%-tQ., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in. pots, 30 to 40 ins. high, $1 to $2; 7-in., made-up, 1 large in center, 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3. Belmoreana, 4iA-in., 25c to 35c; 5% to 6-in. pots, 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in pot, 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. Palms, Phoenix Roebelenii, 7-in., $1.50 to $2 each; 11-in. and 14-in. tubs. $7.50 to $20 each. Areca luteseens, 6-in.. $12 and $15 per doz.; S- in., $2 to $3 each; 10-in., $4 to $6 each. Ken- tias, 3-in. Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. _^__^„. Palms, Kentias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4-in. to 10-in., $4.50 per doz. to $15 each. Co. cos Weddeliana, 2V2-in., $15 per 100. Poehl- mann^ Palms — For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms, Kentias. For size and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruthersford, N. J. P;ilms.~ Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Palms. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. i 19^3' The American Florist. 227 PANDANUS. riiiMliuiuM Vcltebll, large specimen plnnts, SO to $7.r»0 tuoli; Booa pliintH, U-ln., $1 to $1.6U oncb. J. A. I'fleiHou & Sona, Weatwootl, Cincinnati, 0. Pandnmia Veltclill. Inrpo plnnts, ^2 to $ri pncli. Robert Urnlg Co., 40tli and Market flts.. Phlla- dj'lpblg. _ _^ Pandanua Veltcbil, Oln., $l.M>r7-lu., $2; 8-ln., $2.5u. Vaugbau's Seed Store, Cblcago and New York. I'andunnH VeltL-hll. 61n., $1 to $1.50 encb; 7-ln., %Z cac-U. roeblmuuu Bios. Co.. Morton Grove. III. Pandanus Veltchll. 4-ln., ?5 per doz., $^5 per 100. The Storra & Harrlaon Co.. PalnesvlUe. O. PANSIES PANSIICS— Strong plants from seed bed. from best giant flowering mixture obtalnabks also Mctte'.s Trliiuiph of lllmit. Mine, i'erii-it. OdltT, Gassier, and others: ivady Anjjust 2ot!i; 100, SOc; 1000, $2.50; 5000. $2.35 per 1000. EDW. DOICC.E CO., 43-14 N. SprlDgfleld Ave., Chicago, 111. Pansles, Romeo Prize Winners, bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100: $10 per 1.000. C. Hum- feld. Clay Center, Kan. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives in- formation on peony history, soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply: and describes the most extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun ; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also Issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box IS. Springfield, Ohio. PEONIES 4c TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima, Festiva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure, Livingstone, Richardson's Dorchester, etc.. at Sc per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices.. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO. , Shenandoah, Iowa. FRENCH PEONIES. Write for my new descriptive catalogue which will be Issued July 25. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. Peonies. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. . 714 Chestnut St. , Philadelphia. Peonies, 25 fine named peonies for $5. W. L. Gumm. "Remington, Ind. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster pepper and Solanum Melvini, strong plants, 2^4 -In pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000; strong plants with fruit, from 4%-in. pots. $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100, 500 or more at 1000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Cluster peppers, 2%-in., $3 per 100. Celes- tial peppers, 234-in., $3 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Celestial Peppers and Solanum. 4-in., $12.50 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S Grand Rapids, Mich. Celestial peppers, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8. The Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2y2-in., $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides. giant baby primrose, 2%-iu.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. 0. Sdimidt, Bristol, Pa^ , Primroses, CTiinese, Obconica alba and rosea, $2 per 10;). Forbesi and Malacoides. $2. Ob- conica gigantea. $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Primula obconica gigantea and grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2M!-in. pots, 60c per doz.; $1 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Malacoides {improved baby primrose), 2^14 -in., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; .$35 per 1,000. VaugUan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primula (^hliicnslM luid obconica, all colurn, $3 per 100; ?2.'» pi-r l.OOlt. I'riiuulrt Malacobk'M, $;i per JUii. The Slurr« it UuirlHou Co., PalucK- Wile, a i'rimrOHOB obconica and Chinese, 2',f;-hi.. $;i per 100; VS> per 1,000. TiiiO or more at l.Oiio rate. Cash with order. Frank Occhslln, 41)11 Oulni'V St.. ChliliKii. __^ per GIgantea, S-ln., $5 $12. Blltcb-Long Green- 2'/j-ln., $3.,''.0 tier Poeblinnim Bros. Co.. I'rlnuUa olicolilca. 100; 4-ln., $8; D-ln., huuscH, Di'iivcr, Colo. Primula obconica grandl, HO: $30 per l.OOU, Morton t!rove. 111. ■_ Primula, obconica grnndl, 4-ln., $S per 100. Pocliltuaini Bios. Co.. iSIorton Grore, 111. I'rlmuhi Malacoides (Imii. Baby), 2-in., $3 per ItiO, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Kaplds, Mich. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettlas, 2>/.-ln. pots. $5 per uio at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapkls, _Mic!^ Polnsettlas, 2-'ln., $5 per 100; .$45 per 1,000. The Elltch-LoDg Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Polnsettlas, 2l4-in., $5 per 100. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ROSES. Roses, Gruss an Teplltz, Hermosa, Jessie, Phyllis, Clothilde Soupert, White Baby Ram- bler, 2'/i-ln., .$3 per 100. Baby Rambler, Or- leans, Pink and White Cochet, 2y2-in., $4 per 100. Mrs. Aaron Ward, 2y2-in., .$6 per 100. Phyllis, 3-in., .$4 per 100. Orleans. 3-in., $8 per lOO. Clothilde Soupert, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., .$7. Hermosa, 3i/.-ln., $6 per 100. Gruss an Teplitz. 4-in., .$8 per 100. White Baby Rambler, 4-in.. .$5 per 100. White Killarney, 4-in., .$10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbi- cago and New York. Roses — Grafted Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $110 per 1,000; ,$100 per 1,000 in 5.000 lots. Own root stock: Milady, $4 per 100; $38 per 1.000. Richmond, 2iA-in., .$4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Beauties, 3-in., $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Fine 21/,-in. stock. 100 1,000 Richmond $3.50 .$30.00 Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00 WIBTOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave. Cliicago. Roses. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, grafted or own root, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Radiance, 3-in., $8 per 100. Am. Beauty, 4-in., .$12 per 100; Hillingdon. 4-in., $10 per 100. Sun- burst, 4-in., $15 per lOD. Pink Killarney, 4-m., $8 per 100. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Roses, Sunburst, 3-in., own roots, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. Killarney Queen, 4-in., own root, $10 per lOO. Doiible White Killarney, 4-in., own root, $10 per 100. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses, grafted. Golden Gate, Double White Killarney, Radiance, Richmond, Morgan, 4-ln., $20 per 100. Sunburst, own root, 4-in., $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. __^ ^_ Rose novelties 1913, Eerriot, Louise Lilia, Amalie de Greiff, Louise Walter, Sachengruss, Rayon d'Or, etc. Also field-grown hybrid teas, climbers, hardy garden and massing roses. Peter Lambert, Trier, Germany. Roses, 3-inch,~900 Richmond; 300 Carnot, 5c. 214-inch, 50 Carnot, 5e; 300 Pink Killarney, 3-ln., 5c; 300 Pink Killarney, 2 years old, from bench, 5c.; 500 White Killarney, 3-inch, 5c. Brie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Roses. 4-in. pots, 100 Beauties, lOe; 1000 Pink Killarney, grafted, 10c; 1000 White Killarney, 10c. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Roses, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Lady Hillingdon, Killarney Queen, F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Roses, Richmond, 3-in., $6 per 100. Brides and Beauties, 4-iii., $7 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S. Grand Rapids. Mich. Rose Killarney Brilliant, grafted plants, 75c each; $7.50 per doz; .$35 per 100; $300 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y^ SEEDS. SALVIAS. Salvia, Schenley, Ball of Fire, Bonfire, King of the Carpet, Splendens, Zurich, 2%-jn., $2.50 per 100: ,$20 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Salvia Splendens and Bonfire.' 60c per lOO; $5 per 1,000. Draccena indivisa. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums, 2-in., $1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-in., $3 per lOrt. Marguerite. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Double Alyssum, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Clean, N. Y. ItdCKY .MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE SEED (Aqullegln Coeruloa). The Colorado State flow- er. True lu type. Seed grown from collecteil plants anil \\i: grow no other variety. New crop now ready, $1 per m. Write fur prices In large iiunntlty. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Demcr, Colo. PANSY SEED— "Mile High" Strain, the re- sult of years of selection and the addition of the he.it from numerous sources. Colors, size and habit extra good. Trade pkt., $1; 0 [Jltts.. $5; 12 pkts., .$9; THE PARK FLORAL COM- PANY, Denver, Colo. Seeds, sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. ^ _^ Seeds, cyclamen, pansles and winter flowering sweet peas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MiclieTrs~Glant Cyclamen seed. For varieties and prices sec advertisement elsewhere in this issue. MIchell's Seed Store, 5th and Market St., Philadelphia. Seed, mignonette, Farquhar's Universal, $15 per oz.; % oz., $3.75; % oz., .$2; 1-16 oz., $1. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. Seeds, lawn grass, "Dickinson's," "Evergreen,' "Pine Tree." The Albert Dickinson Co., Chicago and Minneapolis. ^ , Seeds, superb quality seeds for florists. The' Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Seeds, sweet peas. Loechner & Go., 11 Warren St., New York. Lawn Seed. Northrup, King & Co., Minne- apolis, Minn. Pansy seed. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Seeds, new crop turnip now ready. Robert Buist Company, Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX. Smilax, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa. _ Smilax," strong 3-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, giant pink, white, yellow and red, 214 -in. pots, $2 per 100; 300 for $5 cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. STEVIA. Stevia, 4-in. pots, strong, $12.50 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S. Grand Rapids, Mich. SWAINSONA. Swainsona (white), strong, 4-in. pots, $12.50 per 100, at HENRY SMITH'S, Grand Rapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, ready to shift, 2%-inch, $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Plant Depart- ment. Morton Grove, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAs. Vinca Var., 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100. C. Hnmfeld, Clay Center, Kans. .^ Vinea Minor Aurea, 3-ln. pot plants, $8 per 100. Field grown clumps, $15 per 100. Wm. Tricker, Arlington, N. J. Vinca Variegata, 4-iu. pots, .$12 per 100. ClKUles Lenker, Freeport. L. I.. N. Y. Vinca Var., 3-in.. $5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Vinca Var., fine strong 4-in., 12c. J. W. Nieson, 304 E. 47th St., Chicago. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnbam Co., 42na St. Bldg., New York. if You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 228 The American Florist. Aug. i6. Building matevial, cypress sash bars, green- liouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John 0. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. , Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CDT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Self-tying carnation supports and hose stakes. The Carnation Support Co., ConnersYille, Ind. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, SOc per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co.. 631-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices, ridge & Co., Chicago. Sharp, Part- Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. Jfohn C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss bouses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham_Co., Broadway ,_N._Y. "Garland Heat Tested Cast Iron Gutters, 7,000 ft. ready for shipment. 65 tons of tees and purlins, etc. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Pes Plaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. ¥. MISCELLANEOUS. Lemon Oil Co. 's Standard Insecticide, l^ pt., 25c; pt., 40c; qt., 75c; J^ gal., $1.25; gal., .?2; 5 gal., .$9; 10 gals., $17.50. Lemon Oil Co., Dept. T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more, Md. __^ Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, Eng. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2723-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Flower boxes, neat printing, high quality and finish. The Sefton Mfg. Co., 1335 W. 35th St., Chicago. Gold letters, cycas leaves. Baskets, etc. American Importing Co., 219 Dearborn St., Chicago. Brendel's clasps to tie your mums and other plants. $1.00 per 1000. S. C. Brendel, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The Hontsch Boilers. General Agents for U. Weehawken, N. J. J. P. Dahlborn & Co., 3., 217 Hackensack PL, Richmond carnation supports. Works, Richmond, Ind. Eagle Machine Florists' ribbons, chiffons and novelties. Schloss Bros., 542-544 Broadway, New York. Nikoteen Products for fumigating and spray- ing. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Folding flower boxes. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. A. Arnold, 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Flue cleaners. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co.. 17 West Kinzle St., Chicago. Hard coal. GrR."~Clark7i24~Washington ave., Scranton, Pa. Fertilizers. Tarling' bone, pure blood, etc. Ellis Ave.. Chicago. bone meal, blood and Walter S. McGee, 5327 Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Campbell Automatic Irrigation ==^= Sprinkler === Florists are alvi^ays interested in the subject of irrigation and it is for this reason that we wish to call attention to the Campbell Sprinkler which is used successfully in many places for irrigating small acreages. The machine affords a method heretofore unattainable for supplying water for grow- ing crops in the best possible manner at a cost of less than half of what it would be under any other system. Should you be interested in trying this sprinkler, we would be pleased to have your order for sample, or if you have any particular tract you wish to irrigate, send us exact dimensions and we will make you a sketch just how the installation should be made. This is the sprinkler you need for watering your patch of field-grown carnation plants, so write today for descriptive literatute, and you never will regret it. J. P. CAMPBELL, Jacksonville, Fla. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). Tlie Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Raffia, imported by us direct from Mada- gascar. Vaiighan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York. Threads of all kinds (green Silkaline). John C. Myer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Percy Jones, Florists' supplies of all kinds. 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz, by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard, azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots, Hews' standard. Cambridge, Mass. A. H. Hews & Co., ■oiqo 'aiUASaaBZ qjnog "03 A'.ie;:}.oj p33H =P sj3:^a<3 sqx '^ia "sasuA 'suBd ajaj 'a.TBiii oa^zB ssom 'sazis xii3 "s^od pa.i .sjspoi^ Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse, N. Y. Syracuse Pottery Co., Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy.,_ Detroit, Mich. "Res' pots. G~eo."Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago^ Standard flower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. F. Kohr, 2934-31 Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Hern don St.. Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. Samples free. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 8oc; 500, $3; .?5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1.000, .t5. Vaughan's Steed Store. Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100: $o per 1.000, Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. N€W and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO. HI. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co. , Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn.. Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co., Kew York. Hoerber Bros. , Chicago. Hoff meister Floral Co. , Cincinnati, 0. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co-, Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Ivennicott Bros. Co. , Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and Cleveland, O. McCuUough's Sons Co., J. M., Cincinnati, O. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. X. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago, Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn, Rusch & Co. , Gust. , Milwaukee. Wis. Pennock-Meehan Co.. S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C. Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co.. New York. Smith, Wm., Co., St. Louis, Mo. Tliompson Carnation Co.. J. D., Joliet, 111. Totty, Chas. H.. Madison. N. J. Weiland & Risch. Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago, Zech & Mann. Cliicago. Ziska, Joseph, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Referenoe Department, Write Us About It. ig^s- '^HE American Florist. 229 Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot l^nz. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Gliicago House Wrecking Go. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. -IMPORTED Hyacintl^^ Open Stock ■OR' I Case Lots ^S^ PRICES C N ^^^ APPLICATION. NICHOLAS WAPLER, 28 Warren Street, New York. Heating- Greenhouses. Ed. American florist : Please advise of the best method of heating greenhouses with hot water to insure a temperature of 60 degrees in zero weather, tlie house being 20x60 leet, 10 feet to ridge, even span, side -walls .31/2 feet high. W. H. M. If there is no glass in the side walls, the house can be heated by means of three 2%-inch flow pipes and nine 2- inch returns. Just where the pipes should be located will depend upon the number and location of the beds or benches. As a rule, it will be de- sirable to have one flow pipe upon ■each wall plate and the other about two feet be'.ow the ridge. Three of the returns might be placed upon each wall, or under each of the s:de henches, if they are built against the walls, and the others under the other henches. A .3-inch pipe should be used for the main flow and return. Carry the flow pipe up as nearly vertical as pos- sible and attach the expansion tank, which should have a capacity of at least ten gallons, at the highest part of the system, using either a ^t or 1- Inch pipe. The expansion tank should he at least three feet above the high- est point in the system and consid- erably more than this will be advisa- hle. but care should be taken to locate it where it will not freeez. An over- flow pipe should he provided and con- nection should be made with the water system. Run the flow pipes with a slight fall, as this will not only do away with the necessity for air-valves, but will aid the circulation. A Greenhouse Boiler that fairly shot into fame Hire is iliu boiler that is making,' iIk' most wondorftil Kroi-nhoiisc licatin^; record in the world. Florists and irardencrs who have used other makes are const;intlv uivink* the KrocschcU Greenhouse Boiler the highest praise. QUICKEST WATER HEATER IN THE WORLD The hiiK.' combustion iliambcr in Ihc Kroeschell Boiler unables Ibe uases to expand and fully ik'nitc lii'fore rraihinn thr tubrs or Hues Tliis feature is entirely bickini; in firebox boilers iitul cast iron sectional boilers. Unlike Cast Iron Boilers, whicli cannot be depended upon to carry their ratings even when crowded with hard coal. *'the KroescheU'* again excels because— every Kroeschell Boiler is honestly rated and guaranteed to carry the s'ass and pipe capacities statiid in our catalogue to 60 degrees at 15 below zero. .-Vny kind of fuel can be used. Our ratings are easily maintained with the cheapest grades of coal. OVER 1500 CAST IRON BOHGRS were replaced by the Kroeschell Hot Water Boiler during the past six years. It is a common occurrence for a Kroeschell Hot Water Boiler to replace two to four cast iron boilers at a single place; this is the CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM PLAN, and has saved many florists hundreds of dollars per season In fuel alone, besides a big saving in labor. KROESCHELL VERSUS CAST IRON No More Cast Iron Boilers I have used several different makes of boilers but none I like as well as yours. The Kroeschell is easier to fire, takes less coal and water, circulates quicker than any other boiler. I have used two different makes of sec- tional boilers— no more cast iron boilers for us. (Signed) Farmington Hrhenhouse Co., E. H. Steele, Manager. Farmington, Mich., June 30, 1913. Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron Your No. 12 Kroesceell Boiler which I pur- chased last fall is heating 38,000 sq. ft. of glass. I have no trouble in the least to keep 60 to 7i) degrees in the greenhouses in the coldest weather. Your boiler is doing the work for which I formerly used three Cast iron sectional boilers, but 1 would recommend the Kroeschell to anyone wanting to heat their greenhouses with the least trouble. (Signed) F.-iNNiE D. White. Lexington, Ky., June 27, 1913. Kroeschell Best of All. The Kroeschell Boiler I installed last year usually runs from 10 p. m., to 6 a. m. without attention. I do not t ave the least trouble to keep temperatures in the coldest weather. The boiler has given entire satisfaction. The Kroeschell is the best boiler we have ever handled. Madison, N. J., June 30, 1913. (Signed) Charles Totty. Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron I am heating between 17,000 and 18,000 sq. ft. of glass with the No. 12 Kroeschell, main- taining 50 to 54 degrees in the greenhouses- I have night fireman and we fire about every hour in extreme cold weather, but in ordinary weather every two or three hours, leaving the boiler run five to six hours at the last firing. Have had three different makes of sectional cast iron boilers, but would not return to the sectional boiler under any consideration. (Signed) Frederick Carey, Kennett Square Pa., July 3, 1913. Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron We are heating 6,000 sq. ft. of glass with the Kroeschell House Boiler you furnished last fall, and we think it can take care of more. \Ve maintain a temperature of 60 degrees in the greenhouses and have no trouble keeping temperatures, even in the coldest weather The boiler does not require attention after 9;00 p. m., except in the coldest weather, when we banic at 11:00 p. m. The boiler has given entire satisfaction. We doubt if your boiler could be improved upon, it is bv far the best we have ever used, and we've been using heating systems for the past 30 years. (Signed) The Avenue Floral Co-, E. W. Eicbling. Sec'y. New Orleans, La.. March 3, 1913. WHEN YOU BUY GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. 230 The American Florist. Aug. i6^ "OUR MOTTO" C'Our efforts are to assure each and every customer of a square deal, for we intend that each transaction be so satisfactory to every customer that it may become a real pleasure for him to order from us." CPretty good motto, and we do all in our power to closely fol- low same. Ask any of ouf thousands of customers. CWe manufacture ventilating apparatus and greenhouse fit- tings, and it will pay you to write and get our catalog. CLDo it now. ADVANCE CO., RICHMOND, IND, i GEO. KELLER & SON Manufacturers of the famous RED POTS From Eastern Clay. Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon Street, CHICAGO, ILL. d) (D (JhTHE CARNATION SUPPORT CO., Manufacturers of SelMying Carnation Supports & Rose Stakes ( Patented ) CONNERSVILLC, INDIANA. SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES. "THE LOOP! THE LOOP'S THE THING!' Write for Price List B. %Ua r^v Uo m^xfrfCJUio'tS ^ are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3,00 per bag 100 ll». ft Satisfaction gnaranteed or money back; ^ wny try cheap Bnbstitutea that makera do ^^ not dare to guarantee ? ^VlHEH. 1, STOOTIOFF CO., MOUIIT VIEHON, N. T, EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. CIGARS ONLY BY THE BOX: and ONLY TO THE CONSUMER. HIGH GRADE CIGARS AT IciSlSir* H Ck21ll low GRADE PRICES. isaao !*• isaiicry W Send Postal for Price List. No. 608 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA- Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. ]. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg.ni. Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Our CataloEiie, GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Steam and Hot Water fp^S- The American Florist. 23i \ PRINTING PRINTING I |» IcT^IUTriNG the "finishing touch," giving an artistic appearance ;| S to printing is a power possessed by few and we are experts in ^ designing Commercial Stationery of all kinds. We are ex- 2 m> perienced in making reverse plates for special shipping labels 2 «; and also in printing labels in straight colors. <^ aL ^ Zf Envelopes of all kinds in small and large quantities, ^ 2 Booklet Work. We manufacture a booklet that can be mailed with- 2 J out an envelope. We are designers of odd covers and novel effects in 2 f^ all kinds of booklet work. ' ^ ai When you want quality and price write us — be explicit in stating what ^ a; you want and our services are rendered cheerfully whether you ^ ff* order of us or not. jt foORHAM&CHAPUNE PRINTERy! % 542 South Dearborn St, .... CHICAGO % FREE This Budding Knife The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending In Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and $5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person tp whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This ofter is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. 232 The American Florist. Aug. 16^^ THE GARLAND BEAT TREATED CAST IRON GUHERS The Kind That Do Not Crack In The Winter Time. The New Garland Truss is made with flat iron bars, punched and bolted, doing away with the liability of striping threads, and is easier erected thpn the rod construction, also considerably stronger. We manufacture complete, all woodwork for greenhouses, made in our own woodworking plant. We will make attractive prices for early shipment. GARLAND GREENHOUSE MFft. CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. ^i^jm Guaranteed nDderthe Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. 3~ KILLS CABBAGE worms' ■iW^-t^- '* Hammonds Grape Dust" used effectively to kill Mildews on Roses and other plants. Sold by the Seed Dealers: For pamphlet' on Bugs and Blights address Hammonds Paint & Slug Shot Works Fishkill-on-Hudson, NEW YORK )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, becanse both bevels are on the same tide. Can^t twist and break the elass in diiving. Galvan- ized and will not rust, TAq lights or lefti. The Peerless Glazing Poin, Is patented. No others like ^ it. Order from your deale^"* or direct ^rom n&> 1000, 75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENBT A. DREEBJ 714 Ch«stnnt BtreetX Fhllftdclpbla. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25ttl St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelltles, aud are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, havinpbeen practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only mood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will sliip in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. -cfriciGor' nunill WWIIlkkW kWlllWkll wwi l.D. Phones: llncom 410 and 4H BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heatinp. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing RETURN STEAM TRAPS ROLLINS Stesm Specialty and Valve Co., 17 W. Kinzle St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing 234 The American Florist. Aug. i6. Stop on Your Way to the Convention and See Our Factory. You will be wel- come and we will try to make your visit pleasant. You can spend your time to good advantage here and if you are go- ing to build you can't do better than to build a Moninger house. Our Big Exhibit is Going Out This Week to Minneapolis. GLAD TO SEE YOU AT OUR SPACE. JOHN C. NOMNGER CO., CHICAGO 902 BLACKHAWK STREET. Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, viz.: FLORISTS', Special REGULAR Write today for Prices. Yaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Put Heating Problem Up To Rob't. Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. STEAM OR HOT WATER HEATING SPECIALIST. WHITE NOW. ^ikoteen Products In Many Sized Packages for use of Florists, Gardeners and Fruit Growers -FOR- Fumigating and Spraying. APHIS PUNK 307° NiKOTEEN For Fumigating. For Spraying Is the Strongest Tobacco Insecticide. icotine Manufacturing Co. ST. LOUIS, MO. Save Time and Money By using Brendel'S Clasps to tie your mums and ail other plants. A man can fasten three thousand plants a day. $1.00 per 1000. Try 1000, then you can make them after using one. S. C. BREND£L, MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 19^3- The American Florist. 235 THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALV^TAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO NEW YORK EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. Exclnsive manufactiirers of the •'RICHMOND' CARNATION SUPPORT Under Patent issued April 4th, 1911. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. "You Can't Drive A Nail With A Sponge No Matter How Hard Yon Soak It." SPONGE was not made for that purpose. No more can you get economical results from any cast iron boiler for greenhouse heat- ing, if the boiler was not designed and made for the puipose of greenhouse heating. It was over 40 years ago when we first started thinking about making a greenhouse boiler. For years we thought and worked over it before even a casting was made. Three different boilers were made by us in the years that followed. Each in turn was discarded for one that better met the continually in- creasing demands for greenhouse economy This last model with its two side and one big center flue-way, acts much quicker, burns the coal down to a freer ash and pushes the water through the coils with greater force than any previous one. It's by far the most economical of them all. When you buy a boiler— buy a greenhouse boiler and not a residence boiler, f truggling and ttraining to economically do greenhouse work. You can't expect a sponge to do a hammer's work. Lord & Burnham Co. SALES OrnCES: FACTORIBS: New York miladelphla . , . ^. m, « 42nd St. Building Franklin Bank Baildlng Irvington, N. Y. Boston Chicago _ „ , Tremont Buildind Rookery Buuding Des Plaines, lU Rochester, Granite Building Toronto, 12 Queen St. East A ''Red Devil'' Glass Cutter That will cut PERFECT CIRCLES 2-iD. to 20-in. in any kind of glass. If you have circular lights in your green- house you should have one of these "Red Devil" Circular Glass Cutters handy at all times. Vour local hardware dealer has it. Ask for Red Devil"No. 263, but if you can't get it locally, send us $1.25 and one sample only will be sent postpaid. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 105 Chambers Street, N. Y., U. S. A. RED DEVIL" TOOL* are Seld throughout th« world. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 236 The American Florist. Atip-. i6. reenhouse Heating is a perplexing question to all floiists except those using Morehead Steam Traps JJAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? Jf not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. New York Chicago MOREHEAD Wichita. Kan. New Orleans, La. There are more MOREHEAD TRAFS installed in grreenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trapr Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEFT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco Mention the American Florist when writing The Recognized Standard Insecticide. For grreen, black, white fly, red spider, thrips, mealy bug and soft scale. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain, but cleanses the foliage. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterilizing soil and all soil vermin. $ 1 .00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap suckingr insects on trees and nursery stock Can be used in grow- ing season as safely as in dormant season. 75c per Qt. $1.50 per Gal. 1 0 Gals. $10. 7iyo/i/e percent JV/coVne ri/M/GML $1.50 per Quart. $4 50 per Gallon. All our products are used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Let us quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity . APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. MADISON, N. J. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 52 7Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing "You Should Worry" If you don't BULB your greenhouses with Hooker's Old English Liquid Puffy Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESAI/B GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, i*t%tg*atwn Monroe 4991. Near Des PUines St. V>llM.»OJ|U Auto. 32107. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices.' SHARP, PARTBID6E & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Mention^the American Florist when writing DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 66 PINE STREET : NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Serai-liquid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot. nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO A STIC A U5EITN0W> F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save Too Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOlV, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing FiiE Amerigm Florist Mmsrica is "the Prow of the UbssbI; there may be mnre cam fort Mmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 23, 1913. No. 1316 The American Florist Established 1885. CoDvrieht. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Ciass Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicaeo Illinois, under act ot Marcii 3, 1879. PuBLiSHF.D Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St , Chicago. Lon^ Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Retfstered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Me.vico, $1.00 a year; Canada *2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., .American Florist Co,. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass,, Piesident: Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, care The Andrews Hotel cor. 4th St. and Hennepin Ave., Mioneapnli.^;, Minn.. Secre'ary; VVm. F. Kast- ING, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Theodore Wirth Minne- apolis, Minn.. President: P. Welch. Boston, Mass., Vice-President: John Voung. New York, Secretary; U M, F. Kasting Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August. 1914. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- son. N. J.. President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park, 111., Secietary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Urbana. III.. January 28 29, 1914. R. T. Brown, Queens. N, Y., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockvtfood Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition 1914. Wallace R Pierson. Cromwell. Conn.. Presi- dent: RoBT Pyle, Westgrove, Pa.. Vice-Presi dent; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo. N. Y. September 17-19. 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul. Minn., President: Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasur6r. AMERICAN ASSOCIATIOJ^ OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Denver, Colo,, August 25-27, 1913, James B. Shea, Boston, Mass..Presi dent: J, J. Levison. Brooklyn, N. Y.. Secretary- Treasurer' THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION Next Convention at Boston. OFFICERS FOR 1914: President, Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis. Vice-Pres., P. Welch, Boston. Secretary, John Young, New York. Treasurer, Wm. F. Kasting, Buflalo, N. Y. Convention Proceedings. The twenty-ninth annual convention f>f the Society of American Florists was held at the Armory, Minneapolis, Minn., August 19-23, 1913, under the Presidency of J. K. M. L. Farquhar, of Boston, Mass. Under the efficient leadership of Vice-President Wirth, whose efforts were ably co-operated in and brought to full fruition by a host of willing and enthusiastic local com- mitteemen among the Minneapolis flor- ists, the convention was in all par- ticulars an unqualified success. One of the pronounced features was the out-door exhibit, which was in the finest of order and reflected credit on all who participated in its preparation and designing. The appointments of the armory were of the finest, and meeting rooms for the convention in general as well as for all subsidiary organizations were provided, which added greatly to the comfort and con- venience of all and aided in the dis- patch of business without noise from without and amid appropriate sur- roundings. Taken as a whole the convention and trade exhibition re- flected credit on the society and upon the guests of the occasion, the florists and the people of Minneapolis, itself a most attractive and well-ltept city. The first session of the convention was called to order by W. D. Desmond, president of the Minneapolis Florists' Club. There were seated upon the stage the following officers, members of board of directors and past presi- dents of the society: Officers — President J. K. M. Jj. Far- quhar, Boston, Mass.; Vice-President Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; Secretary John Young, New York; Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. T. Members Board of Directors — Harry A. Bunyard, New York city: Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.; August Poehl- mann, Morton Grove, 111.; Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Richard Vin- cent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., ex-officio. Past Presidents — E. G. Hill, W. F. Gude, Philip Breitmeyer, Wm. J. Stew- art, F. H. Traendly, F. R. Pierson, George Asmus, R. Vincent, Jr. Upon calling the convention to or- der, Mr. Desmond said : "Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Minneapo- lis Florists' Club, we wish you a hearty good time here and hope when you leave our city that you will carry away with you the most pleasant recol- lections of your visit here. I have now the honor to introduce our es- teemed vice-president, Theodore Wirth, of this city." (Applause.) Mr. Wirth said : "Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, fellow members and friends : Sometimes we have dreams. Sometimes we are glad if our dreams do not come true; sometimes we are glad when they do come true. We boys here in Minneapolis have dreamed for a number of years of the coming of the Society of American Florists to Minneapolis, and we are now mighty glad that that dream has come true. We believe that your com- ing here to our city will help us In every respect and will help the city of Minneapolis. But whatever is to be said in welcoming you to our city I leave to our esteemed and beloved mayor. His Honor, Walace G. Nye, whom I have now the pleasure and privilege to introduce to you." (Ap- plause.) Mayor Nye's Address of Welcome. Hon. Wallace G. Nye delivered the following address of welcome, which especially pleased his audience because of its evident sincerity and absence of i the conventional form of welcome which so often means so little; 238 The America n Fl orist. Aug. 23, "Ladies and gentlemen of the S. A. F. : Minneapolis is very proud and very much pleased at the opportunity which is now hers of being hostess to the ihembers of your society. She bade me as her messenger come to you this afternoon and bring to you her fair- est salutations and her most cordial greeting. She bade me extend to you a welcome as sweet as the flowers which you cultivate, as generous as fire they in giving off their fragrance and their beauty. It has been my pleasure during the past few months to welcome to Minneapolis a very large number of ladies and gentlemen who have come as delegates to various con- ventions, but this is the first oppor- tunity that I have had to extend a welcome to Minneapolis to guests who have come to us and have brought not only their own entertainment with them, but have provided the means of entertaining our own people. (Ap- plause.) The exhibit in this building and outside has brought to the peo- ple of Minneapolis an opportunity for the pleasureable exercise of their physical senses in seeing things that are beautiful and in learning of the work which this society has done, that they appreciate most highly. "Minneapolis is always glad to wel- como gue.«ts, and she knows that the strongest and the most lasting im- prespione are those thac are formed through the exercise of the sense of sight. The grandeur of the ocean, the i.iagnificence of the mountains, the glory of the starlit heavens, the beauty of even the simplest flower which ycu cultivate, cannot be described to us fullj' in words. These beauties can only be appreciated to their full ex- tciiL when we have looked upon ihem. And so Minrieapolis is indeed glad to have men <\nd women come within her gates and s:ve them an cppor- i.unity to gaze upon her charms, which we believe are so abundant. We are glad to have men and women come to learn something of this city J'.nd of its real worth. (The audience did not apparently catch the hidden meaning here, and the speaker continued.) Now I appreciate the fact from cer- tain comments that I have heard that you know something of our worth — that is, the Wirth that we spell with an 'I.' (Applause.) But we are also glad that you are here to learn some- thing of the worth of this city that is spelt with an 'O.' "We appreciate this testimonial that you have given today to our super- intendent of parks. We of Minneapo- lis know of his accomplishments, al- though sometimes handicapped; and we are glad to learn that he is appre- ciated among you, and we shall re- joice if he can continue in your serv- ice in whatever capacity it is your pleasure to place him. (Applause.) The Minneapolis people hope that dur- ing your too brief stay in our city you may ha,ve the opportunity to gaze upon some of those things which have contributed to develop this city to its present magnitude and to gain in- formation about some of those things which give to our people assurances that this great city of the northwest has just begun to develop. We know what a great territory there is lying all a,bput us that is just beginning to be developed and cultivated, only a small percentage of its acreage being as yet under the plow. It is going to grow, it is goiijg to develop wonderfully, and , THEODORE WIRTH. President-Elect Society of American Florists. we know that no matter what the future may hold within its possibili- ties the lines of communication with all this great territory lying between here and the Rocky Mountains will radiate from Minneapolis and its sister city of St. Paul. Other cities will grow and multiply within that territory, but they will not grow to the point where Minneapolis and St. Paul will not in our judgment continue to be great markets and supply points; so that the future of Minneapolis in a commer- cial sense is secure. "But I want to say to you that the people of Minneapolis, and I trust that your observations and experiences here will certify to the truth of this re- mark, are giving not so much thought to the development of the commercial importance of our city or to the nu- merical increase of its poplation, as they are to bringing out what I may term the character of the city, those things which tend to make the city a more desirable place in which men and women and children may live and be happy and comfortable, and enjoy the better things of this life. It is my opinion that the most progressive city is that which gives consideration to providing for its people opportuni- ties for out-door life and enjoyment, opportunity for innocent and health- ful recreation. (Applause.) That city is most progressive that also best cares for its unfortunates, for those who have been overcome by age or misfortune or who suffer the pangs of poverty, and which does whatever is necessary in the way of develop- ment of the physical and mental char- acter of its people. "Minneapolis has done much in this regard. I want you to carry away with you, if you please, memories of the public baths which we have es- tablished, of our extensive park sys- tem which we are developing as rapid- ly as possible and as funds can be provided for that purpose. We want you to know what we are doing and have done in the way of public play- grounds and recreation centers for the young; because, as I say, these are the things which to my mind today most nearly measure the advancement which a city is making. We hope that while you are here you may gain from what you see some inspiration that will be helpful to you when you return to your oWn communities. We are glad that you have seen fit at least to hold your convention in this city of the northwest. We trust it will not be your last visit to us, and that when you come again you will find Minneapolis still progressive to- ward those things which are best in municipal life. "But I am not here to take up too much of your time. I think perhaps I have already talked as long as I ought to. T am not sure but what I am In /p/i. The American Florist. 239 p. WELCH. Vice-President-Elect Society of American Florists. the position oJ one of our citizens whom I may call Ole, who had been courting Christine for some time. One evening under the influence of the moonlight during a stroll through one of our parks Ole proposed to Chris- tine and she said she would accept him. They walked on for some time, nothing further being said on the part of either one, and Christine becoming a little alarmed said, 'Ole, why don't you talk some more?' Ole said, 'Well, Christine, I been thinking maybe I talked too much already!' So my friends, I don't want to get in that position, but I do want to say that Minneapolis wishes to extend to you her very warmest welcome. She bade me say to you that if there be any of your members who cannot resist her charms and want to stay here per- manently, she will try and find place for you. On the other hand, if you are able to resist the charms of Minne- apolis and get away at the conclusion of this convention, she hopes you will carry with you the most sweet and lasting memories of your stay in our city." (Applause.) Vice-President Wirth (in the chair) : I would like to state that our honored mayor is also one of our park com- missioners, and I have never yet asked the mayor for anything that I did not get. I really and seriously contem- plated at one time asking the mayor to turn the Armory around so that it would face the exhibit outside; and I think if I had asked him he would have done it; but I reflected that the road on the other side would have to be put back and I thought it would be asking too much. I am now going to introduce to you a gentleman who will answer the welcome of our mayor, and who needs hardly any introduction whatsoever. He is so well known all over the country that the minute he stands up you will recognize him — W. F. Gude, of "Washington, D. C. (Ap- plause.) W. F. Gude's RespDnse. Mr. Mayor, ladies and gentlemen : About the end of July, Secretary John Toung wrote me to be ready to re- spond to the address of welcome by the mayor of this city. I could not help thinking that if he could have included in his letter some informatJon as to what the mayor was going to say I believe we could, with the aid of some of the orators that you send down from this great state to con- gress, have framed a reply in some wa;y worthy of the eloquent and gen- erous welcome just extended to us by his honor, the mayor. If I had listened to the secretary of the Washington Chamber of Commerce, who was born in Minnesota, just a few miles down the Mississippi from here, I would have said that it was the most natural thing in the world for florists to come out here where all the "flours" (Wash- burn, Pillsbury^^attd others) are made." But only an ex-Minnesota man would perpetrate a thing like that. Rather would I quote that other favorite of our secretary in regard to your won- derful city. He talks as much about Minnesota, by the way, as he does about Washington. "Minneapolis," said he, "Why, Will, Minneapolis is considerably above St. Paul, arid just a little below the other angels." So you see I have come here with very large expectations, and they have not been disappainted. He has the most remarkable story to tell of this state. He claimed at one time that his telephone number In Merriam Park was "Midway 2-L," and he dared me to ask a real Englishman to call that number. (Laughter.) We made due allowance for the natural pride of a native son of a great state. We even smiled when he said that he knew when he crossed the Wisconsin line into Minnesota in the middle of the darkest night, because he could hear the Minnesota wheat growing. But, ladies and gentlemen, after seeing only a little part of your beautiful com- monwealth, we are beginning to be- lieve that he under estimated in his statements. It has been my good for- tune to attend many conventions of our organization, but I have never attended one in a more progressive city, or m a city where nature has done more for its fortunate residents nor one where the residents extended a more spontaneous, courteous and generous welcome to the stranger within their gates. Neither have I attended any con- vention that so impressed me as has the exhibit without this building-not withm. (Applause.) I have been at- tending these conventions since 1891 L", t7'.^"'"^ ^"""'^ts f'-om all parts of the United States who are here to see It, but also upon those who will read about it in our journals. Thus Its good effects will not only be felt by the residents of Minneapolis and bt. Paul, but upon innumerable others to whom it will carry the lesson that IS beyond value, the message that flow- ers are the missing link between . the spiritual and the mortal. The sooner we realize that fact the better for our profession and the better for the gen- eral uplift of mankind. Mr. Mayor, for my colleagues and myself, I thank you for the cordial welcome you have extended. I am sure that we will en- joy ourselves as much, if not more, in your beautiful city as any that we have ever visited. I am sure that every one of .us will go back home with a message to the absent ones of what they missed by not attending this Minneapolis convention. In be- half of the Society of American Flor- ists and all present, I thank you. (Ap- plause.) Vice-President Wirth : Ladies and gentlemen, the next speaker will , be our president, whom it is hardly neces- sary to formally introduce — Mr. Far- quhar, of Boston, our esteemed presi- dent. (Applause.) ... 240 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Before proceeding to his prepared address, President Farquhar said : Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Society of American Florists, I feel that this is a peculiar pleasure to have heen called upon to preside over the meeting; of this society in Minne- apolis. There is no city whose ap- peal to me would be greater than this. I am going to serve notice on all of you now that the ses- sions of this convention will commence promptly at the times indicated in our program, in order that we may get through speedily transacting our busi- ness and be able to devote the spare moments we have to enjoying the many things that the good mayor of Minneapolis, our friend Mr. Wirth, and the florists of the Twin Cities have provided for our enjoyment. (Ap- plause.) President Farquhar's Address. Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists : Never has it fallen to the lot of a president to make his convention address under suclr favorable conditions as exist in our society at this, our twenty-ninth, annual meeting. Since we last met, we have' progressed and increased our influence to such a degree that a re- view of the year's proceedings might •#felf ' be devoted to laudation rather fh^n to suggestion or criticism. We did well in deliberately deciding upon beautiful Minneapolis for our meeting this year. The wisdom of the selection is already manifest; nor did we choose Minneapolis alone — but the Twin Cities, which are one in horticultural spirit, one in effort for a successful convention, and one in welcoming us to their midst. Yonder river does not divide the twins; they are linked be- yond its waters. A BUST TEAR. Since our Chicago convention the society has been unusually active. The great success Of the New York flower show was accomplished only by the untiring work of your officers in co- operation with those of the New York Florists' Club and other local organi- zations. Especially must I commend the zeal and work of Charles H. Tot- ty. Meanwhile, our vice-president, Theodore Wirth, has been busy with his outdoor garden exhibit in connec- tion with this convention, a feature but once before attempted and then on a comparatively small scale. W. F. Gude, our Washington representative, as chairman of the committee On tariff and legislation, has done much to se- cure satisfactory action on the classi- fication of horticultural imports in the new tariff. OFFICERS. Our by-laws wisely provide that sev- eral of our committees shall change gradually, as in the case of executive and National Flower Show commit- tees. I am opposed to spasmodic changes, and I believe that our state vice-presidents, where they have been active in promoting the interests of the society, might well be reappointed by Incoming presidents, as has been .done not infrequently. STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS. A former state vice-president re- cently asked me: "What, besides making a report of trade conditions in his state, is there for a state vice-pres- ident to do?" I replied that at pres- ent the society did not seem to be making all the use it could make of its state vice-presidents. I think that the annual report, the submission of which is in some instances neglected, is but a small part of the work that officer might do. I am convinced that great good would result if the vice-president of each state would consider the S. A. F members therein as constituting a society of themselves under his (or her) charge; and if he or. she would call these members together once or twice each year, matters affecting their interests could .be discussed and acted upon. Then through the secre- Pet&IDtKT of fKe SOCltn of AHEPlCftN. T-LORItJlt) —From Minneapolis Tribune, Augr. 20, 1913. tary and executive committee the full support of the society could be ac- corded to the members of any state, when in need of its helpful influence. Such state meetings might be held in connection with any important flower show or other horticultural meeting in a leading town, under the direction of our state vice-president. HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON. Frequently attention has been called to our obligation, under our charter, to establish a permanent domicile in Washington. In a few years it will be necessary for us to petition congress for permission to hold property beyond the present limit of our charter, which is $50,000. We should at once begin to make good our delinquency in having failed up to the present time to estab- lish our office in Washington, and hav- ing done so, we will be in better stand- ing when we ask congress to permit us to hold property up to ten or twen- ty times our present limit — a round million would be none too much. PARCEI. POST. The recent raising of the parcel post limit to 20 pounds weight by the post- master-general is a step in the right direction. It is to be hoped that soon the horticultural interests will be able to obtain a better rate than the pres- ent one of eight cents per pound for their products. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. The work of the executive board is much more arduous than many mem- bers of the society realize. They have intimate knowledge and insight of the affairs of our organization not pos- sessed by the majority of our mem- bers. At times the recommendations of this board which actually controls our doings for 51 weeks of the year have not seemed to receive the re- sponsive approbation and support of the society which their importance would have appeared to justify. I feel that the suggestions of this board should receive more thoughtful consid- eration. CONGRATULATION. In conclusion, fellow- members, let me say that notwithstanding the few suggestions I have made, the burden of my message to you this morning is congratulation. Our society has grown, grown numerically, grown in financial strength, grown in influence and pow- er as an organization helpful to its members in trade. It has grown as a factor in promoting horticulture and the love of flowers among all classes of our people. Your officers, your vice- president, your secretary, your treas- urer, your executive committee, your National Flower Show committee and your other officers and committees have done their work faithfully and well and for the remarkable physical and material growth of our society, which their various reports will dis- close, there is but one comment — con- gratulation. And for your wisdom In choosing them, as well as for hav- ing so wisely selected this city for our present convention, you, fellow members, have my heartiest congratu- lation. The following were appointed a com- mittee to report on the president's ad- dress : Chas. H. Totty, S. D. Dysinger, A. T. De La Mare, George Asmus and P. Breitmeyer. Secretary Young's Report. The secretary's financial report will show the affairs of the society to be in a very healthy condition. Undoubt- edly the vote of the Chicago conven- tion to meet in Minneapolis was a very wise one. The florists' interests are increasing rapidly in the west and northwest, and the meeting in this city will give those interested in the florist trade an opportunity of becom- ing members, visiting the convention, see and learn what the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists are doing for them. The number of new members taken in at this time is very gratifying. While it is to be regretted that the receipts from the trade exhibition are not as large as they were at the last con- vention— the receipts this year are a lit- 19^3- The American Florist. 241 or T'flttftDeOft'A SooiiT o&wfee--> Nf. O.J IS All ol%ftlO -FROM MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL, AUGUST 19, 1913. tie less than $4,000— still the exhibi- tion is very comprehensive. There are over 60 firms represented, and as the expenses have been kept down where- ever possible, there will be a substan- tial balance to turn into the treasury. The outdoor planting exhibition, which was under the able supervision of Vice-President Theo. Wirth speaks for itself. It is many years since any- thing of the kind has been attempted by our society, and the results ob- tained are very satisfactory, and have been the cause of much favorable comment. While this outdoor plant- ing exhibition did not receive the sup- port it deserved, still there are 32 leading firms represented. It Is un- derstood that these outdoor planting exhibitions will be continued in the cities where future conventions are held, and should be the source of some revenue to the society in addition to their educational features. MEMBEBsnrp. From January 1, 1013, to August 9, . 1913, there have been added to the membership list the names of 125 an- nual members and 25 life members. On August 9, 1913," the list of those in good standing was as follows : Pioneer members, 28; life members, 352; annual meinbers, 923; total, 1,303. In addition to this there is due from those owing the 1911 assessment, C6; 1911-12 assessment, 129; 1913 assess- ment, 311; total, 506. Making a total membership of 1,810. Twenty-seven of the above are active lady members. So it can be seen that the member- ship of the society is gradually increas- ing. Many of those owing back dues have paid up since this report was made up, and several will pay during convention week. Many new names have been added and I have every confidence that at the end of the year 1913 this society will have a list of 2,000 members in good standing. The trade at large, through the wide pub- licity given the society by the trade press, and other channels, are awak- ening and see the benefits of joining the society, and it should be only a short time before this society should have a list of members such as the organizers had hoped and looked for- ward to. The following have sent in one or more names for membership since the last convention: Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 26; P. Welch, 2; S. S. Pen- nock, 1; Chas. U. Fohn, 2; W. F. Kasting, 3; David Rust, 1; C. F. Rice, 4; J. K. M. L. Farquhar, 1; H. J. Fletcher, 1; Theo. Wirth, 3; C. H. Ruedlinger, 5; H. E. Philpot, 5; E. C. Newberry, 1; A. T. De La Mare, 1; M. Barker, 1; E. P. Holm, 7; J. P. Wilson, 1. NECEOLOGT. Since the last convention the fol- lowing members have died : A. Baldocchi, September 4, 1912. Geo. J. Edwards, September 17, 1912. F. P. Baum, November 12, 1912. J. T. Temple, January 4, 1913. Chas. H. Barrett, February 0, 1918. Wm. Blacker, February 21, 1913. P. Einsmann, March 13. 1913. John A. Payne, March 31, 1913. 242 The American Florist. Aug. 23, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE EXHIBIT AT THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. H. P. Campbell, April 1, 1913. "Wm. B. Sands, April 8, 1913. G. L. Grant, May 8, 1913. Julius Roehrs, July 20, 1913. PLANT REGISTRATION. The following plants have been reg- istered since the last convention : No. 496— October 10, 1912, rose Mrs. Chas. Russell, Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natick, Mass. No. 497 — October 15, 1912, canna Blanche Wintzer, Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 498 — October 15, 1912, canna Loveliness, Conard & Jones Co. No. 499— October 15, 1912, canna Jennie Walls Fahnline, Conard & Jones Co. No. 500— October 15, 1912, canna Panama, Conard & Jones Co. No. 501 — October 15, 1912, canna Lor- raine, Conard &. Jones Co. No. 502— October 15, 1912, canna Maid of Or- leans, Conard & Jones Co. No. 503 — ■ October 15, 1912, canna Sam Trelease, Conard & Jones Co. No. 504 — October 15, 1912, canna Wonderful, Conard & Jones Co. No. 505— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Azalea, A. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. No. 506— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Camilla, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 507— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Ex- celsior, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 508 — De- cember 20, 1912, sweet pea Why Not, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 509 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Dolansky Spencer, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 510 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Mona, A. C. Zvo- lanek. No. 511 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Claudia, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 512 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Selma, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 513 — De- cember 20, 1912, sweet pea Vera, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 514 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Bola, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 515 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Smalley Spencer, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 516— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Mrs. Sim Spencer, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 517^-December 20, 1912, sweet pea Bohemia, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 518— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Flora, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 519— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Venus, A. C. Zvo- lanek. No. 520— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Dora, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 521 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Diana, A. C- Zvolanek. No. 522— De- cember 26, 1912, sweet pea Velraa, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 523 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Orella, A. C. Zvo- lanek. No. 524 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Una, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 525— Dec. 20, 1912, sweet pea Olivia, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 526 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Goldiana, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 527 — December 20, 1912, sweet pea Laura, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 528— December 20, 1912, sweet pea Ina, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 529 — Decem- ber 20, 1912, sweet pea Elvira, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 530 — January 31, 1913, geranium Dr. Richard Behrend, Richard Diener & Co., Mountain View, Calif. No. 581 — January 31, 1913, geranium Jack London, Richard Diener & Co. No. 532 — January 31, 1913, geranium Julius Eberius, Richard Diener & Co. No. 533 — January 31, 1913, geranium Dr. Lincoln Cothran, Richard Diener & Co. No. 534— January 31, 1913, geranium Judge Lindsey, Richard Diener & Co. No. 535 — January 31, 1913, geranium Fresno, Richard Diener & Co. No. 536 — January 31, 1913, geranium H. Plath, Richard Diener & Co. No. 537— January 31, 1913, ge- ranium Anna Eberius, Richard Diener & Co. No. 538— January 31, 1913, geranium Palo Alto, Richard Diener & Co. No. 539— January 31, 1913, geranium Fire Ball, Richard Diener & Co. No. 540— January 31, 1913, ge- ranium Los Altos, Richard Diener & Co. No. 541— January 31, 1913, geranium Florence Metzner, Richard Diener & Co. No. 542 — January 31, 1913, geranium Mrs. Edward Stock, Richard Diener & Co. No. 543 — Jan- uary 31, 1913, geranium La Poloma, Richard Diener & Co. No. 544 — Jan- uary 31, 1913, geranium Tamalpais, Richard Diener & Co. No. 545 — Janu- ary 31, 1913, geranium J. Stitt Wilson, Richard Diener & Co. No. 546 — -Janu- ary 31, 1913, geranium Ramona, Rich- ard Diener & Co. No. 547 — January 31, 1913, geranium Fire King, Richard Diener & Co. No. 548 — January 31, 1913, geranium Sacramento, Richard Diener & Co. No. 549 — January 31, 1913, geranium Louisa Tetrazzini, Richard Diener & Co. No. 550 — Jan- uary 31, 1913, geranium Mt. Shasta, Richard Diener & Co. No. 551 — Jan- uary 31, 1913, geranium Rosea, Rich- ,ard Diener & Co. No. 5^ — January 31, 1913, geranium Tacoma, Richard Diener & Co. No. 553 — January 31, 1913, geranium Hawaii, Richard Die- ner & Co. No. 554— January 31, 1913, geranium Mary Garden, Richard Diener & Co. No. 555 — January 31, 1913, geranium Mayor Ralph, Richard Diener & Co. No. 556 — January 31, 1913, geranium Governor Johnson, Richard Diener & Co. No. 557 — Jan- uary 31, 1913, geranium Gifford Pinohot, Richard Diener & Co. No. 558 — January 31, 1913, geranium Ger- trude Atherton, Richard Diener & Co. No. 559 — January 31, 1913, geranium Richard Diener, Richard Diener & Co. No. 560 — January 31, 1913, geranUim Mt. Hamilton, Richard Diener & 'Co. No. 561 — January 31, 1913, geranium Alviso, Richard Diener & Co. No. 562 —January 31, 1913, geranium Sunny- HENRY A. DREER'S EXHIBIT AT THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. 1913- The American Florist. 243 Bide. RIchnrd Dlener & Co. No. dC3 — January .'!1, lOll!, geranium Snow BlrJ, Richard Dlener & Co. No. 0(i-l— Jan- uary 31. 1JI13. geranium Gi'roy. Rich- ard Dlener & Co. No. r)(!."i — Janu- ary 31, V^Y.^, geranium Tlvoli. Rich- ard Dlener & Co. No. olill— Janu- ary 31, l!ll.'!, geranium White Beauty, Richard Dlener & Co. No. \>y\~ — Jan- uary 31, I'.llo, geranium Blllie Burke, Richard Dlener & Co. No. 5t!S — Janu- ary 31, ini3, geranium Fritzi Scheff, Richard Dlener & Co. No. not)— January 31 1013. new cypripedlum Laura Mitchell Ivimball, Mrs. Wm. Kimtiall, Rochester, N. Y. No. r>7t) — February 15, 191.'!. sweet pea Ogata, A. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. No. 571— February 15, 1913, sweet pea Skyair, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 572 — February 15, 1913, sweet pea Vera, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 573 — Feb- ruary 15. 1913, sweet pea Cardinal, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 574 — February 15, 1913, sweet pea Golden West, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 575 — February 15, 1013, sweet pea Orange Nora, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 576— February 15, 1913, sweet pea Norma, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 577 — February 1.5, 1913, sweet pea Pink Nora, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 578 — February 15, 1913, sweet pea Nora, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 579— Feb. 15, 1913, sweet pea Morning Star, A. C. Zvolanek. No. 5S0 — February 15, 1913, sweet pea, Goldiana, A. C. Zvo- lanek. No. 581 — March 10, 1913, geranium American Beauty, Jolin Bauscher, Freeport, 111. No. 582— April 25, 1918, aster Saw- yer Astermum, Albert Sawyer, Forest Park, 111. No. 583- May 10, 1913, geranium Maryland, R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. NATIONAL FLOWEK SHOW AWARDS. In the trade section of the National Flower Show, New York, April 5-12, 1913, certificate of merit was awarded to the Henry F. Michell Co., for geranium Helen Michell; honorable mention to the same firm for new hybrid freesias. Honorable mention to Joseph G. Neidinger for a new device for show- POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S EXHIBIT AT THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. C. G- Anderson, P'oreman Plant Department, Looking Over His Display. ing violets, pansies, sweet peas and all other short stemmed flowers. Highly commended was awarded to Hontsch & Co. for their exhibit of greenhouse boilers. Highly commended was awarded to Kroeschell Brothers Co., for- improved greenhouse boiler. Honorable mention was awarded to the King 'Construction Co. for im- proved flat rafter greenhouse. Highly, commended same firm for new iron eave plate for greenhouses. Highly commended same Arm for superior ar- rangement of drip pan and improved shape of eave throwing water away from side of the house. Honorable mention to Schloss Broth- ers for novelties exhibited in the flor- ists' supply line. Certificate of merit was awarded Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., for their exhibit of demountable and inter- changeable lawn mowers. Silver medal was awarded to J. M. Thorburn Co. for general display. ROBERT CRAIQ CO.'S EXHIBIT AT THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. Silver medal awarded to W. B. Marshall Co. for general display. Certificate of merit awarded to Max Schling for excellence of floral art shown in his exhibit in trade section. National Flower Show gold medal was awarded to Peter Henderson & Co. for general display. Silver medal and certificate of merit awarded Mt. Desert Nurseries for dis- play of astilbes and spireas. The other awards will appear in the report of the chairman of the National Flower Show committee. OTHER MEDALS. Silver medal awarded through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Nov. 7, 1912, to George Melvin, South Framingham, Mass., for Solanum cap- sicastrum Melvinii. Silver medal awarded through the Horticultural Society of Chicago, April 1, 19j.o, to Fritz Bahr, for display of specimen flowering piants, one or more varieties. Bronze medal awarded through the Horticultural Society of Chicago, April 1. 1913, to G. W. Johnson for display of specimen flowering plants, one or more varieties. CONDITION OF FINANCES. The finances are in good condition. The permanent, or life membership, fund since the last convention has I-een increased by the sum of $575. The fees for new members amounted to .$025. The permanent fund has reached the amount of .fl 0-12. On motion of W. F. Kasting, sec- onded by Vice-President Wirth, the yearly report of the secretary was re- ceived and ordered printed in the pro- ceedings. The same action was taken covering tlie supplemental report of the secretary, after which came the re- port of Treasurer W. F. Kasting, which was received and accepted. Treasurer Kasling's Report. The report of Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting showed the society to be in a good financial condition. The fig- ures are as follows : PERMANENT FUND. The balance on hand January 1, 1913, $13,993.57; the receipts to August 244 The American Florist. Aui 1 were $1,142.37; making a total of $15,135.94. GENERAL FUND. The balance on hand January 1, 1913, $12,129.01; the receipts to August 1 were $3,250; the total being $15,- 379.01. The disbursements to August 1 were $4,271.05, leaving a balance of $11,107.9(5. The receipts from the Na- tional Flower Show were $1,500.72, the total balance August 1 being $27,- 744.62. Treasurer Kasting: Mr. Totty will give you a detailed report of the Na- tional Flower Show. I have the vouch- ers here because I acted as treasurer of the committee. I have all the pa- pers, and I want to say that I went over all the accounts of the National Flower Show in May, and he had everything in apple-pie order, so that it was an easy matter to check the accounts up in a day or so, the re- sults showing that you have $1,500.72, which is a fine showing. National Flower Show. TREASURER'S REPORT. A summary of the report of the treasurer, Walter F. Sheridan, is a.s follows : Receipts. International Exposition Co. (premiums) $ 7,6.3.5.00 Contributions and special pre- miums 2.693.00 International Exposition Co. (division of profits) 750.00 . Guarantee fund 3,877..50 $14,955..50 Disbursements. ■Premiums, including special premiums not competed for.$ 8,865.00 Miscellaneous expenses, lec- tures, etc 324.53 Return of guarantee fund... 3,877.50 ■ Dividend (10%), organization fund 387.73 Final amount paid to W. F. Kasting 1,500.72 $14,955.50 Washlngftm Representative's Report. The past year has been a busy one for your representative in the national capital, particularly as to tariff mat- ters affecting the members of our or- ganization. I have tried to keep con- stantly in touch with what was going on in that line, and a full report of what has been accomplished will be made by our tariff committee at this session. By this time, I had hoped we would be able to report a success- ful experimental rose garden in Wash- ington under the direction of the United States Department of Agricul- ture. However, the official legal ma- chinery necessary to put this project in motion has been working slowly, but we indulge the hope that the pa- pers will receive the signature of the Secretary of Agriculture in a very short time and the garden will be a properly established factor. Senti- ment is- being aroused towards secur- ing from congress suitable legislation in reference to the Wm. R. Smith memorial, and we hope in the near future to secure the assistance needed towards its erection. It is a pleasure to report that the year has been a prolific and prosperous one in and about the capital in our calling. Crops and business have been good, and the florists generally have had a prosper- ous twelvemonth. Wm. F. Gude. Smith memorial Committee's Report. Tour committee, appointed at the convention held August, 1912, in Chi- cago, has been at work on the prelim- inary arrangements towards securing funds for a suitable memorial to the late William R. Smith. Your commit- tee did not feel at liberty to proceed until after interviews had been ar- ranged with the government ofiicials. Andrew Carnegie, and the trustees of the library left by Mr. Smith. Con- sideration of what type of memorial would be best suited to commemorate our late friend for all time to come has not been taken up as yet. In an interview this spring between your chairman and Mr. Carnegie, the lat- ter expressed himself as very much interested in the project. He did not wish to take the initiative, however, and asked your chairman to see first what the florists of the United States would do. These being heard from he desired to know the result, as he did not want the memorial erected with- out having the privilege of contrib- uting towards the expense of its con- struction. In the late spring of 1913. your committee sent a letter, copy of which is attached hereto, to all secretaries of our kindred organizations (some sixty in number of record) in the United States. A number of replies received stated that the matter would be taken up individually or collect- ively by members from many cities. Encouraging reports have come from other sources, and while no money has been asked for as yet, $145 has been received and deposited in bank with the Munsey Trust Company of Washington, D. C; four per cent in- terest is being paid on this deposit. The committee proposes to start an active campaign in the early fall for funds, giving all persons interested Mr. Gude : Mr. Chairman, and gen- tlemen, if I may be pardoned, I want to read the closing paragraphs of an editorial that appeared in the Wash- ington Times a few days ago, before I read my report. It will be interest- ing to you to carry home with you and tell your congressmen and senators : "It would seem that any tarift bill, whatever the economic views or polit- ical principles of its framers. would allow for an exception in such cases. But it has long been an axiom among those who have been treated in much the same way as Johnson that it is too much to look for common sense in tariff legislation. Withholding discre- tion from inspectors may be a neces- sary means of preventing graft; but, if so, the responsibility is on congress to anticipate exceptional cases and provide for them without affronting the sense of propriety." Right along that line I want to say now that I have in iny room here at the hotel a copy of the Congressional Record un- der date of August 16, in which it ap- pears that when paragraph 21.5, sec- tion G, was up for discussion. Senator Poindexter, of the state of Washing- ton, took exception to one or two paragraphs in reference to hyacinths on which we had been working all win- ter, and had arrived at an agreement upon. He held them up. There are two columns referring to that in this August 16 issue of the Congressional Record. As I wrote to several mem- bers of the tariff committee who had worked very hard and faithfully, there had been changes every day, and heaven only knows what the tariff bill will be if it ever becomes law. There have been about ten different bills printed now, and I do not believe any- one knows how to straighten out the tangle. I will now read the report of the committee . Hl^^^^fl ^m^^^R^^HIH! p^^> M^^9 m ^P m m^m, l^^^l^^pf ^^ " n ^..^.-^^pp**^ b^^-^-tfrt j^pl^^^y m iiiiiil PI?"--' A. E. KUNDERD'S EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO GLADIOLUS SHOW-See Page 254. in the memorial an opportunity to sub- scribe. WJr. F. Gude. Chairman. The committee was tendered a vote of thanks, the report ordered printed in the proceedings, and the committee continued as before. President Farquhar : We will hear still further from Mr. Gude, who as chairman, will now present the re- port of the tariff and legislative com- mittee. Tariff and Legislation Committee. As chairman of your tariff commit- tee, it gives me much pleasure to re- port to this body what has been ac- complished by our committee. The tariff is always such a debatable ques- tion that no two florists, no two rep- resentatives and no two senators ever agree as to what the duty on a cer- tain item should be. So when we tried first to feel the pulse of the trade, we jgiS- The American Florist. 245 Frank Danzer. President-Elect Detroit Florists' Club. Albert Pochelon. Vice-PresidcntEIect Detroit Florists' Chib. R. Wells. Secretary-Elect Detroit Florists' Club. soon found that it would be inadvis- able to work toward making duty changes, but as th'! former tariff acts have contained so many absurdities and incorrect classifications we de- cided to concentrate our energies to- ward having the rates clearly defined so that one florist would not be re- quired to pay 25 per cent duty, while another florist in a different state got the same stock at 15 per cent, or free of duty. While it is necessary that the im- port duties upon florist- and nursery stock be large enough to furnish the proper amount of protection to Ameri- can growers, it is of still greater im- portance that the rate of duty be clearly defined — and the same at all ports of entry. Early in April, the committee sent out the following let- ter, which was published in all the trade papers. Strange to say, there was hardly anyone heard from throughout the length and breadth of the United States, which led your com- mittee to believe that — on the whole — the florists must be fairly well satis- fied with conditions as they were. "April 16, 1913. "To all florists and horticulturists who have any suggestions to make as to what legislation, if any, they would like in the present tariff bill now be- fore Congress. They should send in suggestions at once, if they have not already done so, to the chairman of the tariff committee of the S. A. F. and O. H., Wm. F. Gude, 1214 F street, Washington, D. C, who is anxious and willing to do what he can to further the interests of the florists and horticulturists and members of the kindred organizations, but the committee are at a loss what action to take until they can hear from the parties who would like the tariff raised or lowered on certain goods, as the case may be." The tariff bill as reported out of the ways and means committee was full of absurdities, ambiguities and incor- rect classifications; had it become a law as it then read, it would have in- volved the same amount of fraud, vex- atious uncertainty, and legal expense as in former tariffs. The same stock was dutiable at 25 per cent and 15 per cent; other stock was dutiable at $1 per thousand, also free. Hyacinth bulbs were rated as "clumps." Green- house stock was dutiable at 25 per cent in sectiori 215, and at 15 per cent in section 216, while evergreen seed- lings were rated free of duty, but no definition was made as to what ever- green seedlings really were. To correct these absurdities and er- rors, we introduced in congress eight amendments to the tariff bill, and while our friends were telling us we could not get them through, we had them passed by the congressional com- mittee in charge of schedule G. When the corrected bill was printed, we found that four of our amendments had been mutilated in congress, but we later had those four amendments corrected in the senate committee, and the bill, containing our eight amend- ments, is likely to become a law in the very near future. These are the amendments : Na 1. Section 215 — The words "and all other decorative or greenhouse plants" are omitted. This will make orchids, palms, azalea Indica, and cut flowers dutiable at 25 per cent ad va- lorem, and all other greenhouse or nur- sery stock not otherwise stated at 15 per cent ad valorem under section 216. It will avoid disputes as to what is greenhouse stock or nursery stock. No. 2. Section 215 — The word "bulbs" is added after hyacinths, du- tiable at $2.50 per 1,000 bulbs. No. 3. Section 215 — The word "herbaceous" is prefixed to peony. Some peonies, as paeonia mouten, are grafted shrubs and not bulbs and are dutiable at 15 per cent ad valorem un- der section 216, instead of $10 per 1,000 under section 215. No. 4. Section 215 — Changed so as to read "all other roots, rootstocks, corms and tubers." This will aid in exact classification and avoid expen- sive disputes. No. 5. Section 216 — The words "Rosa rugosa" are added after "multiflora." This is a most important change; it makes Rosa rugosa seedlings three years old or less dutiable at $1 per 1,000 unquestionably. The government cannot now collect duty of $40 per 1,000, as roses on Rosa rugosa seed- lings- sold at $3 per 1,000 as under for- mer tariffs. This will save honest Im- porters much expensive litigation and will largely prevent fraudulent entries of budded roses as brier roses. No. 6. Section 600— The word "con- iferods" is prefixed to "evergreen seed- lings," and the words "four years old or less" are added. This correction is of inestimable value to the govern- ment and the honest importer. It should prevent boxwood, bay trees, rhododendrons, Koster blue spruce, kalmias, etc., being brought in free of duty by reason of fraudulent entries as "evergreen seedlings." It will also make large evergreens five years old, or more, dutiable at 15 per cent ad valorem under section 216. These amendments correct and sim- plify the tariff immensely as applied to horticultural imports. It will make it much easier for the customs offi- cials to detect and correct fraudulent entries; it should avoid expense to honest importers now that the rates of duty are clearly defined, and it will prevent largely the confusion and abuses which have arisen under for- mer tariffs, owing to incorrect and varying treasury decisions handed down at different ports of entry on one item. These amendments do not change the rates of duty on pro- posed tariffs in any way. To have recommended them would have meant the defeat of our important demands, namely, a tariff free from errors and ambiguities. The benefits of these changes are obvious to every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in the United States who either directly or indirectly handles imported stock. ■ Now I am going to make one rec- ommendation, but before I do so let me explain that the tariff is made up by our legislators to comply with what they consider the country needs. The first report of changes comes from the ways and means committee, so that unless corrections are made in that committee they must be in the 246 The American Florist. Auc form of amendments, and to be ef- fective must be carried by a majority in the house and senate. Our legisla- tors consider that plants, nursery stock, bulbs and seeds are in the same general class. They are mixed together in the same schedules so that any recommendations of changes or corrections must be presented or endorsed jointly by florists, nursery- men and seedsmen. Owing to the lack of co-operation between the three or- ganizations, I feel sure that had it not been for the active support we get from New York importers and cus- toms house officials, we never would have gotten one amendment through the house or senate. I therefore, recommend that, as far as 'practicable, your tariff committee includes one man in the import busi- ness, one man resident in "Washing- ton, and that all members be. in act- ive working touch with nurserymen, seedsmen and others interested, so that only men will be in this commit- tee that can intelligently work and publicly speak on the entire sched- ule, which includes all horticultural imports. Thanks are due James Mc- Hutchinson of New York city, a mem- ber of this committee, and without whose material assistance little, if anything, could have been done. Rep- resentative Taylor, and Assistant Sec- retary of . Agriculture B. T. Galloway are entitled to our thanks also. Wm. F. Gude. Chairman. President Farquhar : I want to state in connection with the report of this committee, ladies and gentlemen, that Wynfried iRolker, of New York, one of the members of this commit- tee, has unfortunately been in Europe during the greater part of the year, and during his absence the other mem- bers have ably carried on his work. iMr. "Walker, however, is recognized as having secured for the florists the best classification and the best rates pos- sible in tariff matters. iHe is always on the side of the florists and has been enthusiastic in his work in their behalf. I merely mention this as in- cidental to Mr. Gude's report, and not as intended to suop'ement it in any Wfiy. You have heard this report of IVTr. Gude. our representative in "Wash- ington, and chairman of the tariif and legislative committee. "What Is your pleasure? A. Farenwald : Mr. President, I move that the report be accepted, and that we tender to the committee a very cordial vote of thanks, because that committee of one. you might say, has had an awful lot to do and great obstacles to overcome, so that we can- not be too emphatic in thanking that committee in behalf of this society. I further move that the report be spro-^d unon the minutes. "William F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. : I rise to second Mr. Farenwa'd's mo- tion. I know that Mr. Gude has done some e'^ce^'ent work. James McHiitch- ison has a'so done work wh'rh shouM be apnfeciatel by th's society. He was not on'y interested as a seeds- man, but also as one interested in our line of goods. I took a little hand in it myself also. I believe that the florists ought to have one of their own members in congress. That is the only way to accompli.sh something. A business man may go before a com- mittee, and thev listen to you. but when you are through you will not get any more consideration than you had when you came in. I do not think the florists need to pay out any money for lobbying in congress because we have an excellent representative in "Washington. But you should go to •your congressman, and if he does not listen to you, have him understand that it may mean a little trouble for him at the next election. Show him also that you can command a few other votes and that you have rights as a citizen that he should protect. The florists are too slow in a political way. That is the 'reason we do not always get what we are entitled to. "We can't accomplish anything there unless we can send someone to con- gress who understands our business, no matter whether he is a republican or democrat. It does not cut so much of a figure as to politics, but make your home congressman sit up and take notice that you have something to say in your own locality. That is the only way you can get something. The report is a splendid one, and I want to compliment Mr. Gude and the com- mittee on the grand work that they have done in preparing the schedule. I believe that there are two or three items that we might have to go to the court of claims afterward to geT^ad- justed; but the committee has the abil- ity to do it. After Mr. Farenwald's motion was carried, Mr. Gude spoke as follows : "If I may be pardoned for again speak- ing, I would state that after my re- port was made out I received several communications from the Orchid Im- porters' Association of the "United States, who wanted to send a com- mittee to "Washington to confer with the committee on ways and means. I wrote them and told them that there was no need for the committee to come to "Washington because the com- iHe was very pleasant, and the inter- view with him seemed to please the orchid people very much. It was, of course, too late to ask for a change in the tariff. They wanted the ad valorem changed, which was impos- sible, and I told them they had better not put that in at this time, because what we wanted was corrections, and we got everything we asked for. Mr. I-ager and Mr. Freeman went home' apparently very much pleased by what they had accomplished on the orchid' proposition." Past President Hill : I think we should felicitate ourselves upon the financial condition of the organiza- tion, as shown by the reports that we have listened to this afternoon. In the early days of this society I was greatly interested in the Florists' Hall Association and its formation. I was also greatly interested in the earlier days of this society in the formation of a reserve or siiiking fund; and I want this afternoon to tell you how greatly I enjoy these reports of our splendid financial condition. We have got some money In our treasury now. I tell you that a society like this without a good big fund behind it cannot accomplish much. It reminds me of the story of a poor white man who wanted to cross the Tennessee river. He got to the river and he found an old "darky" to whom he said : "Uncle, I want to borrow ten cents from you." ""What do you want the ten cents for?" "I want to go over on the other side of the river. I haven't any money, but if you will lend me ten cents I will pay you back." And the darky said: "I am not going to lend you any money, be- cause a man that has no money is just as well oft on one side of the river as the other." (Laughter.) That is BID'WELL & FOBES' EXHIBIT OF GLADIOLUS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW.— See Page 264. mittee on ways and means would not listen to their proposition on valua- tions. The president of the Orchid Importers' Association, John E. Lager, and J. O. Freeman, secretary of the same association, and an orchid im- porter, came to "Washington, and I spent two days with them. "We went to the Capitol, but the men that they wanted to see were always out. We went to the treasury department on the valuation proposition and saw — Halstead. who has direct charge of the valuations in the customs service. the way I feel about our national society. I want to see this fund in- crease to a hundred thousand dol- lars, and 1 believe we are going to get there. President Farquhar : A round mil- lion. Past President Hill : "We will take one hundred thousand first. Brother Farquhar. I think we are greatly In- debted to Brother Gude for the work he has done, and the time he has de- voted to our interests. We also know that what Mr. Gude does he always ■rgrj The American Florist. 247 ■ '1' rJH| I^^^B CHL ^H^^^Hllv^^JKS iHRii^ns i^K^ais P® n S^^^^^ - -« Wl^j.^ itf ^^^^^HBRI^^v^ ' ' VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO GLADIOLUS SHOW.— See Page 264. "does thoroughly. I think we ought to give him a vote of thanlcs from this society for what he has done for this profession in Washington. (Ap- plause. ) M. C. Ebel moved that a vote of ■thanks be given Mr. Gude. The mo- tion was seconded, carried unanimous- ly, and so ordered. Experimental Rose Garden. Report of committee appointed March, 1912, to secure permission from the United States Department of Agri- culture to establish an experimental rose garden on the Arlington farms, under the direction of horticultural experts of the United States Govern- ment : The committee has been actively at work. Official application, as per let- ter attached, has been filed by the committee of the Rose Society and the S. A. F. and O. H. In addition, the •committee has had a number of inter- ■views with the department officials. It had been hoped that before this Teport was submitted the garden •would have been established, but ow- ing to the change of administration some delay has been experienced. The committee feels, however, that ere we meet in convention again we will have a good report from a rose garden •actually established and in operation at Arlington Farms, Virginia, where Toses from all sections may be tested Wm. F. GtJDE, Chairman. May 29, 1913. Hon. David F. Houston, Siicretary of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir : — The rose growers of America, as represented by their re- •spective societies, feel the desirability of having at some accessible point •as large a collection of rose species and varieties as will thrive at any one place. The advantages of such a collection would be the opportunity for study and comparison by those most Interested, Including growers and hybridizers, and the educational value to the general public. Feeling that the value of such a collection is not confined to commer- cial rose growers; that such a collec- tion could be well fostered and main- tained under the present organization and equipment of your department, and that the climate of Washington is favorable to the growth of a large number of varieties, we respectfully ask that a rose garden be established on the Arlington Farm under the care and supervision of the government. In order to co-operate as far as pos- sible in establishing and maintaining such a garden, these societies will supply free of cost to the government, stock true to name, and provide funds for the labeling of the collection, the government to supply the necessary land and labor for the cultivation and care of the collection. Very respectfully, Wm. F. Gttoe, Washington Representative S. A. F. Chairman Special Committee. Mr. Gude supplemented his written report with the following: "We will shortly have a national rose garden at the Arlington Grounds covering not less than two acres. This fact has come to my knowledge since writing the foregoing report. I have also since then learned that C. Leslie Reynolds, superintendent United States Botanic Garden, died suddenly on August 13, 1913." The Next Meeting. Boston had practically no opposition as the place of the 1914 convention, and it was chosen unanimously. Let- ters of invitation were read from Gov- ernor Foss, Mayor Fitzgerald, the Bos- ton Chamber of Commerce and the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club. The following members spoke in favor of the "Hub:" James B. Shay, Boston, Mass. : Mr. President and gentlemen. It may seem presumptious for me to try to add anything to the invitation which his honor. Mayor Fitzgerald, has sent to the society; but he decided that I should give audible expression to his interest in horticultural and floricul- tural things, therefore he desired that I should bring this invitation in per- son; and he said to me, that if any arguments should arise as to the ad- visability of selecting the city of Bos- ton as your meeting place, that he ex- pected that I would meet such ar- guments as a loyal son of the city. For that reason I am here to repeat his invitation, and to say that if you accept I will guarantee that we will try to emulate the example and stand- ard set by the city of Minneapolis un- der his honor. Mayor Nye, his efficient superintendent of parks, our good friend Theodore Wirth, and the flor- ists of the Twin Cities. I will not de- tain you, gentlemen, by rehearsing the interesting things which Boston has in store for you. Among the many other things for which Boston is fa- mous I can say that it is well known as the home of Lowell, Emerson, Long- fellow— and of P. W^elch; and the name of the last of those eminent and dis- tinguished gentlemen is a sufficient guaranty to the members of this so- ciety and their friends that if they come to the city of Boston they will be royally entertained. I hope that you will accept this invitation, and I am sure and will personally guaran- tee to you now, that you will not re- gret the choice. Boston and New Eng- land at this particular time of the year have many charms which I am sure yo^i will enjoy if the Almighty will give us proper weather, of which we usualy have a good store on hand. I am perhaps personally interested in the coming of the Society of American Florists to Boston next year, for the reason that just before I left home the mayor of the city, at the sugges- tion of members of the Boston Horti- cultural Club appropriated some three thousand dollars for preliminary sketches for a horticultural building which we hope will be erected within 248 The American Florist. Aug. 23y the next two years. The cost of erec- tion of said building we expect will be between $150,000 and $200,000. It is intended in this building to house tropical plants, and give to Boston what she sorely needs. Now I feel sure that . the coming of this society to Boston will very much help us to secure the desired results. Modesty prevents my talking at any great length upon the park system of Bos- ton, but I am sure that you will en- joy it. I can only repeat the words of the mayor of your city today when he said that to appreciate a thing of beauty you must come and see it. Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you will come to Boston. (Applause.) P. Welch, Boston : Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, the city of Bos- ton has sent you an invitation which is backed by letter from the governor and also from the Chamber of Com- merce of Boston. There are also about 15 or 20 of the florists from the city of Boston and the State of Massachu- setts who have traveled all the way from their home cities to Minneapolis to personally invite you to come to Boston next year. Now I would like to ask you, ladies and gentlemen, after all that you know of the great enter- tainment that you are going to get, and after having heard these invita- tions, is there anybody here that can find an excuse for voting against Bos- ton' I hope not. I hope you will all votr today to come down there and hold your convention a year from now. What few of our horticulturists there are here will promise you an excep- tionally good time. Such that you will not regret your traveling there, and you will profit by it. I sincerely hoTje that this convention will unani- mously vote to come to Boston next year, (Applause.) W P Rich: Mr. President, I have come from Boston to attend this con- vention, actuated by several motives, principally to partake of the inspira- tion and enthusiasm which are al- ways attendant upon these gatherings; to renew old acquaintances and to make new ones among those interested in this great work for the advance- ment of horticulture. I also came from a desire to visit this great city of the northwest, of which I have heard so much but never before have visited. In our city of Boston we pay great attention to the advancement of horticulture. We have a park depart- ment, of whose work In providing our people with public parks and recrea- tion centers we are justly proud. We have a, horticultural club devoted to the promotion of interest in horticul- ture. We have a gardeners' and flor- ists' club of more than four hundred members, -all active in the work, and whose hospitality is well known to all who have enjoyed it. We have a hor- ticultural society which, although now in its eighty-fourth year of existence, is still active and progressive, and is looking forward to maintaining its position in the horticultural world in the future as it has in the past. Over thir> body the worthy president of this association also presides. Now, mem- bers of the Society of the American Florist.s, in behalf of the organizations named, and especially in behalf of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, which I have the honor to represent, we extend to you a most hearty, sin- cere and cordial invitation to hold your next annual convention in Boston. We as-sure you that everything possible will be done to make your visit one of the most successful and. interesting that you have ever had in the twenty- nine years of your history. (Ap- plause.) Past President Vincent : Mr. Presi- dent, I rose a short time previous to the last gentleman's address, because I do not think there is any man in this body who does not feel his heart throb in unison with the general sen- timent of the members of this society more than I do, because I have any number of friends among the florists all over this country, and from the time when I started from home until I arrived here it has been "Boston," "Boston," "Boston." I am not going to say what I first intended to say, because, the gentleman that has last had the floor has expressed the full sentiment of my heart and all the beautiful things that I could say as to the good treatment that we will receive in Boston. Therefore, know- ing the sentiment of the people here present, and tliat the under current is all for Boston. I think the sooner we decide on it the better, and I move you. sir,, that our next convention be held in the city of Boston, Massachu- setts. Eber Holmes. Boston, Mass. : The members of the Society of American Florists, after you have listened to the invitation from the Governor of Massachusetts, from the mayor of Bos- ton, from the Horticultural Society, from the Chamber of Commerce, and the Horticultural Club, it is my pleas- ure at this time to extend you an in- vitation from the Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club of Boston, an organization which embraces over 450 members. M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. : Mr. President and fellow members of the S. A. F., in seconding the nomination, it is needless for me to state to those who have ever experienced Boston portunity of visitjing anywhere around the country, and I do not think we can do better than accept the invi- tation to Boston next year. I would like to second that nomination. Wednesday's Proceedings. The convention met pursuant to ad- journment. President Farquhar in the chair. Secretary Young read the min- utes of the meeting of the board of directors held at Minneapolis, Minn., February 25, 1913. On motion of M. C. Ebel, seconded by H. B. Dorner, the minutes were approved as read. Sec- retary Young read the minutes of the board of directors' meeting held at Grand Central Palace, New York city, in connection with the National Flower Show, April 8. 1913, also the minutes of meeting of the board of directors held at the same place April 10, 1913. On motion of W. W. Coles, seconded duly, the foregoing were approved as- read and ordered included in the pro- ceedings of the society. Secretary Young read the report of the special committee on relief of flood sufferers among the membership. On motion of Geo. Asmus, seconded by Mr. Coles, the report was received, ordered made part of the proceedings, and the com- mittee discharged, with thanks. Secretary Young read the following telegram from D. MacRorie on be- half of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society : "The Pacific Coast Horticul- tural Society sends its greetings to its brother members of the Society of American Florists in convention as- sembled. We hope that your society has not forgotten the invitation al- ready extended and accepted by you, namely, to convene at San Francisco, the exposition city, in 1915. We are renewing this invitation at this time and we want you to know that this western land of sunshine, fruit and flowers, will open its portals to the W. W. BARNARD CO.'S EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO GLADIOLUS SHOW— See Page !54. hospitality what that means to us if we accept this invitation. Boston is looked upon as a horticultural city. We have some of the finest establish- ments in and. around Boston within 30 miles that you might have the op- society on the occasion of a visit from its brother members two years hence. San Francisco is now, after its great building epoch, better than ever able to house you in its first-class hotels, and to entertain you not only at the '9^3 The American Florist. 249 MEMBERS OF RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION WITH FAMILIES AT CENTENNIAL PARK, NASHVILLE, TENN.--See Page 254.1 grounds of the greatest exposition ever held in the history of the world, but also at every one of its thousand nat- ural parks, beaches, drives and nur- series and estates. The formal accept- ance of our invitation is awaited with interest, and we trust that your con- vention will give us further favorable endorsement." The invitation was re- ceived and filed, and action on it de- ferred. Nomination of Officers. W. F. Kasting : Mr. President, and members of the S. A. F., I am glad to see that there are so many present thi.s morning, because it shows the interest that is taken. I rise to place a gentleman in nomination who is known to everybody; a man who has done good work for years; a man that is doing good hard work this year. During my incumbency as president of this society it was my good fortune to see much of him at that time, and I reappointed him to fill an unexpired term, so thai I know what he can do in the way of faithful and eflicient work. You have only to look about jou on the outside of this building to see evidence of his work and his progressive spirit, gentlemen; a man whom no obstacles stop or discourage. He is an example of the truth that It is not always the man who does the loudest shouting and talking who ac- complishes the most. Our society is progressing constantly upward and on- ward, and this man if he were elected as our executive head would serve U!5 well at Boston. He never stops at anything, gentlemen, to attain a worthy purpose. He has, friends who will rally to his support not only in the west but in the east. He is well known all over the east. Since he started in agricultural work he has left his impress wherever he has been. At Niagara Falls I know that he had chai-ge of the government reservation there, and made it what before his time had not been dreamed of. I de- sire then, gentlemen, to place in nomi- nation tor the office of president for tlii.s coming year, your present vice- president, Theodore Wirth. (Ap- plause.) , Harry E. Bunyard : Mr. President, I would like to have the honor of seconding the nomination of Theodore Wirth as president of this society, be- cause I believe that every other man present will join me in seconding this nomination, and because I have known Mr. Wirth myself for twenty-flve years, .•:nd have seen his work. I outlined his career to a certain extent recently in one of the trade papers. He is a man of a progressive nature, a'way.'s working for the advancement of hor- ticulture. He has constructive ability, as you see exemplified out here in this outdoor exhibit. He has administra- tive ability. I do not know that I can say anything more at this time, for there are others who may wish to follow me. I take the greatest pleasure in seconding the nomination of Theodore Wirth for president of this society for the ensuing year. M. C. Ebel: The Montreal Flor- ists and Gardeners' Club have commis- sioned me to bear to you a message from the members of that club. They regret their inability to have direct representation here, but they wish to be recorded as placing the fullest con- fidence in Theodore Wirth and they hope he will be elected as your next president. I also take pleasure in sec- onding this nomination. The motion of J. G. Esler that nomi- nations close was duly seconded, and unanimously carried. Nominations for vice-president were next in order. George Asmus : I think that the most pleasant of duties has fallen to my lot that I have ever experienced in all my life, that of placing before this body the name of a candidate for the office of vice-president than whom no other man among us all is more highly esteemed. We are going to a city where we know we will meet with a warm welcome, and we know that the head of all the genial workers there is the man I am going to place in nomi- nation for vice-president for next year, our dearly beloved brother, P. Welch, of Boston. (Applause.) J. B. Shay, W. W. Coles, Irwin Ber- terman, Philip Breltmeyer and J. G. Esler .made speeches seconding Mr. Welch's nomination. The nomination for secretary came next. R. Vincent, Jr., said : Mr. Pres- ident and gentlemen, as I served as the predecessor of Mr. Farquhar, I had the same trials and troubles that every executive must go through, and which I have no doubt that you, Mr. President, have experienced during your term, and no doubt but you found, as I did, that you had an hon- est, true man in the position of sec- retary. I stand here today, Mr. Pres- ident and gentlemen, to nominate John Young as secretary for this associa- tion. I believe that there is no better, brighter or more capable man in the universe, according to my experience, than John Young, of the New York Florists' Club, and I think every mem- ber present (applause) will voice my sentiments, because they have always found him true. No one can buy him at any price, and the man that can- not be bought is the man that we want in the secretary's office of this asso- ciation. I thank, you, gentlemen. (Ap- plause.) W. F. Kasting and "W. W. Coles sec- onded the nomination of Mr. Young. Irwin Bertermann next nominated W. P. Kasting for treasurer, the nomi- nation being seconded by Philip Brelt- meyer, who said : It is not necessary for any of us to make a speech in reference to Mr. Kasting; we all know him so well, and we know what work he has done. It is work done for nothing, and we are most fortunate to be able to secure the services of such a man in that position, one who will perform so faithfully the duties of the position. (Applause.) American Rose Society. A meeting of the American Rose Society was held at 9 :30 a. m., Wed- nesday, August 20, 1913, in committee room B of the National Guard Ar- mory, Minneapolis, Minn., President Wallace R. Pierson in the chair; Sec- retary Benj. Hammond also present. There was taken up for consideration the matter of uniform vases for ex- hibitions. A committee was appointed of F. H. Traendly, Harry O. May and Robert Simpson, with power to act and to purchase such vases as the society may require. The question of label- ing was considered, and the secretary was authorized to procure proper la- bels for all cut flowers exhibited at the annual exhibitions of the society. The 250 The American Florist. Aug. 23, subject of special prizes was discussed, and on motion it was ordered that all special prizes must be paid in to the society before being advertised in any premium list of the American Kose So- ciety. Regarding next place of meet- ing, it was voted to leave the matter in the hands of the executive commit- tee, with power to act. The matter of test gardens of the American Rose Society was referred to a committee with power to act, the committee consisting of Alexander Cumming, Jr., Theodore Wirth and Wm. F. Gude. Prof. Beal, of Cornell University, appeared for Cornell, Theo. Wirth for the city of Minneapolis, and W. F. Gude for the Agricultural De- partment at Washington. As to the question of affiliation of amateur so- cieties with the American Rose So- ciety, this was, on motion, referred to the executive committee, with power to act. President Pierson appointed the following as a membership com- mittee to be added to the original com- mittee, which consists of Philip Breit- meyer, J. H. Dunlop and Eber Holmes, as follows: George B. Hart, J. F. Ammann, E. G. Hill, Joseph Roehrs, W. L. Rock, Aug. P. Poehlmann, C. C. PoUworth, Fred. Burki, Walter Coles and Edward George. American Gladiolus Society. SECRETARY GAGE'S KEPOKT. There is almost always a critical period in every society's life that affects its future existence. I will not say that we have arrived at that period, but the germ is working, so we must be alert to destroy it before it gets established beyond control. The first indication of this germ's presence is the waning interest of the majority of our members in contributing ma- terial for our bulletin. If we do not get this material our bulletin will not continue to be a factor in holding our membership, especially our amateur members. I want to say this much: that the amateurs must do their share in keeping up the interest and stand- ard of the bulletin by contributing to its pages. It is about time that something more than mere pen slinging was done concerning the renaming of varieties and the naming of other growers' seed- lings without consent of the origina- tor. At a recent exhibition of glad- ioli in Boston I had the pleasure, or rather displeasure, of seeing two of GrofC's varieties exhibited as seedlings and one of these has already been named by Mr. Groit. If this sort of piracy is allowed to continue, what protection can the American Gladiolus Society hold out to the honest pro- ducer of new varieties? Concerning the matter of newspaper publicity, I wish to especially commend the articles published through the courtesy of M. S. Morton of the Port- land Evening Express and J. M. Adams of the Hartford Times. Our mem- bership has increased to the number of 23, but it could easily have been raised to double that number with very little effort on the part of our members. At the International Flow- er Show in New York last spring, our society offered a very attractive prize schedule, but it seems that the time is not yet ripe to bring out a good exhibition of forced gladioli, for the only exhibitors at New York were John Lewis Childs and Chamberlain & Gage. At the meeting of the society which was held in New York it was voted, upon the recommendation of the color chart committee, to adopt the "Re- pertoire des Couleurs," published by the French Chrysanthemum Society. By direction of the executive commit- tee the society medals were sent to the Central New York Horticultural Society and the El Paso County Hor- ticultural Society, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is my sad duty to report the death of two of our members who have passed away since our last meet- ing: Mrs. Montague Chamberlain, who died in Boston, Mass., January 7, 1013, and Frank Banning, whose death oc- curred at his home in Kinsman, O., March 17. THE AWARDS — OPEN CLASS. Best new seedling, three spikes; C. Betscher prize — H. W. Koerner, Mil- waukee, Wis., first. Best vase of 25 spikes Dawn: B. Hammond Tracy prize — Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., first. Best vase Chicago White; Vaughan's Seed Store prize — H. W. Koerner, Mil- waukee, Wis., first. Best vase Mrs. Francis King; Vaughan's Seed Store prize — E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich., first. Best vase Princeps; Vaughan's Seed Store prize — H. W. Koerner, Milwau- kee, Wis., first. Best vase of 25 spikes Golden Queen; E. E. Stewart prize — H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., first. Best 12 varieties not now on the market, three spikes each; Peter Hen- derson & Co. prize — H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., first. Best collection 10 varieties, six spikes each; W. Atlee Burpee & Co. prize — H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., first. & Sons, first; W. W. Wilmore, Jr., second. Best three ruffled gladioli, one spike each; Miss Grace Re Shore prize — Dr. J. H. Jones, Dowagiac, Mich., first. ' Best three spikes, one each of Amer- ica, Niagara, Panama; Miss Grace Re Shore prize — Dr. J. H. Jones, Dowa- giac, Mich., first. SPECIAL CLASS. Best vase, six spikes of white gladi- oli; Henry F. Michell Co. prize — Jacob Thoman & Sons, first; D. W. C. Ruff, St. Paul, Minn., second. Best vase, six spikes of yellow glad- ioli; Henry F. Michell Co. prize— Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, first; The Perkins-King Co., W. Mentor, O., second. Ten varieties six spikes each — D. W. C. Ruff, St. Paul, Minn., first. Special prize awards in table decora- tiofis — Yerya Bros., Minneapolis, Minn., first; L. S. Donaldson, Minneapolis, Minn., second. Chrysantliemum Society of America. SECRETARY'S REPORT. The report of the secretary of the Chrysanthemum Society of America at the summer meeting, Minneapolis, Au- gust 22, for the year up to August 15, 1913, is as follows: As ordered at the annual meeting the special prize awarded at the Na- tional Flower Show held in New York, April 5-12, 1913, was paid over to the flower show committee and a letter of appreciation for our participation was received from Secretary John Young. A ticket of admission to the National Flower Show was mailed to all members of the society in good standing. In accordance with the In- vitation extended by the Horticultural Society of Chicago and the Chicago Florists' Club to the Chrysanthemum N. W. HARRIS' FINE DISPLAY OF ANNUALS AND PERRENIALS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Best twelve spikes any white varie- ty; M. Crawford prize — Jacob Thoman, Rochester, N. Y., first. AMATEUR CLASS. Best display of Niagara; John Lewis Childs prize — Grace Re Shore, Dowa- giac, Mich., first. Best display of Childsl varieties; John Lewis Childs prize — Grace Re Shore, Dowagiac, Mich., first. Best 25 spikes any white variety; Jacob Thoman prize — Jacob Thoman Society of America to hold its next meeting and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913, the exhibition will be held at the Art Institute, Chicago, No- vember 5-7, 1913. The preliminary premium list has been mailed with the Chrysanthemum Society's annual re- port to all members. Extra copies of the premium list may be obtained by applying to R. J. Haight, secretary of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, 536-538 South Clark street, Chicago, ^9^3- The American Florist. 251 to whom all entries for the show are to be made. Reply postal cards concerning the compromise scale as suggested by ex- Prcsldent Elmer D. Smith were mailed to all members of the society for their vote on the question. The response has not been as large as it should have been. From the answers received the majority of the members are In favor of more points for color than as suggested by Mr. Smith, and as near as I can conclude the scale that could be arrived at from the views expressed would be as follows: Color, 2.T; form and fullness, 20; size, 30; stem and foliage, 25; total, 100. The question of ribbon awards as voted at the an- nual meeting has been taken up by your secretary and is presented to you for consideration. The question and the time of annual meeting should be arranged at this time. CHAs. W. JOHNSON, Sec'y. Outdoor Exhibits. Board of Park Commissioners, Min- neapolis, Minn., nursery stock, gera- niums, cannas, carpet bedding. I A. T. Boddington, New York, gladi- oli, cannas. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, L. I., gladioli, cannas. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., cannas. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., gladioli. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, a, pelargoniums, geraniums. L. S. Donaldson Co., Minneapolis, Minn., cannas, carpet bedding. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., herbaceous perennials, aquatics, ornamental grasses, cannas, cardinal climber. R. & J., Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., asters, dahlias, gladioli. John Hawkins, Minneapolis, Minn., nursery stock. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, III., pe- tunias. Holm & Olson, Inc., St. Paul, Minn., nursery stock. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, cannas. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis., geraniums, cannas. Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn., vases. G. Malmquist, Minneapolis, Minn., petunias. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., nursery stock. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., nursery stock. Thomas Meehan & Sons, Dresher, Pa., nursery stock. Merriam Park Floral Co., Minneapo- lis, Minn., geraniums, asters. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., geraniums, cannas. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn., vases, bay trees. The Nagel Greenhouses, Minneapolis, Minn., geraniums. Northrup-King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., asters, gladioli. Rose Hill Nursery, Minneapolis, Minn., nursery stock. C. N. Ruedlinger, Minneapolis, Minn., nursery stock, roses. William Tricker, Arlington, N. J., . Perry's lythrum, golden vinca. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111., gladioli, cannas. R. "Vincent, Jr., & Sons, White Marsh, Md.. geraniums. H. B. W^hitted, Minneapolis, Minn., carpet bedding. Will Bros., Minneapolis, Minn., pe- tunias. L0VIN3 CUP OF FLO VSR J— See Page 251. Piece Presented by California Delegation to Senator Perkins.— PhotD by Harris & Ewingf, Washington E. F. Winterson & Co., Chicago, 111., cannas. Trade Exhibitors. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., venti- lating apparatus. American Importing Co., Chicago, florists' supplies. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J., in- secticides. A. A. Arnold, Chicago, III., florists' boxes. Chas. D. Ball, Philadelphia, Pa., palms. Est. Lemuel Ball, Philadelphia, Pa., palms. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111., bulbs and supplies. Castner, Curran & Bullitt, Chicago, 111., coal. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., gladioli. Coldwell Lawn Mower Co., New- burgh, N. Y., lawnmowers. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., crotons and miscellaneous plants. C. B. Critchell, Cincinnati, O., flor- ists' supplies. J. B. Deamud, Chicago, 111., Pink Wonder flower dye. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., De- troit, Mich., pots. H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., decorative plants. H. G. Dreyer & Son, Cleveland, O., plant stands. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, 111., bulbs and plants. Hitchings & Co., New York, green- house construction. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., plants. Hummel & Downing Co., Milwaukee, Wis., florists' boxes. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich., pots. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. J., plants. Knight & Struck Co., New York, plants. H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., gladioli. Lord & Burnham Co., New York, greenhouse construction. W. A. Manda, Orange, N. J., plants. H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., bulbs and supplies. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, De- troit, Mich., florists' supplies. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, 111., greenhouse construction. Pennook-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' ribbons. Perkins-King Co., West Mentor, O., gladioli. Peters & Reed Pottery, Zanesville, O., pots. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O., plants. E. Allen Pierce, Waltham, Mass., paper pots. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., nephrolepis. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago, 111., decorative plants. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., plants and supplies. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind., ventilating apparatus. Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago, III., florists' baskets. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111., florists' supplies. Revere Rubber Co., Boston, Mass., rubber hose. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., flor- ists' supplies. - Schloss Bros., New York, florists' ribbons. Sefton Mfg. Co., Chicago, florists' boxes. E. B. Stackhouse, Waretown, N. J., moss. E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich., gladioli. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., plants. G. E. Travis Co., Henry, 111., grate bars. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111., bulbs, plants, paper pots. Wertheimer Bros., New York, flor- ists' ribbons. J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, la., plants. T. H. Wright, Los Angeles, Calif., alarm clocks. C. H. Ketcham, South Haven, Mich., gladioli 252 The American Florist. Aug. 23, The Carnation Support Co., Conners- ville, Ind., carnation supports. Willis E. Fryer, Mantorville, Minn., gladioli. L. Lr. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., gladioli. Harry Franklin Baker, Minneapolis, Minn., bulbs. Minnesota Weatherproof Calking & Glazing Co., Minneapolis, Minn., glaz- ing putty. F. K. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., nephrolepsis and bulbs. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mich., syphon circulator. The O. F. Zurn Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Shaderine. McNeffi-Swanson Co., Chicago, 111., advertising. Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, O., gladi- oli. Judges' Reports. The judges' reports for the trade e-'ihibitlon were as follows : CLASSES C AND D. F. R. Pierson Co. — New fern Ne- phrolepis Elmsford; honorable men- tion. The Carnation Support Co. — Carna- tion support; honorable mention. E. Allan Peirce — Peirce paper -flower pot; certificate of merit. Robert Craig Co. — New fern, Ne- phrolepis robusta; highly commended. CLASSES E AND G. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.— The tropical South American humming bird; certificate of merit. Imported prepared burrs; highly com- mended. Lion & Co. — Brazilian humming bird; certificate of merit. M. Rice & Co. — Blooming bromus, for decorative work; highly com- mended.- Red cattails; higljly com- mended. Schloss Bros. — Flower velvet ribbon; highly commended. Velvet corsage tie; highly commended. H. . G. Dreyerson & Co. — Adjustable candelabra; highly commended. Cor- ner ladder; highly commended. Wertheimer Bros. — Silver lattice rib- bon; highly commended. Anti-tarnish silver gauze ribbon; highly com- mended. Iridescent decorated ribbon; highly commended. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. — Dec- orative line of moss Aztec pottery; highly commended. Convention Notes. President Farquhar displayed un- usual ability in the chair, pushing the business along with rare tact and a thorough knowledge of the work he had in hand. Theodore Wirth and his able assist- ants made a splendid feature of the outdoor display and the general con- vention arrangements were excellent. Robert Craig, W. N. Rudd, Patrick O'Mara, John N. May, Geo. Watson, J. A. Valentine and Adam Graham were among the missing. Guy French, with the Poehlmann Bros. Co., made a hit with his loose card file of names and hotels of the visitors. Ed. Leuly, of West Hoboken, N. J., rode to the convention city on a motor cycle, covering over 1,500 miles in 18 days. The Twin Cities trade and the local press left nothing undone to make the occasion pleasant for the visitors. Superintendent John Young was on the job late and early v/ith his usual .«mi;e and unfailing courtesy. W. A. Manda arrived Thursday morning direct from the big Belgian flower show at Ghent. J. C. Vaughan was absent for the first time in the convention history of the society. Nicollet avenue was illuminated in compliment to the visiting florists. Adolph Poehlmann was delayed by an accident to his touring car. The trade exhibitors report brisk business all along the line. Bowling. In the ladies' contest, Mrs. McKellar was first, with a score of 309; Mrs. Desmond, second, 234; Mrs. Traendly, 223; Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, 200; Mrs. Jos. Manda, 198; Mrs. A. Rasmussen, 187; Mrs. Asmus, 185. In the men's team bowling. New York was first, Chicago second. Financial Report. YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1912. Receipts. Dues, 1910 (10) % 30.00 Dues, 1911 (39) 117.00 Dues, 1912 (777) 2,331.00 Dues, 1913 (7).. 21.00 Additional dues, 1913, on account.... 1.00 Fees and dues, new members, 1912 (359) % 1,795.00 Fees and dues, new members, 1913 (3) 15.00 Fees and dues, new members, 1913, on account 2.00 Life membership fees (41) 1,025.00 Trade exhibition, 1912, convention... 0,925.80 One-half gate receipts, convention 1912, flower show 486.75 Exchange included with remittances.. .60 Trade exhibit. 1911 112.50 Interest. Jan. 22 State Loan & Trust Co % 150.00 Jun. 14 State Loan & Trust Co 37.50 July 5 State Loan & Trust Co 150.00 July 31 American Savings Banli 152.62 July 31 People's Savings Bank 76.50 July 31 Germania Banli 12.88 Dec. 17 City and Suburban Realty Co. 37.50 Dec. 31 American Savings Bank 161.50 Dec. 31 German Savings Bank 13.14 Dec. 31 People's Bank 126.57 .$13,780.86 Payments. I'aid Wui. I'\ Kasting, Treasurer — General fund $11,725.15 I'ermanent fund 2.055.71 $13,780.86 SUMMARY. Statement of Warrants Drawn on Treasurer for Payment from the General Fund Janu- ary 1 to December 31, Inclusive, 1912. Drawing original floor plans, Coli- seum $ 20.00 Printing annual report, 1911 504.96 Treasurer's bond • 80.00 Electric sign, moving, etc 22.51 Engraving medals and cases 9.50 Framing life membership certificates. 8.80 Bent, Coliseum building for conven- tion 2,ono.oo Expenses president's oflBce 27.04 President's messenger at convention. 25.00 Plants and decorative material, flower show convention 319.00 Advertising signs, flower show, con- vention 99.65 Signs at convention hall. . -. 23.00 Stereopticon, convention at Chicago... 15.00 Printing tickets, flower show at con- vention 24.50 Freisht 6.15 Cartage 67.75 Photographs (flower show) convention 10.(10 Press agent (flower show) convention 75.00 Carpenter work at convention 26.00 Ofl3ce supplies 8.50 Treasurer's salary 200.00 Secretary's salary 1,000.00 Secretary's appropriation for expenses at convention 20T.00 Rent secretary's oflBce, New York.... 150.00 Medals .'. 34.94 Stamps, chairman 216.43 National flower show committee post- age 100.00 stamped envelopes 180.93 Engrossing life membership certifi- cates 10.45 Stationery and printing 363.66 Express 27.49 Expenses pathologist's oflice 50.00 Expenses, pathologist's at convention, exhibit of plant diseases 47.97 Buttons and dies 146.50 Board of directors' traveling expenses, etc 743.S6 Chairman sports committee 22.50 Floral tributes 75.00 Official reporter, 28th annual conven- tion 125.00 Office of entomologist 50.00 School gardens committee. 51.50 Typewriting 105.70 Bond of secretary. 12.50 Telephone 28.90 Telegrams 17.10 Auditor (flower show) convention.... 50.00 Doorman (flower show) convention.... 28.00 Tan bark and labor (flower show) con- vention 105.25 Labor at convention, trade exhibit (flower show, etc.) 430.30 Furniture T adies' S. A. F. convention. 4.00 Special allowance to secretary, account superintendent trade exhibit 300.00 Trade exhibition 1911, expense 10.00 Rebate, Carl Hagenburger, fee paid twice 5.00 ^dverti<5ing rflowpr show) convention. 222.00 Registering letters 1.00 Rubber stamp .50 Money order .20 Furniture secretary's office at conven- tion 15.00 Sundries 47.40 Printing and expense mailing pros- pectus to secure new members by order of board of directors 244.35 Correcting plans of convention hall.. 4.00 Collection on checks 2.10 Sundries 2.82 Clerical assistance at convention 100.00 $8,904.20 Trade Visitors. The following registered during the opening days of the convention: C. L. Adams, Manchester, la. J. Aldous, Jr., Iowa City, la. Albert F; Amling. Cbicago. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111. Geo. H. Angermueller, St. Louis, Mo., Arvid Anderson, Moline, 111. C. G. Anderson, Morton Grove, 111. Otto Applehoft, Huron, S. D. George Asmus, Chicago. Henry F. W. Bachmann, Minneapolis, Minn. Herman Bachmann, Minneapolis. Minn. Chas. D. Ball, Philadelphia. Pa. H. Balsley, Detroit. Mich. Geo. H. Bancroft, Cedar Falls, la. Hugh Barker. Chicago. Michael Barker, Chicago. Leonard Barron, Garden City. N. Y. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis. Ind. H. Bayersdorfer. Philadelphia. Pa. I. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. Sidney Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. A. C. Beal. Ithaca, N. Y. A. L. Bebinger, Dcs Moines, la. Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia. Pa. E. J. Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Chas. Beuerlein, Elmhurst. L. I.. N. Y. Peter Beuerlein, Elmhurst. L. I.. N. Y. L. G. Bidwell, Kinsman, O. Joseph Bieber, Chicago. H. M. Bills. Davenport, la. James Birch, Winnipeg, Canada. Geo. H. Blackman. Evansville. Ind. Wm. Blackman. Evansville, Ipd. M. Bloy. Detroit, Mich. Ernest Bluedorn, Ban Claire, Wis. Mrs. H. A. Boardman, St. Paul, Mian. Louis Boeglin, Minneapolis. Minn. W. H. Botferding', Minneapolis. Minn. John N. Bommersbach, Decatur, 111. P. E. Bonham, Macomb. 111. C. A. Bossen. Minneapolis. Minn. Frederic Breitmeyer. Mt. Clemens, Mich. Phil. Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. J. P. Brint, Chicago. Chas. L. BroT\Ti. Knoxville, Tenn. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y. Fred. W. Bruenig, St. Louis, Mo. H. A. Bunyard. New York. Alberg Burki, Gibsonia, Pa. Fred Burki. Gibsonia. Pa. Bernard Busch. Minneapolis, Minn, Fred Busch, Minneapolis, Minn. Le Roy Cady. St. Paiil. Minn. O. . H. Carlson, Minneapolis, Minn. win. Carpenter. Des Moines, la. B. L. Chadwick, New York. H. Cheeseman. Chicago. C. Chesmore. St. Joseph, Mo. A. Christiansen, Chicago. J. D. Christiansen. Milwaukee, Wis. W. R. Cobb. New York. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Wm. P. Craic. Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. Critchell. Cincinnati, 0. 19^ 3- The American Florist. 253 Carl Cropp. Chicago. Wm. E. Davldnou. llolilrCBe, Neb. Frank L. PaKiH. Davenport. la. J. W. Uiivln. Dnvcnport. la. J. n. Iteailillil. ChleiiKO. T. B. He lAirtnt. New York. A. T. De l.u .Mate. New York. EilwlD Denker. St. Charlea. Mo. W. D. |)e»uionil, Minneapolis, Minn. Wm. Dethlers, Mlleliell. S. D. F. H. He Witt. WooKter. O. L. F. Dlnteimau. nellevlUc, lU. K. J. Dolannky. I.ynn, Maaa. John DonalilHou. KlnilinrHt. L. I., N. Y. H. B. Dorner, Urliana. 111. C. I'. Dnilley. I'arkersbnrR. W. Vn. Geo. Dyslnffer. loula. Mich. tS. D. Dyslncer. St. Paul. Minn. M. C. Kliel. Madison, N. J. 0. R. Eckluinlt. St. PnnI, Minn. Ben. L. Elliott. PlltshnrRb, Pa. Nll9 N. Eniltxlof. Chicago. J. G. Ealer. Saddle Ulver, N. J. John Evans. lilclnnond. Ind. E. J. Fanconrt. Pbllndelpbla, Pa. Adolpb Farcnwald, Roalyn, Pa. F. J. Farncy. Pbllndelpbla. Pa. ,1. K. M. 1-. Fiiripibiir. Itoston. Mass. Roy C. Fanhvetler. Ithaca, N. Y. Michael Fluk, Chicago. W. K. Fletcher. Des Moines, la. P. J. Foley. Chicago. C. S. Ford. Plillailelphla. Pa. J. K. Fotberlngbani, Tarrytown. N. Y. A. B. Franklin. Minneapolis, Minn. Guy W. French. Chicago. S. Frennd. C blcapo. Irwin F. Prey. Lincoln, Neb. J. T. D. Fnlmer, Des Moines, la. L. Merton Ga^e. S. Katick, Mass. — Galaran. Chicago. E. B. George. I'Hinesvllle, 0. John Gipner, Nlles. Mich. S. J. Go!eed Store, first, with Dark King. Best vase of 25 spikes, Princeps — liiilwell & Fobes, first; W. W. Bar- nard Co., second. Best vase of 25 spikes, one named \ ariety, any other color — Vaughan's .~!oed Store, first, with Florence. Best vase of 50 spikes, one named \arlety, white — Vaughan's Seed Store, first, with Chicago White. Best vase of 50 spikes, one named variety, light pink — -W. W. Barnard I 'o., first, with America. Best collection of named varieties — \':iughan's Seed Store, first. Best vase, one variety arranged for . ffect — W. W. Barnard Co., first. Best vase of China asters — G. Swen- son. Best vase of out-door grown lilies — Paul Diehall, first. Best vase of 25 spikes gladioli, one or more varieties — Paul Dieball, first; C. Antoszewski, second. Best vase of Hydrangea paniculata grandiflpra — R. J. Dunham, first. Best display of cut hardy annuals — C. Antoszewski, first. Best vase of cut nasturtiums with foliage — J. Krupa, first; R. J. Dun- ham, second. Best collective exhibit of perennials and annuals — Jos. Krupa, first; Paul T^ieball, second. Railway Gardening: Association. The Railway Gardening Associa- tion of America closed one of the most Interesting and successful meetings of its history at Nashville, Tenn., Thurs- day evening, August 14, after a four days' session. There were nearly one hundred prominent railroad gardeners and industrial agents from many points throughout the south, and other parts of the country, in attendance. The local committee were C. H. Triteh- ler, retiring president; A. C. Taylor, Prank Martin, I. H. McBride, H. S, Moulder and Karl B. Matthai, who had made such splendid preparations for the reception of the visitors that the meeting was not only a very profitable one but was highly enjoyable as well. The local florists co-operated with the committee and rendered efficient aid. Haury & Sons decorated the assembly hall used for the meeting at the Tulane hotel. Geny Bros, decorated the pri- vate car for the Chattanooga excur- sion, and all of them sent flowers to the meetings and to the lady visit- ors, of whom there vsrere not a few. The papers were full of interest and contained many helpful hints along their special lines. One especially adapted to local needs, as Nashville is a city of soft coal, was entitled, "A Study of Injury to Plants by Smoke, and Their Resistance," by Bmil Engle- man. Mr. Bngleman told what plants withstand the effect of smoke best and how harmful smoke is to most plants. "What Returns Do Railroads Receive from Landscape Gardening?" was ably handled by R. W. Hutchison, who demonstrated the value and pleasing effect of the beautiful beds which mark the stations of the progressive railroad.' The twin paper to this was read by R. J. Rice, on "The Apprecia- tion of Railroad Gardening as Seen by the Traveller from the Car Window." It showed the other side and the value of railroad gardening to the public. The papers were short and to the point and all of them contained valu- able suggestions, not only to the rail- road gardener, but to all gardeners and growers. Others on the programme were: E. F. A. Rclnlsch, "The Sun- dial;" C. W. Elchllng, "Railroad Land- scape Gardening In the South;" J. K. Hutchison, "Preventing of Slides on Slopes;" Geo. D. Lehmann, "Grass for Shaded Places;" C. I. Worthley, "Car- ing for Trees;" F. W. Vail, "To What Extent Should Railroads Co-operate with Civic Improvement Leagues?" Paul Huebner, "How to Exterminate Dandelion and Other Obnoxious Weeds from the Lawn;" Geo. B. Moulder, "Looking for Something Better;" Fred C. Stark, "Propagation of Shrubs and Care of Cuttings During Winter;" J. K. Wingert, "Fertilization for Grasses and Shrubbery." The visitors were taken to visit the parks and particularly admired Cen- tennial park, as one of the prettiest in the country. The visit to the Hermitage, the home of General An- drew Jackson, was particularly enjoy- able. The N. C. & St. L. R. R. fur- nished a car to Hermitage Station, The Late Chas. Leslie Reynolds. three miles distant from the historic homestead, and the board of trade and industrial bureau furnished automo- biles for the drive over. The Hermit- age gardens are the old fashioned ones of fifty or a hundred years ago, and are full of old time shrubs of that day. Some of the plants were of so old a date that they were novelties to the visitors, who were surprised at the variety and number. The gardens are as they were laid out nearly one hun- dred years ago and the age of the plants is shown by some hoary old altheas, lilacs, woodbine, honeysuckle and fine crepe myrtle now twelve or fifteen feet high and in full bloom. The garden is about one acre square, with walks crossing each other at right angles in the center where there are art flower beds which were laid out three-quarters of a century ago. The custodian, who is ho florist, nor even a gardener, has learned to grow the word "Hermitage" in one of the center circles and keeps it trimmed in quite an artistic manner. A spruce hemlock over the tomb has grown to the proportions of a forest tree and mingles its foliage with the leaves of the magnolias whose trunks are 14 to 16 inches in diameter. An old fash- ioned southern barbecue was served to the visitors at the gardens of the N. C. & St. L. R. R., of which C. H. Tritchler, the retiring president, has charge and has made very attractive. After the return from the Hermitage and the barbecue the final business session was held and officers for the ensuing year elected as follows: F. W. Vail, Central of New Jersey, Dunelen, N. J., president. J. A. Byrne, B. & O., Relay, Md., vice- president. W. F. Hutchison, Penna. Lines West, Sewickley, Pa., secretary. J. K. Wingert, Cumberland Valley, Chambersburg, Pa., treasurer. New York was selected as the next place of meeting. The convention ad- journed sine die, but there was one more and final courtesy from the N. C. & St. L. R. R. when the entire dele- gation was given a trip to Chattanooga, where they visited Lookout Mountain, the historic Chickamauga battlefields, were entertained at the best local hotel and returned to Nashville before dis- persing to their homes. The visitors were entertained all the way and had buffet service on the train going and coming. The members were photo- graphed several times and fine pic- tures were secured, which the mem- bers carried home as souvenirs. M. C. D. OBITUARY.' Cliarles Leslie Reynolds. Chas. Leslie Reynolds, superintend- ent of the United States Botanic Gar- den, Washington, D. C, and widely known as the man who perfected the American Beauty rose, died August 13 among his flowers as a result of heart failure. Death came while Mr. Rey- nolds was chasing boys who had thrown stones at the government green- houses. He was 55 years old and had been in the government employ for about 40 years. A great deal of this time had been spent on the culture of the American Beauty rose, which crowned Mr. Reynolds' efforts with fame. Mr. Reynolds "was born in Montgomery county, Md., and began as messenger boy at the Botanic Gar- den when 13 years old. He had re- mained there continuously since, work- ing himself up until he became as- sistant superintendent under the late Wm. R. Smith, who died a little more than a year ago at a ripe age, honored and loved by all who knew him. Mr. Reynolds was highly regarded by Mr. Smith, and on the latter's death be- came superintendent. Personally he was frank and genial, and he leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn their loss. His long service at the Botanic Garden had given him a wide ac- quaintance and he numbered many public men among his friends. He had been twice married and is survived by a widow, a son by his first wife, W. W. Reynolds, a civil engineer in New York, and two brothers. Ben- jamin F. Reynolds, superintendent of the City Cemetery, Norfolk, Va., and Edward Reynolds, a captain in the United States revenue service, now stationed in Alaska. Paul Kase. Paul Kase, president of William Hagemann & Co., New York bulb im- porters, shot himself through the heart in his stateroom on the steamer Massachusetts enroute. from Boston to New York, August 18. His body was found two hours after the steam- er reached its destination. On one side of his business card he had writ- ten : "My name is Paul Kase, very ordinary case. Please notify by tele- phone, 1748 Audubon and 2687 Cort- landt. Mention my name and facts." He also left a note for the coroner re- lating to the disposition of his body. He had oflBces at 30 Church street. New York. His home was at Bloom- field, N. J. Business reverses are be- lieved to be the cause. Mr. Kase was about 45 years old. A. F. F. 256 The American Florist. Aug. 23^ The American Florist Established 188S. Subscription. Uni'ed States and Mexico. Sl.OO a year: Cnnada *2iO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. *2..50. Subscr ptions accepted only from those fn ttie trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same lime. Advertising: rates on application. From the first i.-sue the American Florist has accepted on y trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach ns Tuesday (earlier if possible', ns we uo to press Wedne.-tiay. We 00 not assume any respontibtlity for the opinions of our cot r> soondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 72 PAGES WITH COVFR CONTKNTS. The Minneapolis convention 2.S7 — Oonveiitiou proceedings 237 — Mayor Nye's address of welcome 237 — Tbeo. Wirtb (ijoitiait) 238 —P. Welch (portrait) 239 — W. F. Gude's response 239 — President Farquhar's address 240 — Secretary Young's report 240 — Vaughan's Seed Store's exhibit .illus.) . . . .242 — Henry A. Dreer's exhibit (illna.) 242 — Robert Craig Co.'s exhibit '(illus.) 243 — Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s exhibit (illus.) .. .243 — Treasurer Kasting's Report 243 — Washington representative's report 244 — Smith memorial committee's report 244 A. B. Kunderd's exhibit at Chicago gladi- olus show (illus.) 244 The Minneapolis convention (continued) 244 — Tariff and legislative committee 244 Frank Danzer (portrait) 245 Albert Pochelon (portrait) 245 K Wells (portrait) 245 Bidwell & Fobes' exhibit of gladioli at Chicago show (illus.) 24G Vaughan's Seed Store exhibit at Chicago show (illus.) 247 The Minneapolis convention (continued) .. .247 — Experimental rose garden 247 — The next meeting 247 W. W. Barnard Co.'s exhibit at Cliicago show 248 Members of Railway Gardening Association (illus 249 The Minneapolis convention (continued) .. .250 — American Rose Society 250 — American Gladiolus Society 250 N. W. Harris display at Chicago show (illus) 250 Minneapolis convention (continued) 251 — Chrysanthemum Society of America 251 — Trade exhibitors 251 — Convention notes 252 — Financial report 252 — Trade visitors 252 Chrysanthemums 254 —Taking the buds 254 lioving cup of flowers (illus.) 254 Chicago gladiolus show 254 Railway Gardening Association 255 Obituary 255 — Charles Leslie Reynolds (portrait) 255 — Paul Kase -. 255 St. Louis 258 Milwaukee 258 Chicago , 260 Tacoma. Wash 264 Cook County Florists' Ass'n 264 Washington 285 Pittsburg 266 Philadelphia 268 Michell's trial grounds infection trip 269 New York " 272 Albany Florists' Club 272 New York and New Jersey Plant Growers. 272 Boston 273 ■ — Colorado seed crops 280 — Peas and beans 280 — Hairy vetch adulteration . . ." 280 The nursery trade 286 — Horticultural improvement fund 286 Market gardeners 288 — Spraying notes 288 Florists' fertilizers 290 — Etfect of potassium on plants... 290 Allied trades 298 —Chicago 298 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society 298 Bttlgabia's rose gardens, which fur- nish so much of the world's supply of attar of roses, cover 18,000 acres and yield 40,000,000 pounds of flowers annually, although the industry is cur- tailed at present. Secretary Johnson of the Chrysan- themum Society of America has fa- vored us with a copy of the proceed- ings at the seventh annual meeting, held at New York, November 6-8, 1912. Mr. Johnson's address is Mor- gan Park, 111. Botanist for Prince Edward island. The Canadian Minister of Agricul- ture has designated G. C. Cunning- ham as botanist and plant pathologist for the province of Prince Edward Island. His first work will be investi- gating potato diseases, since the potato crop of the island is its most important agricultural asset. Laboratory and field experiments will be conducted at Montague and other points throughout the island with a view to controlling various disorders affecting potatoes. Pasadena Horticultural Society. FAIX FLOWER SHOW. The programme of the sixth annual fall flower show of the Pasadena Hor- ticultural Society, to be held October 23-25, has come from the press. James MacGillivray is manager of the show. One hundred and nineteen classes are listed and it is expected that this will prove the best fall exhibition yet held by the society. There are classes for private growers and amateurs and also three school classes. Commercial growers wishing to exhibit may have space reserved on application to Sec- retary Geo. H. Kennedy, 497 Bradford street, Pasadena, Calif. Exhibitors' cards or signs are not to exceed 20x20 inches. There are 43 chrysanthemum classes provided for besides dahlias, bulbs, plants, fruit and vegetables, etc. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Advertising this branch of the trade, like all others, is up to the florists themselves. The grocer, butcher and coal dealer will not be able to tell the public that the florist can deliver flow- ers on short notice almost everywhere. Help to advertise this facility and whether you are sending the order or getting it from some out of town flor- ist to deliver, do your very best with it and let it be a credit to the florist trade. This will help to advertise and increase the annual sale of flowers con- siderably. The Florists' Telegraph De- livery is doing a great deal to work this field up and bring it to the high standard it should have been long ago. The advertising of this system of delivery should be carried on all your stationery and go out with every let- ter you mail. Also include it In your newspaper ads. Ninety per cent of the public do not know the existence of a telegraph delivery system used by florists, and the 10 per cent who do know it think it is only for funerals or steamer deliveries; but think how many friends, relatives, etc., are away from home and taken sick. The peo- ple at home will only be too glad to have some nice fresh flowers delivered to them wherever they are. Still there are so many occasions where flowers could be sold If the florists would in- stall a little more up to the minute business ways. Albert Pochelon, Sec'y. Refrigeration Congress. THIRD INTERNATIONAL MEETING. The opening meeting of the Third International Congress of Refrigera- tion will be held in Washington, D. C, September 15, 1913, and the other meetings in Chicago, beginning Sep- tember 17, 1913. The first and second congresses were held at Paris, In 1908, and at Vienna, In 1910, and left a de- cided Impress on the refrigerating and allied Industries. Papers and dis- cussions on the proper care of perish- able goods under refrigeration will be of especial interest at the coming meet- ings. At the Vienna meetings among the many valuable papers of interest espe- cially to florists were "Application of Refrigeration to the Retarding of Plants and the Preservation of Flow- ers," by Prof. Li. C. Corbett, of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, and "Application of Artificial Cold In Plant Cultivation," by P. de Vries, Aalsmeer, Holland. At the congress of 1908 papers on refrigeration as ap- plied to floriculture and horticulture were read by P. de Vries, Chas. Telller, Paris; E. M. Simons, London; Jean Ay- mond and M. Vercier. The secretary of the congress Is J. F. NIckerson, 431 South Dearborn street, Chicago, who will be glad to re- ceive suggestions from Interested per- sons relative to the programme for the next meeting. Tlie Rose Annual. We are in receipt of the "Rose An- nual" for 1913, issued by the National Rose Society of England, always a useful publication and this year an unusually attractive volume of 209 pages. The book contains many im- portant contributions including "Re- port of the Conference on the Modern Development of the Rose," "Treat- ment of Black Spot," by Dr. A. R. Waddell; "Best Roses for Standards," by H. R. Darlington; "Growing Roses Under Glass," by Walter Easlea; "Helpful Hints on Spraying," by Dr. A. H. Williams; "Our National Rose Garden," by George Gordon; "Wichu- ralana Ramblers," by Dr. A. H. Wil- liams; "Pegging Down Roses," by H. Garnett Rolt; "Roses In the United States," by E. G. Hill; "Rose Growing In Scotland," by G. M. Taylor; "Rose Growing In the North of Ireland," by Alexander Dickson; "Rose Growing in the Southern Half of Ireland," by Dr. G'Donel Browne; "Rose Growing in the North of England," by Walter Jesper: "Roses In Town Gardens," "A Rose Wedding," by Miss E. E. Arber; "Cost of an Exhibitor's Rose Garden," by Gulliver Speight; "New Seedling Roses of 1912," by H. E. Molyneux; "The Pernetlana Roses," by Mrs. E. H. Farmer; "A Half-Century of Rose Life," by T. S. Allison. Numerous plain and colored halftone Illustrations adorn the book, which also contains portraits of Vice-Presi- dents J. T. Strange and G. A. Ham- mond. One plate shows President C. E. Shea, Vice-President George Gordon, Treasurer G. W. Cook and Secretary Edward Mawley at work as judges and many of the world's famous rosarlans have come together in another group picture including M. A. Lamesch, E. G. Hill, M. P. Guillot, G. L. Paul, Mdlle. Pernet-Ducher, M. Pernet- Ducher, P. Lambert, Mdlle. Guillot, A.' Dickson, M. A. Soupert and A. Faren- wald. Lansing, Mich. — G. B. Smith has moved about a mile out and Is re- building his greenhouses, Moninger construction. — J. A. Bisslnger is re- building his entire plant. King con- struction. Montreal, Que.— The premium list is out for the annual exhibition of the Montreal Horticultural Society to be held in this city September 9-11, 1913. Copies may be had on appli- cation to Secretary A. J. Bowles, New- P. O. Box 1623, Montreal. 19^3- The American Florist. 257 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Wlioro answers jiro tobLMiiuili'il fr.iiii this ofllce (MICIUSU lOCCllU extra to cover p.'>l;i;;r, ftf. Situation Wanted— By competent grower; single; have ^'ond references. Address Key 877 care American Florist. Sltnatlon wanted— E.xperienced store man in ChicaKO. Wawe.s, .1;20.tO per week. .Addrtss. Key SS . care American Florist. Situation Wanteu— By a lady, to manaKc or workintloris''s>iorc or can work in Kreenbouses. Colorado or Netiraska preferr' d. Address Key 872. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted- B V practical seedsman with more tlian twenty yea-s' experience. Competent in all lines. Road work preferred. Can com- mence September 1st. .Address Key SS6. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted— Superintendent of private estate seeks position : understands landscape ffar- dcning. precnhouse. and general routine of par- denin^i and faresiry has excellent references. •Address, Key 882 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a practical German Kardener as foreman. Age 45. Well experienced in all branches of horticulture. Specialist in orchitis, palms and araucarias. Belgium cult- urists. Address. Henry Duehrkop, Elkton Farm. Elkton. Md. Help Wanted— A capable, hustling man for retail store. Ann.a Grace Sawyer. Prop,, 4044 W. Madison Street, Chicago. Help Wanted — A single man to grow good Car- nations. $14.00 per week. Send copy of reference. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. ■ Help Wanted— Young man for our nursery office: roust have some previous experience. Give full oarticula's in first letter. .Address Key 881. care American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around Al Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address, Key 870, care American Florist, Help Wanted— Florist, one capable of taking charge of store and developing business. Pacific Coast. Wages to start $75.00 per month. Address, Key 876, care .American Florist. Help Wanied— A pot plant grower, a man that is right up-to-date, to raise plants for store trade. Eastern man preferred; wages, $75.00, house and coal. Address, Key 878. care -American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around good man, to work under a foreman. State wages expected in first letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas. Help Wanted— Greenhouse man for private place. Must be first-class and experienced in growing of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. Permanent position. Address Florist. 1918 East 40th St.. Cleveland, Ohio. Help Wanted— A sober, capable florist and landscape gardener, with not. plant knowledge. Permanent position. Besides salary, board, lodg- ing and laundry lurnished. C'arence Pierson, Supt., E. La Hospital for Insane, Jackson, La. Help Wanted— A neat-appearing saleslady cap- able of doing design work and accustomed to h >n- dle the best trade to assist in a progressive retail store in a growing Iowa city. Must come well recommended and be experienced. No others need apply. Address. Key 883, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Landscape draftsman, a young man who is industrious and sober who understands drafting and laying out grounds. We desire one who is capable of taking up office work and corre- spondence. We have a good position open and one of advancement. Write, giving nuinber of years experience, reference and salaTy desired. Holm & Olsom. Inc. Nurserymen and Landscape Architects, 20-22-24 West 5lh Street . St. Paul, Minne ota. For Sale— Ice box, 7 ft. 6 in, long, 4 ft. 9 in. wide, 9 ft. high. Price. $15.00. Beresford, 2231 Seminary Ave., Chicago, For Sale-.At n liargain, new Relrig' rator, will keep fUwers in tine cundi ion J. CANr.HR. 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, 111. ForSale-Kl.noO It. of i.:lass at a bargain in hi'sl town for its size in Illinois; no competition, a money ma..er. Address, Key 881. care .American Florist. For Sale— Second hiind ice box. Big l);irgain if taken at once. First com-, first served. Reason for selling, have cbsed store Address. Florist, 25;6 Linden Place. Chicago. Phoiu- Belmont 3345. For Sale or Rent-Greenhouse lO.Oi^O sri ft. of glass: modern Concrete Iron and Wood construc- tion, double strength vlass. sieini hcted, electric lights, city water, bu.lc in 1909. Best condition. PoDulation. 14.000; location, Oklahoma, Price right. Address. D. B. N.. Box 82. Clarion, Iowa. Help Wanted Three or four good growers of roses or carnations. Also a few good helpers. Steady job and good wages. BASSETT & WASHBURN Hinsdale, 111. Situation Wanted. Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a position. Ready to go to work on short notice. Can furnish the best of references. For further partic- ulars address, Key 880, care American Florist. WANTED Several good carnation growers. Also a few good wholesale store salesmen. Key 887, Care American Florist. WANTED Good storeman for out-of town. $100.00 per month to the, right man. Apply to MR. FRESE, ai Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s Store, Chicago, III. A real live experienced man in the seed business. One capable of taking charge of an office. Salary no object. If pre- ferable, could invest small amount of money buc this is not necessary. When answering state fully, experience, age, nationality, etc. Address, -^ Key 875, care American Florist. WANTED A Partner with $4,000.00 to $10,000.00 to buy an interest in a well established and growing seed business. This is a mighty good opening for one or two young men. Address Key 879, Care American Florist. FOR SALE. 5000 White Pine hot bed sash, sizes 3 ft. 6 in. , bottom rail 1 in. by iVi in. , top rail V/2 in. by 'iVi in., stiles IV2 by SVi, muttens IH by Wn, 44 D. S. glass 6 by 7H in- Price in lots of 25, $1.25 each. These sash were built to order and cost $3.50 each in carload lots. 25,01 0 square feet second hand, 22 gauge corrugated iron mtasuring 26 in. by 9 ft. and 26 in. by 10 ft. at $1.10 per square. Buffalo House Wrecking and Salvage Go. Buffalo, N. Y. Trade Directory for 1913 H~nHE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1913 , fully revised to date, with thousands of new ' names and changes of address, Is now ready for distribu- tion. It contains 560: pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmeii and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues. Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Ceme- teries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist v Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, n.1.., XT. S. A. Contains 560 Pages NOW READY* Price $3.00 Postpaid 258 The American Florist. Aug. 23, <: w t:-3fii-*-iit^&£^ rfjjt^;. A'-T^^ Ai-[iii>*jA5'''-'-f' XvOO-dirm^ to C A. KIEHN The Most Modern and Up to Date Whalesalc florists' Snpply Bouse IN THE WEST FANCY CUT FLOffERS WIRE DESIGNS 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. The Kuetm Building. St. Louis. STOCK PLENTIFUL, TRADE POOR. Very warm and sultry weather pre- vailed all the week. The wholesale houses are loaded with flowers, but buyers are very scarce. In fact, there is absolutely nothing "stirring." Car- nations are scarce. Asters, roses, hy- drangeas, American Beauty roses, everything is here, but the wholesalers are not enthusiastic over trade. Gladi- oli are plentiful. Smilax is very scarce. Some improvement is noted in the quality of asters arriving. Many of the craft are attending the con- vention, adding to the dullness here. NOTES. The firm of Scruggs, Vandervoot & Barney, the leading department store of our city, is going to install a floral department and handle a complete stock of plants, cut flowers and bulbs throughout the season. This will be the first of our department stores to go into the flower business to any ex- tent. D. Scott Geddes, formerly with F. H. "Weber, will be the manager and with his long experience in the busi- ness should make it a great success. Mr. Geddes is now busy preparing to get everything in shape. The Florists' Club committee of 25 held a meeting on Tuesday night, Au- gust 12, in the Coliseum building and informed the management that unless they lived up to their promises to the members that no florist should have a hand in the managing of the affairs of the show, they would withdraw their financial and moral support. So it is up to the board of directors of the Coliseum to reject or accept the wishes of this committee. Last Thursday, August 14, the fol- lowing left to attend the S. A. F. con- vention at Minneapolis : Miss Tillie Meinhart, J. J. Windier, F. W. Wind- ier, F. X. Gorly and wife, F. C. Weber and wife, C. A. Kuehn and wife, W. C. Smith and wife, F. 'W. Bruenig and wife, J. F. Harmanns and wife, E. W. Gay and wife, Geo. H. Angermueller and wife, Edwin Denker, Otto G. Koenig. P. C. Young, F. H. Meinhart. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. has received some very choice asters and good America gladioli, also a fine supply of roses. Al. Gumz has his hands full, his partner, Frank Windier, being at the convention. Samuel Seligman, with Werthimer Bros., New York, was a very busy man all last week. He left Friday, August 15, to catch the boat at Quinoy, 111., and join the St. Louis convention party. A. Jablonsky of Olivette was un- able to attend the convention, owing to a bad foot and ankle, caused by poison ivy. He is very busy planting his carnations for next season. Fred Anthon will open his new store at 5646 Delmar boulevard soon. The store is very nicely arranged and will draw a good trade, being on a trans- fer corner. During the absence of C. A. Kuehn at the convention the business is well taken care of by Arthur Neyer and George Schriever. The M. M. Ayres Floral Co. has painted and brightened up its store. This firm is now in shape for fall trade. F. C. Weber, Jr., has entire charge while his father is attending the con- vention. R. Karlstrom, representing W. A. Manda, visited the trade last week. The Mullanphy Flower Co. is one of the largest buyers on the market. At Geo. H. Angermueupr's wpre seen some good white and pink asters. W. F. Milwaukee. BUSINESS QUIET. Trade is still somewhat quiet and stock of all kinds is plentiful. Roses have had a good call, but choice stock in almost all the leading varieties is to be had. American Beauty roses are very plentiful. NOTES. Wm. C. Zimmerman and a party of friends of Sturgeon Bay, W^is., are making a visit in Georgian bay on the gasoline launch Marion of that city. They are traveling under the title of "The Owls of Milwaukee," and their motto is "The fragrance of Zim- merman's flowers has nothing on us." Work on Holton & Hunkel Co.'s new range is progressing favorably and the last of the greenhouse material is now on the ground. H. Schimmels, with Gust. Rusch & Co., has returned from a short visit with relatives in Chicago. The C. C. Pollworth Co. is one of the exhibitors at the Minneapolis con- vention this week. Lofsransport, Ind. J. A. Newby has just completed a new house, 27x200 feet, the John C. Moninger Co. of Chicago furnishing the material. Mr. Newby was one of the flood sufferers last spring, and is building his new range on higher ground. He has torn down two old houses and rebuilt them over carna- tions in the field. The Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane is building a house 20x100 feet. All the old houses were torn down last winter and a new range has been erected since. This city now has two progressive lady florists, Mrs. O. G. McCormick and Mrs. McDonald. Both are doing a. good retail business. Q. H. M. I9I3- The American Florist. 259 WE MADE THE HIT! Ihe greatest display of Florists' Supplies ever entered at a Convention Exhibit was the Universal Verdict. We thank you for your generous orders. NOW is Ihe time to get this choice stock. NOW while the assortment is complete. NOW Do It NOW and be ready with the Best the market affords in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Up to date NOVELTIES that will be sure to boost your business. Let Us Send You Our Silent Salesman. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., The Florists' Supply House of America 1 129 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing FOLDING FLOWER ..BOXES.. Tbe kind that most of the particular Florists in this country are now usirg. The quality of our boxes is unexcelled and al are made from moisture-proof stock. We carry the most complete stock of sizes and variety of colors, which enables a Florist to adopt a uniform color in al sizes. Before placing your order let us quote you our net prices for comparison. Palm Green. Mist Gray. MistB rown. Per irO 16x 4 x3 $1.85 20.t4 x3 2.15 18x .S x3 ....... 2.15 21x 5 x3 2.50 24x5 x3V4... 3.00 30x5 x3H... 3.30 36x5^-i^ CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing V IB4 NO, WABASH AVE;*-^ ^ i^WECErTBM.Sla Mention the American Florist when writinc 268 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & nUNKEl CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Philadelphia. ASTEE DOMINATES MARKET. The aster is king for the time being. We have seen the "king" in much bet- ter shape, but the Improvement of the past week has been marked and grow- ers say that from now on there will be little cause for complaint. There has been so much poor stock that one wonders how it pays to gather and ship it. Better grow one flower to a plant that will grade high than three poor ones that will only bring low prices. There are quantities of roses, many more than the market will take. The choice grades are the only ones that have a chance. Good white and American Beauty roses are leaders. Easter lilies are finding a fair market. Orchids (cattleyas) are scarce and bring the best prices of the year. There is an abundance of lily of the valley. Also plenty of gladioli. What should have been the event of the week was the starting of the Phil- adelphia delegation for the convention. There were just four — Theodore Sho- ber, Fred Michell, Jr., Thos. J. Lane, with Thos Meehan & Co., and An- toine Mintzer of West Grove. Joseph Heacock may go later in the week. Adolph Farenwald went last Friday by way of Buffalo. This is a beggarly representation from this city. Phila- delphia will do her share in the ex- hibition, however. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., the M. Rice Co., Robert Craig Co., Jos. Heacock Co., H. F. Michel! Co., Chas. D. Ball, the Samuel Ball Estate, and H. A. Dreer Co. have all made large exhibits and will be ably repre- sented by their best salesmen. Only one or two will be on hand to attend the sessions of the convention, where generally there were from 20 to 50 or more to register. Adolph Farenwald will carry the request that this city be selected as the meeting place for the next International Show. Among those greatly missed will be John Westcott, who has attended all the conventions for the past 20 years. The special meeting of the Florists' Club to hear the report of the Com- mittee on Convention Hall decided after hearing the very favorable re- port of the inspectors to ask that the show be held here. There is a con- vention hall) 60,000 feet of space all on one floor, besides a large gallery overlooking the main floor. As an un- obstructed view can be had of the whole interior of the building, it can be made a much more decorative ex- hibition than any that has yet been held. The Leo Niessen Co. is branching out and will open a store in Baltimore, Md., with Wm. MoKissick, who has resigned his position with the Pennock- Meehan Co. in Washington, in charge. With this connection there should be a large increase in their southern GUST. RUSCH & CO. milg. Wholesale Florists ^2Vm^ Jobbers in SjMBH^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WSSngm^^^^ Fbone Main 1246. P.O.Boz20e. iP^ ^ .ti:.^i, Mllwaul(ee,Wis. VlioMe HoYcrMwKeU Philadelphia, August 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first lOOOgl.SOO " Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 ■■ Killarney 4 00@ 8 00 '■ White Killarney 4 00@ 8 00 •' Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias. .. .per doz., 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 50@ 75 Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00 SweetPeas 50@ 75 Water Lilies 3 00® 4 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Asters 1 00@ 3 00 Asparagus per bunch, SO Pittsburg, August 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 extra 15 00 No.l 8 00 ■■ Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 '■ Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Kaiserin 1 50® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 8 00 Daisies 50 Cattleyas SO 00 Sweet Peas 50 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Asters 50c, 1 00® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Water Lilies 1 00 Larkspur bunch, 25c Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 3S®40 " Sprays per bunch, 35®40 Milwaukee, August 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz,, 3 00@4 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00®10 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 " Mrs, Chas, Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00 Easter Lilies 10 00®12 50 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50 Daisies 50 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 50 trade, which had already become a feature of their business. The mile-a-minute gale of August 10 that visited this section did considera- H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut FlowerB and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Mention the American Florist when writing Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, r^jr-" 1312 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Mention the American Florist when writing ble damage to greenhouse structures. August Doemling lost one of his new houses. George Campbell's dwelling was struck by lightning, as was also a new chimney stack 75 feet in height at the establishment' of George Bur- ton. E. A. Stroud at Strafford lost considerable glass by hail. The trip to the H. F. Michell nursery and trial grounds at Andalusia August 27 should be well worth while. A spe- cial train will be taken at Broad street station at 11 a. m. An identification tag will be sent to all the trade who would like to make the trip and will take the place of a ticket. Refresh- ments will be served at the nursery. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have their immense store and warehouses packed from top to bottom with the largest stock of supplies they have ever gotten together. Their full force of men are on the road and orders re- ceived daily indicate a record-breaking season. I9I3- The American Florist. 269 Field -Grown Carnation Plants. ^ I'er 100 Per 1000 MRS. C. W. WARD $8,00 $70.00 R. P. ENCHANTRESS 7.00 60.00 L. P. ENCHANTRESS 7.00 60 00 PRINCESS CHARMING 7.00 60.0(J Per 100 I'erlOOO PENNSYLVANIA $8.00 U70.00 ALMA WARD 7.50 65.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 8.00 70.00 Per lOO Per 1000 WHITE PERFECTION .$8.00 $70.00 BEACON 8.0O 70.00 COMFORT 7.00 60.00 250 at the lono rate of one varii'ly. Ready now or will linld tliem for future delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N W. Cor. IZth and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by floffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 RanstiadSt., PHILADELPHIA, PA, I Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, f Marylands and Kalserlns. I Galley and Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MeCALLUM GO., Clereland.Ohlo nttsDnrg, Fa. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13tii St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. The M. Kice Co. made a hit with their souvenir puzzle at the conven- tion. It vyas a double shoe huttoner, the puzzle being how to separate the two parts. Berger Brothers say they are much pleased with their summer business, which has run far ahead of last sea- son. Gladioli, asters and roses are the leaders at this time. The Robert Craig Co. says their shipment to the convention was the best lot of well grown stock they have ever sent out. Edward Reid was strong on cattleyas the past week. They are very scarce at present, but he filled several large orders. K. Michell's Trial Grounds Inspection Trip. The Henry P. Michell Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., has issued invitations for an inspection trip to the firm's ex- perimental gardens at Andalusia, Pa., Wednesday, August 27. A special train chartered for the accommodation of their guests will leave Broad street station, Philadelphia, at 11 :15 a. m., and luncheon will be served at the gardens. CHEHALIS, WASH. — The Dryad Floral Association will hold a flower show August 23. Canajohaeie, N. Y. — Joseph Traudt has replaced his wooden benches with new ones of concrete. A storage shed and other improvements will soon be under way. r ib: WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids I^SIS-X* E>fl.C3X>XTOSIX> 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. VtoMefIo¥erMM'Kel>s Buffalo, .\ugust 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 e.xtra 10 00@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 2 00@ 3 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@ 6 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 Aaron Ward 2 00@ 3 00 " Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00@ 5 00 Gladioli, outdoor 2 00@ 3 00 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Boston, August 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best IS 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 6 00 • ' Double White Killarney. . . 10 00@12 00 ■■ Killarney Queen Special. . . 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 ■■ Taft 200® 800 •• Cardinal 2 00@10 00 ■' Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■• MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Asters 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz., 75c Cincinnati, August 20. Roses. Beauty per doz., $1 00®$3 00 Per 100 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " MyMaryland 3 00® 6 00 ■■ Perle 3 00® 5 00 ■' Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 00@12 SO Gladioli 2 00® 6 00 .\sparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Pond Lilies, 2 00® 3 00 Auratum Lilies 12 S0@15 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Hardy Hydrangeas 6 00 Give Us Trial We Can Please You. n Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale CommissioD Floristg, Florists' Supplies and Wire DesigiiL WM. F. KASTING GO. THE J. M McCullougli's Sons Co., Wholesale Comniission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCtlED Special attention given to Shippine Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,* SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application, 316 Waliut St., GINGINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. CRlfCHELL 34-36 TMrd Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommisslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock ot Florists' Greens and Snpplles St. Louis, August 20. . Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 6 00@14 00 short stems 3 00® 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 4 00 " MyMaryland 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 SO® 2 80 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Rubrum 6 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00@ 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,3S®60 Harrisii 8 00 270 The American Florist. Aug. 23, POEHLMAN Supply Department. "SeJKEd"' magnolia LEAVE! [N^o^w^ ;Reo.ciy to StiiX)* Green, Brown, Red, Purple, - per Box, $1.5 Red, Brown, Green, per Box, $1.7 Just the thing for Garlands and Wreaths., Prepared Oak Leaves Now is the season for painting and glazing. We can supply your wants in everything thai necessary to use. SPECIAL PRICES, COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS. Poehlmann's Semi-Liquid Putty. Per gallon, $1.35 5 gallons, at $1.30 50 gallons, at $1.25 Poehlmann's Liquid Wliite Paint. Per gallon, $1.65 5 gallons, at $1.60 25 gallons, at $1.50 Poeiilmann's S. P. Glazing Putty. 100 lbs. Cask, - - $2.75 Bbl. of 800 lbs., at $2.45 per 100 Peerless Glazing Points. No. 2 and No. 2^, per 1000, 60 cents No. 2 and No. ^y^, per 5000, $2.50 Daylight Cleaner. For those florists that are located near railroads and factories, nothing is better than Andersc Daylight Cleaner. Give this a trial. Price per gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons, $4.00. The Famous NOXALL or ROXBORO HOSE That met with such success when handled by E. H. Hunt Company, is now sold by us exclusi' to the florist trade, fully guaranteed. ^-in.,- price per foot, 18c ^-in., reel, per foot, 17c Yi'va.., " " " 15c ^-in., 500 ft. reel, per foot, 14>^c J ^9^3- The American Florist. 271 BROS. CO i Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL TNOTE:— Send us your name or change of address for our weekly cut flower quotations. Cut Flower Department. ASTER LILIES VALLEY GLADIOLI ASTERS Are the best all around flowers for the summer. Ship best; keep best; are best for all kinds of work. ISITORS, We invite you to make our City Store your headquarters while in Chicago. Come direct to our store from depot; your wants and comforts will be looked after. I :Bi^ Olut of :Ro{^e«^ On. Especially strong on good Short and Medium. American Beauties, Select Quality Flowers large supply of short stem up to thirty inch. ROSCS and BeSUtieS are cut tight in bud for shipping. Continuous )eat orders for our roses is the best proof that they are giving satisfaction. Why don't you try an order ? NOTICE: — The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning, ail orders for shipment during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnestly vise Ni^t Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery where shipments should be made Saturdays or Sundays. Our City Store will close during July, August and September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. Plant Deparfment. ^ All orders for Plants and Decorative Plants should be sent direct to the Green- rases at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale— Best Grafted Rose Stock. Ik Klllarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $110.00 per 1,000; .$100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots. F. o. B. Morton Grove, 111. Supreme Quality Own Root Stock. 4,000 3-in. Beauties. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. Richmond, 2H-incli, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per l.COO. intias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, immense stock of perfect plants in all sizes from 4-in. to lO-in. plants, at prices ranging from $4.50 per dozen to $15.00 each, according to size. IOCS Weddeliana, 2V2-in., $15.00 per 100. ■eviUea Robusta, strong, 2H-in $3.00 per 100 Ullax, extra strong new stock, twice topped, strong 3-in., $4.50 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. iparagus Sprengeri, 2i^-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3-in , $6.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. sparagus Pliunosus Nanus, 2V^-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; extra strong, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. SparagUS HatCheri, strong, 1Vx-va., $2.50 per 100. Spldistra, green and variegated, abont 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. $7.00 per 100: $65.00 per 1000. Frimula Obconica Grand., strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Gigantea, strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. FiCUS Pandurata, strong 6-in., $3 50 each. Pandanus VeltCllil, highly colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each; strong, 7-in., $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, ready to shift, 214-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in $5.00 per 100. Berried Plants. Jerusalem Cherries, strong, Wi-va.., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Cherries, Fra Diavola, 2ii-inch, $3.00 per 100. Cluster Peppers, strong, 24-in., 13.00 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xraas plant, strong, ^VjA-a $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 272 The American Florist. Aug. 23, New York. TRADE AT LOWEST EBB. Business is at about tiie lowest ebb that has ever been witnessed in the wholesale district of this city, and in its present condition it seems hardly worth while to write about it. The most of the stock arriving is miserably poor. It is true that not much good stock is expected this month, but it is surprising that so many short and worthless roses should be seen. It would be doing the market a service to throw them on the dump at the greenhouses. Special American Beauty roses have been selling during the past week at from $8.00 to $20.00 a hun- dred or at that rate. We believe it was a small proportion that sold at the last named figure. Orchids are dropping back to old figures, being now offered for 50 to 60 cents a flower. Lily of the valley is more plentiful and harder to move than it was at the last writing. While at times Easter lilies get up to 4 cents a flower it is hard to hold them there. A year ago, lilies wholesaled for 8 cents a flower in this market. There is a considerable stock of Lilium rubrum on the market and they are hard to move at any price. While some good asters are seen, there are many more that are poor. A few dahlias are ar- riving. Monday, August 18. — ^There is con- siderable buying, but the stock is so large that it makes no great impres- sion. A better quality of asters is now arriving, which sell for from $1.50 to $2.00 a hundred, but there is also a great quantity of poor stock which is very cheap. There seems to be an increase in the supply of American Beauty roses, and while a few specials sell for 20 cents, many more of the same grade sell cheaper, going as low as 5 and 6 cents. Lilies are doing a little better, 4 and 5 cents per flower being the ruling price. While some special lily of the valley sells for $4.00 a hundred, more are going for $3.00. Cattlyea orchids are again cheap and very slow. The weather is oppres- sively hot. NOTES. Among the notable passengers on the North German Lloyd steamer Fried- erich der Grosse, August 19, was a party of 10 officers of the Minute Men of Washington, D. C. Prominent in the party were Adolphus Gude and Frederick H. Kramer, two well known \ and popular Washington florists. The .party sailed for Europe as a guard of honor for the American flag which the German Patriotic Society of America takes to Germany. The Minute Men will carry the flag which was pre- sented to them by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and will dis- play it in the many celebrations and ceremonies in which they are expected to participate during their three months' tour of Europe. They will at- tend the unveiling of the $3,000,000 military monument at Leipzig, com- memorating the defeat of Napoleon. W. L. Trumpore, who for over 20 years has been manager and buyer for J. H. Small & Sons, will soon relin- quish that position and go into the retail business on his own account at Stapleton, Staten Island. Some time ago he underwent a serious operation in a local hospital, from which his re- covery was slow. Though now about and attending to business, he feels that the activities of his present duties are too much for his strength. He has been in the florist business for 40 years, beginning with the Gordons, old-time florists of this city. He was for some time with the late Klun- der and also spent eight years in Pitts- burgh, Pa. He is well known as a shrewd buyer and a clever designer. and many friends wish him success in his new venture. The New York party bound for the Minneapolis convention left the D. L. & W. terminal, Hoboken, in their spe- cial car August 17 at 2 :15 a. m. The day was oppressively hot and the friends who gathered to wish them good-by hoped that they would soon reach a cooler zone. Members of the party not previously reported in these columns were : Joseph A. Manda and wife. West Orange, N. J.; W. E. Nils- son and daughter, Woodlawn, N. Y.; Julius Roehrs, Rutlierford, N. J., and Mrs. Prank Traendly, New York. W. R. Cobb and Charles F. Myer, who were previously reported as booked for the trip, did not go. Among the passengers on the Anchor liner Cameronia, which reached this port from Glasgow August 16, were James Wilson, ex-Secretary of Agri- culture, and W. Atlee Burpee, the well known horticulturist and seeds- man. On August 15 Mr. Wilson cele- brated his seventy-eighth birthday and in his honor Capt. Baxter of the Cameronia gave a luncheon, a feature of which was a large birthday cake. There were congratulatory speeches by Mr. Burpee and other prominent passenger guests. During these dull days many of both the wholesale and retail florists are having their stores thoroughly re- painted and decorated. At J. H. Small & Sons the painters and dec- orators have just finished and the net result is a very handsome store. Herman Kuhn of Sixth avenue has just completed very handsome decora- tions in his store. In the wholesale district, Traendly & Schenck, E. C. Horan, H. E. Proment and others have greatly brightened up their establish- ments. Louis Schmutz, Jr., and wife of Flatbush, Brooklyn, sailed for Europe August 16 on the steamship Finland. Robert MacnifE of the Macniff Flori- cultural Co. was also a passenger. Mr. Schmutz is secretary of this company and it is surmized that the trip is to combine business with pleasure. It is expected that Mr. Schmutz and wife will be absent a month. At the new store of John S. Nich- olas in the Grand Central terminal, we recently noted very artistic window decorations consisting of very appro- priate combinations of fruit and flowers. There is no complaint of dull- ness at this store. The firms of Geo. Cotsonas & Co., N. Lecakes & Co., and the Greek- American Florists' Supply Co. have consolidated under the name of the New York Florists' Supply Co., Inc., 127 West Twenty^eighth street. Harry Rledel of Badgley, Riedel & Myer, left August IS for a month's vacation, during which he will visit Montreal, Toronto and other points of interest in Canada. John A. Foley, formerly bookkeeper for N. Lecakes & Co., has resigned and remains at 53 West Twenty-eighth street as manager of Foley's Express. Andrew Scott, buyer for Alexander McConnell, is on his vacation. A. F. F. Albany Florists' Cluh. ANNUAL CLAMBAKE. One of the most successful outings ever held by the Albany, N. Y., Flor- ists' Club was the clambake in the grove of Henkes' Brothers, near New- tonville, Saturday afternoon, August 16. About 150 men and women be- sides a score or more of children reached the grove by automobile, auto- bus, and horses from Albany, Troy, and vicinity. The bake was held on a part of the homestead of the president of the club, Fred Henkes, who was on hand to see that everything went off smoothly. The three long tables were set under trees uopn a knoll and the service was by members of the club, who saw that all were provided with the good things of the day. After the cigars were passed Thomas Tracey, of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, an- nounced that there was an athletic programme to be carried out before dark. The results were as follows : Men's 200-yard dash — H. Lawton, Albany, first; box of cigars, donated by F. A. Danker. Men's hop, skip and jump — Wlliiam Newport, first; J. Lang, second; prize, box of cigars, donated by P. A. Danker. Boys' 100-yard dash — Fred Henkes, Jr., first, $1, donated by Fred Goldring. Men's 100-yard dash — H. Lawton, Albany, first, pipe, donated by Wil- liam C. Gloeckner. Ladies' 50-yard dash — Miss Mary Henkes, first; umbrella, donated by Albany Cut Flower Exchange. Ladies' 25-yard dash — Miss Mary Henkes, first; box of candy, donated by Fred A. Danker. The success of the bake was due to the labors of a committee of which Louis H. Schaefer was chairman and F. A. Danker treasurer. President Henkes and Patrick Hyde, treasurer of the club, put in some hard work upon the preparations. One of the most interesting letters received by the club in some time was from Walter G. Martin, a member who removed to Los Angeles, Calif., a few years ago. Under date of August 11 he describes a visit paid by him to the estate of Henry Huntington, rail- road official, at Oneonta Park on the Pasadena & Sierre Madre railroad, 12 miles from Los Angeles. He de- scribed the three main greenhouses, the first 25x100 feet, devoted equally to roses and carnations; a second, to orchids, of which there were several thousand plants; a third is devoted to a wide variety of foliage plants, of which many specimens in that climate attain a large size. The most interest- ing part of the estate, however, to the horticulturist is the Japanese garden. Nearly all Japanese plants are repre- sented and the landscape gardening has been cleverly done to give the vis- itor an impression of being in the Mikado's realm. R. D. , New York and New Jersey Plant Growers. The New York and New Jersey As- sociation of Plant Growers will hold their fall outing Thursday, September 4, 1913. The party will board the spe- cially chartered steamer "Commander" at the Battery Landing, N. Y., at 10 a. m. and sail up the historic Hudson. Luncheon and dinner will be served on board by one of New York's foremost caterers; a band will furnish music and. there will be dancing. A landing will be made at Bear Mountain to afford an opportunity to visit the new Harri- man Inter-State park, which is of in- terest to all florists. Tickets, includ- ing everything, are $5 a person. The committee expects to live up to the reputation which this association en- joys for new and novel outings, and hopes to hear at once from persons who expect to attend. WM. H. SlEBRECHT, JK., Secretary of Committee. NORTHAMPTON, MASS. — Alexander Parks is building an addition 25x45 feet to his greenhouse on Jewett street. New Hampton, Ia. — The New Hamp- ton Floral Co., W. J. Springer man- ager, has been purchased by A. A. Kutish. I9I3- The American Florist. 273 iVisrj^ouNCE^Ai:E>isr'r. ^nn E are now located at our new quarters, 2 WinthfOP Sq. and 34 OtiS St., occupying floor space 1'. J over 25,000 sq. feet, a quarter of an acre in area, in the heart of BOStOn. We carry a full line of B""^l Florists Supplies and Hardy Cut Evergreens, and a supply of Cut Flowers from over one hundred of the best growers. Our success has been mainly attained through our efforts in pleasing the trade by always giving Best Quality, Best Prices and Best Service. This is our sixteenth year in the wholesale florist business. By giving everybody a square deal we have built up a solid foundation and intend to make it more so by giving personal attention in the future as well as in the past. Thanking you for your many past favors and soliciting your future patronage, we remain, always at your service, Respectfully yours, HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. Also branch store 55 W. 26th Street, New York City. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co WHOLESALE FLORISTS __ 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^^^'^ Everything in Cut Flowers. v PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. #S3f' OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; vourcard, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Hrice per 500. $2.85: per 1000 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAH FLOfilST CO.. 440 S Dearborn St. Chicago (lottman Flower Orowers Co. A. J. aUTTMAN, Pruldent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERaREBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, Wednes- day, August 13. In the absence of President Brown, Vice-President Mc- Carthy presided. Two new members were elected and one application re- ceived. It was decided to hold the annual outing Wednesday, August 27, at Karatsonyi, Glenwood. A good time is assured to all who can attend. The winners in the monthly competi- tion were as follows : Twelve asters — H. Gaut, first. Twelve gladioli — H. Boettcher, first. Two cucumbers — H. Jones, first. Four vases of asters — Honorable mention to A. Fournier. At the next meeting, September 10, prizes will be offered for six apples, six ears of sweet corn and one muskmellon. JAMES MACDONALD, Sec'y. Boston. The Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket will hold its tenth annual sale of stalls Saturday, August 30, at 2 Park street, beginning at 9 :80 a. m. The renj of the stalls has been reduced to $20 a year from the former price of $25. All stall holders are given a re- duction whether they are stockholders or not. The Boston Flower Exchange will hold its annual auction sale of stalls Saturday, September 6, at 9 a. m. The Exchange has a quarter of an acre floor space, 230 large stalls, seven Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square New York. August 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 8 00@20 00 " extra and fancy.. . 3 00^! 5 00 No. land No. 2... 50® 1 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 1 50@ 2 CO No. 1 and No. 2. 25® .50 Queen, special. 7 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 3 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 25® 3 00 " Sunburst, extra 3 00® 5 00 " Taft, extra 3 00® 5 00 Cattleyas 35 GO® 40 00 Lilies, Loneitlorum and Harrisii.. 4 00@ 5 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Gladioli per doz., 15® 25 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches, 25 Adiantum C'oweanum 15® .50 Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 75® 1 50 Smilax 75® 1 00 Asters 25® 150 Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing telephones and many other con- veniences, including 150 feet of street space with no restrictions or time limit for waiting teams or automoible trucks. Jamaica Plain, Mass. — Maurice Rosen, for the last 18 years with L. C. Margot, the local florist, has opened a cut flower store of his own at 707 Center street. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM A. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower ExGbanp Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertlsiBE. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when wrMing 274 The American Florist. 'Jy THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ■tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating, I storing, etc. , and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Cincinnati. ASTEBS MUCH BETTER. A Slow market, combined with ex- tremely warm weather, made florists anything but optimistic last week. The weather was such as to force in heavy cuts of roses, while the demand was very far from the kind that takes up heavy receipts in the wholesale houses. Rose receipts showed a very marked increase in the size of the cuts. The majority of blooms were short- stemmed, but the balance proved to be excellent stock for the time of year. The influx of Killarney and My Mary- land was the most pronounced feature of the increasing receipts. Asters are now coming to their own. Many more good long ones are coming in than at the time of the last writing. These have been having a fairly good sale in spite of the large amount of short stock. Gladioli continue to come in strong. A larger percentage of the blooms are of good quality than was true a week ago, when there were many small and poor blooms. The lily supply is again large and back to nor- mal proportions, but the receipts of other stock are so large that consider- able of the demand has drifted to other flowers. Hardy hydrangeas have been proving pretty good property. Miscel- laneous offerings include pond lilies, hardy phlox and golden glow. NOTES. Frank DoUries, an eleven-year-old boy, the grandson of Joseph Volz of Cheviot, saved his two-year-old brother from drowning last Friday. The youngster was watching the goldfish when he fell into the pond. Frank Volz is in the east at present. C. E. Critchell and wife and J. A. Peterson, wife and daughter, Miss Ida Peterson, left for the convention on Saturday. C. L. Baum of Knoxville, Tenn., whose destination was the same place, stopped in this city Sunday. The floral exhibition at the Carthage fair brought out some beautiful work. T. Ben George took most of the first prizes. The judges were Henry Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. 1/ BEST IN THE WORLD m liJOHNC.MEYER:iGO.||| ,1 B0ST0N,M^5S. I The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for swinging Smilax and Asparagus, as it I will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is bandied by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOBNCMEYER THREAD CO., ^^I^M^SS^ei^^t^: Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made In all leading colors, as Violet, for hunching violets, and also for tying fancy botes Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice CRAIG, are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Sprin^eld, Mass. PROF. Qeor^e Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves , Uoui Vark Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "■" ' ■'" ^9 Gold Letters \M inch 45c per 100 1 " 40c " " ?4 " 35c " " On all orders of 1000 initials or over we will include one compartment box free. American Importing Co. 219 Dearborn Street, Chicago Newly imported stock from our large fact- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or$10,00 assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Miwaakee Ave.. CHICAGO Schwarz, Chas. McCrea and George Meyer. Visitors : C. P. Dietrich, Maysville, Ky.; J. T. Herdigen, Aurora, Ind.; John Lodder, Hamilton, O.; C. C. Kirk- patrick, formerly of the Rosebank Co., of this city. H. New Bedfokd, Mass. — The local hor- ticultural society will hold its fall ex- hibition September 16. Sphagnum Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap Try a Sample Order and Compare with What You Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing S Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE i'-^L FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 PerpetDSted and Natural Slieet Moss. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing rg^s- The American Florist. 275 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 I^^SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvE>BOI«IU Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. ^mM. FlOJRiSr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. ' Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACniTIES IN THE CITY Mention Ihe American Florist when writing m THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Kule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J, Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptljr all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best Quality stock in season. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connectlcnt Avenne and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Yonr Flowers for dellTcrr in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Ctdcago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. ; August 24. FROM MONTREAL, Pomevanian. Cunard. August 25. Indian Prince, Prince. African Prince, Prince. August 26. FROM BOSTON, Arabic, White Star, 5 p. m. Moltke, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. New Amsterdam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm II. North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. America, Navigazoine. Pier 74, North River. August 27. Campania, Cunard. President Grant, Ham.-Amer.. 12 noon. August 28. Cedric, White Star, 12 noon. Uranium . Uranium. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Pnnz Oskar, Ham.- Amer., 11 a. m. Bremen. North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Hellig Olav, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. August 29. St, Louis, American, 10 a. m. , Pier 62, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Manitou, Red Star, ■10 a. m. August 30. California, Anchor, 8 River. Italia. Anchor. Pier 64, FROM PHILADELPHIA, 10 a. m. Kroonlaiid, Red Star, 10 River. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon. Chicago, French. Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Saturnla, Donaldson, daylight. Imperator, Ham.-Amer., 9 a, m, Prinz Frledrich Wilhelm, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Pier 64, North North River. , Dominion, American, Pier 61, North at ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. T^EIvEGR.iPH ORDERS forwarded to anypart of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the- trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. • Kelerence or Cash must accompany all oideis from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Ale,\connell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal cor. St. Cattierme and Gn; Sts. .\t\ orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on band. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telepbone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists xrcTir trrx-aYr We are in the Heart of NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the marlcet. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptlT with the choicest stock, San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sievers & Balaod FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 276 The American Florist. Aug;. 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all tbe ! large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. . Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N, J., and New York, For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Meml)er Florisis' Telegraph Associalion. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Ploral Co. 4 1 Peacbtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Artjoininu Plaza Hotel IWembers of tbe Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists FilUng Telegraph Orders. N. Y. Ind. Mich. New York. Can. N. Y. Mich. Alpha FZoral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, Archias Floral Co,, Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co,, Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N, J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Blackistone, .Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A,, New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Buekbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. Galifomia Florists, Tacoma, Wash, Clark's Sons, New York. Clefeland Cut Flower Co.. Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo, H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 98 Yonge St,, Toronto, Eyres, 11 N, Pearl St., Albany, Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvln, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Kapids, Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. IB., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Lcborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelicano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., 0. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C Los A-ngeles, CalK. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Clll- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. .59th .St., New York. Smith, Henry, Graud Rapids, Mich. . , Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex, Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, P. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. WItthoId, Geo.; Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- '; cago. Wittbold. 66 H. Randolph St., Chicago, Wolfskin Bros, and Morris fi»i "V^ I« E> S, Flowers or Oesl^ Worlc. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known- sod mest-reUable florist °^,, Dunkrp's 96 Yonse Street. We deliver aoywhere in Canada and sruarantee ^ safe arrival. -^ - - Milwisiukee, Wis. CCPollwortbCo. Will take proper care ol vonr orders in Wisconsin 278 The American Florist. Aug. 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tlie trade in ottier cities, by tlie firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Plione or Mail Orders. Sendyourorders^o^GliicagQ andSnb- nrbsto ■„..— .», All orders carefully filled jur|^3(flsOI>St. under the supervision of wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Tele?raph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Fre^ao (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St. is'^d^P^az Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1,00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones; Home 1388. ■ Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the Ainerica/i Ji lorist when wrUing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. =°*'' a^i!*""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all paits of ihe country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member ot Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist tohen writing BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept c ^Dvenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50 The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated. $350. Fumigation Methods (Johnson). — A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated 250 pages. $1.00. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic work on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The Rose.— Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. EUwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. GREENHouSi 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, f)ractical way. It has 118 illustrations. $i.SO. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith), — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 50 cents. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux). — The best and most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages, and hundreds of il-ustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. The American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago. In the Heart ot New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenae Uaui Ynrlr p,ifu Grand Central Terminal "''" " "' ^ ""' The. Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a maffnificeDt flowei and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. lEWAM K Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, ond Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST TmRD STREET New Orieans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi. Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. ORIAH J. W I D m M 838 _^^ V I rc u I n , CANAL st. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Frompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. 'M'ii^ViicifiTi Orders will be carefully jyucnigan. ^^^^^ j„^ ^,^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan, Rockford, IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' TeleAranh DellTerv Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Sew York. UVCn FinRI^T 609-611 Midisofl Ave MlCn, rLUmOl, Ptone5297Pla2a. r - 79/ ?, The A^fER i c.i .v Fl or i s t. >79 99 lU^E nrc now liooking orders for Pcponlea for Foil tle- "" livovy; nil our own growing luul true to mmic. We Jig (luring the latter part of Septeuiber and furnish very strong divisions with from 3 to 5 eyes. Per doz. Per 100 ASA GRAY. A very distinct newer, bright lilac spiinliled with minute dots of deeiier lilac In .surb a manner as to appear dusted on, blooms very large, mid-season $3 50 $25 00 ANDRE LAURIES. Strong vigorous grower with niedlmu sized flowers of deep Tyrlan rose, $90.0l» per 1000 ICO 10 0) AMABILIS LILACINA. Bright llinc rose changiiii: to white as (lowers mature, early and free iloweriug. .$UO.OU per 1000 1 00 7 00 ARTHEMISE. A strong grower of upright hnbit. free bloomer in clusters, large, violet rose with light mauve shadings. A good mld-seasou variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 COURONNE d'OR. Immense ball shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and delicate carmine markings on the central petals, strong, upright growth, one of the choicest, late dowering varieties. $180.00 per 1000 3 00 20.00 CHARLEMAGNE. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large, compact, globular flowers, lilac-white with a slight blush centre. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 CANARY. One of the freest blooming vari- eties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white center. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 CHRYSANHHEMIFLORA ROSEA. The earli- est variety in our collection, being fre- quently a week ahead of any other sort, making it particularly valuable for Dec- oration Day sales in late seasons or in lati- tudes where other sorts will not bloom pre- vious to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 DELAGHEI. Very large cup shaped flowers, deep crimson-purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety 2 00 15.00 DUKE OF WELLINGTON. An ideal cut flower variety, large, well formed flowers on long stiff stems; color sulpliur-white, quite fragrant, one of the linest mid- season sorts. $180.00 per 1000 3 00 20.00 _ Per doz. DT7CHESSE DE NEMOURS. Superb cup shaped flowers of sulphur white, changing to pure white. Particu- larly beautiful in the half open bud state. $140.00 per 1000 $2 00 DR. CAILLOT. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrlan rose. A very striking late flowering variety 3 50 DUG DE GAZES. Another of the really first class Pseonies for all conditions, never falling to produce an abundance of flowers for "Memorial Day." Up- right growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and sil- very reflex. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 EDOUARD ANDRE. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metallic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 EUGENE VERDIER. Immense globular flowers delicate flesh color deepening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloomer, distinct and desirable... 3 50 FELIX CROUSSE, The ideal self colored red Pseony, large, globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigor- ous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most important commercial cut flower sorts 3 50 FESTIVA MAXIMA. This truly superb variety, the finest VFhite in cultivation, has for nearly three-quar- ters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant in growth. No other variety combines the wonderful purity of color, free- dom and earllness of flower, handsome foliage as this "Queen of Paeonles." This variety is probably bet- ter known throughout the world than any other. $180.00 per 1000 2 50 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip, as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color combination. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 L'EGLATANTE. Very large, showy, compact brilliant red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 LIVINGSTONE. Strong upright grower, very free flowering, large compact pale lilac rose with silver tip. central petals flaked with crimson 5 00 L'INDISPENSABLE, Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very 'lesirahle late flowering variety $3 50 $25 00 For 1 most complete list of seasonable stock and particularly in our Pandanus. etc.. see our current wholesale list. PEONIES For Fall Planting •er 100 $15 00 25 00 15 00 15 00 25 00 25 00 20 00 15 00 15 00 40 00 nouble Herbaceous Peony Per doz. Per 100 LADY BRAMWELL. A beautiful silvery rose of fine form, a free blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flovFer sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 MME. CALOT. One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers, of a pale-hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000... 2 50 20 00 MME. DE VERNEVILLE. Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center touched carmine. A most chaste mid- season variety 3 00 20~tIO MME. DUCEL. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 25 00 MARIE JACftUIN. A variety especially adapted for landscape work, flowers semi-double almost pure white ■with the yellow stamens partly visible in the center. Very aptly named the "Water Lily Pceony.** ^40.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 MME. BOULANGER. A very choice delicate colored variety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted whit« are formed of broad regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 MEISSONIER. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, center deep crimson. A splendid self colored variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MARIE HOUILLON. A fine beautiful silvery rose of uniform color throughout, splendid cut flower variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 PRINCESS GALITZIN. Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 QUEEN VICTORIA. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000. 1 50 REINE DES ROSES. Early, medium sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the center. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 VICTORIE MODESTE. Very large flowers of bright lively violet rose with salmon center 2 00 ZOE CALOT. Large globular perfect blooms in clusters almost covering the plants. Pure white suffused with delicate rose. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 specialties in the Decorative line such as Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas. 40 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^"The above prices are Intended Jor the trade only."®R 280 The American Florist. Aug. 23, 1 he Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis. Minn., President: ]. M. Lupton. Mattituck. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville O , Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland. O., Assistant Secretary. Ne.\t annual convention, June 1914. VigiTED CHICAGO : C. R. Chesmore of the Chesmore Eastlake Mercantile Co., St. Joseph, Mo. St.^ Paul, Minn.— L. L. May has re- turned from a Montana gold mine in- spection trip. — Geo. W. Griggs, of Jameson, Hevener & Griggs, has dis- appeared and suicide is feared. Sluis & Groot, Holland, in their July report state they lost consider- able acreage of turnips and swedes, Itohlrabi. winter radish, celery, parsley and chervil, and that other biennials suffered to a certain extent. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 20 were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.25 per 100 pounds — The Leonard Seed Co. re- ports that the prices on onion sets are advancing and that there is an increas- ing demand. The harvesting of the crop, which was delS,yed by the recent rains, is now in progress. Angers, France. — The vegetable seed specialties grown here are beet, man- gels, carrot, cabbage, leeH, chicory, onion, celery, parsley, turnip and let- tuce. Much seed of each is grown for England and Germany. Lettuce so far ts looking well, early carrots a short crop and cabbage fair. Growers on the whole are not over enthusiastic about this year's crop. "Weather good. Paris — Jules Kaiser, who does busi- ness here for the Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co., Inc., says that on August G (the weekly market was held at the Bourse on that day) Red Top Strap Leaf Turnip was offered at 130 francs per 100 kilo; cabbage, Brun'swick at 150 francs; carrot, Chantenay, Dan- vers and Guerande, at 350 francs. Much carrot seed is being carried over, which is being offered cheap. In addition to President Farquhar, seedsmen , at the Minneapolis conven- tion of the Society of American Flor- ists this week included President Mas- sie of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation; Carl Cropp, Chicago; Ed. George, Painesville, O.; Arnold Ringier, Chicago; Harry A. Bunyard, New York; Chas. H. Yick, Rochester, N. Y.;, .Carl Chesmore. St. Joseph, Mo.; and L. L. May, St, Paul, Minn. New York— Frank C. Woodruff, of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, who has been ill for two months, is now fully re- covered and again at his desk. This firm reports that the onion seed crop has. been damaged by blight. Turnip and kale crops are light. The beet crop now being harvested is good. — Manager Slinson of Vaughan's Seed Store has taken advantage of the summer dullness to have the store thoroughly repainted and renovated.— Harry Bunyard of A. T. Boddington's, ,C. ,W. Scott .of the YokolT,ama Nur- sery Co., and Bert Chadwick, now with Chas. F. Myers, are at the Minneap- olis convlMitioB. .. Peas and. Beans. ■ Grand Rapids, Mich,, August 14. — Since our representative returned from the west we are not as optimistic about the pea crops as we were three weeks ago. The damage done by frost will be considerably more than we first thought. It is also true that the crops where no damage by frost was done are not going to turn out as good as our earlier estimates, so that we think on the whole and including Cali- fornia half a normal crop would be a fair estimate at this time, but if we should have bad weather harvesting the late crops there would be apt to be less than half a crop. It is too early to say very much about bean crops except that we find a great variation. In some sections it has been very dry and crops are very poor, while in other sections we find good crops, so it is difficult to say just what the net results will be, al- though we cannot hope to harvest a full crop by any means. B. Hairy Vetch Adulteration. The Department of Agriculture re- gards the hairy vetch as so import- ant a winter cover and green ma- nuring crop that it is continuing its campaign to detect adulteration and misbranding of se.ed. In 1912, there were examined 207 different samples of this seed and of these, 17 con- tained no hairy vetch seed whatever, while 190 samples consisted of a mix- ture of hairy vetch, spring vetch and weed vetch. Circular No. 45 of the office of the secretary. United States . Department of Agriculture, 1913, con- tains the names of the dealers and the extent to which the seed was adul- terated and will be supplied without charge on application. This adtiiteration the department regards as particularly serious be- cause, whereas true hairy vetch seed costs from $4.00 to $6.00 a bushel, the other vetches used for adulterating cost $2.00 or less per bushel. Even more significant, however, is the fact that the hairy vetch does well as a winter crop in practically all cli- mates, whereas the spring vetch or a strain of the spring vetch known as "a winter vetch" is not hardy in cold climates and does well only in the coastal plain states and in certain of the Pacific coast states. The hairy vetch, therefore, is one of the very few leguminous crops for cover or plowing under which do well in cold climates. It is particularly useful be-- cause it can be planted in the late fall and will furnish its crop be- fore the time for spring sowing, and is valuable in tobacco fields because it can be sown after the harvest and plowed under before the next plant- ing of tobacco, and is also an im- portant orchard cover. It adds ma- terially to the nitrogen and humus content of the soil. A very simple method by which -the farmer can detect the seed of most other vetches from hairy vetch is as follows: * * *, the difference In color of the interior of the seed shown by different kinds of vetches affords a ready means for detecting the use of other vetch seed as an adulterant of hairy vetch. Crushed hairy vetch seed is of a lemon-yellow color, some- what lighter on the flat than on the rounded surface. The crushed seed of most of the other vetches occurring with the seed of the hairy vetch va- ries in color from' a dark fawn to reddish orange. Crush a small hand- ful of seed and if there are any fawn, salmon, or reddish orange colored pieces the seed is not pure hairy vetch. Growers of Hl^ Grade SEED Palo Alto, California Onion, Lettuce^, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondene* SaUdteA- BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley. Radish, Rutabaga, Tomip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Fa. it If red J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. W. EDMUNDSON. Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (iARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS ^9^^ The American Florist. 281 iMiiiiiiiirMiiiiiiriJHiriiiiiiMiiiMniiNniiiMiiiMiiiiiuiuiiriiMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiniMiHniiiMMniiiiriinitiiriiriiininiiMHiiiinniiiiiiMninMiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiniiinHHMiniiniiiini^ ICALLA LILY BULBSl One to Three Inches in Diameter j Wire me how many you can use and I will wire [ I back what I will accept your order for. If you I [ send cash by return mail I will prepay shipment. [ j My prices are very low for a short time only. If i I on arrival they are not satisfactory return them ' I f and on receipt of same I will return your money. [ E. D. WITTING, I Calla Lily Bulbs SAN JOSe, CAL. I niiniiiininiiiiiiMMiiiHiHiiiiriiiiiiiHiiiniininiiiiiniiiiiintiiniiuiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiinniiiinriiMrniiiniiinnuiiiiiiuiiiiiiHtiiniiiiiiinrinniiiniinnrinniiJiinniiiiiiiriiiMniiiM Mention the American Florist when writing Bulbs Arriving Lilium Harrisii ^^^SltfrW 9-ll-in„ per dozen, $3.75; per 100, $23.0) 7-9-in., per dozen, 1.35; per 100, 8-75 Our stock comes direct from one of the best growers in Bermuda, to whom we pay special prices to secure extra good bulbs. Our stock this year is the best in appearance we have seen in a long time. Amaryllis Johnsoni $2.50 doz. Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids . 3.50 doz. OxaliS, Bermuda Buttercup, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, ,$8.50. Pansy Seed, Vick's Giant Superb, Vs oz., 75c; 14 oz., $1.35; loz.,$5.00. WRITE FOR TAIL CATAIOGUE. James Vick's Sons ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SFECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com ; Cucumber, Musk and Watennelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT NEBRASKA Mention the £ merican Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH and au earaen seeds LEONARD^ Eli- CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist whenwritino LONG iSLAND CA8BAGE SEED-NEW CROP NOW READY. Choice Cabbage, Cauliflower, EgS Plant, Pepper, Tomato and other special seeds. Headquarters for the new great SANFORD CELERY SEED. Over SO years growing seed for the most critical trade. Send Jor Price List. Francis Brill Co., HEMPSTEAD, (L.I.) N. Y. TOiVIATOSEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing H. WREDE lUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London, Bruxelles, Berl., Hamb., Roma. 1000 seeds, finest mixed... ZSc 1 oz. ' ..$2.25 Price list on application, Cash with order Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing 282 The American Florist. Aug- 23, Freesias California Grown Per 1000 Choice, 1/2 to34-in $5.00 First Quality, % to V^-in. $3.00 Purity-True Per 100 Per 1000 to ?4 in.... $2 50 $20.00 H-in. and over.. 1.75 15.00 ?s-in. toH-in... 1.50 12.00 FREESIA-HYBRIDS DR. RAGONIERI Per 100, - - $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK PANSIES Thorburn's Superb Mixture has been known for years for lis variety of color and size of flowers. Per oz $4.00 We have also extra f ne strains of Masterpiece, Madam Perret and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimarcleau. WRITE FOR PRICES FREESIA Refracta alba 100 1000 ?8 to H in. diameter $0.75 $ 5.00 Hto3/4 •■ •■ 1.00 8.00 Mammoth Bulbs 2.00 12.00 Purity, first size 2.00 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5to 7 in. circumference $5.00 $40.00 6to 7 ■■ ■ 6.00 55.00 7to 9 " " 9.00 85,00 9toll ■' " 20.00 Have you our Florist's Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering:. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 33 Barclay St. t 14 New York Mention the American Florist when writing Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster Pepper, Celestial Peppers. Strong plants with fruit, from AYs in. pots. $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. Primroses— Obconica and Chinese— 2H-in. pots, the vsry best strains, strong plants, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, ^^'ckPcAGo.^' Mention the American Florist when writing MICBELL'S DISTINCTIVE filANT CYCLAMEN are the acme of perfection in size of bloom, form and flowering habit. Sow Them Now 100 icon Seeds Seeds Pure white $1.00 $8.50 Soft pink 1.00 8.50 White, red base. 1.00 8.50 Brilliant crimson 1.00 8.50 Salmon pink 1.00 8.50 Fringed, mixed.. 1.00 9.50 Mixed colors.... .90 8.00 BOOK YOUR ORDER NOW FOR DELIVERY IN 1914 FOR THE NEW SCARLET BEDDING GERANIUM-" HELEN MICHELL." Wliolesale Price List and Catalogue of Bulbs ready now. MIGHELIS SEED HOUSE, 5th and Market Sts., Philadelphia GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Strain, light, medium or dark mixture Kenilworlh Show. An extiafine stra'n of laige flowf TS. "_ Mavlerpicce. Cuilcd, wavy petals. Orchid Flowered. Mixed. Gieni Bronze end Copper Mixture. Giant Fancy margined ard edged. 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000, $1.00; U-oz, $1.25; 1 oz.. $5.0<'. For fuller descriptions see my !d. in July end August 2rd, 9th and 16lh issues. Pansiesin separ&te colors, 1000 seeds, 25c Giant Royal Pu ple. Giant Adoni;. C ant Emperor William' Cianl Dark Blue. Giant King of Ihe Blacks. Giant Lishl Blue. Giant Zebr?. (iani Lord Beaconsfeli^, Giant Red. Giant Yellow. Giant McKiiley. G'ant Yellow Giant Psyche. Ci;rl Kad. Perret. Giart While. GianI White PRINCESS The New Upright Pansy Packet of 1000 seeds, 75 cents; 300 ;e!d.s 25 cents. The prf cedintt 17 sorts mixed L'tiual proportions: ICOOseedr', 2 c. Anv 5 pkls., $1.0U; anv 11 pkts ,}2(X). With every $1.00 worth of pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rain- bow free and with other amount.^ in 1 i k ^ ^<>- c^''* PANDANUS VEITCHII WELL COLORED PLANTS, 6-inclipots, $1 50; 7-incli pots, $2.00; 8-inch pots, ,$2.50. CROTONS, 3Vi and 4-inch pots, per dozen, $4.00. 1>_'_,,,i„ Obconica Gigantea and Grandillora, assorted or mixed, strong rninUla, plants from 214-10. pots, doz., bCc; lUO. }4.r* 1Vyra1a/i/\t/ioD (the improved Baby Primrose). JViaiaCOiaeS, in.pots, doz.,60c; 100,iS4 00: Pot grown, 100, $30.00. ,00; 1000, $35.00. Strong plants from 2^- ilX)0, $35.00. 4-in., per doz., $3.00; per Ampelopsis Veltchii, ''''cmclGr''' Vaughan^s Seed Store, Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Sprinsrs. 111. 43 Barclay St. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing i9'J- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. 283 Craig Quality Stock Was the Sensation at the Convention Trade Exhibition. Plants with such Vigor, such brilliant Coloring, such General Excellence, were a Revelation Our houses are filled with plants of this character. Send in your orders now, while the stock is complete. We will reserve and ship at any desired date. We are offering a grand lot of stock in small and medium sizes for growing on, which will mean big profits to those who buy. We would suggest placing your orders at once, thereby getting the benefit of the best growing months - of the year. We also have plenty of stock in larger sizes for the store man. GARDENIA VEITCHII, Delivery August and September, 1913. DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2H-lnch pots $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000 Strong plants, 2^4 inch pots Strong Plants 4 -inch pots $20.00 per 100 $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000 g.j^ [^ ^ «„ „„ 6 -inch pots, heavy. . . .$6.00 and $9.00 per doz. Strong plants, 4-inch pots ^°^^ **■•"" ""^ *"•"" P^"^ '*''^- CYCLAMEN, ?50.00 per 100; $400.00 per 1.000 DRACAENA MANDAIANA. This has been one ot our specialties for over ASPARAGUS PLUMOSTJS. large leaf, beautifully colored bright red. twenty years. This year we are growing over 2^4-inch pots ,$4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000 6-inch pots $15.00 and $18.00 per doz. 75,000 plants. Craig Cyclamen are now con- 3 .jn^i, p^tg 57 qq pg^ jgO; $6o.(JO per 1,000 sidered best. We are now boolcmg orders for 4 .jn^ti pots.. .$12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000 DRACAENA BRONZE BEAUTY. o'i™?£.h"Sntl '™'«'5nn npi- inn- S7=l no ner 1000 CROTONS J^^^^ variety was offered three years ago with r-1 ? p t.^^•$2roo^?rlJg^$lgyf j^^^^ . The Croton withTZt colored f^iage is ^^S:\^^T^ ^4.^.^^^^^' ^^l^t % :SS roS:::::::::;::::::::;::|f5:Sg Ter iS3 sr«^ ^. ^U7cJ,mVetr?oueTt« i^.^^ r^t'tZt^'^r^fYlltT.- NEPHROLEPIS IN VARIETY, Crotons m America, of the very highest quaUty. derfully durable as a house plant We offer We are now the largest growers of Nephrolepis f }°^^ P"*^ Wn'm Ser ino ^P'^'"'*^ specimens. Perns in the country, in the following varieties; *:;"™ P«^ • M bo knd S9 00 ner doz ^-^^'^K 9-inch and lO-lnch pots, 3 to 4 feet in fact, we are headquarters for them. The de- \}^^ PO^^- *«■"" »"" *"•"" »" <""'• taU $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 each mand increases each year and it is our aim to " ^"^" cio nn ' ViV Vi'n ' e'-iVnA'nCWQVnn' nV„' ,!«.» have EVERY VARIETY OF NEPHROLEPIS IN . -..$12.00 $15.00, $18.00 and $24.00 per doz. PHOENIX ROEBELENH, ^^i^l^S^^^.^l\^SJ:^ ™^ ^"^^- ^'SO. r3'!S5r$4.00,-$5.O0V$7:B6-;nd $ib:6oeach ^^^^ ^'H:^-^-^^ -^ ^^'"O -" NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTH, dis°seLtaaTed^ to'"?lne':"'l9?i; lrrvarieUes'^hl? «^-S»' »«•<">• ?12.50,-$i6.00-^a-$26:dd-each Our stock Is in superb condition. should be in every grower's or private person's ARECA LUTESCENS. 11-inch tubs, handsome plants 1 collection. They are much superior to many of. p..,.„t „i„^t„ „,*,, „,„h ,,„,,, „„ , „„„„ ...$2.50 and $3.00 each the older Crotons and the types are from the n„r ^t^^l ?! ?,; , ..-i "^ ' .?.?f'^ ^"^^^ foUage. 11-inch special tubs, heavy plants....! narrow to the very large leaf varieties. O-"- ^t"* 1^ '° splendid condition. $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 each 1-inch pots, strong plants 6-inch pots $12.00 and $15.00 per doz. WTi-PTinnTT-PTH •nnoTfiwrpw^T'S ...$3.00 each, $30.00 per doz.; $200.00 per 100 8-inch pots $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each MErHKQLtPlb BOSiOJ>iiJiJS&i6,, Larger plants. .$2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 each 10-lnch pots $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 each 6-incrh pots $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100 r. ..ri NEPHROLEPIS BOSIONIENSIS HABEISU FICUS PANDURATA, KENTIAS. 9V. iT„.h T,f,t= «s nn npr inn- «7>> 00 ner 1 000 6-inch pot, 2 feet tall $1.50 each Large stock, 3-inch pots, Belmoreana and 4 *Ch not, ■«2"o 00 ner 100- S18000 nlr 1000 S'n^l P"*' ^^ feet tall $2.00 each Forsteriana, strong plants I liScS ?o1s: :'^'';"*. I'^e.Oo' ald'$9°a)''rer'dr ^-j-^ P"*' | ^^ ^^ li'Sg ||=g «15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1,000 '° "'n,?.tf "^ "■""='' '""'• ™''' ''^'^"'°" lolncS ?n*d 11 inch* tubs;"5-f4rt'ii"io feet ENGLISH IVIES. «9%"'«m'sVm''s4V)n Vnii'sVo'n pach *»" %\M, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50 each 2M-lnch pots, 2 plants $2.50, $3 00, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 eacn ,j^g j^^gg p,g„^g ^jg unusually fine. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000 The above variety is a greatly Improved Boa- Branch plants, exceptionally fine 3-inch pots, 2 plants, heavy ton and very similar to the new President $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 each $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000 Roosevelt Fern, having the same wavy appear- ■pir'TTS rwATivTruT ance to the fronds. Our stock of this variety Is iloUH l/UAU vii:.iil. GENISTAS, very large. This is an old variety, taken up again by ns. p,j,g ^^^^-^ j^^ erowlne on NEPHROLEPSIS WM. K. HASRIS-DWAEF !l!,p{'.!Hr?s7;i„S?7v *H is°ii''a rlass with*thl ^'nch, strong. .$10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000 NEPHROLEPIS HAERISU Iif> I'lLt^™ hS,^ ™;v hnrL „?rt iniL om,«11? *-'°<^''' strong.. $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1.000 2y.-inch pots $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000 ^ /'?of ™hoth"?nsuT anr"ouTs^e''"Sfc„Tt?oJ? %'^l' T^-^oZ 1% SS-= fZZ fc i« 4 -inch pots... $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1,000 This plant has already given great satisfaction. '"°<^''' strong. .$50.00 per 100, $400.00 per 1,000 6 -inch pots $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100 e-inch pots, 18 inches high $12.00 per doz. ADIANTUM HYBRIDTTM NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII (NEW) Large plants $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 each „. ,, . . ^ ^ ,^. ,. L .nuf.n.nu.u.i^f.La Mj^j.^i.^a^ t.^^^n, a »■ __,,_,. t j t,. /■ ^^^ best variety for either pot culture or for Sport of Neph. Bostonlensis. This variety Is EICUS CEAIGII— Improved Elastioa. - cm fmnds. very beautiful in a small plant and -will prove it is a better grower, closer Jointed, with the o.inch nots heaw l^Tv^. ^:'."/!^''.": :'.%iZ'inrUM'7A li?: , , , , ^"^ ''" ""^^ P^— <=f • ...?...■.... .$Yo:66- per- ibbV $90.66- per- -1,000 NEPHROLEPIS smTHn. tS Sl^;^:::::;:::::::::.-:::::li:So III ioS *""=" ""t^' %V66-per-ibb--$-i-8-o-66"pei-iooo This variety is a greatly improved Amerpohlil, 6-inch, heavy $9.00 and $12.00 per doz. ^,'J'''l'"^'^-' -v • i.~ i,uw dwarfed in habit, the fronds being much finer PANDANUS VEITCHH. P ' ke'oo' ^'er' k'^y ■ 'imnn'^'-i inn and having no tendency to spoU In the center ot „ ,, „„,„„,, „,„„»„ *°-"" P^"^ °°='" *™-'"* P^"^ '^"^ the plant. We have a large stock ready for Im- W«" colored plants. 8-inch pots, heavy mediate delivery. Large plants $12.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100 214-inch pots $12 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000 ....$2:00, $2.50, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 each n-inch tnbs ....$1.50 and $2 00 each NEPHROLEPIS EOBTISTA. ™« "■'^""^ ^^""^ ^'" "« «<="<=» "='« SP'^S- r„AT"nrn i!n«r-= Place Orders at once for Nephrolepis Robnsta DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. GRAFTED ROSES. (new), the Silver Medal Fern at th» National 8-inch pots $2.50 and $3.00 each n^Xi« wmL ifni„r„».„ 1 Flower Show, winning over aU competition. We 10-inch pots $4.00 and $5.00 each ^°??'^„y ""^ '^""'™^y / Extra strong 4-in. stock claim this variety to be the finest of all the DRACAENA INDIVISA. Richmond I "* ^^"'^ P^"- ^"^ crested Nephrolepis, being exceptlonaUy fine In „. . , {;>„„« ) large sizes. It is the strongest grower of all Strong stock. Morgan ' Nephrolepis Ferns, never reverts and every plant 5-lnch pots $20.00 per 100 Sunburst, own root, 4-in., at $16.00 per 100; is symmetrical and salable In all sizes. e-inch pots $25.00 per 100 $120.00 per 1,000. ROBERT CRAIG CO., *^'Lrrrr.'*'' Philadelphia, Pa. 281: The American Florist. Aug. 23, "MRS. GEO, SHAWYER" Grafted or Own Root. $30.00 per lOU; $250 00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUIY 4-inch, $12.0j per 100. HILLINGDON 4-incli, $10.00 prr 100. SUNBURST 4-iach, $15.00 per 100. PINK KILLARNEY 4-mch, $8 00 per 100. 500 RADIANCE 3-inch, $8.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2 inch pots. $2 nn per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. BOUVAKDIA Hum- boldi, CHlNt.SE PRIMROSES, finest varieties; CINENARI^S, dwarf. Plants from 2V, inch pots tS.On oer 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri; ARTILIERY PLANTS; ANTHERICUM Vtttatum; SMttAX; FICUSRE- PEMS. Plants from 3 inch pots S4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri: PASSION VINE, two varieties; IVY,Hardy English; SWAINSONA alba; LEMON VERBENA; BOUVARDIA Humboldi, ANTHtiilCUM viitatum. Plantsfrom 4 inch pots, 10c each. IVY, hardy English; LEMON VERBENAS. Kentia Belmoreana, $2.00 per doz. Crotons, $2.00 per doz. C. EISELE, 1 Ith and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 0 1 1 If I I SPLENDENS and BONFIRE NAI VIA Good Strong Plants from Soil. Un L f I n 60 cents per 100; S5.00 per 1000- Dracaena Indivisa, 2-inch $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, 2-mch. 1.85 pei 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Marguerite, V1 rs. F. Sanders, 2in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysum, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - - OLEAH, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Snmmerdale Avenue. CHICAGO . ■ ■ ■ ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American. Florist when writing Paper Whites GRANDIFLORA Per 1000 Fancy, (1250 bulbs to case $ 8.50 Star Brand, (1000 bulbs tocase) 11.00 LILIUM HARRISII For Immediate Delivery Per ICO Per lOro 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.00 85.00 Lilium Formosum French Romans Per 1000 Per 1000 fi-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ..,$35.00 11-12 ctms. (2500 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) ... 70.00 $24.00 Cold Storage Lilies. Per C3S6 HI. Rubrum, 8-9, (case 170 bulbs) $ 8.50 " ." 9-11, (case 100 bulbs) 8.00 " Album, 9-11, (case 100 bulbs) 10.00 " Giganteum, 9-10, (case 200 bulbs) 17.00 Let us have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses «nd Nurseries, Western Springs. 111. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch. $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub. 36 inches high, very bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub. 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3 00 each. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inclies liigh, $?.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inciies high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub. 44 to 48 incites high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, ':i to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers. 6 to 8 inches high, 35c each. 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 titrs, 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. PANDANUS VEITCHII, nicely variegated stock that will grow into money by Cbrist- mas. 4-in. pot plants ready to shift, $5.00 perdoE.; $35 00 per 100. BAY TREES— Standards. 48-inch stems, beads 30incbes in diameter $7.;0 each. 48-incb stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. BAY TREES-HaU Standards. 30 inch stems, 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. 30-inch stems, heads 22 inches in diameter, $4.00 each, PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA — From as good a strain of seed as we can find. All colors, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO , PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing 19^3 The American Florist. 285 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS Select What You Need From This List and Let Us Have Your Order as Early as Possible. This Stock Is of Fine Quality and Sure to Give Satisfaction. FERNS. Boston— Bach Doz. Per 100 4-inch . ^iKO ai9 on 5-lnch . 3.00 25.00 6-inch . 6.00 7-Inch . 9.00 8-inch . $1.00 12.00 9-inch . 1.50 18.00 Larger specimens at 52.00, $2.50 jinrt up each. Hanging Baslsets, at $9.00 per rtoz. Eitra large Hanging Baskets , at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots. at J3.00 per 100. Soholzeli, 4-inch, at $1.50 per doz. Whitmani. 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. BAY TREES. standard. Stem Crown Bach 12-14-inc1i 18-lnch $4.00 2-ft. 12-lnch 4.00 2-ft. 18-inch 5.00 1-ft. 24-26-inch 6.00 3-ft. 20-22-inch 6.00 2-ft. 4-inch 24-28-inch 7.00 3-ft. 26-lnch BOXWOODS. Bushea for Fall Delivery — 12 inches high, 3Uc; 16-lnch., 40c; 18-inch % Bushes, 2%-ft Bushes, 3 -ft Standard, 20 to 24-in. crown Standard, 24 to 30-in. crown Standard, 3-ft. 6 in. crown Glohular, 3 ft. high Ohelisk, 5-ft Pyramid, 5-ft $5.00 to Glohe Shaped, 12-15-inch 2.00 to 7.00 Each 1 0.60 1.25 1.75 3.50 5.00 8.00 3.00 12.00 6.00 2.50 PALMS. Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 6-in., 7-in., 7-in., 8-in. Eentla Belmoreana Leaves Ht. Each 4 8-in. 4-5 8-10-ln. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 strong, 5-6 20-22-in. 1.50 strong, 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 strong, 6-7 26-28-in. 2.50 6-7 36-40-in. 5.00 Per Doz. lOO $ 1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 PALMS.-Continued. Kentia Forsteriana Size Loaves lit. Each 2-in. 4 8-10-in. 3-in. 4-5 12-14-In. 4-ln. 4-5 14-16-ln. 5-In. 5-6 16-18-in. 5-iu., strong, 5-6 20-2-1-ln. $0.75 8-in., strong, 5-8 46-50-In. 6.00 Made-up — , Per Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 IB.OO 4.50 35.00 6.00 60.00 9.00 Each 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 In. hlgh.$1.00 and $1.50 7-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high 2.50 S-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 In. high 10.00 12-in., 4-5 in a pot, 62-70 in. high 15.00 Specimens, eVa-ft. high, 4 In a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 In a tub 25.00 Poinsettia Pulcherrima,2-i]i., per 100 $5.00 Fhoenix Canariensis 2 ft. 8 In. high 8-inch, 46-50 In. high 9-lnch, 50-54 in. high 10-ineh, 5 ft. high Phoenix Boebelenii Each 4-inch 6-lnch 6-inch, strong 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-inch, extra strong. 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong. 5.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaria exoelsa, 4-In per doz., $ 6.00 Each .$1.50 . 4.00 . 8.00 . 9.00 Doz. % 6.00 12.00 18.00 Araucaria ezcelsa, 5-in., 3-4 tiers *' Araucaxia excelsa, 6-In *' Auraucaria excelsa compacta, 6-in each, $1.25 and Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per doz, Areca lutescens, 4-in., 3 plants In a pot " Areca lutescens, 6-in each, Asparagus pllunosus, 2-In per 100, Asparagus plumosus, 3-in ■. . " Asparagus plumosus, 4 In per doz., Asparagus scandens deflexus, 8-ln each, Asparagus Sprengeri baskets. 9.00 11.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 6.00 1.60 .60 MISCELLANEOUS. extra large each, $3.00 and 4.00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarf ), per doz. $3.00 Aspidistra, green, 5-in each, .35 Aspidistra, green, 5-in per doz., 4.20 Aspidistra, green (tali) per leaf , .08 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 75c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf, .15 Aspidistra, variegated ..each, $1.25 up Cyrtoraiura falcatum, 5-in each, $ 0.25 6-In " .35 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pompons, smrile larrte white, pink, donble yellow and double whiie,5 in., per doz., 52.10 6-in " ii.Oo Clematis Jackmani, extra strong, 6-in each, .35 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln per doz., $1.75; per 100, 14.00 Conifers, assorted, 18-24-in each, 1.00 Conifers, assorted, 3-314 -ft " 1.50 Cycas revoluta, each . .15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 & - 1.50 Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per lOO, 5.00 Dracaena indivisa, 5-In per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 6-in each, 1.00 Dracaena indivisa, 7-in *' 1.25 Dracaena Victoriae, 7-In., 20 in. high " 4.00 Dracaena Victoriae, 8-in., 3 ft. high " 7.00 HVDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 4-in. pots each 15c; per doz., 1.80 5-in " 3.00 6-in per doz., $3.60 and 4.20 Latania Borbonica, 2-in per 100, 6.00 Pandanus VeitcMi, 4-in per doz., 6.00 Peppers, Cel< stial, -in. jer 100, 5.00 ' Peppers, Celestial, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Poinsettia pulcherrima, 2-in. ... ** 5.00 Primula obconica, 3-in " 6.00 Primula obconica, 4-in " 8.00 Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in " 3.00 Pteris Wimsetti, 3-in " 6.00 Pteris Ouvardi, 4-in " 8.00 Boses — Hiawatha, in 5-in. pota.per doz, 2.40 Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 4-In. pots.. " 1.80 Tausendschon, In 5-In. pots.. *' 2.40 Tausendschon, In 6-In. pots.. " 3.60 Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants 3-In per doz., 75c; per 100, 6.00 CYCIAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbeic strain, C rimson. King and Excelsior; 4-in per doz. $2 flo 5-in. " 3.00 The Geo. Witf bold Co. L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 737-739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 286 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Ihe Nursery Irade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bids., Kochester. N. Y.. bec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O.. IVW. Okleans, Feahce. — Albert Barbier of the well-known nursery firm of Barbier Bros, was elected a councellor general of the canton of Orleans at the elec- tion, of August 3 on the republican ticket. — It is reported here that the well-known seedsman Leonard Lille of Lyons died last week. ANGEHS, FRANCE. — Robert C. Chase of Huntsville, Ala., is spending a week here. E. S. Welch of Shenandoah, la., was a recent visitor. Both gentlemen visited Ussy. Most of the proprietors of the seed and nursery establishments here and at Orleans are now taking their vacations on the West coast. Messrs. Barbier and Levavasseur of Orleans have been away, most others are going soon. Manetti stocks are somewhat lower than last season; the crop is looking good. Austrian Horticultural Schonls. The Oesterreichische Garten-Zeitung announces that the Austrian Royal Imperial Horticultural Society of "Vienna has extended the winter course of the horticultural school at Vienna to a 2-year course, and has opened professional horticultural continuation schools at Modling, Kagran, Simmer- ing and Klosterneuburg. Horticultural improvement Fund- The joint committee on uniform hor- ticultural laws of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen and the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen is meeting with success in raising money to carry on this important work. Litera- ture and blank forms providing for the name and the amount subscribed are being sent to nurserymen throughout the United States. Those interested should write to John Hall, Rochester, N. T., secretary the American Asso- ciation, or C. A. Tonneson, Tacoma, Wash., secretary of the Pacific Coast Association. Amounts may be sub- scribed up to $25. The project is the result of the recent joint convention of the two societies at Portland, Ore., when a goodly list of subscriptions were pledged. Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE NO STEM ROT 5,000 Enchantress, 1,000 Victory, $6.00 per 100; $35 00 perlOOJ. 5,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per lOOU. 250 at 1000. rate. W. Fargo. U S. and American Express. Cash please. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Nursery Stock Transplanted Last Year Seedlings and Strong Transplanted Divisions. Your pick at 75c per dozen, or $3.00 per 100. Chrysanthemum Maxima Golden Glow Gypsophila Grandiflora Gypsophila Paniculata Gailiatdia Grandiflora Hibiscus Militans Hibiscus Crimson Eye I Hollyhock Assortment i Myosotis Palustris Semper flor- ■ I ens (Forget menot) ! Monarda (Fragrant Balm) I Platycodon Assortment I Sedum I Veronica Subsessilis Dianthus (Garden Pink) Dianthus (sweet William) Bridal Robe Oenotheia Lamarck'ana Iceland Poppy (.Salmon, also whi[e) Lychnis Chalcedonica Strong Field Clumps Can be divided into divisions at from 2c up, according to size of plants wanted. Achillea Multifolium (Rosy Milford) Achillea (The Pearl) Arundinaria Tokio (Variegated Kibbon Grass) Boitnnia Asteroides Chrysanthemum Uliginosum {Ox eye daisy) German Iris (all colors under color) Physostegia Vjrginica Pcntstemon Pink Ranunculus Acris Fl. PI. (But tercup nd Bachelor Buttonl Spirea Filipendula Tanacetum (Tansy) Yucca Filamentosa Chrysanthemum Maximum OTTO WITTBOLD NURSERY FHONE RISGEMOOR 124 Edgebrook, Chicago, Illinois. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Palms, Bay Trees. Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Eva-greens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers and Pines Now Ready. SUNBUHST KOSES, 3-in., own roots $15 00 per 100, $126.00 per 1000 KILIARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHITE KILIARNEY ROSES, 4-in., own roots..; $10.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on the Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK & ATKINS, NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grbwer of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCK! ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Cbestant Hill. PHHA., PA. FOR SALE^ SHRUBS and HARDY CUMBERS for immediate effect. Chas. £. Frankenbach & Sons, Southampton, N. Y. EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants JOHI* scoTor Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, W. ¥. Nothin' to do but grow Roses for you ^LEEDLEfiaiKCTa J9I3- The American Flo fist. 287 SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING. STOCKS-Beauty of Nice. snrocic:s GIANT PERFECTION— Cut-and-Come-Again. Trade I'kt. Oi. Sky Blue, White (Princess Alice), Pink, Canary Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Scarlet, Flesh Vnoz., ^Oc %0 25 $2.60 Giant Perfeciion, all colors inixei-oz.,$1.25;oz.,$4 We carry in stock all named and sep- arate colors of Giant Pansies; also the best strains of Oclier, Gassier, Bug- nots, Trimardeau, etc. (See our trade list for prices). Mixed (A magnificent strain.) Trade packet, $1.00. CINERARIA 6RANDIFL0RA, BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) Longfellow (Red), Snowball (white), tr. pkt., 35c; Mixed Colors, tr. pkt., 25c ALL OTHER SEASONABLE SEEDS Annual and Perennial Is your service in Flower Seed Satisfactory? This "Trade Mark" is the symbol of 60 years of Satisfactory Service. The Storrs & HarrisonCo. Painesville, Ohio ' 288 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown. N.J., President.C. West, Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula O. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland. O., Treasurer. -i' Spraying Notes. This summer has been a dry one over a wide territory, hence leaf dis- eases have been less prominent than last year. However, most damage from blight occurs in August. There- fore it is too early to cease our ef- forts. As is often the case a long dry spell is followed by a wet one and we may enter a period of showers any time. So quickly does blight spread that crops subject to leaf diseases are often ruined in one week. The safest way is to spray, at least after Au- gust 1, if not earlier. This applies to late potatoes, all tomatoes, celery, cu- cumbers and melons. Of the celeries, Golden Self-Bleaching is the earliest to succumb to blight. In fact, it is almost impossible to produce a good crop without spraying. The green va- rieties are less affected, but it pays to help them along a little. The damage to tomatoes is enormous each year. There is a mistaken notion prevalent that once the fruit has set it will ma- ture. It does ripen, but what kind is it? Soft, undersized, poorly flavored. If only the quality was impaired the careless grower might not be affected, but the crop is reduced in bulk as well. We have not. experimented with lime-sulphur or any of the newer sprays for vegetables, and can give no report. We have used the stand- ard 4-4-50 Bordeaux spray with excel- lent results. It is generally believed that this spray is injurious to melon blossoms. This we avoid by spray- ing just as soon as enough fruit has set; earlier it is not needed here. It is important to use good pressure to get a fine spray, and our method is to apply two coats each time, going over the same rows in opposite direc- tions just as soon as the first applica- tion is dry. That way we discover any missed spots and the general re- sult is an even covering which is most important. There is no question whatever that either poorly fed, or improperly fed crops, succumb first. Excessive nitrogen must be avoided. A proper proportion of potash and phosphates gives steady growth which is resistant. The grower must study his problems from all points of view, and we call attention to the nutrition part at this time. Mabkeiman. J. E. Meredith. Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVIILE :: ILLINOIS Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. ^ POINStTFUS AUGUST DEUVtRY, TRUE TYPP. The Large Bract Kind, shipped yon in 2k2-ihch Paper Pots No soil lost in shipping. Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.U0 per lOOO. A, HENDERSON & CO., 352 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany GROWER and EXPORTER on tbe VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLuWER AND FARM SEEDS. (EstabUSbed 1 287.) CprpiAl Til Ci Beans. Beets. Cabbages. Carrots, Kobl Rabi, Leek Lettuces. Onions, Peas. OrbUIHLIKOi Radishes, Spinach Turnips Swedes, Asters. Balsams Begonias. Carnations, Cinerarias. Gloxinias. Larkspur Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas. Scab ous. Stoclts, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on apulication. HEWRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIAMT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most De.iutifulin the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per Vt oz., $1.00 per % oz., postage paid, Casli with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysantbemnnis Carnaaons for fall delivery. Si^llax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin, N. J. WiUiamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Special Geraniums aVi-in- NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, aU Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Oeo. A. n:;uixi, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing KENTIAS. Josspli Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Peonies Twenty-five fine named Peoni s for $5 00. A chance to obtain a fine coltection at h^lf price, comprising^ such varie'ies as Festiva Mnxima.Felix crousse, Delachei, Achiile. lady L. bromweli, Couronne d'or,ProUteraTrico'or,LouisVan doutte 'and various otht-r fine sorts all labehd true to name. With anv orfier fnr *.S.(i" ot mv selection,! will give one plant Bareness Scliroeuer, free absolutely true to name. Send for catalogue. W. L. GUMM, spf^fA^isT Remington, Indiana. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings, with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed to any point within reasonable shipping: distance. S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard. $12.50 per 10( 0 Smliax, extra fine, $12.3" per 1000 Sprengerl, good stock. $15.00 per 1000 Hatctaeril, good stock, J5.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writlnii Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Span Substitution of cheaper grades to thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn Mention the American Florist when ioriting 19^3- The American Florist. 289 Field Grown Carnation Plants. Extra Fine Stock. Clean, well grown and healthy. Ready Now. Let us have your order as early as possible. Per too Per 1000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 75 00 White Enchantress 6.0J 50.00 White Perfection 6 00 50.00 Enchantress, flesh pink ; % 6.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6 00 Washington, dark pink 6.00 (Sport of Enchantress) Victory, scarlet 6.00 Per 100 Per 1000 50.00 50.00 50.00 60 00 Chicago Carnation Co. 30 East Randolpli Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Look-Araucarias Our Specially We have provided for the summer garden, the veranda and the porch with a fine lot of Arau- caria Excelsa of our April 1912 im- portation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-5-6-7 tiers, 25-30-35-40 inches high; bushy, *1.00, $1 :i5,«1.50to$2.00. Arancaria Excelsa, new April. 1913 importa- tion, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5. 5^-> and 6-inch pots 12. 14, 15. li and 20 inches hieh, 35c, 40c. 50c 60c and 7Sc. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock. 6-in. pots $1 25 to $1.50. PALMS, K ntia Forsterlana, 4H to 5-in. pots. 20 to 2i in. hish. 35c to 50c; 5V? in . 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in pots. 3J. ,^5 to 40 in. hign, $1.00, tl.25, tl.S" to $2.0C'. 7 in pots made up. 1 large plant in center with ? smal'er olanis around it. $2-5 I to «3 00. Keiltia Belmoreana, large. JVj in.. 25c to 35c; singl. . 5"^? to 6-in. pots, 60c. 75c tot-l.OO Made-up of .^ plants 6 in. onts. 75c. $1.00. .$1.25 to JL.'iO. Uvlstuna Rotundlfolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm. 5H and 5^*2 in pots. 12 incites hitrh 7 leaves, 35c. 40c. 50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 25c. Cocos Wi ddeliana, 3 in., large ISc. ISc, 70c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2V2 in., '83.00 per 100. «2nOO per I'lUO; 4-inch. $1('.00 per 100. Asoaragus Sor-nileri, 2H-inrh, $< m oer 100. FERNS, Scotti, Wnitmani and Hariisii, 5'^2-inch and •^ inf h nois. 35c. 40c and 5'>c. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2y2-inch, $3.0^ per 100. FIcu^ Elastica, (Rubbers). SH in. to 6 in,, 35g, 40c to SOc CVClamen, best strain, 4 in,, 20c to 23c; ready to shift in , 51', in. Poinsettlas, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention 1%e American Florist when writing SPECIAL BARGAIN OFFER FOR PLANTS WHILE THEY LAST. Per 100 Abatilon. Savitzl, 2}^ inch $ 4.00 " " 3 '■ 6.00 Ageratuin, Little Blue Star, 2\i inch.. 2 00 Caladium Esculentum, started plants 4 inch 8 00 5 ' 10.00 6 ' 15,00 Coleas, 7Vi inch, following varieties: Anna PfistiT. John Pfister, Black Prince, Golden Bedder Verschaifelti 1.50 Feverfew, Little Gem, 2H inch 2.00 Geraniums. 3 inch, strong plants, fol- lowing varieties: Beaute Poitevine, Columbia, Decorator, Jacquerie. Jean Viaud. John Dovle. La Favor- ite. S. A. Nutt. Mrs. F. Perkins 3.00 4 inch, strong plants, following vari- eties: Decorator, Jean \'iaud. La Favorite. Mis. K. Perkins 5.00 Pansy Geranium, M rs. Layal, 2^2 inch 4.00 3 ■ 8.00 Per 100 Seliotrope Centefleur, 2Viinch 2.00 Lantana, Weeping, 3 inch 3.00 Moonflowers.Bluc and White, IM in. 2.00 ROSES. Gruss an Teplitz, Hei mosa, Jessie, Ptivllis, CiothiJde Soupert, Wtiite Baby Rambler, 2!4 inch 3.00 Baby Rambler, Orleans, Pink and white Cochet. 2 !4 i neb 4.00 Mis. Aaron Ward, 2H inch 6.00 Phyllis, 3 inch 4.00 Orleans, 3 inch 8.00 Clothilde Soupert, 3 inch 5.00 4inch 7.00 Hermosa, S^ inch 6.00 Gruss an Teplitz, 4 inch 8.00 White Baby Rambler, 4 inch 5.00 White KiUarney, 4 inch 10.00 Salvia, Zurich, 2M inch 2.00 VAUGHIIM'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St , NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing ENCHANTRESS SUPREME Nice Clean Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100. This variety is certain to supplant Enchantress. WHITE ENCHANTRESS The best type of this variety, extra fine plants. $8 00 per 100. Rewdy for Immediate .'hiprnpnt. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, LENOX ROAD AND TROY AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 290 The American Florist. Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries reparding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American FLOEibT, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Effect of Potassium on Plants. Potassium is not- a constituent of protoplasm, the living part of the plant cell, as nitrogen and phosphorus are, but its absence is felt by the plant quite as keenly as the absence of either of the others. Potassium star- vation makes itself apparent in the appearance of the plant much more clearly than starvation by phospho- rus. Potassium seems to have several distinct functions to perform in the plant. It is concerned with the build- ing of sugars and starches and their transference from the leaves to other organs, and root crops, like potatoes, mangolds, and sugar beets shove the ill effects of potassium starvation more quickly than any other plants. Next to these are the legumes. Grain crops show the lack of potassium not only in the smaller weight of grain, but the smaller weight of each grain, an effect not found in starvation from lack of nitrogen or phosphorus. Potassium probably acts as a car- rier of other nutrient materials (such as phosphates) from the soil to the cells, where they are used. It keeps the plant erect by preserving the tur- gidity of the cells, and gives tone to the whole plant. In absence of favor- able weather conditions, whether too wet or too dry, the effect is first seen on plants which are potassium starved. Disease attacks these plants also most easily and potash salts are sometimes used to prevent the appearance of dis- ease. In this respect it is in contrast to nitrogen, an excess of which makes plants less resistant to disease. It has a similar effect to nitrogen in that it delays maturity. The absence of po- tassium shows itself in the dull color of the foliage, and in the dying of the leaves at the tips. An excess of potash salts shows some very interesting effects on car- nations. First, the plant loses its bright green color, and the leaves turn yellow, dying first at the tips. Second, the leaves come up from the stem in a whorl or rosette. This is due to the fact that no elongation of the inter- nodes takes place. I am inclined to believe that this is not an effect of stopping the growth with an excess of soluble salts in the soil, but is due to the potassium itself, because a simi- lar effect has not been noticed with any other salt, and because the leaves themselves attain nearly normal length, although somewhat thin and narrow. The flowers secrete a gum- my, sweet tasting substance which pre- vents the buds opening. Another effect of an excess of potas- sium salts is to increase the tendency of the carnation to be attacked by a peculiar disease of the leaf resembling stigmonose in general appearance, and which is termed at the Illinois experi- ment station,, "yellows," for want of a more specific name. Considering the ability of potash salts to ward off dis- ease, this is an interesting observa- tion. Potassium has a tendency to make the stems of plants wiry and tough, judging from my experience with roses ' and carnations. The fact that marked beneficial effects on plants are produced when potash salts are supplied to plants should not be taken as an argument in favor of using large amounts of or indeed necessarily any potash in fertilizing floricultural crops, as I shall show in a future article on the law of the minimum. F. W. Muncie. J.D.Ttiompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Eicard. Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in.. S2 00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., lOc; 4in.. ISc; S-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4 in., $10.00; Sin., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100, Rex Begonia 214-in., $5.00 per lOO. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.C0 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Poinseltia Pulcherrima Extra selected plants, well rooted from 2h-inch pots, $6.00 per lOO; S55 00 per IIUO. Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19tll Street, COLLEGE POINT, L. I.., N. Y. Write at once for introductory prices on all kind.s of FERTILIZERS Exceptional August prices on DARLING'S hiehest srrade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etc. 1 will send to you on application a copy of the " Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio St-nte Board of Agriculture on commercial fertilizers " Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of great value to every florist and farmer. Read them before buying. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELUS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertili?ers. After theConvention is over they all return to Clay's rr IS THE UNSURPASSED PLANT FOOD SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the following N w York -Arthur T. Boddington. Burn-tt Broth- ers. Wilham EUiitt & Sons. Pdter Henderson & Co.. the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpo & Walter Co., J. M Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Dm, Rochester— James Vicks Sons. Chicago -Vauahan's Seed Store. Bos- ton Joseph Breck & Sons Co., K. & J. Farqu- har & Co, Fottler. i-'rske. Rawson Co.. Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer. Henry F. Mi'heli Co., Hosea Watcrer. Ptttsburgh-W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by Clay & Son. STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Indispensable in tiie Garden. Thomson^s VINE, PLANT and VEGETABLE Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering, foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 38 y«ars. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Wm Jhomson & Sons, Lw-. cir„\'foT^c^^t?^^^^ PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE [Rose and Plant Growers Now is th** time to pet Cattle Manure into your bench and pottinijsoil Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had with anvthinfr else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZfcD tlflNURES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure full strengih. weed seeds killed, uniform and reliabl*^. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO '9U- The American Florist. 291 I^iolcl^Gri:»o^^?v^i:iL CARNATION PLANTS 7000 Enchantress 2000 Mayday 4000 O. P. Bassett (Red) 2000 Sangamo Price $50.00 per 1000, in lots of 500 or more. CHOICE ROSE STOCK 4-inch Pots. 1000 Beauties, at lOc. 1000 Pink Klllarney, grafted, 10c. 1000 Wliite Killarney, grafted, lOc. All very choice stock ready for benching. Bassett & Washburn, HINSDALE, ILL. Satisfaction Plants—Ready for Shipment. ROSES-Special for August. Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell, Grafted-$15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. KiUarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady HiUingdon, Double FinK Killarney, Mrs. Taf c, White Killarney and My Maryland, Grafted— 3-inch, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. KiUarney and Mrs. Taft, 214-inch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GARDENIA VEITCHII. POINSETTIAS. From 2;4-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. A. N, Pierson^ inc,^ Cromwell^ Conn, Present delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-in. pots $1 75 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 2^4- in. pots 2 00 Malacoides, Giant Baby, 214-in. pots 1 BO Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 Cineraria, September 15th 2 50 Pansy Seed, Giant-flowering, oz., $4.00. Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM Delaware, Ohio JIf ention tfte American Florist when writing Carnations, Field Grown Plants A-l Healty Plants WHITE ENCHANTRESS ENCHANTRESS S(}SE PiNlfit ENCHANTRESS WHITE PERFECTION BEACON DOROTHY GORDON and otiier varieties, $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per lUOO. Casli with order. Special price on Urt^e orders. REYNOLDS & M AC K A Y^ Brunswick Road,°fROY,N.Y. Chrysanthemuins and Fertilene Elmer D. Smith & Co., I^llr Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, diant Baby Primrose, stronsr, 2Hinch, $2.00 per «X), 300 for t5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Spren^rL strong, 2^2 inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa, 292 The American Florist. Aug. '-3, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 302 Emmans Geo M... 290 Alpha Floral Co.,. 27.5 Eine&Klingel... 266 .American Importing Eyres HG 27; Co 274 Fish Henry Seed Co 281 American Spawn Co 288 Florists' Hail Assn 292 American Wooden- Fottler. Fiske, ware MfgCo III Rawson Co II AmlingE CCo.... 2f.7 Frankenbach Chas Anderson S A 27.S E &Sons 28() .Andorra Nurseries, 2K6 Franzen F 0 284 .Anffermueller G H 2h2 Freeman Mrs J B.. 278 Apbine Mfg Co 3(W Freies Dominick C 2 7 Archias Floral Co.. 278 Froment HE 273 2;y 289 Frost Chas Galvin Thos F .... 78'' .•Ischmann Godfrey 277 Atlanta Floral Co.. 27h Garland Greenhouse .^uburndale Gold Mfg Co 303 Fish Co 274 GasserJ M Co 277 Bassett&Washburti Geny Bros 278 26C 291 Giblin&Co GodineauR&M... 799 Batavia Greenhousf II Co 267 Gorham & Chapline 300 Baur Window Glass Grand Rapids Co m Floral Co 278 Baversdorfer H 2b9 Gude Bros 276 Beaven E A 274 Gumm W L 288 Begerow's 276 Guttman Flower BergerBros 269 Growers Co 273 BerningH G 268 Hammond Benj... .301 Bertermann Bros Harley Pottery Co. III Co 276 Haven Seed Co The 281 Blackistone Z D... 277 Heacock Jos Co . . . 788 Bobbink & Atkms. 286 Heinecken Otto ... 11 BoddingtonA T .... 287 Heinl John & Son. 27.S Bodger J & SonsCo II Henderson A & Co 288 BolandJBCo 27.S Herr Albert M 788 Bolgiano J & Sons. II Herrmann A 292 Boston Co-operative Hess & Swoboda . . -'78 Flower Mkt 262 Hews AH&Co... HI Boston Flower Ex.. 2h3 Hilfinger Bros III Bowe M A 27S Hoerber Bros 767 Bramley & Son 278 Hoffmeister Flo Co 269 Braslan Seed Grow Holm & Olson 276 ers Co 280 Holton &HunkelCo 268 Breitmeyer's J Sons 2/6 Home Cor School.. 774 Brill Co Francis.... 281 Hooker HM Co... .304 Brown Alfred J Seec Hrudka L Pottery Co 280 Co III BrunsHK II Hurff Edgar T ]I Buchbinder Bros... .-^03 Igoe Bros 29? BackbeeHW 278 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 296 267 Isbell S M & Co.. II BuistRobt Co II Jackson & Perkins . 288 Buroee W A & Co. 11 Johnson W W & Caldwell the Woods Son II man Co 2V4 Jones Percy 263 California Florists. 278 Jones Robt Ross... .300 California Seed Grow- Kasting WFCo ..I 269 ers Assn 280 Keller Geo & Sons III Camp Conduit Co . 111 Keller's Sons, J B. 278 Campbell) P 296 Kellogg Geo M.... 277 Carnation Support Kennicott Bros 267 Co The 300 Kervan Co The.... 773 Chicago Carn Co. Kessler WA 273 I 26/ 289 Kift Robt 277 Chicago House King Construct Co. TV 299 11 KohrAF III Clark EB Seed Co. Kramer IN & Son. III Clark's Sons David. 2/V Krier Nick Boiler Co 299 Clay&Son 29U Kroeschell Bros Co. 298 Cleveland Cut Kruchten John. . . . 767 Flower Co 277 KuehnC A 258 263 Conard & Jones Co 286 KuhlGeo A 788 Cooke GeoH Lib Kyle&Foerster.... 767 Cotsonas Geo & Co ■ill', LaCrosse Floral Co 776 Cowee W J 292 Lager & Hurrell.... 287 Coy HC Seed Co... •281 LandrethSeed Co.. II Craig RobtCo 283 Lange A 77S CritchellC E 269 Leborious J J 27S Cunningham Jos H. 291 Leedle Floral Co . . . 786 Dahlborn J P & Co 303 Leistner Oscar 767 Daiiledouze Bros... 289 Lemon Oil Co 300 Daniels & Fisher... 277 Leonard Seed Co... 781 Darbee Mrs R E ... 264 Lord & Burnham Co 299 DardsChas 276 McCallum Co 269 DeamudJBCo 263 McConnell Alex. . . . 77,1 Uenaiffe & Son 280 McCullough's J M Detroit Flower Pot Til Sons Co 269 Mfg Co McGee Walters.... 790 Dietsch A&Co... IV McHutchison&Co. II DiUer Caskey & McKenna P & Son. vs Keen : 303 Matthewson J E 776 DillonJL 289 May&CoLL 77=; Dorner F&Sons... 284 Meconi Paul 773 DreerHA...IlI 277 301 Meredith The Flow DuerrChasA,...278 279 er& VegCo 788 Dunlop John H 277 Mette Henry 788 EaglL- Machine Wks 302 Meyer John C & Co 774 Edwards Fold Box, 292 Micholl'sSeedHse. '87 EiseleC; 2H4 Milwaukee Boiler Elastic-Lyke Co.... 30 1 Co .301 Elitch-LongGhrs.. 266 MittingE D 281 VALVES CHEAPEST ON EARTH ROLLINS STEAM SPECIALTY AND VALVE CO., 17 W. Klnzie St., CHICAGO. MoningerJ C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 273 Morehead Mfg Co... 304 Mt Gilead Pottery Co ITT Muller Adolph 28() Murray Samuel 27^1 Myers Florist 278 Nat Flo B of Trade. 304 New England Nur- series 286 N;y Cut Flower Ex. 273 Nicholas John S.... 278 Nicotine Mfg Co.... ."00 Niessen Leo Co .... 269 Oechslin Frank 282 Ostertag Bros ... . 277 Palez Paul M 278 Palmer W J & Son . 276 Park Floral Co 276 Peacock Dahlia Farms 28S Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano, Rossi & Co 276 Pennock-MeehanCo 273 Pennthe Florist.... 276 Peters & Reed Poty HI Peterson I A I Phillips Bros 278 Pierce F & Co 304 Pierson A N (Inc).. 291 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 2S0 Pillsbury I L 299 Podesta&Baldocchi 277 Poehlmann Bros Co 270 271 Pollworth C C Co I 2t8 277 Portland Flower Store 277 Pulverized Manure Co 290 QuakerCity Machine Works 299 Raedlein Basket Co 274 Randall A L Co.... 267 Randolph & Mc Clements 292 Rawlings Elmer 284 Ready Reference... 293 Reed & Keller 301 Regan Ptg House... ,304 Reid Edw 269 Reinberg Geo 267 Relnberg Peter 261 Reynolds &Mackay 291 Rice Bros 2^8 Rice Co. M 265 Robinson Henry M &Co 273 RoDinson J C Seed Co II Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co292 300 301 Rohnert Seed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 268 SaakesO C 277 Sabransky John F.. 286 Sailer Isaac D 303 Saltford Flowr Shop 278 ScheelFF 286 Schiller, the Florist, 278 Schillo Adam 301 Schlatter W & Son. 292 SchlingMax 276 Schmidt J C 291 Schultheis Anton ... 273 Scott John 286 Scully Steel & Iron Co 303 SeftonMfgCo 266 SharpPartridge&Co 304 Siebrecht George C 273 Situation «e Wants.. 257 Skidelsky S S & Co. II Smith AW &Co... 277 SmithED&Co 291 Smith & Hemenway 302 Smith Henry 278 Smith Wm C 265 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 302 StoothoCE H ACo... 300 Storrs& Harrison 284 287 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 302 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 275 Thompson Car Co.. 290 Thomson Wm & Son 2°0 Thorburn J M & Co 282 TottyChasH 284 Vaughan AL&Co. 264 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 274 282 284 287 28'9 292 .'02 Vick'sSons Jas 2!Sl Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 278 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 278 WallaceFD 2-)2 Ward&Co, R M... II Weber Fred C 277 WcberFH 278 Weiland&Risch... 267 Welch Bros 269 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 281 Wietor Bros 262 267 Wilson RG 275 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 265 WittboldGCo.,.275 284 WittboldOttoNurs. 286 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 278 Wood Bros . ..284 28S WredeH 281 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent 275 7ech & Mann... 261 267 Ziska los 267 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAFUiS 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiter £ Son, BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Sprlnglield.Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. % and H, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Horists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Hi^land, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two oi tiiree circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipment guarantees A n Jk IGO£BROS. (I V 1| 266 N. 9th St. V V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Menticn the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDW»DS FOLDING BOX CO W * M U F A C T U R C R S rwilltADiELPMIA. PA. ' Lock the door before ihe horse is stolen, and insure your glass before if is broken. For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVEF. N. J. rLoiqAN d.^x^MjLage SiPANGE SERV^ INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASH 3AO OHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404^12 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Siebert's Zinc Glazins Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive. % and % inch. Per lb. 40c. .Whs. $1.85. 70-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Ctiicsito. New York. Wired Toothpicks 10,000 tl.75: 50,000 t7.S0. Manufactured b; W. J, COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealeri. '9^3 The American Florist. 293 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Aniuciirias excclsa, Apvll, 1912, liuiiortatlon, (! to 7-ln, |>ots. 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to 40 Ins. Ulgli, Jl to $2 eacb. Excelsa, April. 1913. im- Mortatlou, .*> to 5 tiers. 5 to 6-iu. pots. 35c to 75c. Kobusta Compacta glauca, 0-In., $1.25 to $1.50. Oodfrcv .\sclimaiiu, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Pblladelpbltt. Araucaria excelsa, 2 tiers, G to 8 ins. hlRh. S5c each; 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 Ins., 45c; 3 tiers, 10 to 12 Ins., 60c; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 Ins.. 75c. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesYlile. O. Araucarlas excelsa. 2-3 tiers, 50c each: 3-4 Hits, 7.'>o; 8-ln., 4-5 tiers. $1 each, $12 per doz. ; 7-in., 4-5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The Ceo. Wlttbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa. 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Araucarlas. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Plumosus Nanus. 2M!-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000; 4-in., $12 per 100; extra strong 4-in., $15 per 100. Hatcheri, 2yi-ln., $2.50 per 100. Poehimann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-ln., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-iD., $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000; 4-in., $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4-in.. strong, $12.50; 2-in.. $3 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLU- .MOSUS. 3-in.. $6; 4-in.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $lj per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per lOO. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. .7. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100^ Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine 3-inch, $3 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. $15 per 1,000. Hatcheri, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. . Aspidistras, green and variegated. 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehimann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras. O. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas, large, $3 to $3.50 each. Aucuba Japonica. 2 ft., $1 each. Aucuba type, 3 ft., $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Bucklng- ham Place, Chicago. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants. 35e to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TREES. Baytrees: standards, 48 Ins., stem, 30 diam., $7.50 each; 48 in. stems, 26 ins. diam., $5. Half standards: 30 in. stems, 26 ins., diam., $5; 30 in. stems, 22 Ins. diam., $4. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere iu this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Uiiy trees. Robblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Zulu King, 2i/-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BEGONIAS, flowering and Rex, best varie- ties, 4-in., $12..50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Begonia Gloria de Chatelaine. 2-in. plants. 75c per doz.; $4 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & .'ions Co.. White Marsh, Md. Rex Begonias, 2%-in., $5 per 100^ Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. BOUVARDIA, 2-in., $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, strong, %^-\a., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, a fine plant to grow in field for Xmas sales; full of berries, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cluster Peppers, strong 2^-in., $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2y2-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove, 111. Berried plants: Christmas peppers. New Cluster pepper, Branching New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants with fruit. 414-in. pots, $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslln. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, obelisk. 5 ft., $12 each; globe shaped, 12-15 inch, $2 to $2.50 each; globular, 3 ft., $3 each; pyramid. 5 ft., $5 and $6 each; standards. 20-24 crown, $3.50 each; 24-30 crown, $5 each; 36-40 crown, $8 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Box trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, fancy, 1,250 bulbs to ease, $8.50 per 1,000; Star Brand, 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1.000; Lilium Harrisii, 6-7 inch $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 6-8 inch, 350 bulbs to case, $35 per 1,000; S-9 inch, 225 bulbs to case, $70 per 1,000. French Romans. 11-12 ctms., 2,500 bulbs to case, $24 per 1,000. Cold storage lilies: Lil. Rubrum, 8-9, 170 bulbs to case, $8.50 per case; 9-11, 100 bulbs to case, $8 per case. Lil. Album, 9-11, 100 bulbs to case, $10 per case; Lil. Giganteum, 9-10, 200 bulbs to case, $17 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Freesia refracta alba, % to % inch, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000; >A to % Inch, $1 pep 100; $8 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Purity, 1st size, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, 5-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 6-7, $6 per 100; $S5 per 1.000; 7-9. $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-11. $20 per 100. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Freesia Refracta Alba, % to %-inch, $3.50 per 1,000. Freesia Purity (true), grand bulbs, % to %-lnch, $10 per 1,000. gogan, Kooy- man & Co., 355 12th St., Oakland, Calif. Freesias, California grown, choice, */ to % in., .$5 per 1,U00; 1st quality, % to % inch, .$» per 1,000. Purity, true, % to 1 inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; % to % in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; 1/2 in. and over, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; % to y™ in., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Freesia hybrids. Dr. Ragonieri, $7 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Paper White Narcissus, White Roman hyacinths, Lilium giganteum (cold storage) ; Freesia Purity, freesias, French-grown; callas, Lilium Harrisii. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Callas, 3 to 4-inch circ, $4 per 100; 4 to 5- inch, ,$8: 5 to 6-inch, $15. Purity Freesias, Ist size, $1.75 per 100; 2nd size. $1. All delivered to you charges prepaid, cash with order. For good results buy direct from grower. LILY- DALE BULB CO., Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 9-11 inch, $3.75 per doz.; .$23 per 100; 7-9 inch, $1.35 per doz.; $8.75 per 100. Amaryllis Johnsoni, $2.50 per doz.; A. Vittata hybrids, $3.50 per doz. Oxalis, Bermuda buttercup, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-in., 8-9- in., and 9-10-in. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St.. New York. Dutch Bulbs, all varieties. Prices right. Apply to Otto Hcinecken. Whitehall Bldg., 17 Battcjy PI., New York City. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, 8-10, 225 to case, $17 per case: 0-10, 200 to case, .$17.50 per case. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs, calla lily. E. D. Mitting, San Jose, Calif. Bulbs. Dutch and French. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky Bldg., Philadelphia. Co., 1215 Betz Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. ii,-««^^^^.. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. A fine surplus of good, clean, healthy stock ready now. Per 100. Per 1000. Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 White Perfection 6.00 55.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Order what you need from this list and you will never regret it. WIETOR BROS. 162 North Wabash Ave. Chicago. 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress. White Wonder, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Victory. .$6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. ■ Strong, healthy, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS: 400 White Enchantress. 400 Pink Enchantress. 500 White Winsor, 600 Lawson. 700 Pink Winsor, 700 White Perfection, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. JOHN NELSON CO., Oshkosh. Wis. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Very Fine Stock. Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 per 100 Enchantress 6.00 per 100 UNITED STATES CUT FLOWER CO. ELMIRA, N. Y. Carnations, 7.000 Enchantress, 4,000 O. P. Bassett, 2,000 Mayday. 2,000 Saugamo, .$50 per 1,000 iu lots of 500 or more. Bassett & Wash- bnm. Hinsdale. 111. Carnations, 5.000 Enchantress, 1,000 Victory, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. 5,000 White En- chantress. $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. John F. Sabransky. Kenton, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 294 The American Florist. Aug. 23, VERY CHOICTS FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. lUO 1.000 Victory *6-O0 .fiCUD Enchantress, wbite B.OO 40.00 EneUanti-ess, light pink 5.00 4U.UU Casli unknown parties. BRANT & NOB FLORAL CO. ^ 5744 Brantwood Ave., Cliicago, lU. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Enchantress (Light Pink), S5.50 per 100; •«50 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. These plants are choice stock, large, well branched, clean and free from disease. Order early. BNOS W. KOHE, Lancaster, Pa. Carnations, fleld-grown. The Herald, $12 per 100; $1U0 per l,(i00. Pink Delight, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. White Enchantress, White Per- fection, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Washington, Victory. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, fleld-grown, White Enchantress. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, Beacon. Dorothy Gordon, etc., $7 per 100; .$60 per 1,000. Reynolds & Mackay, Brunswick Road, Troy, N. Y. CARNATIONS, strong fleld-grown plants. Lawson and Enchantress families. Beacon and Harlowarden, $5 ner 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, 500 extra fine Enchantress, ready for immediate shipment, $6 per 100. C. C Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnation, Enchantress Supreme, $12 per 100. White Enchantress, $3 per 100. Daillidouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. Carnations, Beacon, Enchantress, fine field grown stock, August delivery, $6 per luo. "C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Carnation Plants, 10,000 Enchantress, nice big plants, $10 per 1,000. SINNER BROS.. 56 East Randolph St.. Chicago. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora. $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress. Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnations, Gloria, R. C, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, R. C, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. Carnations, Enchantress, Wlnsor and San- gamo, at $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash. ■ JOY FLORAL CO., Nashville, Tenn. Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Chi- cago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemnms. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1215 Betz Blrtg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Fa. CELOSIA. CELOSIA, fitu $10 per 100^ HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. ERNS. Adiantum hybridum, 3-in.. $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 4-in., $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000; e-in., $6 per doz. ; $40 per 100; 8-in., $12 per doz.; $90 per 100; 11-in. tubs, $1.50 to $2 each. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Phila- delphia. ^Boston ferns, 6-in., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.: 8-in., $12 per doz. Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., $8 per 100. The Geo. WIttbold Co., 737- 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns in Bats, all varieties; flats contain about 110 clumps, $2 per flat; 20 or more flats, $1.75 per flat. McHutchisoa & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. , . Ferns, Elegantissima, 6-in.. 50c each; 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bostonieusis, 8-in., $1 each; specimens in 10-in. pots, $3 to $4 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $5 each; 6-in., 50c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, 0. BOSTON FERNS, flne stock plants. 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in.. $12 per doz.; 9-in.. $15 per doz. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Boston and other varieties of ferns, 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Perns. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I.. N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cineraria. $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- bam, Delaware. Ohio. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, Brilliancy, 3-in., $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. ^ CROTONS. Crotons, 3-in., $25 per 100; 4-ln., $30; 5-ln., $6 to $9 per doz.; larger, $12 to ?24 per doz. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Phila- delphia. Crotons, sy. and 4-in., $4 per doz. Yanghan's Seed Store. Cliicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 2%-in., $8 per 100; $76 per 1,000; 4-in., $25 per 100; $225 per 1,000; 5-in., $50 per 100; 6-in., $75 per 100. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philaaelphla. Cyclamen. 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Massangeana, 8-in., $2.50 to $3 each; in-in., $4 and $5 each. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 5-in., $20 per 100; 6-in., $25 per 100. Dracaena Fragrans, 6-in., $6 to $9 per doz. Dracaena Mandaiana, 6-in., $15 and $18 per doz. Dracaena Bronze Beauty, 8-in., 9-ln. and 10-in., 3 and 4 ft. tall. $2.50. $3 and $3.50. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. ~T)racaena indlvlsa, 3-ln., $B; 4-ln., $10; 5-ln., $25 per ICO. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Perns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-ln., lOc; 4-ln., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J^ Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Picus Pandurata, 6-in., pot, 2 ft. tall, $1.50 each; 6-ln., 2% ft., $2; 7-in., 3 ft., $2.50; 8-in., 4 ft., $3; 10-in and 11-in. tubs, 5 to 10 ft., $4 to $7.50 each. Fleus Chauvieri, 6-in., 18 inches high, $12 per doz.; larger plants, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Ficus Cralgi, 4-in., $35 per 100; 5-in., $50 per 100; 6-in., $9 to $12 per doz. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia^ Ficus Pandurata. ein., $3.50 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FICUS BLJSTICA, 4-ln., 2Sc; 6-ln., 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rubbers. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. GARDENIAS. Jerusalem Cherries, strong. 214-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per l.CuO. Fra Uiavola, 2M!-in.. $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grote, IlL , JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Baplda, Mich. Gardenia Veltchii, 2%-ln., $8 per lOO; $75 per 1,000; 4-ln., $20 per 100; 6-ln., $6 to $9 per doz. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 3%-lnch Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin, 111. Geraniums, rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10 per 1,000. RIcard, $12.50 per l.OnO. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, RIcard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per lOU; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton^ N. J. Geraniums, 2 and~3-in., B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. , GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1.000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green. Ala. Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per I.OOO; dagger ferns. $1.10 per 1,000. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. HARDY PERENNIALS, Columbine, Shastas, dianthus, sweet William, forget-me-nots, gall- lardia, foxglove, hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 3-in., $5^ 4-in. strong, $12.50 per 100. Hydrangea Arborescens, 3-in., 5c; 7-in., 50c. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^___ ~ flydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens. $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. IVIES. English Ivy, 214-in. pots, 2 plants, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-ln., 2 plants, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market 8ta., Philadelphia. ■ Hardy English ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $8.75 per 500; $15 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md, LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.60 to $10 each; pyramids, $0 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PL, New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per l,0u0; $9.50 per 5u0; $5 per 250. H. N. Brnns, 3032-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, hardy herbaceous plants, evergreens, roses, rhododenUrous, vines and climuers, spring bulbs and roots, coulters and pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chest- nut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, assorted, 18 to 24 inches, $1 each; 3 to 3^ ft., $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nursery stock, perennials, etc. See adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Otto WUt- bold Nursery, Edgebrook, Chicago, IIL Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf MuUett, Norristown, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & HurrcU, Summit. K. .J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4% to 5-in., 20 to 25 ins. high, 35c to 50c; 5J^-ln., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in. pots, 30 to 40 ins. high, $1 to $2; 7-in., made-up, 1 large in center, 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $J. Belmoreana, 4^-in., 25c to 35c; 5Ms to 6-in. pots, 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in pot, 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. CJodfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. Palms, Phoenix Roebelenii, 7-ln., $1.50 to ?2 each; ll-in. and 14-in. tubs. $7.50 to $20 each, Areca lutescens, 6-in., $12 and $15 per doz.; 8- in., $2 to $3 each; 10-in., $4 to $6 each. K6n- tias, 3-in. Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Robert Craig Co., 49tii and Market sts., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo, Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chl- c^go^ Palms, Kentias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4-in. to 10-in., $4.50 per doz. to $15 each. Co. cos Weddeliana, 214-in., $15 per 100. Poehl- mflnn Rrns. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Palms — For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Josepta Heacoeb Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms, Kentias. For size and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Phoenix Canariensis, flne large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott. Rutland Road and B. 46tb St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Palma. Julius Roehrs Co., Rothersford, N. J, Palms. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J, Palms. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. if You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. '9^3- The American Florist. 29 & PANDANUS. PuiKluijuii Vt'ltchll. InrEC Bpoclmcn iiliuits. $0 to $1.50 i-uih; kwmI pliiuta, (i-lu.. %\ to $1.51 eacll. J. A. I'ctersuu &. Sous. \Vt*st«uoil, CliuliiniiU. O. I'niuIiiiiuH Vdlchll. Inrgc plnnts. $2 (o $5 pnoh. Rohoi't Ciulg Co., 4Utb ullU Mulkt't sts., I'Ullu- fli'lplilu.^ "I'lVNDANUS VEITCHII. 4-lll.. 23e: Oln. to lOln.. %\ t" $S Cllch. UENUY SMITH. Ginud Itiililils, Ml.'h. l-uiiiliiims Vcltehll. 0 In., tl.50: 7-ln.. %1: 8-ln., 12. 51. Vuugtiuu'8 Seed Stoic, Cbkago ouU New York. I'aiiiliiniis Vclttlill. Oln., $1 to $1.50 each; 7-tn., \i each. roL'bloiauu Bros. Co., Mortou Orovp. 111. I'Hiiilnnus Vcltc'litl, 4-in., $5 per iloz.. ^35 per 100. Tilt' Storra & Ilarrlsou Co., ruliicsvlllc, 0. PANSIES PANSIES — Strong plants from scoil bpil. from beat giant dowering mixture obtainable; also Mettc's Trluuipb of Ghuit. Mme. I'l-ru'tt. OdU-r, Cassler. ami otbers: renilv August 25tb; 100, SOc; 1000, $2.50; 5li00. $2.35 per 1000. i:i)w. noKUB CO., 4344 N. Sprlugaeld Ave., Cblcago, 111. PELARGONIUMS. I-EL.VrGONIUiMS. best varieties. 3-in., $5; 4-ln.. $10 per 100. HENKY SMITH. Grand Hiililila. Mlcb. PEONIES. PEONIES. •TBONIBS FOR PLEASDKB." Tbis book of '"Peonies for Pleasure" gives In- formatlou on peony bistory, soil and plants to use; how anil wben to jilant: fertilizers and how to apply; and describes tbe must extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under tbe sun ; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of tlie peony family. If you wrtut information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that Is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, \\ bite and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales 1013. Send for both of tbe book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in tbe World. Box 18. Springtiekl. Ohio. PEONIES 4e TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts audi as Dellcatissima, Festiva Maxima. Floral Treas- ure, Livingstone, Richardsou's Dorchester, etc.. at 8c per stem. Standard sorts at Cc. Terr.v's seedlings, mixed single and double. 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all onr own peonies and guarantee tliera true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shennniloab. Iowa. FRENCH PEONIES. Write for my new descriptive catalogue which will be Issued July 25. DESSERT, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. I*eonies. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in tliia Issue. Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. 714 Chestnut St.. Pbjladelpliia^ _ Peonies, 25 fine named peonies for $5. W. L. Gumm. Remington, Ind. ^_ PEPPERS. Christmas peppers. New Cluster Pepper, Brandling New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit. 4^-10 pots, $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechs- lin. 4011 Quincy St., Chicago. Cluster peppers, 2V>-ln., $3 per 10'>. Celes- tial peppers, 2!4-ln., %'i per 100; $25 ]ier 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Prlmrosoa. obconlcn alba, rosea and Sangulnca, 2',i-ln., $1.76 per 100. UlKantca. The (llant. 2U-ln.. $2 |ier 100. Malucoldes, Giant buby, 2>4-ln., $1.50 per 100. Jos. U, Cuuulnghum, Delaware. Oblo. Prlniiitii Chlnensls and obconlcn. all colors, $3 licr 100; $23 per 1,00 1. Primula Malacolilcs, $;{ pur 10.1. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Piilnea- vllle, O. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. 4-ln., .$10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mlcb. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4-in., $5 per 100; $45 per l.ono; 2iA-in.. $1.50 per 100: $14 per l.iion. Maiacoides. giant baby primrose. 2V^-in.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. 0. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primula obconica gigantea and grandiflora, assorterl or mixed, strong plants from 2V^-ln. pots. 00c per doz.; $1 per 100: $35 per 1.00). Maiacoides (improved baby primrosel, 2^4 -In., 60c per doz.; .?4 per 100; .fSS per l.OOi). Vaiighan^ Seed Store,_ Chicago and New York. BABY PRIMROSE (Malacoidesl." 2-in.. ,$3; S-ln., $5; 4-in.. $12.sn per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Prlmrosea— Obconlcn and CliincBC, 2',^-ln.. $3 >r 100; $25 per l.uOO. 5;i0 or more at 1.010 ■■■•■ ' Frank Oecbslln, 4U11 per , .,. .... ., — rate. Cash with order Qidiicy St.. Chkilgo, Primula obconlcn grandl. 2i/j-ln., $3.00 iier I'O; $30 per l.OOi). Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mortou Grove, 111. ~Prlmula, obconica grandl, 4ln., $8 per 100. Podilniaun Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. POINSETTIAS. I'olusettlns, 2'/'-ln. pots, $0 per 1011; $05 per 1,000. Anton Schultheis, 310 19th St., College Point. N. y. ROSES. Roses, Gross an TepUtz, Hermosa, Jessie, Pbyllls, Ciotbllde Soui.ert, White Haby Ram- bler, 21/i-ln., .$3 per 100. Baby Rambler, Or- leans, Pink and White Cochet. 2V'-in.. $1 per 10.1. Mrs. Aaron Ward. 2;<.-ln., $0 per 100. Phyllis, 3-ln., $4 per 100. Orleans. 3-ln.. $8 per ICO. Clotbilde Soujiert, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-lu., .$7. Hermosa, 3V.-in., $G per mO. Gross an Toplltz. 4-In.. $8 per lO.l. White Baby Rambler, 4-ln.. $3 per 100. White Klllarney, 4-in.. $10 |ier 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago ami New York. Roses — Grafted Pink Klllarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Buigarle, $110 per 1.000; $100 per 1,000 in 5.0:0 lots. Own root stock: Milady. $4 per 100; $38 per 1.000. Richmond, 2V'-in.. $4 per liiO; $35 per 1.000. Beauties, S-fn., $7 per 100; $C3 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Fine 2H-ln. stock. 101 1,000 Richmond $3.50 $30.00 Pink Klllarney 4.50 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave. Cliicago. Roses. Mrs. Geo, Rbawyer, grafted or own root, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Radiance, 3-in., $8 per 10 1. Am. Beauty, 4-in., $12 per 100; Hillingdon. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Sun- hurst, 4-in., $15 per 10 l. Pink Klllarney, 4-in., $8 per li:0. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. ■ Roses, Sunhnrst, 3-in., own roots, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. Killarney Queen, 4-ln., own root, $10 per 101. Double White Killarney, 4-ln., own root, $10 per 100. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses, grafted. Golden Gnte, Douhle White Killarney. Radiance, Richmond. Morgan, 4-in., $20 pel 100. Sunburst, own root, 4-ln., $15 per liO; $120 per l.oni). Robert Craig Co., 49th and Market sts.. Philadelphia. Roses. 4-in. pots, 100 Beauties, lOe; 1000 Pink Killarney, grafted, 10c; 1000 White Killarney, 10c. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111; Rost's, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond. Lady Hillingdon. Killarney Queen, F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. ROSE PLANTS. Brides and Beauties. 4-in., $7 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Rose Klllarney Brilliant, grafted plants, 7P»c each; $7.50 per doz; $35 per 100; $.TiO per 1000. A. N. Plersou, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and G-iucli pots. ;^-foot canes, $23 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. SALVIAS. Salvia. Schenlev, Ball of Fire, Bonfire, King of tbe Carpet, Splendens, Zurich, 2V4-in.-, $2.50 per 100: $2 1 iier' 1,0.0. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crnmwell. Conn. Salvia Splendens and Ronfire, 60e per 100; .$3 per 1.000. Dracivna indivisa. 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geraniums. 2-in., $1.85 per 100. Cnbea Scandens, 2-in.. ?;; per 10 1. Marguerite. Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in.. $2 per 10). Double Alyssum, 2-in.. $2 per 10.). Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. y. SEEDS. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COT HMBINE SEED (Aquilegia Coeruleal. The Colorado State flow- er. True to type. Seeil grown from collected plants and we grow .no other vnrietv. New crop now readv. $1 per oz. Write for prices in large giiautitv. THE PARK FLOR.iL COMPANY. Denver. Colo. PANSY SEED— "Jlile High" Strain, the re- sult of years of selection and the addition of the bps!t" from numerous sources. Colors, size and habit extra good. Trade pkt.. $1: 6 pUts., ^r^■ 12 nkts.. $fl. THE PARK FLORAL COM- PAI?y, Denver, Colo. Seeds, sweet pcna. For varieties and prices see advertisement elaewhere In this lasiie. Artliur T. Boddlugtou, 842 W. 14tb St., New York. ___^ Seeds, cyclamen, pansles and winter flowering s"cet peas. For varieties and prices see ud- vertlBcinoiit elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Sceil Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flower. Bulst Co., Pbllndolphlu. Robert Seeds, superb quality seeds for florists. The Storra & Harrison Co., PaluesvlUe, O. Seeds, new crop turnip now ready. Robert Iliiist ( onipany. Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX. smllax, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa^ Smllax, strong 3-ln., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. SNAPDRAGONS. Siiaidragons, giant pink, white, .vellow and red. 2M-ln. pots. $2 per lO'i; 30) for $5 cash. Clement S. l-evla, Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. STEVIA. STRVIA, strong. 4-ln., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. SULTANA. SULTANA, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, 4-in.. $10 per 100. HENRY SJIITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, ready to shift, 2V4-inch, $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Plant Depart- ment. Morton Grove, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions, Linnreus and Victoria, $4 per 100; .$23 per 1,000. Mos- biek Greenhouse Co., Ouarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. vmcAS. Vinca Var., 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000;. 3-in., $5 per lO'i. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. ^ Vinca Variegafa, 4-in. pots, .?12 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Vinca Var., 3-ln., $S; 2-ln., $2 per WO. Geo.. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Vinca Var., fine strong 4-in., 12c. J. W. Nieson, 304 B. 47th St., Chicago. BUILDING MATERIAL. BuiWing material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, Hooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- Ihoriie and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. Tbe A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neiionset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Buruham Co., 42nd St. Hldg.. New York. Buililing nuiterial, cypress sash bars, green- house umteriiii of any description. Write for catalogue. .John C. Moninger Co., 002 Black- hawk St., Chic.tgo. Building material and liotbcd sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Iljctscii Co.. 2042 SbctHeld Ave., Chicago. cieeiibouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35tb and Iron Sts., Chl- cago. Building material, cold frames, bothed sash, nitdiings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. STPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your sidlt carnations. Finest article for carnation growers Introduced so far, 50c for 1.000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mlcb. Self-tying carnation supports and ho«e stakes. Tlie Cnrnntlon Support Co., Connersville, Ind. Pillshury's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PiUsbury, Galesborg, HI. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 296 The American Florist. Aug. 23, GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liqnld Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., G51-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conseryatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietseh Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 9U2 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co., IITO Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-Iron green- houses, new truss bouses, iron frame houses. J.ord & Burnbam Co., Broadway, N, Y. TiSS'^'l'"^ ^^^'^ Tested Cast Iron Gutters, 7,000 ft. ready for shipment. 65 tons of tees and purlins, etc. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plalnes, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. y. MISCELLANEOUS. Lemon Oil Co.'s Standard Insecticide, V, pt., 25c; pt., 40c; qt., 76c; V. gal., $1.25; gal. ?2, 5 gal., $9; 10 gals., $17.50. Lemon Oil Co., Dept. T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more, Md. Clay s Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, Eng. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave.. Chicago. Flower bo.Tes, neat printing, high quality and finish. The Sefton Mfg. Co., 1335 W. 35th St., Chicago. Gold letters, cycas leaves. Baskets, etc. American Importing Co., 219 Dearborn St., Chicago. The Hontsch Boilers. J. P. Dahlborn & Co., General Agents for U. S., 217 Hackensack PL, Weehawken, N. J. Richmond carnation supports. Eagle Machine Works, Kichmoud, Ind. Nikoteen Products for fumigating and spray- ing. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Folding flower boxes. For sizes and prices see Idvertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. A. Arnold, 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Flue cleaners. Kollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kiuzie St., Chicago. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union stock Yards, Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchblnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Raffla, imported by us direct from Mada- gascar. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mastico for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. J . I Threads of all kinds (green Silkallne). John C. Myer Thread Co., Lowell, " Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones. 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertlline. Mich. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Campbell Automatic Irrigation =^^= Sprinkler =^== Florists are always interested in the subject of irrigation and It IS for this reason that we wish to call attention to the Campbell. Sprinkler which is used successfully in many places for irrigating small acreages. The machine affords a method heretofore unattainable for supplying water for grow- ing crops in the best possible manner at a cost of less than half of what it would be under any other system. Should you be interested in trying this sprinkler, we would be pleased to have your order for sample, or if you have any particular tract you wish to irrigate, send us exact dimensions and we will make you a sketch just how the installation should be made. This is the sprinkler you need for watering your patch of field-grown carnation plants, so write today for descriptive literature, and you never will regret it. J. P. CAMPBELL, JacksonviUe, Ha. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz. by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard, azalea pans. Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Harley The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gllead, Ohio. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Micb. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. F. Kohr, 2934-38 Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herudon St., Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. ' Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per luo, 83c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per luO, 60c; per I.OjO. $5. Vaughan's Steed Store, Chicago. Caue Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $S per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, UOc per 100; $5 per 1.000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. n., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Wasbburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Bevning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. -5:-lncla. BoKer Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and s. H. Pipe, AU Sizes Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2 11 7 S. Jeflerson Street CHICAGO. Hi. CritcheU, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co., New York Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and Cleveland O McCuUough's Sons Co., J. M., Cincinnati, O Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Eeinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Euscb & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co., New York. Smith, Wm., Co., St. Louis, Mo. Tliompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, HI. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Weiland & Risch, Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Ziska, Joseph, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. '9^3 The Amer j ca n Fl o r i s t. 29T TRADE DIRECTORY Price $3.00 Postpaid, T^^HE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- pany's Trade Directory for 19 J 3, fully l^d revised to date, with thousands of new * names and changes of add-^css, is now ready for distribution. It contains 560 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues. Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Hor- ticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade infor- mation. Published by the American Florist Co. 440 S. Deariioin St„ Chicago, III., U. S. k. ^ Contains 560 Pages. NEW EDITION 298 The American Florist. Aug. 23, THE ALLIED TRADES Chicago Notes. The John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk street, manufacturers of all kinds of greenhouse materials, is having a. new catalog printed which will contain nearly 400 pages and will be bound in a cloth cover. The new book is divided into sections and is about as handy a catalog as has ever been issued. The catalog is quite a costly one, but it will be mailed free to all growers upon request. Geo. M. Garland of the Garland Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. of Des Plaines is in Michigan on a business trip. Geo. E. Whitney, who is now in charge of the factory, says that busi- ness has been good, but that the firm still can take care of rush orders, for there is considerable material on hand. One exhibit that will be missed at the S. A. F. convention this year will be that of Kroeschell Bros. Co., who have rarely missed exhibiting their boiler for a great many years. No reason is given for this, but it must be that the season has been so un- usually brisk that they have been un- able to send a boiler up to Minneap- olis for exhibition purposes. George Sykes, manager of Lord & Burnham Co.'s local office, is attend- ing the Minneapolis convention. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The third annual outing of the West- chester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety was held at Rye Beach, Rye, N. Y., August 12. The games, which started at 10 a. m., provided excellent sport. At 2 p. m. a halt was called to repair to the Beach hotel, where T. Ed- wards had provided an excellent shore dinner, well knowing that when it comes to "eats," the gardening frater- nity can hold its own. About 135 sat down to dinner and after having done full justice to the good things provided, President Robert Williamson spoke of the pleasure it gave him to preside over such a splendid gathering, of the good w^ork the society is doing, and also the honor accorded the society by the pres- ence of so many representatives of the trade, concluding that he hoped to see a larger gathering at next year's meet- ing. Short addresses were also made by J. Manda, Wm. McTaggart, S. Burnett, F. E. Conine, W. E. Marshall and others. Westchester was winner in both the baseball and football matches. Prize winners were as foUow^s : Shot put— W. J. Seeley, first; J. B. Roy, second. 100 yd. dash — W. J. Seeley, first; B. Berg, second. Quarter mile race — W. J. Seeley, first; B. Berg, second. Running high jump — J. B. Roy, first; W. J. Seeley, second. Running broad jump — B. Berg, first, W. J. Seeley, second. Hammer throw — Thos. Aitchison, first; W. Graham, second. Fat man's race — P. E. Conine, first; Lou!s Ottman, second. Three legged race — C. Davey and A. Wynne, first. Ladies' race — Mrs. Anthon Peter- son, first; Mrs. O. Adder, second. Boys' race — Bert Roberts, first; Alex Geddes. second. Children's race — Marie Adder, first; Bessie Cruickshank, second. Baseball — Westchester, 7; Fairfield, 2. Football — Westchester, 3. Fairfield, Quoits — Westchester, 21; Fairfield, 12. Owen a. Hunwick, Sec'y. Winter Will Be Here Soon. IS YOUR HEATING PLANT READY? Don*t put off this important matter. Need a new Boiler? Well that's an easy matter to decide, simply put in an order for a Kroeschell — there is no better boiler. Read what others say who have used different kindsr The Kroeschell is Better Than Cast Iron. In 191 1 1 purchased a No. 1 Kroeschell Boiler for my uptown greenhouses. At my other rangre we had a cast iron sectional boil-'r. In two years we cracked two sections That experience was eno'ig for me. This year I thought I would not takeany more chances, so we have just installed another No. 5 Kroeschell Boiler. I believe if the Kroeschell Boilers were known to all, they would use no other. Rome. N. Y., August 12. iyi3. W. T. Hughes. You Don't Worry With a Kroeschell in Zero Weather. Have had the pleasure of firingalmost every make of greenhouse boiler on the market, and can say that ttie Kroeschell is the best of them all. When the temper- ature is zero it is not necessary to worry about it when you have a Kroesehcll, but when y u nave a cast iron boiU-r. the question is alw^vs on your mind. "I better not fire too heavy for frter of a crack." Kiver Bank G eenhouses, Geneva. 111. July 31, 1913. Chas. McCauley. A Heating Record at 52° Below Zero. Has the Kroeschell given fntire satisfaction? Yes! Perfect. Our winter tempe-aiure rnngrs as low as 45'^ below zero. Last wiut-^r we had six w'fks of st'^advcild. Thp maximum temp rature at noon 12° b'*low, the minimum temper- ature at 4 a. m,, 52° below zero. This was a good lest of the heating capacity of a Kroeschell. Public Park Board Winnepeg, Man. Ths Kroeschel is making the most wonderful Greenhouse he iting record in tlie world Florists who have used other makes are constanily giving the Kroeschel! the highest praise 10,788,000 SCI ft. of glass was equipped with the Kroeschell Boiler duiing the past five ye^rs. TiieKroeschsIl h^s replaced hundreds of cast iron boilers. In every case higher tom- 0(7ttu'os are secured with the Kroeschell with the same piping and with less fuel. The Kroeschell is sold din ct from factory lo users. This eliminates the unnecessary mid- dleman's profit. WHEN YOU BUY GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie Street^ CHICAGO, ILL. I /r«.oeia FLUE GLEANERS EVERY KIND Rollins Sfeam Specially & Valve Co. 1 7 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, ni. are easy to Kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3,00 per bag 100 lb*. Satisfaction gnaranteed or money back ; why try cheap subetltutefl that maKerB do not dare to guarantee ? k TIB H. 1. STOOTIOPJ CO.. HOnHT VBHHOH, H, 1. Flower Colors Use our Color Chart In describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTrAIS. American riorist Co.* 440 S.DearborD Street CHICAOO t9^3- The American Florist. 301 Sold By The Seedsmen of America. .fi^c:~-i.xatC5s-i *' Hammonds Grape Dust" used effectively to kill Mildews on Roses and other plants. Sold by the Seed Dealers: For pamphlet on Bugs and Blights address Hammonds Paint & Slug Shot Works ■^'iJ^^^-vSrIc""' ^ )raer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenlioiises I Drive easy and tnie, becanso | both berelfl aie on the same i ride. Can^t twist and break the slass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not mst. No I riehu or leftt. I The Peerless Glazine Point li patented. Nootheislike It. Order from youi deale^ Of diiect from tu. 1000, 75c. postpaid. Samples free. EENST A. SREEB, T14 Cheitnnt Street] fhUAdelpUk. RtED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St.. NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelltles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Peeky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Gft the value of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranieed. Rock bottom prices. Pccky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood new being used for grreenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding. Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., chic: A«i*). I.D. Phones: Lincoln 410 and 411 ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heatinp. Made in all sizes. Write lor catalo}?. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing RETURN STEAM TRAPS ROLLINS S'eam Specialty 1^^ and Valve Co , "im 17 W. Kirzie St.. ■^ CHICAGO. UeAtion the American Florist when writing 303 The American Florist. Aug.. -zj^l EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, INO. Exclusive manufactairers of the "RICHMOND" CARNATION SUPPORT Under Patent issued April 4th, mi. Wnte for prices; also on 'Mum and Rote Stakes. Imported by us direct frum Madagascar We offtr two grades both good value, viz : Fi OklST5', Special REGULAR Write today for Prices. Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: You can make no possible error in writioif or ordering from us when you are m the maiketfor mat rial of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us bear from you: we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSES Hot Bed Sash Pecky Cypress bench stock Cypress, "Ihe Wood Eternal." Write for circular C and prices. Tli3 A. T. Stearns Lumber Co. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. THIS MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOIIvER is unequallerl for greenhouse heating an-l is the b.-.'-t boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and ICOnoiDical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today. Write torfurtherinforma- tion and get acquainted withall the many superior points of the Superior boiler. SLPERIOR M4CHI1NE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. 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' 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Gtiicago Mention the American Florist when writing A "RED DEVIL" PLIER ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. A little 4-inch drop forg^ed steel tool that is far superior to a shears for cutting bouquet wires or any fin^ wire. It is tested to cut the finest silk insulation and is a plier you will appreciate. It's just one "Red Devil" t4ol you should have. Ask your hardware man for "Red Devil," No. 622, 4-inch. He has nr will get it for you. If not send us his name and fifty cents and one only sample pair will be sent you postpaid. Smith & Htmenway Co,, ^^^^^Ho?" ^*s. a. (We make "Red Devil" Glass Cutters. The kind you want.) ■ ■ ■! I I I-- I ■ —.^^^— .■■ I - ■■■III II. I ■!■ I ■ ■ I ■ ■ ■■■ Ihe Early Advertisement Gets There. ^'9^3- The American Florist. 303 DO YOU KNOW that we make the celebrated Annealed, Semi-Malleable, Iron GARLAND GUTTER? We also make a full equipment of greenhouse material. We make a complete Iron or a complete Wood greenhouse. Let us estimate on your wants. We have the stock and will serve you well. Just drop a card to GARLAND GREENHOUSE MF5. CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP BEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO NEW YORK Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCnBINDER Florists^ Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 5 1 8 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. A REVOLUTION LESS COAL In Greenhouse Heating ! MORE HEAT LESS WORK —THE- HONTSCH BOILER Highly commended at the Iniernational Flower Show, N. Y., 1913, proves everywhere a saving of 40-50% in fuel. J. P. DAfllBORN & CO. , General Agents for the U. S. 217 Hackensack PI. Rd. WEEHAWKKN, - - N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ THE JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVEa IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send forCircnlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.W. Comer Slxtb and Berk streets PHILADELPHIA. VENTiLATINB APPARATUS. Mention the American Florist when writing CIGARS ONLY BY THE BOX: and ONLY TO THE CONSUMER. HIGH GRADE CIGARS AT ics»Sl#» ffl CkStlltf^V LOW GRADE PRICES. ISaaO **• ^ailCFf S- Send Postal for Price List. No. 608 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 304 The American Florist, Aug, 2J, reenhouse Heating is a perplexing question to all floiists \ except those using Morehead Steam Traps TfAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? )f not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRA''S installed in ffreenbouses than of all other makes of stenm traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a fijiists' trap. Everv f. ature of its conatruction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MOREHEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN New York Chicago Wichita. Kan. New Orleans, La. STOCKS C\RRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los .Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco Mention the American Florist when writing The Recognized Standard Insecticide. ~ For grreen, black, white fly, red spider, thrips, mealy bug: and soft scale. $1.00 per Quart. $2.B0 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain, buc cleanses the foliage. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterilizing soil and all soil vermin. $ 1 .00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap sucking^ insects on trees and nursery stock Can be used in grow- in?^easpn as safely as in dormant season. 75cpefbt. $1.50 per Gal. 10 Gals. $10. 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Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 54 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. K.4sting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officer.s Elect — Theodore Wirth. Minne- apolis. Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston, Mass., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. K.a.sting Buftalo, N, Y., Treasurer, Next annual convention at Boston, Mass., August. 1914. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Ch.arles H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J.. President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland. 0., January 2S-29, 1914, R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. . AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition 1914- Wallace R. PiERSON, Cromwell, Conn,, Presi- dent; RoBT. Pyle, Westgrove, Pa.. Vice-Presi dent; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N. Y.. September 17-19, 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove. 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. Convention Group Picture. The Minneapolis convention group photograph is reproduced on pages 338 and :j89 of this issue. THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION Next Convention at Boston. OFFICERS FOR 1914 President, Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis. Vice-Pres., P. Welch, Boston. Report Continued From Issue of August 23 Secretary, John Young, New York. Treasurer, Wm. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Wednesday Afternoon Proceedings. President Farquhar : Gentlemen, we shall now reconvene and listen to the report of the National Flower Show committee, which will be pre- sented by Chas. H. Totty. I am sure we are all interested in this great work of the society, the most wonder- ful thing for horticulture that was ever accomplished in this country. The members of our National Flower Show committee, under Mr. Totty's leadership, wrought a miracle for this society. They did a thing that never was done before in the history of hor- ticulture in this country; they made a great exhibition a success in every way — -a success horticulturally; a success popularly; a success finan- cially, and that in the most apathetic city horticulturally in this country. If you run a horse race in New York, or prize fight, or an automobile show, or a dog show, they will go every time; but this committee of ours, gen- tlemen, for the first time in history have made a phenomenal success of a flower show. That is what we are going to listen to. I have much pleas- ure in introducing Mr. Totty, who will present the report. Charles H. Totty : Gentlemen, that is certainly a very eulogistic introduc- tion. I have tried to eliminate in this report a great deal of the dry de- tails, because you will get them all printed in the record, anyway; but I will give you in full our dealings with the exhibition company. .A.s you know, we had a contract with those men. who practically own the hall, by wliich they agreed to stand the rental of the hall, and we agreed to guaran- tee the premiums, and make an equal division of what was left as profits, if there was anything left. A good many people seemed to be afraid there wouldn't be anything left; but I am happy to say that there was something left. These accounts, gen- tlemen, have all been approved by Treasurer Kasting, who spent two days in New York going over the en- tire matter. He has O. K.'d every voucher, and they can be seen by any- one who is interested enough to look into the matter. I would like to have this report printed in the annual pro- ceedings, Mr. President. President Farquhar : Gentlemen, you have listened to a report of an event that marks a new epoch in horticul- ture in this country. For the first time in history New York million- aires, people who have been, as I have stated, apathetic to anything floral or horticultural, were interested in this great show. We had a man at the head of this flower show committee who hardly slept for ten days. I know what it is. I was more or less in touch with him. It was, as I have stated, almost a miracle to interest New York in a flower show, as our National Flower Show committee headed by Mr. Totty did. I am not going to adhere to the usual form in this. I am going to ask for j'our ap- proval of this report, and that it be published in the records, coupled with a rising vote of thanks to this Na- tional Flower Show committee, of which Mr. Totty has so ably acted as chairman — a rising vote of thanks, gentlemen, a unanimous and rising vote of thanks. The convention immediately rose to a man, with applause. Charles H. Totty: Gentlemen, I thank you very much for this expres- sion of confidence and approval. It is very gratifying to feel that our ef- forts are appreciated. You must not forget also the work of the local New York committee, on whom the brunt of the work naturally fell. They were 306 The. American Florist. Aug. 30, on the ground and they had to do the work — H. A. Bunyard, F. H. Traendly, Jos. Manda, Wm. H. Duckhan, W. F. Sheridan and the secretary. It is gratifying because of the claim that has been made by people in other cities that you could not get people interested in horticulture in New York. It is gratifying to be able to say that we compelled them to listen to us. I believe that we can do it in any city in the country in the future. I am sure that we can get all the publicity we want in the papers. No less than three of the big New York papers have since the flower show de- voted a whole page of their Sunday edition to gardening notes. Next year it will be easy to have a show equally large, something that possibly would not have been dreamed of had not this last show been a success. So you can see the value of that flower show com- mittee's work. I think it is one of the biggest things this society ever did when it originated that commit- tee. I think you should give Mr. As- mus a great deal of credit as the one who originated that proposition. The good that it is going to do this soci- ety cannot be measured in words. I thank you, gentlemen, very much. President Farquhar : Gentlemen, the subject of the National Flower Show is one of vital interest to this soci- ety. I do not think there is another activity of the society that super- sedes it in value and importance, and in influence in promoting interest in horticulture. There were many fea- tures connected with this National Flower Show that brought to the committee many questions to solve, many difiicult problems to consider, many conditions to be met that are known only to those who served on these committees. I think that the National Flower Show has been the greatest influence within the society for the afliliation of this and other societies. They cannot stay out. They have got to come in. They have to afliliate with and co-operate in an en- terprise of this kind. Now I do hope we will have a full and free discus- sion of ideas regarding our National Flower Show, which I consider, as I have stated, one of our greatest op- portunities before us for the advance- ment of the interest for which we stand. M. C. Ebel : Mr. Totty informed us of the service performed by the local committee in New York in connection with the National Flower Show; and in order to encourage local commit- tees of future shows, I move that this society go on record as extending a hearty vote of thanks to the New York local committee for services ren- dered in that behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Goddard. President Farquhar : It is moved and seconded that the thanks of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists be ten- dered the New York local committee for the assistance they gave the Na- tional Flower Show committee in carrying out the great success that was achieved at the National Flower Show. All in favor of the motion will signify in the usual manner. It is a unanimous vote. I would like to hear a full and free expression regarding the National Flower Show. I would like to hear from Mr. Roland, a gen- tleman who has worked hard and un- selfishly for this great cause. He served during the Boston show. He served at New York. There is no doubt but that his usefulness will continue through a number of flower shows. We want to hear from Mr. Roland. Thomas Roland : Mr. President and gentlemen, as one of the committee I was sitting here hoping to hear from outsiders. Of course the committee already know a great deal about what has taken place, and it would be grat- ifying to us to know what those who have not been in quite so close touch with things think 'about them. We would like to hear some criticisms, if there are any; we would like to hear some ideas from the outside, some helpful suggestions for the future. So far as my own part goes, it has been very gratifying indeed to be associ- ated with the other members of the committee. Of course it is extremely Leonard Barron. One ol the Lecturers at Minneapolis Convention of the Society of American Florists. gratifying to have been connected with two shows that have been a great success; and there is no ques- tion but what the influence on the future of horticulture in this country must and cannot be otherwise than helpful and very beneficial. To me there appears no better or greater opportu- nity to do good for the S. A. F. than through these exhibitions; and the example that has been set before us here and on which we can look from the windows of this room is a great stimulus, which I think is going to do more to keep life in the midsum- mer meetings of this society than anything else that can possibly be thought of. I had at one time seri- ously thought it was a mistake to hold the annual meeting in the sum- mer time. There did not seem to be any real excuse for having it then,, but this gives us a fundamental rea- son for continuing the summer meet- ings; and to my mind they can be made just as interesting as the Na- tional Flower Show, and through summer shows we can appeal to an entirely different class of people than it is possible to reach through mid- winter shows, where only greenhouse products can be shown. A person who only has suflicient space for a win- dow box can come here, make notes and make selections of plants suit- able to embellish his own little plot of ground, no matter how humble it may be. As I said before, through them we can appeal tjj.the humblest citizen. I think in that way it opens a new field for progress. I would like to hear from those present as to what they think about the last show — those who had the privilege of seeing it — and as to how future shows can be improved. I do not think there is anything else that I have to say, Mr. President. F. H. Traendly : Mr. President and gentlemen, I feel like Mr. Roland, who was one of the committee. I was on the local governing board of the exhibition, and I would like to hear from those who, as Mr. Roland said, are in a position to criticize wliat was done by the committee; be- cause all I can say would be what Mr. Roland has already said, that we think we had an extra fine show, and that it has done a great deal towards benefiting the trade in general. We had a lot of people in New York, that is principally among the retailers, whom we could not interest in the show last year, and this has at least wakened up some of them so that we will in the future have quite a number of the biggest retailers in the business .tak- ing part in the shows, which we hope to make annually in the future. If we can make the retailer sit up and take notice I think that is going to mean a great deal, because if they take hold in New York, they will do so in other cities where they have been in the habit of "letting George do things." Joseph A. Manda : I did not expect to be called upon to make a speech, and in fact I am a very poor talker, anyway; but while this opportunity is offered to me I would like to express my opinion in regard to some of the flower shows in New York city. I have been connected with them, more or less, for the last 20 or 2.j years, and as my friend. Mr. Roland, said, he would like to hear some sugges- tions— (President Farquhar: You will have a chance to offer them.) Mr. Manda : While the show was grand as a whole, the only fault I can find is tiiat there were not more members who took an interest in it. With all the growers that we have around New York city, if you except about half a dozen of the exhibits, what did the show amount to? While it is true that Mr. Roland made one of the grandest displays that has ever been made in New York city by one individual exhibitor, and while it was fully appreciated by people who are directly connected with horticultural interests, yet there are thousands of people that do not own greenhouses, that have no property, but only a little window box or a little backyard, and with all the growers that we have in and around New York city, I was surprised tliat there was no more effort made to make displays that would interest the people who only have the little window boxes, and who are in a large majority as compared with people like Mr. Roland who are willing to make sacrifices for the advancement of horticulture. Mr. Roland is at the head of the list so far as horticultural matters are con- igi3- The American Florist. 307 cerned In New York city. Only about 2.'! per cent, however, of tlio people that did visit the llower show were interested In acacia.s, orchids, and so on. Seventy-five per cent of those people were Just as much interested In a few geraniums and roses that they could afford to put in their back- yards; but we had a very poor repre- one. Flower shows in New York for the last IT) years have never been anything like the National Flower Show tliat we had in New York. We have done something, loo, in public- ity. This year we spent .$2,"),lHl(l in various ways, advertising In papers, in posters, in the subway, in the ele- vated stations, and in sheets that we F. R. PIERSON CO.'S EXHIBIT AT THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION. sentation of that class of plants. Take geraniums; they are grown by the millions, and they would make as fine a show as anything else to catch the eye of the public; still our New York growers fail to take the interest that some of our friends, in Boston and other cities did. If we ever get a National Flower Show again in New Y'ork city. I think, as Mr. Traendly says, that there is no doubt but that it will waken up the retailer — a sec- tion of the industry that has never given any support to flower shows. I hope the trade in general will take a little more interest, and even if they only make a small exhibit, that they will be more universally represented, and the exhibit of a more general character than it was at the last flower show. I was rather disap- pointed, as L said, that more people in the trade around New York city did not take a greater interest in the show and make some little exhibits there that would have evidenced their interest. Harry B. Bunyard : Mr. President and gentlemen, New l^ork will swell up in a little while if you keep ' call- ing on us in this way. Y^ou must not forget that we only followed Chicago and Boston in making this show a success; that we built our success a great deal upon the foundations laid in Boston and Chicago during pre- vious years. Tlien again, Mr. Totty and myself went over to Europe to see if we could get a few pointers in regard to flower shows. The flower show in London last year covered 26 acres. We not only saw how they ran their flower show from its admin- istrative side, but also its constructive side, and from very many other view- points. In New York they will go to a flower show if you give them a good sent out and had boys distribute to small towns within a radius of one hundred miles from New York. Now let me tell you a little about the ad- ministrative end of the local govern- ing board. We had a meeting every Monday afternoon during eighteen months previous to the exhibition, that laid the foundation of the work for the flower show. Sometimes we did not have much to do, again there was a whole lot of it. Sometimes we stayed as late as 7 or 8 o'clock Mon- day afternoon. That work laid the foundation for the flower show. When it comes to quality, that compared very favorably with the International Flower Show at London. It was not as large. In the course of time we will have as big a flower show as they h;ive in London, and then you will have to have a tent to house it. I think some of these days when the society gets strong enough flnancially we will have to purchase a large tent somewhat on the lines of the tent in London, which covers twenty- six and a half acres. I think a tent like that would cost in the neighbor- hood of fifteen or twenty thousand dollars, and you would then have to pay for storage while it was not in use. I think this flower show is going to grow big enough so that we will need a tent of that kind. I under- stand that in Philadelphia some diffi- culty is felt in getting buildings large enough to hold a flower show in. I think the flower show in Philadelphia will be larger than our own. And so t might go on ad infinitum, but I believe that most of the points have been covered by the gentlemen who have preceded me. It would take a long time to cover all the work we did. I can say that we were a very co- hesive committee, we worked in uni- son the whole time. Each committee had a special thing to take care of. and we had good leaders, Mr. Totty and Mr. Traendly; we all worked hand in hand. It was not an unwieldy com- mittee. We had only five or six mem- bers, and five can do more than 20 if they get to work. W. P. Kasting : In reference to tlie National Flower Show, gentlemen, we all know that the chairman of the local governing board has brought out some very good points, as have also Mr. Roland, Mr. Bunyard and Mr. Ebel. We certainly owe a vote of thanks to the local governing board. They had a good board, a good hus- tling bunch. The National Flower Show committee had a meeting last night, and they brought up these dif- ferent things, and they thought that probably the National Flower Show committee should have had more ex- ecutive authority than they exercised in. the city of New York. They felt that the National Flower Show was created by them, and that they ought CHICAGO QUARTETTE ENROUTE TO MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION. C. W, McKellar and Wife and Geo. Asmus and Wife. 308 The American Florist. Aug. 30, to be the real boss. In other cities you will not have the same timber as you have in Nevi^ York or in Chicago, or in Boston; and it might be up to the National Flower Show committee to exercise a little more authority than they did at New York. I do not know exactly what their authority is, but Mr. Totty- thought, and so stated, that it was not far-reaching enough, nor did it go as far as the National Flow- er Show committee authorities should go. It is well and good for this con- vention here to vote and instruct that they are going to have a National Flower Show in such and such a city; but there might be occasions arise where the National Flower Show com- mittee would have to take it into their own hands to lay out plans and carry out ideas which the local committee could not do in some instances. Now, the National Flower Show committee works absolutely under the instruc- tions of a society, and especially un- der the board of directors and officers of the S. A. F. The local committee, no matter in what city it might be, if the National Flower Show commit- tee has not that authority and power, should be given such power by the society, by the executive committee or the officers, to carry out the right plans' and details whenever it becomes necessary. There is one point, gentlemen, that you want to consider thoroughly and fairly. Say, for instance, that Cleve- land, Detroit or maybe Philadelphia, is selected as the next city. Condi- tions might arise that would cause you to do certain things, and that is the time when the National Flower Show committee, who are all hard workers and good, conscientious, thoughtful members of the society, should weigh every point. They do not want to run the society into a deficit. They do not want to spend any money unnecessarily. They would not want anyone to go on the guar- anty fund if they knew in advance that they would have to call on them to put up part of the expense. There- fore, it is well for you to consider when it comes to a vote as to where you are going to hold the next Na- tional Flower Show. Gentlemen, I want to say this to you : Mr. Roland, Mr. Totty and Mr. Asmus were the three best workers on that National Flower Show committee, but every president, no matter who he may be, wants to weigh that point very care- fully and select gentlemen that are workers, who will work in harmony, who will carry out the wishes of the society as much as possible, study the finances, and who will not run the society in a hole. The last three flower shows have been successful, and I have not the slightest doubt but that the fourth one will be successful, no mat- ter who takes it. It has to be car- ried out by the local men, and you cannot tie them down too much as to small details. I did not read the re- port of Mr. Totty, but I looked it over, and found that they took in almost •$.33,000. That is a large total, is it not, $33,000 for a flower show lasting a week? That is a big item. Gen- tlemen, you have to get that out of the space, you have to get it to cover your premium. Tou have to get men who will get the most out of the entrance fees. The entrance fees are the source from which the greatest benefit comes both directly and indi- rectly, for every person that passes through that gate is a booster who helps your show. These are the people who will advertise a flower or a plant, a bridal boquet, a table decoration, an evergreen. That is where we figure that the main benefits must come from. It is the young ladies, the lit- tle children, everyone that passes through the gates who are the ones from whom we get the benefit direct- ly or indirectly for the florists during the year. I do not know exactly how many passed through the gates, but I believe there were some 20,000, were there not? Chas. H. Totty: Forty-two thou- sand. Mr. Kasting : Forty-two thousand people is a good many people; and what a far-reaching influence those 42,000 people must have had. They carried away with them to others the news of what they had seen, and this could not help but create a greatly in- creased demand for our productions in the community. That is what we are striving to do, to create a sentiment among the people at large for the more extended use of our product. You had another good example of this in Chi- cago when George Asmus was chair- man of the publicity committee, where a splendid work was done. We took in over $19,000 just in gate receipts. You know how many people that meant. In Boston there was fine pub- licity work. Mr. Campbell, who is a thorough show man, took it up, and while we might not be entirely satis- fied with the financial division, never- theless fine %vork was done in getting the people to the show. In New York, as Mr. Bunyard has stated to you, we got the press interested; and you must have the press with you, you must have the advertising agency, it does not matter in what way, whether it is the elevated stations, or what not, so that you secure the needed publicity in an effective way; because that is the only real benefit we get out of the flower shows, to create a demand on the part of the general consuming public for our goods. Now gentlemen, after the experience of three shows, the next committee, the next local board, ought to be able to still further improve on the de- sign and management of the shows, and carry the idea still further toward perfection. If you go to a city of a million people and succeed in getting seventy-five or a hundred thousand people to attend your show, you get an immense advertising ■ result. I think I have talked enough on that. As far as the business end of it goes, gentlemen, I, as your treasurer, was made a member ex-officio of the Na- tional Flower Show committee. I know that they handled the financial part of it splendidly, as also every other department. The New York boys did a work beyond price. They carried the thing out as finely as it could have been carried out. But I want to say to whoever gets the next flower show that there are some things that can only be learned by experi- ence. We all know what these exhi- bition companies are; they will put in a few "wrinkles." I can say that when I checked up the accounts in May that the exhibition company had put in a few "wrinkles." I will just mention one of them. The covering of the tables with burlap was one. Probably we could have saved two or three hundred dollars on that if you had tied them down a little closer; but it would have been hard to have prevented some of that creeping in. You have to buy new stuff and then sell it afterwards. That was one item that we criticised. Some of those things will slip in. Of course, they used it for something else. But they were under heavy expense down there; they take the building and they are after every dollar that they can make legiti- mately out of it. The local governing board were certainly all on the job, though; they were watching to get the full benefit in a financial way of everything that could be looked after. We got out of it for this society $1,- 500.72, which is a very nice profit, of course. If the gentlemen who gave so freely and unreservedly of their time had been paid for it we would have been money out. They gave their time; they spent their railroad fare, which they never put in any bill for. They gave dinners; they did many things that all cost money. Everything was done in a liberal spirit, gentlemen. Some of these days the National Flower Show will go to Washington; I think that would be a great city. Some of these days I be- lieve Detroit will have it; that city and Cleveland are both large enough, and I believe our town of Buffalo could run one off. The advantage that we can get in Buffalo is this: in the smaller towns they are willing to fur- nish you a hall. We have a hall in Buffalo which is almost as big as the Coliseum in Chicago, a very little smaller. The ' city will furnish you that for $500. I believe that the news- papers can be reached better; you can get the local people interested. By all means you must get the society people interested; and I believe, gentlemen, when the big cities get through that some of us, maybe Mr. Gude, maybe Mr. Breitmeyer, maybe Mr. Anderson of Buffalo, maybe Charley Critchell of Cincinnati, or any of those cities that have acreage enough, can handle a National Flower Show. And if they have it once, they will want it again, just the same as New York city, they want it again. Boston is here and says they want it; Chicago is here saying they want it. It is an inter- national affair, and the people will support a big flower show in every city, I don't care where you go, pro- vided you do not go there too often contmuously and let it get monot- onous. You can get your local papers and everbody else interested. Gentle- men, the National Flower Show was certainly a great credit to the Na- tional Flower Show committee and to the New York florists, in the way that they conducted the show, and they are willing, as you heard from their re- port, gentlemen, to give you the bene- fit of their experience for the next one to profit by. George Asmus: I do not know how much of the subject to cover; but I feel that Mr. Kasting has covered it very fully. One thing I am satisfied of, that there are enough good men within our ranks to successfully run a flower show without hiring profes- sionals. With the experience that has been acquired and the improvements that will be possible in the future I am positive that with careful finan- cing you can go into any city of half a million people and make a success, but everything else must be in propor- ^9^3- The American Florist. 309 Carl Cropp, Chicago. Treasurer American Gladiolus Society. tion. You have to consider not only the legitimate running expenses of the show, but you must be able to put up a sufficiently large premium list to make it attractive to exhibitors, and then, too, you must remember that even with your premium list guaran- teed if you do not get anybody to come to your show it is a failvire. You want fifty, sixty or eighty thousand people to pass through the gates. We had three bad rainy days in New York or our net receipts would have showed up larger. I think the greatest result of the sliow is to set the town talk- ing about it as they did in New York. It was wonderful to see how interested the people all were in the lectures and e.verything else. We did not have room enough; the people were eager for information, they wanted to know about things. I think we are on the right line; I think we are in shape that we can hold a show every two years; but when you hold them every two years it is going to be a little more arduous work. If you are going to come to a certain city only once in eight or ten years you have a differ- ent local committee working. It is al- most the same as a convention; but conventions do not give our business the publicity that the National Flower Show does. A. Farenwald : There has been a great deal said in regard to the wel- fare of the show and some criticisms offered; and while I agree with all that has been said in commendation, if you must criticize it should be the constructive criticism that will help in the future. One of the very important things is that everything which is given place on the floor of the exhibi- tion shall be correctly labeled so that people do not have to go around and ask so many questions as to what this or that is. They would like to know that this is a hydrangea, that the other is a hyacinth, and so on; this adds to their interest, and we wish especially to awaken interest among those who are not informed as to flow- ers. There was not enough pains taken in this respect at the New York show; there was too much of the hap- hazard. This feature of labeling should be more carefully looked after :it the next show. The committee -should see to It that every exhibitor is hound by the rules of the exhibi- tion that he label his exhibit so that lliere shall he no question In the mind of anybody as to what It is. President Fariiuhar: I think the rules already provide for that, but they do not live up to it. Mr. Farenw.ild : That is one of the features which was lacking very much in New York. That was one of the rules that should have been lived up to. F. H. De Witt: One of the pre- vious speakers mentioned, I believe, that there was not enough space given to the commoner flowers that are grown by everybody in the country, such as geraniums, fuchsias, lilies, and the various standard flowers. It seems to me that too much of the premium list was given to the iilants that are grown abroad instead of the plants that are grown by American labor. Prizes should be offered that would draw out exhibits from every florist Montague Chamberlain, Boston, Mass. r President American Gladiolus Society. regardless of whether it was imported stock. I fail to find begonias on the premium list. You should add a few more of the commoner classes and not make your shows monotonously the same year after year. President Farquhar : We might quite profitably continue this discus- sion of the New York Flower Show, but time is advancing and we have a long programme. Mr. Farenwald has spoken on the National Flower Show. I would like if there are others that have anything to say on the National Flower Show to hear from them briefly. A Member : The second day. when the flowers were moved after the car- nations were first exhibited, the labels were badly mixed; that was due to the men who moved the stock. It seems to me that was an important thing to look after, because the people wanted to see the names on them so as to see certain things that they were especially interested in. Mr. Farenwald : On behalf of the Philadelphia Florists' Club, we ask that the next National Flower Show be held in Philadelphia in the year lilKJ. Here are my credentials as their ambassador. Mr. Kasting: I would like to answer the gentleman over here who brought up the Hul).|ect of geranium.s. I be- lieve we had a premium list of eleven or twelve thousand dollar.s, I have not the exact figures. Mr. Totty : The total r)remium list was over .f 1 2,000. Mr. Kasting : I do not want Mr. De Witt to go away with the impres- sion that there was no provision for premiums for the character of plants named, because there was. It was the grower's fault that he did not com- pete for those. I do not want Mr. DeWitt to go away and say that there were no premiums offered for all those classes. Provision was made for those classes, but the growers did not ex- hibit. We only paid out in all about ■$8,000 in premiums. As Mr. Manda said, the growers were not sufficiently interested to go after the premiums in those different classes, such as gera- niums, fuchsias, or whatever it might be — crimson rambler roses, for in- stance. The premium list had no ref- erence only to palms and cut flowers of every nature, or orchids, because every plant that is used for commer- cial purposes was taken care of, and if they did not compete for and cap- ture a prize they ought to do so next time. Mr. DeWitt, the next time J'ou put your entry in if you grow some of that stock. You have two years to prepare exhibits for the National Flower Show, and the society wants you to prepare and make an exhibit. I do not want any gentleman to go away from here with the impression that the committee did not consider geraniums, fuchsias, begonias, or any- thing of the kind in that line; they considered everything. President Farquhar : We have an invitation from Philadelphia to hold the National Flower Show in that city in 1916. If there is no objection I will ask that that invitation be referred to the National Flower Show commit- tee. Is there any opposition to that disposition of this invitation? L. Merton Gage, Boston, Mass, Secretary .American Gladiolus Society. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 30, CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT PETERBORO, ONT., AUGUST 5-7, 1913. Mr. Kasting : I would like to make a motion to get it into the records. I move you. Mr. President, that the so- ciety receive this invitation handed in by Mr. Farenwald in behalf of the Philadelphia Florists' Club, to hold the next National Flower Show in 191(5 in Philadelphia, and that the same be re- ceived and referred to the National Flower Show committee, with full pow- er to act. That will cover that ground; then you will have no back action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Manda, carried unanimously, and so ordered. President's Address Committee. Secretary Young read the following report of the committee on the presi- dent's address : The committee on the president's ad- dress submit the following recommen- dations : As pertaining to increasing the efficiency of the state vice presi- dents. It is the opinion of the commit- tee that the organization of state flor- ists' clubs would be the most prac- tical channel through which their ac- tivities would bring results, strength- ening the cause of floriculture in gen- eral, and interesting the members •thereof to join the S. A. F. Where several clubs already exist in a state these might be combined into a feder- ation of state florists' clubs. Meetings of these state organizations could be held once or twice a year on the oc- \ casion of a flower show or other gath- ering, the secretary of the national so- ciety to be instructed to assist these organizations in every waj' within his power. The committee recommends that each state vice president be allowed to expend for organization purposes a sum of money not to exceed $25 per annum, the vouchers for said expendi- ture to be approved by the oflicers of tlie national society and paid through the regular channels. The committee further recommends that the secretary of the national society be instructed to keep a complete record of the work -accom^plLshed by each state vice-presi- dent, and in such a systematic manner as will make these records available for reference at all times by incom- ing officers of the national society. The work of the executive board of the S. A. F. and O. H. is arduous, the conservative element in it is predomi- nant, and this committee voices Presi- dent Farquhar's request that the mem- bers of the society give full considera- tion to the recommendations of said executive board as they may be from time to time promulgated, as its ac- tions are invariably taken for the gen- eral welfare. The outdoor garden ex- hibit at Minneapolis, as mentioned by our president, is worthy of the high- est encomium, and this committee rec- ommend that a similar feature be part of every future annual meeting when practicable. In view of the importance of the position held by the society's Washing- ton representative, particularly as it affects tariff and other legislation af- fecting the florists' industry, this com- mittee recommends that said repre- sentative be authorized to be present in an advisory capacity at every exec- utive meeting of the board of direct- ors of this society, and that he be granted the same traveling expenses as is now allowed to directors. . ClIAS. H. TOTTY, George Asmu8, PniLip Breitmeter, S. D. Dy.singer, A. T. DE LA MARE, Committee. Chas. H. Totty : I move that the report be received and the recommen- dations adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Farenwald. President Farquhar : I am sure it is extremely flattering to your presi- dent to have the committee endorse the few suggestions made by him so cordially as has been done by them. The chair must express his apprecia- tion of the committee's action and their coinciding with the recommen- dations that I as your president have made. It is incumbent upon me to put the motion, I presume. Mr. Kasting : May I say a word first? President Farquhar : Tou may. Mr. Kasting: Gentlemen. I notice with great interest and special atten- tion what the committee reported fav- orably in regard to combining state clubs into one state federation of clubs. I believe that that is a grand idea and a fine recommendation. We are trying that out successfully in the state of New York, and we believe that every other state can do the same with advantage; get your different so- cieties, no matter whether they are amateur, professional or what notr all to combine in one federation and meet once a year if you cannot meet often- er. The New York State Federation of Floral Clubs meets twice a year. They hold their regular annual meet- ing in the fall in connection with the state fair at Syracuse; the other meet- ing is held during what is termed "Farmers' Week" at Ithaca, at the New York State Agricultural College. That meeting is held in February. The dairymen, cattle men, in fact represent- atives from every branch of agricul- ture, horticulture, floriculture, etc., participate. The representation so far has been very satisfactory. At Syra- cuse last fall it was excellent, and there was quite a creditable display in the line of cut flowers and plants. We are working now to have the fair commissioners and the legislature give us a fine horticultural hall, and the prospects are good for our getting it. The florists' productions will be right through the center, while on the right or left, whichever it may be, will be the vegetable growers, apple and fruit growers, etc. So heed the recommen- dation of your committee and when you go back to your respective states try and put it into practice and get all your allied societies interested. Illi- nois is doing something similar, and every other state should follow suit. I wish to record my hearty approval of the recommendation of the committee. Past President Vincent : Mr. Presi- dent and Gentlemen, I wish to speak on the line of the recommendations in the president's address, especially that regarding the Washington representa- tive being paid for his time. Gentle- men, you cannot pay our representa- tive at Washington in proportion to the work that he has done, which has been most astonishing. I have been in close touch with the Washington representative for the last two or three years. He got up yesterday morning I and made a plain, unvarnished state- /p/J The American Florist. 311 Hunt thnt did not give you nny ade- quate Idea. KPiitlemen, of the amount of 'alior that he has pei-formeil there. 1 think that he should receive more than a sltnp'e vote of thanks from this soeety. more than .simply jiayingr his travelluK expense.^ to the lommlttee meetings, which is only one item of his expense. While that will help out he is one that does not need to be helped out. but a vote of thanks can- not pay him for what he has done. I think he should have a rising \ote of thanks from this convention. President Farciuhar: It has been moved and seconded that the recom- mendations in the president's address lie concurred in and adopted by the soclet.v. Those in favor, etc. The motion carried unanimously. Secretary Young then read a letter from Wallace R. Pierson resigning from the committee on over^iead ex- pense because of the extra work en- tailed as a result of his election to the presidency of the American Rose Societ.v. The resignation was ac- cepted on motion of Mr. Breitmeyer. Wednesday Evening' Session. The set event for Wednesday night was a stereopticon lecture by Vice- President Theodore Wirth on the "Parks and Boulevards of Minneap- olis." President Farquhar presided, and in introducing the speaker of the evening said that the efficient work of Mr. Wirth as superintendent of parks of Minneapolis in making of the parks a thing of beauty for the citizens of Minneapolis called forth the most en- thusiastic response in the hearts of all nature lovers, and florists In particu- lar. President Farquhar highly com- mended the genius and constructive ability of Mr. Wirth as a landscape gardener, who was thoroughly imbued with the highest ideals of his profes- sion, with a predominating love of the natural displayed throughout his work. He added that Minneapolis was ex- ceedingly fortunate in having such a man in an administrative capacity in charge of its magnificent park system, and no city in the country could show better results with even much greater expenditure. Mr. Wirth in his lantern slide lec- ture following gave a full explanation of the park system of his city. He said that the park board had been now organized for some 30 years, and he showed various maps and plans detailing the growth of the system at different periods throughout that time. The first land purchased consisted of some 700 acres acquired during the first five years of the board's exist- ence. During the next 13 years they acquired an additional 1,100 acres. These 1,800 acres were located entirely in the southern part of the city, and the -northern half had nothing in the way of parks. Mr. Wirth's connection with the parks has been during the past eight years, during which time the park area has been more than doubled, and the city now has 3,800 acres of parks. The speaker made some comparisons between Minneapolis and other cities, showing, among other things, that the Minneapolis parks have for the most part preserved their natural charac- teristics, developed and beautified where poss:"?le: there are very few strictly artificial parks, so called. The natural attractions have been pre- served and their pristine beauty' re- tained. It has been the policy of the liark board for the entire term of its existence to acquire land wherever possible to do so at a reasonable fig- ure. As compared with some other cities, Minneapolis has been remark- ably successful In getting its park lands cheaply. The city of Boston has some l'..'')0l) .-icres of parks, acquired at a cost to that city of over nine mil- lion dollars for the land alone, as against the 3,800 acreage of Minne- aimlis, acquired at a cost of four mil- lion dollars. On this 3,800 acres Min- neapolis has expended less than two million dollars for improvements, while Boston has expended over ten million dollars for the same purpose. This would naturally indicate that" when Minneapolis shall have sjient tha same amount of money as some eastern cities she will be able to show much greater results in her park system. In addition to showing illustrative slides of the various parks, the speaker also showed views on the sys- tem of connecting boulevards. The lecture proved instructive and inter- esting to the large audience of ladies and gentlemen assembled to listen to it. At its conclusion a series of slides was shown by J. A. Peterson, of Cin- cinnati, exhibiting various cultures and stages of growth of Viburnum machro- cephalum. Iris pallida dalmatica, be- gonia Glory of Cincinnati, new begonia Melior, Cyclamen persicum giganteum, Pandanus Veitchii, Adiantum Farley- ense. Hydrangea otaska, Asplenium nidus avis (bird's nest fern), etc. Thursday Morningf Session. The convention met pursuant to re- cess. President Farquhar in the chair. President Farquhar : Gentlemen, I wish to call this meeting to order, in- viting your attention to the fact that it is now 10 o'clock a. m., at which hour, pursuant to the constitutional provision: the ballot box is open for deposit of ballots for election of offi- cers. Before proceeding with the pa- per by Mr. Farenwald on "Affiliation" I would ask if any one has any busi- ness that they wish to bring forward? Mr. Farenwald : Mr. President, I move that we suspend the rules, and if there is no objection that the secre- tary cast one ballot for the election of officers for whom nominations have been made without opposition on yes- terday, with the exception of the sec- retary.' The motion was seconded by W. A. Manda. President Farquhar : It is duly moved and seconded that under sus- pension of the rules the secretary cast the ballot of the convention for the election of the following: For presi- dent for the ensuing term, Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis; for vice-president, P. "Welch, Boston, Mass.; for treas- urer, W. F. Ka.sting, Buffalo, N. Y. All in favor of the motion will say "Aye": contrary minded, "No." The ayes have it, and it is a unanimous vote. W. A. Manda : I now move. Mr. President, that the president cast one ballot for the election of John Young, of New Y'ork city, as secretary for the ensuing year. The motion was duly seconded by Mr. Vincent, and carried unanimously, and so ordered. President Farquhar (after Mr. Fa- renwald's paper had been read) : Gentlemen, there is now opportunity for an expression of opinion on this question of afliliation. or on the features of it brought uji by Mr. Farenwald. 1 hope you will all feel free to express yourselves on this sub- ject. It Is a thing that we have been considering for a great many years; as Mr. Farenwald said, it is a subject (hat the father of our charter. W. R. .'^mith, was deeply interested in. I had a talk with him in which I got at his mind pretty well on this ques- tion. There is no question but that some form of affiliation is coming; it is only a matter of time; and we want to act wisely, not too hurriedly, but deliberately and understandingly take this question up. It is a matter which those who have the most inti- mate knowledge of the society's af- fairs, and especially those who have sat in its councils on the executive committee must give full considera- tion to. I shall hope to have a very full expression this morning on this question of affiliation, gentlemen. Mr. Vincent : Gentlemen, it is not my intention to say very much here this morning, because I believe every member knows my feelings in regard to this matter. That it can be ac- complished I am sure: all you have to do is to make up your minds, and you can accomplish whatever you wish. Some few years ago I was elected president of the Maryland State Horticultural Society. "We had held combined shows of one kind and an- other in that society, but yet we had been working along each different in- terest for itself; the florists were run- ning one end of it, the farmers an- other, the fruit growers another, the bee-keepers another, the corn growers another, and so with all the rest of them, all working together at times, but with no strong cohesiveness and solidarity. WHien I announced that it was my intention to get all these or- ganizations affiliated so that we could become a better, stronger and more able body, I was laughed at, just as I have been laughed at here in talking affiliation for the last year or two, when I have tried to impress it upon this organization; but those laugh best who laugh last, and today I can point with pride to the result in the Mary- land State Horticultural Society. There is today not a stronger or- ganization anywhere in that line than the Maryland State Horticultural So- ciety. It illustrates the wisdom of coming together and affiliating. If you examine the premium list there this fall you will find that all inter- ests are represented in one programme, and it has resulted, as my friend Mr. Farenwald has said, in a strong com- bination of all interests which has proved better in every way, shape and form. You can go before the people on any issue; you can go before the state legislature. "We are doing it; we are asking for more, and we are going to build up not only the farmers but the florists thereby. If in this body the carnation and rose men were all affiliated, as we ought to be, there would be less administrative expense to each association, and we would be one of the strongest bodies of florists and the most closely united interests of any in this country, and not alone in this country, but the world over; because I believe that we florists of these United States of America have the brains to make something supe- 312 The American Florist. Aug. 30, rior to anything there is on God's earth. You remember a little story that W. R. Smith used to tell here. He said he was at a banquet in Scotland, and some one said after Mr. Smith had been telling of the wonderful things that were done in the United States : "Mr. Smith, you came from Scotland; how is it that you and other Scotch- men like you can go away from your native land and accomplish more away than here? How is it that there is nothing done here in Scotland worth mentioning?" "Why," said Mr. Smith, "that is easily explained; all the brains emigrated!" So if all the brains of the different organizations will only emigrate and come to us I believe that we ought to be able to accomplish something; and I think we can. I tried during my term of office to bring about this result of affiliation; but somehow or other it was rather disheartening. This man would say, "I will come with you," and that man would say, "I will come with you"; but somehow when it came to the point they always seemed to have some ex- cuse to put it off until tomorrow. I had a good many expressions in favor from the different members of the several associations, and from my friend Mr. Hammond here on my left. I know how he felt; I know his senti- ments in regard to it; I know he for one stood by me. And there were oth- ers that stood by me. All we want is concerted effort by all the different associations, and then we will have affiliation; that is all we need. It is not necessary for me to go into details of how it may be done and carried into effect; the methods are not so important as the will to do it. We talked the matter over, myself and Mr. Farenwald, on our road here from Detroit; we talked it as we crossed the Atlantic in every way, shape and form. He knows my views; he knows what I wanted to do. and you know them. Now. gentlemen, it is up to you to formulate some plan or mode by which this great result can be ac- complished that will make the Society of American Florists noted for its achievements the world over. W. F. Gude : Mr. President,_if_J_^m in order, let me say that I have been a member of this society for 20 odd years, and I find at home, as I find right here, that I am handicapped, as presumably others of the members are, by having two or three meetings go- ing on at the same time. "Unless we did that there would be three or four conventions to attend to during the year of the various societies repre- sented here. But this all renders nec- essary a great duplication of effort and of time and energy, a great deal of unnecessary time and effort in my estimation. It has had that result re- peatedb', and that has been the ex- perience we have had at Washington. D. C, where we have different organi- zations for the development of civic pride in the national capital; and my contention has been there, and it has worked out splendidly, and will work out so hei'^, that what is good for the individual is good for the family, and what is good for the family is good for the community, and what is good for the community is good for the country at large, the state and the na- tion. That being true, there could not be anything better happen than for all the people interested in floriculture, horticulture, arboriculture and all the other growers to affiliate with the S. A. F. under one banner. We have the foundation; we have a national char- ter; our charter is respected; as long as we have had it there has never been a stain upon it. to the best of my knowledge and belief. It has always retiected credit upon the grand old man who secured it for us. I, for one, would do all in my power, and I am sure that a great many other people will do likewise, to see that that great object can be accomplished, the affilia- tion of the different organizations throughout the United States. Mr. Vincent has given us Maryland as an example; IVIaryland is a very good state. It is coming to the front. Any one who doubts that has only to go down to Salisbury or Berlin, and you can see 'what it has accomplished, as much as any state in the Union. I sincerely hope that a committee of three or five may be appointed at this meeting to take this matter up and formulate some plan to be presented to the executive committee to be passed on and by them to be brought up finally before this association at our next convention. I will make that as a motion. Mr. Farenwald : Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to the motion of Mr. Gude's, to the effect that I cannot see why we should not accept the florists' clubs of the coun- try without waiting for another year to deliberate upon it. President Farquhar : I think that the amendment that you suggest is unnecessary, as the original motion takes care of it; but we are glad to have these remarks if you are talking to the motion. Past President Hill : Mr. Farenwald makes a specific recommendation in his paper. He wants you to put this before the florists' clubs of this coun- try and let them vote upon it, then we will get right down to business if we follow that procedure. I think that is the duty of the executive commit- tee to state the amount required and put it up to the florists' clubs of this country in a concrete form, and they will then vote upon it. That strikes me as the business way of handling this thing. We have all. talked about affiliation, and I think the great ma- .iority of this society earnestly desire it. I know it has been the thing up- permost in my mind for a great many years. But these things do not come easily; good and great things do not; you have to agitate them. I am glad that there are men in our society like Mr. Farenwald and others, who have kept this thing prominently before us; they are doing a good service. But there are lots of people who do not see things right at once, and you have to convince them of the benefits. A good many say, "What is the use of affiliating all of the horticulturists and floriculturists? You will destroy, the initiative of the Carnation Society and of the Rose Society and all these other societies." A good many people point to the fact that in England, France and on the continent of Europe they have separate societies. We all know the strength of the National Rose So- ciety in England. They say over there that they have more money than they know what to do with. They are not affiliated with the Royal Horticultural Society, and every society works on different lines over there. But we want to get all these societies here into a businesslike affiliation; and I think it is desirable that we go at it cautiously and carefully. We will have to convince a whole lot of people. I think the thing is moving along all right; and I would like to ■ see this thing put before the florists' clubs and voted upon. That would be the first step in the programme of bringing about affiliation; at least that is the way it presents itself to me. Mr. Farenwald : I want to make myself clear on my amendment. I want to hurry it up so that the S. A. F. will accept the membership of these clubs at once. We cannot go to the florists' clubs and argue to them on the desirability of this thing until we know whether the Society of American Florists will accept them. That is why I want to make an amendment, so that a committee can get up a proposal and report on it tomorrow morning for ac- tion by this society, that we may have something definite to go by. We all want affiliation, so what is the use of making words over it? Let us stop talking and go ahead. We have plenty of time to formulate some method by which this shall, be carried out. We do not need to use a lot of red tape about it. There is nothing to hesitate about. There is no special interest to be hurt by it. Let the florists' clubs get in. If we once decide that it is a good thing to take them in, then we can convince them that it is a good thing. But do not let us delay another year. The committee can get to work at once; the lines are laid out for them. We all feel that we must come to- gether. Let us then make the step and advise the florists' clubs that we are ready to accept their membership. Then before our nex; meeting we will have accomplished something. What I do not like to see is the putting it oft for another year. We will go to sleep about it again; we will get cool. While we are at fever heat we should be able to accomplish something. That is why I want this thing pushed ahead. President Farquhar: The chair un- derstands, Mr. Farenwald, that you simply want to add to this motion of Mr. Gude's that the committee are to report tomorrow morning; is that all? Mr. Gude : I accept that amend- ment. Mr. Vincent : As seconder of Mr. Gude's motion I, too, accept that. Mr. Gude : Then my motion is, that a committee of five be appointed to take up the proposition and bring in recommendations at tomorrow morn- ing's session. Past President Hill : Why appoint a special committee? Why not put it up to the executive committee to de- cide? You will save time by doing it. There is another thing, you have to go into the by-Ia.ws of our society and see whether you can do that. I would like to make an amendment that it be referred to the executive committee to report tomorrow morning. Mr. Gude : Perfectly agreeable to me. President Farquhar : Is that agree- able to you, Mr. Farenwald? Mr. Farenwald : Yes, sir. A Member : The matter of affilia- tion I think is the fine thing that we could take up. I have had quite a good deal of experience along that line in Manitoba during the last six years in reference to the Manitoba associa- tions. We have affiliated, and it has 19 f^ The American Florist. 313 been workiriK fine. Wo can do a great deal more than we had lipen able to do before dining the last 15 years. I would like til suggest that you do not get in too blK a hurry. The Rose and Carnation Sm'ietles have not all their members her.-. I think the better way for you is to appoint a committee and let them work it out. President Faniuhar: We must dis- pose of this motion first. We have already had two amendments; we can- not have a third. The question be- fore the house now is on Mr. Gude's amendment. Those in favor of the motion in its present form, that the executive committee consider the rec- ommendations of Mr. Farenvvald and report at the session on Friday morn- ing, will so signify in the usual man- ner; contrary, likewise. The motion is carried, and so ordered. Report of Tellers of Election, Benjamin Hammond : The tellers have to report that there was but one ballot cast, and that the ofKcial bal- lot shows the unanimous election of the following officers for the ensuing year, viz. : President, Theodore Wirth, Minneap- olis. Vice-President, P. Welch, Boston, Mass. Secretary, John Young, New York. Treasurer, William F. Kasting, Buf- falo, N. Y. Response By President-Elect Wirth. Mr. President and gentlemen, I want to ask you to be lenient with me and not to insist on my making a speech, for the simple reason that I am not in a position just now, or frame of mind, to properly express to you my feeling. I cannot tell you how much I want to thank you for the honor you have bestowed on me. I do not know whether in my humble way I will be able to fill the position as It ought to be filled; but I know one thing, and that is this, that I shall do my very best and exert all that is in me for the advancement of the S. A. F. I shall work hard and shall try to use my very best judg- ment. I shall only hope to succeed with your kin.l assistance, and there- fore bespeak y:mv co-operation. Gen- tlemen, I thank you. iResponse By Treasurer-Elect Kasting-. Mr. President, members and friends, it is needless for me to tell you how much I appreciate your kindly feeling in electing me again your treasurer. I have talked so often during this convention that you must all know me, and I do not want to get into this record too often or I might become the subject of criticism; but I assure you that I appreciate this action from the bottom of my heart. I thank one and all of you for this renewed mark of confidence in me. Response of Secretary-Elect Young. Mr. President and gentlemen, like Mr. Kasting. I may say that I deeply appreciate the honor of being re-elected to this office of secretary. I will only say how pleasant I find the work. It has been very agreeable, in fact fasci- nating. I want also to say that I think the society is going ahead in splendid shape. I think all of the movements that are being advanced in the society are for the general good, and that this effort toward aiBliation is going to amount to something. I hope to see some good from it before another year or so. I shall be very happy to do anything I can tor any member of the society at any time. Through the action of the board of directors a suitable otBce has been pro- vided for the secretary in New York; I want all members to know that that office belongs to each member of the society, and that you can make it your headquarters every time you come to New York. I will be glad to take care of any mail or look after any com- mission. You will always find me in the office ready to carry out any work of the society. I hope you will not forget that that office is there as the office of the society in New York, and you can make yourselves at home there. I also wish to say that I have been in Minneapolis for the last six weeks and have been closely associated with Mr. Wirth during all that time, and have noticed his habits of work. I have never known a man to work harder for this society. He has put in night after night paying close atten- tion to the carrying out of every lit- tle detail. I think that every member here appreciates how conscientiously every detail in connection with this convention has been carried out. All of it originated in Mr. Wirth's fertile brain. If he is able to do as presi- dent only half of the work that he has done as your vice-president, then this society will continue to make great strides forward. I hope that next year this outside exhibition will be continued in Boston. It will prob- ably be hard to get anyone to look after it as carefully as Mr. Wirth has; still I think if the Boston members will assist the other officers of the society it will be done. I think that this outside exhibit will command even better support another year. I think those that have made exhibits out here appreciate that it has been a good business move; in fact, they have ex- pressed their opinions to that effect. If there are any suggestions that any member wants to make for the good of the society you will find me always ready to receive them. I want to carry out everything in this office as well as it can be done. I want to thank you. gentlemen, most heartily for re-electing me for another year. School Gardening Committee Report. In the city of Milwaukee there is a beautiful ornamental park on Grand avenue, in which is a monument of George Washington. At the foot of the pedestal stands a mother and her young son. The mother points up- ward to Washington. This is an ob- ject lesson of the first order, inspir- ing the child to high Ideals. Home gardening in Milwaukee is being well looked after arid the results in that direction have set an example country wide. The work of the school gar- den Is an economic incentive that is producing valuable results; the home garden transforms many a barren lot into a bit of productive land, carry- ing with it habits of industry and thrift. The florists of America, scattered the country over, in the smaller cities and villages are a local object les- son to inspire the growth of practical beauty. The products of the green- house, large or small, are visible in the cheering and beautifying of home, school or public occasion. Your com- mittee, realizing this important work. has as far as lay in its power, aided in stirring up this spirit by sending an illustrated circular letter, nicely printed, to every superintendent of schools where a member of the Society of American Florists resides, and to each commissioner of education in every state. The school garden work is enthusiastically done in many cities. Here in Minneapolis and St. Paul will be found notable examples of school gardening at its best. In Milwaukee Committeeman Whitnal has made a mark in beautifying plain places. Washington, D. C, 30 years ago and less, was unkempt and untidy; today It is largely a "tidy town." One woman was a prime mover there. Miss Sipe, and the government department fol- lowed suit. In Cleveland, O., Miss Miller has done, I believe, more to improve plain home surroundings by her school garden work than John D. Rockefeller with his huge benefac- tions. At Wilkesbarre, Pa., is another ex- ample. Seybold, who at Baltimore helped start the school garden work In that city, is now transforming Wilkesbarre. In Georgia, in the city of Athens, teachers for other schools are being trained as time will permit, and this work wherever it is done starts a spirit of local leadership in tidiness and beauty. Wherever you find the taste developing among the people for tidiness there comes with certainty the demand for flowers. The larger cities have led off in this work and, of course, the cities are the great commercial markets for flowers and the school garden and home garden create a de- sire for these beautiful products of the florist trade. In Fishkill Landing school we had a teacher who had a class largely made up of the pupils of the second grade, and this lady gave as much attention as time would allow to na- ture study. Children who may never make professors or bookkeepers would take an interest in this work and stick to it, developing mentally along that line of practical benefit without doubt for future years. In Canada the value of school garden work is proba- bly more appreciated than in the smaller towns of the United States. At Guelph, Ont., attention is given to giving the teachers some personal in- struction to be used in their profes- sional work. In Louisville, Ky., much work has been done in flower growing, especially bulbs, hyacinths, tulips, daf- fodils. In Philadelphia work in the school garden line is keeping up. Will- iam Penn's original plan was to make and keep his new town a green town, where sunlight may shine and com- fort and peace prevail. In 1912 over 92,000 children attended these gardens. At Rock Hill, S. C, the teaching of school garden work and showing the mill hands how to make gardens is being pressed by J. L. Carberry, un- der the direction of the United States Department of Plant Culture. In Rhode Island, at the state college, Kingston, Ernst K. Thomas is in real earnest developing school and home gardens. He advocates flower borders for each vegetable bed, and in a school garden plot puts a flower bed in the center. "At Hartford, Conn., in a tour of the parks recently, evidence was visible of the home culture of door- yards and the opportunity for the lit- tle folks to learn how to make gar- dens for flowers, etc. 314 The American Florist. Aug. j( The Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco is plan- ning to have a grand showing of school gardens, and in all this work no man stands in more effective posi- tion to uplift his community than the member of the Society of American Florists. The school garden fosters the activities of child life, the home garden certainly develops the sense of ownership and respect for private property. This we witnessed in our own community, and no florist's es- tablishment ever did a town anything but good. These examples here cited are only one here and there, picked out from a mass of correspondence, showing the interest in this work. As has been said, the committee thus far has simply gone as far as prac- tical in suggestions with the school men in charge of the local schools to have an eye on a grand good work, that is school gardening wherever It may be taken up. On motion of E. Allan Peirce, amended and seconded by "W. ■ F. Gude, the report was received and or- dered published in the proceedings. Past President Asmus : I know that Mr. Hammond is looking for ideas, and I would like to tell him what they have done in Chicago. The city authorities have set aside a certain amount of land, and on one day of the week the schools in the section of the city where such portions of land are located send their pupils to this plot of land, and the park board supply a man who is a good- hand at explaining things, and he tells the children how to cultivate and care for a garden plot thus set aside. It strikes me that we ought to urge that the same thing be done in other cities. Friday Morning' Session. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON AFFILIATION. The executive committee, after delib- erating on the subject committed to them on yesterday, recommend as fol- lows : That the fee for members of any regular florists' clubs who wish to join the S. A. P. as a body will be re- duced to $3.00 for the first year, and the annual dues thereafter to be $2.00 a year for each member thereof. These dues must be paid to the S. A. F. by the treasurer of each club and not by the members individually, and we fur- ther recommend that our constitution and by-laws be amended to comply with this recommendation. President Farquhar : You have heard the recommendation of the com- mittee. What is your pleasure? Mr. Totty: I move the adoption of the recommendation. Mr. Bunyard : A matter of that kind should have 30 days' notice if it is a constitutional amendment. President Farquhar : It is merely a recommendation. It lies over until the next convention. Mr. Bunyard : Then I take great pleasure in seconding the motion to adopt the recommendation. Mr. Irwin Bertermann : With due respect ' to the recommendation, it seems to me that the last sentence amounts to a joker. I do not see how it will be possible for any club to take advantage of this, simply because we always have a few who are not willing to join and become members of the S. A. P., and for that reason I think it will practically eliminate all that we intend to do. President Farquhar : I do not un- derstand that this necessitates all of the membership of a club joining, but merely such members as may wish to join; but they must pay through their treasurer, and not individually. The society will look to the treasurer of the club, not to the individual member, for the fee. Secretary Young : That was my un- derstanding of it. Mr. Farenwald : In answer to Mr. Bertermann's inquiry, I want to state that the idea is that the club as a body joins the S. A. P., not simply some of the members of the club; that is not the idea; we want the whole club to pass on this among themselves and decide that they are going to join the S. A. P., all of them. If, for in- stance, the Minneapolis Florists' Club have a meeting and say, "Prom now on our yearly dues will be $5.00 in- stead of $3.00," then all members lie- longing to that club have to pay $^0 if they want to stay members. In the same way here, the dues of the club will be raised to make up this money that would be due the S. A. P., and any member not wanting to join the S. A. F. would simply drop out of the club, and that would be the end of it. W. A. Manda: I think it is the place of the S. A. P. to offer an induce- ment to all horticultural and floricul- tural bodies to join, and I wish that that may be done, so that any club can join, and that any member of such club would only have to pay for joining not to exceed $1.00. I think $1.00 would be enough. It is no use to shake hands with ourselves. I do not want to criticise the former presi- dents, but I must say that they did not take care of these different societies, they did not see their coming devel- opment. Because of this society not doing justice to them, these subsidiary societies had to separate from the original mother society, just as is the case in a family if a man raises a family of boys and the boys do not see any encouragement at home they will go out for themselves. After they are once established for them- selves it is pretty hard for them to come back again and work for the parents. President Farquhar : I would say that there is time to make this sug- gested change. We are not amend- ing the constitution now by the adop- tion of the recommendation. The final taking effect of this must be left over until the convention of next year; but adopting the recommendation of the executive committee puts, it on record for action at next year's convention. I think there will be ample opportun- ity between now and then to consider this matter of Mr. Manda's and many others that will arise in connection with this question. President Farquhar : Gentlemen, you have heard this recommendation, which has been read twice. I think it is unnecessary to read it again. It is moved by Mr. Totty and seconded by Mr. Bunyard that the recommendation be adopted. All those in favor of the adoption of this recommendation and amending the constitution and by-laws so as to give it affect, such changes to be made at the next convention, will please say "Aye"; those opposed "No." The "Ayes" have it, and the recommendation is adopted. We will next listen to the report of the judges of the outdoor exhibit, which will be submitted by Walter Mott : Outside Planting. BEPOBT OF JUDGES. The committee of judges on outside planting beg to report as follows : Thos. Meehan & Sons, Dresher, Pa. — - A splendid collection of conifers. C. N. Ruedlinger, Minneapolis, Minn. — A varied collection of hybrid per- petual, hybrid tea roses, etc.; also a good assortment of hardy shrubs. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. — A very large display of gladi- oli, cannas and dahlias, hardy chrysan- themums, Viola cornuta. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. — A most comprehensive collection of herbaceous plants; an excellent col- lection of aquatics; a grand display of the new brilliant Cardinal climber; beds of cannas, especially one of the new pink Hungaria. ■ W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J. — An interesting planting, includ- ing evergreen shrubs, conifers, golden privet and Japanese maples. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. — An extensive collection of conifers, flower- ing shrubs, and artistically filled vases of foliage plants. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, L. I. — A collection of his well known gladi- oli, including Aline, Burnham, Dawn, Ray, Scribe, etc. A. T. Boddington, New York. — ^A splendid display of gladiolus America and canna King Humbert. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. — An ex- ceptionally fine display of the lovely gladiolus Peace, which proves itself an ideal out-door variety. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. — An extensive display of cannas and gladi- oli in new and standard varieties. Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. — A collection of gladioli embrac- ing many of the newer sorts, all of commercial value. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. — A very fine and interesting display of standard varieties of cannas includ- ing Meteor, a startling red, in the opinion of your judges the best canna shown on the grounds. Also Panama, a giant salmon; Blanche Wintzer, pure white; Olympia, rosy cinnamon; Bea- con, flaming scarlet, these with many other sorts forming a splendid set of novelties. H. P. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa. —An exhibit of canna King Humbert and their new scarlet Geranium Helen Michell. Wm. Tricker, Arlington, N. J. — A bed of Perry's lythrum, bordered with the new hardy golden vinca; the ly- thrum, while past its best, shows evi- dence of considerable merit. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. — An exhibit of geranium Scarlet Redder, a variety well worthy of place among scarlets. Carl Malmquist, Minneapolis, Minn. — A planting of the splendid petunia Rosamond. P. H. De Witt & Co., Wooster, O. — An exhibit of geranium Ruby and pelargoniums Wurtembergia and Easter Greeting. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago. — An exhibit of double petunias. C. A. Schaefer, La Crosse, Wis. — An exhibit of geranium Scarlet Redder and canna King Humbert. Merriam Park Greenhouses, Minne-I apolis, Minn. — An exhibit of geraniums,/ the popular varieties Alphonse Ricarctj and Enrich. Nagel Greenhouses, Minneapolis,! Minn. — An exhibit of geraniums Glory| of Prance. ig^s- The American Florist. 315 L. S. Donaldson & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. — Two very artistic formal beds and standard vases. H. B. Whltted, Minneapolis, Minn.— A formal bed, very artistically and at- tractively arranged; also vases well filled. Win Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. — An exhibit of lilies and verbenas. W. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. — A bed of oanna Mrs. W. F. Kasting, bordered with pennisetum. Erie Floral Co. — A large bed of can- na Alphonse Bruvier. E. F. W'interson Co., Chicago.— An exhibit of canna King Humbert. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul,. Minn.— An excellent collection of hardy ever- greens, shrubs and trees. Lakewood Cemetery Greenhouse, Minneapolis, Minn. — An exhibit of four standard vases, well filled. Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. — An exhibit of a pair of stand- ard vases well filled. Board of park commissioners, Minne- apolis, Minn. — A very extensive and at- tractive exhibit of conifers, geraniums, cannas, asters, etc. In the opinion of your judges great credit is due Theodore Wirth, superin- tendent of parks, Minneapolis, for the arduous task of getting the foregoing exhibits together, arranging same so artistically and effectively, and for the excellent care shown in the condition of all exhibits. This plan of out-door exhibits so satisfactorily carried out here, should in the opinion of your judges, be made an annual feature of our conventions. J. R. FOTHEEINGHAM, E. B. Geoege, Walter Moti, Judges. Artificial Flower Exhibits. President Farquhar : The next mat- ter before the convention is "Discus- sion and action on the folowing rec- ommendation of the board of direc- tors : 'Resolved, That it is the sense of the board of directors that some action be taken by the society where- by exhibits of artificial flowers at our trade exhibits and flower shows be ex- cluded.' " Chas. H. Totty : I would like just to state a word in advance, as I was the original mover of this resolution, ■for the reason that the question came up at the National Flower Show in New York city regarding the advisa- bility of admitting artificial flowers, and I wanted to get a ruling on the matter from the society. It was not intended, at least under my concep- tion of it, to refer so much to our trade exhibitions. That is a different proposition. The thought in my mind was that the flower show committee wanted a ruling. Of course we feel that "this is an educational body. We are trying to educate the public to the intelligent and proper use of flow- ers, and we did not think it was a just comparison to put artificial flow- ers in there with the natural fiowers. The trade exhibition here is a differ- ent proposition. They have their uses, we have nothing to say about that. ' But we do feel that the so- ciety should go on record as not per- mitting them to be placed in the flower show under the auspices of this so- ciety. President Farquhar : Do you make any motion, Mr. Totty? Mr. Totty : I will make a motjpn, If you so wish, that artificial flowers be excluded from our llower shows. The point is that If a man buys space In a flower show ho is entitled to put in that space anything that reasonably can be included there; but we do not feel that artificial flowers belong In a flower show. W. A. Manda : I rise to say that if it is not proper that artificial flow- ers or artificial plants should be ex- hibited at a flower show under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, certainly it is not proper, I think, to have them at a trade exhibit under the auspices of the same so- ciety. I think it is time that you should take a firm stand in this mat- ter. This society, as its name im- plies, has been started to advance horticulture and floriculture, not to degrade it, not to have these abom- inations, these imitations of God's na- ture let go that way. Look through the list of the originators of the So- ciety of American Florists, and how many of these artificial men do you find there? We have started this so- ciety, we have carried along its work, and I think if we are true to our name and to our calling, we should forever put a stop to these artificial abominations. What would John Thorpe, the father of this society, think of us if he knew we allowed these things to go unchecked? What would William R. Smith, the father of the national charter, think of us? He would turn over in his grave if he knew that anything like that should be allowed to go unchecked. The gen- tlemen who deal in these commodities have a perfect right to sell them to those who want them. We do not want to prohibit their sale. We sim- ply want to go on record that we are not offering them shelter under our wing to foster these things and put them out upon the unsuspecting pub- lic. Suppose, for instance, that this was- a temperance meeting that had hired this hall, and for a few filthy dollars, suppose they rented space in the hall to beer or whisky men, etc.? Suppose that the Young Women's Christian Association were to put up a building, would they rent out stores in it to liquor men? Would they al- low their rooms to be used for vicious purposes? In the same way, we do not want to prostitute the work of nature and the work of God. I hope before this meeting closes we will cast a vote that these artificial things that do not belong to us, that do not har- monize with or come within our call- ing, be not shown here. We need the accessories, we need the basket men, the ribbon men, and everything else that we use, but to take in these arti- ficial things, they do not come under the name that we go under. F. H. Traendly : As I understand it, Mr. Totty's motion calls for the ex- clusion of artificial flowers from the flower shows, is that it? President Farquhar : That is right. Mr. Traendly : The resolution as printed in the programme says they shall be excluded from the trade exhi- bition also. President Farquhar : Mr. Totty here desires that they shall still be permis- sible in the trade exhibitions. Mr. Traendly : I would offer an amendment that they be also excluded from our trade exhibition at our an- nual conventions. W. A. Mando : I will second that motion, but Mr. Totty's motion has never been seconded. A Member : I will second Mr. Totty's niotion. President Farquhar : Now then, the question is on Mr. Traendly's amend- ment. Mr. Traendly : I want to read' a newspaper clipping. It says: "The feature of the convention was the ex- hibit of preserved ferns, flowers and plants, for sale by one of the exhibi- tors from one of the eastern states. These plants are treated with a chem- ical compound which preserves the plant in all their glory as nature col- ored them, and as such preserved them for use in all their natural beauty, etc." One of the other papers published at the same time had a little bit dif- ferent article. It reads : "The pre- pared plants and -leaves displayed by 'Blank & Co.' was the feature of the convention. Beautiful vines and leaves drooping over a trellis looking lifelike and real and retaining the colors be- stowed by nature attracted the atten- tion of the crowds attending the, con- vention." When two big newspapers can publish articles like that saying that the main feature of our conven- tion was the artificial plants and flow- ers, I think it has come to a pretty pass. Anybody reading an article like that if they went into a store would say. "The main feature of the florists' convention was the artificial flowers, and I suppose the thing is to buy the artificial ones." It certainly gives peo- ple a very bad impression, and I think it is one thing that we should cut out. W. F. Gude : While those newspa- per articles read by Mr. Traendly are unfortunate for those that grow natu- ral flowers, to me they signify no more than lack of interest on the part of our publicity committee in permitting erroneous information to get into the newspapers for the lack of proper in- formation that they ought to have pub- lished. I do not sell artificial flowers; I have no use for them; but, gentle- men, they have their place, and I want the man who wants to discriminate against artificial flowers or the acces- sories that are necessary in any way to assist the suitable artistic arrange- ment which the public demands today, by which we can display an orchid or any other flower to its very best ad- vantage, to discriminate between what is an artificial and what is a natural flower. I cannot discriminate any more than I can discriminate between work and play. We want to go very slow before we make a rule here that arti- ficial flowers should be excluded. You certainly do not want to do it in the trade exhibition or you will hurt the conventions to a very, very large ex- tent, a great deal more than I believe anyone anticipates. So far as the na- tional or local flower shows are con- cerned, I think the committee who have been so successful in handling the former three shows, would certainly be able to cope with any proposition of that kind that comes up. I do not think that this is the time or place for that thing to be dealt with. If they want to do that, let them come in here, and state what they want to discrim- inate against, ribbons, wires, paper boxes, lace collars, andall the things that are absolutely necessary. What is a fern leaf that is prepared? W. A. Manda: No, that grows. "Wr. F. Gude : I certainly hope there will not be anything done with this. 316 The American Florist. Aug. JO, Of course it is on tlie programme, tout the members_do not realize the serious- ness of this. You are going to create an irreparable loss to this society by discriminating against artificial flow- ers as you do here- The management can take care of that. I do not think it is the time or place for that in this convention. That is my view, and I do not handle any, I do not sell any. Irwin B'ertermann : I am much in- clined to the views of Messrs. Totty and Gude in this respect. There has been some question as to the construc- tion of the term "artificial flowers." Possibly "manufactured" flowers might be a better term as including metal and manufactured goods and paper. It would also give permission to use the prepared flowers and leaves which are of value and also of duty. It further seems to me that a great many of the better class of flower stores through- out the country are inclined to use lib- erally prepared leaves and forms of flowers which are valuable to our pro- fession. Further, it seems that the manufactured flower and the prepared flower will find its proper level, it will find its proper resting place. It will never surpass the beauty nor the place of the natural flower. They are willing to come to our conventions and to our flower shows and fill a corner; they are willing to pay us their small con- tribution which we accept. I do not think that any of us need fear that the good taste of the American people will ever prefer the manufactured flower to nature's wares. President Farquhar : Is that in the form of an amendment, Mr. Berter- mann, the insertion of the word "man- ufactured" in place of "artificial"? Mr. Bertermann : The insertion of the word "manufactured" in place of "artificial." Yes, sir. Past President "Vincent : My views coincide with my friend Mr. Gude's and Mr. Bertermann's, and you will find that when this matter was brought up be- fore the executive board as one of that board, I voted no; and I still would vote no on it, because I see trouble ahead; and I think I have eyes that I can see pretty plainly with. I want to move you, sir, to lay the whole matter on the table. President Farquhar : Those in favor of laying this matter on the table will please say "Aye"; those opposed, "No." The ayes have it. Vauglian and Other Absentees. Mr. Farquhar : "There are two mem- bers of our society who I believe have been present, at every meeting until this one. One of these members is de- layed on account of illness in his fam- ily abroad. I refer to J. C. Vaughan. The other is John Wescott, who had intended to be here, but for some rea- son he has not appeared. It has been suggested by some of the members that a telegram be sent, and I thought proper to have the telegram come from the convention, if the convention saw fit. "W. F. Gude : Mr. President, know- ing both of those gentlemen well, I may say without fear of contradiction that there never were two men that worked harder for the uplift of our business, including the sports. There never were two more loyal members of this or any other association. I, there- fore, move that a suitable telegram be sent to J. C. Vaughan and John Wes- cott. Past President Stewart : I will fur- ther move that we include the names of Robert Craig and Adam Graham. Mr. Pierson : I second that, and sug- gest that the telegram be sent in the name of the president of the society. President Farquhar : Do you accept the amendment? Mr. Gude : Yes, sir. The chair now put the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Gude : There is just one matter that I should like to include in the report of the committee on tariff and legislation, which I made the other any. There is just one item from the Orchid Importers' Association which I want to oflicially include in that re- port, and ask the society's endorsement of. It was handed to me by Mr. Struck and came oflicially from the president of the Orchid Importers' Association, namely, that the following be included in the bill : "Orchids, wild, as collect- ed, a specific duty of six cents per plant be levied. Orchids, established or cultivated, in pots or other recepta- cles, twenty-five per cent ad valorem." That is what they ask for. Whether we can get it in this bill I do not know; but in order to make some headway we would like to have some ofiicial en- dorsement toy this association, which can be done by adding that to the re- port presented the other morning. Moved by Mr. Bbel, seconded by Mr. Struck, that this matter be added. Mo- tion carried unanimously. "W. F. Gude : It seems to me that some recognition should be given to the action . taken by the Supreme Lodge of the World at its annual meeting held in Cincinnati about two weeks ago, when it adopted by unani- mous vote a resolution urging upon all loyal Moose the observance of Mother's day. We are talking pub- licity all the time, while publicity is going right straight past us and we do' not seem to grasp it. There are any number of organizations in the United States that would be only too glad to help us, and some, as in this case of the Loyal Order of Moose, comprising some five hundred thou- sand members in the United States, have already done so. The action which their grand lodge took will be heralded toy them through their regu- lar official communications to every one of their subordinate lodges no matter where they are dispersed. Can you think of any better publicity than that, and all without its being asked for by any florist? Should we not in some way recognize action of that kind? I believe we can get a good deal of value out of it. I do not know what action we can take in this mat- ter looking toward a recognition of the action of the Loyal Order of Moose in reference to Mother's day. I believe it would be quite appropri- ate, and would like to have the views of other members upon this matter. Past President Stewart : It seems to me it is a question as to how far Ve can wisely go in showing our ap- proval of action of this kind owing to possible misinterpretation of our motive. We cannot convince the pub- lic, the members of the Loyal Order of Moose or anybody else, that our action is entirely unselfish. We do love flowers. We would not be in the flower business if we did not love them. That may be said of practically everybody in the florist business, that he is fond of flowers and plants and nature as thus displayed; but we can- not tell the public that, for they would wink the other eye. They think we are in it for what we can make out of it, and if we go on record toe- fore the public as approving this ac- tion taken we may be misunderstood. I do not mean to say that I am op- posing such a motion. I only thought this an opportune time to put in a word so that we do not announce too broadly to the public that we are hurrying through anything of this sort. Mr. Ebel : There has been a great deal of criticism in the papers already that' this thing is being pushed in the interest of the florists. It is really a sentimental idea, and I think the less we say about it the better. We as florists should not be identified with it too closely. I have seen a good deal of criticism in some papers dur- ing the last year or two on it. Mr. Hammond : It seems to me that for this society to ask fraternal organizations to advise people to wear flowers would toe a little too far fetched. I would suggest that you uphold the dignity of the societ3% and not make yourselves too conspicuous. President Farquhar : There is no. motion toefore the house, so that mat- ter may toe dropped if it is thought unwise. If anytoody wants to make a motion in favor of it we can discover the sentiment of the convention. If there is no action desired we will pro- ceed to further tousiness. Is there any more unfinished business? Is there anything under the head of new business? J. J. Hess : For the last 2.5 years- I remember when the 15 per cent dis- count for outside business such as we get over the country was the rule. Now the Florists' Telegraph Delivery has made it 20 per cent, and country merchants get 25 per cent. I think it would be a good idea to impress upon the florists all over the country that we are not going to gn'e these- country merchants 25 per cent off. I am not here to tell you this just on my own account, tout I am speak- ing for the good of all the florists in the country. I think there is no flor- ist in the country who makes more than 25 per cent in his business him- self, and then why should we give 2.5 per cent to these country merchants? We get letters every day asking 25- per cent off. I think this matter should be set before the florists all over the country properly. That is what we are here for, for the de- velopment of the florists' interests. President Farquhar : Personally I think that uniform action throughout the country is most desirable. It helps business very greatlj". Mr. Hess : I think the country merchant ought not to be entitled to 25 per cent. Past President Asmus : While I am interested in that line of tousiness, I think this matter is entirely one that can be handled through the Telegraph Delivery Association, and inasmuch as it has been the policy of this society to keep away from making any prices or things of that kind, I think it would not be possible for us to do anything of that kind here. President Farquhar : I think it is unnecessary. Is there any other new tousiness, gentlemen? I will at this time then appoint the committee on (9^3- The American Florist. 31T final ri'solutlons, ami will name on thai committee) William J. Stewart, Michael Uaikor and A. T. do la Mare. If there is no other business wo will stand adjourned until 3 o'clock, when we will reconvene and listen to the lecture by Leonard Barron, which will bo given in the ball room up- stairs. I want to give notice also that at that time Colonel D. O. Lively win make an address upon the plan of work ot the Department oi; Agri- culture at the Panama-Pacific Inter- national E.xposition, wliich will also be given in the ballroom at the close of Mr. Barron's lecture. Friday Afternoon Session. The convention reassembled in the ballroom oi: the Armory at 3 o'clock p. m., President Farquhar in the chair. President Farquhnr said: "Ladies and gentlemen, the flr.st mat- ter before us will be two communica- tions as to which Mr. Gude. our Washington representative, will speak briefly while the room is being fur- ther darlvened for the better showing of the lantern slides to accompany Mr. Barron's lecture." Mr. Gude : Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, in making my ofBcial report previously to this convention, both as your Washington representa- tive and as chairman of the committee from the American Rose Society and the Society of American Horticultur- ists looking toward the establishment of a rose garden at the national capi- tal under the superintendence of the United States Government, I said that I hoped that before the next annual meeting of this society would take place that rose garden would be an accomplished fact, and that its official recognition by the United States government would be had. I am happy to state right now that on my return from luncheon I found a special delivery letter from Washing- ton, D. C, stating that the desired permission by the United States De- partment of Agriculture had been granted, so that we have nothing more to wait for, but can go ahead. Thus you see we are twelve months ahead of time. The other communication I received as 1, came into the hall here is a telegram from our dear ex-Presi- dent Edwin Lonsdale. He wires from Lompoc, California, as follows: "Will- iam F. Gude, florist, National Guard Armory, Minneapolis, Minn: Accept $5.00 for the Smith Memorial. _ Best wishes to all. Edwin Lonsdale." President Farquhar : I have great pleasure in now introducing as the lecturer of the afternoon a young man whom I have known longer than any- one I have known here, Leonard Barron. His father was one of my early em- ployers. He was then superintendent of the Royal Horticulture Society of London. At that time our lecturer was five years old. He has had a thorough training in practical horti- culture in England. He was for many years sub-editor of perhaps the lead- ing horticultural journal in the world, the London Gardeners' Chronicle. He comes to us this afternoon to tell us of American gardens, and I am sure we will all be pleased to get Mr. Bar- ron's views on American gardens as they shall be presented not only by word of mouth but by the beautiful illustrations which he has made. LadSes and gentlemen, I have great pleasure in Introducing Leonard Bar- ron. Mr. Barron, editor of the Garden Magazine of New York, and horticul- tural editor of Country Life in Amer- ica, then delivered his lecture under the title, "Glimpses of American Gar- dens," illustrating the same by a series of beautiful lantern slides. Mr. Barron also showed a series of maps exhibiting the climatic conditions of the United States and explaining the cultural groups into which the States divide. Beginning next with the gar- dens of the South, where the settle- ment was first made, the lecturer went through the historical gardens from the Ih'st survey made in Savan- nah, coming up through the gardens of Charleston, Maryland, Mount Ver- non, New York city, and then up the Hudson Valley, showing a picture of the first botanical garden established in America by Dr. Hosack, known as the Elgin Botanic Garden, which was located at about Fifty-sixth street and Madison avenue. New York city, about where the grounds of the old Columbia University used to be. All trace of that garden was lost until some few years ago when it was re- located. The lecturer then, going up into New England, showed a series of colored slides of the garden spot of America, various collectors' gardens and gardens of personal interest, com- ing clear through to the west and concluding with a series of views in California. President Farquhar : Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure we are all in- debted to Mr., Barron for this inter- esting journey that he has taken us through the gardens of America and some in Europe. If anyone would like to ask Mr. Barron any question I am sure he will be pleased to answer. If there are no questions, the chair will recognize Mr. Gude. W. F. Gude : Mr. President, I am sure that all those present have had a very delightful trip and have great- ly enjoyed the remarks by Mr. Bar- ron as well as the pictures he has shown us. I move you, sir, that a hearty vote of thanks be extended the lecturer for the very magnificent hour we have spent with him. The motion carried by unanimous vote. President Farquhar : Before we ad- journ there are several matters to be brought up. We have here a gen- tleman whom I announced would ad- dress you on the subject of horticul- ture at the Panama-Pacific Interna- tional Exposition. He would like to say a few words to you. Mr. Lively has the floor. Horticulture at San Francisco Exposition. Address by Col. Daniel O'Connell Lively. chie£ of tbe department of live stock. Panama-Pacific Industrial Exposition, at the twenty-ninth an- nual convention of the Society of American Florists, Minneapolis, August 22, 1913. Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen : On behalf of the Panama-Pacific In- ternational Exposition, representing Mr. Dennison, chief of the department of horticulture, I desire to express his thanks for the opportunity that has been afforded to say something about the plan and scope of horticul- ture in connection with the Panama- Pacific International Exposition. I am not a horticulturist. My life work has been cast in other lines; but it so happened that I was up in this part of the United States, and Mr. Dennison, who is a floriculturist and horticulturist of note, asked me to appear befoi'e this body to represent him. If I fall in calling your atten- tion to this department you will ideal- ize that it is because of the fact that I have not devoted my time to this so beautiful and so artistic branch (if human endeavor. It is not merely a question of ex- hibits of trees or ornamental shrubs, nnr yet of fruit in its growing or edible process that is desired as an exhibit of horticulture at the Panama- I'aclHc International Exposition but, as well as all these, to have in com- liination the evidence of the great strides the horticultural industry (and by horticulture, I mean as well lloriculture and arboriculture) has made in the past ten years. It is the work of the men who have an active heart interest in the advancement of all lines of the work, who see into the future and strive for real attain- ment, that should have full represen- tation. This is a day of progress, of effort to reach a standard of perfec- tion, of desire to give the world the best of the latest development and to work always for the advancement of conditions as they exist. It is mete and proper that before such a gath- ering as this, made up of the livest men in the country, that the matter of the floricultural exhibit at this in- ternational exposition should be pre- sented. America is the host of the world; the exposition is Calif ornian only because the state was selected by the Government to represent the American people in celebrating a world event. As a nation we are ex- tending an invitation to the countries of the world to bring for our instruc- tion and edification exhibits repre- senting the most successful results of their endeavor. As Americans rep- resenting every phase of the floricul- tural industry in every part of Amer- ica, it is your duty, and it should be a pleasurable one, to take a per- sonal interest and an active part in attending to the proper representation of your varied interests. Education is largely comparative and there is every reason why we should recipro- cate and as hosts present the best ex- amples of everything we produce. With the desire to extend interest in the work of the department of hor- ticulture and to have it thoroughly representative of the industry, the chief of the department has suggested to the president of the Panama- Pacific International Exposition, and he has graciously concurred in the ap- pointment of an advisory committee, consisting of an executive ofiicer of each of the active national organi- zations engaged in furthering and de- veloping the cause of horticulture, floriculture, arboriculture and pomol- ogy in America. Composed of men of national reputation, whose every thought and effort is bent toward a standard of high perfection, this com- mittee should prove .a great factor In the ultimate success of the horticul- tural department of the Panama- Pacific International Exposition. One of the leading features in the Palace of Horticulture, maintained throughout the entire period of the exposition, should be the exhibit of cut flowers. In order that this dis- play may be thoroughly representa- tive and conducted to the entire satis- faction of the trade, as well as the grower and fancier, the chief of the departm.ent of horticulture invites the 318 The American Florist. Atig. JO, executive officers of the association in session, and tlie American Peony So-- ciety, to resolve themselves into the cut flower display committee to un- dertake the assembling and manage- ment of this important feature. John young, secretary of the society of American Florists; Chas. H. Totty, chairman National Flower Show com- mittee; Benj. Hammond, secretary American Rose Society; Harry A. Bunyard, secretary American Sweet Pea Society; A. F. J. Baur, secre- tary American Carnation Society; L. Merton Gage, secretary American Gladiolus Society; Chas. W. Johnson, secretary American Chrysanthemum Society; Bertrand Farr,' president Anberican Peony Society; Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, secretary Ladies' Society of American Florists, should, in my opinion, constitute such a committee, and this committee should, during the present convention, go into executive session and appoint one of the most active members as chairman to take immediate charge of the cut flower display and begin operations. This chairman, having close personal rela- tions with each member of the cut flower committee, would be in a .posi- tion to satisfactorily work out the details for each exhibiting society and the result would be the greatest cut flower display ever made. There may appeiir to be plenty of time to at- tend to such a matter, but, the sooner the movement is started, the sooner the members get to thinking of the ways and means to be employed, and the more advertising it receives at the hands of the members of this com- mittee, the greater the success that will attend its efforts and the finer the exhibit they will be able to assem- ble. The chief of the department stands ready to lend every possible assistance and will give every con- sideration and attention to the sug- gestions of this committee, whose members are also members of the advisory committee of the department of horticulture of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. It is his wish that the entire credit for this display be given to the committee having it in charge and desires that it be known throughout the floral world that the cut flower display as an ex- hibit at the Panama-Pacific Interna- tional Exposition represents the com- bined efforts of those organizations to whose activities the great florioul- tural industry of America owes its high state of progress and develop- ment. The full membership of the advisory committee contains, besides those mentioned: J. P. Brown, sec- retary International Society of Agri- culture; Ren. H. Rice, secretary Na- tional Apple Show; G. "W. Reye, sec- retary National Horticultural Con- gress; C. P. Close, secretary Society for Horticultural Science; J. B. Pil- kington, president American Associa- tion of Nurserymen; C. E. Kendel, secretary American Seed Trade Asso- ciation; F. L. Mulford, secretary American Association of Park Super- intendents; L. A. Goodman, president American Pomological Society; Chas. Downing Lay, secretary American So- ciety of Landscape Architects; H. C. Irish, secretary National Council of Horticulture; Martin C. Ebel, secre- tary National Association of Garden- ers; P. E. Grover, secretary National Association of Retail Nurserymen; C. J. Maloy, secretary Ornamental Growers' Association; R. G. Phillips, secretary International Apple Ship- pers' Association; Hon. "W. M. Hays, secretary American Breeders' Associ- ation; J. F. Wilson, secretary Na- tional Nut Growers' Association, all of whom have been regularly ap- pointed to this committee by the pres- ident of the exposition, Charles C. Moore. The cut flower display and the ex- hibits which will be made in the open and in the magnificent conservatory section of the palace of horticulture should be a keen incentive to hold your great annual ■ convention in San Francisco in 1915. The bureau of conventions of the Panama-Pacific In- ternational Exposition will make all arrangements for the accommodation of your members- The exposition company is building a magnificent million dollar auditorium for the con- venience of visiting organizations who will meet in San Francisco in 1915. Already 150 conventions have officially declared this intention and more are being added every day. There will be every incentive to make San Francisco the objective point during the exposition year. The low- est coast to coast passenger rate ever known will be made by the transpor- tation companies; California offers from a climatic standpoint every in- ducement to the nurseryman and flor- ist. No exposition that has ever been held offers you such an opportunity to exhibit at your best. By reason of our favorable climatic conditions it will be quite possible to carry on the planting of all classes of plants at almost any season of the year. This is a condition which has . never been possible at any previous exposi- tion held in the United States, and it should appeal to all those who de- sire to have their exhibits show to the very best advantage when the gates of the exposition are open to the public. A one-way round trip rate will be made on all exhibit material, and on unreturnable exhibits, that is, exhib- its that will not be reshipped east after the exposition is over, a rate of 60 cents per hundred west of Chi- cago, minimum 20,000 "carload lot, will be in effect. From a business stand- point it is to your advantage, as you know, to exhibit; as American citi- zens and leaders in your respective branches of floriculture it devolves as a duty upon you as hosts. From what do you gain so much favorable ad- vertising as from your flower shows and exhibits? Then the attendance of a great exposition aside, from your participation in awards will accord you greater and more comprehensive advertising than you have ever had, if you enter into this work and make it your personal business. And that is what you are invited to do, to become an integral vital working part of the greatest international exposi- tion ever held in America. Let me say one or two words more at the risk of trespassing upon your time and patience. Tou have listened to a long lecture, and doubtless many lectures throughout this convention which has been held in this magnifi- cent city. When the president of the United States extended an invitation to all the nations of the world to take part in the exposition at San Fran- cisco, he did it with the assurance that the people of California had raised themselves $17,000,000 to carry on this International affair. We did not ask, have not asked, and will not ask the government of the United States for one five-cent piece for the maintenance of that institution. This is the first time that a world's exposi- tion has ever been carried on having the significance that this exposition has. There have been four great world's expositions held : one at Phil- adelphia, celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence; one at Chicago, celebrating the discovery of America; one at St. Louis, cele- brating the Louisiana Purchase; one at Paris, celebrating the ending of a century; so that the significance of these four great expositions was re- trospective and historical in charac- ter. The exposition at San Francisco is the only one that has ever been prepared to celebrate a contempar- aneous event; and therefore it has been arranged that as applied to this exposition nothing that was created or made longer than ten years ago can come into competition. The event which this exposition celebrates, the greatest achievement of mankind, the greatest triumph of the country since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. is worthy of the best thought and the best effort of exposition experts and of all the patriotic people in this and other parts of the world. I am glad to be able to say that up to this time 27 foreign governments have signed up and taken space at that exposi- tion; 2G states— one of which is not Minnesota— have taken space and have prepared to put up buildings at San Francisco. Plans are under way for the erection of buildings for the vari- ous states that have raised funds for that purpose. In those states where the legislatures did not make an ap- propriation, what the outcome will be of course is uncertain; but in this state of Minnesota it looks as if they would finally make proper appropria- tion. The Panama-Pacific International Exposition is the first world's convention that was ever held or that ever will have been held in what may be termed the Pacific area. The people who will attend that ex- position are not . so much accustomed to expositions; but at the same time transportation experts agree that per- haps more than three million people will cross the Rocky mountains to see that exposition in this country. The minimum estimate of the entire attendance is about six million, and they will be made up largely of people of the Pacific coast, China, Japan, the Philippines, and the countries to the south of us who have heretofore not taken part nor have they been repre- sented largely at expositions; so the great lessons which will be taught there for the edification of mankind will be presented to people who have not heretofore had this opportunity. When this exposition was being created all the architects of repute in the world were asked to join together in recommendations for the building. The greatest color expert in the world was procured at a tremendous cost to oversee the color arrangements of the building, and the color arrange- ment and the proportion and design of the buildings and appurtenances will differ so widely and vary so greatly from those of former world's fairs that every one may feel as- igij- The American Florist. :ilrticultui'r ;it the Panama-Pacific International ICxposi- tion will be under the charge of Mr. Dennison, whom I so IVebly represent 'here today, and John Mai'Claren, the great park expert. They i)ropose to build the greatest iiark in the world out of a lot of sand, in other words dunes, and to make it attractive an immense amotmt of money and great effort will be devoted to produce a horticultural exposition that will in every way surpass what has here- tofore been undertaken. More than three hundred thousand plants are now growing there and are lieing transplanted around the liorder lines of the exposition. Trees and growing things that are possible of cultivation in a climate where frost never falls and where there are warm days throughout the whole year, will make of that exposition horticulturally the greatest the world ever saw, and the various plants that will be grown there will be of the greatest educa- tional interest and make of the ex- position a new development and new thought horticulturally. To this great- est of world events collectively and individually you are most cordially invited. Come to San Francisco in 1015, and see what we have prepared there for your entertainment and ed- ucation. President Farquhar : Ladies and- gentlemen, we have heard the elo- quent presentation of this subject by Colonel Lively, which almost makes me feel as though I wanted to take the necessary three or four weeks and spend seven, eight or nine hundred or a thousand dollars to see that ex- poistion. I do not know whether it is the desire of anyone here that we take action now on this or iTot. We have not a large number here, and unless there is such a request — Past President Stewart : I move that we record a vote of thanks in appreciation of the very pleasurable half hour we have spent listening to this gentleman and that the same be spread upon our records. Motion seconded by Mr. Gude. President Farquhar : It is regular- ly moved and seconded that a vote of thanks be tendered to Colonel Live- ly for the invitation and the pleas- ing description he has given us of the coming exposition. Those In favor will signify it in the usual manner, etc. The motion carried unanimously. President Farquhar : The next mat- ter and the best one on our programme will be the report of the committee on final resolutions. I call upon Mr. Stewart, chairman of that committee, for the report. Committee on Final Resolutions. Your committee on final resolutions beg to submit the following resolutions and move their adoption, namely : Whereas : The participants in the twenty-ninth ahnual meeting and ex- hibition of the Society of American Florist.^, members, their ladles and giu'sts. feeling that they have enjoyed a most i)leasurable week in Minneap- olis, and have been surrounde Twouty-ninth Annual Coiiventlou ot the So- ciotv of American Florists, Minneapolis, AiiEiist 19-22. The history of affiliation in our na- tional society has not been a success- ful one. Present and past leaders have tried in vain to amalgamate the scattered Interests, but we cannot stand still, we must advance; so when I come before you with an old topic, but on new lines, I ask you to con- sider it carefully. Don't be hasty in your judgment to condemn. Every one in the profession should try to see his national society strong and able to take care of all our interests. The merging of the membership of the florists' clubs does not touch spe- cial interest. It does not interfere with the workings of the Rose Society, Carnation Society or others, but the interests would blend nicely together, as most of the members of these in- dependent societies will then be mem- bers of the S. A. F. as well, and if properly handled, should prove a boon to the florists' clubs as well as the S. A. F. On March 29 an article by me ap- peared in a trade paper advocating the merging of the florists' clubs mem- bership into the fold of our national society. Then, I said, I was surprised that the florists' clubs had not been merged into the S. A. F. long ago, as that seems the easiest and best way of starting affiliation. I think I can say to you without contradiction that the florists' clubs are the direct offspring of the national society, and therefore we owe her something. The oldest club in the country, the Phila- delphia Club, was started to enter- l.iin the national .society. After this w.is successfully done, the most of the public-spirited and wise got together and thought best to try and keep to- gether those men who got acquainted by this time, and form a iiermanent club on the same lines as the S. A. F., but locally only, and they won out. Tl was not long before other good and true men in the large cities took up the good work started in Phila- delphia. Florists' clubs were started ex'erywhere over the country. Who will estimate the good these florists' clubs have done to our professiim? .\gain I will say, and I think without contradiction from you, that if these florists' clubs had not come to life our profession would not have at- tained the high standard it has today. Well and good, so far. Now fellow members, I do not be- lieve that there is one among you who will not agree to this, that there is strength in concentration of effort. Here we are, members of the S. A. F., joined in convention to uplift and advance our profession. Once a year we come together from all over this great country to counsel. The most of us have not seen each other or heard from each other for a year, and in very many instances for several years, because often one cannot get away to come a long distance to at- tend the convention. Years go by, and one loses interest in the doings- of our national society. That is only- natural. Now, this loss of interest of the individual member is what keeps our national society from grow- ing to dimensions it should long ago have attained. Not that the individ- ual member was not able to attend the convention, but to keep his in- terest alive is the vital question. If we can do this he will be with us al- ways in spirit if not in person. At present he pays his yearly dues, and he will receive proceedings of the convention, and thereby could keep himself posted if he reads it. But how many do? The trade papers will bring an account of the whole trans- action, and the essays as well; that about ends the direct influence of the S. A. F. for a year with most mem- bers. With a florists' club it is dif- ferent; they meet once a month to bring their members there to listen, to think, and to enjoy. That holds their interest. By merging with these clubs, we can bring the same inter- est to bear on the affairs of our na- tional society, in these monthly meet- ings. That would keep the interest alive. We could discuss and digest affairs long before we meet in our yearly convention, when we will have a proper understanding of what is wanted of us. No more striking illustration can I bring before you of what it means to come in contact with the members, and hold their interest in our con- vention, than by showing you the S. A. F.'s records of the last three years, regarding membership fluctuations in these states where the conventions were held : New York, Maryland and Illinois. Illinois had in 1910 70 reg- istered members; in 1911, it was 74; in 1912, when the convention was held in Chicago, it jumped to 19.5. Maryland, in 1910, had .30 registered members; 1911, when the convention came to Baltimore, it increased to r>9; 320 The American Florist. Aug. 30, in 1912, it had fallen back to 47. New York stayed around 130 to 170 for several years; in 1910 it jumped to 238 when the convention was held in Rochester. Last year it had dropped back to 220; on the downward grade again. These figures prove beyond doubt that we must get closer to- gether and keep in touch throughout the year, so that the interest in our national society is kept alive. As long as we are not able to hold these fluctu- ating members, progress, and with it the society's usefulness, will be slow and half-hearted. Once the step is taken to unify our much scattered in- terests, other societies will soon fol- low; as the benefits derived from con- certed action are so many, and so obvious as to appeal to societies now fighting single-handed for advance- ment. A great and strong national society will carry a dignity with it which alone is worth a great deal to every member of our profession, and I feel quite sure it will bring about a change in the attitude of the up- growing generation in regard to hor- ticulture. They will come to realize that it is a science as high in aim and broad in scope as any. This will bring about a higher standard of men employed in horticulture, which in time will work great changes toward the betterment of all. I never had the pleasure to get close to our late friend and member, W. R. Smith of Washington, D. C, so I cannot say for a certainty what was in his mind when for over ten years he tried his best to get the S. A. F. a national charter. A most unusual thing, so I have been informed. I think he was a great dreamer. One of those gifted men who imagine things, and I have no doubt in my mind, when he tried to get this char- ter, his vision showed him the great destiny of horticulture, and while a dreamer, still practical enough to try and give his beloved profession the cloth of security and dignity it needed. He was successful in his attempt, and we reverence him for his achievement. We are thinking of erecting a suit- able memorial for our late friend, W. R. Smith, but fellow members, what better memorial can we put up for him than to build along the lines he dreamed about a strong and powerful national society of horticulture? Build to promote and take care of its vari- ous interests. I feel confident that such must have been his thought and when once those hopes are realized, the gratitude in the hearts of thou- sands of men in our profession, where there are only hundreds now, for the man who long ago saw and provided, as I have said before, the cloth of security and dignity for it. This grat- itude in our hearts toward his mem- ory is the finest memorial we can be- stow on him. and I feel sure he could not wish for any better. Now, fellow members, will you help to bring about the realization of hopes and dreams, not alone of our late friend, but of lots of other members who have spent years of thought and earnest effort to crystallize our long- scattered interest? To start the ever new splitting-up process into special societies and with it the weakening of the old mother society, every one of you before me, and all those who read these lines should feel it his sol- emn duty to bring about a betterment of these conditions. The obstacles are mostly imaginary and fancy, when closer looked into. There really is only one, but an obstinate one, and that is the lethargy and disinterested- ness of the men who will be mostly benefited by this change. "I should worry. It is good enough for me. It has been that way for over 25 years." Such and other sayings of men who should take a keener interest in such affairs is the real stumbling block, but to men of this class I want to ask : Do you realize where progress In this world would be if we kept on that platform? We would be liv- ing in a cave and wearing fig leaves for clothes. No, sir, we must advance, and this craving for better conditions and facilities is what brings about progress. Don't think because you are a member of some florists' club or a member of the Carnation Society that that is all that is needed of you, that there is no necessity to be a mem- ber of the S. A. F. That is wrong. You should take in the whole situa- Adolph Farenwald. tion. Always be broad in your view. Think of others as well. We are al- together in the same boat. So let our motto be "One for all, and all for one." Here are the suggestions I have to make in regard to the duty of the florists' clubs towards the S. A. P. Of course, this depends on the action of the S. A. F. to reject or recommend as best suited for this purpose. The florists' clubs to pay for each mem- ber, from $1.50 to $2.00 into the treas- ury of the S. A. F. These members of the florists' clubs automatically to become members of the S. A. F. by paying this extra fee. Anyone not a member of any florists' club to pay the old dues as now prevail. As this would bring quite a large sum of money into the treasury of the S. A. F. it would enable them to start that so much needed Press Bureau, which is to advertise nation wide, or rather to educate the public through maga- zines and newspapers. To protect our- selves from excessive freight and ex- press rates, to keep in touch with legislation regarding toll on plants, seeds, bulbs and whatsoever pertaining to our business; experiment stations, i schools for gardening, recognition by the government in its mail depart- ments, parcel post, and the census, prove to them that we are worth look- ing after. These are some of the most important issues and enough to show anyone that afiiliation is needed. Of course, all this takes money, and only a large membersip can bring this - change about. Our national society would not have to change its by-laws to any great extent, unless to accept the florists' clubs as part of the S. A. F. or for mutual help and advance. Of course, the dues would have to be regulated to suit the occasion, and the florists' club's' main change would be the year- ly dues as well. To show the work- ing of my suggestions in this merging of the two societies, I would suggest this : the secretary of the florists' club is informed of all matters pertaining to the interest of our national so- ciety affairs, giving us all chances to keep in close touch with such; the florists' club again acting as agent for their members in case of trouble; for instance, an article appeared in one of the Philadelphia papers bear- ing on how costly flowers were to be on Easter, and that the rose growers had formed a trust and were to boost the prices for this occasion. Such foolish statements should be turned over to the secre- tary of the florists' club by members of the club who read the article; the; secretary of the club in turn giving it to the secretary of the national society, who should turn it over to the Press Bureau to correct with the proper article in these papers to coun- teract the damage done. Another suggestion : take an over- charge of expressage as has happened to me. I pay approximately from $75 to $100 per year more expressage than the company has any right to ask for, as the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion regulated these rates for us five or six years ago. But what can I, or one or two others in my locality, do to change this extortion by the express company? Nothing. A strong national society could take this mat- ter up ?/id get us redress in short order. Is that worth two dollars a year to anyone? How much harm was done to the trade through such an occurrence as I have just men- tioned? It is beyond- estimation. Truly it is worth it, for the Philadel- phia florists to pay $2.00 extra per year to have this protection of our national ^society. Of course, these are some of the personal suggestions, and it is up to the committee on aflBliation to work up proper rules and have them enacted at this meeting. But the less red tape the better. The main thing is to get together in as easy, convenient and common-sense a way as possible. I am plain in my talk and suggestions; anybody can see quickly where the benefit for him- self comes in on this movement. As, after all is said and done, the ques- tion is, "how much is it worth to me?" is the ruling spirit of the ma- jority. Take, for instance, Pennsylvania. In 1912 this state had 163 registered members in the S. A. F. The Philadel- phia Florists' Club has nearly 300 act- ive members. We have possibly over 600 florists' club members in Penn- sylvania. There are about five or six clubs in the state, and only 163 are i '9^3- The American Florist. 321 members of our national society; so you will nnd it In all states. The proportion of our men In business to the membership of the S. A. P. Is very small. I think we will have no trouble to get from eight to ten thou- sand member.s in a short while if this afTiiiation takes place. Now I mo.st earnestly request all oflicers and members of different flor- ists' clubs to take notice of this : We must make a start and do this; make the essay of their January meeting, alliliation, and at thePebruary or March meeting take a vote and see how your club stands regarding this movement. I think by that time everyone should be able to understand the vital ques- tion of this movement. Then we will be able to see whether the indilferent and it-ls-good-enough-for-me fellow is still in the ma.lority. But, fellow mem- bers, I feel confident that the reali- zation of affiliation is near at hand. I know that all the best and ablest men in our profession are backing it. Several of our former presidents have tried to bring about some result toward such amalgamation. Philip Breit- meyer, P. R. Pierson. W. F. Stewart, Wm. P. Gude and R. Vincent, Jr., and present President Farquhar. The first time I met our present president, after his election last summer, in a com- mittee meeting in New York last fall he said to me : "How can we bring about affiliation?" showing what was foremost in his mind, and most essen- tial to the future success of our na- tional society. Fellow members, the time is here to do something, we owe it to the mother society, we owe it to ourselves, and to our 'chosen profession. Shake off this indifference and lethargy, look around you, see what other business interests are doing, and you will find that they are all solid to their inter- ests. Are we less in need of it? I -say no! A];e we less intelligent? Again no! Are we slow and selfish? Here I have to shout no! I feel sure you will answer these questions the way I did. Then why in the name of common sense don't we go to work and unifj' our interests and take the place we should occupy in the front rank among other business interests? Horticulture is large enough with its many millions invested in it, and tens of thousands of fellow workers. The object of a convention is to better our conditions in business, and to help one another. It is not fair for 1,500 members or less of the S. A. P. to do all the work and pay the cost while the other ten or fifteen thousand in- terested in our business get the bene- fit of whatever comes from it, without paying their share of work or money. By amalgamation with the florists' clubs we will get thousands of such delinquent florists, who at the present time do not seem to see the point at issue or do not care, but who will, if this is properly explained to them at their home club meeting, I feel sure, vote for affiliation. In conclusion, I once more appeal to all before me or all those who read these lines to prove their loyalty to their profession by helping to put our national society on such a basis that its value to all of us will be ever so much greater than before. Al- though it has been a staunch friend to us for 28 years, its usefulness can be increased many times if we all do our share of work. Fellow members, we have a duty to fulfill toward the destiny of our profession, toward the welfare of our children. Do not let us fail, so the realization of this move- ment may soon bo an assured fact, is the earnest hope of all its well-wisher.f. Florists' Teleg:raph Delivery. The annual meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery was held in room B, National Guard Armory, Minne- apolis, Wednesday, August 20, 1913, President Irwin Bertermann in the chair. About 20 members were present at the opening of the meeting, and many others arrived later. After the president's address the officers' reports and the other routine business, an election of officers was held, resulting as follows : Irwin Bertermann, Indian- apolis. Ind., president; Albert Poche- lon. Detroit, secretary; W. L. Rock, treasurer; W. F. Gude, vice-president. All were re-elected by acclamation to offices they already held. The three directors whose terms expire in 1913, W. L. Rock, Irwin Bertermann and John Bertermann, were re-elected for the term expiring 1916. President Bertermann's Address, It seems fitting that an organiza- tion of 115 members should be ac- quainted with a few facts which con- cern its future welfare and through which it might be enabled to obtain a great many more members and also to increase the new field of business which promises to be of vast benefit with a little exploitation in the near future. The membership of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery has more than doubled within the past year, and it is with pleasure that the presi- dent as this time calls attention to the work accomplished by a number of traveling men who have been inter- ested in the cause, and by florists who have spent time and money to adver- tise the fact that flowers may be sent at a distance. It seems strange to us florists that the public does not know, generally, that flowers may be ordered with re- liability and dispatch at some distant point. It is true, however, that not one traveling man among twenty in the hundreds of thousands who are housed nightly in the larger cities of the country know that the dear ones may be remembered upon short no- tice by looking up a member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery close at hand. It is an oppottunity that the retailers might have availed them- selves of years ago; one upon which an unending amount of labor should immediately be bestowed. We are particularly fortunate in having a tire- less secretary who has worked faith- fully and enthusiastically in obtain- ing new members. It is quite evident that some of the hardest obstacles have been surmounted, and it will be a lighter task to reach the three hun- dred mark. When it is considered that there is such a large portion of the retailers in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery who pay such small annual dues, the max- imum being $5.00 a year, it is difficult to conceive how many others can af- ford to be without its bounds and at the same time pay advertising for the same purpose which costs from $100 to $400 per year. Annual payments ranging from $1.00 a year for cities of 5,000 population to $5.00 a year for those of 200,000 population or .nir, are entirely inadequate, and it seems that Mu amount at least three times this figure should be provided for. Attention is called to the fact that all the work up to this time has been done without cost to the asso- ciation. The work has grown and will cnntinuo to grow so that some pro- vision should be made for proper pay- ment of work as the list of members grows. Trade paper advertising, as u unit, has been of much value to the association, and also to the individual members who appreciate the same. It will therefore be necessary to have the annual dues adequate for that purpose. The report of the treasurer will ac- quaint you with the fact that there is very little, if any, deficit in the trustee fund, and that the associa- tion generally is in a first-class con- dition, financially. The by-laws of this organization make it incumbent upon the members to also belong to the S. A. P. This is a very pleasing feature, but the obstacle to securing $5.00 as the original payment for dues is no little one. Affiliation of the vari- ous florist societies is being broached at this time. Would it not be wise to bring this matter to the attention of the parent organization and have the first year's dues for the S. A. F. cut to $3.00 and $2.00 thereafter, pro- vided membership is carried simul- taneously in the P. T. D.? This work could be carried forward at this time to advantage. It has been a pleasure for me to serve you, and every addition to the list has been a source of personal de- light, for each new member means that the flower business is being put upon a higher basis, that the thou- sands of people in the larger cities whose relationship with one another is becoming closer each year know that they may order flowers with safety through their florist and also that there will be hundreds of thousands of dollars thrown in the florists' chan- nels which heretofore have found a different channel. Just imagine your- self in the larger cities and think of the future possibilities, as the masses of people become more acquainted with our plan, or as Chas. A. Dards so ably puts it in a recent article, "Over 24,000,000 people traveled on Pullman cars last year. These peo- ple all had more than sufficient money to buy the bare necessities of life, or they would ride in a day coach or go by trolley, so that it is a fair infer- ence that they will spend some of their surplus cash in flowers. We must also conclude that about half of them were traveling away from home and would be glad to send or receive flowers from those they left behind, and those at home would he glad to send flowers to the friends who were going away from home, if they only knew they could do so in a reasonable and easy manner." A request is made upon all members to do their utmost as individuals in furthering the plan of sending flowers by telegraph, and also in giving the closest attention to publicity when they "reach their places of business. Why not have Florists' Telegraph De- livery on all your stationery, in your trade paper ads, in your windows, and on your automobiles, and, in fact, have the workings of our organization so thoroughly imprinted upon the public that the direct revenue will soon be a noteworthy feature? In view of the 822 The American Florist. Aup'. o 30, fact that there is so much important business to be transacted at this meet- ing, and so many able opinions to be heard it seems advisable that all rou- tine matters should be properly dis- posed of before taking up for consid- eration matters indirectly beneficial to us. Secretary Pochelon's R> port. After having a year's experience in this end of the retailers' work and making a close study of the same I cannot help but again call the atten- tion to the men who have laid the foundation of the F. T. D. I have gone back to the first meeting and cor- respondence and it Is perhaps not nearly as hard a job to exploit this facility more than it was to install it at first. Today we can safely say that with the increase we have made in the past year we have become a factor in the retail florist trade, and I know the time is not far away when this factor will be considered a great bene- factor to the trade and will be a field large enough for every retailer to work into. We have grown from a membership of 57 in number, repre- senting 47 towns, to 125, representing 95 towns in the United States and Canada. During the year we have not lost a member. Although a few had' the intention of dropping the F. T. C, we have kept them in the fold and shown them the reason why they should belong to us. Our guarantee fund has grown from $1,310 to $2,600, our annual income from dues, which was $203 last year, has grown to $396. Therefore, I claim that even if we did not grow as we expected, consider- ing the reasonable price for the great amount of advertising offered to our members, I will say that we have had a healthy growth, and if in another year we can show the same increase I will consider our F. T. D. successful. Our total expense by the secretary for the past year was $168, mostly for printing, stamps, multigraphing letters, etc. Of course, this does not include the month of August. The past month I have gotten out a lot of literature and mailed a great deal of this all around the country. For instance, if you think of making up some 125 packages of store cards, etc., and mail them at 14 or 15 cents apiece, it runs up. About 1,400 retail florists all around the country have been written to in regard to joining the F. T. D., but I have not heard from as many as I thought I would. Nevertheless, our lists are used by a great many retailers not as yet members because the assurance of the best delivery is guaranteed and must be . looked for with our F. T. D. members. Our membership has not by any means increased alone by the secre- tary's efforts. Our cause has been helped by the everlasting preaching of the F. T. D. gospel by the traveling salesman who calls on the florist trade, by the keen following up of the out-of-town order by some of our wide-awake members and by our offi- cers sending out personal letters to well-known retailers whom they, con- sider friends of theirs. Even the tele- graph companies have helped us by making district managers canvass the florist trade for their benefit as well as ours. The Western Union, or rather their general manager, has quickly seen the benefit not only for the florist trade alone but for his com- pany and he has done a great deal to help me get the addresses of the best retailers in a lot of towns where we have no representatives. Their instal- lation of day and night letter service was another great help in our work. All these factors have been the cause of more than doubling our member- ship. The trade papers, which really ought to do everything in their power to in- crease the florist trade, with one ex- ception, have done very little, as I have kept close tab on them by clip- pings of everything pertaining to F. T. D. and by pasting them in my ad- vertising book. And let me tell you it is surprising how little they have done for us and what a lot of stuff you see in these papers for the benefit of the grower and every other branch except the retailer. It is he who, after all, has to see where his money has to come from to keep the rest going. It is not the man who goes to work in an automobile factory that helps most to make an automobile. It is the salesman more than the man who actually makes the machine. Please think this over carefully and you will come to the same conclusion. I could keep on writing on F. T. D.. but will try and make my paper short by just stating a few things which may be of help to open some few retailers' eyes and set them thinking. In my own business I have used every chance to advertise the out-of-town-order facil- ity without spending a great deal of money to newspapers and the results are as follows : From Janu- ary 1 ' to August 1 we sent out 186 orders amounting to $952.35; the same time we received 73 orders amounting to $336.50. This means a total amount of business of $1,288.8.5. I hope the time is not far away when all our members will send more orders or rather look after the going-out orders more than just think of the coming-in business. Some members or retailers have an idea that all they have to do is to put an ad. in the trade paper or join the F. T. D. and the orders will come in "aflying," but very little thought they give to where they send their orders in another town, and it is the man who fills your order in another city who you know must be responsible be- cause a poorly filled order is the poor- est advertisement for the F. T. D. as well as for the florist who fills it. I wish every one would have enough pride to do his work so it would be a credit to himself as well as the trade and the town the florist lives in. The F. T. D. has helped consider- ably to increase the membership of the S. A. F., but in return we have not had any help from those quarters, and in fact many times I hear this : "What do we want to belong to the S. A. F. for?" And right here I am very sorry to say that the average retailer is not an S. A. F. member. I have asked my- self many times the question why this feeling exists, as I can fully realize and see that the S. A. F. as well as the trade papers have done a great deal to hold up the general florist trade, because when you compare our methods with foreign countries you can see immediately in what direc- tion we are ahead and where we find ourselves lacking. Lately it has come to my notice that the wholesale and commission trades are entering in the out-of-town retail business, or rather in the field * of filling retail orders from out of / town, and their names appear under the heading of retailers' column. I think it is absoltuely unjust to the retail trade to have the wholesale man ■ intrude in the field and I hope that our retailers will stand by and try to wipe out these interferences in busi- I ness, which absolutely ought to be done by the retailer. In many cases I think it is most necessary for the retailer to learn to stand up for him- self and not let others trample on him or interfere with his business which he worked hard to get up. I know a good wholesaler will not try to take any business away from a retailer and this feeling should exist all the time. If there is any subject or question of F. T. D. matters I have not touched upon, let me hear about it, and I will be only too glad to answer or stand to defend the Florists' Telegraph De- livery at any time or place, and I am fully ready to overcome or learn any- thing which will help us directly or indirectly to increase our membership. But first of all, increase the confidence retailers must have in the membership of the F. T. D. It is up to every one of our members to guard the assur- ance that we promise to give any and all retailers sending orders to us, whether they are members or not. We must be ready to do the very best with every order we fill. This only will make us strong and worthy in the end. FOREIGN OKDEES. My list of foreign correspondents seems to be very much wanted by all our members as well as outsiders. But I am not ready to send this list out, because it must be more complete and every one of these foreign correspond- ents must have been supplied with our list and illustration of our work and then must have consented to act as our correspondents. • When every- thing is complete I will be only too glad to send this list to all our mem- bers, who must hold this list in their trust, as you must make a little allow- ance or rather give the foreign corre- spondent a little leeway, as flowers in their respective countries are different and they have neither the quantity nor the variety we have to fall back on. We find out almost every day from our patrons who have trav- eled abroad that, after all, we are far ahead in the retail florist business here. I mean cut flower business, as on gardening and, in some countries, in designing and decorating they are ahead of us. If at any time before the issue of this list you wish to have a correspondent in any foreign coun- try, let me know and I will give you the address of same. Remember, there is a way of mak- ing a delivery almost anywhere in the world, even if you would have to send this order through a bank and have them turn it over to a florist. Your banker can give you a list of banks in every town on the globe. The express companies or telegraph companies are also willing to assist you in case you get in a close pinch. The foreign trades papers, such as English, German, Swedish or French, are catering hardly at all to the re- tail end of the florist business, but at the same time they are willing to help the Florists' Telegraph Delivery and some day they will be of great I9I3- The American Florist. 323 assistance to us. Of coursi' 1 Unow you will realize that this work Is slow no matter how you do It. Correspond- ence with fni from friends at home, they will do tlieir l)est n> gain their favor. Albert Pochki.o.n, Seey. Irwin Bertermann : During oar i)ast year we have added some -10 members to this organization. It has been up- hill work on the |iarl of our good sec- retary. I do not think any man ever did better work or did it more will- ingly and unselfishly. I feel that work of that kind should be remembered by a body of men who benefit by it, he having received alisolutely nothing for his work. He is helping to put thousands of dollars into the pockets, directly or indirectly, of our members; and I feel tliat woric of this kind ought to be recognized. Ovir board of directors at their meeting felt that our organization ought to receive fuller recognition from the S. A. F.; we say this not by way of criticism, but we feel that we are doing sub- stantial service to the Society of American Florists and that our mem- bership ought to be represented in the directorate of the parent body, be- cause we feel that we can influence the retailers to take more active inter- est in this body and that in the course of time we can add hundreds of members to the S. A. P. Philip Breitmeyer : Our president rose to bring the general subject be- fore you and in the hope of arousing some discussion upon it. You all know that the retailer is interested in our work, and that means that everybody that is growing plants is indirectly interested. We should have some rec- ognition in your official programme, so that members of this association will know that there is some benefit to be derived. Everyone knows the Tjeneflts of publicity and surely there can be no more practical publicity than the sale of flowers throughout this great country by telegraph. We are advertising that we deliver flow- ers ail over the world. We will de- liver flowers in Germany, Italy, Eng- land, France, and in fact wherever a party wants to have the delivery made, and in a very short time, and at a merely nominal fee in proportion to the quality of the service. The guarantee of our association is be- hind all transactions between our members, so that when I order a de- livery made by Thos. Roland down in Nahant, Mr. Roland knows that he Is going to get his money for that or- der, and at the same time he is ac- commodating the public. It is the public that we all want to interest after all. But through the Florists' Telegraph Delivery there is a great opportunity presented for publicity and for the increased sale of flowers; and that, of course, is our mission when we meet here. George Asmus : I do not want to take up time except to mention one fact that it ought to be impressed upon all members here that it is one of the fundamental rules of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery that it is im- perative that any florist who wishes to join the F. T. D. must first take out membership In the parent body, the S. A. F. Mr. Pechelon will bear me out that in canvassing for mem- bers of the F. T. D. wo have mate- rially added to the membership of this S. A. F., and we could have taken in more members in the F. T. D. It we had been willing to deviate from that rule. We are the one subsidiary organization that takes that stand firmly; and that is why we think we deserve some recognition from you here; we are bringing together and cementing our membership on that plan, insisting that they shall join the parent organization first as a con- dition precedent to joining us. If every one of the subsidiary organiza- tions would adopt that rule it would bring about a solidarity that would mean a big S. A. F. membership. Every man in this room is interested in the retail sale of flowers; the more flowers are sold, the more glass is sold. This body is working on the line of selling more flowers. Our re- tail fjorists throughout the country spend a matter of .$15,000 for adver- tising in the trade papers, and be- cause of it they are selling more flow- ers. Thus we feel that we should have the backing of all interests in this movement, and I think that this body ought to give the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery a little bit of recog- nition for their good work in de- manding that intending applicants for membership shall first join the S. A. F. before they can join us. That is bringing the retailers in. For years it has been a fact that the retail flor- ists throughout the country have shown up the lightest in proportion to our entire membership in the S. A. F.; we are curing that condition; we are bringing them in and that is something that will help out_ypur National Flower Shows and will inake the three interests more even. Treasurer's Report. The report of Treasurer W. L. Rock showed receipts of .$3,122.96, disburse- ments of $869.32, balance on hand $2,253.14. American Gladiolus Society. SECEETAKY'S REPORT. The meeting of the American Gladio- lus Society in connection with the S. A. F. convention at Minneapolis was called at 11 o'clock Thursday morn- ing, August 21, with President Hen- drickson in the chair. The minutes of the Chicago meeting by Secretary Gage were read and accepted in order to be entered in the records of the society. Mr. Hendrickson then deliv- ered his address. President Hendrickson's Address. Another year has again demon- strated the usefulness and increasing popularity of the gladiolus, and also a need for a society such as ours, but as we look over the past year we do not feel satisfied with the work ac- complished. While one of the main objects of the society is to create a demand and love for the gladiolus, it has always seemed to me that another important work is the testing and proving out of the different varieties that are put on the market, but we feel that very little real good has been done along these lines, largely owing to the unwillingness of many growers to submit their supposedly new and valuable seedlings to the trial grounds before putting them on the market, and I am convinced more and more that something definite ought to be diail live feet of water. There was considcialile ex- citement in the throng (if pleasure seekers for a time, but tliis Mulckly disappeared when it was le;iriK(l that no one was injuri'd beyond tl\o dis- comfort and annoyance of reluiniiig to the city in wet clothing. Additional Visitors. In addition to visitors noted in last week's Issue the following were pres- ent : E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. G. A. Clausen, Albert Lea, Minn. T. B. Comandros, St. Paul, Minn. John O. Preeburg, Sioux City, la. Wm. Geenen, Kimberly, Wis. Otto Heinecken, New York. John Holze, Seattle, Wash. A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. Melvin L. Kusmaul, Minneapolis. P. L. Larson, Ft. Dodge, la. A. Laurelsen, St. Paul, Minn. A. F. Lauritzen. Eau Clair. Wis. W. A. Manda, South Orange. N. J. E. Meyer, St. Louis Park, Minn. Jas. M. Punderson, Northfleld. Minn. Willard Secor, Forest City, la. John E. Sten, Red Wing, Minn. Otto Stern, Minneapolis, Minn. Robert C. Stern, Minneapolis, Minn. R. Walker, Minot, N. D. H. R. Yerxa, Minneaoplls, Minn. Tlie Bowling Tournament. LADIES' INDIVIDUALS. Player. 1st 2d Total Mrs. McKellar 149 100—309 Mrs. Desmond 113 121—234 Mrs. Traendly 115 108—223 Mrs. Pollwoith 115 85—200 Mrs. Manda 89 109—198 Mrs. Rasmussen 93 94 — 187 Mrs. Asmus 80 105 — 185 Mrs. Quick 95 S7— 182 Mrs. Smith 66 115-181 Mrs. Gude 79 90—169 Miss Will 77 86—163 Mrs. Holton 89 69—158 Mrs. Monson 73 82— loo Mrs. Critcliell 68 85—153 Mrs. Weber 67 85—152 Miss Meinhardt 79 67—146 Mrs. Ruedlinger 58 77 — 135 Miss Doestch 60 75—135 Mrs. Zwelf el 53 76—131 Mrs. Wirtli 68 63—131 Mrs. Ganterberg 72 58—130 Miss Bergstermann 71 58 — 129 Mrs. Rice 69 59—128 Mrs. Breitmeyer 55 70 — 125 Mrs. Cole 44 81— 12o Miss Gnde 58 63—121 Miss Peterson : 51 66—117 Miss Brneing 38 53—91 High game Mrs. McKellar 160 Most strikes Mrs. McKellar 6 Most Spares Mrs. McKellar 8 Most railroads Miss Will 6 MEN'S INDIVIDUALS. R. McLennon 223 156 153—532 M. Bloy 194 148 169—511 C. J. Graham 162 144 202—508 Geo. Smith 138 149 209—496 Bmil Lealy 167 138 178—483 C. B. Critchell 144 151 185—480 R. Bahaler 138 161 157—456 W. J. Vesey 152 157 137—446 J. D. Wilson 162 136 142—440 D. H. Herbert 139 151 148—438 P. J. Olsem 153 143 140—436 A. Hart 155 122 152—429 B. W. Guy 159 142 126—427 A. Rasmussen 130 139 153—422 Jos. Manda 122 176 119—417 W. A. Mathis 140 137 148—415 N. J. Irwin 112 118 179—409 A. Gnstafson 158 112 131—401 W. A. Cole 146 139 114—399 G. W. Scott 119 122 152—393 P Breitmeyer 134 136 115—388 H. Quick 147 127 107—381 P. H. Meinhardt 127 152 101—380 A. Poehlmann 93 128 152—373 A. Longren > IH 117 139—367 O. D. Dysinger 140 100 119—359 W. K. Nenszey 114 115 123—352 Jul. Roehrs 97 113 143—353 A. W. Johnson 99 131 120—360 Wm. Slebrecht ...127 110 113—350 C. J. Michelson 156 101 90—347 H Bachmann 117 132 95—344 J. Mueller 94 US 129—341 A. T. Pyfer 1-33 118 89—340 Max Kaiser 141 109 86—336 A. Anderson 118 106 114—335 V. \\. Wi-li..r '.U 111 100-3:12 1'-. .1, Dulac.skv U,s 112 102-332 C. f. I'ullworill 121 lUU 104—331 J«H. .Siilllviin 8U 153 88—330 A. Miller 107 UU 102—308 I. J. HiML-rnuilui 71 127 83—281 J. 11. I'opiier 102 71 97—270 A. I,. nielihlBOr 70 95 121-192 Illgh game It. Mcl.cnuon 223 Mi.st Ntrlkea C. E. Critchell 12 Mi>sl »|uucs B. W. Cny 17 Most iiillrimils V. lliolluicyi'v 10 MENS TEAMS. New Yorti. lliiliiililKoii 221 1.10 191-571 I'lersoll 109 134 156— 399 Ki.ssler 198 144 148— 490 NlesBOM 108 145 140— 459 Clinilwlck LIO 144 123— 427 855 720 705—2340 Chicago. nls,.|M 140 106 171—477 McKolliir lis 122 148—388 GniMiach 95 10.S 76— 270 Asmus 140 LIS 138—439 Ze,.k 149 127 188—404 048 678 721—2047 Milwaukee. Unsi'h 157 175 154— 480 I'ohl 130 122 112—373 Zwelfcl 123 108 88— .319 Leldlger 121 116 104—241 llolton 178 150 173—501 718 671 631—2020 The Late Charles Krombach._ Minneapolis, Hugh Will 134 139 137—410 C. N. Ruedlinger 122 116 126—364 John Rovik 136 138 127—401 Doestch 131 129 128— 3S8 Meyer 133 127 102—362 656 649 620—1925 Omaha, Henderson 107 154 121—382 Hess 102 132 103—337 Sorenson 129 104 97—330 Swoboda 101 123 110—335 Frcy 99 112 150—361 538 625 581—1744 Diamond Medal. C.J.Graham 187 174 204—565 The Baseball Game. M. P. Club. . .0 001000000 1—2 6 1 All Stars 0000100000 0—1 2 2 Lineup. M. P. Club. Von S.S. Rovik lb Miller 2b Schneiderhun P. Otto C.P. Johnson L.F. Matthews R.F. Dailey 0. Peterson 3b AH Stars. Poehlmann S.S. Randall C.P. Burges 2b Benline C. Graham L.F. Zeek 3b Advance lb Miller P. Perl R.F. Greatest number of hits — Miller. Minneapolis. Longest hit — Miller, Minneapolis. Greatest number of strikeouts — Schneiderhun. 'Ihe bases were furnished by the Universal Portland Cement Co., Chicago. OBITUARY. Cliarles Krombach. Charles Krombach, tor 'Mj years a llorist of Brooklyn, N. Y., died at his home in that city August 18 in the tifty-sixth year of his age. He was born and had always lived within a few blocks of where he died. He had been ill for a year or more, but his death came unexpectedly and as a shock to his family, his wife being absent at the time. He died sitting in his chair. His early education was received in the German schools of Brooklyn and he subsequently took a course in a commercial college. When 20 years old Mr. Krombach started in business as a florist and at the time of his death had a range and store at 181 Twenty-fifth street, with branches at Fort Hamilton avenue and Fourth street and Ninth avenue and Twentieth street. For some time past his brother Theodore has been in charge of the business. Before his health failed Mr. Krombach was identified with both the Society of American Florists and the New York Florists' Club. He was a member of Minerva, Lodge, F. and A. M.; Gowanus Lodge, I. O. O. F., to which he had belonged for .jO years; Acme Council, Royal Ar- canum; the Brooklyn Saengerbund; the Brooklyn Quartet Club; the South Brooklyn Board of Trade; the Sev- enth Assembly District Democratic Club, and the Greater New York Flor- ists' Association. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, Regina and Adelaide, a son, Frank, a brother, Theo- dore, and four sisters : Mrs. Bertram T. Longenecker, Mrs. Frank B. Longe- necker, Mrs. Benjamin Martin and Mrs. Dora Bailey, widow of Captain Charles E. Bailey. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at his late home, 161 Twenty-third street, Brooklyn, on the afternoon of August 21. At the home services were con- ducted by the Rev. H. C. A. Meyer of St. Jacobi's Lutheran church. At the grave, in beautiful Greenwood ceme- tery, there was an impressive service by the Minerva Lodge, F. and A. M., and Gowanus Lodge, I. O. O. F. There- were many beautiful floral tributes. Noteworthy was a large pillow marked" "Husband," a standing wreath in- scribed "Brother," a large wreath, from employes, a pillow from Minervai Lodge bearing the Masonic emblem,, and many other fine designs from or- ganizations and individuals. A. F. F. Francis Bachler. Francis Bachler, of Lancaster, Pa., died Sunday, August 10, at St. Joseph's Hospital from a complication of dis- eases. He was burled with high mass from St. Anthony's church Tuesday morning, August 12. Mr. Bachler was a man with many friends and will be sadly missed. All of the florists sent emblems and the Lancaster County Florists' Club also sent a floral offer- ing. Mr. Bachler at the age of 17 took up the business established by his father, Leonard Bachler, in 1836, he being the first florist in Lancaster. Mr. Bachler steadily built up the bus- iness to its present proportions and three years ago rebuilt the entire plant, making it an ideal place which he un- fortunately was not long able to en- joy. Mr. Bachler was one of the most loyal members of the Florists' Club, always ready to work, and the club feels his loss keenly. He is survived by several sisters and brothers. One of his sisters, with whom he made his home, will continue the business until she can make other arrangements. A. M. Hebb. 326 The American Florist. Auc 30, FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING AUGUST Jst, 19 13 The insurance on glass effective at present date, in the Florists' Hail Association, sub- divided by States, is as stated below. +j m d 03 S "^ t5"ftii _. o i3 Alabama Arkansas .. 27,454 Colorado 545,812 Connecticut Delaware 14,400 Florida 24,150 Georgia 29,638 Illinois 261,070 Indiana 227,756 Iowa 251,462 Kansas 507,846 Kentucky 48,985 Louisiana 2,800 Maine 2,724 Maryland 75,425 Massachusetts 6,350 Michigan 86,717 Minnesota 68,288 Mississippi 2,000 Missouri 1,010,221 Montana 128,800 Nebraska..... 325,969 New Hampshire North Carolina 12,867 North Dakota New Jersey 45,174 New Mexico 4,768 New York 97,370 Ohio? 507,388 Oklahoma 100,640 Oregon Pennsylvania 320,322 Rhode Island 400 South Dakota 47,010 Texas 100,135 Virginia 17,727 Washington 12,910 West Virginia 5,440 Wisconsin 59,195 Wyoming 7,000 Dist. Columbia 5,820 Canada 3,762 15,900 10,260 842,702 132,140 77,655 117,571 43.986 7,617 52,050 44,362 3,655,404 94,475 435,092 1,773,215 30,073 209,630 1,878,763 44,578 672,473 801,983 35,300 48,258 189,742 4,600 3,320 39,229 1,000 3,000 124,919 6,225 14,990 189,854 1,100 20,000 1,121,678 163,850 1,278,073 6,290 25,968 1,765,277 130,092 231,777 33,556 319,208 78,992 112,077 20,557 46,719 4,902 59,418 12,200 1,489,445 177,921 30,578 645,399 750 33,734 2,771,517 74,017 443,502 153,474 18.530 2,500 3,112,045 1,300 139,441 10,935 400 985 66,535 381,961 5,680 135,473 34,948 473,114 4,450 71,576 217,774 2.762 1= 2'3 fi •-3 »-i » 4 1 1 5 Si 1 75 196 4 28 13 2 1 4 1 6 ■ • 151 144 8 4 66 16 1 1 138 214 4 5 171 343 6 26 22 1.5 1 1 5 2 3 21 11 14 1 1 1 37 21 3 3 62 76 3 7 2 134 297 9 13 3 2 81 54 6 12 7 1 88 11 2 7 7 , 114 20 1 6 a 9 s 1 1 117 108 8 4 30 40 4 5 lii 96 9 3 4 , , 1 > • 23 28 • • > • 2 1 , 40 29 5 8 3 7 4 12 4 , . 44 47 4 4 5 9 1 1 5 , , 7 6 1 1 All indebtedness of the F. H. A. serve Fund is now intact; with has been paid, and the Re- handsome balance in the treasury. A careful consideration of the Treasurer's report is solicited. The amendments to Sections 1 and 7, of Article 5, of the By- laws, have been overwhelmingly apj^roved by a membership referendum and their practical working will undoubtedly be, to equalize the amount to be paid by unequal risks; and. alio to define and fix an automatic charge upon hazardous risks. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary .TREASURER'S REPORT FROM AUGUST 1st, 19 12, TO AUGUST Jst, J9I3 Received from 24th Assessment $23,348.19 Received from 25th Assessment 24,281.15 Received from Membership Fees 1,360.13 Received from New Membership , 736.44 Received from Additional Membership 875.40 Received from Extra One-Half Assessment 72.50 Received from Extra Whole Assessment 479.69 Received from Re-Insurance 201.51 Received from Interest on Reserve Fund 1,275.00 Received from Interest on Bank Deposit 243.40 Received from Matured South Bend. Ind. Bond ' 1,000.00 Received from Returned Interest on Bond Purcliase 6.11 Expenses from Aug. 1, 1912, to Aug. 1, 1913 — Continued Joseph Heacock, account salary as Treasurer $100.00 Expenses Aug. 12, 1912 Aug. 12, Aug. 12, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug. 16, Aug, 26, Sept. 9, Sept. 9, Sept. 9, Sept. 9, Sept. 9, $53,879.52 from Aug. 1, 1912, to Aug. 1, 1913 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1900 — 24th Assessment notices $22.00 J. G. Esler, car fare to Wyncote and return audit- ing accounts 5.00 Price, Waterhouse & Co., auditing Secretary and Treasurer accounts 15.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 3000 envelopes 10.50 Florists* Publishing Co., Advertising , annual meeting 1.30 Samuel Murray, Auto hire and expenses adjust- ing losses 25.00 E. G. Hill, postage to Aug. 15, 1912 12.00 John T. Temple, telegram 1.12 American Florist Co., advertising annual report. . . 15.00 Horticulture Publishing Co., advertising place of meeting 1.00 Market Growers' Journal, advertising annual meeting 1.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1850 annual reports 35.15 Nov. 6, Nov. 6, Nov. 15, Dec. 23. Dec. 31, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 10, Feb. 10, Feb. 10, Mar. 3, Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. May May May May June June 21, 10, 10, 25, 10, 14, S, 5, S, 5, 19, July July July 4, 4. 14, E. G. Hill, account salary as President. . _ . Hackensack Republican, 700 certificates A. T. De La Mare Co., 1800 — 25th assessment notices A. T. De La Mare Co., 500 cancellation notices . . . J. G. Esler, postage to Jan. 1. 1913 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1400 additional coupons and 300 letter heads J. G. Esler, account as salary Secretary Joseph Heacock, account salary as Treasurer E. G. Hill, account salary as President A. T. De La Mare Co., 1400 circular letters, 100 letters with coupons .■ A. T. De La Mare Co., 3000 envelopes J. G. Esler, postage including 25th assessment . . . . A. T. De La Mare Co., 1500 — 25th assessment receipts International Exposition Co.i New York ad. in program Joseph Heacock, 2 telegrams, rubber stamp, postage, envelopes ._ A. T. De La Mare Co., 500 applications E. G, Hill, account salary as President Joseph Heacock, account salary as Treasurer J. G. Esler, account salary as Secretary A. T. De La Mare Co., 1600 letters, 1600 postals, 2000 envelopes Florists' Publishing Co., ad, Sept. 1, 1912, to Sept. 1, 1913 A. T. De La Mare Co., 100 letter heads J. G.Esler, postage, telegram, stationery Horticulture, advertising Aug. 1, 1912 to Aug. 1, 1913 50.00 12.00 22.00 2.25 21.00 7.75 300.00 100.00 50.00 9.50 7.50 35.00 8.00 77.01 9.50 50.00 100.00 300.00 39.73 15.00 2.25 63.00 15.00 ^9'3- The a mer ican Fl o r j s t. 327 FLORISTS' HAH ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.— Continued. Sept. Losses from Aug. 1 , 1 9J 2, to Aug. 1 , 1913 Losses from Aug. 1, 1912, to Aug. 1, 1913-Co«<»i««i Stpt. 1-'. Sept. 111. Sept. IS. Sept. 1-*. Sept. IM. Sept. :;;>. Oct. 1. Ort. :<.. Nov. i>. Aug. 3SS n Aug. 2, Aug. 2. Aug. 1-'. Aug. 1-'. Aug. V!.. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12. Aug. 12, Aug. 111. Aug. l(i. Aug. Ui. Aug. 111. Aug. Hi. .\ug. 2(1. Aug. 2«. Aug. 26. Sept. !l. Sept. y. Sept. 0. Sept. 10. Sept. 10. Sept. w. Sept. 21. Sept. •24. Sept. 24. Sept. 2a. Sept. 2S. Sept. 2S. Sept. 2S, Oct. 4, Oct. ■1. Oct. 5, Oct. ■1. Oct. S, Oct. S. Oct. s. Oct. 12, Oct. IS, Oct. IS. Oct. 24. Oct. 24, Oct. 2!). Nov. 2, Nov. o Nov. ■■5. Nov. s. Nov. \h. Nov. 21), Dec. 2. Dec. 10, M.ir. '*.T Mar. HI, Mar. 2.^. Apr- 10, Apr. Kl. Apr. 12. Apr. 12. Apr. 22. Apr.- 22. Apr. 22. Apr. Apr. 2.% Apr. 2.1. Ma 7 .'i. Mav .■5. May ."">. M.ty ■'i. Mav ^. May ^K May s. May 12. May 12. May 24. May 24. May 24. May 24. May 2H, .lune 4. •Tunc 4, .Tunc 4. .lunc 4. .lune 4, June 4, A. T. Dc La Mare Co., SOO duplicates of adjust- ment ■ A. T. De La Mare Co., 500 letter circulars. Florists' Exchange, advertising annual meeting... . Title. Guarantee & Surety Co., Scranton, bonds of Secretary and Treasurer American Florist, balancedueon annual report. . . A. T. DeLnMareC ... IS(II) Assessment receipts. . A. T. Dc La Mare d., ;ilM) letter heads J. G. F.sler, postage ami Fxpressagc A. T. De La Marc Co., .'iOO additional applications J. C. Eijier, account salary as Secretary B, 4, •12, 8, 300, July 14. July July July July July July July 28, 28, 28, 28. American Florist Co., advertising Aug. 1, 1912 t,} Aug. 1. loi:! Samuel Murray, R. R. fare to Council Bluffs Florists* Exchange, advertising Aug. 1, 1913, to Aug. 1. 1'114... E. G. Hill, postage ._ E. G. I lill, Dalancc salary as President Joseph Mcacock. balance salary as Treasurer .... J. G. Esler. balance salary^ as Secretary 1,02.5.00 A.T.Dc La Marc Co., 50 circulars and 30 postals. . 4.55 83,678.43 15.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 138.75 470.00 1913 Wm. A. Schacfcr, Plalleville, Wis lloskins Stationery C-o., Bismarck, N. D Andrew Arnot, Kansas City, Mo Muucic Floral Co., Muncie, Ind Hans Rasacker, Minneapolis, Minn M. D. lioagland, Pueblo, Colo N. C. Hansen. St. Paul. Minn. Mrs. Lizzie O. Krcljs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa W. L. Pattison, Merriani, Kas W. L. Pattison, Mcrriam, Kas W. L. Pattison, Merriam, Kas W. E. Bidlcman, Wichita, Kas. (balance). A. J. Dean, Gladstone, Minn Mrs. M. J. Van Ostrand, Abilene, Kas Fred C. Schuman. Edgewatcr, Colo D. A. McHugli, Colorado Springs, Colo O. H. Carlson, Minneapolis, Minn . . . . Aug. Muller, Philadelphia. Pa . ■ - Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa J. D. Dalson, Rosedale, Kas W. A. Rule, Kansas City, Mo W. D. Bassett, Loveland. Colo E. R. Sackett, Fosterla, Ohio W. J. McWhinncy, St. Paul, Minn E. H. Divilbiss, Pueblo, Colo Nick and Tony Arrigo. Lincoln, Neb Chas. Willworth, Pueblo, Colo C. H. Kunzman, Louisville, Ky Everett Wilson, Kansas City, Kas Mrs. Jennie Snow, Sharon, Mass H. B. Nelson, Denver, Colo Walter Barth, Englcwood, Colo Edward Braat, Denver, Colo Washington Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo Mrs. R. S. Estill, Moberly, Mo Mauff Floral Co., Denver, Colo '. Walter & Richmond, Denver, Colo Fred Hall, Montclair, Colo George Weigele, Denver, Colo W. L. Eckstrom, Pueblo. Colo H. D. Belcher, Denver, Colo C. J. Hurt, Denver, Colo Mrs. Mary F. Lehman, Denver, Colo A. C. Toothacher, Denver, Colo Newlander and Rolin, Denver .Colo J. S. Work. Denver, Colo W. C. Walter, Denver, Colo Gray Floral Co., Denver, Colo R. E. Moss, Vinita, Okla George Brenkert, University Park. Colo Mrs. M. J. Van Ostrand, Abilene, Kas Martin H. Erickson, Denver, Colo. Appleton City Greenhouse, Appleton City. M(= Stoke and Stoke , Great Bend, Kas Geo. R. Rixby, Wichita, Kas Frank ClulT, Wichita, Kas Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tc:; Miller Bros., Abilene, Kas Rainbow Floral Co., Marshall, Tex Mrs. V. P. Brown, San Antonia, Tex Henry Moore, Manhattan, Kas Dole Floral Co., Beatrice, Neb Temple Seed & Floral Co., Temple, Tex Herman Kader, Gainsville, Tex Paul Poppe, San Antonio, Tex C. E. Hubbard, Topeka, Kas Ernest Miller, St. Josepli, Mo Frank Sachs iSi Sons, Topeka, Kas Harry Sweitzer, Mendota, III J. M. Kcsler, Topeka, Kas John H. Giles, Reading. Pa S. D. Brant, Clay Centre, Kas Kceshan Greenhouse, Topeka, Kas J."R. Sites, Wichita, Kas ' Elmer O. Sites, Wichita, Kas Cleck Floral Co., Council Grove, Kas Wm. J. Rodger.s, Blair, Neb F. C. Suchey, San Antonio, Tex C. Humfeld, Clay Centre, Kas Hill City Greenhouses, Forrest City, Iowa. . . . James Hayes, Topeka, Kas S. R. Faulkner, Omaha, Neb J. M. De Water, Battle Creek, Mich Joseph W. Lawson, York, Neb W.J. Rodgers, Blair, Neb Guy A. Stout. Henrietta, Okla Wm. High, Purcell, Okla Mrs. F. B. Dean, Billings, Mo Nussbaumer Floral Co., San Angelo, Tex . . . . . Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo $H).32 liliU.m 18.00 122.BO 27.51 43.40 41.10 .-18.50 33.08 .">20.61 58.6(1 131. IS 11.23 13.82 4.i.40 3S.()0 29.17 466.23 .->5.44 57.00 39.18 6.75 132.29 490.84 375.88 604.77 12.15 97.58 03.61 22.19 61.60 197.54 .39.55 60.20 17.36 72.76 86.36 147.56 16.35 17.50 10.17 28.90 22.89 139.35 38.03 27.55 115.20 29.85 43.05 53.00 7.49 7.50 147.84 22.82 63.00 92.34 21.46 4.05 00.76 125.00 49.32 95.52 23.60 SS.30 075..57 168.18 99.40 15.00 46.48 214.83 4S.37 ■ 95.00 29.68 31.00 47.90 3.55 1.5.S6 33.61 174.70 96.30 17.72 23.90 19.60 16.15 21.63 117.81 41.98 4.20 72.94 264.46 June June June June June June June June June June June .June June July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July 9, 9, 9. 12. 10. 10. 16, 19. 21, 27. 28. 28. 28. 4. 4, 4, 4, 4, 14. 14. 14. 16. 16. 22, 22. 22. 22. 22, 28. 28, 28, 28, 31, 31, 31. 31, 31, 31, Furrow & Co.. Guthrie, Okla $872.24 . W. H. Sawvell Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo 249.20 Grcnville Bros., Omaha, Neb. . 35.49 Hickman and Son, Coffecvillc, Kas 30.00 Fritz I lasslcr, Newton, Kas 36.06 Clcek Floral Co., Council Grove, Kas 1.35 Thos. M. 1 loward, ScottsblulT. Neb. : 48.01 Hess and Swaboda. Omaha, Neb 153.84 C. M. Hamilton, Kewance, 111 297.90 Jewell Nursery Co.', Lake City, Minn **-§^ Joel Smith, Lamed, Kas : . . , '. 169.80 T. M. Hoivard, Scottsblulf, Neb , . . 16.20 Hagerhian and Carter, Oklahoma City, Okla .... 180.40 J. R. Wilcox, Council Blulls, Iowa 1,650.00 Edw. T. Owen, Madison, Wis. 24.65 Aug. Wegncr, .Oconamowoc. Wis 38.71 Glenn A. Porter, Englcwood, Colo 79.80 E. A. Kuhnke, Toledo, Ohio 86.10 Andreason Bros., Fremont, Neb 20.20 Mrs. E. M. Antonbring, Winnepeg, Can 53.48 Cannon Floral Co., Webster Groves, Mo - 95.10 L. M. Stradcr, Mary ville. Mo 2.50.70 James Goodliew, Ann Arbor, Mich 18.50 John Brannan, Denver, Colo 34.0.5 N. A. Neilson, Carroll, Iowa 791.00 Z. K. Jewett, Sparta. Wis 27.10 Kemble, Smith & Flint Co.. Boone. Iowa 32.13 Englemann Greenhouses. Mary ville. Mo 1.149.36 Chas. E. Shank, Clayton, 111 .... 376.46 C. F. Swayger, Cheyenne, Wyoming 50.60 M. Scholt, Madison, Minn 4.90 C. J. Peckham, Erie, Pa 20.SS Geo. F. Hartung, Sandusky, Ohio 403.89 Earie E. B-utts, Ashland, Neb ....:. ; 227.92 Ray L. Tuttle. Paw Paw, Mich :.:...;. 9.45 Joseph J. Hcllenthal, Columbus, Ohio. . 671.90 Gardner Floral Co., Greeley, Colo 114.50 A. F. Barbc, Kansas City, Mo 109.50 ■ $16,432.69 Investments for 1 9 1 2 and 1 9 1 3 June 16, 1913, Four Edgewater, N. J. School Bonds .S4.242.22 Miscellaneous Expenses Oct. 15. 1912, Jenkintown National Bank. Note due Oct. 22, 1912... .55,000.00 Oct. 28, 1912, JenkintovVn Niitional Bank, Note due Oct. 31, 1912... 5.000.00 Nov. 15, 1912, Jenkintown National Bank, Note due Nov. 15. 1912. 5,000.00 Reserve Fund Investments Scranton, Pa., bonds, 4 per cent §2,000.00 Atlantic City, N. J., bonds, 4.5 per cent 2,000.00 Waco, Texas, bond, 5 per cent l.OOO.OO Kalamazoo, Mich., bonds, 4 per cent 2,000.00 Homestead, Pa., bond, 4 per cent 1,000.00 Allegheny, Pa., bond. 4 per cent ■'•999-X„ Bergen, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent J' n or, Fairview, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent 7,000.00 South River, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent ^'SSSno Edgewater, N, J., bonds, 5 per cent 4,000.00 530,000.00 Recapitulation To balance on hand Aug. 1, 1912 H'o^n'--' To total receipts for year ending Aug. 1, 1913 53,879.o- S58,255.33 By iosses paid Aug. 1, 1912 to Aug. 1, 1913 ^'?'r?o'5? By expenses _ ?' Slooo By investments -,t*X^n"XX Miscellaneous }^'°59-9I? By balance on hand 18.901.99 §58,255.33 Signed, JOSEPH HEACOCK, Treasutct^ Philadelphia. August 1, 1913. We have audited the accounts of the Treasurer and the Secretary of the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA for the period from AuKust 1. 1912 to July 31, 1913. We have verified the balance on deposit with the Jenkintown National Bank, amountmg; to. .S18.901.99, and examined securities held as investments, and we certify that the foregoing is a correct statement of the receipts and disbursements dunne '^ ° ^"'° ' PRICE, WATERHOUSE & COMPANY, Cbarlered Accountants, TRADE DIRECTORY, $3,00 Postpaid \y.',\x' 828 The American Florist. Aug. 30, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada S2 00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. J2.50. Subscr ptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sendinfi us changre of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertisiner rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday {earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our corresoondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 72 PAGES WITH COVER CONTKNTS. TIic Minneapolis convention 305 — Wednesday afternoon proceedings 305 — Leonard Barron (portrait) 308 — F. R. Pierson Co.'s esliibit (illus.) 307 — Chicago qnartette en route to convention lillns. I 307 — Carl Cropp (portraiti 309 ^Montague Cliamberlain (portrait 309 — L. Merton Gage (portrait) 309 ■ — President's address committee 310 — Wednesday evening session 311 — Tliursday morning sesson 311 — Report of tellers of election 313 — Response liy President-elect WirDi 313 — Response hy Treasurer-elect Kasting 313 — Response of Secretary-elect Young 313 — School ■ gardening committee report 313 — Friday morning session 314 — Outside planting 314 — Artificial flower exhibits 315 ^Vaughan and other absentees 316 — Friday afternoon session 317 — Horticulture at San Francisco exposition. .317 — Committee on final resolutions 319 — .Affiliation 310 — .\dolph Farenwald (portrait) 320 - — Florists' telegraph deliver.v 321 — President Rertermann's address 321 — Secretary Pochelon 's report 322 ■ — Ti'easurer's report 323 ■ — -Vmerican Clladiolus Societ.y 323 — President Ilendrickson's address 323 — Publicity committee report .324 — Committee on flood sufferers 324 — Presideiit's i-eception 324 ■ — Races and field sports ,324 ■ — Boat landing collapses at ^Minnetoidia. . . .325 — .-idditional visitors 325 — Bowling 325 — The baseball .game 325 Obituary . . . ...... 325 — Charles Krombach 325 ■ — Francis Bachler 325 Florists' Hail Association of America. . ..320-327 St. Louis flower show postponed .32.S Convention carpet bedding 328 American Carnation Society .S28 Florists' Hail Association 328 Ladies' Society of Amea-ican Florists .'i2.s Chicago 332 St. Louis .335 Pittsb\n'g 338 New Yorl; 340 Philadelphia 340 Cincinnati 341 Montreal 346 The seed trade 348 — Prize for ))ullt digging machine 348 — California seed crops 348 — Xew York state seed inspection 348 The nursery trade 354 — Plant epiarantine decision No. 4. .....;. ^ .354 Lancaster County Florists' Cluh ....354 Market cfardeners 356 — Spinacli 356 Florists' fertilizers 358 — Domestic sulphate of ammonia 358 — Wood ashes 358 Buffalo 368 Maywnod, 111 .3fiS Elmhurst. Ill .368 SCBSCRIGERS should renew promptly to insure regular delivery of the paper. The yellow address label on the paper shows date of expiration. St. Louis Flower Show Postponed. Franli M. Robinson, secretary and manager of the St. Louis Coliseum Co., advises that the mid-continental flower show planned for November, li.n.'l, has been postponed until next year. Convention Carpet Bedding, The plants used in the formal or carpet bedding in front of the Armory at the Minneapolis convention of the Society of American Florists shown in the foreground of the group picture on pages 338 and 339 of this issue are as follows : Society of American Florists letter- ing— Alternanthera versicolor; filling, Alternanthera aurea nana compacta. Welcome — Alternanthera Jewell; fill- ing, Alternanthera aurea nana com- pacta. Stars— Yucca alolfolia. Santolina tomentosa, ageratums Stella Gourney; border, Alternanthera paronychioides major. American Carnation Society. The midsummer meeting of the Amer- ican Carnation Society at Minneapolis, Minn.. August 21, was held in commit- tee room B, with President Brown in the chair and about 20 members pres- ent. Cleveland, Ohio, was selected as .the next meeting place, the convention to be held January 28-29, 1914. Adam Graham was selected chairman of the committee on local arrangements, with power to add members as may be needed. An invitation from the New York flower show committee, inviting the American Carnation Society to partici- pate in the spring show, to be held March 21-2S, 19U, was accepted on con- dition that all classes, except those set aside for private gardeners, shall be open to the members of the American Carnation Society only. Secretary Baur was selected to represent the American Carnation Society on the advisory com- mittee of the department of horticul- ture of the Panama-Pacific Exposition ■-■eeretary Baur submitted a draft of a premium list for the exhibition in January. After striking out the class covering the mottled or overlaid varie- ties, the list was approved. The medal ot merit was awarded to Peter Fi«her for originating the variety Beacon. Permission was granted the secretary to add to the annual report each year a limited number of illustrations. " A. F. J. Baur, Sec'y. Florists' Hail Association. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America, also a meeting of its board of directors, was held at 9 .-00 a. m., Friday, August 22, IJlo. in Room C, National Guard Arm- ory, Minneapolis. Minn. The meeting was called to order by E. G. Hill Rich- mond, Ind., president; John G. ' Esler Saddle River, N. J., officiating as sec- retary. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: B. G. Hill. Rich- mond. Ind.. president; J. F. Ai^mann, Edwardsville, 111., vice-president, Jo- Eoph Heacock, Wyncote. Pa., treasurer; John G. Esler, Saddle River.! N. J., sec- retary. Anders Rassmussen, New Al- bany, Ind., and J. C. Vaughan, Chica- go, were re-elected as directors, term, expiring 191G. Mr. Ammann, filling the office of vice-president, resigned as director, and C. L. "Washburn, Chica- go, was appointed to fill his unex- pired term. Fred Busch, Minneapolis, Minn., was elected as director for term expiring 1915, vice H. A. Will, Minne- apolis, resigned. A cliange in rates on single and double thick glass was made, the new rate to be as follows : 15 cents per 100 square feet, each assessment for sin- gle, and 6 cents per 100 square feet for double thick glass each assessment, these rates to be effective November 1, 1913. The next assessment will be made March 1, 1014. J. F. Ammann and J. G. Esler were appointed a com- mittee to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Vice-President John T. Temple. The committee reported the following resolutions which were unan- imously adopted by rising vote : Whereas : This association has lost in the death of our worthy vice-presi- dent, John T. Temple, a valuable and efficient officer and a congenial friend; therefore Be it resolved. That this association extend to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy; and it is further Resolved : That these resolutions be spread upon the records of this asso- ciation, and a copy thereof be sent to tlie bereaved family. Ladies' Society of American Florists, The Ladies' S. A. F. held their an- nual meeting in committee room D, at the Armory. Minneapolis. Minn., Wednesday. August 20, 10 a. m. Mrs. F. H. Traendly, presid,ent. in the chair. The usual order of business was fol- lowed. The secretary reported 273 members, with 26 added at this con- vention, total 299. The treasurer re- ports receipts .$66T.01. expenditures .$457.68, balance on hand $209.33. At the reception Thursday evening Mrs. Maynard, on behalf of the L. S. A. F., presented the president, Mrs. Traendly. with a gold watch bracelet with locket attached. The ladies were entertained with an automobile ride and luncheon at the Minikahda Club Wednesday af- ternoon, and on Friday the St. Paul ladies entertained with a ride on the river, serving a delicious luncheon. A national bowling club was organized with Miss Meinhardt as captain, Mrs. Traendly secretary, Mrs. Asmus treas- urer. Dues are $1.00. A committee was appointed to use all money col- lected every year for prizes. The La- dies' S. A. F. have voted life member- ships at $10 each. The lady joining must be a member of the society one year. The fund is to be kept separate and invested. The following members attended the annual meeting of the Ladies' So- ciety of American Florists : Mrs. A. S. Rice, Minneapolis. Mrs. John Morrison, Minneapolis. Mrs. W. D. Desmond, Minneapolis. Mrs. John Schoeffle, Chicago. Mrs. J. E. Yeats, Champaign, 111. Mrs. W. J. Kimmel, Elmhurst. 111. Mrs. "VV. T. March, Mitchell, S. D. Miss H. Bergstermann, St. Louis. Miss Dora Daresch, St. Louis. Mrs. J. M. Latshaw, Libertyville. 111. Mrs. F. Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemmens, Mich. Mrs. T. L. Bebinger, Des Moines, la. Miss Eleanor O. Casso, Des Moines, la. Mrs. F. L. Washburn, Bloomington, 111. Mrs. Herbert Smith, Danville, 111. Mrs. C. Loveridge, Peoria, III. Mrs. M. Soholt, Madison, Minn. Mrs. Christine Nelson, New York. Mrs. J. R. Van Bochove. Kalamazoo. Mrs. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind, Mrs. W. E. Kemble, Oskaloosa, la. Mrs. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex. Mrs. Agnes O. K. Spence, St. Paul. Mrs. F. E. Bonham, Macomb, 111. Mrs. Scott. Navasota, Tex. Mrs. James Birch, Winnipeg. Can. Miss Ida Peterson, Cincinnati. Mrs. Ciias. H. Maynard, Sec'y. 19^3- The American Florist. 329 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. WluTi* unswors urt' to In' mniU'ii fnnn tliis ollli't' eaoio^L- 10 fonts cNtra to rover po>lji-ii\ vW. Situation Wanted - By competent Kruwti : -■inylc; have cood references. Address Key 877, care American Klorist. Situation Wanted- Kxperiencr.l Mure man in <, hieato. \Vai;es. $20.00 p.r week. Address. Ke\ SSi, can- American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a lady, to manage or work in Horist's store, or can work in yreenhouses. Colorado or Nehraska preferred. ."Address Key 872. care American Florist. Situation Wanted Rv a practical German ijardiner as foreman. A^e 45. Well experienced m all branches of horticulture. Specialist in orchids, palms and araucarias. Belgium cutt- urists. Address, Henry Dui-:hrkoi'. Elkton Farm, Elkton, Md. Situation Wanted— As head gardener and llor- ist; superintendent on private place.' Enslish: married; one child aued .S years. Life experience in all liranehes: hot-house plants, cut Mowers and Iruit under ulass. ves^etahU-s. lawns, prrenniais and the {general routine of a well kept estate. 5 years in preseat place; d vears in this country, iiest referctces. Fuhdkrick Chai-man. ill rnistone, Bolton. X. \ . Help Wanted— A capable, hustling man for retail store. Anna Grace Sawyer. Prop., 4044 W. Madison Street. Chicago. Help Wanted— A single man to grow good Car- nations. $14.00 per week. Send copy of reference. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Help Wanted— Thoroughly experienced girl for general work in a Chicago retail store. Good ■wages to thf ri^ht party. Address, Key SS8. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Young man for our nursery office: must have some previous experience. Give full particulars in first letter. Address Key 881, care American Florist. Help Wanted- An all around Al Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address. Key 870, care American Florist. Help Wanted- Florist, one capable of taking charge of store and developing business. Pacific Coast. Wages to start $75.00 per month. Address, Key 876, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A pot plant grower, a man that is right up-to-date, to raise plants for store trade. Eastern man preferred; wages, $75.00, house and coal. Address, Key 878. care American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around good man, to work under a foreman. State wages expected in first letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas. Help Wanted— Greenhouse man for private place. Must be first-class and experienced in growing of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. Permanent position. Address Florist, 1918 East 40th St., Cleveland, Ohio. Help Wanted — A sober, capable florist and; landscape gardener, with Dot plant knowledge' Permanent position. Besides salary, board, lodg ing and laundry furnished. Clarence Pierson, Supt.. E. La. Hospital for Insane. Jackson. La. Help Wanted— A neat-appearing saleslady cap- able of doing design work and accustomed to han- dle the best trade to assist in a progressive retail store in a growing loiya city. Must come well recommended and be experienced. No others need apply. Address, Key 883. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Landscape draftsman, a young man who is industrious and sober who understands drafting and laying out grounds. We desire one .vho is capable of taking up office work and corre- spondence. We have a g;ood position open and one of advancement. Write, giving number of years experience, reference and salary desired. Holm & Olson. Inc', Nurserymen and Landscape Architects, 20-22-24 West 5th Street. St. Paul. Minnetota. For Sale— Ice box, 7 ft. 6 in. long, 4 ft. 9 in. wide. 9 ft. high. Price, $15.00. pERESFORD. 2231 Seminary Ave., Chicago. For Sale-At a liar^iain, new Rrfriyrrator. will ke. p Mowers HI line condition .1. L.ANGEK, 17 E. Monro.- St., ChieaiiiO, III. For Sale lO.OOO ft. of tflass at a bargain in hvsx town for its size in Illinois; no competition, a money maker. Address, Key 8S4, care .\merican I'lorist. For Sale Second h;ind ice box. Big bargain il t.ik.ii at oner. First come, first ser\ed. Reason for Silling. ha\e closed storr Address. Flurist, 255<> Linden Place, ChiciiLiu. Plioiir Belmont 3345. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouse. 10.000 sq, ft. of wlass; modern Concrete. Iron and Wood construc- tion, double strength glass, steam heated, electric lights, city water, built in 1909. Best condition. Population. 14.000; location. Oklahoma. Price riglit. Address. D. B. N., Box 82. Clarion. Iowa, WANTEDisS experienced in propagating shrubs, trees. herbaceous perennials, roses, clematis, etc., in large iiuantites. Good position for thoroughly reliable, competent man. State references age. and salary wanted. W. N. Y., Box 1950, Rochester, N. Y. Situation Wanted. Good salesman and designer is desirous of securing a position. Ready to go to work on short notice. Can furnish the best of references. For further partic- ulars address, Key 880, care American Florist. WANTED Several good carnation growers. Also a few good wholesale store salesmen. Key 887, Care American Florist. WANTED Good storeman for out-of-town. $100.00 per month to the, right man. Apply to MR. FftESE, at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s Sfore, Chicago, III. .\ real live experienced man in the seed business. One capaljle of taking charge of an office. Salary no object. If pre- ferable, could invest small amount of money but this is not neces.sary. When answering state fully, experience, age, nationality, etc. Address, Key 875, care American Florist. WANTED A Partner with $4,000.00 to $10,000.00 to buy an interest in a well established and growing seed business. This is a mighty good opening for one or two young men. Address Key 879, Care American Florist. FOR SALE. 5000 White Pine hot bed sash, sizes 3 ft. 6 in., bottom rail 1 in. by 4}^ in., top raillii in. by Si^ in., stiles iy2 by SVi, muttens IH by 13,4, 44 D. S. glass 6 by 71/2 in- Price in lots of 25, $1.25 each. These sash were built to order and cost $3.50 each in carload lots. 25, OLD square feet second hand, 22 gauge corrugated iron measuring 26 in. by 9 ft. and 26 in. by 10 ft. at $1.10 per square. Buffalo House Wrecking and Salvage Go. Buffalo, N. Y. Trade Directory i for 913 mHB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1918 , fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribu- tion. It contains 560' pages, Including complete lists ot the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Ceme- teries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, IIiI.., IT. S. A. Contains 560 Pages NOW READY* Price $3.00 Postpaid 330 The American Florist. Aug. 30, POEHLMAW 72-74 E, Randolph St Supply Department. "SeW magnolia leave KTo^w^ :Reo.ciy to Slxlt>. Green, Brown, Red, Purple, - per Box, $1.: Prepared Oak Leaves Red, Brown, Green, per Box,$1 Just the thing for Garlands and Wreath Now is the season for painting and glazing. We can supply your wants in everything tl necessary to use. SPECIAL PRICES, COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS. Poehlmann's Semi-Liquid Putty. Per gallon, $1.35 5 gallons, at $1.30 50 gallons, at $1.25 Poehlmann's Liquid White Paint. Per gallon, $1.65 5 gallons, at $1.60 25 gallons, at $1.50 Poehlmann's S. P. Glazing Putty. 100 lbs. Cask, - - $2.75 Bbl. of 800 lbs., at $2.45 per 100 Peerless Glazing Points. No. 2 and No. 2]i, per 1000, 60 cents No. 2 and No. 2%, per 5000, $2.50 Daylight Cleaner. For those florists that are located near railroads and factories, nothing is better than Anders Daylight Cleaner. Give this a trial. Price per gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons, $4.00. The Famous NOXALL or ROXBORO HOSE That met with such success when handled by E. H. Hunt Company, is now sold by us exclus to the florist trade, fully guaranteed. 34-ln., price per foot, 18c ^-in,, reel, per foot, 17c %-m., " " " 15c i^-in., 500 ft. reel, per foot, 145^c AGENTS FOR PEIRGE PAPER FLOWER POT WHICH WON OERTIFIGATE OF MERIT AT THE S. A. F. CONVENTION. Our Catalogue has been mailed; if you have not rece' August Poehlmann and a number of others that he could color the lake as well. Unfortunately, the pier on which they were standing caved in and the "Pink AVonder kid" and the mayor of Morton Grove and the rest of the admiring audience, fell into the lake, which brought the feature act to a sudden close. Fortunately no one was drowned, although the water was quite deep. N. J. Wietor is very enthusiastic over the outlook for fall, for the stock in Wietor Bros.' large range iS- now in the best of condition, which means that this firm will be in the same position as. in formei*^ years to handle ^a large trade. The Killarneys and . American Beauty roses especially, are showing fine growth. A. T. Pyfer and wife returned from the Minenapolis convention over the Burlington route and stopped off at Polo and Dixon, where they attended the annual family reunion and picnic at the latter place. Mr. Pyfer says that about 65 of his relatives were present. - E. A. Beaven, of Evergreen, Ala., the well known dealer in southern vvild smilax, huckleberry foliage and other greens, transacted business here this week. The annual meeting and convention (If the Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion will be held at Danville next year. CREQO ASTERS Finest and largest supply in the Chicago market. Write for prices. All other seasonable flowers and Greens. J. B. DEANUD CO. L. D. Phone, Central 3155 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Itlention the American Florist when writing Riverview Park had a banner at- tendance one day last week, when Gus. AUes of the Wietor Bros.' store force was present with his family. Joseph Ziska, Jr., who is now chief cook and bottle washer at the Ziska store, expects his father back from Iowa next week. Frank Johnson, of the A. L. Ran- dall Co., and his able assistant.?, have returned from the Ijig doings in Min- neapolis. Robert Northam is pleasing Geo. Reinberg's customers with a fancy grade of asters which command good prices. Wm. O'Brien is renewing old ae- quaintanceS here after summering at ■Pontiac, Mich. St. Louis. TIC.VDE QXJIE'JC. The weather has turned cooler, but trade is still very quiet. Flowers in general are in good supply, but the quality is very poor. Carnations and .short stemmed asters are very hard to more. Asters in general are poor but good stock bring three to four cents. Tuberoses have been very plen- tiful, American Beauty roses also. Smilax is still scarce. NOTES, otto Lang of Dallas, 'Tex., was a recent visitor. He is building six houses, .30x200 feet, for roses. carn,a- tions and chrysanthemums. 336 The American Florist. Aug: SO; FLOWER BOXES That Are DMincftive Neat Printing, High Quality and Finish of Material give distinc- tion to SEFTON FOLDING CUT FLOWER AND y CORRUGATED DESIGN STYLE "^ FLORISTS' BOXES Equalize and standardize the quality of your packages and flora! effects. Have Ahem recognized by uniformity of neatness, attractiveness and safety in protection. The result will be increased orders. 1 WEj \^Ju£ 1 V/il iVlr VJ« ViV/iVlr i\il I ^ Factories: Chicago, lU.; Anderson, Ind.;' Brooklyn, N. Y. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. 'Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma Florists, Li&ten here: If the hot, dry weather has affected your crop of CUT FLOWERS We are in the finest sort of sliape to help you out — here'show: Per 100 Asters, all colors 75c to |3 00 Gladioli. America and F. King 5.00 Shasta Daisies 2.00 Gaillardias 1 00 Dahlias, large variety f3 00 to 5 00 Snapdragons 2.00 Valley 4.00 Easter Lilies perdoz., 1.50 Rubnun & Auratum Lilies " " 1.00 Am. Beauty Roses, 36-in... " " 3.00 Ani.BeautyRoses,18-24in. " " 1.50 Richmond Roses, $4, $6, and .$8 per 100 We expect to be able to take care of all orders for CARNATIONS, (new stock) on and after the 15th of September next. Elitch=Long Greenhouses DENVER, COLORADO. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. H. Angermueller has a fine sup- ply of all kinds of florists' supplies. During his- absence the business has been well looked after by Fred Alves, "Billy" Holz and Harry Schleter. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. continues with a good assortment of cut flowers of all varieties. This firm will largely increase their supply de- partment this fall. Andrew Myer, Jr., is a busy man these days. He is a daily visitor to the market and has his share evi- dently of summer business. SELL YOUR OWN FLOWERS ON THE ; GREAT CENTRAL MARKET We have several desirable stands to rent very reasonably and would be pleased to have you call and inspect the space, or let us hear from you by mail as early as possible. O^K SPRAYS 25c Per Lb Prepared Palm Leaves and Palm Trees WRITE FOR PRICES. HENRY WITTBOLD, 56 East Randolph St., CHICaCO, ILL. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving some extra fine white and purple asters from Michigan, also some fine gladioli. Ostertag Bros, will furnish a large number of decorative plants for Barr's department store opening the middle of September. Schoenle Floral Co. is doing a nice business at its new store. Mrs. Schoenle is a daily visitor to the mar- ket. George Waldbart Is now In Europe. His store is taken care of by Andy Hoffman and assistants. The Diemer Floral Co. has recently enlarged and Improved its store and is doing a nice business. We regret to announce the death of George C. Johnson, the end coming Monday, August IS. O'Leary, the Florist, is well satisfied with the summer business. He has a good location. H. G. Berning is receiving some good stock in American Beauty and other roses. C. De Wever of Olivette is in with Cochet roses, hardy hydrangeas and gladioli. C. A. Kuehn is getting good lily of the valley and some extra fine gladi- oli. B. F. Hensley and wife of Knights town, Tnd., were visitors here. W. F. f9^3 The American Florist. 337 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO B. I9anc]olf>b Street, '^'Xu^artmints'! '''"'"« ''"tral 7720. 0HI0.A.60 Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 1.63rl65 N. Wabash Ave., ; CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, ^^ ""'Chicago" ^''^' Selling Agents for OVE ON ATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliagres- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabayh Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Soecialtles. HOLKBLR BROS. Wholesale fiif FlnuTPr^ Growers oJ VUt riUWCr& Telrphone Randolr^ 2758. Greentionses: DES PLAINES, nx. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO W. P. KVLiB JOSKPH KOfCRSTKI Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LOng Distance Phone. Randolph 3619 ZECH&MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. J.a BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESAUE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS fy „^„,^, „, A Specialty Grower Of CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And AU Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMe Hover Mm'W^s Chicago, August 27. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $3 00 36-in 2 50 SOin 2 25 28 in.... 2 00 . •■ 15-2jin 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 5u@ 75 Per 100 Short 2 00® 4 00 ■■ Killarney 3 no@ 8 CO ■• While Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 ■■ Richmond 3 00(» 8 00 •■ Prince At Bulgarie 3 00@ 8 00 ■■ Kadiance 3 OOlg 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00@ S 00 ■' Melody 3 00® 8 CO ■' Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00® 8 00 •■ Milady 3 CO® 8 00 " Mrs.Jardine 3 di'® 8 00 " Lady Hiliingdon 3 00® 8 00 " Sunburst 3 ' 0® 8 00 Asters 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 150® 2 00 Daisies 50® 1 SO Caitleyas per doz., 6 00 and up. Gardenias ? 52® 5 K Gladioli 1 00® 600 Lilium Harrisii 10 0('@12 5C Valley 3 lO@ 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum ■• 2 00 Boxwood perlb., 25 Ferns per 1000. I 50@2 (lO Galax " 1 25 Leucoihoe '^ Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, RlchmomL Killarney and White Killarney roses. Ail orders given prompt attention. Try BS. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS AU telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing s^CUtFtoWERS ^ ''iM NO. WABASH AyE.*^V* DEUVEBIES Mention the American Florist when writinti 338 The Amer re an Fl orist. Aiig. AT THE ARMORY, MINNEAPOLIS CONVE Complimentary Cai Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens Pittsburg. TJiADK CONDITIONS IMPROVE. Business for the past week has lirightened up a little, and with much cooler weather with us we can look for much better conditions from now on. Although asters are still very scarce, we have plenty of other kinds of stock. We have had quite an abundance of American Beauty roses, which are bringing anything but good prices. Tea roses are all very short and it is diffi- cult to get any long stemmed stock. Lily of the valley and lilies have turned very scarce and are bringing fairly good prices. NOTES. Among the visitors this week are L. J. Little of Uniontown, Geo. L. Hus- croft of Steubenville, and Emil Schloss of Schloss Bros.; New York, the latter working his way back from the conven- tion. Myers & Samtman, the rose growers of Chestnut Hill, are consigning some fine new Lady Alice Stanley roses to the McCallum Co.. The firm name of W. D. Fischer & Sons, of New Castle. Pa., has been changed to Fischer & IMcGrath. The Saxonwald Greenhouses at Cas- tle Shannon are cutting some very fine carnations from new plants. Geo. Marshall and E. J. McCallum have returned from Canada and are back into harness again. The Blind Floral Co. is cutting some very fine America gladioli at their farm in "West View. J. GUST. RUSCH & CO Wholesale Florists Jobberi In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. PtioneMalnlZ4S. 448 MU waukee P.O. Box 206. it.. Milwaukee,Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^rtt^"'' 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Mention the American Florist when writing CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long .60 5.00 (500 at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing H. G. BERNING . Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, Mention the American Florist when writing RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. Mention the American Florist when writing 19J3- The American Florist. 339 IE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS, he Forefrround. r Field -Grown Carnation Plants. ^ MRS. C. W. WARD R. P ENCHANTRESS... 1. P. ENCHANTRESS. . . . PRINCESS CHARMING. Per 100 ....$8.00 ... 7.00 . ... 7.00 .... 7.C0 Per 1000 .CT.OO 60 00 60.00 Per 100 Per 1000 PENNSYLVANIA SS 00 $70.r0 ALMA WARD 7.50 65.00 WHITE ENCHAMTRESS 8.00 70.00 Per If 0 Per lOOO WHITE PERFECTION $8.00 $70 00 BEA ON 8.10 70.00 COMFORT 7.00 60 00 250 at the JOflO ra;c of one vario'y. Ready rjiow or will hold them lor future delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, 1; N W. Cor. 12tli and Race StS., Philadelphia, Pa. j EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Doffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Oliio HEADQUARTER . ^eV>' YORK Give Us a Trial We Can '^leass You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. mil C l^lCTlUn on wholesale WM. r. IvAollNb bU. "^"^^^^^ Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BotiiL.D^niones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Suppliesand Everythingin Season always on hand r 9l=: WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and aU the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire street, : s : BOSTON, MASS. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserlns. Valley and Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13tii St., PHILADELPHIA, PA, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. ^ ^ ^ .'- ^ ■' ■■■ *^ ■' ill ,11 l>. .1^ i^ ,1. .Ik .A .1. .ik A .H A A A A A } THE I I J. M McCullough's Sons Co., i < Wholesale Gommlssion Florists, t -CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED - Special attention given to Shipping: Orders \ I Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,) SEEDS and BULBS. J Price List on Application. [ 316 WaliutSt., CINCINNATI. OHIO. I Fhone Main 4598. [ C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. Kast, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommisslonFlorisi Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and SnppUes 340 The American Florist. Aug. JO New York. ASTERS MUCH BETTER. In all grades of roses the situation is practically unchanged. A much better quality of asters is now arriving and prices range, for the best stock, from $2.00 to $2.50 a hundred. The shorter and smaller flowers go practi- cally a-begging. One dollar a hun- di-ed is good money for gladioli and considering the poor quality of most ■of the stock it is more than they are worth. Monday, August 25.— There is no im- provement in the condition of the mar- ket. If anything, it is a little worse than during the past week. While American Beauty roses are not over plentiful, even the specials are practi- ually going a-begging at ridiculously low prices. There is now a fine qual- ity of asters on the market and a few have reached $3.00 a hundred, but more have sold for less. The common grades of asters are practically a drug and sell at the buyer's prices. There is not enough business to warrant the com- mission dealers in putting a reiisnnable price on out stock. NOTES. Patrick O'Mara is very enthusiastic over the election of Theodore Wirth as president of the S. A. F. He takes the view that it was time to recognize the ornamental horticulture line of the trade and that the choice could not have fallen on more worthy shoulders. Walter F. Sheridan, J. K. Allen, P. J. Smith, William P. Force, M. C. Ford, Joseph Millang and many others prom- inent in the trade voice the same sen- timents. Everybody here is pleased with the choice of Boston as next year's meeting place. John Dailledouze and wife uf Flat- bush, Brooklyn, left Saturday, August 23, for Portland, Maine, for a stay of two or three weeks. Eugene J. Daille- douze and wife left Monday, August 25, for Toronto and then on to the Cana- dian Rockies, Vancouver and Victoria, then out to Alaska, and back to Seat- tle. Glacier National Park will also be visited. They will return in Octo- ber. The greenhouses at Whitestone, L. I., that have been known as the Hinode Floral Co., Inc., which were owned by C. W. Scott and wife, have been .sold to Dreyer Brothers, Elmhurst, L. I., who we learn have already taken pos- session. J. K. Allen spends each week end at Ocean Grove, N. J. At his store on West Twenty-eighth street, during the past week, he has been receiving ship- ments of good dahlias. The Monmouth County, New Jersey, fair opens August 28 at Red Bank. It Is expected that some very interest- ing horticultural features will be seen. The finest asters the writer has seen are now being received by J. J. Coan, manager of the Growers' Cut Flower Co. Frank M. Duggan, of Young & Nu- gent's staff, has gone on a yachting trip to Atlantic City, N. J. Moore, Hentz & Nash are receiving exceptionally fine asters from John Monteith, Stanley, N. J. Horace B. Froment has returned from his vacation looking ruddy and healthy. The Growers' Cut Flower Co. is han- dling an exceptionally fine line of as- ters. Sam. Harmata, with Chas. Millang, is taking a vacation of two weeks. A. P. F. Phl'adelph'a. USUAL AUQtrST DULLNESS. Typical August conditions have pre- vailed the past week— dullness, dull- ness everywhere, and not an order worth talking about. The wholesale- men report a slight demand from out of town. Asters rule the market but only the good ones are moved for prices that bring any kind of returns. The lower grades are sold to the street men for a song. The white varieties are most in demand. Good purple also sell fairly well. New crop Amer- ican Beauty roses and several other varieties of the teas are being offered in quantity. The quality is good for the season. Quite a number of Mrs. Taft are seen and it is evident that a number of growers have ' added th!s variety to their list. The one scarce thing is the cattleya. It is hard work to g_et any quantity. In. fact last Sat- urday it was impossible to get a dozen from all the growers in the cit.v. Eas- ter lilies, lily of the valley and gladi- oli are ahead of the .=upply and movr, slowly. NOTES. Edw. Reid knows how to handle the corporations, either telegraph or ex- press companies, and they have no terrors for him. He plays one com- pany against the other and in nine cases out of ten wins out. Cut the business from a concern and let them find out that their.rival is getting U^-:. that is his plan. They are then quick to find out what is the matter and anxious to adjust all claims. Choice asters are a feature with Mr. Reid. Early advices from the convention exhibitors are all favorable froiii a business standpoint. Robt. Craig & Son sold their exhibit immediately it was unpacked. The M. Rice Co. re- port the same success. The Joseph Heacock Co. and the Lemuel Ball Es- tate did likewise. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. report a great business and all here are surprised at the large attend- ance. Asters, American Beauty roses and Easter lilies are the features with the Leo Niessen Co. at this time. There is no house in the United States that will handle American Beauty roses in such quantities as will this company the coming season. Dahlias are begin- ining to arrive. The M. Rice Co. basket show room presents one of the prettiest pictures in color we have seen for some time. There are ba.skets in every imaginable hue and the two-color and three-color harmony that this house has perfect- ed makes each basket doubly attract- ive. Charles Shockerman, of the Bayers- dorfer force, is proud of his Buick au- tomobile. The street cars and the railroads are too slow for the progres- sive house of Bayersdorfer, who with this quick running auto cover twice the ground in half the time. The H. F. Michell Co. is much pleased with the reception accorded its new geranium Helen Michell which was pronounced the best so far of its color. The outdoor bed of this varie- ty on the lawn was in splendid shape. John Ruppert, of the Dreer force at the convention, reported very good business. Their entire exhibit was sold before the exhibition opened and many good orders were taken, giving them a number of new customers. At Berger Bros.' store splendid as- termums are a leader. The quality of these flowers is ahead of anything seen on this market. There i.« also a splendid stock of tea roses. K. Harrison, Ark.— The Boone County Horticultural Association held a picnic at Capps, five miles west of this place July 30. HAMILTON, O.— The Theo. Bock greenhouses and contents have been sold at public sale. Mr. Bock Is re- tiring from business on account of poor health. VloMe Hover MM*Ket>s Philadelphia, .'\uRust 27. Per 100 Koses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first ...10 0.)@1.5 00 Elides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 Killarney 4 Ut @ 8 00 White Killarney 4 000 8 00 Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 OOia 2 00 Cattleyas 35 00(i50 00 Gardenias.... per doE., 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@I0 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0O@ 4 00 Marguerites .S0@ 75 Snapdraeons 2 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas ,5"@ 75 Water Lilies 3 00(8 4 00 Gladioli , 2 (0® 4 00 .'\stei s 1 00@ 3 00 Asparagus ...per bunch. 50 Buffalo, .Vugust 27. Per-tOO, Ivoses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy. .... .V. ...;.. 15 00@20 00" extra 10 00@15 00 .'■: No.i..:.,. .7oo@iu"no No.2 2 Oi@ .^.00 Pink Killarney 3 00@ 6 fO White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 My Maryland 2 On@ 7 00 •■ Aaron Ward 2 ttl® 3 00 Kaiserin '. 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ t 50 Lilium Longiflorum fi Oi @10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® A 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli, outdoor 2 00@ 3 00 .Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 .Asparagus Sprengeri 35® SO Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Boston, August 27. Koses, Beauty, best IS medium 10 culls White and Pink Killarney, Special White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 Double White Killarney... 10 Killarney Queen Special. .. 8 Mrs. Chas Russell, " 10 Sun bu St, Special fi ■ Taft 2 Cardinal 2 Ward and HiUingdon 1 Richmond 2 My Maryland 2 -Asters 1 Cattleyas 25 Gardenias 12 Lilium Longitiorum and Rubrum. 4 Lily of the Valley 2 Sweet Peas Gl .dinlus per doz., 75c Per 100 00@25 00 00@12 00 2 00 600 00® 6 00 00@12 00 0(@10 00 00@12 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00@10 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 50® 2 00 <0@40 00 00@25 00 00® 6 00 0 @ 300 35® 50 CiNCINNAT!, August 27. Koses, Beauty .. .per doz., $1 00®$3 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 Killarney. 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 6 00 ■■ Perle 3 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 Of® 6 00 •• Taft 2 00® 600 Lilium Giganteum 8 Ii0@12 50 Gladioli 2 00® 6 00 .Asparagus Plumosus.. pel bch., 25c Pond Lilies 2 00® 3 00 Auratum Lilies 12 50®I5 UO Asters 1 00® 3 00 Hardy Hydrangeas 3 00® 6 00 Lilium Kubrum 3 OC® 6 00 Milwaukee, August 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 3 00@4 00 '■ White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■ Wards 30'®in00 ■■ Tatts 3 I0®I0 00 • Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@.0 00 Carnations 2 00 Easter Lilies tO 00@12 .=0 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas SO Daisies 50 Asters 75® 2 00 Asparagus per string. 50 " Sprengeri. per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 50 19^3 The American Florist. 341 M. RIC[ CO. AWARDED FIRST HONORS AT MINNEAPOLIS. EXHIBIT SOLD BEFORE DOORS OPENED. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADEtPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK ^^^^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. EvcrvthinK in supplies. -»^ OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shippingf Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on Kummcd paper; vour card, etc . in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500. $2.8S: per 1000 $4.50. Samples on reqiieat. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order, AMERICAN FLOSIST CO.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago (lattman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. ClDClaiiatt. TRADE VERY QUIET. Last week proved a very ciuiet one for the local trade. There was plenty of good stock ofEered that could not sell up with only the limited demand that was apparent. The average price for each bloom was low. Roses are in good supply, as far as quality Is concerned, and a sufficient quantity for all present requirements is avail- able in every color or variety. Only a small part of the offerings are, how- ever, fancy stock. Asters are plenti- ful, but there is as yet no oversupply of fancy blooms. These last of high quality and large size move readily at fair prices. The poorer grades move slowly. Gladioli, too, are plentiful. Only the very best, however, sell at all quickly. The other grades move slowly and generally at buyers' prices. Many fine hardy hydrangeas are of- fered, The colors include the white and some pink and blue. The lily supply includes large offerings in giganteum, rubrum and auratum. The stock is fine, but enjoys only an ordi- nary call. A few lily of tlie valley are to be had. The green goods line shows an adequate and sufficient sup- ply of Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri, as well as a short supply of smilax. NOTES. Jos. Beran, of the J. M. McCullough Sons Co., is back at his desk after a fortnight's vacation spent at Renning- ton, on the Little Miami. Joe is very modest of his ability as a fisherman or has forgotten to put in a supply of fish stories, for he tells us that the fish were not at all "vicious," for they nibbled at the hook very slowly. P. J. dinger has returned to this city after a fortnight spent witli his family and relatives at Evanston and Aurora, 111. M. Anderson, of Dayton, is to open a store in the Emery Arcade in the very near future. C. E. Critchell has been getting in large lots of rubrum . lilies. H. Alliance, O. — H. T. Miller is build- ing, a new greenhouse and office at 522 South Freedom avenue. PrrTSFiELD, MASS. — Foster 1. Drake, one of the oldest and most prominent florists of this city, has sold the stock and fixtures of his greenhouses, and has leased the houses to Max Engel- man. Mr. Drake will take a long rest, going into the Maine woods in early September on a hunting trip. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tli Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Vl[oMe Rower MM'KeU New York, .August 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 5 0"@15 00 extra and fancy... 2 00^3 00 No 1 and No. 2... 50® 1 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 1 50(g 2 CO No. 1 and No. 2. 25@ 50 Queen, special. 5 00@ 6 00 " Hillingdon, .'iaron Ward.. 3 CO® 6 00 " Richmond 2S@ 3 00 " Sunburst, extra 3 00@ 5 00 " Taft, extra 3 COia 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@tO 00 Lilies Lonciflorum and Harrisii.. 4 OCi@ 5 DO Lily of the Valley 1 50@ 3 00 Gladioli 100 Sweet Peas.. perdoz. bunches, 25 Adiantum C oweanum 1^@ 50 .Asparagus Plumosus doz. bcbs. 7.-@ 1 50 Smilax 75® I 00 .\sters. common stock 2.=® 1 00 special 2 00® I SO Dahlias 50® 2 00 Pittsburg, August 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 extra IS 00 No.) 800 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 MyMarsland 2 00® 8 00 '■ Richmond 2 00® h 00 " Kaiserin 1 50@ 6 00 Sunburst 2 00® 8 fO Daisies 50 Cattleyas SO 00 Sweet Peas 50 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters..... 50c, 1 00® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Water Lilies 1 00 Larkspur bunch. 25c .'\sparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 St. Louis, August 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 6 00@12 SO short stems 3 0fl(& 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 4 00 MyMar\land 2 00® S 00 " White Killarney 2 CO® 4 00 Carnations 1 50 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00 Rubrum 6 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu..35@60 Harrisii 8 00 Geo. C. Sicbrcchl WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISI50I«IXJ Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. EstabUsbed In 1867. 'mM. noRtsr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE SECT FACnTTIES IN THE CFIY Ifention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street, Opposite the Waldorf- .Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 680001 -02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N: J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Plovers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA EORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Ctiicado. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Larg^est and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. September 2, FROM MONTREAL, Corsican, Allan. FROM BOSTON, Franconia, Cuaard. Ivernia, Cunard. K. Augiiste Victoria, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. Noordam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Tironpiinz Wilhelm, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. Madonna. Fabre, 3 p. m. Matura, Trinidad. Southern, Norton. September 3. Lusitania, Cunard. La Provence. French, Pier y7, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Rhein, North Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m. Argentina, Austro- American, 1 p. m. Kaiser Franz Joseph I, Austro- American, 1 p. m. Maracaibo, Red *'!),** noon. September 4. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Canadian Pacific, 3:30 p. m. FROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Thyrolia, Canadian Pacific. Baltic White Star, 12 noon. President Lincoln, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. C. F, Tietgen, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. m. Gascon, Barber. September 5. Philadelphia, American, 10 a. m.,' Pier 62, North River. Hyanthes, Houston. September 6. FROM MONTREAL, Scandinavian, Allan. Caledonia, Anchor, 12 noon, Pier- 64 North River. FROM MONTREAL, Canada, White Star-Dom. Carmania, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL, Royal Edward, Canadian Northern. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM BOSTON. Cretic,* White Star, 3 p. m. FROM MONTREAL, Andanla, Cunard. LA TOURAINB, French, Pier 57, North River. PROM ■ MONTREAL, Cassandra, Donaldson, at daylight. Prinzess Irene. North Ger. Lloyd, 11 a. m. George Washington, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a, m. Kufsk. Russian-American, 2 p. m. San Juan, Porto Rico. Vestria, Lamport & Holt, 1 p. m. Singapore, Barber. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOB. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. nrBLEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded'to ■^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St.- Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Ctioice Beauties. Orchids and Valley alwavs on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Young&Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Sqnare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And gfive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited lor delivery in any part ot Texas. Mention the American Fhirist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockporf. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Teleerapb orders filled promptly vrith the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 344 The American Florist. Aug. JO, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 18T4-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Dehvery. Mention the A merican Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the larirest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapli Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9Ui Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. *Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Eegerow's, Newark, N. J. Eertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Elacliistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Eowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sods, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray. Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pelieano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros.. Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. PoUworth Co., 0. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. „ , Schling, Mai, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. ■Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. X. Witthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wittbold, 56 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Galdenaon. Log An- geles, CaHf. YonnK & Kusent, New Yoik. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desij^ns. High Grade Cnt Blooms. CUOE Bitos.ca, FLORISTS 1214 r ST.NW WASHINtfTOfifia We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASBINaXON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. he Park J. A. VALENTINE, rlOrai V/0. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA FELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Mention the American Florist when wrtMng T 19^3- The American Florist. 345 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. I FRED C. WEBER I SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— wi- liavc one sloru only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUIS, MO. I I • • — - ••< PhUadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attentton to all Orders . Mention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Mowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. aeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve. vPill fill all orders for Cnt Kansas City and FipweM' P"°«i?i P"U?,»' DI.....I u:il U. Wedding and Birthday Gift, rleasani nill, mo. that may be entrasted to them Mention the American Florist when wriHng Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.$mithCo. KEENAN BLOG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the A merican Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Bosfon and all New England Points To THOS. P. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T.— Byres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peacbtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's, 56 B. Randolph. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborious. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Eapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M, Goldenson. Milwaukee — 0. 0. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. 3. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Bard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbce. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Sap Francisco — Pelicano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mo. — Arehlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborious. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.— California Florists. Toledo, O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop'a, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude ^roa. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tr5l3°c°of.imnu, Clioice Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Orant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders II om out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 9a Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and cfuarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. wm take proper WisCOnsin care of vonr orders in ▼» *»^v»*»»««« Dunlop's 34 6 The American Florist. Aug. JO, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Sendyovrorders^'Giiicago and Sub- orbs to ikimr^Jfie FLORiST. ,y^mslSI^^^, All orders carefully filled ^^^ZZSKMa*"^"" under the supervision of * ►SHicaSS-* GEORGE ASMUS, Hgr Wire, Write or PHone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone S06 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telesrrapb Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Farnvm St. X5^^?g^82 Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. ^^^a^j?'""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Montreal. STOCK OF POOR QUAUTT. Trade last week was pretty quiet, but this we always expect the latter end of August and the first week in September. There are few good flow- ers to be had. Sweet peas are very short stemmed and the flowers are poor. Asters have gone altogether as a result of the "yellows." There never was such a failure with these flowers. The early ones are only about one- third natural size and the late ones have turned yellow. Gladioli are fairly good, but rather small and of poor color. NOTES. The Montreal Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club met last Tuesday night. The chief business attended to was the re- port of the convention delegates, which was made in great detail. Secretary Horobin reported a balance on the right side from the recent picnic. President E. J. Hayward, who returned recently from England, gave an ac- count of his travels. He spoke in glow- ing terms of the immensity and pros- perity of the florist trade in the old country. He mentioned one place in particular, Rochfords, where he said he saw more and better plants than he has beheld in the last 18 years in Canada. The delegation from Boston and some from New York en route to the con- vention of the Society of American Florists in Minneapolis spent a day in Montreal and were entertained by the Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club. The party was met at the train and after breakfast all were taken around the city parks to Mount Royal, where lunch was served. From there special cars were taken to Lachine, ■ thence by boat over the famous Lachine Rapids back to Montreal. The local men said good-by at 10 :30, when the train pulled out. A visit to C. A. Smith's greenhouses at Lachine found the place looking at its best. Charlie grows ferns only, and, as everyone knows, to perfection. He has three houses of Boston and Scotti, all in splendid condition. The place, for a commercial establishment, was a picture of order and cleanliness. His entire produce is marketed all at one local store. French bulbs have all been planted and the Dutch have arrived earlier than usual. Many growers are plant- ing twice as many as last year. The warning at the C. H. A. convention came too late. A. C. Wilshire has a couple of his new houses completed, and will devote his energy toward the growing of stock. Lu In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue How Ynrlr Hihf Grand Central Terminal "*" lUiR Uliy The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHIUPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWAEI I. Artistic Floral Work and long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans — CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and 'Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. S2I^ VIRGIN, ^«|«i^ Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders, Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. J ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS Will fill your " orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telertraoh Deliverv Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVIUE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. MYEB, FLORIST, SllL'S" '9'^ The American Florist. 347 PEONIES For Fall Planting WK nre now booklup ortk-rs for Pn^onlcs for Fall de- livery; all our owu growing aud truo to name. We illR (lurlug the latter part of September and furuisb very strong illvlslous wltb from 3 to 5 eyes. Per doi. Per 100 ASA GRAY. A very distinct flower, bright Iliac sprinkled wltb minute dots of deeper lilac In sucb a manner as to appear dusted on, blooms very large, mid-season $3 50 $25 00 ANDRE LAURIES. Strong vigorous grower with medium sized flowers of deep Tyrlan rose, $00.01) per 1000 1 60 10 00 AMABILIS LILACINA. Bright lilac rose cbauplnfi to white as flowers mature, early and free flowering. $00.00 per 1000 1 00 7 00 ARTHEMISE. A strong grower of upright habit, free bloomer In clusters, large, violet rose with light mauve shadings. A good mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 OJ COURONNE d'OR. Immense ball shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and delicate carmine markings on the central petals, strong, upright growth, one of the choicest, late floweriog varieties. $180.00 per 1000 3 00 20.00 CRARLEUAGNE. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large, compact. globular flowers, Itlac-whlte with a slight blush centre. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 CANARY. One of the freest blooming vari- eties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white center. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 CO CHRYSANUHEMIFLORA ROSEA. The earli- est variety in our collection, being fre- quently a week ahead of any other sort, making it particularly valuable for Dec- oration Day sales in late seasons or in lati- tudes where other sorts will not bloom pre- vious to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $140.00 per lOOO 2 00 15 00 DELACHEI, Very large cup shaped flowers, deep crimson-purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety 2 00 15.00 DUKE OF WELLINGTON, An ideal cut flower variety, large, well formed flowers on long stifif stems; color sulphur-white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid- season sorts. $180.00 per 1000 3 00 20.00 Per doz. Per 100 DirCHESSE DE NEMOURS. Superb cup shaped flowers of sulphur white, changing to pure white. Particu- larly beautiful in the half open bud state. $140.00 per 1000 $2 00 $15 00 DR. CAILLOT, Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety 3 50 25 00 DUG DE CAZES. Another of the really first class Paeonies for all conditions, never failing to produce an abundance of flowers for "Memorial Day." Up- right growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and sil- very reflex. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 EDOUARD ANDRE. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metallic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 EUGENE VERDIER. Immense globular flowers delicate flesh color deepening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloomer, distinct and desirable... FELIX CROUSSE, The ideal self colored red Pa3ony, large, globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigor- ous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most important commercial cut flower sorts 3 50 FESTIVA MAXIMA. This truly superb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has for nearly three-quar- ters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant in growth. No other variety combines the wonderful purity of color, free- dom and earliness of flower, bandsome foliage as this "Queen of Paeonies." This variety is probably bet- ter known throughout the world than .any other. $180.00 per 1000 2 50 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE, One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip, as the flowers ase, making quite an attractive color combination. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 L'EOLATANTE. Very large, showy, compact brilliant red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 LIVINGSTONE. Strong upright grower, very free flowering, large compact pale lilac rose with silver tip. central petals flaked with crimson 5 00 L'INDISPENSABLE. Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desirable late flowering variety ■. ....$*J 50 ?25 uo For a most complete list of seasonable stock and particularlv in our Fandanus, etc.. see our current wholesale list. 3 60 25 00 25 00 20 0:1 15 00 13 00 40 00 15 00 Double Herbaceous Peony Per doz. Per 100 LADY BRAMWELL, A beautiful silvery rose of fine form, a free blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 MME. CALOT. One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers, of a pale-hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000... 2 30 20 00 MME. DE VERNEVILLE, Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center touched carmine. A most chaste mid- season variety 3 00 20 00 MME, DUCEL, Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 30 MARIE JACaUIN, A variety especially adapted for landscape work, flowers semi-double almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible in the center. Very aptly named the "Water Lily I'seony." $1JO.OO per 1000 2 00 MME. BOULANGEB. A very choice delicate colored variety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted w-hite are formed of broad regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 MEISSONIEH. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, center deep crimson. .4 splendid self colored variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 13 oo MARIE HOUILLON. A fine beautiful silvery rose of uniform color throughout, splendid cut flower variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 PRINCESS GALITZIN, Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 QUEEN VICTORIA. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000. 1 50 10 on REINE DES ROSES, Early, medium sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the center. S140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 no VICTORIE MODESTE. Very large flowers of bright lively violet rose with salmon center 2 00 13 00 ZOE CALOT. Large globular perfect blooms in clusters •almost covering the plants. Pure white suffused with ,. „„ delicate rose. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 lo 00 specialties in the Decorative line such as Palms, Ferns. Dracaenas. 2.: on 00 40 00 a.") on on HENRY A. DREER, Inc.. 714 Chestnut St., PHIIADELPHIA, PA. ^"The above prices are intended for tlie trade only."®» 348 The American Florist. Atig. 30, Ihe Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C: Massie. Minneapolis, Minn.. President; ]. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. FrankTlierkild- son, Painesville. O . Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard. Jr.. Cleveland, 0., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. W. Atlee Buhpee and family have returned from Europe. Jesse B. Northrup's condition re- mains unchanged. THE onion set market is very firm and further advances are looked for. Some surpluses on peas are being offered both by European and Ameri- can growers. Potato growers in the Red River Valley district are insisting on 50 cents for their crops. Early sweet corn is reported badly filled in most growing sections. The crop will be short. The Red river potato crop is an : average one;, the demand, however, is very' heavy and advances are expected. Hydra, Okla. — The Blackwell & Hickey Co. is the firm name of a new seed concern established here recently. CmCACio. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 27 were as follows: Timothy, $4.50 to .fo.oO per 100 pounds. Cabbage, radish and carrot are the short European items in vegetables this season, nearly all other crops be- ing better than last year. Thomas J. Grey, the veteran seeds- man of Boston, Mass., now with Joseph Breck & Sons' Corporation, and wife attended the Minneapolis convention last week. The Michigan bean crop is not a heavy one. Dry weather made a poor stand and the early plantings show small seed and poorly filled pods. Later plantings are backward and an early fall or wet weather will do much damage. Paris, Prance, August 0. — There seems to be quite a stock of French grown onion seed carried over. The price last spring declined from the opening of 50 cents per pound to 10 cents per pound, and considerable stock remained unsold. There will be an enormous crop of leek, as many of the growers did not' harvest their bulbs but let them stand in the ground, which is likely to result in a big sur- plus. Red Top Strap Lea turnip is of-, fered on the market here this week at 30 francs per 100 kilos. Prize for Bulb Dig:grlng Machine. The General Society for Bulb Cul- ture, with headquarters at Haarlem, offers a prize of 1,000 florins ($402) for the best bulb-digging machine. Particulars may be had from the sec- retary, Spaarne 71, Haarlem, Nether- lands. Much importance attaches to this matter, as the vast number of tulip, hyacinth, and other bulbs grown on thousands of acres between Haar- lem and Leiden are scooped out of the ground with the hands — a slow and laborious process. California Seed Crops. Gilroy, August 20. — Sweet peas are now about cleaned up and they have averaged about one-fourth of a crop. Radish is cleaning up very poorly and will average about 20 per cent of a crop. Carrot and lettuce are also very poor, although the rain we had in July has helped the latter to some extent. Onion looked fairly well up to July 1, but after that date it seerned to go back quickly. A considerable acreage was burned on the Sacramento river and on the heavier lands of the Santa Clara and San Juan valleys a large proportion of the heads fell, some fields running as high as 75 to SO per cent down heads. Taking the season as a whole, all California grow- ers will probably agree that it is one of the most disastrous in the history of California seed growing. R, New York State Seed Inspection. We are in receipt of Bulletin No. 302 of the New York experiment station at Geneva, which refers to the inspection of seeds under the law of that state during the last six months of 1912. Prom this bulletin we take the follow- ing as to the methods of inspection pursued in this state : "Under the inspection law. samples of seeds were collected from dealers by agents of the Commissioner of Ag- riculture and sent to the Station for examination. Here the required weight of seed was carefully taken and the seeds therein counted, both crop seeds and weed seeds, so that the percentage 'by count,' as required by the law, could be ascertained. This process is a very tedious one, the law, in this re- quirement, differing from most, if not all, other seed inspection laws. Most of these laws specify percentages bj' weight. "In order to shorten this method, if possible, an attempt was made to es- tablish standards of 'count for weight' of the different agricultural seeds; but this was found impossible. The num- ber of seeds in a sample of given welglit of any of the farm seeds con- sidered was found to vary, not only in different grades of seeds, but in seeds of the same grade grown in different localities or in different seasons, and even in samples made up of varying proportions of seeds of different color, as of the yellow, brown, or violet-col- ored seeds of red clover. As illustra- tions : Two samples of high-grade al- falfa seed contained respectively 213.- 000 and 2.50,000 seeds per pound, a dif- ference of 8.2 per cent, above or below the mean for the two samples; and two samples of spring vetch seed var- ied nearly 25 per cent, from their mean. Since such variations made it impos- sible to use 'count' standards, all seeds in each official sample were counted. By such counting it was found that all of the 11 alfalfa samples were well within the law, the highest_percent- age of other seeds found being less than one-half of one per cent., and the highest percentage of inert matter (sand. etc.). only one per cent, by weight. With alsike clover, conditions were much worse, since 5 of the 13 samples contained more than 3 per cent, of foreign seeds — one of them 45 per cent. — and two of these samples contained also 5 and 8 per cent, re- spectively of inert matter. Two of the five samiJles of Canadian blue grass contained more than the limit of other seeds, and all of them considerable amounts of other material so that the best sample showed only 95 per cent, pure seed and the poorest one only 87 per cent. The Kentucky blue grass was, however, of very much better quality, as the five samples contained very little other seed, though one sam- Fieters-Wiieeler Seed Gompany Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. CorrespondeDC* SalicWeiJ. BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Kadish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., \ Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. W. EDMUNDSON, Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS '913- The American Florist. 349 PANSIES Thorburn's Superb Mixture hns been known for yc:trs for 118 variety ol color and •iizu of Mowers, Per oz $4,00 Wi- tiaio also extra tine strains of Masterpiece, Madam Perret and all t)ie lendini; varieties ol Giant Trimardeau. WRHE FOR PRICES FREESIA Relracta alba too looo % ii H iM, cliameier $0,75 $ 5 00 vy to ',, ■• ■• 1,00 S,Oii Mammoth Bulbs 2,0o 12,0<) Purity, first size 2,00 12,00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5lo 7 in, circimil.ivnce $5,00 $'10.00 6t<. 7 •• ' 6.00 55,1)0 7to 'J '• " 9.00 85,00 9 to 11 ■■ " 20,00 Have you our Florist's Catalo,!:.' ? Ask for it when ordering. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 33 Barclay St. t i4 New York EARLY FALL BULBS READY NOW. Roman Hyacinths, white, per doz,, 50c; per 100, $3.00. Candidum Lilies, per (3oz., 60c; per 100, $4 50. Harrisii Lilies, 9-11, per doz., $3.75 per 100, $23.00. Harrisii Lilies, 7-9, per doz., $1 35 per 100, J8.75. Chinese Sacred Lilies, per doz. , 60c basket, $1 25. Freesias. extra large, per doz., 25c per 100, $1.25. Paper White Narcissi, per 100, $1.10 per 1000, $8.75. OrnithOgalum, per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $12 00. OxaliS, Bermuda Buttercup, per 100, $1.M0; per 1000, $8.60. Extra fine stock. Let us have your order today. Write for Fall catalogue. JAS. VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. pie showed 5 per cent., another o per cent., and another 2.8 per cent, use- less matter. The single sample of crimson clover seed was fair In qual- ity, with 1.2 per cent, of other seeds and 3 per cent, of dirt; but the one sample of rape was 99.1 per cent. pure. Of red clover, 5 samples out of 17 were over 99 per cent, pure, 3 others over 98 per cent., and 4 more over 07 per cent. pure, while the others ranged down to 92.8 per cent., 4 of them con- taining more than 3 per cent, of other seeds. "Redtop was generally fair in qual- ity, as only one sample out of eight showed more than 3 per cent, of for- eign' seeds; but all but one ranged high in dirt, one sample showing 3G% per cent, of such refuse. Nearly 60 samples of timothy were examined, of which only four showed an excess of foreign seeds, but two of these con- FIRST-CLASS Calla Lily Bulbs One to Three Inches in Diameter Wire me how many you can use and I will wire back what I w ill accept your order for. If you send cash by return mail I will prepay shipment. My prices are very low for a short time only. If on arrival they are not satisfactory return them and on receipt of same I will return your money. E. D. WITTING CALLA LILY BULBS P. O. Box 314, SAN JOSE, CAL. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^, —^ ^^ ^\ LEONARg^SficS *" «°-"°*^r . enOWERSFORTHETRAI ONION SETS Write for Prices. 1/ ••• — ONION SETS in the American Florist wh Mention the American Florist when writing 6R0WERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. LONG ISLAND CABBAGE SEED-NEW CROP NOW READY Choice Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg Plant, Pepper, Tomato and other special seeds. Headquarters for the new great SANFORD CEIERY SEED. Over 50 years growing- seed tor the most critical trade. Send for Price list. Francis Brill Co., HEMPSTEAD, (L. I.) N. Y- TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing tained respectively 17.1 and 3S.9 per cent, of such seeds. The worst o( these samples also contained .3.8 per cent, of dirt, but all the other samples were very good in this regard. The summer vetch sample was very good, but the one of winter vetch was one- fourth summer vetch. Two of the five samples of white clover were poor, showing 03 and 74 per cent, purity H. WREDE LUNEBUSG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London. Bruxelles, Berl.. Hamb.. Roma. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c lor. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order Mention the American Florist when writing Benry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT NEBRASKA 350 The American Florist. A ug- 30, Freesias California Grown Per 1000 Choice, V2 to?4-in..$5.00 First Quality, % to i/^-in. $3.00 Purity-True Per 100 Per 1000 %-m. to?i-in....$2 50 $20.00 H-in. and over. . 1.25 15.00 %-m.toVi-m... 1.50 12.00 FREESIA-HYBRIDS DR. RAGONIERI Per 100, - - $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK only; Uut tne others were of good qual- ity. "Of 1,140 samples received from cor- respondents during 1912 and examined at tiie Station, 621 were of alfalfa, 170 of red clover, 150 of timothy, 96 of alsike clover and 47 of miscellane- ous seeds. The same genei-al fault was shown in many of these samples as in those of previous years — small size. The small sample very frequent- ly falls to represent accurately the seed from which it is drawn; and the same statement was found to hold true with regard to the advertising sam- ples sent out by dealers as representa- tive of the seeds they were handling. No sample of alfalfa seed or clover seed weighing less than two ounces can be considered satisfactory, nor a sample of grass seed or the smaller vegetable seeds that weighs less than one ounce." Whitestone, N. Y.— The Dreyer es- tate has acquired the land and green- houses of the Hinode Floral Co. St. Paul, Minw. — L. G. Venzke and wife have returned from a three weeks' vacation in the Georgian bay district. Ghent, Belgium. — The death of Julius Roehrs was greatly deplored at the gathering of the horticulturists last week. He was one of the most widely known of American visitors here. — E. G. Strohlein, with Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., was a recent visitor. DALLAS, TEX. — The Brown-Dawson Co., florists, recently incorporated with a capital stock of $15,000, has pur- chased the retail stores of the Texas Seed and Floral Co., 1627 Elm street, and the Adolphus hotel. The Brown- Dawson Co; will remodel and improve the stores, and in addition to a gen- eral florist, seed and poultry business, will add a full line of nursery stock. The Texas Seed and Floral Co. will retain its greenhouses and will do a wholesale business. The incorpora- tors of the Brown-Dawson Co. are E. P. Brown, president; John M. Daw- son, secretary and treasurer, and Chas. D. Brown. Sweet Peas = CROP 1913 = Spencer Varieties Spencer Mix Christmas Varieties Christmas Mix Special Unwin and Grandfloras Grandflora Varieties Grandiflora Mix California Crop Very Short. Write at once for L,ist and Prices. ROUTZABN SEED CO., Arroyo firande, Cal. GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Strain, light, niedium or dark mixture. Kenilworth Show. An extra fine stra 11 of large tiowers. Masterpiece. Curled, waw petals. Orchid Flowered. Mixed. Giant Bronze and Copper Mixture. Giant Fancy margined and edged. 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000, $1.00; ia-oz„ $1.25; 1 oz., $5.U0. For fuller descriptions see my ad. in July and August 2nd. 9th and 16th issues. Pansiesin separate colors, lOOO seeds, 25c. Giant Royal Purple. Giant Adonis, Giant Emperor William. Giant Dark Blue. Giant King of the Blacks. Giant Light Blue. Giant Zebra. Giant Lord Beaconslield. Giant Red. Giant Yellow. Giant McKmley. Giant Vellow. Giant Psyche. Giant Mad. Perrel. Cianl While. Giant While. PRINCESS The New Upright Pansy Packet of 1000 seeds, 75 cents; 300 seeds, 25 cents. The precedine 17 sorts mixed equal proportions: 1000 seeds, 25c. Any 5 pkts.. tl.OU- any 11 pkts , J2 00. With every $1.0U worth of pansy seed I will send lOCO of Rain- bow free and with otheramounts in like proper tion. ^ ^<> ^"^ Chrysaathemums and Fertilene Elmer D. Smith & Co., ^''•'""' Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YOKK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster Pepper, Celestial Peppers. Strong: plants with fruit, from 4% in, pots, SI. 25 PLM- dozen, $10.00 per 100. Primroses— Obconica and Chinese— 2H-in. pots, the very best strains, strong plants. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash witli oider. Frank Oechslin, ^^};k?cA&S.^*- J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. VV Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERXYVILLE ILLINOIS igij- The American Florist. 35 1 ■ Boddington's^^Quality'' Christmas and Winter-Flowering M iSWEET PEASi M WE ARE SUPER-HEADQUARTERS 5 ■ . s 'Y\ All true stocks of WintLT-flowering Sweet Peas will be scarce this season. Some varieties are a total failure Q Yl owing to the exceptional season in California this Spring. Our advice to intending planters is to order at once. w i-* .\11 Sweet Pea seed sent free by parcel Post. *^ VJ Mr. VV'ni. Sim, Cliitondale, Mass., the great Winter Sweet Pea Specialist, sows our seed almost exclusively. J5 ^ Our stocks of Christmas-flowering Sweet Peas have stood the test for years, and we can refer you to the m M largest growers of this increasingly popular flower, as to the trueness and quality of our seed, earliness of bloom- ^ H ing period and strength and habit of plants. H ^ " The following varieties are the "best by test" and include Zvolanek's and our own introductions, grown for M ^ seed, from selected stocks bv the leading California grower and specialist in Sweet Peas. ** JJ Our output last year was nearly 3000 lbs. No kicks and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination J5 w and trueness to type. W ^ THIS ADVERTISEMENT CAN BE USED AS AN ORDER SHEET H M .. Boddington's Extra Early Christmas White Snowbird. An exceptionally Oz. 14 lb. Vi lb. Lb. J M early Sweet Pea for indoor flowering— will bloom Six weelcs after sowing. H -^ Color clear white, upon long stems; habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally w ■ free-flowering qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for indoor "^ n planting. This is a black-seeded variety, therefore much hardier than the jH ^ white-seeded types $0.25 $0.75 $1.25 $2.00 W W ...BOddington's Christinas Pink, This is the earliest and most profitable and ^ W useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowingthe seed under glass in latter part H w of August, flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the Winter months. .25 .75 1.25 2.00 M ■1 ...BoddingtOn'S Christmas White. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just ^ H as free and profuse a bloomer 25 .75 1.25 2. CO H ^ ...Angellno. Self pink; new variety 50 1.50 2.75 4.50 Jg ^ ..Canary. Similar to the Christmas White, but flowers of an exceptionally good r\ rj yellow 35 1.00 1.75 3.00 JH w ...Flamingo. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early 50 1.50 2.75 5.00 W W ...Christmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine, open, red flower 36 1.00 1.50 2.50 •T^ tj ...Christmas Stella Morse. Creamybuff standard, wings slightlytinged with pink. .50 1.50 2.75 4.50 ]_![ Cr ...Florence Denzer. Pure white 25 .75 1.25 2.00 H ^ Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large . ^ M flowers 35 1.00 1.75 3.00 ■ M ...Miss Helen M. Gould. White, open flower; standard lilac, marbeled 35 1.00 1.75 3.00 || ' ...Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac; very large flowers 25 .75 1.25 2.00 ^_, H ...Mrs. A. Farenwald. Extremely large; dark pink. Very early 75 W w .. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink 25 .75 1.25 2.00 W *-* ...Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender; very scarce 25 .75 1.26 2.00 *;:* JJ ...Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink; very pleasing shade 35 1.00 1.75 3.00 W ■ Mrs. James Wheeler. Salmon with orange. Best of its color 50 1.50 2.75 4.50 M ...Mrs. Wm. Sim. Salmon pink 25 .75 1.25 2.00 ^ M Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Large, pure white, wavy flower 25 .75 1.25 2 00 W. M ...Mrs. W. W. Smalley. Satiny pink 25 .75 1.25 2.00 W ■ .. Mrs. J. F. Dolansky. Daybreakpink 25 .75 1.25 2 00 'T W ...Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Sky blue; late 25 75 1.25 2.00 Q fZi ...Mrs. Zvolanek. Blue, variegated; good for variety 50 1.50 2 75 6.00 *-» H ...Orange Bird. Orange-rose. One of the best commercial varieties 50 1.60 2.75 4.50 *-V Q ...Pink Beauty. Large open flower; rose pink. Fine for florists 40 1.25 2.25 4.00 JJ ...Wallacea. Verv scarce. Very fine lavender; a grand florists' variety 35 1.00 1.75 3.00 ^ tl ...Watchung. Pure white 25 .75 1.25 2.00 W M Winter Cheer. Wavy, large white flower 60 150 2.75 4.50 W ...Wm. J. Stewart. Blue self 35 1.00 1.75 3.00 S M .. Zvolanek's Pink. Soft self pink. I»arge flower 50 1.60 m. VJ All other varieties not enumerated here can be supplied at advertised prices. JJ nif you miss any old favorite here it has been superseded — other varieties advertised supplied when stock is W not exhausted. _ y-* JJ Please write your name and address here and mail order in good season. /-V m ^ ^ NAME STREET ADDRESS )|| ^ CITY STATE * i ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, | S 342 West 14tii Street, New York. M 352 The American Florist. Aug. JO, ROSE STOCK "MRS. GEO. SHAWYER" Grafted or Own Root. $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTY 4-iiich, $12.00 per 100. HILLINGDON 4-incli, $10.00 per 100. SUNBURST 4-inch, $15.00 per ICO. PINK KILLARNEY 4-incli, $8 00 per 100. 500 RADIANCE 3-inch, $8.00 per 100. CHAS. H. TOTTY. I MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE PLANTS Plants from 2 inch pots. $2 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. BOUVARDIA Hum- boldi, CHINESE PRIMROSES, finest varieties: CINENARIAS, dwarf. Plants from 2H inch pots $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri; ARTILLERY PLANTS; ANTHERICUM vlttatam; SMUAX; FICUSRE- PEMS. Plants from 3 inch pots. $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri: PASSION VINE, two V arieties: IVY.Hardy English; SWAINSONA alba; LEMON VERBENA; BOUVARDIA Hnmboldi, ANTHERICUM vittatum. Plants from 4 inch pots, 10c each. IVY, hardy English; LEMON VERBENAS. Kentia Belmoreana, $2.00 per doz. Crotons, $2.00 per doz. C. EISELE, 1 Ith and Westmoreland Streets PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 0 1 1 If I A SPLENDENS and BONFIRE AAI via <^°o<1 Strong Plants from Soil. "fl U I I n 60 cents per 100: $5.00 per 1000- Dracaena Indivisa, 2-inch $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, 2-incb l.SSpei 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders, 2-in. 2.00 per 100. Donble Alysnm, 2'inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - • OLEAN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Snnunerdale Avenue,. CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS. Robert Craig Co... ^^s PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when tor«{n0 Paper Whites GRANDIFLORA Per 1000 Fancy, (1250 bulbs to case $ 8.50 Star Brand, ( 1000 bulbs tocase) 11.00 LILIUM HARRISII For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.00 85.00 Lilium Formosum French Romans Per 1000 Per 1000 fi-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 11-12 ctms. (2500 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case)... 70.00 $24.00 Cold Storage Lilies. Pgj- Case Lil. Rubrum, 8-9, (case 170 bulbs) $ 8.50 " " 9-11, (case I 0 bulbs) 8.00 " Album, 9-11, (case 100 bulbs) 10.00 " Giganteum, 9-10, (case 200 bulbs) 17.00 Let US have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants: per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6 inch pot plants 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE.UP PIANTS- in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub. 36 inches high, very bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tab. 42 inches high, very bushy, $5.00 each. KKNTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each, 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $^.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each, 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high. $6.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers, 6 to 8 inches high, 35c each. 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and4 tiers 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. PANDANUS VEITCHn, nicely variegated stock that will grow into money by Christ- mas. 4-in. pot plants ready to shift, $5.00 per doz.: $35 00 per 100. BAY TREES— Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30 inches in diameter $7i50 each. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter. $5.00 each. BAT TREES— Half Standards. 30inch stsms, 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. 30-inch stems, heads 22 inches in diameter, $4.00 each. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA— From as good a strain of seed as we can fii:d. All colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing 1913- The American Florist. 353 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS Select What You Need From This List and Let Us Have Your Order as Early as Possible. This Stock is of Fine Quality and Sure to Give Satisfaction. FERNS. Doz. Per 100 $ 1.50 512.00 3.00 25.00 6.00 9.00 12.00 IS.OO Boston — Each 4-inch 5-inch 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch ?1.00 9-incb 1.50 Larger specimens at ?2.U0, $2.50 and up each. Hanging Baskets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at ?3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-inch, ut .?1.50 per doz. Whitmani, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. BAY TREES. stem 12-14-ineh 2-ft. 2-ft. 1-ft. 3-ft. 2-ft. 4-lnch 3-ft. Standard. Crown 18-lnch 12-inch 18-lmch 24-26-lnch 20-22-lneh 24-28-inch 26-inch Each $4.00 4.00 S.OO «.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 BOXWOODS. Bushes for Fall Delivery — Each 12 inches high, 30c; 15-inch., 40c; 18-inch $ 0.60 Bushes, 2%-ft 1.25 Bushes, 3 -ft 1.76 Standard, 20 to 24-in. crown 3.50 Standard, 24 to 30-in. crown 5.00 Standard, 3-ft. 6 in. crown 8.00 Glohular, 3 ft. high 3.00 Obelisk, 5-ft 12.00 Pyramid, 6-ft $5.00 to 6.00 Glole Shaped, 12-15-inch 2.00 to 2.50 Size 2-in. 3-ln. 4-ln. 5-in. 6-ia. 6-ln., 7-iH., 7-in., 8-in. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 4 strong, strong, strong. Ht. 8-in. 4-5 8-10-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 5-6 20-22-in. 1.60 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 6-7 26-28-in. 2.50 6-7 36-40-ill. 6.00 Each Doz. 100 % 1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 PALMS.--Continued. size 2-ln. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 5-in., strong, S-in., strong, Made-np^ 6-in., ~ ■ Kentia Forsterlana Each Leaves 4 lit. 8-10-ln. 4-5 12-14-ln. 4-5 14-16-ln. 5-6 16-18-in. 5-6 20-24-in. 5-6 46-50-in. $0.75 6.00 Per Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.60 36.00 6.00 50.00 9.00 Each , 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. hlgh.$1.00 and $1.50 7-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high 2.60 8-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high 10.00 12-ln., 4-6 in a pot, 62-70 in. high 15.00 Specimens, 6%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7i4-ft. high, 4 in a tub 25.00 Poinsettia Fulcherrima,2-iii., per 100 $5.00 Fhoenix Canariensis Each 2 ft. 8 in. high $1.50 8-inch, 46-50 in. high 4.00 9-inch, 50-64 in. high 8.00 10-inch, 5 ft. high 9.00 Fhoenix Roebelenii Bach Doz. 4-inch $ 6.00 6-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong 18.00 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-incb, extra strong. 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong. 5.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in per doz., $ 6.00 Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 3-4 tiers " Araucaria excelsa, 6-in " Auraucaria excelsa compacta, 6-in each, $1.25 and Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per doz, Areca lutescens, 4-in., 3 plants in a pot " Areca lutescens, 6-in each. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in per 100, Asparagus plumosus, 3-in " Asparagus plumosus, 4 in per doz.. Asparagus scandens deflexus, 8-in each. Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, 9.0O 11.00 1.60 2.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 6.00 1.50 .60 MISCELLANEOUS. extra large each, $3.00 and 4.00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarf), per doz.$3.0O Aspidistra, green, 5-in each, .35 Aspidistra, green, 5-ln per doz., 4.20 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf, .08 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 76c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf, .16 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Cyrtomixun falcatum, 5-in each, $ 0.25 6-in " .35 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pompons, single large white, pink, double- yellow and double wliite.S in., per doz., $2.00 6-in "- 3.00 Clematis Jackmani, extra strong, 6-in each, .35 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in per doz., $1.75; per 100, 14.00 Conifers, assorted, 18-24-in each, 1.00 Conifers, assorted, 3-3H-tt " 1.50 Cycas revoluta, each . .15c, 26c, 3oc, 50c, 7oc, $1.00 & 1.50 Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz.. 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Dracaena indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 6-in each, 1.00 Dracaena indivisa, 7-ln " 1.25 Dracaena Victoriae, 7-in., 20 in. high " 4.00 Dracaena Victoriae, 8-ln., 3 ft. high " 7.00 HYDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 4-in. pots each 15c; per doz., 1 .80 5-ln " 3.00 6-in per doz., $3.60 and 4.20 Latania Borboniea, 2-in per 100, 6.00 Fandanus Veitchii, 4-in per doz., 6.00 Peppers, Celestial, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Peppers, Celestial, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Poinsettia pulcherrima, 2-in.... " 5.00 Primula obconica, 3-in " 5.00 Primula obconica, 4-in " 8.00 Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in " 3.00 Pteris Wimsetti, 3-ln " 6.00 Pteris Ouvardi, 4-in " 8.00 Roses — Hiawatha, in 5-in. pots. per doz, 2.40 Lady Gay, in 5-ln. pots " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 4-In. pots.. " 1.80 Tansendschon, in 5-in. pots.. " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots. . " 3.60 Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants 3-ln per doz., 75c; per 100, 6.00 CYCLAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior; 4-in per doz. $2O0 5-in. " 3.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co. L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 737-739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 354 The American Florist. Aug. 30, American Association ol Nnrserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldfr.. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, 0.,W14. Plant Quarantine Decision No. 4. The Federal Horticultural Board recommends that regulation 7 of the rules and regulations for carrying out the Plant Quarantine Act (37 Stat., 315), as amended March 4, 1913, pub- lished in circular No. 44, office of the secretary, issued May 26, 1913, be amended, to take effect as amended on and after August 1, 1913, so as to read as follows : Each certificate and copy certificate shall give the date of inspection; name of the grower or exporter; the district or locality and the country where grown; a statement that the stock has been inspected by a duly authorized official and found, or believed to be, free from insect pests and plant dis- eases. The original certificate shall be signed and sealed by, and the copy certificate shall bear the seal of, the responsible inspection official for the country of origin. Permits may be canceled and further permits refused for the importation of nursery stock from any given country whenever such stock, in the judgment of the Federal Horticultural Board, is found to be so infested as to plainly indicate that the foreign inspection is merely perfunctory, and such countries shall thereafter be classed as countries which do not maintain nursery stock inspection until satisfactory evidence is presented to show that the regula- tions of the board have been complied with. Lists of officials in foreign countries authorized to inspect nursery stock, giving their names and official designa- tions, will be furnished to collectors of customs through the secretary of the treasury. C. L. MAKLATT, Chairman. W. A. Orton, Geo. B. Sudworth, W. D. Hunter, A. V. Stubenrauch, Federal Horticultural Board. Lancaster County Florist Club. "Asters," the subject of the evening, seems to have been a good lodestone for the August meeting, as almost four- fifths of the members turned out and quite a nice display of cut blooms was made. W. K. Denlinger of Vintage, Pa., had perhaps the best finished flow- ers of the exhibition, three varieties of Vick's Royal Purple and white and pink Early Branching. John R. Shriner of Greenland had an extra fine vase of the Crego type, mixed colors. B. F. Barr exhibited Vick's Violet King and Imperial Giant Purity, also a vase of Rose Pink. ■ In the discussion which followed, the use of a liquid solution of paris green was recommended as having been suc- cesfuUy used for the elimination of the black beetle. The use of an infusion made from quassa chips was also rec- ommended. The bug that stings the plant and ruins it by stunting seems to be almost beyond control, some va- rieties being more susceptible than others. One grower advocated the planting of a row of the variety Semple every sixth or eighth row as they seemed especially fond of this variety and would not disturb the others so much if they had them to work on. Another grower advocated growing them under muslin or canvas the same as some growers use for tobacco. This method has been tried on a small scale and not only were the bugs kept out but the quality of the asters was much improved. The matter of "yellows" has given considerable trouble in this section and no known remedy has yet been found for this, but the use of low ground is to be avoided and planting continuous- ly on the same ground should not be followed. Getting seed true to name is another problem. One grower said that he bought seed supposed to be Vick's Early Branching, planted about 50,000 of them and they were absolutely worthless and a total loss, not being Early Branching at all. Edw. Reid of Philadelphia was a vis- itor and gave the club some very good advice regarding the handling of asters from a commission man's point of view. The president announced the first death in the club, Francis Bachler, and ap- pointed a committee to draw up resolutions. C. W. Edgar, Harry Rohrer and B. P. Barr compose the committee. The meeting then adjourned to meet September 18 with carnations and chrysanthemums the subject for exhi- bition and discussion. Albert M. Hebr. Plainview, Tex. — The Plainview Floral Co. is building a new green- house 30x100 feet. CARBOJS^DALE, ILL. — E. "W. Plater is having an artesian well dug on his flower farm. He expects to build a new greenhouse in the near future. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Kose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. Look--ArauGarias Our Specialty September is here now — Araucaria time. Araucarias grows best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment Araucaria Excelsa of our April 1912 im portation , ^ 6-7 inch pots, 4-5- 6-7 tiers, 25-30-35- 40 inches high; bushy, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Araucaria Excelsa, new April. 1913 importa- tion, 3, 4 and 5 tiers: 5, 5W and 6-inch pots. 12, 14, 16, IS and 20 inches hi?h. 35c, 40c. 50c. 60c and 7Sc. To grow OH will yield a good profit lor you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock, 6-in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Azalea Indica DOW ready for Xmas forcing and Easter forcing. Vervaneana, Simon Mardner, Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander cruyssen. De Schryverlana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple, SOc; 60c; 75c; $1.00; $1.25; $1.50, up to $2.00, Cash with order please. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4H to Sin. pots, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c; 5Vj in,, 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30. 35 to 40 in. high, $1,00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7-in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. Kentla Belmoreana, large, -tH in,, 25c to 35c; single, 5H to 6-in, pots, 60c, 75c to $1.00. Made-up of 3 plants, 6 in, pots. 7.5c, Sl.OO. $1,25 to $1.50. Livistona Rotundifolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm. 5^ and 5^2 in pots. 12 inches high. 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, SOc. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot. 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddellana, 3 in,, large, ISc, ISc, 20c, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, IVi in., $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000: 4-inch. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprenrteri, 2V2-inch. $3.00 oer 100. FERNS, Scotti, Wnitmani and Hariisii, 5H-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c, 40c and SOc. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2K2-inch, $3.00 per 100. Flcus Elastlca, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,. 35c. 40c to SOc, Cvclamen, best strain, 4in,,20c to2Sc: ready to shift in 5H in. Poinsettias, large 4 in., ISc, 20c to 25c. 80DFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conilers and Pines Now Ready. SUNBURST ROSES, 3-in., own roots $15 00 per 100, $125.C0 per 1000 KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHriE KILLARNEY ROSES, 4-iu., own roots $10.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on the Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK & ATKINS, NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. 19^3- The American Florist. 355 SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING. WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS :h Skvblue . r Pink and white; best for winter months 15 10 Iri 10 10 40 30 40 1 Je 1 00 1 2r, Oz. 14 Ivb. Lb. Canary Bird, Karly yellow $0 15 $0 40 $125 Christmas Countess Mrs. C. H. Toity Christmas Meteor, Brilliant red Christmas Pink Earliest of All.. \ Christmas Prima Donna j Mrs.F.J.D0lansl{y j Daybreak pink.. Christmas White ^ Mont Blanc \ Pure white Florence Denzer ' Mrs. Alexander Wallace, Fine Ivavender, Mrs. W. W. Smalley \ Mrs. Wm. Sim ("Salmon pink Mrs. E. WUd Snowbird. 30 1 00 30 1 00 Burpee's Earliest White., ^lack-seeded white. 10 10 10 10 35 30 30 30 1 25 1 00 1 00 1 00 Sweet Peas— Winter Flov.'ering. Watchung 15 Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas Mixed 10 40 30 1 25 1 00 CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK 43 Barclay St. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45tll St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Nothin' to do but grow Roses for you LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Chestnut HiU, PHUJV., PA. FOR SALE SHRUBS and HARDY CUMBERS for immediate effect. Chas. E. Frankenbach €c Sons, Southampton, N. Y. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONARD& JONES GOm West Grove, Penna. "Superb QuaBty" Seeds for Florists The Storrs €c Harrison Co.'s Superb Mixture of BIANT PANSY SEED contains the Ultimate in Giant Pansies You cannot buy a better mixture of Pansy Seed at any price. Trade Pkt., 50c ; 34;-oz.,$1.25;oz.,$4 We carry in stock all named and sep- arate colors of Giant Pansies; also the best strains of Oclier, Gassier, Bug- nots, Trimardeau, etc. (See our trade list for prices). CINERARIA BRAIIDIFLOR*,"'"Z";Sfr,°.r° BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) LongfeUow (Red), SnowbaU (white), tr. pkt., 35c; Mixed Colors, tr. pkt., 25c. ALL OTHER SEASONABLE SEEDS Annual and Perennial Is your service in Flower Seed Satisfactory? This "Trade Mark" is the symbol of 60 years of Satisfactory Service. The Storrs & Harrison Co. Painesville, Ohio The Early Advertisement Gets There. 356 The American Florist. Aug. 30, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown, N.J,, President;C. West, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula O. Secretary: M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland. O., Treasurer. Spinach. We have made a specialty of spin- ach for a number of years and our sales of this one article equal and often exceed such staples as celery, lettuce or sweet corn. One reason for this is the long season it covers. Some years we manage to have a steady supply from September 1 to July 1. It will be seen that such is impossible with any other outdoor crop. During very severe winters the sales are interrupted for several months, but in moderate winters we have never missed a market. While the marketing is often expensive, the culture is the simplest. Between Sep- tember 1 and May 1 we broadcast the seed and harrow it in. For summer tise we prefer to drill it in 10-inch rows to permit wheel hoe cultivation. The winter crop should go into the ground early in September. There is no question whatever that the crop winters better if broadcasted. Care must be used to sow thickly, thus al- lowing each plant to lay flat and close to the ground. Weeds are a benefit rather than a damage, as they freeze later on and afford some shelter. We run a manure spreader over our seeded patches, putting on an even, light coat of fresh horse manure to provide three things : fertility, con- serve moisture and protection from freezing. The great enemy of spinach in win- ter is high winds and no snow. It seems no amount of cold will hurt them if quiet, and a very small de- gree of cold will freeze and often ruin them if coming with a high wind. In some sections of the country coarse straw, marsh hay and also manure are used as covering, but we cannot use these for several reasons. Often we get long open warm spells in winter, causing rapid growth, which means ruin if covered. Then again during such spells we cut heavily for market and storage. If cut after No- vember 20 it can be kept in a cool place for a month or six weeks. For this purpose we use the standard bushel crate which can be stocked to any limit without danger of heating. Among the varieties we prefer Nor- folk Savoy for winter and Long Sea- son for summer. Both are of the crumple-leaf type. The flat kinds, such as Thick-leaf, are not popular here. Spinach is a gross feeder and there is no danger of overfeeding. On the other hand on poor ground the crop is unprofitable. Between November 1 and May 1 the crop is cleaned for market, which is expensive; after that it is simply cut and washed. The price fluctuates from 25 cents to $1.25 a bushel crate. Marketman. Springfield, O. — The Leedle Floral Co. is putting in new concrete benches and making other improvements. New Bedford, Mass. — H. V. Sowle will build a new greenhouse on Phil- adelphia avenue, near Bowdltch street. Now Arriving Per ICO Per 1000 Paper White Grandiflora (1250 to case) $1 00 $8 50 Paper White Grandiflora (lOOO to ease) 1 25 10 00 Roman Hyacinths, 12 to 15 ctm. (2000 to case) 3 75 32 00 Freesia Relracta Alba, Jumbo size 1 50 12 00 Mammoth size 100 9 00 Lllium Formosum, 6 to 8-inch bulbs (400 to case) 5 00 40 00 Lilium Candidum, Mammoth bulbs 7 00 60 00 Select bulbs......;..., 6 00 50 00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON DUTCH BULBS A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River Street, CHICAGO TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) (PCPIAITKC* Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, OrtUlMLIICOi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias. Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz,, or $1.75 per M oz., $1.00 per % 07... postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Cbrysanthemnms Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, 'Qi^'^fA Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. WiUlamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Special Geraniums 34-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, aU Reds, at $6.50 per lOO, $60 per 1000, Cash. Oeo. A. KIulil, FEKIN, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wsmcote, Pa. Peonies Twenty-five &ne named Peonies for $5.00. A chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising" such varieties as Festiva Maxima.Felix Crousse, Delachei, AchiJle, Lady L. Bromwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolilera Tricolor,Louis Van Houtte and various other fine sorts all labeled true to name. With any order for $5-00 of my selection,! will give one plantBaronesS Schroeder, free absolutely true to name. ; Send for catalogue. W. L. GUMM, spfSsT Remington, Indiana. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed to any point within reasonable shipping distance. S. A. Nntt and Poitevine, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard. $12,50 per lOCO Smilax, extra fine, $12.50 per 1000 Sprengeri, good stock, $15.00 per 1000 HatCtierU, good stock, SS.OO per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades li thus^ easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addrega trade I^ark. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing '913- The American Florist. 357 Field Grown Carnation Plants. Extra Fine Stock. Clean, well grown and healthy. Ready Now. Let us have your order as early as possible. Per 100 Por 1000 The Herald, scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 75.00 White Enchantress 6.00 5O.O0 White Perfection 6 00 60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink $ 6.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 Washington, dark pink 6.00 (Sport of Rnchantress) Victory, scarlet 6.00 Per 100 Per lOOO 50.00 50.00 50.00 50 00 Chicago Carnation Co. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Satisfaction Plants—Ready for Shipment. ROSES-Special for September. Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyerand Mrs. Chas. Russell, Grafted-$ 15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hilllngdon, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Taft, White Killarney and My Maryland, Grafted- 3-iiich, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS. Killarney and Mrs. Taft, 214-inch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. GARDENIA VEITCHil. POINSETTIAS. From 214-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. From 3-inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Present delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconlca Alba, Kosea and San- guinea, 2ii-in. pots $1 75 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 214- in. pots 2 00 MalacoideS,Giant Baby, 214-in pots 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 Cineraria, September 15th 2 50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Primnla Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, strone, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plamosns and Sprengeri, strong, 2y2-inch. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. ORCHIDS Arrived in fine condition Cattleya Trianae, C. Gaskelliana, C. Dowiana, C. Fercivalliana C. Speciosissima, Dendrobium Formosum. D. Jamesianum. D. Chrysotoxum. Oncidlum Solendidum, O. Cicallosum, Odonto- glossum Grande, Lycaste Skinnerii, etc., etc. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. PANDANUS VEITCHil WELL COLORED PLANTS, 6-inclipots, $1 50; 7-inch pots, $2.00; 8-inch pots, $2.50. CROTONS, 31/2 and 4-inch pots, per dozen, $4.00. DKimiila Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong rrimUia, plants from IVvm. pots, doz.. 6Cc; ItIO, $4.00: 1000. $35.00. Ampsiopsis Veitchii, (the improved Baby Primrose). Strong plants from VA per doz., $3.00; Malacoides, in, pots, doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; 1000, $35. 00^ Pot erown, 100, $30.00. 4-ln., 3 1-33 W.Randolph St. CHICAGO Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs. III. Vaughan's Seed Store, per 43 Barclay St. NEW YORK Pofnsettia Pttlcherrima Extra selected plants, well rooted from 2k2-inch pots, $6,00 per 100: $55 00 per ICOO. Cash wi;h order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th Street, COLLEGE POINT, L. I.., N. Y. F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wtlitmani Ferns; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5.00; 4 in., $10.00; S-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2!4-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.C0 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 358 The American Florist. Auo-. 30., Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries regarding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Domestic Sulphate of Ammonia. The outlook for sulphate of ammo- nia of domestic, origin for next, sea- son is reported by the leading pro- ducers to be very favorable. Already they state that. 70 per cent, of the out- put has been sold and that there is an active inquiry for the balance of the production. It is still within the recollection of some of even the mid- . die-aged members of the fertilizer trade when American sulphate was looked upon as being so unimportant from the viewpoint of the small pro- duction that it was not considered as figuring in an important way when the world's output was taken into consideration. As years passed the American coke plants gradually began to realize the enormous waste of the old style ovens, and the by-product plants grew in number and size. While the United States is today not very far up when the productions of Ger- many and the United Kingdom are considered, the production of ammo- nia at home is growing steadily, and with the expansion of the fertilizer industry gives promise of continual increase. A. F. Wood Ashes. Wood ashes are of value as a fer- tilizer on account of the potash, phos- phates and lime that they contain. The value of phosphates is nearly negligible on account of the fact that they are present in a quite insoluble form and are not available readily for use of the plant. The percentage of potassium varies in wood ashes of / good quality from 2 per cent to 3 per cent. Formerly as hlgn as 4 per cent was obtained, but at present the per- centage is more often below three. The lime (carbonate of lime) in wood ashes varies from 20 to 50 per cent, usually in the unadulterated product being about 30 per cent. The varia- tion in composition is due to the kind of wood from which they are made, the part of the tree, its age, method of burning and care in storing. Hard- wood ashes contain more fertilizing constituents than softwood, and Can- ada hardwood ashes are the best if genuine. Naturally with so wide a variation in content wood ashes should be bought ■ only by per cent of potash and lime present. Sulphate of potash containing 40 per cent potassium can be purchased for about .$50 a ton, the price per pound for potassium be- ing about 6% cents. Limestone costs delivered about .$2 a ton, or one-tenth of a cent per pound. With these prices as a basis the value of a lot of wood ashes can be figured. For instance, a given lot of wood ashes . contains 4 per cent potassium and 40 per cent lime .(as calcium car- bonate). Since there are 2.000 pounds in a ton, each ton will contain 80 pounds of potassium and 800 pounds of lime. At (5% cents a pound for potassium and 1-10 of a cent for lime, the value of a ton of ashes would amount to : SO lbs. of potassium at 6%c $5.00 800 lbs. of lime at 1-lOc 80 Total .$5.80 In other words, sulphate of potash and limestone having the same value as this ton of w^ood ashes can be pur- chased for $5.80. The prices I have used are for ton lots, and would be higher if the purchaser bought smaller amounts; the principal of calculation is the same, however, and furnishes a valuable method of protecting one's own interests in buying. Some addi- tional value is to be gotten from wood ashes on soils that are strong- ly acid from the, fact that the potas- sium present is in form of the car- bonate, and would aid in correcting acidity. However, if the soil in very clayey wood ashes should be used with care because they have a ten- dency to "puddle" a clayey soil. In buying wood ashes also, freight must be paid on a considerable quan- tity of material not of value as a fertilizer. In the sample discussed above, the total weight of the lime and potash (as carbon,ate) would be less than % ton. Nearly the whole of the remainder is ol no value or of uncertain value as a fertilizer. Leached wood ashes contain as a rule less than 1 per cent potassium and small amounts of phosphorous, but still as much as 30 per cent lime (car- bonate of calcium). The fertilizing content of leached wood ashes is so small that usually they are not used. Coal ashes contain fertilizing elements only in small amounts, not enough to justify their use. A number of cases of extensive injury in greenhouses has been traced to the use of coal ashes in place of sand in the benches. The toxic substances in coal ashes are so powerful that it is a good rule not to use them at all. F. W. Muncie. FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants Clean, Healthy. Strong. 1 ,500 Enchantress Pink J6.00 pf r 100 50T Enchantress White 6.00 per 100 1,000 Winsor 5.00 per 100 300 O. P. Bassett 6.00 per 100 300 Lady Bountiful 5.00 per 100 E. E. LEMKE, 1530 Hague Ave., ST. PAUL, MINN. Mention the American Florist when writing Write at once for introductory prices on all kind.s of FERTILIZERS Exceptional Ausrust prices on DARLING'S highest grade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etc' I will send to you on application a copy of the " Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture on commercial fertilizers." Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of grreat value to every florist and farmer. Read them before buying. 'WeiX±&tr SI. AdoGSee, GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELUS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agrent for Wi2ard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. llflNURES Unequaled for greenhi-use and landscape fertilizing. . THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO After ttieConvention is over they all return to Clay's rr IS THE UNSURPASSED PLANT FOOD SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leadine Nursery and Seed Firms, including the followine New, York -Arthur T. Boddineton. Burnett Broth- ers. William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co.. the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpo & Walter Co., ]. M. Thorburn & Co., ^aushan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don. Rochester^Iaroes Vicks Sons. Chicago -Vauehan's Seed Store. Bos- ton -Joseph Breck & Sons Co.. K. & J. Farqu- har & Co. Fottler. i"'iske. Rawson Co.. Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia Henry A. Dreer. Henry F Mi-hell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W C. Beckert. Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. EXTRA FINE FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 4000 White Perfection, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. 8000 Enchantress, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. 3000 WinsorLawson,$5.00 per 100, $+0.00 per 1000. 900 T. W. Lawson, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 350 White Lawson, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Cash with order or satisfactory reference from unknown correspondent. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN, N. Y. ^9^3- The American Florist. 359 IMelcl^Grr'O^W'j:^ CARNATION PLANTS 7000 Enchantress 4000 O. P. Bassett Red) 2000 Mayday 2000 Sangamo Price $50.00 per 1000, in lots of 500 or more. CHOICE ROSE STOCK 4-inch Pots. 1000 Beauties, at lOc. 1000 Pink Killarney, grafted, 10c. 1000 Wliite Killarney, grafted, 10c. All very choice stock ready for benching. Bassett & Washburn, HINSDALE, ILL. Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE NO STEM ROT 5,000 Enchantress, 1,000 Victory, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1003. 5,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo. U. S. and American Express. Cash please. Jolin F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing J.O.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Big value for the money. White Enchantress ) $5.50 per Rose Pink Enchantress I 100 Enchantress i $50.00 per White Perfection ) lOOO Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 111. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME Nice Clean Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100. This variety is certain to supplant Enchantress. WHITE ENCHANTRESS The best type of this variety, extra fine plants. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready for Immediate Shipment. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, LENOX ROAD AND TROY AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Early Advertisement Gets There. 360 The American Florist. Aug. ?o. Index to Advertisers. AdvRnceCoThe.... 371 Alpha Floral Co... 343 American Importing Co 342 American Spawn Co 356 American Wooden- ware MfgCo Ill AmlinjECCo 337 Anderson S A 343 .Andorra Nurseries.. 355 Angermueller G H. 358 AphineMfgCo 372 Archias Floral Co.. 316 .^schmann Godfrey. 354 Atlanta Floral Co... 344 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 342 Eassett&Washburn 332 359 Batavia Greenhouse Co 337 Baur Window Glass Co 370 Baversdorfer H 342 Heaven E A 342 Begerow's 344 BergerBros 339 BerningH G 338 Bertermann BrosCo 344 Blackistone Z D... 345 Bobbink& Atkins.. 354 BoddingtonAT.... 351 BodgerJ &SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 313 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Boston Flower Ex.. 335 Bowe MA 343 Bramley&Son 346 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 318 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. 314 Brill Co Francis.... 349 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 348 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... ."^61 BuckbeeH W 346 BudlongJ A 3.37 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 342 California Florists.. 346 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 348 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Campbell) P 364 Carnation Support Co The 372 Chicago Carn Co. I 337 357 Chicago House Wrecking Co 372 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 345 Clay&Son 358 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 345 Conard & Jones Co. 355 Cooke Geo H 343 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 342 Cowee W ] 360 Coy HC Seed Co... 349 Craig RobtCo 352 CritchellC E 339 Cunningham Jos H. 357 Dailledouze Bros... 359 Daniels & Fisher... 345 DardsChas 344 DeamudJ B Co 335 Denaiffe&Son 348 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co Ill Diet«ch A &Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 371 Dillon J L 359 Dorner F & Sons. . . 359 DreerHA...IlI 347 370 Duerr Chas A 346 DunlopJohnH 345 Edwards Fold Box. 360 Eisele C 352 Elastic-Lyke Co 370 Elitch-Long Glirs .. 336 Emmans Geo M.... 357 Erne&Klingel .336 EyrosHG 345 Fish Henry Seed Co 349 Florists' Hail Assn. 360 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Frankenbach Chas E & Sons 355 Franklin Davis Nurser\- Co 354 Franzen FO 352 Freeman Mrs J B... 34 -> Freies Dominick C. 337 Froment HE 341 Frost Chas 350 Galvin Thos F 345 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 371 Gasser J M Co 345 Geny Bros 346 Giblin & Co 370 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline 371 Grand Rapids Floral Co 346 Gude Bros 344 Gumm WL 355 Guttman Flower Growers Co 341 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs.... 354 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 349 Heacock Jos Co 356 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son.. 343 Henderson A & Co. 356 Herr Albert M 3=6 Herrmann A 360 Hess & Swoboda . . . 346 Hews A H&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hitchings&Co 367 HoerberBros 337 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 339 Holm & Olson 344 Helton &HunkelCo 338 Home Cor School... .342 Hooker H M Co.... 372 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurfTEdgarT II Igoe Bros 360 Ilhnois Pipe Mfg Co 364 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 350 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 334 Jones Robt Ross... 370 Kasting W F Co . . I 339 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller'sSons, J B.. 346 Kellogg Geo M 345 Kennicott Bros 337 Kervan Co The 341 Kessler W A 341 Kift Robt 345 King Construct Co. IV Kohr A F Ill Kramer IN &Son.. Ill Krier Nick Boiler Co 371 KroeschellBrosCo. 366 Kruchtenjohn 3?7 Kuehn C A 338 KuhlGeo A 356 Kvle &Foerster.... 337 LaCrosse Floral Co. 344 Lager & Hurrell 357 Lake View Rose Gardens 358 LandrethSeed Co.. II Lange A 343 Leborious J J 343 Leedle Floral Co... 355 Leistner Oscar 337 LemkeE F ?53 Lemon Oil Co 372 Leonard Seed Co... 349 Lord&BurnhamCo 365 McCallum Co 339 McConnell Alex.... 343 McCullough's J M Sons Co 339 McGee Walters.... 353 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 343 McMorran Edw E & Co 370 Mann Otto II Matthewson J E.... 344 May & Co LL 343 Meconi Paul 341 Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co 350 Mette Henry 356 Meyer John C & Co. 342 VALVES 1 CHEAPEST ON EARTH ROLLINS STEAM SPECIALTY AND VALVE CO., 17 W. Kinzle St., CHICAGO Milwaukee Boiler Co 370 Milling E D 349 Moninger J C Co . . IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 341 Morehead Mfg Co... 36S Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Muller Adolph 354 Murray Samuel .344 Myers Florist 346 Nat Flo e of Trade. 370 New England Nur- series 354 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 341 Nicholas JobnS.... 346 Niessen Leo Co 339 Oechslin Frank 350 Ostertag Bros .... 345 PalezPaul M 346 Palmer W J & Son . 314 Park Floral Co 344 Peacock Dahlia Farms 3-6 PedrickGeo &Son. II Pelicano, Rossi &. Co 344 Pennock-MeehanCo 341 Pennthe Florist.... 344 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A &Sons I Phillips Bros 346 Pierce F 0 Co 368 Pierson AN (Inc).. 357 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 348 Pillsburyl L 371 Podesta&Baldocchi 345 Poehlmann Bros Co 330 331 Pollworth C C Co I 338 345 Portland Flower Store 345 Pulverized Manure Co 358 QuakerCity Machine Works 371 Raedlein Basket Co 342 Randall A L Co.... 337 Randolph & Mc Clements .' 360 Rawlings Elmer 352 Ready Reference... 361 Reed & Keller 364 Regan Ptg House... 354 Reid Edw 339 Reinberg Geo 337 Reinberg Peter.. 333 359 Rice Bros 338 Rice Co. M 341 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co360 370 371 RohnertSeed Co... II Routzahn Seed Co . 350 Rusch G&Co 3<8 Saakes 0 C 345 Sabransky John F.. 359 Saltford Flowr Shop 346 Scheel FF 357 Schiller, the Florist. 34^ Schillo Adam 3 4 Schlatter W & Son. 360 Schling Max 344 Schmidt J C 357 Schultheis Anton. . . 357 Scott John 355 Scully Steel & Iron Co 371 Sefton Mfg Co 335 SharpPartridge&Co 370 Siebrecht George C .341 Situation & Wants.. 329 SkidelskySS&Co. II Smith AW&Co... 345 SmithED&Co 350 Smith & Hemenway 370 Smith Henry 346 Smith Wm C 339 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 363 Stoothoff H A Co... 372 Storrs&Harrisor352 3=5 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 366 Superior Machine & Boiler Works .. .370 Syracuse PotteryCo HI Texas Seed & Floral Co 343 Thompson Car Co.. 3.59 Thorburn J M & Co 349 TottyCbasH 352 Vaughan A L & Co. 3J5 Vaughan'sSeed Store I III 342 3.50 352 355 357 360 372 Vick's Sons Jas 349 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 346 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 345 Wallace FD 3'0 Ward&Co, R M... II Weber Fred C .345 WeberFH 316 Weiland&Risch... 337 Welch Bros 339 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 349 Wietor Bros 334 337 Wilson RG 345 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 339 Wittbold G Co. . .343 353 Wittbold Henry.... 335 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 346 Wood Bros 356 WredeH 349 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent 343 7ech & Mann... 333 337 Ziska los 337 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlalter £ Son. BEFORE •* """■' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Kust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best, last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and 5|. 40c Perlb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 ISlbs. for$5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two ojr three circles. En- dorsed by all the Treading Carnatiois Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '9* GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. J Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Piomi t thipmunt guaranteed- I IGOE BROS. 1 1 266 N. 9th St. " V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writinit CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO: PiH;liLADELI»MIA. PA. ' Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars copcerping Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVEP, N. J. FLQiqAN D.AX^MjLAGE SANGESERV^ INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASH 3AO CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices — ■ 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. YAUGHAN'S ""^dc^^^^^"'^^ No. 2H. Double PlRIE ' IsizeI pdi thick. Price, per 1000. 55c: bymail. 70c; 5.000, by express. $2.50. VAUGHAJN'S SEED STORE Chicago. New York: Wired 10,000 11.75: 50,000 J7.50. Manufactured by W. J, COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. i9U- The American Florist. 301 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Ariiucai'ias excelsii. April. 1912, Importation, 6 to 7-lu. [Mits. 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to -10 lus. high, %\ to %2 encb. Escclsa, April, 1013, Im- portatiou, .'{ to 5 tiers, 5 to G-iu. Jiots, 3oc to 7ut*. Kobusta Compacta glauca, G-in., $1.25 to 51. SO, Ooillre.v Ascbruann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. I'blladelpbia, Araucarla excelsa, 2 tiers, G to 8 ins. bigh, S5c cacb; 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 ins., -ISc; 3 tleri?; 10 to 12 Ins,, GOc; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 Ins., 75c. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PnincsviUe, O. Araucarias e.xceisa, 2-3 tiers, oOc each; 3-4 tiers, 75c; G-in., 4-5 tiers, %\ each, $12 per doz, ; 7-ln,, 4-5 tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The Geo. WittboW Co., 737-739 BuclsiDgham Place. Chicago. .\raiicariii t*.\cci«a, Ti-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per lOn. TTnlton & llMiilllworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2!A-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,0110; 3-in,, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Plumosus Nanus. 2y.-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000: 4-in., $12 per 100; extra strong 4-in., $15 per 100. Hatcheri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Poelilniann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4-in., strons, $12.50; 2-iii.. ,$3 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS, 3-in., $6; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. nENRY S.MITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in,, $G per 100; 4-iD., $1.50 per doz.; Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 73T Buck- ingbam Place, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in. , $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Asi)aragus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2'/.-in.. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3 in., $3 per 100; $25 per l.OO'i. .T. 0. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000, Jos H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. Oilin. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. per 100. Geo. Asparagus Sprengeri. $15 per 1,000. Hatcheri, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS Aspidistras, green and variegated. 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated. 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poelilmann Bros. Co., Morton (Jrove, 111. Aspidistras. C. C. INdiwortb Co., Milwaukee. AUCU8AS. Am-ubas. large. $3 to $3.50 each. Aueuba Japonica. 2 (t., $1 each. Aueuba type, 3 ft., $1 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737-739 Bucklng- ham I'lace, Chicago. AucMlin.'i Japonica, linshy plants. 35c to .$2.50 encli. Jnlliis Rophrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BAY TREES. Ba.vtrces: standards. 48 Ins.. stem. 30 diam.. $7.00 eacii; 48 in. stems, 26 Ins. diam.. $5. Half standards: .SO in. stems, 26 ins., diam., .$5; 30 in. stems, 22 ins. diam., $4. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. f'ainesville, 0. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Euth- erford. N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold t>0., 137-739 Buckingham Placer Chicago. ^Bay trees. Robbink & Atkins, Rutherford, BEGONIAS. Begonias, Zulu King, 2V<>-in.. .$3 per 100; 3-in.. $5 per 100; 4-in.. $7 per 100. Godfrey Ascbmaun. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BEGONIAS, flowering and Rex, best varie- ties, 4-ln.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, (-trand Rapids, Mich. Begonia Gloria de Cliatelaiue. 2-in. plants. 7i>c per doz.; .$4 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Begonia Margurite, large trusses of rose colored flowers. 214. in. pots, $2 per 100. Ed- ward Wallis. Berlin. N. J. Rex Begonias, 2Vl-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. BOUVARDIAS. BOUVARDIA. 2-in.. $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. BERRIED PLANTS. . BERRIED PLANTS. Jerusalem cherries, strong, 2y)-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola. a fine plant to grow in field for Xmas sales; full of berries. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cluster Peppers, strong 2^-in., $3 per 100. Celestial Peppers, an indispensable Xmas plant, strong, 2%-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove. ^ 111. Berried plants: Christmas peppers. New Cluster pepper. Branching New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants with fruit, iVz-va. pots, $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. 500 or moie at 1.000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Cechslln. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, obelisk, 5 ft., $12 each; globe shaped, 12-15 inch, $2 to $2.50 each; globular, 3 ft., $3 each; pyramid, 5 ft., $5 and $6 each; standards. 20-24 crown, $3.50 each; 24-30 crown, $5 each; 36-40 crown, $8 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Box trees. Eobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, fancy, 1,250 bulbs to case, $8.50 per 1.000; Star Brand, 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1,000; Lilium Harrisil, 6-7 inch $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 6-8 inch, 350 bulbs to case, $35 per 1,000; 8-9 inch, 225 bulbs to case, $70 per 1,000. French Romans, 11-12 ctms., 2,500 bulbs to case, $24 per 1,000. Cold storage lilies: Lil. Rubrum, 8-9, 170 bulbs to case, $8.50 per case; 9-11, 100 bulbs to case, $8 per case. Lil. Album, 9-11, 100 bulbs to case, $10 per case; Lil. Giganteum, 0-10, 200 bulbs to case, $17 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Preesia refracta alba, % to V^ inch, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000; y, to % inch, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000, Purity, 1st size, $2 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisil, 5-7 inch, $5 per 100; .$40 per 1.000; 6-7, $6 per 100: $55 per 1.000; 7-9. $9 per 100; $85 per 1.000; 9-11. $20 per 100. J. M. Tborburn & Co.. 53 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs, lilium mnltillorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York.- Freesia Refracta Alba, % to Mi-inch, ,$3.50 per 1,000. Freesia Purity (true), grand bulbs, Vi to %-inch, $10 per 1,000. Bogan, Kooy- man & Co.. 355 12tli St.. Oakland. Calif. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums. 7-9-in., 8-9- in., and 9-10-in. Y'okohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Roman hyacinths, white, 50c doz,; $3 per 100. Candidum lilies, GOc doz.; $4.60 per 100. Harrlsii lilies. 9-11, $3.75 doz.; .$23 per 100; 7-9, .$1.35 doz.; $8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies, COc doz. ; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large, 25c doz.; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi, $1.10 per 100; .$8.75 per 1,000. Ornithogalum, $1.50 per luO; $12 per 1,000. O.talis, $1 per KlO; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sous, Rochester. N. Y. Freesias, California grown, choice, % to % in., $5 per 1,000; 1st quality, % to % inch, $3 per 1,000. Purity, true, % to 1 inch,- $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000; % to % in., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; % in. and over, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; % to % in., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Freesia hybrids. Dr. Ragonierl, $7 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Paper White Narcissus, White Roman hyacinths, Lilium giganteum (cold storage) ; Freesia Purity, freesias, French-grown; caUas, Lilium Harrisil. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudsou, N. Y. Callas, 3 to 4-inch circ, $4 per 100; 4 to 5- inch, $8; 5 to 6-inch, $15. Purity Freesias, 1st size, $1.75 per 100; 2nd size. $1. All delivered to you charges prepaid, cash with order. For good results buy direct from grower. LILY- DALE BULB CO., Santa Cruz, Calif. Bulbs, Calif. calla lily. E. D. Mitting, San Jose, Bulbs. Dutch and Pliiladelpbia French. Robert Buist Co., Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky Bldg., Philadelphia. & Co., 1215 Betz Bulbs. Arthur T St.. New York. Boddington, 342 W. 14th CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. A fine surplus of good, clean, healthy stock ready now. Per 100. Per lOOO. Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 Pink Lawson 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Bonfire 6.00 55.00 Order what you need from this list and you will never regret it. WIBTOR BROS. 162 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White Ei> chantress. White Wonder. $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Victory. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL. West Toledo, Ohio. S t r OTg; healthy, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS; 400 White Enchantress, 400 Pink Enchantress, 500 White Winsor, 600 Lawson. 700 Pink Winsor, 700 White Perfection, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. JOHN NELSON CO., Oshkosh. Wis. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Very Fine Stock. Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 per 100 Enchantress 6.00 per 100 UNITED STATES CUT FLOWER CO. ELMIRA, N. Y. Carnations, 7,000 Enchantress, 4.000 0. P. Bassett, 2,000 Mayday, 2,000 Saugamo, $50 per 1,000 in lots of 500 or more. Bassett & Wash- hnrn. Hinsdale. 111. Carnations. 5.000 Enchantress. 1,000 Victory. .$6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. 5.000 White En- chantress. $7 per 100; $65 per l.OOO. John F. Sabransky. Kenton. Ohio. Carnations, strong, stocky field plants. Pink Joost, $3 per lOO. Red. O. P. Bassett and Beacon, $4.50 per 100. Cash with order. Gus Schlegel. Olney, 111. ^ Carnation Enchantress Supreme, $12 per 100; ■ White Enchantress, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 362 The American Florist. Aug, 30, FIELD-GROWK CARNATION PLANTS. Enchantress (Light Pink), $5.50 per 100; SjO per 1,000. Mi-s. C. W. Ward, $5.50 per 100- $50 per 1,000. These plants are choice stock, large, well branched, clean and free from disease. Order early. ENDS W. KOHB, Lancaster, Pa. ^ Carnations, fleld-grown. The Herald, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Pink Delight, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. White Enchantress, White Per- fection, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Washington, Victory. Chicago Carnation Oo., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS, strong field-grown plants, Lawson and Enchantress families. Beacon and Harlowarden, $5 oer 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Bapids, Mich. . Carnations, 500 extra fine Enchantress, ready for immediate shipment, $6 per 100. C. O. PoUworth Co., Milwankee, Wis. Carnations, Beacon, Enchantress, fine field grown stock, August delivery, $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. Carnation Plants, 10,000 Enchantress, nice big plants, $10 per 1,000. SINNER BROS.. 56 East Randolph St., Chicago, Carnations, from 2-ln. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, 53 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnations, Gloria, K. C, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, R. C, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. Carnations, Enchantress, Winsor and San- gamo, at $6 per lOO; $50 per 1,000. Cash. JOY FLORAL CO., NashTille, Tenn. Field-grown carnations, extra fine plants, Winsor, $5 per 100. M. M. Dye, Salamanca, N. Y Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Chi- cago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., .1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CELOSIA. CELOSIA, 4-in., $10 per 100. SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. HENRY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. Adrian. Mich. Elmer D. Smith & Co., CINERARIAS. Cineraria, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham, Delaware. Ohio. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, Brilliancy, 3-in., $3 per 100; $2B per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. . CROTONS. Crotons, 3V. and 4-in., $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivlsa, 3-ln., $5; 4-ln., $10; B-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Boston ferns, 6-ln., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz. Boston and Whltmanl, 3-in., $8 per lOO. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737- 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns in flats, all varieties; fiats contain about 110 clumps, $2 per flat; 20 or more fiats, $1.75 per flat. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Ferns, Elegantissima, 6- in., 50c each; 8-ln., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bostoniensis, 8-in., $1 each; specimens in 10-in. pots, $3 to $4 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $3 each; O-in., 50c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. ^^ BOSTON 'FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-ln., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwankee, Wis. Boston and other varieties of ferns, 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns, Boston and Whltmanl, 3-ln., lOe; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 2oc. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J, Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, O-in., $3.60 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FICUS ELASTICA, 4-in., 2bc; 6-in., 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rubbers. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwankee. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS, selected, well rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Mme. Buchner, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. B. Poitevine, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Beady about Sept. 25. Order now. BDW. DOEGB CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago. Geraniums, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard and Rose Scented, 2%-ta. pots, $1.75 per 100; 300 for $5. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. ^ Geraniums, SV>-inch Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. 111. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10 per 1,000. Ricard, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nntt, Buchner, Elcard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, 2 and 3-in., R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy terns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Huckleberry foliage, $2 Ser case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNLALS. HABDY PERENNIALS, Columbine, Shastas, dianthus, sweet William, forget-me-nots, gall- lardia, foxglove, hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; seedUngs, $1 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-in., $5; 4-ln. strong, $12.50 per 100. Hydrangea Arborescens, 3-in., 5c; 7-in., 50c. HENBY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^ . Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.50 to $3.50 each; large specimens, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. IVIES. Hardy English ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $8.75 per 500; $15 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Fra Diavola, 2%-in., $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, IlL . JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 4-ln., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITE, Grand Rapids, Mich. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $l.each: stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the vaUey, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per BOO; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, selected stock, one 10 bbl bale, $3.30; five 10 bbl. bales, $3.15 each; ten 10 bbl. bales, $3 each. Neatly burlapped, 20c per bale extra. Sterling Moss and Peat Co., Barnegat, N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paiil, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, hardy herbaceous plants, evergreens, roses, rhododendrons, vines and climbers, spring bulbs and roots, conifers and pines. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chest- nut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, perennials, etc. See adver- tisement elsewhere in this issae. Otto Witt- bold Nursery, Edgebrook, Chicago, ni. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox, Adolf MuUett, Norristown, Pa^ ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Porsteriana, 4% to 8-in., 20 to 25 ins. high, 35c to BOc; B%-in., 60c to 75e; 6 to 7-in. pots, 30 to 40 ins. high, $1 to $2; 7-in., made-up, 1 large in center, 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3. Belmoreana, iV--m., 25c to 35c; 5% to 6-ln. pots, 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in pot, 6-tn., 75c to $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ . Palms, Kentias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4-in. to 10-in., $4.50 per doz. to $15 each. Co. cos WeddeUana, 2%-in., $15 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms — For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere In this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms, Kentias. For size and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Phoenix Canarlensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Julius Boehrs Co., Bnthersford, N. J. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. T. Palms. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. PANSIES PANSIES— strong plants from seed bed, from best giant flowering mixture obtainable; also Mette's Triumph of Giant, Mme. Perrett, Odler, Gassier, and others; 100, 30c; 1,000, $2.50; 5,000, $2.35 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGB CO., 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago, 111. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, large specimen plants, $6 to $7.50 each; good plants, 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PANDANUS VEITCHII, 4-in., 25c; 6-ln. to 10-in.. $1 to $5 each. HENBY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Pandanus VeltchU, 6-ln., $1.50; 7-ln., $2; 8-ln., $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanus VeltchU, 6-ln., $1 to $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ^ Pandanus Veitchii, 4-ln., $5 per doz., $35 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. PELARGONIUMS. PELARGONIUMS, best varieties. 3-ln., $B; 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. PEONIES. Peonies, 250 Festlva Maxima, flve-year-old stock averaging 25 eyes at 50c per clump. E. C. Campbell, Florist, Rochester. N. Y. Peonies. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Peonies, 25 fine named peonies for $B. W. L. Gumm, Remington, Ind. If You Do No! Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About it. ^9^3- The American Florist. 363 PEONIKS. "I'EONIES FOU I'LEASUUK." Tills book of "['eonlcs for Plenamo" glvea in- furmatlun on peony btstory, Hoil ami iHants to uso; bow au(t when to plant ; fertilizers nwd how to apply; nnti iloscrtbca the most extensive pluntUiff of renlly vnlnable peonlen ever Ruth- uretl together under the sun; deseilbes the old and new tis well lis plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family, If you want Information on the plaut that stands next to the rose In beauty, that Is pracllL-ally known to the amu- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony. then send for "Peonies for Pleasure.'* We alao Issue n special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, lOKl. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. ^HK GOOD & REESE CO.. The r.argest Rose Growers Id the World. Pox 18. Sprlngtleld. Ohio. PEONIES 4c TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are deiernilned to move them. Choice sorts such as nolU-atlaslmn. Fostlva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure. Livingstone, Ulohardson'a Dorchester, etc., at Sc per stem. Standard sorts at tic. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee tbem true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shenandoab. Iowa. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers. New Cluster Pepper. Brancblng New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit. 4i^-in pots. $1.23 per doz.; ?10 per 100. 500 or more at 1.000 rates. Cash with order. Franli Oechs- IJD. 4811 Quipcy St., Chicago. Cluster peppers. 2V.-ln., %% per 100. Celes- tial peppers, 2M!-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica. 4-in., §5 per 100: $45 per 1,000; 214-in., 51.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides, giant baby primrose, 2y>-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primula obconica gigantea and grandifiora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2^-lD. pots, eOc per doz.; ?t per 100; ,f35 per l.OOD. Malacoides (improved baby primrose). 2%-in., 60c per doz.; S4 per 100; ,?35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store^ Chicago_ and__New_York. BABY PRIMROSE (Malacoides), 2-in.. $3; 3-in.. $5; 4-in.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Primula Obc. gigantea and graudiflora, fine 3-iu. stoelJ, $6 per 100. EDW. DOEGB CO.. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. III. Primroses, obcouica alba, rosea and Sanguinea, 2^4-in., $1.75 per 100. Gigantea, The Giant, 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Malacoides, Giant baby, 214-in., .$1..50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. Ohio. Primula Chinensis and obconica, all colors, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Primula Malacoides, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, 0. Primroses — Obconica and Chinese, 2M!-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Prank Oechslin, 4911 Quiney St., Chicago. Primula obconica grand!, 2^/^-in., $3.50 per lOO; $30 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Primula, obconica grandi, 4-in., $S per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 214-in. pots, $6 per 100: $55 per 1,000. Anton Sehultheis. 316 19th St., College Point. N. Y. ROSES. Roses, Gruss an Teplitz, Hermosa, Jessie, Phyllis, Clothilde Soupert, White Baby Ram- bler, 2^4-in., $3 per 100. Baby Rambler, Or- leans, Pink and White Cochet. 2y.-in., $1 per 100. Mrs. Aaron Ward. 2i-4-in., $6 per 100. Phyllis, 3-in., $4 per 100. Orleans. 3-ln., $8 per 100. Clothilde Soupert, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in.. $7. Hermosa, SV-in., $6 per ino. Gruss an Teplitz, 4-in.. $8 per 100. White Baby Rambler. 4-in.. $5 per 100. White KiUarney, 4-in.. $10 per TOO. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- capo and New York. CHOICE ROSE PLANTS. Fine 2y.-in. stock. lOi 1.000 Richmond $3..TO $.S0.0n Pink Killarney 4.50 40.00 WIETOR BEOS.. 162 North Wabash Ave. Ctlcago. Roses. Mrs. Ceo. Shawyer, f^raftcd or own root, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Radiance, 31n., $8 per lOll. Am. JRoauty, 4-ln., $12 per 100; Illlllngdon. 4-ln., $10 per 100. Sun- burst, 'l-ln., $15 per 100. Pink Killarney, 4-ln., $8 per 100. Charles n. Totty, Madison, N. J. Itose.-i, Sunburst, 3-ln., own roots, $1C per 100; $12S per 1.000. Klllurnev Queen, 4-ln., own root, $10 per 101). Doulile White Klllarnev, 4ln.. own root, $10 per 100. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutljerrord, N. J. Roses. 4-in. pots, 100 Beauties, lOe; 1000 Pink Killarney, grafted, 10c; 1000 White Killarney, lOe. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, in^ Roses, Wiiite Killarney, Pink Killarney, Richmond, Lady Hllilngdon, Kliiarney Queen, F. R. PiersonCo.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. ROSE PLANTS. Brides and Beauties. 4-ln., .$7 per lOU. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rose Killarney Brilliant, grafted plants, 76c each; $7.50 per doz; $35 per 100; $300 per 1000. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, (Jonn. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-lncb pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I.. N. Y. Roses, all the new varieties, Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery. PInneberg, Germany. SALVIAS. Salvia, Scheniey. Ball of Fire, Bonfire, King of the Carpet, Splendens, Zurich, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Salvia Splendens and Bonfire, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. Dracjena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums, 2-ln., $1.85 per 100. C'obea Scandeus, 2-in., $;^ per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Double Alyssum, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Elmer EawUngs, Clean, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, cyclamen, pansies and winter flowering sweet peas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flower. Robert Bnist Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds, sweet peas. Routzahn Seed Co., Ar- royo Grande. Calif. Seeds, superb quality seeds for florists. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. SMILAX. Smilax. $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lan- easter. Pa. . Smilax. strong 3-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, giant pink, white, yellow and red, 2^-in. pots. $2 per 100: 300 for $5 cash. Clement S. Levis. Aldan. Del. Co., Pa. STEVIA. STEVIA, strong. 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. SULTANA. - - SULTANA, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, 4-in.. $10 per 100. SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, ready to shift, 2%-inch, $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Plant Depart- ment, Morton Grove, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions. Linnnens and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- bgek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, III. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vinca Var., 2-tn., $2 per 100: $18 per 1,000; 3-ln.. $5 per lOn. C. Humfeld. Clay Center, Kans. Viuca Variegata, 4-in. pots, $12 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Vinoa Var., 3-ln., $5; 2-ln., $2 per IDO. Geo. M. Emnigna, Newton, N. J. Vlnca Var.. fine strong 4-ln., 12c. ' J. W. Nleson, 304 E. 47th St., Chicago. BUILDING MATERIAL. lEulldlng material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, Uoorlng, white cedar posts, etc. Adam ScbUlo Lumber Co., Haw- thoriiG and Weed Sta., Chicago. Itulldlng material, cypress sash bars up to ri2 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ni'ponsct, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, seml-lron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg.. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 002 Black- liawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. nietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hltchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Self-tying carnation supports and hose stakes. The Carnation Support Co., ConnersviUe, Ind. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sbarp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co.. Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blaekhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltchlngs Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., Broadway, N. Y. Garland Heat Tested Cast Iron Gutters, 7,000 ft. ready for shipment. 65 tons of tees and purlins, etc. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Lemon Oil Co.'s Standard Insecticide, Va pt., 25c; pt., 40c: qt., 75c; % gal.. $1.25; gal., $2; 5 gal., $9; 10 gals.. $17.50. Lemon Oil Co.. Dept. T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more, Md. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son. Stratford. London, Eng. Nic. Krier's New Greenliouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Gold letters, cycas leaves. Baskets, et«. American Importing Co., 219 Dearborn St., Chicago. Nikoteen Products for fumigating and spray- ing. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Flue cleaners. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Klnzie et., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 364: The American Florist. Auo-. 30, Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 6327 Ellis Are., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Florists* refrigerators. Euchblnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (seml-liquld). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Cmcago. RaflQa, imported by us direct from Mada- gascar. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Threads of all kinds (green Silkaline). John C. Myer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline. Elmer D, Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PAWS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz. by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard, azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. . . Pots, Hews' standard. Cambridge, Mass. A. H. Hews & Co.. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse, N. Y. Syracuse Pottery Co., Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards. N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sou, 2614-22 Hern- don St.. Chicago. Standard flower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. P, Kohr, 2934-38 Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. Samples free. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per lOO, 60c; per l.OQO. $5. Vaughan's Steed Store, GMcago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Eerning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Chicago FloTFer Growers' Assn., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co.,' Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Foerster, Chicago. WOULDN'T IT BE FINE If you could whenever desired and at an operating expense of less than 2 cents per 1000 gallons, apply water to your garden, orchard, or greenhouse plants in the form of fine rain at the rate of an inch in less than four hours? All this can be accomp- lished by using the Campbell Combination Oil Engine Pumping Outfits and the CAMPBELL AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS The Campbell Automatic Irrigation Sprinkler is something entirely new. It covers four times the area of any other practical sprinkler, the distribution is perfect over the entire surface covered , the discharge streams are entirely unob- structed and cannot become clogged by sediment or pipe scale, it operates on very low pressures, requiring inexpensive pumping machinery, and has bell metal balls with removable Tobin Bronze Bearings, thus making it practically inde- structable. It solves the irrigation problem. Forout-door use the sprinklers are placed 50 ft. distant in every direction on 6 foot ^ inch stand pipes connected to underground pipe system through which water is supplied to the sprinklers under pressure, preferably from our Combination Pumping: Outfits, and so arranged that as largre an acreage as the pump will supply can be turned on at one time. For greenhouse use the sprink- lers are placed 35 feet apart on pipe 8 feet high extending lengthwise the building and arc operated in an inverted position. Special Introductory Offer, gend us $2.00 and we will mail you postpaid sample of regular Brass Irrigation Sprinkler to any point in the United States with full in- structions for installing and operating. Nickel Plated Sprinkler for lawn, park or cemetery use complete with 4 foot stand pipe with connections for attaching to ^ inch hose, delivered via Parcel Post or express $6.00. After November 1st price on regalar Brass Sprinklers will be $3.00. Our booklet "Modern Irrigation" on request. J. P. CAMPBELL, Dept. B-U. 218 EAST BAY STREET JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA References: Dud, Bradstrects or any bank in Jacksonville. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, havin^^been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Fecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. ""ciyf^A^SSf • nwniii wwiiikkw ■.wiiiw^ii wwi l.D. Phones: Lincoln 410 and 411 fbe Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527Plyinouth Place, CHICAGO. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and" Cleveland, O. McCuUough's Sons Co., J. M., Cincinnati, O. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., Tlie Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo.. Co., New York. Smith, Wm., Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co., J. D,, Joliet, 111. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Weiland & Risch, Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Ziska, Joseph, Chicago. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2117 S. JeHerson Street CHICAGO. ILL. bucIbinder florists' rgfrigerators Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, 01 REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPUES We manufacture all our Metal Desidns, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novellties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. i9L^ The American Florist. .-'iflfl^iSa '^^ Up Chimney Or Info Your Coils; Tliat's tlie Question. To still better show you exactly how the fire comes up the side flue openings and then commences its back and forth tire travel, we cut the top ott this fashion. It is peculiar looking but it certainly does sliow things. Interior view of a No. 30 Burnham Sectional Water Boiler. IF IT were possible for the heat that goes up and out of your chimney to show in visible dol- lars instead of invisible heat; we could at once cut out our advertis- ing, and Burnham Boilers would sell themselves. Seeing would then be believing. By actual Burnham tests made over and over again, the gases going up the chimney have record- ed themselves as containing only the necessary amount of heat to create the required chimney draft. The same tests have shown that the water in the coils was recir- culated at a velocity and tempera- ture in exccess of results produced by other cast iron vertical boilers of same size burning an equal amount of coal. We have bought other boilers and put them side by side with the Burnham, and given each a most careful comparative test under ex- actly the same condition and same quantity and quality of fuel. Of course business ethics would not permit our mentioning here the names of the boilers so tested. The fact however, that in every test their circulation was slower and the water a lower average temperature, proved beyond all doubt, what we have stated over and over again, that a greenhouse boiler to be economical for green- house work must be designed, and made especially for such work. The Burnham is that kind of a boiler. It is the result of over 40 years of greenhouse heating engi- neering thought and development. If you want a greenhouse boiler, the Burnham's the logical boiler to buy. We can ship same day order is received. Lord & Burnham Company SALES OFFICES: New York PhUadelphia 42nd St. Building Franklin Bank Building Boston Chicago Tremont Building Rookery Building Rochester Toronto Granite Building 1 2 Qusen St., East FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. 366 The American Florist. Aug. 30, FRANK OECHSLIN'S PLANT RANGE- 100,000 sq. ft. of Slass- heated by KROESCHELL BOILERS. Ten years have been sufficient to make the history of the plant trade in Chicago and Frank OechsUn is the man who has in a single decade establishei this business and built the only exclusive wholesale plant range in the big western city. The first land (ten lots) was bought in 1902 and the first greenhouses (six small ones), were built the following year— there are now 31 large houses, 600 hot bed sash and ten acres of land in evidence of Mr. Oechslin's skill as a grower. One of the principles upon which the Oechslin business has been built is to be satisfied with nothing short of the best a greenhouse can be made to produce. To produce the best, only the best in greenhouse material and construction has been employed. Mr. Oechslin's greenhouses are now the show-place of the city and visitors there are always welcome. Go and see them and when you admire the perfec- tion of the plants and the cleanliness of the place, remember to visit the boiler rooms and note that the name KROESCHELL is found on every one of the boilers. WHEN YOU BUY-GET A KROESCHELL, "THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO. Buffalo. BUSINESS NORMAL. Trade conditions are normal with grladioli, asters and Roseum lilies the principal offerings. Roses show some improvement in quality but are far from being good. NOTES. The Buffalo contingent to Minneap- olis was not very large, but they were alive and appreciate the selection of W. F. Kasting for treasurer again. Edward Slattery, formerly with W. J. Palmer, is now located in his new store on Main street, near Utica, in the fast growing upper section. Perry Centennial week promises a big crowd for this city but what effect it will have on business remains to be seen. J. Benson Stafford will remove from Main street to a more desirable loca- tion on Chippewa street September 1. Edward Altman has returned from his wedding trip and is receiving the congratulations of his many friends. Joseph Sangster has put a tile floor in his store, which has been redecorat- ed also. Bison. Elgin, III. — Albert Cornish has or- dered material for a greenhouse which he will build on property he owns near the Bluff City cemetery. Sturgeon Bay, "Wis. — P. G. Swan, the pioneer florist of this city, has sold his property in the third ward to a Chicago partjf, and will retire from the florist business. The deal does not include the greenhouses, but it is understood that he is negotiating with a second party who will lilcely purchase them. Mr. Swan will locate at Daggett, Mich., and will invest in a farm adjoining that of his son Axel. At last an liliK^iWlKira^ greenhouse i^^ ^r--\\~ n^^^^^^B % L "■•■ i U L... ^m^ i,.j; Made of Sunlight Double Glass Sash This greenhouse is 11 x 12 feet, glazed top and sides, with the famous SunHght Double Glass Sash. 8 Standard Sash (3x6 ft.) form the roof and 8 "Pony" Sash (34M x 383^in.) form the sides. The double glass principle The Double Glass principle with the ^" air space between the two layers of glass make it seldom nec- essary to heat this greenhouse even in the coldest weather. Itisshippedready-made insections. The sash are easily removable to use in season on hot-beds and cold- frames. Thus the sash do double duty — first on a greenhouse work room in which seed are sprouted and the tiny plants set out in flats, and then, when needed, on the hot-beds or cold-frames outside. [or Hot-beds and Cold-frames But whether you need the greenhouse or not you must have sash, if you want early garden crops or flowers. Best and most economical The Sunlight Double Glass Sash are in- comparably the best and the most econ- omical of time and labor. They eliminate mats and shutters. They make earlier, stronger and more profitable plants. Get our free catalog, with prices on our sash, either single or double; also on this greenhouse. Enclose 4c^and ask for Prof. Mas- sey's booklet on hot-beds and \\TOS**K~ivK(H72"" cold - frames if you need advice. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. The Hot'Bed, Cold-Frame and Greenhouse People 934 E. Broadway^ Louisville, Ky. 1913- The American Florist. 367 1 The base is in four main pieces that you simply bolt together at the corners. No exprnsivf m.isonry work to bo done — no skilU'd man necessary to start you riiiht —you c:in"t V.0 wron«. Then you drop the grates into their sock- ets and connect them with the rocking rods. Now put the shaker brackets in place, insert the shaker lever and the base is finished. The grates are in two parts and have two shaker bars. Our friend is point- ing to the fact that the grates wilt dump the ashes to the front. The Set-up Story of Hitchings Boilers Photographic Proof m N illustration of two men, presumably without help, having put one heavy cast iron section up into place on the base of a boiler; does not prove that those same two men can put the boiler up complete; neither does it prove that your men not be- ing unexperienced in hand- ling such heavy sections can do it. To prove to ourselves and to yourselves, that two men actually can put up a Hitch- ings boiler complete, we took two raw men and set them at it. These illustrations tell the camera's story. Hitchings & Co., New York Offices, 1170 Broadway. Now lay the" front section down on the grates and push the section up in place this way. Philadelphia Office, Penna Bldg., 15th a Chestnut Sts. Factory, Elizabeth, N. J. While one man holds it up the other bolts it securely to the front section of the base. Then tighten up the tie bolts the three short ones to each section. Draw them up snug as you go along and that's all there is to that operation. Keep on adding sections in the same way. and when the back section is in place, screw the lugs on the flange of the smoke- pipe box and your boiler is ready to "connect up." That's all there is to it. Two men and two tools actually can do the trick. This done put the push nipples in the header openings, crowd another section in position, first, however, having placed asbestos cement between the sections. 368 The American Florist. Aug. 3o\ YOU COUl^D COMMAND THE 3 UN! » ■ ^ You would have the same control over the temperature of your houses as is afforded by an installation of the— SYSTEM \ \^ \ 30 Days Free Trial HE Morehead Return Steam Trap is especially designed and constructed for greenhouse steam heating plants. It fills the dual capacity of steam traoand feed mater pump. It will create conditions enabling the florist to grow better flowers; save on fuel, water and labor bills, and derive general all around satisfaction from the installation. Write for particulars. Address Dept. "N" Morehead Manufacturing Co. DETROIT, MICHIGAN. STOCKS CARRIED IN New York Chicago Wichita, Kan. Philadelphia Memphis, Tenn. New Orleans, La. Birmingham, Ala. San Francisco Los Angeles In Canada— Canadian Morehead Mfg. Co., Ltd., Woodstock, Ont. Maywood, lU. E C. Amling, Jr., celebrated hi^ twenty-fifth birthday on August 19 with a party at his home. A large gathering of relatives and friends were present. Felton Winandy and his crew of greenhouse builders have completed their work here and are now busy with other jobs in the vicinity of Rogers Parli. strnnn The A. F. Amling Co.'s new ^&,OUU office building is nearing completion, and will be ready for occupancy about September 1. ., , ,^ W H Amling and family left on August 22 for a 1.000-mile automobile tour in northern Wisconsin. ^ ^ ^, A F Amling and wife attended the S. A. F. convention in Minneapolis last week. „ <,„„ Martin Amling, carnation grower for W. H. Amling, is now enjoying his vacatioii. « ., ». H. W. Wehrmann and family have returned from their vacation at Lake Zurich. TTT » » W. A. A. Elmhurst, 111. The brick wall between the green- houses and the coal shed of Ernst Weiss' place caved in last week as a result ■ of the heavy thunder storm here lately. ^ ^^t ^y a Fred. Meyer, manager at W^endland & Kelmel's, is back from a delight- ful visit at Manitowoc, Wis. Eugene Dramra, of the Wendland & Keimel force, is visiting friends at Manitowoc, Wis. W. A. A. Cincinnati, O. — ^William Horstman has taken out a permit to build a greenhouse at a cost of $1,500 at Beek- man and Dreman streets. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. 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 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 s. Dtimorn si. Chicago GREENHOUSES Hot Bed Sash Pecky Cypress bench stock Cypress, "The Wood Eternal." Write for circular C and prices. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Go. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. A STIC A USEJTNQW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. 1 913' The American Florist. 369 NOW READY -The American Florist Company's- Trade Directory FOR 1913 Contains 560 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for J9J3, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and chanj^es of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 560 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 370 The American Florist. Aug. 30, )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses I Drive easy and true, because ! botb bevels are on the same < ■ide.' Can't twist and break the elass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rigcts or lefli. The Peerless Glazing Point ii patented. No others like^ It. Order from your deale^ or (direct from u&o 1000,75c. postpaid, f Samvies free. HENRY A DREEE,! 714 Chestnut Btreev FhiiadelpU&o Put Heating Problem Op To Rob't. Ross Jones, Harrfsburg, Pa. STEAM OR HOT WATER HEATING SPECIALIST. WRITE NOW. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Ouote You. We Can Save You Monej Baur Window Glass Co., EATOIV, IND. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good priew, SHARP, PARTRlDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention tlie American Florist when writing DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK Mention the American Florist tohen writing ELAST1C=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot, nor heave in cold -weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOIL,ER is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the MarketToday. Write Jorfurtherinforma- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. Superior magSnT&boii^^ 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. FLUE GLEANERS EVERY KIND Rollins Steam Specially & Valve Co $4.00 From Your Jobber or Direct. Edw E. McMorran & Co., 162 N. Clinton St., Chicago. Send us by Ex. C. O. D., one Peerless Powder Blower: have had one in service for a nu.mber of years. They are far ahead of a Bellows or any other blower we have had so far. Yours truly, Haentze Co., Fond du Lac, Wis. A "RED DEVIL" GLASS CUTTER W^ITH 6 WHEELS. Yes, it will cut 5,000 feet of any kind of glass. It has a ' Red Devil" hardwood handle that will not tire the fincer. It is specially designed. Has 5 extra wheels in airtight chamber. A new wheel always ready for use. It's one of the 38 styles we make and all hardware dealers sell Just insist on "Red Devil" No. 6, the expert glazier's tool. Send us fifteen 2-cent stamps and one only sample will be sent you postpaid. "Red Devil" Staple Pullers are the most per- _ __ SMITH S HEMENWAY_ CO., feet Fence Tools made. 215 Chambers St., N. Y., U. S. A. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Onr Cataloeoe, l'om«u? GIBLIN & CO., UtJca, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The American Florist. 371 DO YOl KNOW that we make the celebrated Annealed, Semi-Malleable, Iron GARLAND^ GUTTER? -WB^ I30. We also make a full equipment of greenhouse material. We make a complete Iron or a complete Wood greenhouse. Let us estimate on your wants. We have the stock and will serve you well. Just drop a card to GARLAND GREENBOISE MFIr. CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: Vou can make no possible error in writing or orderini,' from us when you are in tlie market for material of this description. Our material has no eciual on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Split Carnations Easily Mended wltb Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. ]. L. Johnson. 2tXX) for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY GalesbiiTi,Dl. RETURN STEAM TRAPS ROLLINS Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 W. Kinzle St., CHICAGO. EVANS* improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. PRINTING Letterheads, Envelopes, Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Worlc, Gorham & Ghapllne Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVEOJ THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS VENTILATINB For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send lor Circulars. "■"'"■"""" DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, APPARATUS. S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets PHILADELPHIA. Mention the American Florist when writing THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. CJCleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KMVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRQN GO., CHICAGO NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing KRIER'S =:^NEW STYLE ^= BOILER Is the Biggest Money Saver There is for the Grower (Pat. Pending.) Made in 1 1 Sizes. IT IS A SELF-FEEDER and Bums All the Smoke. WRITE FOR PRICES. NIG. KRiER BOILER WORKS, 2725-2727 N. Marshfield Ave , CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing 372 The American Florist. Aug. 30, d)— ^)— d;-THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO., Manufacturers of SelWying Carnation Supports & Rose Stakes SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES. "THE LOOP! THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List B. ( Patented ) CONNERSVILLE, INDIANA. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. ^ For green, black, white fiy, red spider, thrips, mealy bug and soft scale. $1 .00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain, but cleanses the foliage. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterilizing soil and all soil vermin. $ 1 .00 per Quart. $3.00 per Gallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap sucking insects on trees and nursery stock. Can be used in grow- ing_season as_ safely as in dormant season. 75cpefQt. $1.50perGaI. 10 Gals. $10. TtvBlue percent /VjcotPn. $ 1 .50 per Quart. $4. 50 per Gallon. All our products are used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Let us quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity . APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. MADISON, N. J. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot IV2C. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. S5th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. 46 r99 You Should Worry- If you don't BULB your greenhouses witli Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Hooicer's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 65 1 -659 West Washington Boulevard, f* k S fv n n a Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V»ill**ayW Auto. 32107. Mention the American Florist when writing Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, viz.: FLORISTS', Special REGULAR Write today for Prices. Vaughan's Seed Store N£W YORK CHICAGO are easy to kill with The rumigaljn; Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bae 100 lb*. Satifif action guaranteed or money back ; why try cheap substitutes ttiat maKere do not da.re to guarantee ? THE E. A. STOOTSOFF CO.. MOUNT VBRNON, N. T. Flower Colors Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florisf Co., 440 S.Deartiorn Street CHICAGO pN OIL ft, ECTICI Guaranteed underthe Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. SU. Save your plants and trees. JusI th» ihlng for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bue, Brown sad White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury toplants and without odor. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticida will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals — relieves mango. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsman and Florists' Supply Houses* If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write us direct. ^ Pint - 25c: Pin! - 40c; Qnart - - 75c i Gallon. $1.25; GalloD, • $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, • $9.00 10 GalloD Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 30 to CO parts. Poison KIL-WORM Poison Destroys Worms, Ants, etc., infesting golf, cricket grounds , parks and lawns. Sure death to snails. Prices: 1 Quart Bottle, ...--$ l.oO i Gallon BotUe, 1.75 1 Gallon Jug, 3.00 5 Gallon Jug, 13.50 One gallon KU'Worm makes 50 gallons liquid when mixed with water. Poison KIL-WEED Poison Not to be used on lawns. An unsurpassed preparation forremoval of grass, weeds, vines and bushes from paths, roadways, gutters, etc. One gallon Kll-Weed diluted with water will make 30 to 35 gallons of treating liquid Prices. I Quail Can, - $0.35 5 Gallon Can, - $4.00 i Gallon Can, - .60 10 Gallon Can, • 7.50 1 Gallon Can, - 1.00 1 Barrel, per gallog, .65 Lemon Oil Company DepLT. 420 W. LexiigtonSt., - - Baltinore. Ml Directions on every package. The Early Advertisement Gets There. HEAMIKIGM worn RmBTica is "ttis trnw ui luu htbSEii Lntre inay ue mare cnmtnrt Jimidsbips, but wb ars the Srst to touch Unknnwn Seas,' Vol. XH. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 6, 1913. No. 1318 TheMerigan Florist Established 1S35. Copyright. 1913, by American Florist Companv Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1S9I, at the Post Office at Chicago Illinois, under act of Marcli 3. 1S79. Published Every Saturd.w ey AMERICAN FLOMST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Re^stered Cable Address: Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada *2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tlie trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. .Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. .American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquh.ar, Boston. Mass.. President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis. Minn.. Vice-President; John Young. 54 W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Offickbs Elect — Theodore Wirth Minne- apolis, Minn,, President: P. Welch, Boston, Mass., Vice-President; John Young. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo. N V.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago. November. 1913. Charles H. Totty. Madi- son. N. J.. President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park. 111.. Secietary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland. O.. January 28-29. 1914. R. T. Brown. Queens. N, Y.. President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition 1914. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell. Conn.. Presi- dent; RoET Pyxe. Westgrove. Pa., Vice-Presi dent; Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson. N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh, annual convention to be held at Buffalo. N. Y. September 17-19. 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul. Minn.. President; Bellett Lawson. Jr., River Grove. 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next.annual meeting Newburgh. N. Y.. .'August 1914. Harry S Richard.'^ Chicago, President; J. J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y.. Secretary- Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Fall Propagfatlon. There are many of the plants used for beddingf purposes that are better propagated in the fall, for cuttings are more readily obtained, foot easily and allow time for the growing of good stock. Ivy geraniums, to have fine plants in the spring are much better propagated at that time. Vincas for the spring sales propagated in Septem- ber make fine plants by the first of May. The long shoots can be cut up to two eyes each and they will root in three or four weeks, then potted in 2%-inch pots and kept cool until Feb- ruary, when they should be potted into -l-inch pots and grown along the sides of the beds or benches. Abutilons should be handled in a similar man- ner. The tender tips should be used for the cuttings, and these should be kept well watered and shaded until roots are formed, when they can be potted and kept cool until towards spring. The pelargoniums that were cut back and dried off in August should now be made into cuttings and should be taken and placed in the cut- ting bench. There are also many plants that the stock should Lie looked out for at this time and a few plants lifted and housed before frost. Many growers prefer to raise their salvias from cuttings and in this case a few plants can be potted and grown on. Any extra good double petunias should be lifted. Pyrethrum or feverfew, co- leus and the other soft wooded plants should be selected and potted that they may become established before cool weather. Pansies. The pansies for early spring trade should be placed in the frames that they may become established before freezing weather commences. Make the soil good and rich. It is the plants with large flowers in the spring that find the quick sales and these cannot be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants about five inches apart and water well after planting. Keep those of a kind together and plant all the mixed lots adjoining. There is more time wasted in the retail selling, of pansies than any other flower, traveling back and forth over a mixed bed trying to pick out a nice assortment. This is espe- cially so with some customers and in setting out the plants try to prevent this as much as possible. When freez- ing weather comes cover the frames with sashes which will prevent the snow from lying too heavy upon the' plants and also much freezing and thawing. If frozen for months and covered with sash no harm will be done, but if a warm spell should coma on, the sashes should be raised to al- low ventilation. Sweet Peas. The early sown sweet peas will soon need some support, and the plan most generally adopted by growers with peas inside is to pass strings around the plants fastened to stakes at each end of the row. If the rows are lengthwise of the bench stakes to which the strings may be fastened will have to be arranged about every ten feet. As soon as the plants have at- tained a height of six inches the first string should be tied on and strings should lie added every six to eight inches as the plants grow taller. The plants must be Icept growing straight throughout their culture, so they must have strings quite close together for their twining arms to ci^tch upon, and if when the plants are in bloom they are not kept tied up a large number of the flowers will have crooked stems. Care must yet be taken with the wa- tering and until the plants show ac- tive growth they should receive but little water, being kept on the dry side. If allowed to be too wet, stem rot will result and the plant will die. If sweet peas are to follow the early chrysanthemums the seed can now be sown. Three or four seeds in a -l-inch pot will be right for this time, for they will have to grow in the pots about six weeks, the middle of November be- ing about as early as the chrysan- themums can be cleaned out and the beds made ready. Careful watering will be the watchword for the young seeds and do not thin out too early. Wait until the plants are in good growing condition, when they can be thinned out to one plant in a pot. 374 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants of cyclamens for another year, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a 6-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but few blooms and flowers, which is sure to be the result with the later sown seed. Soak the seed for about 24 hours in tepid water and place the re- ceptacle in a warm place, and plant in flats about one-half to three-quar- ters of an inch apart and there will be need for but little further labor un- til later in the winter. Be sure and have a light porous soil with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be making good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any buds that show up at this time should be removed. Give the plants plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sunlight and in a cool, well- ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation continued. The plants for late winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give them more heat, which will depend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. Anemones and Ranunculus. The grower desirous of having some- thing out of the ordinary in early spring should grow a few anemones and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex- pensive and will help to increase the variety at a time when the flower users are looking for something that they have not seen all winter. No doubt failure in starting these bulbs has caused many growers to give up the attempt of their culture, but if once understood they are as easily grown as any other of the bulbous flowers. The bulbs should be planted in flats close together and covered with about half an inch of soil and then placed under a bench in a cool house. Under no circumstances water the soil or place them where water will drip upon them, for if they become wet they will surely rot. Place papers over the flats to prevent evaporation and in about three weeks the bulbs will throw out roots and the tops start. They can then be placed in pans or in the benches and grown as any other bulbs are handled. RucivFOKD, III. — A unique decoration was arranged last week by H. "W. Buckbee for the Barnum & Bailey cir- cus when the dining room tent which seats 900 people was beautified with a magnificent display of cannas. Pr.ATT.SMOUTn, Neb. — Ernest and Leon Stenner of the firm of Stenner Bros., a local greenhouse concern, were injured recently when their motorcycle ran off the end of a bridge, landing several feet below on a pile of rocks. The accident was' the re- sult of a threatened collision with an automobile, a quick turn to avoid the car throwing the motorcycle off the bridge. Ernest Stenner was uncon- scious for more than an hour, and Leon was cut and bruised. The driver of the automobile took the injured men to their home. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. KUt, Philadelpliia, Pa. Getting' New Business. Address by W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., at meeting of Florists' Telegraph Delivery A.s- sociation, Minneapolis, Minn., August 20, 1913. Complying with your worthy secre- tary's request to assist in arranging a programme for the annual meet- ing of the Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery, I have just a few words to say, and trust you will receive them as coming from one who has had the in- terests of the association at heart from the very beginning. Some very clever talks have been made previous to this by brilliant members of our craft who have touched upon almost every point worth considering to the advantage of our organization. Hence it is no easy task to select a subject which has not been gone into thoroughly; and I will W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. attempt only to cite a few reasons why I am a firm believer in the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery. It is a well-known fact that the flor- ists' greatest efforts are put forth in bringing new business into his store, granting of course that he is up to date and progressive, and, generally speaking, the majority of the florists today are imbued with that spirit which has brought about the rapid development of the retail branch of the trade to so marked a degree in the past few years. In his efforts to secure new business he is trying out first one method and then another, and each successive year finds him expend- ing just a little more than he did the previous year. Citing the florists in the larger cities, we find them making greater outlays for advertising each year, spending anywhere from $3,000 to $15,- 000 for newspaper publicity alone; and if what we hear is true, and we have no reason to doubt it, they are mak- ing good, and furthermore, they ex- pect to continue to increase their ex- penditures. My purpose in calling your attention to these facts is merely that we may strike a comparison as to the cost of general publicity as against the cost of Florists' Telegraph Deliv- ery. Entering a little further into the matter of advertising, the trade pa- pers afford us no little surprise in ad- vertising expenditures, showing the florist's effort to inform the trade that he can execute orders in his particu- lar locality. At the present time there are two hundred and fifty florists, a fair representation of the better class of retailers, who are carrying ads in the four principal trade papers. In order to secure the lowest rate for this class of advertising they must run ads continuously on yearly con- tracts. This method is costing these two hundred and fifty florists approx- imately $15,000 annually, an amount that is out of all proportion to the results gained. Averaging the cost among those represented, we find each expending $58.50 per annum; bas- ing the amount of business obtained through this source at $2,000 per an- num, we find they are paying about 29 per cent for the business. Of these two hundred and fifty florists now paying out $282.50 per week, or $15,000 per year, for advertising in four trade papers, 10 of these have ads in four papers, 17 in three papers, 55 in two papers, and 104 in one or another of the four trade papers. At the present writing we have in the neighborhood of 127 who are paying into the society $400 per annum. Sup- pose we take a half page ad in one of the trade papers each week, spend- ing about $400 per year, the actual results obtained through this half-page ad by the Florists' Telegraph Delivery would undoubtedly be as great as that obtained by the two hundred and fifty florists who are paying $15,000. Sincerely it is not my intention in the above remarks to "knock" or in any way discredit the trade papers, for it is my earnest opinion that it is the obligation of every tradesman to support them loyally, and it is just as necessary that good feelings exist between the Florists' Telegraph De- livery and the trade papers. However. I believe I have made it plain that my object is to illustrate the com- parative cost of business getting through the medium of Florists' Tele- graph Delivery against that through other sources. In conclusion, I cannot help but quote a few remarks taken from the recent message of our worthy vice- president of the S. A. F., Theodore Wirth : "Every tradesman should be willing to contribute his share and sacrifice to gain the attention of the public to the work and accomplish- ment of our noble profession, and to do this he should be willing to give a page on his ledger for the intrinsic value of his goods and to forget for a moment the grind of the dollars." "We don't always give each other a square deal," is another true remark made by our broxner florist, S. S. Skidelsky. at a reo-at meeting of the Philadelphia Florists' Club. These re- marks may well be applied to our own organization, for among us are many men who through their own personal achievements are prosperous, and have won for themselves positions of promi- nence in the trade and power and in- fluence among the craft; and all should recognize that to the trade through which they have gained their position they owe a certain amount of sup- port, assistance and sacrifice, which they do not now give in full share. igi^ The American Florist. 375 COLLAPSE OF THE LANDING STAGE AT LAKE MINNETONKA OUTING, AUGUST 23. August Poehlmann to the Rescue— Photos by Prof. H. B. Doiner. Gladiolus Sociely of Ohio. FIBST ANNUAL EXHIBITION. The first annual exhibition of the Gladiolus Society of Ohio was held at Cleveland August 15-10. The stock of cut spikes of gladioli on exhibition was estimated at 5,000, and there were 72 combined entries for the vari- ous prizes and awards. The list of awards is as follows : SOCIETY AWARDS ( IIONORAKY ) . Best and largest display— C. Betscher, Canal Dover, first; R. E. Huntington, Painesville, second. Best vase America — Joe Coleman, Lexington, first; Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, second. Best vase Mrs. F. King — Joe Cole- man, Lexington, first; The A. H. Aus- tin Co.. TVayland, second. Best vase Glory— Bidwell & Fobes, first; C. Betscher, second. Best vase Frinceps — Joe Coleman, first; Bidwell & Fobes, second. Best vase Klondyke — Clark W. Brown, Ashland, Mass., first; Munsell & Harvey, Ashtabula, second. Best vase any white variety — R. E. Huntington, Painesville, first; Munsell & Harvey, second. Best vase any red varietj- — Munsell & Harvey, first; The A. H. Austin Co,, second. Best vase any yellow variety — Clark W. Brown, first; C. Betscher, second. Best vase any blue variety — R. E. Huntington, Painesville, first; The A. H. Austin Co., second. Best vase Peace — R. E. Huntington, first. Best vase C. M. Kelway — H. E. Huntington, first. Best vase Ophir — Wilbur A. Christy, Warren, first. Best vase Orient — Wilbur A. Chris- ty, first. Best vase Rose Queen — Wilbur A. Christy, first. Best vase. Blanche — Bidwell & Fobes, first. Best vase Salmon — The A. H. Austin Co , first. Best display for decorative effect — F. W. Griffin, Cleveland, first. Best display in wreath — F. W. Grif- fin, first. SPECIAL PKIZES. -Best display by amateur, society's silver and bronze medal — J. H. Jones, Dowagiao, Mich., first; Fred H. Ward, Cleveland, second. Best new seedling, Bertrex — The A. H. Austin Co., first, Coleman silver cup. Best non-registered seedling, Mi's Watt — N. L. Crawford. Grafton, first, Alford special cash prize, S5.00. Largest number of varieties — Maple- shade Gladioli Farm, Warren, first, Crawford special prize, 100 choice gladiolus bulbs. Best 25 spikes, any white variety — H. J. Alford, Garrettsville, first, Thomann special cash prize, $5.00. Best vase Niagara — The A. H. Aus- tin Co., first, Bidwell & Fobes spe- cial cash prize, $5.00. Best vase Panama — R. E. Hunting- ton, first, Bidwell & Fobes, special cash prize, $5.00. For the Christy special cash prizes, and the Austin cash prize no awards were made. Wilbur A. Chbisty, Sec'y- Chesaning, Mich. — E. H. Adams is building a greenhouse 20x50 feet and a storage and workroom 12x20 feet. Gbanb Rapids, Mich. — Brown & Kil- strom, undertakers, will run a flower store in connection with their other business. Wakefield, Mass. — Chas. C. Ball, the local florist, has incorporated, capital $25,000. John R. Carey, Chas. C. Ball and Carrie L. Ball are the incorpora- tors. 376 The American Florist. ::icpt. 6, Chicag:o Florists' Club Picnic. The Chicago Florists' Club picnic was held at Ehrhardt's Grove in Park Ridge, last Sunday, August 31, and was largely attended considering the unfavorable weather conditions. It ap- peared (or a few hours as if the picnic would be a failure but the sky cleared and the attendance was very satisfac- tory. The baseball game was the fea- ture of the day and while the retail team defeated the wholesale nine the latter played a hard game but were up against odds, for the opposing nine consisted of nearly all regular players and had the advantage in e^'ery way as the score, 12 to 4, will indicate. Dancing was also indulged in. The re- sults of the field sports were as fol- lows / Girl's race, six years and under, 25 yards. — Hattie Potocka, first; Hazel Harris, second. Boy's race, six years and under, 25 yards. — D. Serfin, first; Robert Ehr- hardt, second. Girl's race, ten years and under, 40 yards. — Hazel Harris, first; Hattie Po- tocka, second. Boy's race, ten years and under, 50 yards. — Buster Quinland, first; Robert Ehrhardt, second. Girl's race, fifteen years and under, GO yards.^Hazel Harris, first; Eliza- beth Potocka, second. Boy's race, fifteen years and under, 75 yards. — Roland Poehlmann, first; Chas. Earl, second. Single ladies' race, sixteen years, 75 yards. — Miss F. Poehlmann, first; F. Figliola, second. Married ladies' race. 50 yards. — Mrs. T. E. Waters, first; Mrs. Robert Har- ris, second. Fat men's race, 200 pounds or over, 75 yards. — Frank Potocka, first; Gus. Ganger, second. Hundred and fifty yard dash, open to all. — Luke Schrer, first; Geo. Ander- son, second. Lemon rolling contest. ^L. D. Brady, first; Walter Poehlmann, second. Pie-eating contest. — W. Amling, flr.st; "Walter Poehlmann. second. The meinbers of the committee work- ed hard for several weeks in arrang- ing the picnic plans and deserve much credit for the good work done. Ceylon Agricultural ColIes:e. The Times of Ceylon states that while the claims of Ceylon over those of any other colony for the site of the proposed tropical agricultural col- lege are being urged in England, R. N. Lyne, director of agriculture, is taking early steps to outline the scheme of buildings, equipment, and staff, to be placed before the board of agriculture. He has been studying the styles of well-known agricultural col- leges like the Cornell institutiion in the United States; Queensland Agri- cultural College; the institutions at Hawksbury, New South Wales; Doo- kie, Victoria; Lincoln College, New Zealand; and the Poona and Coimba- tore colleges in India. An appropriate design is expected to be secured, and the advice of the public works de- partment will be sought as regards the erection of the building. The cost of the college building and equipment, bungalows for the staff, and quarters for the students would, presumably, be .300,0a") to 400,000 rupees ($97,330 to $120,770). TOPEKA, Kans. — W. A. Bolinger, for- merly of Bethesda, Md., and ^Vashing- ton, D. C, will open an up-to-date re- tail flower store at 103 West Eighth street, this city, September 27. Diseases of Florists' Crops. Paper by Roy C. Faulwetter, Cornell Uni- A'ersity, Acting Plant Pathologist of Society of American Florists, )'ea^^% ''■■ ^^ >i^' ^•"^^^^ f, y:^ ^\4 feii ■"/' •. .-■ ■ ' ■ ii f CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC. Members of Wholesale and Retail Baseball Teams. the peony test plants of Cornell Uni- versity. With the exception of a very few early varieties, young shoots did not appear above the surface of the ground until the last of April. Dur- ing the last half of the month of April there was a total precipitation of .91 inches in that locality as re- corded in the oSice of the weather bureavi at the College of Agriculture. From May 1 to May 20, inclusive, there were .39 inches accompanied by a iTiean temperature of 54.4°. Dur- ing the last of April and first of May all plants grew well, some having appeared earlier were lai'ger than is hardly necessary. A very good ac- count of the cause, symptoms and spread of this disease was presented 1-iy Professor H. W. Anderson before the Illinois Florists' Association March 5, 1912. This paper has been printed by the department of horticulture of the University of Illinois, and can probably be secured upon request. Two fungi have been found to be very important in causing the "bench rot" of cuttings. One of these, a rhizoctonia, is the cause of the wet stem rot and the other, a species of fusarium, is probably the cause of the dr.v stem rot of older plants. The I9I3- The American Florist. 37 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC AT ERHARDT'S GROVE, AUGUST 31. This is only a partial view of the croup, our photographer havinccut olt many prominent members of the club and their friends to the left, includinE August, John and Adolph Poohlmann, and others, who Isept a sharp eye on the flimsy structure on which the picniclcers were grouped and probably prevented a serious accident by keeping the participants from moving about on the structure without caution. affected parts of cuttings rotted by the former are brown or greenish brown, while the latter imparts a red color to these parts and frequently develops a white mold on the cuttings at the surface of the sand. The practice of placing rooted cut- tings in close rows in benches until time to plant out doors, is finding great favor with some florists. Where bench rot occurs, seemingly strong and healthy plants die soon after be- ing moved from the sand. It has been demonstrated that the rhizoc- tonia spreads very rapidly through the soil from plant to plant. In houses where serious infections of this bench rot occur it may be advisable to con- tinue the older practice of potting rooted cuttings, thus avoiding the in- fection of healthy plants by the spread of the fungus mycelium through the soil. The fact that bench rot cannot be entirely prevented by sterilizing the sand in the propagation bench, indi- cates that the fungi causing the rot are carried in on the cuttings from the old stock. However, less rot has been found to occur in clean unused sand than in sand used previously for propagating cuttings. A great deal of rot can be caused by introducing either of these fungi into the sand, the amount of rot depending upon the thoroughness of the inoculation. These facts are sufficient to impress one with the importance of maintain- ing the most sanitary conditions pos- sible in the propagating house and ^s- ing only clean or sterilized saijd. Characteristic splits or wounds are often found in the outer cortex of s^ems of plants when taken from the field in summer. The exact cause of the wounds has not been determined, but may be due to a rapid growth within the stem resulting in the bursting of the outer layer. Some gardeners are certain that such scars are symptoms of stem rot and will not place such plants in their houses. In order to confirm or disprove this opinion plants known to be affected in this manner were marked. This was done in two houses, one where stem rot was un- known and in another where it was common. In neither instance did any of the marked plants succumb or show any symptoms of stem rot infection. Such plants may be more liable to infection than sound plants in houses where stem rot organisms exist, but they are not necessarily diseased and may never become so. Some growers are of the opinion that plants which have been planted below the ordinary depth are certain to stem rot, and others maintain It is only such plants which die. Two ex- periments were arranged to determine the correctness of these ideas. Plants were placed in the soil to the first branches, and an equal number were planted in the customary manner. In neither experiment did the plants which were planted deep show more cases of stem rot than the others. While deep planting had no advantages and is not recommended, an occa- sional plant which is accidentally placed too deep is not doomed to dis- ease. It seems certain that a great number of plants are infected in the field, and for this reason fields used for carnation growing should be kept as free from stem rot organisms as possible. The practice of up-rooting dead plants with the hoe when weed- ing and leaving them in the field is a particularly bad one. Affected plants should be removed from the field with as much of the root as pos- sible, and burned. They can be taken out when "pinching back" with very little loss of time, and in this way the amount of the fungus material which is left to winter over is greatly re- duced. Very closely related forms of rhizoctonia which may be the same species, are parasitic upon potatoes. lettuce, beets, cabbage, beans, and other plants, and for this reason grow- ers who mix a truck business with the raising of cut flowers are advised not to use these crops in rotation with the carnations for they may not only be affected by the same fungus but aid the fungus in maintaining itself in the soil and so increase the dan- ger to cai^nations when again grown in that place. There are some very few growers of carnations whose plants are not injured by either "bench rot" or stem rot. Most growers are willing to ad- mit that their first crop of carnations was their best as regards these dis- eases. Those without stem rot are particularly fortunate, though proba- bly owe their good fortune to the par- ties from whom they purchased their original stock. No type of soil seems to hinder the spread of these organ- isms once they are introduced, .and some capable growers with the most improved houses and methods, suffer as heavily as any others. It is cer- tainly true that the greatest danger to the grower who is as yet without such diseased plants, lies in the pur- chase of new plants grown where these diseases are prevalent. Too great care cannot be exercised in the examination and isolation of new plants, and in many cases much money would be saved by the complete de- struction by burning of an entire lot of new plants if the percentage dis- eased is very great. A SWEET PEA ROOT DISEASE. A root disease affecting sweet peas has been found to be common with both greenhouse and outdoor plants. What little work has been done In- dicates that the cause is a species of fusarium. Plants in the department greenhouses which were watered more often than is usual, retained a healthy foliage and bloomed profusely. Upon examination it was learned that their 378 The American Florist. Sept. 6, roots were very badly rotted. Other plants kept on the dry side were equal- ly affected but died very quickly. Where affected plants appear in spots in the beds of commercial green- houses, it is the custom to water very lightly. As a result the plants continue withering and soon die. In the light of the above experience and until a practical means of control has been discovered it seems advisable to recommend heavier watering in these places. In this way the blooming period is at least prolonged. range after range of cold frames, as well as a cold storage house, a drain- age system and every up-to-date nec- essary appliance for the proper han- dling of the business. Attractive fea- tures were the beds of Buddleia, a shrub with an abundance of purple spikes of bloom; the Helen Michell geranium, with its blanket of scarlet flowers; the beds of polyantha .and other roses; the avenue of rambler roses, and hundreds of other popular plants and novelties being tired out or grown on for stock. ENRY F. MICHELL'S SEED FARMS, ANDALUSIA, PA. Geranium Helen Michell Stock Plants in the Field. Henry F, Michell Co. ANDALUSIA, PA., TRLAL GROUNDS. When more than 800 members of the cut flower and plant trade gather for a purpose it is certainly worth re- cording. The Broad street station was a -busy place Wednesday, August 27, the day the Philadelphia florists took a special train in response to the in- vitation of the H. F. Michell Co. to inspect their trial grounds and seed farm at Andalusia. Heads of depart- ments and other well known members of the Michell organization were on hand looking after the welfare of the visitors when the train left at 11 :30. Cigars and small notebooks with pen- cils were provided so that new things of merit might be jotted down. A light shower was falling as the special drew up to the station, but this soon passed away. • The first view of the nursery is in- spiring. Some 24 acres are under cul- tivation, extending an eighth of a mile along the main line of the Penn- sylvania railroad's New York division. A grassy lawn about 200 feet in depth was' bordered on each end with cannas, and tw.6- enormous oval beds filled with the same plants in full flower were the central decorations. Back as far as the eye reached was a blaze of color, the various blocks of salvias, perennial phlox, cannas and other bright flamed plants in full bloom making a grand display. The first event was an invitation to the tables in the tent, where a splendid lunch was much enjoyed. An Inspection of the place followed. Considering that the property was purchased only four years ago great progress has been m.ade. There are a number of well built greenhouses and After the group photograph had been taken, races were in order. The fat men and their slender brothers ran races of 100 yards. Those that were able to keep their feet made very good time and there were some exciting finishes. Wheelbarrow and sack races afforded much amusement. After an additional lunch H. F. Michell made a neat address, thanking the guests for their attendance and interest. He said it was very gratifying to see so many present. What they saw was the result of only four years' work and he desired to give the credit to that part of the organization that had the place in charge. They had select- ed this location on account of its prox- imity to the railroad, feeling that they could charge much of the maintenance up to advertising, and the attention it had attracted proved that it had paid them. Three hearty cheers were his reward as he finished. Robert Craig spoke of the great !es- teem in which Mr. Michell was held by the trade. His warm-hearted and cordial manner made friends of :all who knew him. W^hen as a young man, an employe of Henry A. Dreer's, he had the same qualities. He was always a devoted employe and a gdod salesman, and although now a com- petitor is still held in the highest re- gard by Mr. Dreer. The flower trade was the greatest of all businesses, said Mr. Craig. If money is wanted, steel, whiskey, tobacco offer more golden opportunities, but horticulture, the love of flowers, is inspiring. The late Mr. Hallock was a pioneer in the teaching of horticulttire to children in the schools aaid he wished he was alive to see how' it had gained headway. While gqod work had been accomplished the' tr^de should be more progressive, should ^sk for money. Everybody should'do what he could. The house of H. F. Michell was forward in the movement and in all future work he knew they would not be found lacking. Walter Fancourt spoke of the great work at the farm school and the great future and prospect of advancement along the lines pursued in that insti- tution. He knew that all felt gratified with the progress of the firm of H. A. Michell, who by great industry and unflagging energy had brought the business up to its present magnitude. Mr. Fancourt dwelt on the character and kindness of heart of the head of the firm whom he had known from a young man. He predicted a great fu- ture for the firm. The return to the city was made in good time and all felt it a day well spent. K. Menominee, Mich. — An exhibition of cut flowers and plants will be one of the features of the coming Menominee fair. HENRY F. MICHELL'S SEED FARMS, ANDALUSIA, . Partial View. J9^J The American Florist. 379 VISITORS AT HENRY F. MICHELL'S SEED FARMS, ANDA LUSIA, PA., AUGUST 27, 1913. OBITUARY. Charles PI. Hooker. Chas. M. Huuker, heiul (if the nurs- ery firm of C. M. Hooker & Sons, Brighton, N. Y., died at liis liome Au- gust 18, in tlie eighty-first year ot liis age. He had played a prominent part in the horticulture of his state for CO years and for more than half a cen- tury had been a leading member of the Western New York Horticultural Society. He was associated with his father in the nursery business at the age of 21, being a member of the firin of Hooker, Farley & Co., Rochester. In the seventies he established the business of which he was the head at the time of his death. He is survived by three sons . and three daughters, Horace, Charles G., Lewis, and the Misses Mary, Kate and Edith Hooker. Mr. Hooker was a prominent member of the Presbyterian church, in whose interest he always took an active part. W. C. Barry, president of the West- ern New York Horticultural Society, on learning of Mr. Hooker's death, paid him a high tribute, saying that his demise was a personal loss to ev- ery member of the society. W. H. Sawvel. TS'. H. Sawvel, of Kansas City, Mo., manager and half owner of the Saw- vel greenhouses, shot himself through the head early Thursday morning, Au- gust 28, and was found dead by two of the greenhouse employes at 7 o'clock in the morning, at which time he had requested them to call him. Worry over financial diflBculties is be- lieved to have prompted him to take his life. Mr. Sawvel left several let- ters, one to the coroner, telling of his intention to commit suicide. He charged that an attempt to blackmail him had been followed by ruinous re- ports of his financial condition to his bankers, but they say that this was an hallucination brought on by over- work and worry. Mr. Sawvel sold a half interest in his business to H. F. Jones some years ago, but failure to agree led to Mr. Jones' leasing his share to his partner. Mr. Sawvel had been in Kansas City 30 years and was highly respected. He had been in the wholesale florist business for the last five years. Charlotte, N. C— Scholtz, the Flor- ist, has completed an attractive new display house on North Tyron street. Gary, Ind. — The Gary Theater Flor- ists have opened for business. John Owens, owner of the Boulevard Heights Greenhouses, is the proprietor. CAIRO, ILL. — H. H. Cade has trans- ferred his florist business to his brother, H. W. Cade of Baston, Md., and expects to locate in Chicago. State Fairs. The I'ollowiiij? Ik ii list of coining pliitc faii-w. \\-illi the niuncs jiiifl addresses oL' tlio su|iei-iii- teiidents oi: the hortieultiiriil and Uoricultiu-al .li'liiii-tuieiits su J'ar as ohiaiiiable; September 8-12, Milwaukee. — Wisconsin State Fair, II. \V. I.ai'kin. Stuigeon Bay, Wis. September 8-12, Yankton. — Sontli Dakota State I''aii'. CJcorpie W. (jm'lioy. Yankton, S. D. September 8-13, Syracuse. — New Y'ork State Fail-, Clias. H. Vick, with James Viek's Sons. Ko'.-Uestei-, N. Y. September 9-12. Wilmington. — Delaware State Fair, S. H. AVilsou, Wilmington, Del, September 16-20, Louisville. — Kentucky State Fair, J. L. Dent, I'a'nl Jones building, Louisville, Ky, September 15-20, Detroit — Michisjau State Fair. H. II. Dow, Midland, Micli, September 15-21, Spokane, Wash, — Interstate Fair, Mrs. Chas. T. Goodsell, 01811 Normandie street, Si^okane, Wash. September 16-19, White River Junction, — Vermont State Fair, A. M. Vaughan, Randolph, Vt. September 22-27, Helena,— Montana State Fair, M. L. Dean, Missoula, Mont. September 22-27, Boise.—Idaho State Fair, ,Tohn II. McPherson, Boise, Idaho. ■ Septemher 23-27, Berlin. — Connecticut State Fair, Mrs. Geo. E. Green, Kensington, Conn. September 27-October 3, Sedalia, — Missouri State Fair, J, C. Evans, Oldeu, Mo. September 29-October 1-3, Trenton, TS. J — Interstate Fair, A, J. Farley, New Brunswick, N. J. September 29-October 4, Nashville. — Tennes- see State Fair, Chas. A. KeEEer, State Univer- sity, Knoxville, Tenn. September 29-October 4, North Yakima. — Washington State Fair, H. B. Averill, North Yakima. October 3-11, Springfield. — Illiuois State Fair. October 6-11, Richmond. — A^irginia State Fair, A. Warwick, 7 Mutual building, Richmond, Va. October 20-26, Raleigh. — North Carolina State Fair, J. Frank Fooshe, Raleigh, N. C. October 27-November 1, Hot Springs, — Arkansas State Fair, 0. H. Johnson, 201 Cen- tral avenue. Hot Springs, Ark. November 3-8, Phoenix. — Arizona State Fair, A. M. McOmie, Phoenix, Ariz. November 5-12, Shreveport — Louisiana State Fair. Robt, Glenk, State Museum, New Or- leans, La. Coming Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last ad- vices.) September 9-11, 1913, Montreal, Quebec— An- nual exhibition, Montreal Horticultural Society. A. J. Bowles, secretary, new P, O, Box 1623, Montreal. . Septemher 13-20, Sacramento — California State Fair. Tbeo. Gier, 581-593 Eighteenth street, Oakland, Calif. September 16-18, 1913, Netvport, R, I,— Au- tumn exhibition, Newport Horticultural Society, Convention hall, Newport Beach. Wm. Gray, Bellevue avenue, Newport, R. I. September 17-18, 1913, New Haven, Conn, — Annual dahlia show and general exhibition, New Haven County Horticultural hall. Harmonic hall, ISlm street. David Wyllie, secretary, 47 Arthur street. New .Haven. Conn. September 23-25, 1913, New York — Exhibition of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables, Amer- ican Institute of New York, Engineering build- ing, 25-83 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Eagleson, secretary, American Institute, New York. September 27-28, 1913, Orange, N. J, — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable show. New Jersey Ploricul- tural Society. John Dervan, secretary, 433 Cen- tre street. Orange, N, J. October 23-24, 1913, Lenox, Mass. — Fall ex.- Iiildtion, Lonnx Horticultural Society, George H. Instouc. sccrctal'y, I.ciiiix, Mass. October 23-25, 1913, Pasadena, Calif,— Sixth annual fall flower show, Pasadena Horticultural Society, Geo, H- Kennedy, secretary, 497 Brad- ford street, Pasadena. October 27-29, 1913, Asbury Park, N, J,— Clirysantliemum show, Blberon Horticultural So- ■ icty. Ben Wyckoif, secretary, 1104 Fourth ave- nue, Asbury Park. October 28-29, 1913, Madison, N. J.— Eight- oontli annual lluwcr show, Morris County Gar- deners and Florists' Society, Assembly hall, Ed- ward Reagan, secretary, Morristown, N. J. October 28-29, 1913, Glen Cove, L, I,, N. Y,— Chrysanthemum exhibition, Nassau County Horr ticnltural Society. James McDonald, correspond- ing secretary. October 30-November 2. 1913, Boston, Mass. — Chrysanthenuun show, Massachusetts Horticul- tiu-al Society. Horticultural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, UOO Massachusetts avenue, Boston. November 4-6, 1913, Tarrytown, N, Y — Fif- teenth annual exhibition, Tarrytown Horticul- tural Society, Music Hall, E. W. Newbrand, secretary, Tarrytown. November 6-7, 1913, New York— Chrysanthe- mum show, Chrysanthemum Society of America, Engineering building, 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Eagleson, secretary, 324 West Twenty-third street. New York. November 5-7, 1913, Chicago, 111, — Annual ex. hibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica. R. J. Haigbt, secretary, 538 S. Clark street, Chicago. November 6-7, 1913, Worcester, Mass. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition, Worcester County Hor- ticultural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midgley, secretary, 18 Front street, Worcester, The Seeds that Never Grow. I nearly hate the thought of Spring, With its delightful Bun, For well I know the mail will bring A pack from Washington; A little package duly franked, No postage stamps to show. And it contains those little seeds— The kind that never grow. Our good and zealous congressman, Remindful of our vote. Upon his memorandum's page Puts down a little note, And when the proper time arrives For us to wield the hoe. He sendeth us the little seeds — ■ The ones that never grow. There's squashes with enticing name, And cabbages, I wot. So large that you would think that one Would shade a garden spot. So with the pack from Washington You amble forth to sow. With many a drop of sweat, the seeds That never care to grow. How often have I plied the rake, How oft I've lounged about, With eyes alert to catch the first Signs of the coming sprout; In vain, in vain, my hopes have fled, My heart has filled with woe; Above the seeds from Washington, The seeds that never grow. But yet each year my hopes revive As Spring reclotbes the tree. And to my homestead surely comes The package marked "M. C. " And, foolish like, again I wield The sprinkler and the hoe. And, like a ninny, plant the seeds That never care to grow. As long as comes the package small From far-off Washington, I s'pose they'll see me working In The shadow and the sun; For fools work on while wise men die. And this is why, I know, I'll plant those pretty little seeds That never, never grow. — T. 0. Harbaugh, In Cincinnati Times-Star. 380 The American Florist. Sept. 6, TheMerican Florist ESTABI-ISHED 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada S2 UO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. J2.50. Subset ptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday {earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTF.NTS. Suggestious for plant growers ...M7M — Fall propagation .373 — Pausies 373 — Sweet peas 373 ^Cyclamens 374 — Anemoues antl ranunculus 374 The retail trade 374 — Getting new business 374 — W. L. Kock (portrait) 374 Collapse of the landing stage at Lake Min- netouka outing (illus.) 37;' rtlacUolus Sooiet.v of Ohio .37.5 Chicago Florists' Club picnic (ilius.) 370 Ceylon ..Agricultural college .37(i Diseases of florists' crops 37G Henry F. iMiehell's seed farms, Auflalusia. Pa., (illus) 378 Obituary — Charles M. Hooker 370 — W. H. Sawvel 370 State fairs 37ii Coming exhibitions 370 Ladies Society of American Florists 3Sn Presideut-Blect Wirth suffers brolicn leg.. 380 New York feileratlou of floral clubs 38 i Retain Minneapolis exhibit 380 General business outlook 380 Florists' club meetings next week 380 Chicago SS4 Cincinnati ■''87 Cleveland 388 St. Louis 388 Philadelphia 300 Louisville, Ky 302 New York 302 San Praucisco 302 Tacoma, Wash -^03 Washington 303 The seed trade 400 — Michigan seed crops 400 — Seed used per acre 400 The nursery trade 404 — American Park Superintendents 404 — Shade trees on paved walks 404 Market gardeners 400 — Environment aufl seed potatoes 400 Florists' fertilizers 408 . — Phosphorus in liquid manure 408 — New fertilizer process 408 Indianapolis "^l" THE last Boston convention of the Society of American Florists was held in 1890 and it was a big meeting. AMERICANS on the jury of awards at the recent Ghent exposition, according' to Revue de 1' horticulture helge et etrangere, were J. C. Vaughan. Chi- cago, Wm. F. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa^ and W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J Personal. B.- G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., will cele- brate his sixty-sixth birthday anniver- sary September 11, 1913. C. W. Ward ,of Queens, N. Y., stopped off at Chicago August 30, re- turning from Eureka, Calif. Ladies' Society of American Florists. The officers elected at the annual meeting of the Ladies' Society of American Florists at Minneapolis, Minn., were as follows: Mrs. Chas. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O., president; Mrs. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass., first vice-president; Mrs. 'Wm. F. Gude, ■Washington, D. C second vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, Detroit, Mich., secretary; Mrs. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa., treasurer. President-Elect Wirtli Suffers Broken Leg. Theodore Wirth, president-elect of the Society of American Florists and superintendent of Minneapolis parks, suffered a fracture of his left leg Au- gust 2!) while inspecting paving at Fortieth street and King's highway. Mr. Wirth was standing near the curb- ing talking to one of the laborers. A runabout descending the grade skidded in the sand and struck Mr. Wirth, throwing him to the ground. He was taken to his home. .3954 Bryant ave- nue south, two blocks away. Dr. Gus- tav Schwyzer found two bones broken between the ankle and the knee. The injury was declare.d to be purely ac- cidental and no arrest was made. Mr. Wirth will be confined to his house for three or four weeks. He has had a telephone, installed in his bedroom whence he is directing the onerous work of the park system. New York Federation of Floral Clubs. The members of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs are urgent- ly recfuested to attend the annual meet- ing at Syracuse, at 2 p. m., Tuesday, September 9, which is during the week of the state fair. All florists are urged to Vje present. Important business will come before this meeting, which will be of great interest to all florists in the state. The election of officers for the ensuing year will also take place. There is to be an extensive exhibition of plants and flowers in Horticultural Hall, under the able supervision of Charles H. Vick, of Rochester. All ex- hibits which are sent to Mr. Vick, ex- press charges pre-paid, will be properly staged. Florists of the state, in addi- tion to having a very pleasant day or two at the state fair, will assist very much by their presence at the meeting of the State Federation. JOHN YOUNG, Sec'y. May Retain Minneapolis Exhibit. The exhibition of outdoor planting at the S. A. F. Minneapolis convention is already bearing good fruit. The "experiment" may have more far reaching results than even its most sanguine supporters dreamed. A movement is on foot to have the Min- neapolis park board make the garden a permanent affair and if the society is fully alive to its opportunity and continues to make displays of outside planting each year in its convention city it may do more actual good hi the work of city beautification merely by example than all the reformers put to- gether. Public spirited persons in Min- neapolis recognize this fact and are trying to educate the public to its im- portance. It is hoped to retain the Armory garden as a school for the study of plants and floriculture in gen- eral. Such a garden would undoubt- edly do r.iore to show people how to make unsightly waste spots beautiful than any amount of lecturing or the reading of volumes on the "city beautiful." People must see how plants should grow before they can grow them in the right way, and here they have the products of the best horticulturists in the country. J. A. Ridgway, secretary of the Minneapolis park board, says: "The knowledge people have of gardens and flowers is limited. They want the information, but don't know how to go about it. They have to have optical demonstra- tions, then they will grasp the ideas quickly. They must see the work closely and will then obtain informa- tion that will mean success." General Business Outlook. Optimism as to the outlook for a re- vival of commercial and industrial ac- tivity continues to be the kevnote of reports of trade conditions sent to the Commercial from all quarters. All the evidences now point to a satisfactory fall and winter season in most lines of business. Tlie restrictive influence of tariff and financial revision is becom- ing less evident, indicating that busi- ness houses have already discounted the effect of the probable passage of the pending bills on these matters in substantially the form desired by the administration. — New York Commer- cial, August ,jO. Bradstreet's says : "In some respects trade reports suggest somewhat more irregularity. Western advices indicate conservative buying, presumably a re- Hex of reports of reduced crop yields, but, at the same time, they proclaim that trade is equal to or in excess of that done at this time last year, when operations certainly were growing. In- cidentally, there are few dissenting notes as to the outlook for all trade, and advices as to low stocks are well- nigh unanimovis." "Dun's Weekly Review says : "Evi- dences of reviving commercial and in- dustrial activity steadily multiply, and business optimism is becoming wide- spread. This spirit of confidence finds a reflection in the more general antici- pation of future requirements, and since merchandise stocks at all leading points must be replenished, prospects are en- couraging for a satisfactory fall and winter season." Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., Septemler 8, 8 p. m. — Gardeners and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Exchange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Noah F. Flitton, Secretarv, Gwynn Kails Park, Sta. F, Baltimore. Chicago, September 10, 8 p. ra. — Gardeners and Florists' Union No. 10615, 230 North Clark street, Louis Hpidtman, Secretary, 3720 Sacra- mento avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati, 0., September 8, 8 p. m Cincin- nati )'"lorists' Society. Jabez Elliott Bnoi\-er Market. Alex Ostcndorp, Secretary, 310 Wal- nut street. Cincinnati. Cleveland, 0., September 8, 7:30 p. m. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 2610 Detroit avenue. Frank Friedley, Secretary, Rocky River, Ohio. Hartford, Conn., September 12, 8 p. m, — The Connecticut Horticultural Society. Coiuut.v linlhling. .Vlfred Pixon, Secretary, Wethersfield, Conn. Wadison, N. J., September 10, 8 p. m. — Mor- ris f ount.v Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Ma- sonic Hall. Edw. Reagan, Secretary, Box 334, Morristown, N. .T. New OrleanB, La., September 8, 2 p. in. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association, 114 Exchange Alley. John Parr. Secretary, 4539 North Rampart street. New Orleans. New York, September 8, 7:30 p. m. — New York Florists' Club. Grand Opera House build- ing. .Tohn Young, Secretary, 54 West Twenty- eighth street. New Y'ork. New York, September 10, 4:30 p. m, — Hor- ticultural Society of New York at Botanieal Garden. Geo. V. Nash, Secretary, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New Y'ork. Norwich, Conn., September 8. — New London County tlorticultural Society, Buckingham Memorial. Frank H. Allen, Secretary, Norwich. Omaha, Keb,, September 11, 8 p. m. — Omaha Florists' Club. City Hall. Lewis Henderson, Secretary, 1510 Farnam street, Omaha. Rochester, N. Y., September 8, 8 p, m. — Rochester Florists' Association, 07 Main street east. H. B. Stringer, Secretary, 24 Stone street, Rochester. Scranton, Pa., September 12, 7:30 p, m. — Scranton Florists' Club. T, B. McClintock, Sec- retary, Scranton. Springfield, C, September 8, — Springfield Flor- ists' Club, Arfhiu' Leedle, Secretary, Spring- field, O. St. Louis, Mo., September 11, 2 p, m, — St, Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' building. Ninth and Olive streets. J. J. Beneke, Secre- tary, 1210 Olive street, St. Louis. Toledo. 0,, September 9. — Toledo Florists Club, E. \. Kuhnke, Secretary, 929 Prouty aventie, Toledo. I^IJ. The American Florist. 381 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. fiiriosc IDfiMits f\lr;( In rnvcr |>.isi:i;jc, vW . Situation Wanted - By competent grower: ^m^;Ie: have yood references. .\d^.i^•^s Key S77. care Ameri^-^n Florist. Situation Wanted Kxperiencnl >iure iitan in Chteaeo. WaKcs. $20.C(t per week. Address. Key S3j. cart' Aineritan Florisi. Situation Wanted— Bv a hidv. i*. manaco or work ID tlorist's store, or can work in i:r«.-enhnus<-'s. Colorado or Neliraska prefrrred. Address iCey 872. care American Florist. Situation Wanted - By a practical German uardener as foreman. Ape 45. Well experienced in all branches of horticulture. Special ist in urchids. palms and araucarlas. Belgium cult- urisis. Address. Henry Oikhr kor. Elkton Farm. Elkton. Md. Situation Wanted— As head gardener ami lim- i^t; superintendent on private pUce. EnRJisli; married: oiu' child aued 8 yrars. Life experience in all branches: hot-house plants, cut Mowers and fruit under s^lass. \etjetal)h-s, lawns, prrcnnials and the jjeneral routine of a well kept estate, .t years in present place: (> vears in this country. Best references. Frkdkrkk CH-\p.\rAN. Ilrruistone. Bolton. N. V. Situation Wanted-By a youne man of 25, with 3 years' experience: knows French and German as well as Enslish: understands propapating, grow- ing and forcing ot all kinds of crernhouse stock. Vicinity of Ohio nreterred. Address Key 591. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Vounii man to work as assistant under foreman in carnations and mums. $12.(X) per week: steady job for rig^ht man. Address. Key 890, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Thoroughly experienced '^\t\ for general work in a Chicaiio retail store. Good wages to the ri^ht party. Addn-ss, Key SS3, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Young man for our nursery office; must have some previous experience. Give full particula'-s in first letter. Addiess Key 881, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around Al Garden- Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address, Key 870, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Florist, one capable of taking charge of store and developing business. Pacific Coast. Wages to start $75.00 per month. Address, Key 876, care American Florist. Help Wanled— A pot plant grower, a man that is right up to-date, to raise plants for store trade. Eastern man preferred; wages. $75.00, house and coal. Address. Key 878. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Assistant gardener, single. 18-20 years old; all around man. Wages $55 00 a month board and room all year around. Paul P. Maillahd, Head Gardener. National Soldiers' Home, Maine. Help Wanted— An all around good man, to work under a foreman. State wages expected in first !etter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas. Help Wanted— Greenhouse man for private place. Must be first-class and experienced in growinvr of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. Permanent position. Address Florist. 19lS East 40th St., Cleveland, Ohio. Help Wanted— A sober, capable florist and landscape gardener, with oot plant knowledge. Permanent position. Besides salary, board, lodg- ing and laundry lurnished. C-arence Pierson, Supt.. E. La Hospital for Insane, Jackson. La. Help Wanted— A neat-appearing saleslady cap- able of doing design work and accustomed to hnn- d!e the best trade to assist in a progressive retail store in a growing Iowa city Must come well recommended and be experienced. No others need apply. Address, Key 8S3, care American Florist. Help Wanted A >in«lc man luiiruw u»»od Cai- nati.'iis. $14. 'X) pt-r werk. Send copy of reference. VV. W. CoLFS. Kokomo, Ind. Help Wanted— Landscape draftsman, a youni: man who is indiistrimisand sober who understands drafting and laying out grounds. We desire one who is capable of takinir upcltice work and corre- spondfnci'. We have a t;ood position open and one of advancement. Wnie. givink' nuniher ol years expcrieiu'e, reference and snlaf y desired. Hiii.M & (li.so.v. inc-. Nurserymen and Landscape .Architects. 20-22-24 WcstSthSlnet. St. Paul. .Minn.- ota. For Sale Flower store, line location near elc vai'd station; richest parish in Chicago: owner of Imikline undertaker. .Address. Key ysv, care .'Xiiu-rican Florist. For Sale -Ice box, 7 ft. 6 in. long, 4 ft. 9 in. wide, 9 ft. high. Price. $15.00. Bi-.Ri-si'ORD. 22SI Seminary .Ave.. Chica).:o. For Sale -10.000 ft. of glass at a bargain in b.si town for its size in Illinois; no competition, a money maker. Address, Key 88t, care American Florist. For Sale—Second hand ice box. Big bargain if taken at oner. First come, first served. Reason for si-lling, have closed store Address. Florist, 255(. Linden Place. Chicago. Phone Belmont 3345. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouse. 10,000 sq ft. of glass; modern Concn'te, Iron and Wood construc- tion, double strength glass, steam heated, electric lights, city water, buih in 1909. Best condition. Population. 14,000; location, Oklahoma. Price right. .Address. D. B. N.. Box 82, Clarion, Iowa. For Sale On account ot being located near center of city nearintf SO.tXIO people, on hiyli priced land, and the only green- house establishment in many hundred square miles. I want to remove all greenhouses, plants and material and sell to suitable party, who would like to locate on ground near city for less money. .\ fine opportunity for live man with small capital in the best city along the Ohio River, with cheapest fuel in United States (gas 5c per 1000 It.) C. S. WELCH, Huntington, W. Va. A real live experienced man in the seed business. One capable of taking charge of-an office. Salary no object. If pre- ferable, could invest small amount of money but this is not necessar}'. When answering state fully, experience, age, nationality, etc. Address, Key 875, care American Florist. Help Wanted For retail store, young man or lady, must have experience in design work and silling. Give references and state salary expected. Address, The Lori^US Co., West Chester, Pa. WAJNTED Several good carnation growers. Also a few good wholesale store salesmen. Key 887, Care American Florist. WANTED A Partner with $4,000.00 to $10,000.00 to buy an interest in a well established and growing seed business. This is a mighty good opening for one or two young men. Address Key 879, Care American Florist. FOR SALE. 5000 White Pine hot bed sash, sizes .S ft. 6 in., bottom rail 1 in by iVz in. , top rail IVz in. by S^ in., stiles IV2 by SVz, muttens IVz by 134, 44 D. S. glass 6 by 71/2 in. Price in lots of 25, $1.25 each. These sash were built to order and cost $3.50 each in carload lots. 25.0L0 square feet second hand, 22 gauge corrugated iron mtasuring 26 in. by 9 ft. and 26 in. by 10 ft. at $1.10 per square . Buffalo House Wrecking and Salvage Go. Buffalo, N. Y. Trade Directory i for 913 0 tion. HE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1913 , fully revised to date, with thousands of new- names and changes of address, Is now ready for distribu- It contains 560' pages, including complete lists ot the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Ceme- teries, Landscape Architects, ExperimentStationHorticulturlats, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, Ilili., XT. S. A. Contains 560 Pages NOW READY* Price $3.00 Postpaid 382 The American Florist. Sept. 6, POEHLMAIN 72-74 E. Randolph St. Supply Department. "KepKEd" magnolia leave* ;No^w !Roa-Cl>r to Slxii>. Green, Brown, Red, Purple, - per Box, $1.5i D M A#l OaL I a« ii«k Red, Brown, Green, per Box, $1,1 I r6P3r60 U3K L6&V6S just the thmg for Garlands and wreaths. Now is the season for painting and glazing. We can supply your wants in everything thai ■ necessary to use. , SPECIAL PRICES, COMPARE THEM WITH OTHERS. I Daylite Cleaner — For those florists who are located near railroads and factories, nothing is bet than Anderson's Daylite Cleaner. Give this a trial. Per gal $1.00 5 gals $4.00 The famous Noxall or Roxbro Hose, that met with such success when handled bv E. H. Hunt , now sold by us, exclusively to the florists' trade, fully guaranteed. 34 -in Price per foot, 18c 3^-in Price per reel of 500 feet, 17c per foot ^-in Price per foot, 15c y^-va Price per reel of 500 feet, 14j^c per foot "W© a.r© "W© IS tern. A.gexi'ts for Tireli/e percent Nicotine ^ rUMlGAJ^L A New Nicotine Produo (12 per cent nicotine) It is used just the same as other nicotiii' preparations for spraying and fumigating is equally as effective and economical We can supply NIKOTIANA in an quantity at shortest notice. Prices $1.50 per Qt., $4.50 per G Our New Supply Catalogue is out. If you have not received it, drop a postal to us and we will mall a copy to you. '9L^ The Amer i c.i n Fl oris t. 883 ^ BROS. CO ig Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. f» NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send for it. Cut Flower Department. VALLEY GLADIOLI RCHIDS ASTERS ONCIDIUIV1S--Beautiful Yellow Sprays. Start Now by Placing a Regular Order. OSES are in Good Supply and First- Class Stock. American Beauties leCt Quality Flowers in large supply of short, medium and long;. ROSeS and BeautieS are cut tight in bud for shipping, ntinuous repeat orders for our roses is the best proof that they are giving satisfaction. Why don't you try an order? [aster Lilies, Mums, Carnations, Greens NOTICE:— The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning. Mailorders shipment during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnestly advise Night Letter Tcle- ms or Special Delivery where shipments should be made Saturdays or Sundays. Our City Store will close during September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. Plant Department. IF" All orders for Plants and Decorative Plants should be sent direct to the Green- uses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure pronipt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale— Best Grafted Rose Stock. k KiUarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $110.00 per 1,000; .flOO.OO per 1,000 in 5,000 lots. F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Field-Grown Carnation Plants. Wliite Perfection, Mayday, Ward, Winsor, $6.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 Supreme Quality Own Root Stock. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. Richmond, -iVz-xach, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. Blooming Plants and Decorative Stock. ntias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, immense stock of perfect plants in all sizes from 4-in. to lO-in. plants, at prices ranging from $4.f)0 per dozen to $15.00 each, according to size. COS Weddeliana, Wi-va.., $15.00 per 100. eviUea Robusta, strong, 4-in. 8c each. lilax, extra strong new stock, twice topped, strong 3-in., $4.50 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. pa/agus Sprengeri, 2V2\n., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. paragus Plumosus Nanus, 2V2-iii-, $350 ?« 100. $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per 100; extra strong, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. ;paragus Hatcheri, strong, 2i/i-in., $2.50 per 100. fpidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated, 15c per Itaf; green, 10c per leaf. 1.00 per 100. ;8.00 per 100. $1.00 to $1.50 each; Primula Obconica Grand., strong, 4-in., Primula Obconica Gigantea, strong, 4-in., FiCUS Pandurata, strong 6-iu., $8 50 each. Pandanus Veitchii, highly colored, 6-in. strong, 7-in , $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, 4in., 10c each. Berried Plants. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS AND CHERRIES. Celestial and Cluster Peppers, 3-inch $1 00 per doz. 4-inch 1.50 per doz. 5-inch 2.50 per doz. Jerusalem Cherries and Fra Diavola, same price as above. 384 The American Florist. Sept. 6, GET THE BEST FLOWERS DIRECT FROM A GROWER. New Beauties x^.^i20E> o:roi» k: O ^\2V O k: . NEW CARNATIONS VERY GOOD FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. NE7 mm/ D O ^ P ^ ^Sh^^ Reid, Sunburst, Bulgarie, Killarney and i— ■ w" "^ '-^ '^5 ■— ^5 Aaron Ward. These are coming in now with a ^ big crop. We are careful to cut them close and bring them in from our greenhouse two to three times per day. Good short and medium Roses in lots of 500 or more at the rate of $15.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. Chicago. ROSES VERY PLENTIFUL. This city has experienced some very warm weather the past week and as a consequence trade has heen rather quiet and stock very plentiful. When the mercury reached 95 degrees on Labor day it broke a record which has been a tradition, for it was the hottest September afternoon in eighty-one years, or since the weather bureau was established in 18.32. American Beauty roses have been plentiful and choice stock in all the desirable grades is now obtainable at very reasonable prices. Roses also are a glut with the exception of white, which are moving well. Killarne5% Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, iWrs. Taft, Milady, Rhea Reid, Richmond and My Maryland are seen in unusually large quantities every- where. Carnations are arriving In better condition and the fancy grades are moving fairly at fair prices. Asters are in splendid shape also and are in good demand. Gladioli are moving slowly, but there is still a good supply of choice flowers seen. Orchids are still scarce, but there is now a fair supply of oncidiums. Lilies are not so plentiful as they were and the same can be said of lily of the valley. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s immense plant at Morton Grove was in great danger of being swept by Are August 29 when Herman Ketz's buffet and rooming house was almost entirely destroyed by the flames. Fortunately the wind was blowing in the opposite direction, for the burning structure was only a few rods from the green- houses of Plant A. The entire force of men from Plant A brought Poehl- niann's Are fighting apparatus into play, and it was only by hard work that the fire was kept from spreading Do not fail to attend the annual picnic given by the Cook County Florists' Association at Karthauser's Grove, 6656 Ridge Avenue, between Devon and Pratt Avenues, Sunday, September 7, 1913. Dancing and other amusements lor children and adults. Take Rogers Park or Through Route car 22 on Clark Street Line. Evanston Cars will take you to Pratt Avenue; walk west to Ridge Avenue then one block south to Grove. Tickets, 25 cents, at wholesale flo- rists, also at grove. to the adjoining buildings. August Poehlmann returned from his automo- bile trip to the Minneapolis conven- tion in time to command his men to assist in fighting the flames, which cost the firm several hundred dollars, but then cost is only a secondary con- sideration in a case of this kind for Mr. Poehlmann is always ready to as- sist a neighbor in time of distress. Samuel J. Pearce has moved prac- tically everything from the old place on Clybourn avenue to the new 'Jeffer- son plant, where with the modern Moninger range and the reconstructed houses he has about 30,000 feet of glass, a considerable part of which is already under crop in Mr. Pearce's well known specialties, lilies and poln- settias. The J. C. Moninger Co. will start the installation of two new boil- ers this week and it. Is expected the handsome new residence will be com- pleted before October 1. The new address is .5711 Higgins avenue. The Raedlein Basket Co.'s business has expanded so rapidly that another floor 50x100 feet was leased for store purposes. This firm has received sev- eral large shipments of stock from their factories in Germany recently and the store rooms are now com- pletely filled with fall novelties. Chas. W. McKellar and wife and George Asmus and wife, who made the trip to the Minneapolis convention by auto, attended the races at Elgin upon their return trip. The party covered a little over 2,000 miles in 16 days and only had two blowouts and one punc- ture on the entire trip. Miss M. Hirschberg, with the Atlas Floral Co., has returned from a visit to Yellowstone park. She visited a number of retail stores while in the west and was favorably impressed with them. John Kruchten and family made a trip to Milwaukee by avito on August 30 returning the following day. Henry Kruchten is back from his vacation and is again on the job at the store. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is spending a few days with Mrs. Cropp at Old Mission, Mich. Miss Paradise, cashier at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store, is visiting friends in Indiana. Joseph Ziska, Sr., and family have returned from a delightful visit with relatives in Iowa. John Degnan returned last week from a visit with his brother at Ke- nosha, Wis. Aug. Lange and family are planing another trip to Michigan September 5. Jack Fischer of Kalamazoo, Mich., visited friends here this week. i9i3- The American Florist. 385 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. BIG CROP OF BEAITIES All Lengths. Long-Medium-Short. Best stock in this market. ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF CHOICE SUNBURST; SHORT I20SES IN 1000 LOTS, $20 PER 1000. Send Your Orders Direct to tlie Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 inch stems 3 00 3U inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 50 20 inch stems 1 25 15 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems $6 00 per 100 Short Beauties 4 00 per 100 Richmond / Per 100 KUlarney S Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Kiiiarney!!! y Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland Short 3 00 Per 100 Mrs. Aaron Ward i Medium |8 00 Sunburst l Short $4 00 to 6 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Asters 1 00 to 2 00 Harrisii per doz. $1 50 to $2 00 Vaney 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum 1 oo Asparagus, per bunch 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $1 50 'We A.re Ii;eaLdtm l»tx*e>e>t. '^'TD»,SiS,'s° Phone Central 7720. OBcio^^eo Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Gr£ens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give mc a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. • WrMe for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ""^hicS^ ''*"^* Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS 6ur Specialties. HOERBER BROS. 2S^??s"'5f Cut Flowers Teleptaone Randolr^ 3758. Greentionses: DES FLAINES, ill. store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO W. P. KYLS JOSBFH FOBRBTBS Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LOng Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. y,K BCDLONG ph street, CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ^,^,„„„ „, A Specialty Grower or Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And AU Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Marlcet Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing ECAMLINflCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the A mcrican Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM*liete Chicago, Sept. 3. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $3 00 36-in 2 50 " 30-in 2 25 28in 2 00 15-20 in 1 25® 1 50 12-in 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 2 00® 4 00 Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " While Killarney 3 00® 8 00 ' " Richmond 3 00® 8 00 Prince de Bulgarie 3 00® 8 00 " Radiance 3 00® 8 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 " Melody 3 00® 8 00 •' Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00® 8 00 " Milady 3 CO® 8 00 Mrs. Jardine ...: 3 00® 8 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00® 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 8 00 Asters 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas. . . .per doz., 6 00 and up. Gardenias 2 00® 4 00 Gladioli " 1 00® fi 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 5C Valley 3 CO® 4 00 Adiantum Crowcanum 2 00 Bo.wvood per lb.. 25 Ferns per lOOO. t S0@2 00 Gala.x " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ...per 1000. 5,00@5 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50@ 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprongeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 100 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholisale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Wietor Bros. Whc,lesa,e CUT FLOWERS AH telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ^ '^ 1B4 NO. WABASH AVE. ^Vj s^OMCENraW^ali Mention the American Florist when writiTiij 390 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. i MILWAUKEE, WIS HOITON & ItUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. S up, lies and Everything in Season always on band For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1 3 1 0 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. KEW CROP AMERICAN BEAUTY FINE. The summer season is fast waning and \Yhile there is little "stirring" or enough business to warrant stoclcing up, the stores are carrying larger as- sortments of cut flowers and new crop ferns, crotons and other foliage plants are seen in the windows. The feature of the market is the Ameriran Beauty rose, there being quantities of the new crop offered at reasonable prices. The quality has never been better for the season. All the tea roses are ihiprov- ,ing although some show a touch of Imildew. Bulgarie or Taft roses are looking very well. This variety will no doubt be much more plentiful this year than last. Asters are still, a fac- tor. First" quality flowers are in fair supply, while second and lower grades are far too abundant. A few new crop carnations are offered. Stems are short as yet. Dahlias are now begin- ning to assert themselves, some very good flowers being seen. These flow- ers are now one of the fall staples and can be handled with profit, there being very little waste. Orders are given the commission houses for this or that va- riety, the flowers being packed at the dahlias farms and not touched again until final deliverj'. Very few are sold except in the original packages. Golden Glow chrysanthemums are offered, very good flowers for the season. Orchids (cattleyas), are very scarce, practical- ly none to be had. Business for the season is reported by the commission houses as normal with a slight increase over last season. NOTES. From the reports of the convention it is seen that our lone representative, A. Farenwald, was a delegate in every sense of the word, being a constant at- tendant and taking at all times an active part in the proceedings. He also secured the National Flower Show for 1010, and now everybody must put his shoulders to the wheel for its suc- cess. Berger Brothers are featuring aster- mum and extra fine My Maryland roses. The first special dahlias have appeared here. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Maljil24S. 448 MU- waukee St. p.o.Box2oe. Mllwaukee,Wls. VlioMeFio¥erMM'KeU Philadelphia, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@l.'5OO Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 Killaroey 4 00@ 8 00 White Killarney 4 00® 8 00 •■ Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias per doz., 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites SO® 75 Snapdraeons 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Water Lilies 3 00® 4 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Asteis 1 00@ 3 00 ■ Asparagus. per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 extra 15 00 No. 1 8 00 ■' Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Kaiserin 1 50@ 6 00 Sunburst 2 00@ S CO Daisies 50 Cattleyas 50 00 Sweet Peas 50 Lilium Longitlorum 8 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 50c, 1 00® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 3 00 Water Lilies 1 00 Larkspur bunch. 25c .Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, .35@40 Milwaukee, Sept. 3. , Per 100- Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25@3 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00@10 00 ■' Tafts 3 00@10 00 '■ Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00 Easter Lilies 10 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Daisies 50 Asters 75® 2 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per string. SO Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 SO New crop American Beauty roses are leaders at the Leo Niessen store. Dah- lias are fast getting into the running. So systematically are these field flow- ers handled there, Mr. Niessen says it is a pleasure to take orders, where a few years back there was little or no profit in them. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers Carload shippers of Wild Smilax and Sphagnum Moss FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Minneapolis, MINN. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, ^^r'^ 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Desi^s. yiention the American Florist when writing CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long 60 5.00 (500 at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. The H. F. Michell Co. are much pleased that there was so general an acceptance of their invitation to their trial grounds at Andalusia last week. The \isitors were warm in their praises of the place and their reception. 19^3 The American Florist. 39L DAHLIAS, 100 $1.50 to $3.00. We liavc both quality and (|uarititv and at the price we do not know of anythinji that makes a better show- ing. You will find with us the best Dahlias coming to this market, and quality considered, you cannot get better value than we are offering you. We can supply all the new commercial varieties and those best suitable for cut-flower purposes. All orders placed early in the day, will be shipjied direct from the farm. I lltl Ltd IN I ESSEN CO«f N W. cor. mhaiS Racists., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Oliio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserins. Valley and Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCAlLUM CO., gEa-ffi" Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 Hortii ISth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. The fine display of crotons at the garden pier at Atlantic City planted by the Robert Craig- Co. shows that the people only have to be shown what can be done in planting to want to du- plicate the same for themselves. Quite a number of orders for similar bedding has been booked for next season by this firm. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. say that tariff charges will make little difference as regards prices this season. Large con- signments of goods are constantly ar- riving. It is astonishing where they all go. Mr. Berkowitz says business is fine, they having more trouble to get the goods than to sell them. Charles Meehan has moved into his new cottage at Ocean City. It is al- most palatial in its proportions and surrounded by nice grounds. In fact it is one of the show places of the island. The H. A. Dreer Co. has an immense stock of peonies. Each season has seen them run out of some sorts, but now all the popular varieties can be fur- nished in Quantity. The M. Rice Co. is still busy with its convention orders. This firm's sou- venir puzzle made quite a hit. Nearly a shipload of new goods arrived from abroad last week. Bobbie Schock was first in the fat men's race at the convention. Bob tries to get first all the time and us- ually wins as salesman for the M. Rice Co. Golden Glow chrysanthemums were the surprise feature at Edw. Reid's Ranstead street store last week. The quality was excellent. K. m=. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, KiUarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the VaUey, Carnations, Orchids . 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. A VftoMe Hover MM'KeU Buffalo, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 e.xtra 10 00@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No.2 2 00® 300 Pink Killarney 3 00@ 6 CO " White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 Aaron Ward 2 00@ 3 00 Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 SO Lilium Longiflorum 6 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00@ 5 00 Gladioli, outdoor 2 00® 3 00 Asters ,50® 2 00 Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Boston, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00® 6 00 " Double White Killarney.. . 10 00®12 00 Killarney Queen Special... 8 00®10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00®12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Asters 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00®40 00 Gardenias 12 00®25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz., 75c ClNCINN.^TI. Sept. 3. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00®$3 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Perle 3 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Giganteum.. 8 00@12 50 Gladioli 2 00® 6 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Pond Lilies 2 00® 3 00 Auratum Lilies 12 50015 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Hardy Hydrangeas 3 00® 6 CO Lilium Rubrum 3 00® 6 00 Give Us a Trial We Can Please You, A Roses, Carnations and all Icinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. ^^ Florists* SappUes and Wire Desist. -*-^ ^-^ ^»- -'-^ *>■ "- -'^ ■**- '*- '*^ .t\.i\^^J^^i^A THE J. M McCullougli's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITQ) Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS', SUPPLIES^ SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application, 316 Waliut St., GINGINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. ^'WW^VV^FVX qr wqM|r <^\y\Y ^wvww^m'9- C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 TUrd Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of norists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 000 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 4 00 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 3 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu,,35@60 Harrisii 8 CO 392 The American Florist. Sept. 6, New York. ^'E\V CEOP ROSES ARRIVING. Althoug-h there was some activity in the wholesale district on Saturday, August 30, the rest of the week was very dull. There was an increase in the supply of stock. American Beauty roses were plentiful and very cheap. There is now arriving a considerable stock of the new crop of roses, Mrs. George Shawyer being noteworthy. Dahlias are arriving in quantity and the supply of asters and gladioli is still heavy. A few of the .early chry- santhemums have appeared. Monday, September 1. — This being Labor day, but little trade is expected in the flower business. The whole- sale stores closed at noon and other business generally suspended. NOTES. Wm. Hageman & Co., a corpora- tion, well known as importers of bulbs, made an assignment August 27 to Theodore M. Crisp, an attorney with offices at 80 Broadway. The deed was signed by Anne M. M. Hage- man , president, and William E. Schultze. secretary. The facts relat- ing to the sad ending of the life of Paul Kase, former president of the company, have already been published in this paper. Mr. Crisp was reticent in regard to the aifairs of the com- pany, but acknowledged that there was no future for the business and that its affairs would be wound up. The offices at 30 Church street are closed. A financial statement ">f the affairs of the firm in December, 1911, showed assets of $119,000 and liabili- ties of $47,318. William Hageman has been dead for several years. His name was an old and honorable one in the importing business and the un- fortunate ending of the firm he estab- lished is much regretted. Nearly all of the delegation that attended the Minneapolis convention from this city have been seen or heard from. President Siebrecht of the New York Florists' Club. ex-President Frank Traendly, Harry Bunyard and others have been interviewed and all are well pleased with the work of the conven- tion. Harry Bunyard in particular is enthusiastic over the election of Theo- dore Wirth. One of the pleasant sur- prises was the good work of the bowl- ing team from this city. Nobody is inclined to crow over their worthy com- petitors, but for a team that had made little preparation for such a con- test, it is agreed that they deserve much credit. Everything indicates that Boston will be a very popular re- sort for next year's convention. The new store of the Henry M. Rob- inson Co. on the ground floor of the Coogan building, of which Maurice Glass is manager, is now completely fitted up for business. The cold stor- age features are admirable and very commodious and all the other accessor- ies are thoroughly in keeping with the up-to-date ideas of a first class whole- sale store, including a constant supply of good stock. In winding up his vaca- tion, Henry M. Robinson of Boston spent two days of the past week in this city and was greatly pleased with the new store. Calling recently on Anton Schultheis, College Point, we were surprised at the great amount of good stock com- ing on in his greenhouses. No empty benches there, but all filled with splen- did stock. He has thousands of pot.-? of chrysanthemums, and a great amount of fine heather and other stock growing in the open which, will be taken in when the chrysanthemums are sold out! In palms, poinsettias and other foliage, flowering and ber- ried plants he is still in the front ranks. It will be pleasing to the many friends of Henry Schenck, a brother to Chas. Schenck of Traendly & Schenck, to learn that he has decided to re-locate here, which is his home city. He is a designer and decorator of note and will be connected ' with Malandre Bros., Broadway ,and Seven- ty-second street, at an early date. During the past five years he has been with Sidney Hoffman and Penn, the Florist, both well known Boston flor- ists. Manager J. J. Coan of the Growers' Cut Flower Co., is pushing work on the firm's new store, which he hopes to occupy at an early date. When com- pleted this will be a very fine flower shop. The ice boxes will be cooled by the ammonia system, and they will be large and convenient. Manager Coan is entitled to the congratulations of the trade for the ability he has dis- played in handling this business. The stand taken by Frank Traendly at Minneapolis relating to artificial flowers seems to be universally ap- proved. Artificial fiowers are not, and should not be classed as florists' sup- plies. The increase in the use of arti- ficial flowers is hurting the growers of natural flowers. We have heard much fine talk about publicity; what we now need is a more practical application of it. Walter F. Klein, designer for J. H. Small & Sons, has just returned from a vacation of three weeks, up state, during which he enjoyed some fine fish- ing. Alex. M. Westwood, the Pennsylva- nia Terminal florist, has just returned from a pleasant visit to his old home, Toronto, Ont. In addition to cut flowers, James Coyle is now "handling a fine line of Scotti and Whitmani ferns. Russin & Halflng, dealers in florists' supplies, are removing their .stock to their large new store. Leo. Klein and wife, Lexington ave- nue retailers, are spending two weeks at Lake George. Good stock of the Mrs. George Shaw- yer rose is being received by Walter F. Sheridan. M. C. Ford has returned from a short trip that combined business ond pleasure. Traendly & Sclienck are showing fine stock of oncidium orchids. H. E. Froment is receiving nice stock of the Radiance rose. A. F. F. San Francisco. BUSINESS HOLDS IIP WELL. The flower shops at this time present a lively appearance with a varied as- sortment of flowers and colors not equalled at any other season. Besides the ever present roses, carnations and lily of the valley there is a profusion, of gladioli, asters, gaillardias, Lilium speciosum, L. auratum, amaryllis, heli- anthus and dahlias. Of the latter the best three sellers are Minna Burgle, Joe Thompson and Mrs. Wm. Kettle- well, these excellent varieties originat- ing with local gardeners. Outdoor stock, with the exception of sweet peas, is plentiful and of good quality. Large quantities of asters are moved daily at 75c a dozen bunches; best gladioli and dahlias are bringing $3 to $4 a hundred and lilies $1.25 to $1..50 a dozen stems. Chrysanthemums, Monrovia and October Frost, arrive in limited numbers and are readiljf bought up at $1.50 and .$2.00 a dozen. Carna- tions were scarce all season and main- tained a uniform price of .$2.00 a hun- dred. Roses are about as good as the season warrants though some Amer- ican Beauty sent in by the McLellan Co. showed fine color for this month. Among orchids the handsome Cattleya Dowieana is much in evidence. As usual at this period there is a marked scarcity of flowering plants. The month's end finds business holding up quite well, thereby rounding out a very satisfactory summer for the trade. NOTES. Superintendent John M'Laren, land- scape engineer to the Panama-Pacific Exposition, is on a vacation during which he attended the convention of Park Superintendents in Denver. While in that city a report of a mis- hap on an auto bus, received here, caused much concern to his many friends who later were much relieved to find that the injury though painful was less severe than at first reported. The local Growers' Association re- cently met to devise a means of regu- lating or controlling the violet supply in order to maintain more uniform prices by arranging for the shipment of surplus blooms to relieve this mar- ket and to avoid sales at less than the cost of production. In this vicinity the violet season lasts for nearly six months and the blooms are all grown in the open fields. Building operations have been quite active in this vicinity. In the last few months some 40 new houses have been erected, besides a large amount of re- modelling, installing of new boilers and other improvements and repairs. H. Plath, proprietor of the Ferner- ies, and Daniel MacRorie, have re- turned from an extended tour to Chico much impressed with the importance and extent of the rice plantations in that vicinity. Richard Groves, the Ashbury Heights florist, has branched out as a grower and is completing a range of glass in his new grounds in Alameda county. T. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., Mrs. E. G. Reimers, Jacob Schulz and Nanz & Neuner gave up their windows for the show window exposition of Louisville made goods. Nearly every store in the retail district did the same and it created a great deal of interest as the streets were thronged. E. G. Reimers, who unfortunately became involved in financial difficulties recently, has got on his feet again and will continue at the old stand. His misfortune was caused by outside in- ' terests, as his florist business has al- ways been remunerative. Mr. Reimers has hosts of friends among the craft and the general public. A. Rasmussen is much pleased with his new concrete benches. They are several inches thick, made of cinders and cement in the proportion of one to five. The porosity makes good drain- age without leaving any holes or cracks and chrysanthemums planted on these benches have made a phenomenal growth. The Society of Kentucky Florists met in Aug. Baumer's store Tuesday, September 2. Essays on topics of in- terest to florists were read and dis- cussed, making the meeting very inter- esting. John Werneke, formerly with A. Rasmussen, will start in business for himself this fall. He purchased the range of glass of Mrs. M. D. Reimers. August Baumer, H. G. Walker and E. G. Reimers were appointed to ap- praise the assets of Nanz & Neuner, bankrupts. The liabilities are $12,700. Kingsley Walker, of the firm of F. Walker & Co., rescued two girls and a man from drowning recently at Bleckiston's Mill near New Albany. The aster crop was nearly a total failure in this locality. D. L,. Swift, of New Albany. Ind.. had a fairly good crop, which sold well. Robert Pulliam, one of the designers of F. Walker & Co.. has recovered from , an injured hand that was in danger of ] blood poisoning. ^9^3 The American Florist. 393 M. RIC[ CO.""ir will come to you if you are on I our mailing list. Ask us to ' put you there. LEJDIIG FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE. 1220 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Mechan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK EverytliinK in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY. Treasurer. Evervthinn in supplies. , -^ ♦wau*^ OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on eummed paper; your card, etc., jn black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. l;;rice per SCK), ,$2.85: per 1000 $4.50. Samples on request. h.lectro ol leaf, postpaid, $1,25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLODIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Gattman Flower Growers Co. A. J. aUTTMAN, Proldeot. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 2ath St., New York Pbone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sonare. 18 Years Experience. A representative of the Jos. Hea- cock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was in town this week selling palms. R. B. Bell has accepted a position at Springfield, 111., and has gone there with his family. Adam Heitz has his carnations all housed and doing well. Mrs. C. B. Thompson has returned from her vacation, H. G. W. Tacoma, Wash. S. L. Harper has made several dozen successful crosses of hybrid roses and will keep at them for a month longer. A new seedling, Teplitz X Kaiserin, has good promise and is very much like Chatenay in color, but of more open habit in growth. He has several seed- lings about ready to bloom that were started last season. Van Slyke & Seamons are planting carnations extensively and successfully. They have several new ones that prom- ise well. There is some blight among the asters at their place. F. C. Smith has everything in good condition and is busy getting stock ready for future business. There are practically no new build- ings being put up for flower-growing here. The Northwestern Floral Co. is doing a paying business with fine stock. S. L. H. Washington. It is with regret we hear that we are about to lose W. McKissick, who is to be manager of the Leo Niessen Co.'s Baltimore store. Mr. McKissick has made a lot of friends since he be- came manager of the Pennock-Meehan Co.'s local store. We wish him suc- cess in his new position. Miss Louise Dougherty, of Geo. C. Shaffer's force, has gone for a month's vacation In Kentucky. Mr. Schatmaer, manager for Z. D. Blackistone, has resigned his position. Wm. Marche and wife are enjoying their vacation at Atlantic City. Only two members of the Washing- ton Florists' Club made the trip to the convention. They were Wm. F. Gude and Robt. MacLennon. G. C. D. Uebana, Iix. — The University of Illi- nois has purchased 320 acres at a cost of $2.56.000, to be devoted to horticul- ture. Paul Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tta Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sqnare Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLODIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED ¥lioMe Plover Msfltefe New York, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 5 00@15 00 extra and fancy... 2 00@ 3 OJ No. 1 and No. 2... 50@ 1 00 Mrs, Geo, Shawyer, special, 6 00@ 8 W) extra... 4 00® 5 00 " No.l&No,2 1 00@ 2 00 Killarncy, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 1 50@ 2 CO No. 1 and No. 2.. 25@ 50 Queen, special,. 5 0U@ 6 00 " Hillingdon. Aaron Ward.. 1 OC'iH' 6 00 Richmond 250 3 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 5 00 " Taft 1 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 35 00@40 00 Lilies, Lon^iflorum and Harrisii.. 5 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 50® 3 00 Gladioli 1 00 Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches, 25 Adiantium Croweanum ]5@ 50 Asparagus Plumosus.,.. doz. bchs. 75@ 1 50 Smilax 75@ 1 00 Asters, common stock 25® 1 00 special stock 2 00@ 2 50 Dahlias SOC'' 2 00 Cedar Rapids, Ia. — Crozer, the Flor- ist, has opened a new store at 209 South Third street. Flint, Mich. — J. O'Brien has taken out a permit to build a greenhouse on St. John street to cost $250. Crown Point, Ind. — The Crown Point Floral Co. is building two new green- houses and making extensive improve- ments. Wenona, III. — Wm. Metzer has built an addition, 20x25 feet, to his greenhouses and is improving the plant in other ways. Forth Worth, Tex. — The Texas Horticultural Society will meet here for two days in January, the exact date to be fixed later. HAERODSBUBG, Ky. — L. D. Singer of Frankfort has bought the florist busi- ness of Mrs. Arthur Harbison and flfcis already taken charge. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Ressler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. ConsiKrnmeDts solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldsr., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisiiic. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writinii 394 The American Florist. Sept. 6, BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition, curs was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H, BAYERSDORFER & GO. nin,«. Plijladelpliia, Pa. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters > covering all sides of k growing, propagating, I storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and i fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST GO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger f'erns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, I Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St., bet. 6th & 7tb Avcs., Uaui YArlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "»" ' *"" HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE pfr' c7se FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetuat^ and Natural Sheet Moss. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mbntion the Ar/ierican Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name-Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1,25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine. *'FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., ^rJi^fe^fS Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also far tying fancy boxes DID YOU? get samples of our /VIOTHER of PEARL ==LETTERS= The Wonderful Hit of the A. I. Co. at the Convention IF NOT drop a postal card immediately to American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THE NEW SUPPLY HOUSE 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University, Progressive ' Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Newly imported stock from our large fact- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 or JEIO.OO assortment, our selection, and we will IdIII you at factory prices. Write today, RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Miwaukee Ave.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SphagDum Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap Try a Sample Order and Compare with What You Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing crTp Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry F61iage now ready. Price. Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1,25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per lOOO, Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing 1913- The American Florist. 395 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered (or the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire. Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvE>BOieiXJ8S Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1867. ^mM:. noRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACIirTIES IN THE CITY Mention the A merican Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf- .'Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn. New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-0102 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. B. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliTcry io this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTJIWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 26 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Cbicario. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Larg^est and most centrally located store in the city, All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. September 7. FROM MONTREAL. Corinthian, Allan. September 9. FROM MONTREAL, Virginian, AUan. FROM BOSTON. Cymric. White Star, 5 p. m. Ultonia, Cunard. Ryndham. Holland-America, 10 a. m. KronpriDzessin CeciUe. North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Germania, Fabre, 3 p. m. September 10. Mauretania, Cunard. France, French, Pier 57, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Brandenbm'g, 2 p. ra. Caracas, Red "D." Siamese Prince^ Prince. " Strathclyde, Lloyd Brazileiro. September 11. FROM MONTREAL, Hesperian, Allan. Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon. Voltumo, Uranium. Pennsylvania, Ham.-Amer., 3 p. m. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Graf Waldersee, Ham.-Amer. Oscar II, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. m. September 12, New York, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red Star, 10 a. m. ^'ictoria Luise, Ham.-Amer., 9 a. iD. FROM BOSTON, Cleveland, Ham.-Amer. September 13. Columbia. Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon, American, 10 a. m. Zeeland. Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Olympic, White Star., 9 a. m. FROM MONTREAL, Megantic, White Star-Dom. FROM MONTREAL, -Ascanla, Cunard. Niagara. French, Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Ploride. French. FROM MONTREAL, Letltia, Donaldson, at day- light. Grosser Kurfuerst, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Martha Washington, Austro-Amerlcan, 1 p. m. Verona. Navigazione, Pier 74, North River. Trent, Royal Mail. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TTELEGRAPH ORDERS forwardedlto any part of the United States, Canada and all principal citiesin Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive spwial attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; .^lexconneli.. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gn; Sts. All orders receive prompt atteotion. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Young ANugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and tbeatei orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs solioited foj delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist tohen writinff Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 396 The American Florist. Sept. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFIOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minr. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the stale and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapli Associalion. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co, Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO AIL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. AUzinta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9Ui Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of (he Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, ButEalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalla, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. . Breltmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacroma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, .0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Haherhiann, Charles, New York. Heiol & Son, J. G., Tene Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Badcr Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. XCeller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, P. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A.. 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborious, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborious, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alei., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist,. New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J. & Son, BuCfalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Pellcano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Penn, tbe Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Hower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Schiller, The Horist, 2221 W. Madison St.. Chi- cago. „ . Scbllng, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, P. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wltthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chl- W^«boId. B6 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris OolflonBon. Los An- geles, Calif. Young & S»«ent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desij^ns. High Grade Cut Blooms. CUDE BROaCOi FLORiaTS lau r 9T.NM WAaMiHOTOtiOa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the A merican Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telesrrapb Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue- Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention thff American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE, riorai wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & 00., 123 KEARNY ST. Mention the American Florist uhan wrtttng ^9^3- The American Florist. 397 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. I iFREb C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street fl Notice initi.iU— wc \\\\\>: l'IK' sIotl- only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUIS, MO. J Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. PciBonal Attention to all Orderi. Vention the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. U22GrandATe. will fill all order, for Cut KinSSt City and Flowen. Funeral Designs, ai.....l u;il U. Wedding and Birthday Gift, riMtani nill, mo. thnt mav be entrusted to them ilentian the A tnericnn Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. | A.W.SnilthCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 mention the American Florist when writino Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" MIention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANi EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverv id Boston and all New England Points To rHO& F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld .St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wlttbold's, 56 E. Eandolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The 3. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — 'Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlons. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.^Uenry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard*s, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex MeConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Uyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York- Max Schling, 22 W. B9th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Ponghkeepsip, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbce. Sheboygan, Wls.^T. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — Fred C. Weber. St. Louis. Mo. — F. n. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Snn Francisco — Pellcano, Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbl. Sednlla. Mo.— Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborlous. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can.— Dnnlop's, 60 Tonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. -Ave. and L. Wnshlnjrtnn — Onde Tiros. New York. E8tabiii»tedi84e David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATok^ 2139-2141 Broadway, i662Tf6l5°corja>nu. ClioiCB (^ Flowers. % San Franci$co Podesta & Baldocj:hi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders iiom out-of-town florists. ; Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s Weat Fourth Stareet. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Plower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut' Sowers in NORTHERN OHI^. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to' the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. I Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply Bouse in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. { Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and viciniti^ on telegraphic order. U NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best jcnown and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's as Yonaa Street. " We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. Will take proper Vl/'isr«rknsin care of vonr orders In *» ISCOnSlO 398 The American Florist. Sept. 6, DESIONS OR COT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Sendyourorders^'GhiGago and Sub- urbs to — »..- - .'», All orders carefully filled — •wSKMa'"^'"' under the supervision of ^HicA«S-* GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The I/argest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 141S Fa mum St telephones ita 1 arnum 31. jgoi ^nd l 1582 Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. ^°* ^hln^s?*""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Tele8:raph Delivery. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in vjhich you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we tend the books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward).— A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated 250 pages. $1.00. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic ivork on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. EUwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. 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. %iso. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith; — By an expert who has given his un divided attention for twenty years tc the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 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 storv so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.00. The American Florist Co 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uaui YArlr Hifv Grand Central Terminal ""*" ^ "> " ""J The. Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a mag^nificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. lEWAEI E Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans — CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. '^^^± VIRGIN, hTnIl ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archlas Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Desig^ns on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 8 SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBFE. Member of the Florists' Telertraoh Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. MYER, FLORIST, S'L"*^" igi3- The American Florist. 399 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS Select What You Need From This List and Let Us Have Your Order as Early as Possible. This Stock Is of Fine Quality and Sure to Give Satisfaction. FERNS. Boston— Each Doz. Per 100 4-incb 5 1.50 $12.00 aincb 3.00 25.00 6-incb 6.00 7-incb 9.00 S-inob $1.00 12.00 9-incU 1.50 18.00 Larger specimens at $2.00, $2.50 and up each. Hanging Baskets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Basliets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-incb pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-incb, at $1.50 per doz. Whitmani, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Christmas Plants CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and double wlute,5 in.,per doz., $2.00 e-in " 3.00 CYCLAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior; 4-in per doz. $2 OO 5-in " 3.00 Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Dracaena indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 6-in each, 1.00 Dracaena indivisa, 7-in " 1.25 Dracaena Victoriae, 7-in., 20 in. high " 4.00 Dracaena Victoriae, S-in., 3 ft. high '* 7.00 HYDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 4-in. pots each 15c; per doz., 1 .80 5-in " 3.00 6-in per doz., $3.60 and 4.20 Peppers, Celestial, 3-in per 100, 5.00 " " 4-in per doz, 1. SO 5-in " ' 2.00 Poinsettia Pulcherrima,2-in., per 100 $5.00 Primula obconica, 3-in Primula obconica, 4-in Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in Pteris 'Wimsetti, 3-in Pteris Ouvaidi, 4-ln 5.00 8.0« 3.0* 6.00 S.OO BAY TREES. MISC E LL ANEOUS-Continued. stem 12-14-lncli 2-ft. 2-ft. 1-ft. 3-ft. 2-ft. 4-inch 3-ft. Standard. Crown 18-lnch 12-lnch 18-lnch 24-26-lnch 20-22-inch 24-28-inch 26-inch BOXWOODS. Each $4.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 Each Bushes for Fall Delivery — 12 inches high, 30c; 16-inch., 40c; 18-inch ? 0.60 Bushes, 2Mi-ft 1.25 Bushes, 3 -ft 1.76 Standard, 20 to 24-in. crown 3.50 Standard, 24 to 30-in. crown 5.00 Standard, 3-ft. S in. crown 8.00 Gloliular, 3 ft. high.., 3.00 Obelisk, 5-ft 12.00 Pyramid, 6-ft $5.00 to 6.00 Globe Shaped, 12-15-inch 2.0f t« 2.60 Clematis Jackmani, extra strong, 6-in each, Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln per doz., $1.75; per 100, Conifers, assorted, 18-24-in each, Conifers, assorted, 3-3J4-ft " Cycas revoluta, each . .15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 & Latania Borbonica, 2-in per 100* Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in per doz., EASTER ROSES. Roses — Hiawatha, in 5-ln. pots. per doz. Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots " Tausendschon, in 4-in. pots.. '" Tausendschon, in 5-in. pots.. '* Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots.. " Balleroi Geraniums, stock plants 3-in per doz., 75c; per 100, 14.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 6.00 S.OO 2.40 2.40 1.80 2.49 3.60 6.00 PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves Ht. Each 4 8-in. 4-5 8-10-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 5-6 20-22-in. 1.60 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 6-7 26-28-in. 2.50 6-7 36-40-in. 5.00 Kentia Forsteriana Per Doz. 100 $ 1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 30.00 6.00 50.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 Leaves 4 strong, strong, Made-up- Ht. Each 8-10-in. •4-5 12-14-in. 4-5 14-16-in. 6-6 16-18-in. 5-6 20-24-in. $0.75 5-6 46-50-in. 6.0O Per Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 35.00 6.00 50.00 9.00 Bach 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. hlgh.$1.00 and »1.50 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high 2.50 S-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-46 in. high 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high 10.00 12-ln., 4-5 in a pot, 62-70 in. high 15.00 Specimens, 6iA-ft. high, 4 in a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 25.00 fhoenix Reclinata. Each 2 ft. 8 in. high $1.50 Phoenix Canariensis 8-inch, 46-50 in. high 4.00 9-inch, 50-54 in. high 10-inch, 6 ft. high Phoenix Hoebelenii Each MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaria eicelsa, 4-In per doz., ? 6.00 Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 3-4 tiers " Araucaria excelsa, 6-in " Auraucaria excelsa compacta, 6-in each, $1.25 and Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per doz, Areca lutescens, 4-in. , 3 plants in a pot ", Areca lutescens, 6-in each, Asparagus plumosus, 2-in per 100, Asparagus plumosus, Asparagus plumosus, Asparagus scandens 8-in 9.0O 11.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 6.0« 1.50 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch, strong 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-inch, extra strong. 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong .5.00 00 . 9.00 Doz. $ 6.00 12.00 18.00 3-in, 4 in per doz deflexus, each, .60 ,ragus Sprengeri baskets. extra large each, $3.00 and 4.00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarf ), per doz.$3.00 Aspidistra, green, 5-in each, .35 Aspidistra, green, 5-in per doz., 4.20 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf, .08 Aspidistra, green (tall) , each, 75c tip Aspidistra, Tariegated per leaf , .15 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Cyrtomium falcatum, 5-in each, $ 0.25 6-in " .35 The Geo. Wittbold Co. L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 737-739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 400 The American Florist. Sept. 6, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn.. President: J. M. Lupton, Mattituclc. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Tlierkild- son. Painesville. O , Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, 0.. Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard. Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. ~ Nextannual convention, June 1914. e Giant Psyche. Giant Mad. Perret. Giant Wbite, dark eye The preceding 17 sorts mixed i equal proportions; 1000 seeds 25c. .^ny 5 pkts., tl.OU; any 11 pkts., $2.00. With • every $1.00 worth of pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rain bow free andwith other amounts in like propor- tion Giant Red. Giant Yellow. Giant While. 1^ t<>- c'^*'* BEANS, PEASr and all Garden Seeds ; RADISH CO ONION SETS CHICAGO GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. EARLY FALL BULBS READY NOW, Soman Hyacinths, white, per doz., 50c; per 100, $3.00. Candidum Lilies, per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. I Harrisll Lilies, T-9, per d©z,, $1 35 per 100, $8.75. Chinese Sacred Lilies, per doz., 60c basket, $1 25. Freesias. extra large, per doz., 25c per 300, $1.25. Paper White Narcissi, per 100, $1.10 per 1000, $8.75. Ornithogalum, per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $12 00. OxallS, Bermuda Buttercup, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $8.60. Extra fine stock. Let us have your order today. Write for Fall catalogue. JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention the American Florist wTten writing H. WREDE LtJNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicag'o, Paris, London, Bruxelles, Bed., Hamb...Roma. lOOOseeds, finest mixed... 25c ■ l02. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. PANSIES Thorbnrn's Superb Mixture has been known . . for.years'ior-its variety ot color and size of flowers. Per oz $4.00 We have also e.\tra fine strains of Masterpiece, Madam : Perret and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. WRITE FOR PRICES F R E E S I A Relracta alba 100 1000 ?8 to H in. diameter .$0.75 $ S.OO 14 to5ii •' " ,.. 1.00 8.00 Purity, first size ; . . 2.08 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII ,• 100 1000 5to 7 in. circumference .$5.00 $40.00 6to 7 " ' :. 6.00 55.00 7 to 9 •■ '■ 9.00 85.00 Roman Hyacinths, 12-15 3.75 35.C0 Narcissus, Pacer White Grand!- flora, 13-15 .i. 1.25 8.00 Lillum Candidum, 20 .'. 5.00 40.00 Have you our Florists' Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. x is New York FREMONT NEBRASKA TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. AU Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growersfor the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED aO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing ^P^J- The American Florist. 403 n n M M n n n X nnnMMMttnn MIGNONETTE Boddington's Mafesty TTHE finest of all the Fancy Varieties -*- of Mignonette for Winter Forcing; seed saved from sek-ct spikes under glass. We have received many testi- raoniais with regard to the excellence qf this variety. Trade Packet, 60 cents; ^s Ounce $1.00; Ounce $7.50. ■ n n n H M n H H M § ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON tr SEEDSMAN M J 342 W 14th SlreefJEW YORK. H M H V n n n Paper Whites GRANDIFLORA For 1001) Fancy, (1250 bulbs to case .$ 8.50 Star Brand, (lOOJ bulbs to case) 11.00 LILIUM HARRISII For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.00 85.00 Lilium Formosum French Romans Per 1000 Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 11-12 ctms. (2500 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case)... 70.00 $24.00 FREESIAS Per 1000 Calif., choice H-^-in * ^'^^ " first quality %-i2-in 3-00 French, mammoth 10.00 Purity, 5s-3/4-in 20.00 " l/2-in. and over 13.00 " %-in toij-in 12.00 Freesia-Hybrids Chinese Narcissus Dr. Ragonieri Per 100, $7.00 Select Per 1000, $30.00 Mammoth " " 55.00 Let us have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs. lU. Oil If I i SPLENDENS and BONFIRE \AI VIA Good Strong Plants from Soil. Untl in 60 cents ner 100; $5.00 oer 1000- Dracaena Indivlsa, 2-inch $2.00 per lOO. Geraniums, 2-inch 1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Marguerite, M rs. F. Sanders, 2-in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysnm, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS - - OLEAN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Suitunerdale Avenue, CHICAGO .... nXINOIS. Robert Craig Co... ^^s PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Piiiladelphia, Pa. SURPLUS STOCK We have a surplus of 6000 Carnation plants, good plants; Enchantress, white and pink, also white Perfection and Victory; also 500 Poinsettia plants, out of 3-inch pots, fine stock, 12 inches high; and 1000 Smilax plants, 2i4-inch pots. Carnations, $50.00 per 1000; Poinsettias,$6.00 per 100; Smilax, $20.00 per 1000. HESS & SWOBODA, 1415 Farnam St., OMAHA, NEB. Meiition the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties; Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas. A«*er Cosmos, Migrnonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 404 The American Florist. Sept: 6, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Clevlsland, 0., 1914. THE fleath of Charles M. Hooker Brightoii, ,N. Y., is recorded in our obituarjf-rOolumn- this week. — ip, " -Holland.— g: A. Strohlein, A. i^r«er's, Philadelphia, Pg,., l";)fj traae here early in Au- . N. Y."-*h'e S^fe'- ' has filed a petition Liabilities are .^ven "s- $6,724. New fllPHRb^.s, Tex. — The Comal Springs jlSfeEsery: has incorporated, cap- ital .$10,00t). Otto Locke, Hermann Lock^ and Herman Thiele are the in- corporators. THE protest of McHutchison. & Co., New York, as to evergreen seedlings being admitted free of duty has been sustained,' as has their further protest that m'prchandise assessed as "rose plants, budded, grafted, or grown on their oWn roots," should have been listed ais "briar rose, three years old or lessi" F. D. "Vandergrift & Co.'s protest as to merchandise claimed free of, duty as evergreen seedlings has been overruled. The following counfries have com- plied with the requirements as to in- spection and certification provided for by the plant quarantine act : Hol- land, B'elgium, France, England, Ire- land, Switzerland, Bermuda and Guat- emala. -Collectors of customs have been,, instfected to deny the entry of commerpil^^ importations of nursery stock fM«!(^ countries which have not met th4 Department of Agriculture's requireiinents in this respect. Amiirican Park Superintendents. At thfe annual meeting of the Amer- ican Association of Park Superintend- ents, h^d at Denver, Colo., August 25- 27, the iioUowing officers were elected: Harry S. Rfchards, Chicago, president; George "W. Burke, Pittsburg, Pa., G. Hennenhoffer, Pueblo, Colo., Frank Brubec4. Terre Haute, Ind., Fred C. Green, Porvidence, R. I.. W. S. Man- ning, l^altimore, Md., G. Champion, Winneppg, Manitoba, vice-presidents; J. J. L^vison, Brooklyn, N. Y., secre- tary-tre!aSurer. The meeting was well attended and the visitors were royally entertained. Address,es were made by Edward De Groot, general secretary of the Chi- cago Playground Association, Herman W. Merkel, forester of the New York Zoological Park, New York and George V. Nash, botanist, Bronx Park, New York. ' • ■ The rpeeting next year will be held at Newburgh, N. Y., with a part of the session at New York. Shade Trees on Paved Walks. One of the problems in modern city building is to pave properly the side- walks aVid at the sanie time conserve the shade trees already in existence or mak,e existence possible for new ones. Some cities pave close up, and by thus cutting off the natural sur- face-water supply contribute to the early death of the tree. Others leave an unpaved circular space around the tree which is often dangerous for pe- destrians, is unsightly at best, and grows more so as loose paper and oth- er debris accumulate in the space. The city of Ghent, Belgium, solves this problem by leaving a space of 2 feet all around the tree and paving up smoothly to a flush iron ring, having a recess inside to receive a sectional removable iron grating iiush with the sidewalk. The diameter of the outer ring may be made standard, large enough for all ordinary trees, but the gratings are made in several different sizes as to inner ring, so that one may be selected to fit reasonably close to any tree. This makes a neat walk and saves the tree. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and ajre Xo better Brown. Shatlfi and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs and Vines, Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRIC5SAND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILIE NURSERIES . CATALOQUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PA1NESV1LLE, OHIO ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow tnese by the acre. Please gret my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. EVERGREENS For Forest]^ Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSENIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. Headquarters 'n Europe ^o"' ^fup T^fi^s FOR FIELD, GARDEN OR ORCHARD HOUSE. FRUIT TREES in all shapes. ORCHARD HOUSE FRUIT TREtS in pots. GRAPE VINES in pots. FIG TREES in pots ( finest procurable) . During September and earlj' October, our Mr. H. A. Barnard will be in the United States. Address, HOT£L ALBERT, UNIVERSITY PLACE, NEW YORK CITY. He will be glad to hear from anyone interested. Stuart Low & Co., Royal Nurseries, BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. Our World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Palms, Bay Trees. Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conifers and Fines Now Ready. SUNBURST ROSES, 3-in., own roots $16 00 per 100, $125.C0 per 1000 KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES, 4-in., own roots $1('.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is tlie second stop on the Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK & ATKINS, NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORO, N. J. njiS- The Amuk/c.ix Fi. \ (^ R I S T. 405 99 %T^K nie now booking orders for Pnionlcs for Fall ouble Herbaceous Peony , ,^, Per doz. Per 100 LADY BRAMWELL. A beautiful silvery rose of fine form, a free blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 MME. CALOT. One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers, of a pale-hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000... 2 50 20 00 MME. DE VERNEVILLE. Beautifully' formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center touched carmine. A most chaste mid- season variety 3 00 20 00 MME. DUCEL. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 25 00 MARIE JACauiN. A variety especially adapted for landscape work, flowers semi-double almost pure white with tlie yellow stamens partly visible in the center. Very aptly named the "Water Lily PEeony." $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 MME. BOULANGER. A very choice delicate colored variety; in form not rmlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 40 00 MEISSONIER. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, center deep crimson. A splendid self colored variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 MARIE HOUILLON. A fine beautiful silvery rose of uniform color throughout, splendid cut flower variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 PRINCESS GALITZIN. Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 QUEEN VICTORIA. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000. 1 50 10 00 REINE DES ROSES. Early, medium sized compact fiowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the center. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 VICTORIE MODESTE. Very large flowers of bright lively violet rose with salmon center 2 00 15 00 ZOE CALOT. Large globular perfect blooms in clusters almost covering the plants. Pure white suffused with delicate rose. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 15 00 specialties in the Decorative line such as Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. ^"The above prices are intended for the trade only.-®a 406 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H, F. Hall.Moorestown, N.J., President;C. West, Irondequoit. N. Y., Vice-President: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Environment and Seed Potatoes. The "place effect" or environmental influence upon plants lias long been noted by horticulturists, but the per- sistency of this effect in successive progenies has never been determined, no study ever having been carried over a sufficient number of years to permit of incontrovertible conclusions. It has been generally assumed, how- ever, that these impressions disappear to a large extent in the second gen- eration. In this connection certain experiments on seed potatoes carried on by the Vermont agricultural ex- periment station are of sufficient value to justify the interest of commercial growers and horticulturists. The tests covered a period of six years, being continued throughout the seasons of 1903 to 1910, inclusive. Thirteen va- rieties were under trial, and the yields were recorded as "primes" or mer- chantable tubers and totals, or "primes" plus the culls. Observations were made upon eight of the varieties throughout the six seasons, upon three for five seasons, upon one for three and upon one for two seasons, re- spectively. Disease resistant Euro- pean varieties purchased from Scotch and English seedsmen were used ,the Scotch or northern grown seed giving the heavier yields with the exception of- one year. The results seem to prove that northern grown seed is su- perior to that grown in the south and that the effect of one shear's removal from northern influence is generally noticeable, the yield declining rapidly after this period. After being re- moved from soutliern influence six years the southern seed is almost, if not quite, equal to the northern. Oc- casional if not frequent changes of seed are recommended. Eau Claiee, "Wis. — The second an- nual -flower show held here recently was even more popular than that of last year and it has now become a yearly event. Watch for our Trade Marie stamped on every brick of Pure Gultare Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades ii thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addres* trade Mark. American ^awn Co.. St. Paul.Mlno Mention the American Florist when writing JSiX^ 1:1. s 13. 1* o o xn. s HOVy TO ROW THfe.M BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT. 170 Pages.—Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. Special Geraniums 3^^-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, all Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Oeo. A^. I^ti.]3.l9 PEKIN. ILLINOIS. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- gulnea, 214-in. pots $1 75 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 214- in. pots 2 00 MalacoideSjGiantBaby, 214-in.pots 1 50 Asparagus Flumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 Cineraria, September 15th 2 50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed to any point within reasonable shipping distance. S. A. Nntt and Poitevine, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard.S12.50 per 10(0 Smiiax, extra fine. $12.50 per 1000 Sprengeri, g-ood stock, .$15.00 per 1000 Hatcheril, good stock, JS.OO per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, FA. RF.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Fot Plants and Nursery Stock. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall deliyery. Chrysantbemnms Smiiax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, f^^^ Mention the American Florist when wriUng For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dablia Farms, p. O. Berlin. N. J. WiUiamstown June., N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Peonies Twenty-five fine named Peonies for $5.00. A chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Pestiva Maxima.Felix Crousse, Delachei, Achille. Lady L. Bromwell, Couronne d'Or, ProlUera Tricolor J,ouis Van Houtte and various other fine sorts all labeled true to name. With any order for $5.01' of my selection,! will give one plant Bareness Schroeder, free absolutely true to name. Send for catalogue. W. L. GUMM, sPE^i^^isT Remington, Indiana. Mention the American Florist when writing PANDANUS VEITCHll WELL COLORED PLANTS, 6-inch pots, $1.50; 7-inch pots, $2.00; 8-inch pots, $2.50. CROTONS, 3^2 and l-inch pots, per dozen, $4.00. 1j_- _,„1 „ Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong IrriUlUla, plants from 2h-in. pots, doz., bOc: lUO, J4.00; 1000, $35.00. "KKnlnnr^iAt^d (the improved Baby Primrose). ?trone plants from 2W- JViaiaCOiaeS, in. pots, doz.. «)c; too, $4 00; 1000, $35.00. Pot grown, 4-in., 100, $30.00. per doz., $3.00; per Ampelopsis Veitchii, ''''cmclor''* Vaughan's Seed Store, Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. 43 Barclay St. NEW YORK TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY L4RGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE. FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (EstabUshed 1 787.) SPFPIil TIFS' Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas. OiLUlHLIILOi Radishes. Spinach Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias. Gloxinias. Larkspur. Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scab.ous, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per 02., or $1.75 per Vt oz,, $1.00 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. J9J3 The American Florist. 407 POINSETTIAS. Strong plants ready for pans, - - - $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM 3-inch, $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100 4-inch, $1.80 per dozen, $15.00 per 100 BOSTON FERNS 5-in., 3Sc each, $4 per doz. 6-in., 5()c each, $6 per doz. 7-in., 7Sc each, $9 per doz. Our List of Palms and Ferns sent on Application. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buclmer, Ricard, PLrkins Poitevinc. 2in., $2,00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4in.. 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4 in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per ITO. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5,00 per 100; 2-in., $2,00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2!4-in„ $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.C0 per lOO. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants johjn: scoarar Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Nothin' to do but grow Roses for you ^SL LL L D L£ \sPRIWCriCLD0HI0j FOR SALE SHRUBS and HARDY CUMBERS for immediate effect. Chas. £. Frankenbacli 6c Sons, Southampton, N. Y. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. ORCH I OS We offer freshly imported Orchids such as Cattleya Labiata, GaskeHiana. Dowiana, Speciosissima, Dendrobiums, Oncidi- ums, Odontoglossums. Write for special list No, 51. LAGER S HURKELL, SUMMFT, N. J. LILIUM HARRISII FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. We olter a selected stoclc of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. The stock was grown from the original true type, and will bo found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop this season is much shorter than usual, but we are still in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. (i to 7-inch bulbs, 3,10 to the case, $=5.50 per ICO; $45.00 per 1000. 7 to 9-inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $9,C0 per 100; $82.50 per 1000. Full case lots at thousand rates, N^ o wr ]» E> A I> 1^. Paper White Narcissus, 13 cm bulbs, $1.25 per 100; 49.00 per UiOO; 14c-m bulbs. $1,50 per ion; $11.00 per 1000. White Romau Hyacinths. Extra quality bulbs, 11-15 c-m, ,iO00 to the case, $3.00 per 100: $28.00 per 1000. Freesias, Purity. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Lilium Giganteum, Cold Storage. 7-9 inch, case of 30(1 bulbs $19.50 per case. Freesias, French Grown. Mammoth bulb, .1.1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Callas. Extra sized bulbs, P4 to 2 inch in diameter $10,00 per 100; mammoth bulbs, 2 to 2H inch in diameter, $12.00 per 100. Extra Fine Specimen Ferns For Fall Trade Nephrolepis elegantissima. 6-in. pots, 50c each; 8 in,, $1.lO each; 10-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each. Nephrolepis magnifica (The Lace Fern I. 5-in, pots 50c each. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 6-in. pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis Fiersoni. 6-in, pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis superbissima. 8 in, pots, $1.00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii, form of Bostoniensis. The finest of all the plain-leaved type, 8 in. pots. $100 each; very large specimens, 10-in., $4.00 and $5.00 each. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES. White KUIamey, Pink Killarney, Richmond and Lady Hillingdon. We have a small surplus over and above our own requirements of the above named variefies. Strong" firalted plants in SVz and 4 in. pots, which we can supply as long- as unsold. F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarryfown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster Pepper, Celestial Peppers. Strong plants with fruit, from 4K in. pots, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica,2H-in, pots, the very best strains, strong plants, $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Rubber Plants, strong stock from 6-in. pots 20 to 24 inches high, at $6.00 per do2. Table Ferns, fine p ants from 2^-inch pots, best assortment, $3.00 per 100; $25.C0 per lOUO. Frank Oechslin, ^^'c^PcB"' Primula Obcomca, strong plants, in bud and bloom, 4-inch, $5,00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2V5-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1,50 per 100, $14,00 per 1000, Malacoides, Ciiant Baby Frimrose, strong, 2V2-inch, $2.00 per 100, 300 for tS.OO. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, aVz-inch. $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000: 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants Clean, Healthy. Strong. 1,500 Enchantress Pink $6.00 per 100 500 Enchantress White 6.00 per 100 1 ,000 Winsor 5.00 per 100 300 O. P. Bassett 6.00 per 100 300 Ladv Bountiful 5.00 per 100 E. E. LEMKE, 1530 Hague Ave., ST. PAUL, MmN. Poinseltia Pttlcherrima Extra selected planis, well rooted from 2V2-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th Street, COLLEGE POINT, L. L., N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 408 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries rejjarding: fertilizers and manures are solicited- for this department. Address all inquiries to The American FloriSiT, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicagro. Phosphorus in Liquid Manure. From the preliminary analyses made by the floricultural department at the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, some idea may toe gained in re- gard to the amount of phosphorus found in the liquid portion of excreta from cattle (the urine), the larger portion by far being found in the solid portion. The average of a large num- ber of analyses from various sources shows that while the solid portion av- erages some two pounds of i;ihos- phorus per ton, the urine contains no more than a trace. Now if fresh ma- nure is used in making liquid manure, the urine absorbed in the solid portion will be the most easily dissolved, and the nitrogen in it will contribute to the strength of the liquid manure. The phosphorus that enters into the solution, however, must be that por- tion of the solid which is fairly easily soluble. The process of fermentation that goes on when the mixture is al- lowed to stand will assist in convert- ing the insoluble phosphorus com- pounds into soluble forms. An analysis of liquid manure made by allowing 35 pounds of fresh cow manure to soak in .50 gallons of solu- tion for a day, with several stirrings showed that 50 gallons of the liquid contained nearly one ounce of phos- phorus. The second extract, made by allowing the residue from the first portion to ferment for a fortnight gave a weaker liquid manure con- taining about one-half ounce of phos- phorus. In a second experiment, fresh cow manure was soaked in proportion of 35 pounds in a 50 gallon barrel filled with water. At the end of two weeks the liquid was well stirred and filtered through coarse toweling. This liquid contained 15 grains or a trifle over one-half bounce of phosphorus for each 50 gallons of liquid. If a liquid manure were being made from chemicals, only a limited num- ber of them could be used, for bone meal, tankage and rock phosphate contain phosphorus in a very nearly insoluble form. Commercial acid phos- phate contains about 50 per cent of gypsum, which is nearly insoluble in water. Ammonium phosphate, which is sometimes used in making soluble fertilizers, contains about 20 per cent phosphorus or three ounces to each pound. Hence one-third of a pound would furnish as much phosphorus to 50 gallons of solution as the manure used in the experiment described above. Ammonium phosphate con- tains also about 30 per cent of nitro- gen, or if one-third of a pound were used in 50 gallons of water about one- half ounce of nitrogen. F. W. MUNOIE. New Fertilizer Process. One of the prominent fertilizer man- ufacturing plants in fhe south recent- ly announced that it had abandoned its sulphuric acid plant and would hereafter manufacture under an en- tirely new process. The manufactur- ers claim for this process that a per- fectly soluble phosphate can be pro- duced witli treatment other than sul- pTiuric acid. The problem has been one that has received a great deal of attention by chemists for the past twenty-five years or more, and a large number of patents have been granted, but none of them thus far have been put in practice on a large scale or commercial basis. So far as we are aware this is the first occasion any prominent concern has abandoned the sulphuric acid process for a new meth- od. The technical adviser in this pro- ject is an electrochemist Of wide repu- tation, who has been exceptionally successful in applying theory to prac- tice. It is, of course, quite needless to point out to our readers that the step taken by the- Southern company is the most radical that has perhaps ever been taken by any fertilizer manufac- turing corporation in the history of the trade. The successful manufac- ture of soluble phosphates without the use of sulphuric acid would change the industry as it now stands. The general consensus of opinion among the trade is not very favorable toward the project, but they nevertheless have shown a great deal of interest, and they are frank to admit that natural indigo was once an important item of commerce until the German chemist ruled otherwise. They also recall that sulphuric acid was once made from brimstone, until its cost brought forth pyrites as a cheaper method. Inter- change of experiments, discussions and publications have made the Amer- ican fertilizer industry what it is to- day. The trade will welcome any worthy innovation, but it demands, in contemporaneous language, that it be shown. A. F. FISHEE'S ISLAND, N. Y. — Th-e drought has done much damage here — no rain since May 23. All crops are only about one-third what they should be. Asters and dahlias are the only cut flowers. Snapdragons are very poor. All an- nual seedlings were burned up. Fall cuttings for propagation will amount to nothing unless there should be a late fall. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing Chrysanthefflttffls and Fertilene Elmer D. Smith & Go., I^^^n"' Mention the A merican Florist when writing Write at once for introductory prices on all kinds of FERTILIZERS Exceptional August prices on DARLING'S highest erade Bone Meal, Blood and Bone, Pure Blood, etc. 1 will send to you on application a copy of the "Official report of the Secretary of the Ohio State Board of Agrriculture on commercial fertilizers." Also the latest Indiana report. These bulletins contain material of great value to every florist and farmer. Read them before buying. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 5327 ELUS AVENUE, CHICAGO. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. Mention the American Florist when writing After theConvention is over they all return to Clay's IT IS THE UNSUKPASSED PLANT FOOD SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the followine New York-Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Broth- ers. William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Vicks Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton-Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler. Piske. Rawson Co., Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer. Henry F. Mirhell Co., Hosea Waterer, Pittsburgh-W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to get Cattle Manure into your bench and potting soil. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED JhflNURES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't aiford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO 'P^J. The American Florist. 409 IMold^Or'OAT^m CARNATION PLANTS 4000 Enchantress 2000 O. P. Bassett (Red) 1000 Mayday 2000 Sangamo Price $50.00 per 1000, in lots of 500 or more. CHOICE ROSE STOCK 2000 Beauties, in 3 and 4 inch pots, per 100, $6.00; per 1000, $50.00. All very choice stock ready for benching. Bassett & Washburn, HINSDALE, ILL. Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE NO STEM ROT 5,000 Enchantress, 1,000 Victory, $6,00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 5,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo. U. S. and .'\merican Express. Cash please. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS GO,, LaFayette, Indiana Mention thp American Florist when writinp J.D.Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET. LL J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Big value for the money. White Enchantress ) $5.50 per Rose Pink Enchantress I 100 Inchantress j $50.00 per White Perfection ) lOOO Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 111. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME Nice Clean Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100. This variety is certain to supplant Enchantress. WHITE ENCHANTRESS The best type of this variety, extra, fine plants. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Ready for Iinmediate Shipment. DAILLEDOUZE BROTHERS, LENOX ROAD AND TROY AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. rhe Early Advertisement Gets There. 410 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 419 Alpha Floral Co.... 395 American Importing Co 394 American Spawn Co 40fi Am'ingECCo .389 Anderson S A 395 Angermueller G H. 390 Apnine Mfg Co 420 Archias Floral Co.. 398 Aschmann Godfrey. 402 Atlanta Floral Co... 395 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 394 Bassett&Washburn 384 409 Batavia Greenhouse Co 3S9 Baur Window Glass Co 418 Baversdorfer H 394 Beaven E A 39t Begerow's 396 BergerBros 391 BerningH G 390 BertermannBrosCo 39f, Blackistone Z D... 397 Bobbink & Atkins.. 4(4 BoddingtonAT .... 403 Bodger J &SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 395 Bolgiano J & Sons,. 11 Bowe M A 395 Bramley & Son 398 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 4ro Breitmeyer'sJSons. 396 Brown Alfred) Seed Co 400 BrunsHN n Bachbinder Bros... 420 BickbeeH W 398 BudlongJ A 387 389 BuistRobtCo 11 Buroee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 391 California Florists.. 398 California Seed Grow- ers Assn 400 CampConduit Co .. Ill Campbell J P IV Carnation Support Co The 414 Chicago Carn Co. „;: V, 1389 Cbicago House Wrecking Co 420 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 397 Clay & Son 408 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 397 Conard & Jones Co. 407 Cooke Geo H 395 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 394 Cowee W J 4in Coy HC Seed Co... 4r2 Craig RobtCo 403 Critchell C E 391 Cunningham Jos H. 40^ Dailledouze Bros... 409 Daniels & Fisher... 397 DardsChas 3% Deamud J BCo,..!'. 388 Denaiffe&Son 400 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A & Co . IV Diller Caskey & Keen 4jq Dillon J L '. 409 Dorner F&Sons... 4(i9 DreerHA...III 405 418 DuerrChasA 398 Dunlop JohnH 397 Edwards Fold Bo.\ 41" Elastic-Lyke Co 418 Emmans Geo M.... 407 Erne& Klingel .388 Eyres H G 397 Fish Henry Seed Co 402 Florists' Hail Assn. 410 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Frankenbach Chas E &Sons 407 Franklin Davis Nursery Co 404 Franzen FO 4^3 Freeman Mrs J B... 398 Freres Dominick C. 389 Froment HE 39^ Frost Chas 402 Galvin Thos F 397 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 420 Gasser J M Co 397 Geny Bros 398 Giblin & Co 418 GodineauR&M.... 11 Gorbam & Chapline III Grand Rapids Floral Co 398 GudeBros 396 Gumm W L 406 Guttman Blower Growers Co 393 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 404 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 402 Heacock Jos Co 406 Heinecken Otto U Heinl John & Son,. 395 Henderson A & Co. 4U1 Herr Albert M 406 Herrmann A 41U Hess & Swoboda398 403 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HoerberBros 389 Hoffmeister Flo Co. 391 Holm & Olson 396 Holton &HunkelCo 390 Home Cor School... ,'94 Hooker H M Co.... IV Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurfJEdgarT JI Igoe Bros 410 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 419 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 404 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 386 Jones Robt Ross... 418 Kasting WFCo ..I 391 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 398 Kellogg Geo M .397 Kennicott Bros 3<9 Kervan Co The 393 Kessler W A 39! KJft Robt 397 King Construct Co, 418 Kohr A F Ill Kramer IN &Son,. Ill Krier Nick Boiler Co 419 KroeschellBrosCo, 414 Kruchtenjohn 339 Kuehn C A 390 Kuhl Geo A 406 Kvle & Foerster, ... 389 LaCrosse Floral Co. 396 Lager & Hurrell.... 407 LandrethSeed Co.. II Lange A 395 Leborius JJ 395 Leedle Floral Co ... 407 Leistner Oscar .-89 LemkeE F 407 Leonard Seed Co... 402 Lord& Burnham Co 417 McCallum Co 391 McConnell Alex 395 McCullough's J M Sons Co 311 McGee Walter S,... 408 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 395 Matthewson J E.... 391; May & Co LL 395 Meconi Paul 393 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 402 Mette Henry 406 Meyer John C & Co. 394 Milwaukee Boiler Co 419 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 39? Morehead Mfg Co... 415 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MuUer Adolph 404 Murray Samuel .396 Myers Florist 398 Nat Flo B of Trade. 418 New England Nur- series 404 V ALV E S CHEAPEST ON EARTH ROLLINS STEAM SPECIALTY AN3 VALVE CO., 17 W. Kinzie St., CHICAGO N Y Cut Flower Ex. 393 Nicholas JobnS.,.. 398 Niessen Leo Co .... 391 Oechslin Frank 4o7 Ostertag Bros ... . 397 Palez Paul M 398 Palmer W J & Son . 396 Park Floral Co 396 Peacock Dahlia Farms 406 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano, Rossi S. Co ,i96 Pennock-MeehanCo ,^93 Pennthe Florist..,, 396 Peters & Reed Poty 111 Peterson J A &Sons I P'lillips Bros 398 Pierce FO Co 416 Pierson AN (Inc),. 407 Pierson F R Co,.. I 407 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 400 Pillsbury I L 419 Podesta&Baldocchi 397 Poehlmann Bros Co 382 383 Pollworth C C Co I 390 397 Portland Flower Store 397 Pulverized Manure Co 408 QuakerCityMachine Works 419 Raedlein Basket Co 394 Randall A L Co.... 389 Randolph & Mc Clements 410 Rawlings Elmer 403 Ready Reference... 411 Reed & Keller 418 Regan Ptg House... 420 Reid Edw 391 Reinberg Geo 389 Reinberg Peter.. 385 409 Rice Bros 390 Rice Co. M 393 Robinson J C Seed Co n Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co410 416 419 Rohnert Seed Co.,, 413 Routzahn Seed Co . II Rudy-Patrick Seed Co 412 Rusch G&Co 390 Saakes O C 397 Sabransky John F.. 409 Saltford Flowr Shop ,398 Scheel FF 406 Schiller, the Florist. 398 Schillo Adam 414 Schlatter W & Son. 41" SchlingMax... 396 Schmidt J C 407 Schultheis Anton.,, 407 ScottJohn 407 Scully Steel & Iron Co 419 SharpPartridge&Co 418 Siebrecht George C .3')3 Situation & Wants,, 381 Skidelsky SS &Co. II Smith A W&Co... ,397 SmithED&Co 4(8 Smith & Hemenway 416 Smith Henry 398 Smith Wm C 390 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 416 Stoothoff H A Co... 420 Storrs & Harrison.. . 404 Stuart Low &Co... 41.4 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 418 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 395 Thompson Car Co.. 409 Thorburn J M & Co 402 TottyCbasH 4(8 Vaughan A L & Co. 387 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 394 403 406 410 420 Vick's Sons James.. 402 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 398 Wagner Park Cons, III Walker FA & Co.. 398 Wallace FD 410 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 397 Weber F H 398 Weiland & Risch... 389 Welch Bros 391 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 402 Wietor Bros 386 .3S9 Wilson RG 395 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 390 Wittbold G Co, , .395 399 Wolfskin Bros & Morris GoldensoD 398 Wood Bros 4C6 WredeH 402 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young & Nugent- 395 7ech & Mann... 385 3-9 Ziska Tos 389 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. BEFORE 422 Main St., Wm. Schlaifer | * Son. ^^^^^ Sprin^leld.Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are posUlTely the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. H and '4. 40c per lb,, by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs, for $2.50 ISlbs, for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 8 McCLEMENTS, Horists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Hi^land, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO The Early Advertisement Gets There, Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing I 0 CUT flflWER BOXES tOmUS FOLDIiNG BOI CO •*awvACTuncKB | fJHIIjkAIICLrM'I^A, PA. ' Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is brokenr For particulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. FLOiqAN D. WALLACE NSpRAN ESERVS INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASM 3-40 OHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices — W4412 Easf 34ih Si. NEW YORK. Siebert'a Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive, ^/s and % inch Perlb. 40c. '^-Ibs. $1.85. 20-1 bs.. $7.00 Vaush3n*s Seed Score Cbicaito. New York. Wired Toothpicks tOfiOO tl.75: 50,000 t7.S0. Manufaotuied by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sate by dealeri. 19^3- The American Florist. 411 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Arauoarias excelsa, April. 1912. importation, G to 7-in. pots. 4 to 7 tiers, 2.^ to 40 Ina. hlgU, $1 to $2 each. E.tcolsa, April, 1913, im- portation, 3 to 5 tiers. 0 to 6-iu. pots, 35c to 75c. Robusta Compacta glauca, G-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. GortfrcT Aschmanu, 1012 W. Outario St.. Pbllartclphla. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in., $6 per doz. ; 5-ln., 3 to 4 tiers. $9 per doz.: 6-in., $11 per doz.; Compacta, fi-in.. .$1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. WIttbold Co., 7.'?7 Biickingbam Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $G per doz.; $45 per ion. Holton & Hiinkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Araucarias. 0. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2i/^-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per l.OOl). Plumosus nanus, 2yo-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; .$55 ner 1,000; 4-in., $12 per 100; extra strong 4-in., $15 per 100. Hatcberi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Asparagus Sc^ndens deflexus, S-in., 50c each. Asparagus Sprengeri, baskets, extra large. $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 4-in.. strong, $]2..=i0; 2-in.. $3 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS. 3-in.. $6: 4-in., $12.30 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-in., $2 per 100; $15 per l.OnO; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. 0. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100, Geo, M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 3-in., $5 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Asparagus Sprengeri. $15 per 1.000. Hatcheri, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidstras, green, 4-iii. (dwarf), $3 per doz.; green, 5-in.. 35c each; $4.20 per doz.; green, tall, per leaf. 8c: 75c each nn; variegated, per leaf, 15c: each. $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Aspidistras, preen and variegated. 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated. 15e per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton firove. 111. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas .Taponioa, bushy plants. 35c to $2.50 each, .Tuliufl Roehrg Co., Rutherford, N. J. BAY TR££S. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Hoehrs Co., Ruth- erford. N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees. Robbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Zulu King, 2M'-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100: 4-in.. $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BEGONIAS, flowering and Rex. best varie- ties, 4-in.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Begonia- Margurlte, large trusses of rose colored flowers. 2Vi-iu. pots, $2 per 100. Ed- ward Wallls, Berlin. N. J. _ Begonia Vernon. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, .Ir.. Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Bex Begonias, 2V1 In., $5 per 100. Geo, M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. BOUVARDIAS. BOOVARDIA, SMITH. Grand 2-ln., Rapids, .3 per Mich. 100. HENRY BERRIED PLANTS. Berried plants: Christmas peppers. New Cluster pepper. Branching New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants with fruit. 41^-in. pots, $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. 500 or more at 1.000 rates. Cash with order. Prank Oechslin. 4911 Qumcy_ St,. Chicago. Celestial and Cluster peppers, 3-in., $1 per doz.; 4-in., .$1.50 per doz,; 5-in., $2.50 per doz. Jerusalem cherries and Fra Diavolo same prices as above. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, bushes, standard, globular, obelisk, pyramid and globe shaped. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co,, 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Box trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Dutch hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, also Chinese narcissus, now ready. Paper White grandiflora, fancy (1,250 to case), $8,50 per 1,000; Star Brand (1,000 bulbs to case). $11 per 1.000. Lilium Harrisii, e-7-inch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9-inc'h. $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, O-S-incb (350 to case), $35 per 1,000; 8-9-inch (225 bulbs to case). $70 per 1,000. French Romans, 11-12 ctms. (2.500 to case), $24 per 1.000. Freesias, California, choice, % to % inch, $5 per 1,000; first quality, % to 14 Inch, $3 per 1,000; French mammoth, $10 per 1,000; Purity, % to % inch, $20 per 1,000; Vo-inch and over, $15 per 1.000; % to % inch, $12 per 1,000. Freesia hybrids. Dr. Ragon- ieri, $7 per 100. Chinese narcissus, select, $30 per 1,000; mammoth, $55 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Freesia Refracta alba, % to lA-inch. 75c' per lOO; $5 per 1.000; ^ to %-inch, $1 per 100; $3 per 1,000; Purity, 1st size $2 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Lilium Harrisii. 5-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 6-7 inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000; 7-9 inch, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Roman hyacinths, 12-15, $3.75 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Narcissus, Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15, $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1.000. Lilium Candidum, $5 per 100: $40 per 1,000. J M. Thorburn & "Co., 53 Barclay St., Ne-n York. Bulbs. Roman hyacinths, white, 50c doz.; $3 per ion. Candidum lilies. OOc doz.; $4. .50 per 100. Harrisii lilies, 9-11. $3.75 doz.; $23 per 100; 7-9. $1.35 doz.; $8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies, OOc doz. ; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large. 25c doz. ; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi, $1.10 per 100; $8.75 per 1.000. Ornithogalum, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Oxalis, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Bulbs, lilium miiltiflorum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-in., 8-9- in., and 9-lO-in. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs. Dutch and French. Philadelphia Robert Buist Co., Bulbs, Paper White Narcissus, White Roman hyacinths, Lilium giganteum (cold storage); Freesia Purity, freesias, French-grown; callas, LlUum Harrisii. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. F, R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Callas, 3 to 4-inch circ, $4 per 100; 4 to B- inch, $8; 5 to 6-inch, $15. Purity Freesias, Ist size, $1.75 per 100; 2nd size. $1. All delivered to you charges prepaid, cash with order. For good results buy direct from grower. LILY- DALE BULBCC, Santa Criiz, Calif. . , Bulbs. S. S.'Bkldelsky &' Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. A fine surplus of good, clean, healthy stock ready now. Per 100. Per lono. Enchantress $0.00 $55.00 White Perfection 6.00 50,00 Washington 6.00 ■ 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 White Lawson 5,00 45.00 Pink Lawson 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.no 55.00 Bonfire 0.00 55.00 Order what you need from this list and you will never regret it. WIETOE BEOS. 162 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra fine stock, clean, well grown and healthy. Per 100 Per 1,000 White Wonder $7.00 $60.00 White Wonder, medium size plants 6.00 50.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 75.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa 7.00 60.00 Enchantress, fiesh pink 6.00 50.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. Carnations, White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Winsor, Lawson, $5 per 100; $40 per l.ono. T. W. Lawson, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000, White Lawson, $5 per 100; $40 per 1 000. Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. . FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress. White Wonder, .$7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Victory, $6, per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo. Ohio. Strong, healthy, "field-grown CARNATION PLANTS: 400 White Enchantress. 400 Pink Enchantress, 500 White Winsor, 600 Lawson. 700 Pink Winsor, 700 White Perfection, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. JOHN NELSON CO., Oshkosh. Wis. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Very Pine Stocli. Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 per 100 Enchantress 6.00 per 100 UNITED STATES CUT FLOWER CO. ELMIRA, N. Y. Field-grown carnation plants. Victory. Very fine. $4..50 per 100: $37.50 per 1,000. Brant & Noe Floral Co., 5744 Wrightwood Ave., CU- cago. Carnations, 5.000 Enchantress, 1.000 Victory, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. 5,000 White En- chantress, $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. John F. Sabransky. Kenton. Ohio. Carnations, strong, stocky field plants. Pink Joost, $3 per 100. Red, 0. P. Bassett and Beacon, $4.50 per 100. Cash with order. Gus Schlegel, Olney, 111. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, $12 per 100; White Enchantress. $7 per 100; .$60 per 1,000. Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn. N. Y. Carnations, 6,000 surplus plants, Enchantress, white and pink. White Perfection and Victory, $50 per 1,000. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 412 The American Florist. SeM. 6, Carnations. Piuk aud 'U'liitG Encbautress, $6 per 100; Winsor, So; O. P. Bassett, $6; Lady Uountitiil, ?5. E. E. LemUe, 1530 Hague Ave., St. Paul, aiinu. _^ Carnations, 4,000 Enchantress, 1,000 Mayday, 2,000 O. P. Bassett (red), 2,000 Sangamo, $50 per l.CiOO, in lots of 500 or more. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, III. CARNATIONS. strong fleld-grown plants. Lawson and Enchantress families. Beacon and Harlow.lrden, %a per 100. HENRY SMITH, (4rand Rapids. Mich. Carnations, 500 extra fine Enchantress, ready for immediate shipment, $6 per 100. C. C Poll-north Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, Beacon, Enchantress, line field grown stocli, August delivery, $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. Carnation Plants, 10,000 Enchantress, nice big plants, $10 per 1,000. SINNER BROS., 56 East Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Field-grown carnations, extra fine plants, Winsor, $5 per 100. M. M. Dye, Salamanca, N. Y. Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Chl- cago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsliy & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fisbkill. N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CELOSIA. ^CBLOSIA, 4-In7, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Cbrysantbemums, pompons, single large "white, piDk; doiible yellow and wliite, 5-in., §2 per (loz.; 6-in.. $3 per doz. The Geo. Wittboia Co., 737 BucUing:ham Place, Cbicago. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D, Smith & Co,, Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Cineraria. $2.50 i?er 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham, Delaware. Ohio. CLEMATIS. Clematis Jackmani, 6-in., 35c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Cliicago. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus Cecil Brown. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. Brilliancy. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons, 3^ and 4-in., $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, assorted or separate colors, 4-in., $2 per doz.; 5-in.. $3. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roelirs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracrenas, fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz. In- divisa. 3-iu., $5 per 100; 5-in., §3 per doz.; 6- in., $1 each; 7-in., $1.25 each. Dracrena Vic- toriae, 7-in., $4 each; S-in., $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Dracaena indivlsa, 3-ln., $5; 4-ln., $10; S-ln., $25 per lOO. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Perns. Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., .$3 per doz.; $25 per 100; O-in., .$6 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; .$12 per doz.; 9-in.. $1.50 each; .$18 per doz. Larger specimens, $2, $2.50 and up. Hanging liaskets, $9 per doz.; extra large, $3 to $4 each. Schlozeli, 4-in., $2 per doz. Whitmani, 4-in., $2 lier doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- liam Place. Chicago. Ferns. Neph. Elegantissiraa, 6-in.. 50c each; S-in.. $1 each; 10-ln., $2 to $2.50 each. N. -Magnifica (the lace fern). 5-in., 50c each. Bos- ton. 6-in., 5Qc each. N. Piersoni, 6-in., 50c f'ach. N. Superbissima, 8-in.. §1 each. N. I-Iarrisii. 8-in.. $1 each; large specimens, 10-in., $4 and $5 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown- on-Hudson, N. Y^ Ferns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $3 each: 6-in., 50c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-ln., .$7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns. Adiautum Croweanum, 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per ICO; 4-ln., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, o-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Orr™ well. Conn. Jrom Ferns, Pteris Wimsettl, 2-in., $3 per 100 3-in., $6. Pteris Ouvardi, 4-in., $8 per 100, The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Boston and other varieties of ferns. 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich, __„_ Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-ln., 15c: 5-in., 25e. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobhink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FernsT Julius Roehrs Co., Eutherford, N. J. FICUS. Rubber plants, strong stock from 6-in. pots, 20 to 24 inches high, $6 per doz. Cash with order. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chi- cago^ PicTis Pandurata. 6-ln., $3.50 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FICUS ELASTICA, 4-in., 26c: 6-in., 50c each. HENRY SMITH.GrandJRapids, Mich^ Rubbers. C. 0. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS, selected, well rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Mme. Buchner, $1 per lOO; .$9 per 1.000. B. Poitevine, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Ready about Sept. 25. Order now. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago. Geraniums, standard varieties, 2-in., $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $B per 100; $25 per 1,00CI. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard and Rose Scented, 2i4-in. pots, $1.75 per 100; 300 for $5. Edward Wallis, Berlin,^. J. Geranium Salleroi, stock plants, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per lOO; The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Geraniums, 3V'-inch Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.50 per 'lOO; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10 per 1,0U0. Ricard, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, Nj_ J^ GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; "fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1.000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. HARDY PERENNIALS, Columbine, Shastas, diantbus, sweet William, forget-me-nots, gail- lardia, foxglove, hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pots, $0 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-in., $5^ 4-ln. strong, $12.50 per 100. Hydrangea Arborescens, 3-in., 5c; 7-in., 50c. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapicls,^_Micb._ Hydrangeas, 4 leads up, 4-in., 15c each; $1.80 per doz.; 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-ih., $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingbam Place, Chicago. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs. $1.50 to $3.50 each: large specimens, $5 to $7,50 each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. IVIES. Hardy English ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. E. Vincent, .Tr.. & Sons (3o., White Marsh, Md. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I.. N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEJI CHERRIES, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35e to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,01)0; $9.50 per 5U0; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, selected stock, one 10 bbl. bale. $3.30; five 10 bbl. bales, $3.15 each; ten 10 bbl. bales, $3 each. Neatly burlapped, 20c per bale extra. Sterling Moss and Peat Co., Barnegat, N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, hardy herbaceous plants, evergreens, roses, rhododendrons, vines and climbers, spring bulbs and roots, conifers and pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. Nursery stock, fruit trees, grade vines in pots, orchard house fruit trees in pots, fig trees iu pots. Stuart Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, En- field, Mddx., England. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T, Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, perennials, etc. See adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Otto Witt- bold Nursery, Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, - trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Evergreen hedges and hardy phlox. Adolf Mullett, Norristown, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4% to 5-in., 20 to 25 ins. high, 35c to 50c; 5%-in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in. pots, 30 to 40 ins. high, $1 to $2; 7-in., made-up, 1 large in center, 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to ?3. Belmoreana, 4y-.-in., 25c to 35c; 5% to 6-in. pots, 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in pot, 6-in., 75c to $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Tha Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chl- cago. ____^ Palms, Kentias Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 4-in. to 10-in., $4.50 per doz. to $15 each. Co. cos Weddeliana, 2V4-ln., $15 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and B. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. JuHua Roehrs Co., Rnthersford, N. J. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. PANSIES PANSlES — Strong plants from seed bed, from best giant flowering mixture obtainable: also Mette's Triumph of Giant, Mme. Perrett, Odier, Gassier, and others; 100, 30c; 1,000, $2.50; 5,000, $2.35 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. 111. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, large specimen plants, $6 i to $7.50 each; good plants, 6-in., $1 to $1.B0 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4-in., 25c; 6-ln. to 10-in., $1 to $5 each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. "Pandanus Vcltchll, 6-ln., $1.50: 7-ln., $2; 8-ln.-, $2.50. 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. ^9^3- The American Florist. 413 randftnus Veltclill, C-Iu., $1 to $1.50 cneli; 7*in., |J cacb. rut'lilmnnu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. I'aiKliiiniH Vi'lichll. 4-lii.. ¥0 per 7 Buckingham Place. Chicago. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. 4-in.. SIO per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich, PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4-in., ,$5 per 100; $45 per 1.000; 21^-in., $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides. giant baby primrose, 2i^-in.. $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primula obconica gig.intea and grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2^A-iD. pots. COc per doz.; $1 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Malacoides (improved baby primrose). 2^4 -in., 60e per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vaugban's, Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CHINESE PRIMROSES. XXX fine and strong, read.v for 4-inch pots, in the finest colors, mixed, being a surplus of our stock for seed growing, "bargains, $3 per 100 at once; ready for re- potting^^ John I'^. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. EABl'' PRIMROSE f Malacoides). 2-in., $3; 3-in.. $5; 4-ln.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Primroses, obconica, 2V'-in., ifS per 100; .$25 ]ier 1,000; 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., (Chicago. Primula Obc. gigantea and grandiflora, fine 3-in. stock, $G per 100. EDW. DOEGE CO.. 4344 North Springfield Ave.. Chicago ._ni^ Primroses, obconica alba, rosea and Sanguinea, 214 -in., $1.75 per 100. Gigantea, The Giant, 254-in., $2 per 100. Malacoides, Giant baby, 2^-in. , $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. Ohio. Primula obconica, 3-in.. per 100; 4-in.. $S. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Primula obconica grand!, 2^/^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Primula, obconica grandi, 4-in., $S per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. POINSETTIAS. I'uliiM'rihis, iiiil.'liiTlinii. 1; III., .f."! |H'i- mil The (ii'li. Willi. ..Ill r.i., 7:17 Mm l,liii;liiiiii I'ln..', riii(.iiBo. ri.lnsi.tllas. I'l'iidy Tor lums. .S7 piT Imi; :fii i |i|.|- l.llllll. A, N. I'lei'son, lMi... Cri.niwi.ll. (■..iiii. riiliwi.tlliiii. ;i-lii., $1 PIT 100. Ue8» & Swo- I.1.1I11. Oiniiliu, Ni'li. ROSES. CHOICE KOSE PLANTS. I'liio 2'i-ln. stock. lOii 1,000 mi-liinnnil J.^.W S.'iO.OO I'Ink Kllliinicy 4.50 4U.O0 WIETOU BliOS., 1G2 North Wnbnsli Ave. CTllcago. Itiisi-s. Knillnl stiifl;: IMiik Kllliinicy. .Mi-.m. Aiii-uii W'liril. I'rliu-i. ilu lliilprjii-U'. .15110 iiur 1.01)0; !i;lllu iic'i. 1.0I1IJ III .^.,000 lots. Own mot slock: Mi-loily, .114 pcv 1011; .1;:i.S per l.OOil. Itlchinoiul. :!iM-ln.. ijil iicr 100; $ r. per l.l«)0. I'ochlmiiiiii Urns. Co.. .Morton Crovc. 111. Ito.scs, I'or Eii.stcr. Illiuviitlia, .">-iu. pots. .$2.40 per (luz. : I.ilily Cay, ."i-lii. pots. ,1i2.40 per iloz. Tanscinlschon. 4-ln.. ,111.80 per (loz. ; 5-in.. .$2.40 per iloz.; 0-ili.. .11:!. 00 per dnz. TIU' F.O.PIERGECb. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. ^913- The American Florist. 417 New Hampshire Heard Prom. T AIM glad to sa}' that the greenhouse which \'0U Ijuilt ■* for us, has been verj- satisfactory in everj' way. We have gone all through the winter and spring with just one square of glass cracked. The heating is alright, and I think the curved ea\-e is just right for this part of the country, where we are liable to have heavy snow storms, as the snow comes off as it falls. *,r?^ rvoi^d €& ^BvufiO-lxaLixi. Co. New York 42nd St. Bldg. Chicago Roohery Bldg. SALES OFFICES: Boston Tremont Bldg. Rochester Granite Bldg. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. Toronto 12 Queen St. £. FACTORIES : Irvington, N. Y. Des Flaines, 111. Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Size 6^2x4^2. -Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50 Send for samples.- ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S Dearborn Street, ChicaQO, 418 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Ireer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenliouaes Diive easy aod tnie, becauEe both bevels are oa the same side. Can^t twist and break the elass in diiving. Galvao- ized and will not rust. No sights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point li patented. No others like^ Jt» Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000, 75c. postpaid. Samr-Iei free. ^ HENRTA. SREEB,! 714 Chostnnt Btreev ?M!Adelphia. Put Heating Problem Op To Rob't. Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. STEAM OR HOT WATER HEATING SPECIALIST. WRITE NOW. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Cam Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOIV, IND. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PiRTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist whentoriting ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot, nor lieave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Wnto for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelitles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILER is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the bef-t boiler to bu}' because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the MarketToday. Write for further in forma- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. ^UP]SlORllA(i[iNF & BOILERWORKS^ 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. 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 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. CtllCagO KING GREENHOUSES arc in a class by tliemselves. Strong — Sunnier— More Convenient than any ottier houses made. Don't take our word for it— investigate. Owners say that we olier the most for the money. Wiite ns now. King Construction Co. 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda. N. Y. AH the Sunlght All Day Hous(S Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. steam and Hot Water See Our Cataloflrnc, 6IBLIN & CO., Ulica, N. Y. |\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK t9J3- The American Florist. 419 Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers ARE BEST FOR HOT WATER HEATING. In use in many greenhouse ranges, both large and small in Milwaukee and vicinity. Get our prices before placing your order elsewhere. These boilers are built of flange steel and have water space around front, back and sides. The following fixtures are furnished with these boilers: Fire doors, with liners and dampers. Ash Pit Door, with frame and anchor bolts; Grates and Bearing Bars; Sheet Iron Breeching, with neck bolted to front head. Write for Catalog. MANUFACTURED BY MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis, ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: Von can make no possible error in writing orordcrinjj from us when you are in tlie market (or material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying: to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. :.ii:vA'u Ihc inrrirtin J lorist when if: iting Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLS B URY «^aiK>es Galesbnrg.ni. n ihc American Florist when ivriting Mentio RETURN STEAM TRAPS ROLLINS Steam Specialty ■rm- and Valve Co., "^17 W. Kinzle St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when loriting EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker Oily Mactiine Works, Ricninond, Ind. Boiler Tubes 6! cents per loot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. TeU Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE 5 MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jeflerson Street CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the A vierican Florist when ivriting Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ THE JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVEOJ IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send forCircnlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.W. Comer Sixth and Berk streets PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATIII6 APPARATUS. mention the American Florist when writing THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE COMCAVEO KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK KRIER'S NEW STYLE BOILER Is the Biggest Money Saver There is for the Grower (Pat, Pending.) Made in 1 1 Sizes. IT ISA SELF-FEEDER and Bums All the Smoke. WRITE FOR PRICES. NIC. KRIER BOILER WORKS, 2725-2727 N. Marshfie'd ive . CHICAGO. TRADE DIRECTORY, EOO Postpaid. 420 The American Florist. Sept. 6\ Xvook! THE Garland Gutter The World Wide Known Gutter, and our full line of Greenhouse Material. Either ironwork or woodwork. Our estimates and Blue Prints showing you THE construction, only for the asking. Send in your inquiries to the GARLAND GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We ofifer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Ghicago House Wrecking Go. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Mentioi. the American Florist when writing Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCnBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 518 MUwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 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SCALINE For scale and all sap suckins" insects on trees and nursery stock Can be used in grow- ing season as safely as in dormant season. TScperOt. $1.50perGal. 10Gals.$10. ^jAollatta Tiye/i/e percent Nicotine rUM/GML $1.50 per Quart. $4 50 per Gallon. AH our products arc used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOK SALE BY SEEDSMEN Let us quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity . APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Hmerica is "the Prow af tne LelsbI; there may be mare comfort Rmiiships, but h/b aro the first to touch Unknau/n Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 13, 1913. No. 1319 The American Florist Established 1885. Copvrifrht, 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicaeo Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. 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Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, November, 1913, Charles H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111,, Sect etary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y., President; A, F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St, and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary, AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition 1914. Wallace R Pierson. Cromwell. Conn.. Presi- dent: ROBT. Pyle. Westgrove, Pa,. Vice-Presi dent; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N. Y. September 17-19. 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Newburgh, N. Y.. August 1914. Harry S Richards Chicago, President; J. J. Levison. Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary- Treasurer. THE NEW TARIFF LAW Passed The United States Senate, September 9, 1913. The new Underwood tariff law, which passed the house of representatives May S, 1913, and which has since withstood the assaults of its opponents in the senate, shows, on the whole, a downward revision on import duties and other changes and corrections of importance. In some cases the tariff has been cut in half, in others there is a slight reduction, and in still others it remains the same as under the old Payne-Aldrich law. There are occasional advances in the duties, but such advances are slight. Some important changes in the word- ing have taken place, as, for instance, where the word "Indica" is inserted after "Azalea," making the duty apply only to greenhouse plants, and not to other azaleas, which are classified as nursery stock. The important changes affecting the florist, nursery and seed trade are noted in the following table : PLANTS, BULBS, ETC. Orchids, palms. Azalea Indica, and all other decorative greeu- house plants and cut flowers, preserved or fresh Lily of the valley pips, tulip, narcissus, begonia, and gloxinia bulbs Hyacinth bulbs, agtilbe, dielytra, and lily of the valley clumps. Lily bulbs and calla bulbs or corms Herbaceous peony. Iris Kaempferi or Germanica, camia, dahlia, and amaryllis bulbs All other bulbs, roots, root stock, corms and tubers, which are cultivated for their flowers or foliage Stocks, cuttings or seedlings of Myrobolan plum, Mahaleb or Mazzard Cherry, manetti multiflora and briar rose, Rosa ru- gosa, three years old or less Stocks, cuttings, or seedlings of pear, apple, quince and the Saint Julien plum, three years old or less Rose plants, budded, grafted or grown on their own roots Stocks, cuttings, and seedlings of all fruit and ornamental trees, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, and vines, and all trees, shrubs, plants, and vines, commonly known as nursery stock, not specially provided for in this section SEEDS. Castor beans or seeds Poppy seed Mushroom spawn and spinach seed Canary seed Caraway seed Anise seed • v • Beet (except sugar beet), carrot, corn salad, parsley, parsnip, radish, turnip, and rutabaga seed Cabbage, collard, kale and kohl-rabi seed Egg plant and pepper seed - • • ■ ' i; Seeds of all kinds not specially provided for in this section... Barley Oats Wheat : • ■ ; • i Beans and lentils, not specially provided for Onions Potatoes Peas, seed GLASS. OnpolIshGd, cylinder, crown, and common window glass, not exceeding 150 square inches • Above that, and not exceeding 884 square inches Above that, and not exceeding 720 square Inches Above that, and not exceeding 1.200 square inches Above that, and not exceeding 2.40O square inches Airunpolished,' ■cylVniler", ' 'cromi' 'aid' 'common window glass. Imported in boxes, shall contain BO square feet, as nearly as size will permit, and the duty shall be computed thereon according to the ictual weight of glass. MISCELLANEOUS. Pruning and budding knives .^^^^^jj^^^^j^^ Old Law. 25 per cent ad valorem S 1.00 per 1.000 2.50 per 1.000 5.00 per 1,000 10.00 per 1,000 .50 per 1,000 1,00 per 1,000 2.C0 per 1.000 4c each 25 per cent ad valorem 25e per bu. 15e bu, Ic per lb, free free free 4c per lb. 8c per lb. 20c per lb. 10c per lb. 30c bu. 15c bu. 25c bu. 45c bu. 40c bu. 25c bu. 40o bu. lVictol%clb. l?4c to l%clb. 2i4c to2%clb. 2%e to 3%c lb. S%c lb. 4140 lb. 40 per cent ad valorem to 20c each New Law. 25 per cent ad valorem $ 1.00 per 1,000 2.50 per 1.000 5.00 per 1,000 10.00 per 1,000 .50 per 1,000 1.00 per 1,000 1.00 per 1,000 4c each 15 per cent ad valorem 15c per bu. 15c per bu. Ic per lb. %c per lb. Ic per lb. 2c per lb. 3c per lb. 6c per lb. 10c per lb. 5c per lb. 15c bu. 6c bu. free 25c bu. 20c bu. free 10c bu., Iclb. Iclb. l«,c lb.. 1W.C lb. l%o lb. 2c lb. 35 to 55 per cent ad valorem THE FREE LIST. Included in the free list are the following agricultural implements : Plows, tooth and disc harrows, headers, harvesters, reapers, agricultural drills and planters, mowers, horse rakes, cultivators, thrashing machines, and cotton gins. 422 The America n Fl oris t. Sept. 13, wagons and carts, and all other agricultural Implements of any kind and de- scription, whether specifically mentioned in the act or not, whether in whole or in partj including repair parts. The following seeds are also to be admitted free: Cardamon, cauliflower, celery, coriander, cotton, cummin, fenel, fenugreek, hemp, hoarhound, mangel- wurzel, mustard, rape. Saint John's bread or bean, sorghum, sugar beet, and sugar cane for seed; all flower and grass seeds; coniferous evergreen seedlings; all the foregoing not specially provided for in this section. Soya beans, ■i Other free imports are : Fruit plants, tropical and semitropical, for the pur- pose of propagation or cultivation; corn or maize, broom corn; potatoes; moss, Seaweeds and vegetable substances, crude or unmanufactured, not otherwise (provided for in this section. Plants, trees, shrubs, roots, seed cane, and seeds, imported by the Department of Agriculture or the United States Botanic Gar- den. Guano manures and all substances used only in manure's, including blood, bone-ash, bone dust, bone meal, etc. CHANGES IN WORDING. Florists generally, and especially importers, will be interested to know that changes in the wording make the new law less confusing and provide against unnecessary litigation, where before it was often difficult to decide just what the law meant. In two cases the trade is especially interested. In one "Azalea" has been made to read "Azalea Indica," where obviously but the greenhouse stock is meant. This clears up a cause of much trouble. The new law refers to "calla bulbs or corms," where the old merely mentions "calla bulbs," a nice distinction and one which the trade will be pleased to know has been settled specifically. It is provided that no allowance be made for dirt or other impuri- ties in the seeds imported. The word herbaceous is used before peony in the new bill. Rosa rugosa is now included with brier rose. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Dahlias. ■ As the cool nights approach it pays to make preparation to cover the best varieties and protect them from the early frosts. Generally the first frosts are followed by two or three weeks of pleasant warm weather, when flowers are more or less scarce, the outside stock being cut down and the greenhouse stock not being yet in full crop, and a supply of dahlias is a great boon at such a time. See that the plants are properly labelled so when it comes to lifting time there will be no mistakes made. A good large label placed beside each root with the correct name is essential in growing this crop. This label can be tied on to the root when the clumps are lifted and all danger of misnaming be obviated. Keep the plants securely tied to the stakes so that the high winds which are prevalent in the fall, cannot break the plants down or the branches off. Be§:onia Gloire de Lorraine. The plants of Begonia Gloire d& Lorraine should now be making act- ive growth, the bud shoots starting and the plants taking on shape. The earlier struck cuttings will now be fine plants in five and six-inch pots and will need a center stake to keep them erect. It is yet too early to tie the plants into shape, but if any of the branches are long enough to hang over the edge of the pot, they should re- ceive some support. These branches hanging over the edge of the pot are in the way when watering and if the leat'es get wet, it takes some time for them to dry off and many will be- come spotted, and besides the branches grow crooked and are much harder to tie into place later on when this will have to be done. Keep the plants in a good warm house from this on until the buds begin to show color, when they can be placed in cooler quarters, but do not keep the hou.se too close. Give a little ventilation eVery day pos- sible. -If kept too close and moist some of th« foliage will spot and be ruined. Constant light fumigations will be necessary to keep down the green aphis. These plants do not like heavy fumigation but light fumigation carried on frequently, will keep the vermin in check and not damage the plants. These insects must be con- quered before the plants begin to bloom or they will cover the young blooming shoots completely. Cinerarias. The cinerarias grown from seed sown in May and June will now be fine plants in 4-inch pots with good strong foliage. Later sowings will be in smaller pots according to the date at which they were started. If there is a demand for small plants in early spring in four or five-inch pots it is not too late to sow the seed, but such plants seldom bring more than 25 or 35 cents each and it hardly pays to carry a plant through the winter and sell it at that price. Give the plants' in potting a rich friable soil with a good proportion of fiber for the last potting. Keep the plants in a cool temperature in good sunlight, well spaced apart, that they may be good and stocky. Never let up in fumigat- ing these plants. Some growers buy tobacco stems and cover the bench with them, placing the plants upon thfe stems, and these are renewed as fast as the strength is spent. If the aphis gets a good foothold on the under side of the rough leaves they are ex- ceedingly diflBcult to dislodge. Violets. The single violets should be planted in the houses now as soon as the beds are ready. In lifting the plants in the field try to get a good ball of earth with the roots and avoid as much as possible the roots becoming dry. These roots are very soft and succulent and if they become too dry new roots will have to form and it will take some time for the plants to become estab- lished in their new quarters. The bet- ter way is not to try to handle too many plants at a time, but to lift a few and plant them out at once. When the plants are lifted all the runners should be removed and the plants as soon as set should be well watered. They should then be shaded during the warm days, the length of time neces- sarily depending upon how quickly they will take hold in the new soil. Give the plants all the air possible but avoid draughts if possible until they begin to show growth. Anemone Japonica. One of the finest fall perennials is the Anemone Japonica, which is now in bloom, and if it is not included in the grower's stock at present, it should be procured. There is both white and pink but for general use the former is to be preferred. Where the plants are in bloom a framework should be built over them that heavy cloth may be drawn over and protect them from the early frosts, and they will bloom for some two or three weeks yet. If it is desired to increase the stock, a plant can be lifted and the roots cut into several pieces about an inch long and the pieces inserted in the propa- gating bench and they will root in about four weeks. Pot them up in 2%- inch pots and when the roots have spread into the soil the pots can be placed under a bench and run dry until spring, when they should be pot- ted in 3-inch pots and grown on until all danger of frost is passed and then planted out. Conifers for the Garden. Wni. Falconer, Pittsburg, Pa., in tlie Third National Flower Show Programme, Under this heading come pines, flrs, spruces, .cedars, hemlock and crypto- meria among evergreen trees, and cy- press, arbovitae and retinispora among shrubs, and their next of kin, yews and Junipers. There are also some beauti- ful deciduous conifers, all good, hardy, appropriate garden trees and thriving well here, for example the Japanese larch (Larix leptolepis), the Chinese golden larch (Fseudolarix Ksempferl) and our native bald cypress; In the meantime, however, our observations shall be restricted to the evergreen kinds. "Conifers, large and small, are happy in Eastern America, and they are highly desirable and ornamental gar- den subjects; and they abound In great variety of kind, size, form, color and adaptability. As isolated specimens on the lawn Nordham's fir, Cilioian fir, white fir, (Abies concolor), the silvery Mt. Atlas cedar (C. Atlantfca glauca), Koster's blue spruce and the Bhotan pine (P.. excelsa), are strikingly beau- tiful. For corners of walks or banks or in rockwork, the dwarf pine (P. Mughus), pigmy Scotch pine, Sargent's hemlock, dwarf retinispora, dwarf ar- borvltse, Japanese yew, (Taxus cuspl- data) and trailing junipers, fit In very aptly. Columnar evergreens are occa- sionally needed In grouping, and here we have the red cedar, Irish yew and the Swedish or Irish fastiglate Juni- pers. As an evergreen hedge nothing is prettier than hemlock, the com- moner arborvitse and retlnisporas may also be used, but yew so prevalent In Europe is not reliably hardy enough '9^3- The American Florist. 423 here to depend upon; for a fast-grow- ing screen or shelter hedge the Norway Spruce Is generally used, but It Is too coarse for a flno garden. Hedge plants submit kindly to Judicious clipping, and the same kinds when used in certain groups in the garden may have to be pruned occasionally to restrict their wide-spreading growth. Tree box al- doUar pay two dollars for the hole to put It In, Is good garden logic. Make wide, deep holes, wheel away the poor dirt from the bottom and replace with good loam. If the ground is very stiff clay, or rocky or has a hard pan, bore a hole four feet deep In the middle of each tree hole and explode a stick of dynamite in it. This will unfasten BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. tho earth deeper and better than your pick and shovel, and In after life the tree will markedly show the benefit from It. When to plant? April or early May, and again after the first heavy rain from midsummer on, say August, Sep- tember and early October. In buying plants get perfect specimens, even if small, and let every plant have its roots in a ball of earth, tied up In bur- lap. It may cost a little more at first, but success Is assured, hence it pays big. Particularly in summer planting, if the newly set-out trees be sprinkled overhead two or three times a day, for a week or two, it will help them greatly to readily start into new life. Pruning? Don't prune evergreen trees except to remove dead wood, and an occasional pinching to regulate symmetry of form. In the case of hedges, of course, pruning must be resorted to, and even then avoid shear- ing, do it with a knife in early June while the spring wood is still in active growth, and again in August or Sep- tember when a little regulating may be necessary. Evergreens vs. smoke: This Is a vital question. Evergreens, both conif- erous and broad-leaved, love a clean, clear atmosphere and dislike and re- fuse to be comforted In smoky, sooty town gardens. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in Pittsburg, the smokiest city in America. At the same time, in the suburban and cleaner por- tions of the city, away from the mill districts, young evergreens keep in fair health for a good many years; among trees the hemlock is best of all, and among shrubs the junipers, and in the east and residence district are many groups of fine rhododendrons. Box- wood is the longest-lived of all our evergreen shrubs in the smoky parts. though not a conifer makes a fine com- panion to low growing evergreens. As shelter belts to protect against winter storms evergreen conifer trees are most desirable; plant these in rows or belts and use such common kinds as Norway spruce, white spruce, Douglas fir, Austrian pine and Scotch pine. In forestry we aim to have the pines, firs and spruces as thick together as they will grow and thrive, the object being to have long, straight, bare stems free from side branches and in this way get clean lumber without knots; in the garden, however, we must strive for the very opposite. Every evergreen tree and shrub must have its branches full and close to the ground and an intelligent effort should be exercised to get and preserve this form. A good many trees, for instance our Balsam fir, the European silver fir (Abies peotlnata) and the Japanese silver fir (A. firma) naturally lose their lower limbs In early life; well, don't plant any of these. All of the finer coniferous trees want shelter. This may be afforded by belts of other trees, neighboring buildings, embankments or the natural roll of the ground, or the garden may be in a sheltered enough position not to re- quire further artificial protection. They will thrive in almost any kind of land that is not excessively dry In summer or wet in winter, but the deeper and better the soil the better the plant de- velopment. If the tree itself costs a CINERARIA HYBRIDA. 424 The American Florisi: Sept. 13, THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KUt, Philadelphia, Pa. G. Meyer's Largfe Decoration Order. One of the largest decoration orders any New Yorli retailer ever received was given Gottleib Myer, Fifty-eighth street and' Madison avenue, recently. The order is for the decoration of the Green Brier Hotel, Sulphur Springs, Va., Mr. Myer being given carte blanche so far as material was con- cerned. He will use the following : Two hundred bay trees, ranging from six to 12 feet, standard and columns, purchased from the Secaucus Exotic Nursery; 24 bay trees (standard) purchased from the Julius Roehrs Co.; :i,500 ivies from A. L.. Miller; large list of aquatics from Henry A. Dreer, Inc.; 100 pyramid box trees and more than a 1,000 bush trees f i-om two to six feet imported from Holland. It is said five large gondolas will be re- quired to transport the decorative ma- terial by rail to its destination. Mothers' Day at Qeveland. KEPOKT OJf ADVERTISING COMMITTEE. Receipts. Cleveland Florists' Exchange... $ 20.00 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 20.00 J. M. Gasser Co 20.00 A. Graham & Son 10.00 C. A. Bramley 10.00 Knoble Bros 10.00 Smith & Fetters Co 10.00 McCallum Co 10.00 Jones-Russell Co 10.00 Kirchners 10.00 Peter Nichols 10.00 Henry Piggott .5.00 A. Schmitt 5.00 L. Utzlnger 5.00 Bramley & Son 5.00 Westman & Getz 5.00 F. W. Griffen 5.00 Ohio Floral Co 5.00 Fred C. Witthuhn 5.00 C. M. Wagner 5.00 D. S. Livingston 5.00 Nauman's 5.00 Anderson Bros 5.00 Hart Bros 5.00 J. M. Strejcek 5.00 A. M. Albrecht 5.00 W. A. Calhoun 3.00 A. A. Hart 3.00 G. G. Stehn 3.00 Steinbrenner ;:5.00 G. "W. Mercer ; 3.00 Ehrbar Floral Co 3.00 H. Eickhoff 3.00 R. Walter 3.00 .T. Leuschner ,3.00 S. N. Pentecost 2.50 J. Blechschmid ZOO R. J. Hughes 2.00 P. Berger 2.00 C. W. Reep 2.00 Nichols & Demas 2.00 R. F. Emsley 2.00 F. W. Zeichman 2.00 I. Dunford 2.00 W. J. Kramer 2.00 C. W. Gerdum 2.00 Total $264.50 Expense. Ward & Shaw, Printing % 50.00 German Consolidated Newspa- pers, Printing 24.00 Leader, Printing 21.00 News, Printing 10.85 Plain Dealer, Printing 29.40 Press. Printing 35.70 Stearns Advertising Co 75.00 Jewish Review 5.00 Florist Club, Stamps, etc 13.55 Total .$264.50 Report of the S. A. F. Botanist. The botanist has identified and re- ported on the plants that he has re- ceived during the year. An enumera- tion of these would be of little inter- est to the society, although of import- ance to the persons concerned, and I shall omit them in ray report. Last year the desirability of adopting the rules of horticultural nomenclature which were adopted by the Interna- tional Congress at Brussels in 1910 and accepted by the Royal Horticul- tural Society of England was urged. These rules are basfed upon the rules of botanical nomenclature adopted by the International Congress of Botany at Vienna, in 1905. It was pointed out that the society had no rules govern- ing the nomenclature of the species and varieties of plants submitted for registration. Furthermore, the Society of American Florists was not placing itself in a position to act effectively or intelligently with other national or- ganizations in this matter. A method of procedure in register- ing varieties was suggested. This matter can very well be considered in connection in the discussion on af- filiation for the suggestions could be more easily put into practical opera- tion than if the floricultural organiza- tions are far apart. The adoption of a uniform standard of nomenclature is the first step in the registration of plants. The next step is the establish- ment of trial grounds for all the im- portant flowers. Some of the first presidents pf this organization had in station oflScer in direct charge of the work should be a member. At this point, it may be said that this is not urged to help the departments of flori- culture, but because it is only when varieties are grown side by side under like conditions that they can be intel- ligently compared. Every variety of- fered for registration or award should be grown under known conditions by a competent grower for examination by the committee of the society. The first extensive piece of testing work with flowers were the peony trials in the grounds of the horticul- tural department at Cornell. Plants representing, it was thought, sixteen hundred varieties were sent in by European and American growers. These were carefully studied by a committee consisting of expert peony growers appointed by the American Peony Society and a member of the department of horticulture, the latter having constant charge of the peony plat. The remarkable thing about the work was the fact that there were really less than five hundred distinct varieties in the collection. Whether even this large number are needed is immaterial, because it illustrates 1"ie confusion which, at the beginning, con- fronted the peony committee. One old variety had 11 true synonyms and was also masquerading under the names of twelve recognized varieties, making a total of twenty-three names. Not only was this true, but this peony was re- ceived under three different names from one nursery. The successful com- pletion of this piece of pioneer work. SEPTEMBER MORN IN THE STORE OF JAMES EADIE CO., CLEVELAND O. mind a great central trial grounds. As there is no immediate prospect that the society will be able financially to maintain such . an institution, even though it were practicable, why not establish these trial grounds in con- nection with those agricultural col- leges that are now giving special at- tention to floriculture? There are sev- eral of these institutions doing good work, and I am sure they would be glad to co-operate in this work. They are scattered over the country so that they can offer the desirable advantage of tests under different conditions. No one institution would be favored if each had a piece of work for which it was particularly fitted to carry on. AH such work should be under the control, of a committee of which the in the prosecution of which invaluable experience was gained by the depart- ment for the planning of future work, is due to the untiring efforts of the committee. The rapidly changing status of floriculture in colleges will enable similar enterprises to be car- ried on more easily. We have carried on similiar trials with sweeet peas and gladioli, and in each of the three cases a different set of reasons may be given to explain the existing confusion. The reasons, however, do not concern the grower very much, for he insists upon get- ting value received in buying improved or distinct variety. It is undoubtedly true that most introducers of novel- ties honestly believe that the variety is new and distinct. The difficulty is The American Florist. 425 WM. C. ZIMMERMANN'S DELIVERY CAR. As it was Decorated for the Auto Parade Given Durinpr the Perry Centennial the First Week iii August at Mihvaulcee, Wis. that he does not always know what is already in the trade or what the other fellow may likewise introduce. In sweet peas more than one grower has discovered the same "break" in a variety, named and sent it out. The English sweet pea trial grounds offer a good example of what may be ac- complished in detecting these and in inducing growers to adopt the same name. It is probable that what has been done with peonies, sweet peas and gladioli should also be done with hardy roses, perennial phloxes, irises, dahlias, tulips, etc. Care- fully conducted trials under the su- pervision of the Society of American Florists must sooner or later be made of all of these and other flowers. This is an important question and I have brought it to the attention of the so- ciety, but owing to the fact that the scientific staff are not permitted to read their reports, there cannot be a discussion of the reports, and there- fore, no immediate action. It is hoped that some action may be taken by this great organization, which should take the lead in the solution of this matter, as well as of all questions affecting the permanence and dignity of the indus- try. A. C. BEAL. PASADENA, Calif. — The Arboricul- tural Association of Southern Cali- fornia held its annual meeting here September 5-6. Mt. Pleasant, Ia. — Vernal Smouse, one of the proprietors of the Smouse Greenhouses, and Miss Lillian Trout- fetter of Middletown were married re- cently. ORCHID NOTES. Beginning of Busy Season. The dull season for commercial or- chids is now about over. Already in some sections of the country Cattleya labiata has commenced to push its flowers through the sheaths. Dendro- bium Phalaenopsis Schro-'derianum, and Oncidium varicosum are also sending up flower spikes. These three species will give the bulk of the cut orchids for the coming three months. The re- cent hot weather has been most fa- vorable for Cattleya labiata, and pros- pects are good for a fine crop of bloom from these plants this season, yet a little attention to certain details will still aid in the production of better flowers. In the first place the shad- ing can be gradually reduced. If blinds made of canvas or lath have been used for this purpose they may be lowered or dropped later in the morning and pulled up earlier in the afternoon of each day. If what is known among florists as "permanent shading" has been used it should be rubbed with the broom once in a while. This will take enough off each time to give light to the plants. More air (by opening the ventilators wider) should be given; also leave some top air on all night. With these little changes no let-up in the amount of water supplied to roots of the plants must be made. In parts of the country where the hu- midity is excessive the customary daily .spi-aying and damping down of the house should cease. A good water- ing over the whole of the plants about every third or fourth day, according to outside conditions of the weather, will be found to give all the water and moisture they require. Another import- ant part in the welfare of cattleyas which is often overlooked through press of other work is the periodical setting over of the plants and the ty- ing up of the new- growths where they hang down below the old bulbs. Though this is a simple matter it is by no means the least important, ' and it means quite an increase in the cut of flowers in more ways than one. Oncidium varicosum causes a lot of worry from now on, owing to little snails having such a fondness for the flower spike. These pests by some un- known means get into the potting compost and seem to wait for the flower spikes to grow, and if not watched very carefully will cut off every flower spike. This, of course, means the loss of the crop for the season. There is no remedy but to set the plants in a convenient place, so they can be examined by the aid of a lamp every night or early morning. While the bulbs of these plants are maturing they need all the assistance they can get in the way of more light and should receive water in good quan- tities twice a week. Dendroblum Pha- lEenopsis Schroederianum is a native of the hot regions of New Guinea and is a very fine orchid for commercial purposes, but it does not seem to be handled by many growers with the success it deserves. Yet its needs are very simple. It succeeds well with cattleyas, but requires slightly less shading than these plants and a longer period of rest after it is through blooming. Very seldom does an im- portation of these plants arrive in this 426 The American Florist. Sept. 13, country. It is said that orchid col- lectors have great hardships to en- dure in gathering them, hut when they are obtainable a florist who manages cattleyas well can make no mistake in buying a few hundred plants, and by observing the following directions should And them a paying investment. The flowers when used with lily of the valley are unsurpassed for table dec- oration, and the demand is steadily increasing. From the month of August to Christmas there is no difiiculty in keeping up the supply. The uninitiated on first seeing an importation of these plants hesitates to buy them, for they look like dried sticks. However, if the buyer examines them and finds, the canes free from small holes about the size of a pin head he can buy them with safety, but should the small holes spoken of be noticed he should leave them alone, because they are almost sure to be affected with what is known as the dendrobrium beetle (icyletaorus perforans). a dangerous chap to be around, as there is ho known remedy but burning the plants, or the affected parts rather. When an importation of these plants is received lay them, one layer thick. on a warm, sunny bench, spraying them daily. Do not worry about them for they may not start into growth for months. After a time examine them. Any that have made a growth about an Inch long should be potted firmly into small pots, using three parts peat to one part sphagnum moss. First fill the pots half full of crocks. As each plant is potted drive in a stake to tie the bulbs to, then stand quite close together on a sunny bench, so that one plant can support the other. Do not give any water for some time. All they will need will be a good syringe on bright days. As the new growth advances they will commence to root into the compost. When this is noticed, heavier syringing may be given and when the flower spikes com- mence to come from the top of the bulb, still more water will be required, and so on until all the flowers on the .spike have developed. Coming from a warm country, these plants do not need nearly so much air as catfleyas, but it is always easy to find a suita- able place for them in the cattleya house, in a sunny spot, away from. the ventilators. There they can remain all the year round. When in flower the top ventilators should be left open a little at night. If the house is closed up tight it will create too much moist- ure and, cause many of the first flow- ers to open on each spike to go to sleep before the rest of the buds open, Avhich, of course, spoils the looks and \-aIue of the spike. The growth of the new bulb is very rapid. About four months is all the time it takes to mature each growth and flower. After the flower is cut no water is needed for several months. They live on the moisture in the hotise and an occasional syringe. If a night temperate of about 60 degrees is main- tained, they will commence to grow again about the month of May. Then, just the same treatment as above is needed for the following season. If a big quantity of plants are grown, it is a good plan to divide them and place half of them in another house, where the night temperature is kept five degrees or more lower, but they should be placed in a dry, sunnyj po- sition also. By doing this, the seison of flowering may be extended ;two months. Treated in this manner they will go on for at least three yearfe in the same pots without any furthe^ re- potting. The long rest they receive seems to keep them in good health. From time to time young plants form on the ends of the old bulbs. These should be taken off when they \ are seen to be making new roots 'and placed in small pots. These trefited the same as imported plants make. fine plants in a year's time. '. C. Y. Pkipede. , Calantlie Cooksonae. Hitherto the beautiful Calanthe Har- risi has been regarded as the finest pure white member of the genus, but pride of place must now be given to C. Cook- sonae, which has flowers of large size, and great purity. C. Harrisi was , one parent. It was awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society. Montgomery, Ala. — W. B. Denny, formerly employed at one of the larg- est' cut flower stores in New Orleans, has opened a florist establishment here. Beavee, Pa. — T. M. Fitzgerald is add- ing 5,000 square feet of glass to, his range and erecting a building 42x50 feet for a garage and for storage pur- poses. ' . F Carthage, Mo. — Thomas R. Johnson .of Joplin has paid Oscar De Graff of the same place $8,000 for the former Finn Greenhouses, Forest and Cleven- ger streets, this city. DENDROBIUM PHALAENOPSIS, I9I3- The American Florist. 427 CATTLEYA LABIATA. THE CARNATION. Seasonable Notes. The plants lifted from the field and planted Into the houses during July will have secured a good root hold by this time, and it is Important that they now be given every encourage- ment to build up a healthy, robust plant to start off on their winter's work. The first very important thing to take into consideration is to get the soil into condition so that the water will soak through it freely and dry out evenly. To do this the sur- face of the beds should be leveled up so that there are no low places to take the water more freely than others. If the soil appears to be spongy a little firming down should be given it. The carnation is not at home in a heavy, stiff soil, but one that is in- clined to be soft and mushy is equally bad. For the plants to do their best the soil in the beds should be firm and porous enough to dry out evenly. As the plants become thoroughly well established all shading should be re- moved from the glass so that they will get the full light. Once they be- come rooted in the soil growth will be very rapid. To prevent any soften- ing of the growths it is necessary that they be given plenty of light and air, and anything that has a tendency to cause a close, moist atmosphere must be avoided to guard against stem rot and diseased foliage. This is the time of year when we can expect steadily warm days and chilly nights, with heavy dews, and early in the afternoon it will cease to dry up very much, consequently extra caution should be exercised as regards the watering, so that it is finished early enough in the day to enable the plants to be reasonably dry by nightfall. The wires and strings to support the plants should be ready as soon as the other work is finished. It is a great pleasure to see each house com- pleted with wires and strings, then we can feel that everything is ready for business. But before wiring be sure that all decayed foliage is re- moved from the plants. It is much easier to do it at this time than later. The later planted stock should be watched closely so that as they begin to get roothold the shading can be removed. Also encourage root action by keeping the surface of the soil open by frequent scratchings. Any planting in still to be done should be finished up without delay, it being now late for the plants to get fully established enough to pro- duce an early crop of iiowers with long stems, and the later the plants are brought in the longer they take to recover, thus receiving a much greater check than earlier planted stock. Many of the plants will be pushing up to bloom right away. Judgment should be exercised in this regard, however. Allow only those to bloom that have made sufficient growth to stand it. . C. W. Johnson. Massachusetts Agricultural College. As yet no permanent arrangements have been made for the successor of Professor B. A. White, who goes to Cornell University as the head of the floricultural department, but B. J. Canning, who has been curator of the botanic gardens at Smith College for many years, will probably assume the instructional work for the fall or until, a new man is appointed. Clark L. Thayer, a graduate of the M. A. C. in 1913, will assist in the work of the department. BLOOMlNGTOir, ILI. — A suit for .$1,200 damages has been filed against the Phoenix Nursery Co. by Mary B. Schuster. She alleges the amount is due for ten shares of capital stock. 428 The American Florist, Sept. 13, THE ROSE. Three Novelties of 1913. Great results are expected, no doubt, from the new roses every season, and especially the season of 1913, by those trying out the three novelties, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Milady, and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. If given a fair trial we ex- pect to hear splendid reports from all three of the above varieties, as they have all been thoroughly tried out by the introducers. But we have yet to find out how profitably they can be grown as standard commercial roses. However, it may be several years be- fore the growers get the growing points down fine, as is always the case with the new ones. One doesn't have to stretch one's memory very far to recall the many attempts to grow our grand old standby Killarney. The writer remembers the first season with Killarney. Although the plants were thrifty and the stems often reached 18 to 20 inches in length (which was fair at that time), the flowers "went a-begging" for some unknown reason. Still we didn't hesitate to graft all the wood we could gather, for it surely did looH good to us, and the next season was another story. We couldn't cut them fast enough and as we had not succeeded in increasing the length of stems to speak of, it proved that the shortness of the stems the first season wasn't the drawback. The buying public simply had failed to size up the Killarney and give it a place. Which may follow in regard to the three va- rieties we have this season, which are mentioned above. There are sections where Lady Hill- ingdon does not seem to make a hit, whereas, in many localities it is in great demand. The same with Mrs. Aaron Ward and others. Still the two latter varieties with Sunburst are growing more popular day by day. So, Mr. Grower, do not be in too great a hurry to slight any new variety the first season you may happen to grow it. It's ten to one you will be more successful the second and third season with any of them. The very best way to satisfy oneself is to visit the large growers during the winter — not only one, but several. See what they are doing on a larger scale with the new things. It isn't at all likely that a grower — an introducer — is going to take a chance on a variety that doesn't prove its worth by a thorough trying out and one need 'not buy a "pig in a poke" nowdays for one can always view tlie new things and see them growing at all seasons of the year pre- vious to their being put on the mar- ket. We predict the three varieties — Mrs. Charles Russell, Mrs. Geo. Shaw- yer and Milady — will be found up to the standard of American introductions and each will find a place for itself. We must have new things. Every year finds the flower-loving public looking for something new and we might say something denoting "class." The average customer doesn't ask for just a dozen pink roses or red roses, but hands out the name and they afe somewhat nicer than the customers of a decade ago, when Perle went by the name of Mareohal Neil. Does this edu- cation of the customer do any harm? No, not in a thousand years. The more the customer knows about the flowers themselves and how they are grown and led to understand the dif- ficulties, the untiring care, the pains- taking and the expense attached to the growing end and the store end of the business, the sooner we will be given the full appreciation of values for our products. And come to think of it, the discriminating buyer isn't so very, very particular about having several growths added to the stems in order to increase their length. What they want is "finish" in the flowers. Can we have both? Isn't the long drawn out stem just a little overdone here of late? E. Carried Over Roses. James B. Foley. Secretary-Elect Chicago Florists' Chib. EO. AMEEICAN FLORIST : Should roses carried over the sec- ond year in solid beds be dried off and cut back? If so, is it best to cut back hard or thin out? How long should they be kept dry and what is the best time to dry them off? How soon after starting them up should feeding be- gin? R. S. Maryland. It is rather late to dry off roses for this season. From July 1 to August COOK COUNTY FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION PICNIC AT KARTHAUSER'S GROVE, SEPTEMBER 7. J9'3- The American Florist. 429 15 is the best time for this work, or earlier, according to the number of houses carried over and for what pur- poses, etc. R. S. does not name the variety or varieties he is currying over, which leaves out a' very impor- tant part of the question. HiAvever, I would suggest withholding the water for a few days only, and then trim out only the dead and useless wood. 'I'hen break up the surface of the soil ruther >"OUghly to a depth of an inch or two and apply about 25 pounds of ground bone to every 100 square feet oC bed surface. Put on a good layer of cow manure and water thoroughly. Stir the mulch frequently to allow the air to reach the soil. In using this i|uan- tity of bone meal one should allow the plants plenty of water. Liquid manure could be used later, about No- vember 1, according to the vigor of the plant.s. E. Chlcagfo Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel LaSalle, September 4, President French in the chair. Receiving reports of committees was the principal business of the meeting, J. B. Deamud present- ing that of the transportation com- mittee on the Minneapolis trip, and T. E. Waters made a preliminary state- ment on the picnic, the full report be- ing deferred until the next meeting. James Morton, 143 North Wabash ave- nue, was elected to membership. The November meeting was decided upon for the next ladies' night, the date be- ing November 6, which occurs during the week of the great annual exhibition ■of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held at the Art Insti- tute in cooperation with the Horticul- tural Society of Chicago and the Chi- cago Florists' Club, November 5-7. Florian D. Wallace, the greenhouse windstorm insurance man. Insurance Exchange building, Chicago, gave an instructive talk on greenhouse insur- ance against wind, fire and hail and much ijiterest was taken in his dis- course by everyone present. Mr. Wal- lace has now arranged to write wind- storm insurance on greenhouse prop- erties and is working hard to arrange for greenhouse insurance against hail and fire at reasonable rates. The rate already fixed for windstorm insurance on greenhouses is $15 per thousand, the policy covering a period of three years. Secretary E. C. Toepel, having to leave this section of the country on account of failing health, tendered, his resignation and James B. Foley, 2122 South Ridgeway street, was .elected to serve as secretary during the unex- pired term. Much regret was expressed with Mr. Toepel's leaving, every mem- ber of the club realizing the perplex- ing and laborious duties necessary to make the work of the office the con- spicuous success it has been during the past few months. Horticultural Society of New York. -The Horticultural Society of New Tork, held an exhibition in the Museum building, Brox Park, Septem- ber 6-7. Gladioli and dahlias were the most noteworthy features. Consider- ing the fact that gladioli have been very poor this season there were some very creditable blooms. In this sec- tion a considerable feature was the exhibit of John Lewis Childs, Flower- field, N. Y. A novelty, to many, ex- hibited by others was the chrysanthe- mum sunflower, which is practically a sunflower without the dark center. There was a collection of herbaceous flowers exhibited by the park authori- ties. OBITUARY. William Henry Maule. William Honry Maule, one of Phll- adelphia'.s best known seedsmen, died as the ri-s\ilt of a stroke of apoplexy, Wednesday, September .">, aged 50 years. Death came suddenly while Mr. Maule w.-ia at the Now York Club, New York, of which ho was a mem- ber. He was apjiarently in good health and had just arrived with Mrs. Maule from a motor trip through the Berk- shires. After registering at a hotel he left to visit friends at the club with whom he was conversing when the seizure came. He fell back un- conscious in his chair and died an hour later, all medical attention prov- ing of no avail. Mr. Maule was born and received his education in Philadelphia. His father was Chas. P. Maule, a promi- nent lumberman. His wife was for- merly Miss Mary Heiskell and both The Late John B. Nugent, Sr. were prominent socially. In addition to his seed business he published the Practical Farmer. Wherever seeds are dealt in or planted the name of William Henry Maule is a well-known and hlghl5' respected one. He began an exclusive mail-order business in a small waj^ about 35 or 36 years ago and his list of customers was short and his catalogues were small, and few in num- ber. Today the Maule firm makes en- tries of every postofBce in the United States, 57 large ledgers being necessary for this purpose. His last run of cata- logues numbered 400,000 and the post- age amounted to $24,000. Nearly half a million customers in all parts of the world rely on the Maule seeds because they have always found them just as represented. The 178-page catalogue lists more than 2,500 different articles and at planting time the orders come in so fast a large force of girls, each an expert at the work, is required merely to open the mail. ■ Only recently Mr. Maule erected a thoroughly modern eight-story ware- house of reinforced concrete, at Twen- ty-first and Arch streets, Philadelphia, the great expansion of his business ne- cessitating more space. The offices at nil Filbert street were retained, and in addition to the two city establish- ments he maintained two large seed farms, one at Newfleld, N. J.,' and an- other at VlUanova, Pa., where he also made his home. Mr. Maule was active in furthering the Interests of the trade and will be sadly missed by si'f-ilsnicu ami other trio-nds. He was a iiK'Hibir of the Union League Club, the Uaf(|uft Club and the Art Club of Philadelphia. He was a regular attendant of the Epis- copal church and took an active part in churc'h work. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. C. M. P. Her- ring of Philadelphia and Miss Ethel Jolin B. Nug-ent, Sr. .Tohn B. Nugent, Sr., the oldest flor- ist in New York city and so far as we are aware, the oldest in this coun- try, died at his home, 1025 Lexington avenue. New York, September 6, in the ninety-second year of his age. He was born in Ireland April 8, 1822. He came to this country 41 years ago, he being then 50 years old, and having a wife and family. He established a florist business on Park avenue, where he remained for many years. In late years the business has been carried on at 789 Madison avenue. Until he re- tired three years ago, he was active in the business. Mr. Nugent was a man of fine character and was highly esteemed by his fellow craftsmjen and a large circle of friends. His wife died in 1900. Since that time the members of his household have been his son, William F. Nugent, and a granddaughter. Miss Josephine Delno Crockett. Mr. Nugent was a member of Monitor Lodge .528, F. and A. M., which conducted funeral services at the home at 8 p. m., September 8. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery at 11 a. m. September 9. He is sur- vived by two sons, one daughter and the granddaughter previously men- tioned. The sons are John B. Nu- gent, Jr., well known in the trade, and William P. Nugent. The daugh- ter is Mrs. Marion Griggs. A. F. F. Minneapolis. The success of the recent S. A. F. convention and the interest shown by local people in the advancement of horticulture has put new life into the florists' organizations in the Twin Cities. Campaigns of education start- ed years ago are showing more re- sults than ever before, due no doubt to the excellent publicity given flori- culture during the past few months by the newspapers of the northwest, the approval of the park board in the local florists' efforts and the favorable comment by the public at large. Without question the outdoor garden adjoining the National Guard Armory will be permanent and will improve from year to year. Twin City people who have summer homes at the various lakes adjacent to the cities are returning home. Par- ties are again in vogue and as a re- sult business has improved consider- ably during the last two weeks. W. F. Holmes has moved his estab- lishment from 910 Nicollet avenue to 10 South Seventh street. The table decorations at the state fair last week resulted in the award- ing of the first prize to the Minne- apolis Floral Co.: second to Holm & Olson, and third to Yerxa Bros. Miss Whitted and her friend Miss Starke are spending a few days at the former's bungalow at Pelican Lake. The trip was made by automobile. BATTLE Creek, Mich. — The ninth an- nual exhibition of the Grand Trunk Horticultural Society, held here August 26-27, was the most successful in the society's history. There were more than 800 entries. 430 The American I'lorist. Sept. 13, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00'; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us chan'g^e of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our corresoondents, THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTRNTS. The uew tariff law 421 Suggestions for i^Iaut growers 422 — Dahlias 422 — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 422 — Cinerarias 422 — Violets -.422 — Anemone Japonica 422 — Conifers for tire garden 422 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (illns.) 423 Cineraria bybrida (illus. ) 423 Retail trade 424 — G. Meyer's large decoration order 424 — Mothers' day at Cleveland 424 — September morn in the store of Jas. Eadie Co.,. Cleveland, O. (illus.) 424 — Wm. C. Zimmermann's delivery car (illus.). 425 Report of the S. A. P. botanist 424 Orchid notes 425 — Dendrobium Phalaenopsis ( illus. 1 42G — Calanthe G'oolisouae 42(j — Cattleya labiata (illus. ) 427 The carnation 427 — Seasonable notes 427 The rose 428 — Three novelties of 1913 428 .Tames B. Foley (portrait) 428 Cook County Florists' Association picnic (il- lus.) 428 Ciiicago Florists' Club 429 Obituary — William Henry Maule 429 — John B. Nugent, Sr., (portrait) 429 Washington 430 Chicago 438 Cincinnati 439 Cleveland 440 Pittsburg 442 T^ew York 444 St. Louis 450 The seed trade 4.52 — Louisville onion sets 452 — The late William Henry Manle (portrait). .452 — The crops .,452 Minnesota state fair 454 The nursery trade 456 — Millions of trees imported 45(J American Cemetery Superinteudents 456 Market gardeners 458 — Greenhouse notes 458 Florists' fertilizers 4(50 — Experiment shows value of fertilizers 460 Philadelphia 460 The allied trades 468 — Aphine in England 468 — The back-to-boiler system 468 THE third International Refrigera- tion Congress and Exposition will be held at the International Amphithea- tre, Forty-second and Halsted streets, Chicago, September 17 to October 1. The first of these was held at Paris in 1908 and the second at Vienna in 1910. The secretary is "W. E. Skin- ner, 817 Exchange avenue, Chicago. Dry Weather. Jacksonville, 111., September 8. — While we have everything housed and the stock is in fine condition we are hauling water to take care of it, and this we have done for three weeks. We haul about 5,000 gallons per day, which costs us something like $16. Everything outside is smaller than when planted. Corn that has had only one rain in our neighborhood looks good and will make a fair crop. Business fair with stock scarce throughout this part of the state as all we have is indoor stock and we are cutting some good carnations as well as roses. Joseph Heinl & Sons. The Minneapolis Convention. A WORD OP APPBECL4.TI0N. The local committees in charge of the arrangements of the convention of the Society of American Florists, held in our city August 19-23, wish to ex- press their sincere thanks to all who have helped to make the convention of our national society the great suc- cess it was. To his honor, the mayor, whose ad- dress of welcome to our guests cap- tured their hearts and made them feel at home; To the honorable board of park com- missioners, whose action in giving the use of the land and preparing same, together with the contribution of plants and labor which made possible the outdoor plant exhibit, and whose musical entertainment at Lake Harriet was enjoyed by our guests; To the daily press and trade papers which accorded us liberal space, and rendered in their issues good accounts of the society's aim and work and the convention's deliberations and achieve- ments; To the Civic and Commerce Associa- tion whose assistance in publicity work before and during the convention was of the greatest help toward the success of the meeting; To the merchants and others who through cash donations, advertisements in our Souvenir Album and the loan of autos, etc., made the entertainment of our guests possible and a source of pleasure to all; To the hotels who so well provided for the comfort of our guests, and to the people of our city in general who in one way or another gave us their support and good will in our under- taking. Our friends and guests have de- parted for their homes with nothing but praise and the best of feelings to- wards our city and its people, all due to the assistance given us in our efforts to bring about these happy re- sults. Again, we thank you. Convention Executive Committee, Minneapolis Florists' Club, Minnesota Florists' Ass'n. Detroit, FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The Florists' Club meeting Monday evening, Setpember 1, was held on the lawn of J. F. Sullivan's residence, and was fairly well attended. Frank Dan- zer, the new president, presided, and the new secretary, R. Wells, assumed his duties for the ensuing year. Pres- ident Danzer gave an address upon taking the chair, outlining his views upon the work he deemed necessary for the club the following year. He gave timely notice to the various com- mittees he appointed that he expected them to do their full duty, and those derelict would be excused and substi- tutes named that would willingly do the work assigned them. R. Wells, the new secretary, gave an interesting and optimistic talk, and promised his best efforts for the club's welfare. Wilfred J. Mahon, a visitor from Cleveland, gave an address upon the value of concerted action in club life, and aroused much enthusiasm among the members present. Ex-President E. A. Scribner gave an interesting ac- count of his visit to the convention at Minneapolis, describing in detail the various features of the exhibition there, and the beauties of the parks of that hustling city. A resolution was passed praising the hospitality ex- tended by the florists of the Twin Cities to the visiting delegates. The , club held its annual summer outing September 4 on Belle Isle, where about ', 75 members of the trade and their families engaged in an interesting pro- gramme of games of amusements, chief of which was the ball game be- tween the retailers and wholesalers, the former winning by a score of 14 to 9. Robert Flowerday, superintend- ent of the Island, was most generous to the visitors, supplying all with re- freshments in the field pavilion. J. F. S. Washington. Joe. Merritt is sending in some very fine dahlias. He says that he will have the finest blooms of the flower ever seen on the local market before the end of the month. He is also ship- ping about 500 hardy ferns every month to Philadelphia. Still they keep calling for more. The bowling club has started in now for the season with a large member- ship and are holding a prize bowling contest every Wednesday night. Any member of the Washington Florists' Club is welcome. Meetings every Wednesday at 8 p. m., Rathskeller alleys. Aug. Mayer, who has taken over John Allen's place in Georgetown, is sending in some very nice asters. His houses are filled with a nice lot of roses, sweet peas and carnations. H. Pfister and wife are enjoying their vacation at Atlantic City, as are also Mrs. R. Stauff, E. Neidomanski and wife and daughter. Stock is beginning to look a little better. Dahlias and asters are plen- tiful, with prices very reasonable. Visitors : George Maunz of Reed & Keller, New York. G. C. D. Northeastern Michigan Fair. THE FLOWER SHOW. It has been the writer's privilege to attend flower shows of many descrip- tions, but the one given under the auspices of the Saginaw and Bay City Floral Association at the Northeastern Michigan fair was in many respects the best. When you take into con- sideration that this association has been in existence just a few months, that it was obliged at its own expense to remodel the building in which it made the display, that the florists of Saginaw almost depleted their places of good plants to make a creditable display in a city some distance from them (for they chartered interurban freight cars to take their products to the fair) and then to compete for prizes that did not pay the expense of transporting, that every member of this society did his part by bringing the best he had, is it a w^onder that I say it was in many respects the best exhibition I have ever seen? I consider that this show was up to the minute, as it gave an opportunity to the people of a large rural section to enjoy something that had never been their privilege before. I often think that the trade does not give enough attention to the rural districts, as since the advent of the rural mail delivery the people of small communi- ties receive magazines and other litera- ture dealing with things that we as a trade are vitally interested in. If given an opportunity at meetings of this kind to view the things that they have often read about It creates a desire in them for our products and opens up a new field where we can dis- pose of goods to a profit. I trust that organizations like the one giving this show will spring up in other sections, that the members will work as a unit as this one has done to further the best interests of our profession to the good of all. A. F. L. Hi ^9^- The American Florist. 431 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where jinswers lire to Ih« niJiiliMi rroiii ili cni-ii>M> iDct'iits i'\tr:i ioctt\er i»ij.Ui;;c, i-l ..llU-e Situation Wanted— By competent urower: single; have wood references. Address Key 877. care American l-'lorist. Situation Wanted- Private gardener; sober, industrious and competent man. Illinois pre- ferred. K.ey XX, cure American Florist. Situation Wanted -ICxperienced store man in Chicaso. Wases. $20.CK) per week. Address. Key 885, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By a voune man of 25. with 3 years' experience: knows French and German as well as Enniisli: understands propaffatins. crow- inn and forcing ol all kinds of creenhouse stock. Vicinity of Ohio iireferred. Address Key 891, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A single man to prow good Car- nations. $14.00 per week. Send copy of reference. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Help Wanted— Vouns man to work as assistant under foreman in carnations and mums. $12.00 per week: steady job for right man. Address. Key 890. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Thoroughly experienced girl for general work in a Chicago retail store. Good wages to the right party. Address. Key 888. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Youne man for our nursery office: must have some previous experience. Give full particulars in first letter. Address Key 881, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around Al Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address. Key 870, care American Florist. Help Wanted— About Oct. 1st, experienced man as assistant in our shipping room. United States Cut Flower Co., Eimira. N. Y, HelpWanted— Assistant gardener, single, 18-20 years old; all around man. Wages $35 00 a month, board and room all year around, Paul P. Maillard, Head Gardener. National Soldiers' Home, Maine. Help Wanted— An all around good man, to work under a foreman. State wages expected in first letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas. Help Wanted— A good gardener, at home in greenhouse and outdoor work. Married and strictly temperate; wages $60.00 per month with 5-room cottage on place. Apply to G. SWENSON. R. P. No. l,Box5. Elmhurst. 111. Help Wanted— Three young men. plant growers, capable of growing Christmas and Easter plants, chrysanthemums, ferns and all first-class stock. Steady employment and first-class wages to the right men. Address, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., Ltd, New Orleans, La. Help Wanted— A neat-appearing saleslady cap- able of doing design work and accustomed to han- dle the best trade to assist in a progressive retail store in a growing Iowa city. Must come well recommended and be experienced. No others need apply. Address, Key 883. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Landscape draftsman, a young man who is industrious and sober who understands drafting and laying out grounds. We desire one who is capable of taking up office work and corre- spondence. We have a good position open and one of advancement. Write, giving number of years experience, reference and salary desired. Holm & Olson. Inc-, Nurserymen and Landscape Architects, 20-22-24 WestSth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. For Sale — Flower store, fine location near ele- vated station: richest parish in Chicago; owner of building undertaker. 'Address. Key 889, care American Florist. For Sale- Ice box. 7 ft. U in. long. 4 ft. 9 in. wide. 9 ft. high. Price. .1=15.00. Bkkksford. 2231 Seminary .Ave,, Chicago. For Sale -ln.OOO ft. of glass at a bargain in best (own (or its size in Illinois; no competition, a money maker. .Address, Key 8S1. care .American Florist. For Sale— .^ good set of second hand store lix- tures hv :i prominent Chieago retail florist. Pur- chaser can select whatever article he desires and need not take the entire lot. Address Key 892. care American Florist. For Sale— 1 second hand No. 7 Brickset Furman water boiler, 4 sections: has heated I.S.dUO (ect of ylass; with tittings. $2S.O0. One vontilatini.: mach- ine with 20 arms. Moninger, Chicago, only $6.75. big bargains; must sell i|uick. Address Archias Floral Co..Sedalia, Mo. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouse, 10,000 sti. ft. of glass: modern Concrete, Iron and Wood construc- tion, double strength glass, steam heated, electric lights, city water, built in 1909. Best condition. Population. 14,000: location, Oklahoma. Price right. Address. D. B. N.. Box 82, Clarion, Iowa. For Sale On account of being located near center of city nearingSO.OOO people, on high priced land, and the only green- house establishment in many hundred square mites, I want to remove all greenhouses, plants and material and sell to suitable party, who would like to locate on ground near city for less money. A line opportunity for live man with small capital in the best city along the Ohio River, with cheapest fuel in United States (gas 5c per 1000 ft.). C. S. WELCH, Huntington, W. Va. A real live experienced man in the seed business. One capable of taking charge of an ofl&ce. Salary no object. If pre- ferable, could invest small amount of money but this is not necessary. When answering state fully, experience, age, nationality, etc. Address, Key 875, care American Florist. NIGHT FIREMAN Strictly sober man. $15.00 per week to the right party. SINNER BROS. 6516 RIDGE AVENUE, CHICAGO. Help Wanted For retail ston.-, young man or lady, must have experience in design work and SL-lling. Give references and state .salar)' uxpi'ctfd. Addri.-ss, The Lor^us Co., West Chester, Pa. WANTED Several good carnation growers. Also a few good wholesale store salesmen. Key 887, Care American Florist. FOR SALE. An up-to-date Greenhouse Plant in a live Western city of .S5.0nO inhabitants; plant consists of three houses, each 24x110, one 10x60 built 3 years ago. Boiler shed 16x72. Steam heated with a 45 H. P. Ames return tubular boiler, large enough to heat ten more greenhouses. Electric lights, city water, cement floor in boiler shed, cement walks in greenhouses. Planted with 6,000 A No. 1 Carna tions. Local and shipping trade; no trouble to sell stock were place five times as large. Soil pre- pared for two years. Fifty hotbed sash and frames. Three lots 50x175 or as many more as buyer would want. 4-room modern bungalow on lot adjoining greenhouses which I would sell or rent. For the best of reasons this place must be sold at a bar- gain price. $3,000 cash, balance your own terms. Full particulars, price, reason for selling and photos will be mailed to interested parties. R. W. ALTMAN, (Hudson Ave.) OGDEN, UTAH. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Trade Directory i for 913 mHE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1913 , fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribu- tion. It contains 560; pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. ' Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues. Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Ceme- teries, Landscape Architects, EiperimentStationHortlculturlsts, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, II.!,., tr. S. A. Contains 560 Pages NOW READY* Price $3.00 Postpaid 432 The American Florist, Sept. IJy ^uiiiiiii mill mil II II I I I mill mimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiMiimimmi i iiimiimmi i mi i \^ ^ Having decided to resume business as a WHOLESALE FLORIST, I wish to notify my friends that I have secured the store at 53 West 28th Street, New York, which is well adapted to the requirements of a Wholesale Florists' Business, and is in the center of the CUT FLOWER MARKET DISTRICT. Q Consignments of stock are solicited and consigners are assured that their con- signments will be handled with a full knowledge of market conditions and to the best advantage. flAn experience extending over 25 years in the Cut Flower Commission Business, justifies me in the assertion that all consignments entrusted to me, will have the same attention that growers themselves could give to their products in open market, plus the assurance which comes from an intimate knowledge of the trade and trade conditions in New York. ^ Our facilities are such that consignments, great or small, will be well cared for, and the handUng of all flowers will be in the direction of the best returns to be offered by the market. Correspondence Solicited. JOHN YOUNG 53 West 28th Street, mJSZ ISe. NEW YORK CIH. -.iimimiimmmimiimmiimiiiiiii mil miimiiiimmimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii immiiimmmiiiiiiiii i miiiiimi iiiiiiiiimm i iiiiiii imiiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiiih- Altiany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. About 30 members were present at the September meeting of the Albany Florists' club, which was held at the establishment of Fred A. Danker, 744 Central avenue. Mr. Danker, as sec- retary of the clambake committee which was in charge of the outing held August 16, reported a balance of $76.80, which was turned into the treasury. Fred Goldring, of the pub- licity and flower 'show committees, re- ported that the committees expect to wind up their business by the next meeting. J. C. Gorman, with the Lord & Burnham Co., New York, was elect- ed a member. James H. Snyder, a vio- let grower of Rhinebeck, asked the members to visit him again this year. Nineteen took the trip September 19 last and this year Xi signified their willingness to go. Rhinebeck is 59 miles south of Albany on an old post- road. As the state highway is good for the distance it is expected that the trip will be made in an automobile bus at a date to be decided later. After the meeting refreshments were served through the courtesy of Mr. Danker and an inspection made of a few of his extensive greenhouses. His stock is abundant and in fine growing condition. NOTES. One of the interesting weddings of the season took place on September 3 at noon at the home of Frederick Goldring and wife of Slingerland when their daughter. Miss Grace Goldring, was married to Clarence E. Ostrander of Albany. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H. M. Boyce, pastor of the Slingerland Methodist Episcopal church. The parlors were prettily decorated with golden rod, asters, vines and other seasonable plants and flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander are enjoying a wedding trip in the Adi- rondacks and upon their return will reside at 1156 Madison avenue, Al- bany. Fred Goldring, father of the bride, was for a number of years president of the Albany Florists' Club. An interesting exhibition was held in the lake house, Washington park, where the children who participated in the garden contest this summer brought their bouquets. The contest is under the auspices of the Albany Woman's Club and prizes will be awarded. About 2,000 home gardens have been reported to the committee in charge. Each bouquet is in a vase or fruit jar filled with water and at- tached to it are the competitor's name, address, and school attended. Two prizes will be given later for short essays by the children relating ex- periences with their gardens. John E. Sambrook and wife of Watervliet and Mrs. Sambrook's two sisters have returned from an auto- mobile tour of two weeks covering the Berkshires and coast resorts in New England and New York. R. D. New York Florists' Club. After an intermission of two months the New York Florists' Club again met on the evening of September 8. Though not an overflow meeting there was a good attendance and the hall was comfortably filled. President Siebrecht was in the chair and all the officers were present. Interesting reports were received from the dele- gates to the convention of the Society of American Florists at Minneapolis. A vote of thanks to the Minneapolis Florists' Club and the park commis- sioners of that city was unanimously recorded. Among those who spoke on the convention were Harry Bunyard, on the outdoor exhibits; Leonard Bar- ron, on the gardens of the northwest; F. H. Traendly on transportation secrets; John Donaldson on bowling; M. C. Ebel on matters of general in- terest; John G. Esler on hail in the northwest, and Joseph A. Manda on sports. President Siebrecht likewise had something to say. All the ad- dresses were interesting, some of them amusing, but' on one point all agreed : that it was a fine convention and that the hospitality of Minneapolis was un- bounded. For the committee on the New York Florists' Club outing, July 1, Chair- man Philip F. Kessler reported a small deficit. Chairman Harry Bun- yard of the transportation committee to Minneapolis also reported a small deficit. Max Schling and Chas. Len- ker made interesting talks. Pour new members were elected and there were two nominations for member- ship. A committee was appointed to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of John B. Nugent, Sr. EXHIBITS. The Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergen- field, N. J., Thos. W. Head, proprietor, exhibited a remarkably fine lot of dahlias. Among these were Andre, Cochineal, Kaiserin Auguste Victoria,. Geisha. Magician and Princess Juli- ana. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld. N. Y., exhibited gladioli in variety. Noteworthy exhibits were Mrs. F. M. Lupton, Lizzie, Salmon, Mrs. F. Pendleton, Sans Pareil, Canary Bird i and Princeps. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J., exhibited Helena, an earlj^ i flowering chrysanthemum. i A. P. F. Cbomwell, Conn. — Wolfganr Schwarz, for the last 18 years foreman of the palm . and fern department at the range of A. N. Pierson, Inc., ha» accepted a similar position with Holm- & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. 19^3- The American Florist. 433 Price $3.00 Postpaid, ? T HE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- pany's Trade Directory for J9I3,ful]y revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 560 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Hor- ticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade infor- mation. Published by the American florist Co. 440 S. Deaf bom St., Chicago, III., U. S. A. Contains 560 Pages, « NEW EDITION 434 The American Florist. Sept. ij. POEHLMAI 72-74 E, Randolph Si Supply Department. A^iT© a^x a' / ^^ r. 435 BROS. CO< Distance Phone, f^Vild^ 1^ £^ d\ II I indolph 35. V>lliV>AlvlVr9 IL.L« OTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send for it. HIDS Cut Flower Department. VALLEY GLADIOLI ASTERS ONCIDIUNS-Beautiful Yellow Sprays. Start Now by Placing a Regular Order for the Coming Season. its are in Good Supply and First- Class Stock. American Beauties Quality Flowers in large supply of short, medium and long. ROSeS and BeautleS are cut tight in bud for shipping. Dus repeat orders for our roses is the best proof that they are giving satisfaction. Why don't you try an order ? Easter , Carnations, Greens nCE:— The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mall between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning. Mailorders ent during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnestly advise Night Letter Tele- Special Delivery where shipments should be made Saturdays or Sundays. • City Store will close during September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. Plant Department. (Ul orders for Plants and Decorative Plants should be sent direct to the Green- I at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale—Best Grafted Rose Stock. arney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $110.00 per 1,000; $100.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots. F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. apreme Quality Own Root Stock. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. hmond, 2k2-inch, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per l.COO. Field-Grown Carnation Plants. Wliite Perfection, Mayday, Ward, Wlnsor, $6.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 Blooming Plants and Decorative Stock. Belmoreana and Forstieriana, immense stock of perfect s in all sizes from 4-in. to 10-in. plants, at prices ranging $4.50 per dozen to $16.00 each, according to size. Jddeliana, 21/2-in., $15.00 per 100. RobUSta, strong, 4-in. 8c each. xtra strong new stock, twice topped, strong 3-in. , $4 50 LOO, $40 00 per 1000. IS Sprengeri, 21/2 in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. IS Plumosus Nanus, 21/2-in , $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per ;xtra strong, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. IS HatCheri, strong, 2l/i-in., $2.50 per 100. 'a, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves per plant, jated, 15c per Uaf; green, 10c per leaf. Primula Obconica Grand., strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Gigantea, strong, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. FiCUS Pandurata, strong 6-in. , $3 50 each. Pandanus VeitChii, highly colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each; strong, 7-in., $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, 4in., 10c each. Berried Plants. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS AND CHERRIES. Celestial and Cluster Peppers, 3-inch $1 00 per doz. 4-inch 1.50 per doz. 5-inch 2.50 per doz. Jerusalem Cherries and Fra Diavola, same price as above. 436 The American Florist. Sept. 13, CHRYSAMHEMIMS Choice Yellow, (Golden Glow) $2.00 to $4.00 Per Dozen. These are all good blooms free from the sunburn which effects the very early flowers of this variety. NEW BEAUTIES FINE COLOR and STEM, Sunburst, Bulgarie, Rhea Reid, white and pink Killarney, Ward and Hillingdon. CARNATIONS, very good indoor stock. GREENS of all kinds Asparagus Sprengeri, Adlanfum and Common Ferns. No Smilax. Buy Direct of the Grower and get the Freshest, Choice Flowers in the Market. BAS8ETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, OFFICE and STORE, iuT^47-"i'4' 131 N. Wabash Ave., CIllCAfiO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. Mention t%e American Florist when writing Chicago STOCK STILL PLENTIFUL. There has not been any great change in the market conditions since the last writing, wliicli means tliat stocli; Of all kinds is still plentiful. Carna- tions are ai-riving in larger quantities and although the majority of the flow- ers are of the shorter grades, there is a fair supply of the long-stemmed stock. Asters are as plentiful as ever and gladioli are still seen at all the stores in large quantities and are now being sold in large lots at exception- ally low prices. America and Mrs. Francis King move best at the pres- ent low figures. Lilies are not very plentiful and are disposed of quickly. The supply of lily of the valley is equal to the demand and orchids are again seen in larger numbers at some of the stores. Beautiful spraj'S of oncidiums are now to be had, as well as fancy blooms of Cattleya labiata. Gardenias are in better supply. American Beauty roses are not as plentiful as last week and this is especially true in the shorter grades which are in good de- mand. The supply of other roses is still large and choice stock in all the leading varieties is obtainable. The new rose Mrs. Chas. Russell is in good condition' and is making many friends among local buyers. Rhea Reid, Sun- burst, Prince de Bulgarie and Mrs. Aaron Ward are in crop with most of the growers and are also having a good call. The weather was quite cool the opening days of this week and a change in the present market condi- tions is expected soon. A few brisk days would help the market consid- erably and from present indications this is very near. N. J. WIETOR AND HIS NEW LOCOMOBILE. NOTES. J. A. Mendel,' the West Eighteenth street florist, has already been indorsed as candidate for' sheriff of ' Cook Coun- ty on the regular democratic ticket. Mr. Mendel is wejl and favorably known to the trade and his many friends wish him success at the polls. The state fair will be held at Springfield this year October .3-11. The superintendent of horticulture is J. J. McComb, 3327 Potomac avenue. Chica- go, the superintendent of floriculture J. E. Taggart, Freeport. Walter S. McGee is back from a visit in northern Michigan and is again calling on the trade with his line of fertilizers, greenhouse materials and supplies. The stork paid a second visit to the Chas. Drissler home on September 3 when a 12-pound baby girl gladdened the household. No wonder Mr. Driss- ler was so happy at Wietor Bros.' store all this week. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will meet at the Tavern, West Washington street, next Thursday, September IS. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Paulus are rejoicing over the arrival of boy twins. '913- The American Florist. 437 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. BIG CROP OF BEAUTIES Unsurpassed Quality in all Lengths. Long, Medium and Short. ALSO A GOOD SUPPLY OF CHOICE SUNBURST. SHORT ROSES IN 1000 LOTS, $20 PER 1O0O. Send Your Orders Direct to tlie Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 inch stems 3 00 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 50 20 inch stems 1 25 16 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems $6 00 per 100 Short Beauties 4 00 per 100 Richmond , Per 100 KUlarney ^Select ....$6 00to 8 00 White Kiiiarney... /Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland "■ Short 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward j Sunburst i Per 100 Medium $8 00 Short $4 00 to 6 00 Roses, our selection. 3 00 Asters 1 00 to 2 00 Harrisii per doz. $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum ] oo Asparagus, per bunch 50c Ferns, per 1^000 $1 50 OUR LEADERS: Beauties-Roses CARNATIONS--LILIES--ASTERS GLADIOLI, VALLEY, EERNS and ALL OTHER GREENS We have the right stock at the right prices and 22 years' of actual experience in the wholesahng of cut flowers to go with it. Place your future orders with us. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street - - . CHICAGO, ILL. Miss M. C. Gunterberg greeted her friends and customers at the store this week after a delightful visit in Yellowstone Park and Minneapolis. She attended the Minneapolis conven- tion and narrowly escaped taking a plunge with the rest of the party when the pier broke. The directors of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association held a meeting on September 10. This firm is receiving a good supply of asters and is having a good call for America gladioli. D. Papatony, proprietor of the Briggs Floral Co., is more than pleased with the summer's business at his West Madison street store. Percy Jones has found it necessary to install another telephone to receive the incoming calls. Thos. McAllister has resumed his duties at the A. Lange store after a three weeks' rest. R. E. Kurowski, of the John C. Moninger firm, is the proud father of a baby boy. The Venetian Floral Co. has just opened a new store in the Venetian building. The Harry C. Rowe store on Mon- roe street has been carrying a for rent sign. . W. W. Fuller is back from 'a pleas- ant outing at Baldwin and Long Lake, Mich. L. L. May of Minneapolis, Minn., was a welcome visitor this week. John Sinner reports a brisk demand for fleld-grown carnation plants. 438 The American Florist. Sept. 13, WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Slock from Young Plants. CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. Per Dozen 24-111. stems $1 50 16-in. stems 1 26 12-in. stems 1 00 American Beauties Per Dozen 60 in. stems $3 00 48-ln. stems 2 50 36-iB. stems 2 25 30-ln. stems 2 00 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. perioo perioo Extra special $ 7.00 | Medium $4 00 Selects 6 00 | Good 3.00 Fancy 6 00 I Short stems 2.00 Roses, our selection - - - $3.00 Sunburst per loo Extra special $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good 4.00 to 5.00 HARRISII $10.00 to 12 50 PERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMILAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GAIvAX, per 1000 1.50 SPRENGERI, per bnnch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 The picnic given by the Cooli County Florists' Association at Karthauser's Grove last Sunday, Setpember 7, was a big success both financially and so- cially. John Zech and his able assist- ants handled the crowd very nicely, and if some went home disappointed it was their own fault. Dancing was the principal enjoyment, although the hustling gentlemen at the wheel of fortune made things interesting both afternoon and evening. Mrs. George Mohn says there is only one thing bet- ter than going to a picnic with her husband and that is going to two pic- nics with him. She is plannng to at- tend all the picnics next year. Bassett & Washburn received a wire- less message on September 8 from Mrs. Horton on board the steamer North American, just after the severe gale had struck the boat in the middle of Lalie Superior. She said she was feed- ing the fishes and if there were any mermaids in Lake Superior, it would help relieve her feelings to cast them her shoes. The proprietors hope that calmer weather will soon prevail, as her services are highly valued by the firm and are greatly missed during her absence. John Michelsen has returned from Rhinebeck, N. Y., where he called on violet growers in the interests of the E. C. Amling Co. Mr. Michelsen says that a good number of the growers in that vicinity are no longer growing violets and that the supply from the east this season will not be as large as in former years. Edward Schultz is again on deck at the Amling store, having returned from his vacation. At Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store or- chids are arriving in large quantities and beautiful sprays of oneidiums are attracting the attention of the buyers. The orchid department of this firm at the Morton Grove greenhouses is larger than some of our readers have any idea of and is worth an inspec- tion. The J. B. Deamud Co. has been disposing of a large quantity of gladi- oli all week as well as a good supply of all other seasonable stock. Orders keep coming in for the new "Pink Wonder" flower color and the sales on this article so far have exceeded all expectations. Peter Reinberg is cutting heavily in American Beauty roses and florists who have seen the Reinberg green- houses the past month say that the stock was never in better condition. Weiland & Risch think well of the new rose Mrs. Chas. Russell, which they are now growing. Their new seedling Dolly Varden, a beautiful rose of flesh pink color, is making many friends at the store. The many friends of Wm. Harts- horne regret to hear that the position of head gardener at the Joliet peni- tentiary was abolished last week. Mr. Hartshorne has filled this position for a number of years. Anyone desiring the group photo- graph taken at the Cook County Flor- ists' Club picnic September 7 can obtain same for 50 cents from Ed. Thompson, 7111 Rhodes avenue, phone Stewart 3038. Chas. F. Kenyon, of the South Bend Floral Co., South Bend, Ind.; G. Van Bochove of Kalamazoo, Mich., and A. C. Reicher of Michigan City, Ind., spent September 7 together in this city. At A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store trade is improving rapidly and both the local and shipping trade has been very good. American Beauty roses and Killarney are leaders here now. Hoerber Bros.' store has been in the hands of the painters this week and as a consequence the city sales force has been greatly handicapped in filling the many orders. Zech & Mann's shipments of carna- tions are unusually large now and they are still featuring American Beauty roses in addition to their usual fine line of stock. John Kruchten is again featuring a fine grade of home-grown gardenias, and from now on will receive regular daily shipments of this stock. Wietor Bros, have had a good call for roses this week, especially Sun- burst, which seems to be the favorite with local buyers. Mosconostos will open a new store in the Ohio building, Wabash avenue and Congress street, about Oc- tober 1. Erne & Klingel are booking orders for nursery stock for the Otto Witt- bold Nursery of Edgebrook. John Steinmetz and a party of friends are back from a successful duck hunt at Grass Lake. Mrs. H. A. Campiche, 6124 Bishop street, is planning on opening another store in the near future. Orr & Lockett are installing a new ice box in Bassett & Washburn's store. Phil Weinberg is now employed in Zech & Mann's shipping department. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES WHOLESALE cowmibbiuii FLOSISIS 56 BaM Randolph 64rM« GBICAGO We are ma ling a circu- lar this week full of bargains for everybody in the trade. If you have not jet received it write us for one this minute. : : : : If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. YOU LOSE MONEY if you do not get this list. Fred Hinks and Ed. Boulter are en route home and will sail from Liver- pool on September 13. Chas. W. McKellar reports a good demand for Cattleya labiata which is now coming in crop. West Michigan State Fair. HENET SMITH AND CKABB & HUNTEE WIN. Both Henry Smith and Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, carried off honors galore at the West Michigan state fair. Henry Smith won 15 first prizes in the flower and plant section and 12 second prizes in the same de- partment. His display of fruits was also fine, winning him 35 first and 12 second prizes. Crabb & Hunter won first prize for design work, this be- ing the sixth successive season for them in this class. They also won first for basket of flowers and general collection and eight other firsts. ^9^3- The American Florist. 439 Gardenias Largest Supply in the West. Regular Shipments Fine Home-Grown Sfocii Our Grower's gardenias houses are in excellent condition and his stock never was better. We are receiving a regular daily supply and can furnish you with very choice stock. . When ordering also bear in mind that we carry a full line of Cut Flowers and Greens. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 162 N. WABASH AVE., L. D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. BEAUTIES-KILLARNEYS ASTERS-GLADIOLI All our orders are filled with strictly fresh stock at all times. A. L. VALGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES j Central 7 "=- 1 \ Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO Milwaukee. ASTEBS AND GLADIOLI PLENTIFUL. There are plenty of asters and glad- ioli on the market. The new .stocK of carnations are beginning to come in but are of a short grade and not mov- ing very readily. Dahlias are also making their appearance but are not moving as readily as they should, ow- ing to the hot weather. There are plenty of roses of a good quality and they move readily. Enough greens to supply the demand. Lily of the val- ley has been somewhat scarce on this market as have Easter lilies. NOTES. The Milwaukee Florists' Club has put up a special section at the state fair grounds which is being used for professional florists and growers to ex- hibit their stock in. This is something new and no doubt will be a successful venture considering the number of ex- hibits being made. All florists ought to prepare for the coming year, as the entry fees are very reasonable. The Milwaukee Florists' Club will hold its annual picnic at Stubbelfeldt's Grove on Lake Michigan. In order to reach the grove take the Pox point car, get ofC at the Green Tree road and walk east to the lake. Florists, employes and friends are invited to at- tend. Gust. Rusch & Co. report business very satisfactory. They are receiving a lot of carnations and gladioli which find ready sale. An automobile trip and picnic was tendered the employes of the Rusch firm at Cedar lake last Sunday. H. W. Koerner has several new spec- imens of gladioli, one especially for which he has received some Very good offers. The two new varieties are American Wonder and Twilight Chief, both being good colors commercially. The Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting some fine Sunburst and Ward roses which are finding ready sale. This firm at present is busy in the erection of six new houses at their Brown Deer plant. Mrs. Seaman, with the Currie Bros. Co., is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. This firm reports business satisfactory for this time of the year. R. Leitz reports his little son much improved after the automobile acci- dent in which his leg and several ribs were broken. A. Leidigef is back in harness after spending some time at Cedar lake. This firm reports business very satis- factory. Manke Bros, of North Milwaukee have dissolved partnership, Wm. Manke having bought out the entire interests. The C. C. Pollworth Co. reports busi- ness satisfactory. This firm is busy with a carload of bulbs Just received. E. J. Manos, of the Nohos Co., re- ports business very good. Wm. C. Zimmermann has returned from a nineteen day boat trip on the lakes. Miss Ella Voelzke, with Gust. Rusch & Co., is enjoying a two weeks' vaca- tion. G. R. Cincinnati. CHOICE ASTERS IN DEMAND. The feature of last week's market was the good demand for fancy and choice asters. All of the receipts of this flower that came in the above named class sold, and sold in a hurry. Shorter and smaller stock met with a fair call. Roses are plentiful. This is particularly true of Pink and White Killarney, Taft and Ivory. Only the best met with a good sale. The aver- age call was, however, about the same as the week proceeding. American Beauty sales were much better than they were a fortnight ago. Carnations have begun to come in. The stock is fairly good when you consider that it is from the first cuts. The lily sup- ply has slackened so much that this flower is on the short side of the mar- ket. Cosmos from local growers is coming in. The stock so far has been excellent and has sold well. Gladioli move rather slowly. The offerings still contain quite a few choice and excellent blooms that enjoy a fairly good call. Other offerings are lily of the valley, dahlias, snapdragons and 440 The American Florist. Sept. 13, mi VmF-^ •"'''-■2 ''a 't,'j'."''r/ «yj>iv\»»- w\v\ RAEDLEIN BASKETS ARE BEST. Leading florists everywhere who appreciate value and style always select this line for it is unequalled anywhere at the prices asked. See this line and compare our prices before buying elsewhere, and you will save money. An illustrated price list will be mailed for the asking. Write for it now. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CBICAfiO, ILL tuberoses. The green goods line is amply supplied in every article but smilax. The supply of this is short of the call. NOTES. C. E. Critchell has returned to Cin- cinnati and is again at his desk. Mr. Critchell reports a good call for Amer- ican Beauty roses. J. T. Conger, the Hartwell florist, was very busy last week with funeral work. Chas. Pfeffer's sons of Ft. Thomas are cutting large lots of fine dahlias. Al. Murphy is spending a few weeks at Cheneaux Islands. H. Cleveland. ASTEKS IN FINE CONDITION. There are at the present time many very good asters arriving at the local market, large flowers with stems near- ly three feet long, in all colors. These are indoor grown. The late outdoor varieties are also much better than early stock, and can be had at rea- sonable prices. Carnations are more plentiful than last week and most of them being short stemmed flowers they naturally suffer some during the aster season. Some very fine American Beauty roses are offered, mostly in medium sizes, while the blooms are excellent. Kaiserin roses are still in fine shape with an excellent demand. Sunburst and Aaron Ward are being used quite extensively now. My Mary- land, Killarney, White Kiilarney and Mrs. Chas. Russell have the call in tea roses. Richmond roses move a little slower. Orders for lily of the valley and Easter liiles are being filled without any trouble now. String smilax has been scarce. Other greens are sufiicient to meet the demand. NOTES. "September morn" is the style of the window decoration at the James Eadie Co.'s store, which attracted con- siderable attention this week. This store has been remodeled and decor- ated, painted all in white, with birch bark covering the entire top and side walls, giving it a unique appearance. The old working force of the James Eadie Co. has been retained with sev- eral additions, one of them being Rus- sell Ball, recently with the Jones-Rus- ASTERS==GLADIOU and all other seasonable cut flowers and greens in quantity. Tell us your wants. J. B. DEANUD CO. L. D. Phone, Central 3155 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. sell Co., and another, C. M. Wagner. Miss Gray of this firm is away on her vacation. The Polipodium Mandaia- num frond and the anthurium fern in their window are attracting consid- erable attention. Chris. B. Wilhelmy, 3610 West Twenty-fifth street, used nearly 100 cases of southern smilax in decora- tions for downtown stores for style week. Miss Pauline Endress is now man- ager of the Taylor Flower shop. ■ Wheadon, formerly manager, is now with C. M. Wagner, 1327 Euclid ave- nue. Geo. W. Smith, of the Florists' Ex- change, leaves Tuesday, September 9, for a trip through the east, visiting Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia. Chas. A. Woodman, of the Cleve- land Florists Exchange, and wife spent a week at Meyers Lake, near Canton. The election of officers of the Cleve- land Florists' club takes place Monday evening. H. P. Knoble is back from a motor- ing trip through Michigan. C. F. B. May wood, 111. A. F. Amling and family spent La- bor day at Lake Zurich. The new $5,000 office building of the A. F. Am- ling Co. is about completed. This firm is now consigning its stock to Zech & Mann, A. L. Randall Co.. and Kyle & Foerster of Chicago. Clarence Am- ling, a son of the senior member of the firm, is now studying theology in Concordia college, Milwaukee, Wis. The Weiss & Meyer Co. have started to cut American Beauty roses and are now making regular daily shipments to the Chicago market. Mr. Weiss, the junior member of the firm, spent Labor day with his fiancee in Milwaukee. It is rumored that the young couple will be married on October 15. W. H. Amling is now cutting Kil- larney roses in his new range. Martin Amling has returned from a pleasant visit in Milwaukee. Walter Burhop and family have re- turned from Sheboygan, Wis., where they enjoyed their vacation. W. H. Amling and family have re- turned from their automobile tour in northern Wisconsin. W. H. Wehrman will install a new boiler in the near future. W. A. A. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Plant & Flower Co., incorporated for $10,000, will open a florists' supply house and fruit store at High avenue S. E. and East Second street. Those interested in the concern are H. B. Jones, A. B. Barber, C. H. Billman, H. C. Byce and E. E. Dreher. A. B. Barber will be general manager. The firm will handle the output of the greenhouses of A. C. Barber, the "match king," near Bar- berton, as well as other flowers of other consignors. J9J3- The American Florist. 441 3. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO K. RAndLolf)]:! 8tx>e>et, '^'"Si'b^^mims" '''"'" Central 7720. O^IOA^G^O Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, »^ ""IfaS" ^*'''' Selling- Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. whoiesa-e^ Cut Flowcrs Telephone Randolr^ 2758. Greenlionses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO W. p. KVLS JOSEPH FOBRSTHf Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 ZECH&MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. J. A, BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALE n^s?f.». book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ptains many chapters covering all sides of irowing, propagating, __ -toring, etc. , and also ""some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. George Cotsonas & Co. Wtiolesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tb St., bet. 6tb & 7tb Aves., Upui Ynrk Telepbone 1202 Madison Square. "'" """ Toronto. A. Gilchrist, of West Toronto, the recent winner of a gold medal for a collection of gladioli, has this year in- troduced three new ones. They are Princess Patricia, R. L. Borden and Carolyn Murphy. Princess Patricia Is a lavender; R. L. Borden, a late va- riety and Carolyn Murphy a remark- ably fine cream color. Mr. Gilchrist is the largest grower of gladioli in Canada and his stock is very fine, many of his spikes having from 25 to 30 flowers. A colony of florists have established themselves 20 miles north of Toronto and are creating a large glass area. The location is ideal. TV. Lawrence has over 100,000 square feet, J. H. Dunlop 75,000 square feet, and George Miller one very large house. All these houses are of the Lord & Burnham Co. construction and the work is well ad- vanced. Miller Bros, have added nearly 100,- 000 square feet to their range, mak- ing them the second largest establish- Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing: funeral designs, tying bunches, etc,, is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is bandied by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes, If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse Lowell Thread Mills, JOHN C. MEYER THREAD CO., r4^l"MZaS: Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for hunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes DID YOU? get samples of our /nOTHER of PEARL ^=LETTERS= The Wonderful Hit of the A. L Co. at the Convention IF NOT drop a postal card immediately to American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THE NEW SUPPLY HOUSE Sphagnum Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap ^WRITE FOR PRESENT FRIGES Try a Sample Order and Compare with What You Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Crai? and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writing ment in Canada, with a total area of nearly 500.000 square feet. The Mil- lers are both hustlers. H. Dillemuth has sold his uptown store to the government for a post- office site and will hereafter confine his efforts to his King street establish- ment, at least for this season. A. M. W. GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes, Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO cr^ Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry. $2.00 per case: Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the A.r/ierican Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE ^^'^L FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 rerpetnated and Natural Sheet Moss. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. 19^3- The American Florist. 447 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. XvEMiOI^IXJS Two Stores and seventeen larpe Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota anfl Xhe Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders triven prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. EstabUshed hi 1857. 'mM. nojfusr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE TH£ BEST FACILITIES IN THE Cmf Mention the A merican Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York, "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 34 7 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from tbe LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in tbe city. AD orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. September 14. FROM MONTREAL, SiciUan, Allan. September 16. Herminius, Houston. September 16. FROM MONTREAL, Tunision, Allan. FROM BOSTON. Laconia, Cunard. Saxonia, Cunard. Rotterdam. Holland-America, 10 a, m. Kaiser Willielm der Grosse, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Sant 'Anna, Fabre, 3 p. m. Mayaro, Trinidad. September 17. Campania, Cunard. La Savoie, Frencli, Pier 57, North River. Hamburg, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. FROM BALTIMORE, Neckar, North Ger.-Lloyd, 2 p. m. Tocantins, Lloyd Brazileiro. September 18, FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland, Cana- dian Pacific, 5:30 p. m. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. Koenigin Luise, North Ger.-Lloyd, 10 a. m. September 19. St. Paul, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. September 20, FROM MONTREAL, Pretoria, Allan. Cameronia, Anchor, 10 a. m., Pier 64, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Royal George, Canadian Northern. KrooDiand. Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM BOSTON. Canopic, White Star, 12 noon. Caronia, Cunard. l- • ■' MONTREAL, Athenia, Donaldson, at day- light. Impevator. Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m, Patricia. Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. Berlin, Novth Ger.-Lloyd, 11 a. m. Russia. Russian-American, 2 p. m. Roval Prince, Prince. Byron, Lamport & Holt, 11:30 a. m. Knlpara, Norton. ALEXANDER McCGNNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. T^KIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded lo ■^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unKnown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. Ail orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids .Dd Vallev always oo hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Young ANugenl Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Sqnare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock ID the mnrket. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs soliolted for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing BuHalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buttalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone Eind Telegraph orders filled promptly with tbe choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND SnccesBor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 448 The American Florist. Sept. 13, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. EBfabHshcd 1 874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAKDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ilention the American Florist when wrltins; St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in tfie Nortliwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthew5on SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Floris's' Telegrapli Association. Mention the A merican Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. AUanla Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 IVest 59th Street Adjoinine Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's Newark, N. J. Bertevmann Bros. Co.. Indianapolis, liid. Blackistone. Washington, D. C. Boland, J. E., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breituieyer's Sons. John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee. H. W.. Roc-ktord, III. California I-''lorists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0." Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Di'uver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dnnlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. R.. Toledo, O. Galviu, Thos. P., Boston. Gasser. J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Eapids, Mich. Gnde Bros.. Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B.. Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg. F. & r. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut. Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co.. La Crosse. Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Dulntb, Minn. Lebovins. -T. J.. Superior, Wis. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Mattbewson, J. E., Sheboygan. Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell. Ales.. New York. McKenna. Montreal. Can. Murray. Samuel. Kansas City, Mo.- Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S.. New York. Ostertag Bros;, St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son. Buffalo. Park Floral Co.. The, Denver, Colo. Pellcano, Rossi & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St., Boston. Philips Bros.. Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, .San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland. Me. Saakes. O. C, Los Angeles. Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schliug, Max, 22 W. oflth St., New York. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co.. Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co.. Louisville. Ky. Weber. Fred C. St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis. Mo. Wills & Segar. London, Eugland. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. i.„, , Witthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wlttliold. 68 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desi]s:ns. High Grade Cut Blooms. CUDE BIK3S.CA FLORISTS 1214 r ST.NM WA8KIK9T0iU>& We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telesrapb Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. he Park j.A.v\Li:NTiNE, jTiorai vO» President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 123 KEARNY ST. Mention the American Florist when wrUing T I9I3- The American Florist. 449 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. rpRJEb C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street ■ Notice initials- we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOIIIS, MO. ••• »• I I I P liladelptiia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Pergonal Attention to all OrdeTs. ifentfon the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cutrlowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Ueo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. vVill fill all orders lor Cut KanSiS City and Flo\v--rs, Funeral Designs. Pla9c9nlhill Mn Weddinir and Birthday Gits, ried^dninill, mo. thatmaybeentrustedtothem. mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when wriUng Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS a f ISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELMB EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverv in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. \'.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlauta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. P. GalTin, Inc., 124 Tvemont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromflelil St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. r.—Vf. J. Palmer & Son, 3D4 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbolrl Co.. 7:!7 Buckingham Pi. Chicago— Wlttbold's. 56 E. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramlcy & Son. Cleveland, 0.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duhlth. Minn. — .7. .T. Lehoriiis. Grand Rapids, Mich.- Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, P. & p. Co. Kansas City— Samuel Murray. La Crosse. Wis— La Crosse Floral CA). Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles- Wolfskin Bros. & M. Golrteuson. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McTCenna. Nashville, Tenn.— Geny Bros. Newark, N. J.— Regerow's. Newark, Ohio— Chas. A. Duerr. Newark. N. J.— Phillips Bros. New Orleans. La. — Driah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— n. Clark's Sons, 213!) Broadway. New York— Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New Y'ork- Alex McConnell. fill 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 600 Madison Ave. New York- Max Schling. 22 W. 59th St. New York — .lolin S. Nicholas. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swohoda. Farn.Tm St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift. 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Pouehkeepsie. N. Y.— The Snitfoid Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y.— .T. E. Keller's Sons. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Blickhee. f=heboygan. Wis. — .T. B. Miitthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. .«t. louis. Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Lo\iis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Poland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Pellcano. Rossi & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & BaUlocchl. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior. Wis. — .T. .T. Leho'inq. Terre Haute. Ind.- .T. G. Heinl & Sons. Taroma. Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Punloo'a. 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn Ave. and L. Washington — Gnde Bros. New York. Established 1349 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552^i'55S°ccrumDu. Clioice Cul FlowBrs. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Orant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town flori.'-ts. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from ont of-town florists. Trade discount, 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHFRN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order, 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist On'y the Best 0B Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and Euarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. win take proper Wittf^onsin care of vour orders In »' »»*»«.»*«»*«* 450 The American Florist. Sept. 13, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the ciiies indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Sendyourorders^o^Gliicago and Sab- nrbs to _^^^jBjsx_»^ -, All orders carefully filled ^'^223 W MS""*"" under the supervision of - ^H . ca£S-* GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr Wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda rLORISTS, 1415 Farnum St telephones 1«IIJ 1 arilVm 3l. jgoi and L 1582 St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. ^"••' Vn"!^?^!*''"" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones; Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis. ASTERS IMPROVING. Hot weather has prevailed all the past week and trade has consequently been very slow. The schools are open but not for regular hours owing to the heat. This week the most of the theaters will open. Two large depart- ment store openings September 15 will use a good many flowers and plants. Asters are improving in quality. Tube- roses have stiffened a little in price. Carnations are improving. Violets will be scarce. Long stemmed American Beauty roses have been very plentiful. The extreme heat has hurt the sale as well as the value. They quickly open up arid fall to pieces. HOTES. Ostertag Bros.' supply of bay trees, ferns and other decorative plants is very numerous. Their contract with the Barr department store September 15 will show their ability for handling large orders. The meeting of the Florists' Club Thursday, September 11, will be a very important one. The installation of of- ficers and other business will take place. Grimm & Gorly and the MuUanphy Flower Co. will be much in evidence September 15. They will supply the cutflowers for the Barr store opening. Foster, the florist, has made exten- sive alterations. His summer garden in the basement under the store is very pretty and attractive. Frank Windier of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., is home again. They have a splendid supply of rib- bon and cutflowers. C. Young & Sons' machine, while standing in front of the store, took fire and was badly damaged the other day. John Bubach, formerly with Lion & Co., New York, is now here in the interest of Schloss Bros, of the same city. Al. Gurny, John Bentzen and Will Osseck went on a hunting trip recent- ly. They returned with several squir- rels. H. G. Berning is getting' large quan- tities of flowers of all varieties, and handles them to the best advantage. Charles Kuehn has returned from a visit to Detroit and found the weath- er in that locality very pleasant. Alexander Waldbart &, Sons have painted their greenhouse and store, and are preparing for fall trade. Geo. H. Angermueller and wife have returned from their trip. George looks fine and is ready for fall trade. After September 14 the wholesale houses will close at G o'clock in the evening, including Saturdays. F. H. Weber has completed his store alterations and fixtures. His place now has a fine, bright appearance. Morris Levine of Lion & Co., New York, was a visitor to St. Louis, re- turning from the convention. "Billy" Winters says violets will be short this season. Kalish Bros, have renovated and painted their stores and greenhouses. W. F. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. INICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uaui Vnrk Pifu Grand Central Terminal """ ' "' ^ y'lj Tbe Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a maffniticHOt flowei and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of ihis store for the satisiac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAtl E Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telei^rapb orders. Retrular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. VTire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. i:!^^ VIRGIN, ^«\\«^. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. AtfRBI) HANNAH a SfVNS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member nf the Florists' Teledraoh Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 FUth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. MYER, FLORIST, E'^iS^i" ^9^ The American Florist. 451 »^E are uow booking orders for I'reonles for Fall Giant Fancy margined and edged. 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000, $1.00; U-oz , $1.25; 1 oz.. $5.00. PRINCESS Pachel of 1000 seeds, 75 cents; 300 seeds, 25 cents. For fuller descriptions see my ad. in July and August 2nd. 9th and 16th issues. Pansiesin separate colors, lOOO seeds, 25c. Giant Royal Purple. Giant Adonis. Giant Emperor William. GianI Dark Blue. Grant King of the Blacks. Giant Light Blue. Giant Zebra. Giant Lord Beaconslield. Giant McKinley. Giant Yellow, dark ey( Giant Psyche. Giant Mad. Perret. Giant While, dark eye. The preceding 17 sorts mixed in equal proportions: 1000 seeds, 25c. Any 5 pkts., *1 tW; any 11 pkts., if2.00. With every $1.0U worth ol pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rain- bow free and with otheramounts in lik propor- tion. Giant Red. Giant Yellow. Giant White. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Asiei Cosmos. Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS 0 1 1 If 1 1 SPLENDENS and BONFIRE AAI via Good Strong Plants from Soil. Wnt f in 60 cents per 100; S5.00 per 1000 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-inch $2.00 per 100. Geraniums, 2-iDch 1.85 pei 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-inch 3.00 per 100. Marguerite, M rs. F. Sanders, 2in. 2.00 per 100. Double Alysum, 2 inch 2.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLIN6S - - OLEAN, N. Y. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. American Plorist Advertisements Wori( 24 Hours per Day. 456 The American Florist. Sept. 13, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Koctiester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-nintii annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. Millions of Trees Imported. Figures gathered toy the federal quarantine board of the Department of Agriculture show tliat during the past fiscal year 3,779,041 growing trees and 15,040 pounds of tree seeds were im- ported into the United States. The trees include, say the members of the board, valuable species that do not grow in the United States and stoch: which can at present he bought more cheaply abroad. The tree seeds im- ported are largely for the purpose of reforesting land, though in a number of cases they are used in ornamental planting on individual estates. France leads in the number of growing trees sent here, with a total of 1,782,255. Ger- many is second, with 849,245, and Hol- land third, with 690,632. Imports are made from 13 other countries, includ- ing India, Japan, and Australia. The trees and shrubs imported are chiefiy evergreens, such as pines, spruces, and firs, and broadleaf plants — oaks, maples, etc. The majority is stock of foreign origin, though in a few cases cultivators abroad, through a spe- cial selection of attractive forms of our native trees, have developed them to such an extent as to make them de- sirable to purchasers here. Besides more than seven tons of tree seeds, many thousands of pounds of seed of perennial and annual plants, bulbs, and fruit stock, as well as ornamental shrubs, are imported. The greater part of the tree seeds, or more than 7,000 pounds, come from Germany. American Cemetery Superintendents. The twenty-seventh convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents will be held at Buf- falo, N. Y., September 17-19, 1913. The meeting will be called to order at 9 :30 a. m., September 17, at the Hotel Stat- ler. The mayor of Buffalo will deliver the address of welcome and will be followed by President Turner in his annual address. The report of the secretary-treasurer will then be heard. Next will come the reception to new members and appointment of commit- tees. The delegates will be taken for an automobile tour of the city's ceme- teries Thursday, a session of the con- vention to be held at Forest Lawn cemetery. Officers will be nominated at the evening session. The next day there will be a trip to Niagara Falls by boat and trolley, taking in Gorge Route and stopping at Victoria park, where luncheon will be served and another session will be held. The election of officers will take place and the reports of the committees will be heard. Papers on the programme dur- ing the convention Include the follow- ing : "Cemetery Accounting," by A. "W. Hobert, Minneapolis, Minn.; paper by Prof. J. F. Cowell, Botanical Garden, title not yet given; "Cemetery Roads," by Mathew P. Brazill, St. Louis; "Re- juvenation of an Old Lawn," by F. D. "milis, St. Paul, Minn. A party composed of Western mem- bers of the association will leave Chi- cago for Buffalo, Monday, September 15, at 5 :40 p. m., over the Michigan Central railroad. Baltimore. The Florists' Exchange of this city has been purchased by the S. S. Pen- ock-Meehan Co. of Philadelphia. The deal was carried through at a stock- holders' meeting September 2 at the Exchange building. The shares of stock brought $500 each. Their orig- inal value was ?5, and they had in- creased in value as the business in- creased. The last sale of stock three years ago brought $200 a share. The florists are putting the finish- iBg touches to their houses for the coming fall and winter. The pruning and planting and repairing has been going on in this vicinity some time, all taking advantage of the good weather to hurry on the painting and outside work. The dahlia show which will be held this month at the establishment of . R, Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., will be the next interesting event in the local flower world. After that the hor- ticultural show at the armory in the late autumn will hold the attention of florists and fruit growers for a week. Wm. Johnston and family have re- turned from a trip abroad. B. MONJirouTH, ILL. — Chas. A. Hewitt is building two greenhouses 30x75 feet. Nashville, Tenn. — Mclntyre Bros. have purchased two automobiles for delivery service. Geny Bros, will also put in an auto delivery- system this fall. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Bose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing Closest Prices on Purple Vincas, Bignonia radicans ini Gelsemium sempervirens POMONA NURSERIES, DADE CITY, FLORIDA. Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow ttiese by the acre. Please get my prices and try some of mystock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and Retail. Send for Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. B. & A. SPECIALTIES. 1 r World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products for Florists. Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceons Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Spring Bulbs and Roots, Conllers and Pines Now Ready. SUNBURST ROSES, 3-in., own roots $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000 KILLARNEY QUEEN ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 DOUBLE WHTTE KILLARNEY ROSES, 4-in., own roots $10.00 per 100 Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. We are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on the Main Line of Erie Railroad. BINK & ATKINS, NURSERYMEN and FLORISTS RUTHERFORD, N. J. I9I3- The American Florist. 457 rreesia.s ^^^^^ Calif., choice Vz-V^-va $ 5.00 " first quality %-! '2 -in... 3.0O French, mammoth 10.00 Purity, Ss-^-in 20.00 " Va-i"- and over 15.00 " %-intoi,-iti 12.00 Look--Araucarias Our Specialty H^So well known that 110 exhibit of tlKin by us i.s necessary at Conventions or County Fairs. IW^'For County Fairs buy your plants from us and gel a prize winner. September is liere now — A raucaria time. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy theiu now while tliey are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment. Araucarla Excelsaof our April 1912 importation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-5- 6-7 tiers, 25-30-35- 40 inches high; bushy, $1.00, %\:2.h, $1.50 to $2.00 Araucaria Excelsa, new April, 1913 importa- tion. 3, 4 and 5 tiers: S. iV-> and 6-inch pots, 12. 14. 1(1. IS and 20 inches high, 35c. 40c, SOc. dOc and 75c. lo trrow on will yield a good .profit for you it pushed for Xmas. RobustaCompactaGIauca, big stock, 6 in, pots ipI ...3 to $1.50. Azalea Indica now ready for Xmas forcing and haster lorcinK, Vervaneana, Simon Mardner. Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen. De Schryveriana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple, 50c: 60c; 75c; $1.00; $1.25- $1.30. up to $2.00. Cash with order please If you want fi-ood Azaleas eitlier lor Christmas or Easter forcing don't look for the new crop, but buy the 1912 importation; you never miss in get- ting best of results. PALMS, Kentla Forsteriana, 41/2 to 5-in. pots 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to SOc; 5H in.. 6Dc to 75c; 6 to 7 in pots, 30. 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00, $1.25. $1,50 to $2.00. 7-in pots made up. 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2,50 to $3,00. Kentla Belmoreana, large. 4H in.. 25c to 35c; single, SVi to 6-in. pots, 60c, 7Sc to$1.00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 7,5c, $1.00, Livistona RotundifoUa, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm. 5^ and 5(^2 in. pots. 12 inches high. 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, 50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large. 15c, 18c. 20c Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per lOO; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Wilitmani and Harrisii, SH-inch and6-inch pots, 35c. 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to SOc. Scotti. 4V-2-iD. pots, 20c to 25c. Neptirolepis Smithi, latest improvement of Amerpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in.._25c. ready to shift into SV2 or 6-in. pots. Djsh Ferns, assorted, 2i4-inch, $3,00 per 100. Ficns Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 3Sc. 40c to SOc. 4-in..2Sc. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo- Uneata or Xsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center. 40c to 50c. Cvclamen, best strain, 4 in., 20c to 25c; ready to shift in 5*^^ in, Poinsettias, large 4 in,, 15c, 20c to 25c. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., PhOadelphia, Pa. ■ Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHI DS We offer freshly imported Orchids such as Cattleya Labiata, Gaskelliana. Dowiana, Speciosissima, Dendrobiums, Oncidi- ums, Odontoglossums. Write for special list No. 51. LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana I Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ' Mention the American Florist when writing Paper Whites GRANDIPLORA Per 1000 Fancy. (1250 bulbs to case) $ 8.50 Star Brand, (1000 bulbs to case) 11.00 LILIUM HARRISII For Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 6-7 inch $6.00 $50.00 7-9 inch 9.00 85.00 Lilium Formosum French Romans Per 1000 Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 11-12 ctms. (2500 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch ( 225 bulbs to case ).. . 70.00 $24.00 Chinese Narcissus Select Per 1000, $30.00 Mammoth " " 55.00 Freesia-Hybrids Dr. Ragonieri Per 100, $7.00 Let us have your list of Fall Bulbs for quotation. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Great Bargains in YOUNQ BEAUTY STOCK 2000 choice plants, 3 to 4-inch pots, Price, 16.00 per 100, or |50.00 per 1000. Bassett & Washburn HINSDALE, ILL. Special Geraniums 31^-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, aU Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Casli. Oeo. A.. IC:t:i]:il, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. KENTIAS. Joseph HeacoGk Co., PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-in. pots $1 75 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 214- in. pots 2 00 Malacoides, Giant Baby, 214-in. pots 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, .$18.00 per 1000 2 00 Cineraria, September 15th 2 50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing 458 The American Florist. Sept. 13, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H.F. Hall.Moorestown. NJ.,President:C. West, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula O. Secretary; M. L. Kuetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Greenhouse Notes. One of the mistakes of greenhouse men is to allow crops to remain long after their usefulness has passed. This refers especially to cucumbers and to- matoes. While some returns are still coming in, diseases and insect pests are breeding and often valuable time |s lost in preparation for the winter crop. There is no question that it pays to promptly tear up and clean out all crops when the proper time arrives. Empty houses can be fumigated with sulphur to destroy any living pests. As a soil corrective air-slacked lime is best. Formerly growers believed in- a complete drying-out, figuring that this would sweeten the soil and thereby renew it. Recently it has been dem- onstrated that a moist condition is better, which means that after clean- ing out water should be turned on and the soil kept in good moist growing condition. To this end a mulch of fresh manure is added which is later spaded under. Houses treated in this way have produced better crops, being quite free from disease, while the ex- pense is very small. Before this moist treatment commences, whitewashing and painting are in order if needed. Growers are gradually painting their heating pipes also, as it adds to life and appearance and not much heating surface is lost. Makketman. Wichita, Kans. DEOUGHT HITS GBOWERS. "Cheer up, the worst is yet to come," would have been appropriate in these notes for the month of July, and as it has not rained yet, I will use it now. It surely is dry. Humidity is about half the normal, no dews, and the hottest August on record. Much more might be said, but what's the use? Except that it is the worst since the famous "grasshopper year" of 1874. "Dried up" tells the story in describing outdoor stock. Gladioli, as- ters, etc., practically a failure. Carna- tions that had one or two good water- ings and proper cultivation came through in fair shape, and are making up for lost time in their winter quar- ters in the greenhouses. They are certainly the florists' standby. As usual the business for August was mainly in the line of funeral work and of about the usual volume for that month. The prospects for busi- ness for the coming season will admit of two interpretations, the optimistic one is based on the fact that the com- munity is still here with its needs. Therefore there will still be a place for the butcher, the baker and candlestick maker, and the florists' goods may, to a reasonable degree, be expected to come under the list of necessities. NOTES. The express company failed recently to make a call at C. P. Muller's for an important shipment for a certain train. As the order was for a funeral and Mr. Mueller did not wish to dis- appoint his customer he made the de- livery of 80 miles and back in his tour- ing car. W. H. Culp & Co. made a similar delivery of .3.5 miles and back Now Arriving . Per 100 Per 1000 Paper White Grandlflora (1250 to case) $1 00 $8 50 Paper White Grandiflora ( 1000 to case).... 125 10 00 Roman Hyacinths, 12 to 15 ctm. (2000 \.6 case).." 3 75 32 00 Freesia Refracta Alba, Jumbo size l 50 12 00 Mammoth size 100 -9 00 LUium Formosum, 6 to 8-inch bulbs (400 to case) ...! .. 5 00 40 00 Lilium Candidiun, Mammoth bulbs 7 00 60 00 Select bulbs..: 6 00 50 00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON DUTCH BULBS A. HENDERSON & CO. 369 River Street, CHICAGO TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY L4RGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) OpcpiAl TICCi Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leet. Lettuces. Onions, Peas. ortUIHLI ItOi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams Beeonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Fansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scab'.ous, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on apolication. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixedl, the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6,00 per oz , or $1.75 per Vi oz., $1.00 per % oz,, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushrooin Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades it thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address trade I^ark, American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn F.F.SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. J.D.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL the week before. The customers ap- preciated the service in both cases. Not much building has been done this season. Chas. P. Mueller has added a couple of medium sized houses. Frank Cluff is also building one house. Frank Farney of the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, called on the trade last week. He reports good business all along the line. "Billy" Dugan, formerly with the Bixby Greenhouses, has taken a posi- tion at Wichita Falls, Texas. J. T. Conger of the Conger & Sons Co., Cincinnati, O., visited this city on his vacation this summer. C. S. Ford, representing A. Herr- mann of New York, was a visitor. U. N. Kline of Kline Bros., Hutchin- son, was a recent visitor. W. H. C. MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illustrations. Price 9 1 -OO. — AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 1913- The American Florist. 459 POINSETTIAS. Strong plants ready for pans, - - - $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 ADIANTUIVI CROWEANUN 3-inch, §1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100 4-inch, $1.80 per dozen, $15.00 per 100 BOSTON FERNS 5-in., 35c each, $4 per doz. 6-in., 50c each, $6 per doz. 7-in., 75c each, $9 per doz. Our List of Palms and Ferns sent on Application. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2 in., y2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wlutmanl Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4 in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in,, $5,00; 4in,, $10.00: 5-in„ $25,00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in,, $5,00 per 100; 2-in,, $2,00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2H-in.', $5.00 per 100, Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in„ $3,00 per 100, Cash witii order, GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. LILIUM HARRISII FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing:. The stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop this season is much shorter than usual, but we are still in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock, 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 350 to the case, $5,50 per ICO; $45.00 per 1000, 7 to 9-inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $9,00 per 100; $82.50 per 1000, Full case lots at thousand rates. N^ O ^KZKT I^ E> A. r> "X^. Paper White Narcissus. 13 c-m bulbs. $1,25 Ullum Giganteuni, Cold Storage. 7-9 inch, per 100; 19.00 per lOOO; 14 c-m bulbs. $1.50 case of 300 bulbs $19.50 per case, per 10ft; $11.00 per inoo. Freesias, French Grown. Mammoth bulb. White Roma; Hyacinths. Extra quality $1,50 per lOO; $10.00 per lOOO, bulbs, 11-15 c-m, <;000 to the case, $3.00 per Callas. Extra sized bulbs, l?i to 2 inch in 100; $28.00 per 1000, diameter, $10,00 per 100; mammoth bulbs, 2 Freesias, Purity. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. to 2H inch in diameter, $12,00 per 100. Extra Fine Specimen Ferns For Fall Trade Nephrolepis elegantissima. 6-in, pots, £0c Nephrolepis Fiersoni. 6-in, pots, 50c each, each; 8in,, $1,00 each: 10-in,, $2,00 to $2,50 Nephrolepis superbissima. 8-in. pots, $1,00 each, each, Nephrolepis magnifica (The Lace Fern), Nephrolepis Harrisii, form of Bostoniensis, 5-in, pots 50c each. The finest of all the plain-leaved type, 8-in, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 6-in. pots. SOc pots, $1.00 each; very large specimens, each, 10-in,, $4,00 and $5.00 each. WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES. White Killarney, Pink KUlarney, Richmond and lady Hillingdon. We have a small surplus over and above our own requirements of the above named varieties. Strong grafted plants in 3Vi and 4-in. pots, which we can supply as long as unsold, F. R. PIERSON CO., - Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants RuUand Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Nothin' to do but grow Roses for you ^LEEDLE^iSlf/lc^i^ra?-) ^^ [Robert Craig Co...] 1 "S^. PALMS 1 and Novelties in Decorative Plants. I^Market and 49ih Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing g> W% ^^ £\1U ^ WeH Colored 1^ iC VF 1 1-r 1^ ;3 Sturdy Plants. From 3H and 4-in. pots, per doz., $4.00; 5-in. pots, per doz., $6.00. Per doz. Per 100 ^% % x.iTk... -..- strong 4-in $150 $10 00 ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Celestial Peppers, strong. 5-1°:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::^^^^^^^^ is 00 . . Per 100 PerlOOO Asparagus Plumosus, 2v^in"::::;:;::;::"::""::::::.':::::::::; 400 3500 * . A J* •• 2i^-in 3 00 2'5 00 Asparagus Sprengern, 2^2111..::..:,,.:.:.::..::.::...:...::.:,::: too 3500 3-in 500 For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms. 'n_«.~..1« Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2H-in. rrlmUia, pots, doz,, 60c; 100, $4,C0; 1000. $35,01^. 'Kir...1«.nnt.1nr, (the improvcd Baby Primrose). Strong plants from 2V4-in. pots, jviaiacoiaes, doz„60c; too, $4,00; 1000, $35,00, AmpelOpSiS VeitChii, Po* grown, l-ln,, per doz,, $3,00; per 100, $30,00, "n",So""'- Vaughan's Seed Store,".^^- Greenhouses and Nurseries. Western Springs, 111. p. O. Berlin, N. J. WilUamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 460 The American Florist. Sept. Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries repardine fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American FLORibT, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Experiment Shows Value of Fertilizers. A return of $11.76 profit upon an investment of $6.00 from one acre of hay is the result secured through the scientific use of fertilizer upon an ex- perimental plot of ground on the farm of M. W. Casse, located near Water- town, New York. The experiment was conducted under the direction of Man- ager F. E. Robertson, of the Jefferson county farm bureau, and a demonstra- tion of the results achieved was held upon the plot recently. Three hun- dred pounds of fertilizer were used upon the experimental plot. The fer- tilizer was distributed broadcast on top of an old meadow last spring. The meadow had not been cut ia three years. Two areas of one-fortieth of an acre each were weighed up and compared, the yield per acre on the fertilizer plot being 4,880 pounds, while that on the unfertilized plot was 1,920 pounds. The gain resulting was 2,960 pounds due to the use of the fertilizer. Figuring the yield at $12 a ton, the return is $17.76 for an invest- ment of $6.00 for fertilizer, or the re- turns from the investment of fertiliz- er were $11.76. A. F. Philadelphia. AMEEICAN BEAUTY BOSES CHEAP. The supply is considerably ahead ol the demand, nearly all lines being overstocked. American Beauty roses are to be had at bargain prices, extra fine stock for the time of year. This city should certainly lead the country with American Beauty this winter. Probably twenty per cent more of this variety is under cultivation here than last season and nearly all in the hands of experienced growers. My Maryland and Killarney are very, plentiful. White roses are an exception, all specials, extras and firsts selling up close. There are plenty of fair asters and far too many poor ones. These latter have to come in competition with the dahlias, which are now to be had in quantity and will for the next month be a strong factor. Some ex- cellent flowers are seen and are hand- died in box lots, many of them on order packed at the dahlia farms. The retail men find them satisfactory stock to handle. New crop carnations are offered, but do not move quickly; stems too short. There are plenty of lily of the valley and Easter lilies. Orchids (cattleyas) are very scarce^ anything like a fair flower bringing <5 cents. Gladioli are ahead of their de- mand. The quality is fine. Very good gardenias are offered but they are m advance of their season. NOTES. The feature of the week was the large demand for flowers for the vic- tims of the terrible railroad wreck of the Bar Harbor express. Six men and women, members of prominent fami- lies of this city, were almost instantly killed. The suddeness and horror of the disaster aroused a wave of sym- pathy for the bereaved ones that found relief in the messages of condolence accompanied with flowers. Some of the largest houses had all the work they could handle and it was said that the business of last Friday was almost a record for this class of work in this city. The demand was for the highest grade flowers, and the local as well as the New York and Washington markets were drawn on for all the cattleyas it was possible to furnish. This sudden demand helped the mar- ket wonderfully, as all the lily of the valley, white and Bulgarie roses, white asters, Easter lilies and quantities of American Beauty roses were taken for this purpose. Such a sudden demand proves the worth of the commission houses. All were soon alive to the situation and getting their phones working. They had extra shipments on the way at once. The trained serv- ices of these professional salesmen is in most cases found to be worth much more than the commission charges. They have developed and systematized the business, have introduced many economies, have opened up and de- veloped an ever broadening market, and have proved that with the possi- ble exception of very large growers, the best possible returns are secured through their agency. The John Wanamaker department store is going into the dahlia business with a system that is progressive and up to date to a degree. They opened, Monday, September 8, a display of some ten thousand cut blooms, all properly labeled and staged to good advantage. These blooms were not offered for sale, but exhibited to show the public what a beautiful flower the dahlia is and what a wonderful as- sortment of varieties there are to choose from. Orders are to be taken for the tubers for next spring delivery. The feature of the show is a new va- riety, a sort of glorified cactus, named in honor of Mr. Wanamaker. It is called a $10,000 creation, is a violet pink in color and will be delivered ready for the spring planting at $5 a plant. The show, which will be given the best setting in the grand court of honor, a widening of the central aisle of the store, is being well advertised, whole pages being taken up with the announcement of the display, and a general description of the dahlia, its history and the various classes into which the flowers are divided. The stock comes from the Peacock dahlia farms at Atco, N. J. L. K. Peacock and a trained corps of assistants are to be on hand to answer questions and impart all necessary information. Evidence of the enterprise of the leading commission houses of this city is seen in the establishing of branches in other cities. The Pennock-Meehan Co., in addition to their New York and Washington houses, "purchased last week the controlling interest in the Baltimore Cutflower Exchange, which combination of growers has been very successful, returning large dividends annually. They owned their building, which is included in the purchase, and where the business will be continued by the Pennock-Meehan Co. Chrysanthemums and Fertiteoe Elmer D. Smith &, Co.. I^r Fertilizers and Insecticides GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Special A^ent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizer. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 EUIS AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. ^r " ^ Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S" {The Fruit Grower, IvONDON.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, includintr the folIowinE; New York-Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiii Horticultural Co., W. E, Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Tborburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Wceber & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Break & Sons Co., R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co,, Thomas I. Grey Co. PhiladelpWa -Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W, C. Beckert. Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Indispensable in the Garden. Thomson's VINE, PLANT and VEGETABLE Manure Unrivalled tor vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowenng, fohage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lavfns. etc. Has stood the test of 39 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An ExceUent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. ^ Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents cireu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. WmJhomson & Sons,""- c^z^Sir^^rr UH). Primroses, Ohcoiiii:a.2^2-in. pots, tlu- very best strains, slroni; plants. $,V0O per 100. *25.00 per lOOO. StXlor more at 1000 rates. Cash with oider. Rubber Plants, stronu; stock from 6in. iiols 20 to 21 inih.s hixh. at $l..00 per doz. Table Ferns, tine ii'ants from 2''4-ini:h pots, best assortm.-iit. $.? HO p.-r 10II-. $25 CO per IHOd. Frank Oechslin, ^»'ckPc"A"(^'' FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants Clean, Healthy. Strong. t.500 Enclianiress Pink J1..OO per 10(1 500 Enchantress WhUe d.OO per 100 1 ,000 WiDsor 5.00 per 100 3a) O. P. Bassett 6.00 per llX) 300 Lady Bountiful 5.00 per 100 E. E. LEMKE, 1530 Hague Ave., ST. PAUL, MINN. Anthericum Mandaianum Without doubt the most valuable intro- duction of late for all florists, resembling a tufty miniature Pandanus Veitchii. Excellent for fern dishes, standing lots of abuse; quick grower anywhere. Strong plants ready for shifting, from 2V2-in. pots, 10c each; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. BARD & DAVIS Bryant and Wilbur Aves., SYRACUSE, N. Y Primula Obcomca, strong: plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000, Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00, Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl, strong. 2H-inch, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3,00 per 100. $25,00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Adolph Farenwald gave the mem- bers of the florists' club at its Septem- ber meeting a very good account of the recent S. A. F. convention, what this city had done and what was done for us in the way of obtaining the next International Flower Show. The nomination for officers to be elected at the October meeting presented the same names as last year, with the ad- dition of Mr. Farenwald as a candi- date for president. The Leo Niessen Co., with "Wm. Mc- Kissick in charge, will open about September 15 their branch store in Baltimore. Mr. McKissick is well known to the trade of this city, Wash- ington and Baltimore, having had years of experience with both the Pennock- Meeham Co., the Leo Niessen Co. and in business for himself. ■ The immense ' shipments of goods from abroad coming to H. Bayersdorf- er & Co. the past week packed their immense warehouses and show rooms to the ceilings. Paul Berkowitz, in commenting on the situation, said : "We never had such a stock before nor did we ever experience such a demand." Three incoming steamers, the Graf Waldersee, Salamanca and Prinz Os- kar, brought enormous shipments to M. Rice Co. this week. One of the shipments was composed almost en- tirely of red ruscus wreaths of a splendid color for Christmas, and on which this firm reports an enormous sale. . * K. Decorative Plants. Order now while we can still make freight shipments before freezing weather. Size pot H.iuht. Each Per Doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in. 18-iu .$0.75 $8.00 Forsteriana, 7-in. 36-38-in. 2.50 8-in. 44-48-in. 5.(0 8-in. i52-55-in. 6.00 9-in. 60-in 8.00 " made up 3 plants in pot. 28-30- in. 2.50 " 3 " " " 30-34- in. 3.00 " 3 " " " 34-38- m. 4.00 Belmoreana, " 3 " " " 28-30- m. 2.00 Aspidistra, variegated, 6-6-in. .15 per leaf " green, 5-6and7-in. .10 per leaf Araucaria Glauca, B-in . in-in. .75 8.00 (( Gracilis, 3 whorls, 5-in. 10-12. in. 1.00 11.00 cc " 3-4 " 8-in. 20-24-in. 2.60 «( Conipacta,2-3 " 5-in. 10-12-in. 1.00 11.00 - <( « 8-in. 24-26-in. 3.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolpli St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. FIELD-GR CARNATION Big value for tl White Enchantress Rose Pink Enchantress Enchantress White Perfection PeterReinberg, 30 E. Ram OWN PLANTS [le money. $5.50 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 dolph St., Chicago, HI. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Geraniums Rooted Cuttings with Roots. Safe delivery guaranteed to any point within reasonable shipping distance. S. A. Nntt and Poitevlne, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard. $12.50 per lOflO Smilax, extra fine. $12.50 per 1000 Sprengerl, good stock, $15.00 per lOOC Hatcheril, good stock. $5.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Extra stront' Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; irood medium plants, $3.00 per 100. Extra strong CallJomla, $1.L0 per 100; good No, 2, $2,50 per 100, Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnations LIMESTONE NO STEM ROT SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Clirysanthemnms Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. 100; $55.00 per 1000, 5,000 White Enchantress, $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo, U. S, and American Express. Cash please. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, 0. Wood Brothers, ^^^l^ Mention the American Florist when writing AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. 462 The American Florist. Sept. 13, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. . . 472 Freres Dominick C 441 Alpha Floral Co... 44y Froment H E 445 American Importin % Frost Chas 455 Co 446 Galvin Thos F . . . . 444 American Spawn Co 458 Garland Greenhouse AmlingE CCo.... 441 Mfg Co 471 Anderson S A 44V GasserJ M Co 444 442 472 450 Apnine Mfg Co Giblin&Co 470 Archias Floral Co.. 4.'i(l GodineauR&M... IT Aschmann Godfrey 4.S7 Gorham & Chapline III Atlanta Floral Co.. 44X Grand Rapids Auburndale Gold Floral Co 450 Fish Co 446 Gude Bros 44S Bard & t)avis 461 Guttman Flower Bassett&Washburr Growers Co 445 436 457 Batavia Greenhouse Nurs 456 Co 441 Harley Pottery Co. ITT Baur Window Glass Haven Seed Co The 453 Co 471 Heacock Jos Co ... 4.57 Baversdorfer H 44h Heinecken Otto ... Tl Heaven E A 44fa Heinl John & Son. 447 Begrerow's 448 Henderson A & Co 458 BergerBros 44,< Herr Albert M 461 BernineH G 442 Herrmann A 46? BertermannBrosCo 448 Hess & Swoboda . . 450 Black Chas 461 Hews AH&Co... ITT Blackistone Z D.. 444 Hilfinger Bros in Bobbink & Atkins. 456 Hitchings& Co 467 BoddingtonAT ... 4.5.3 Hoerber Bros 441 Bodger J & SonsCo 11 Hoffmeister Flo Co 443 BolandJBCo 447 Holm & Olson 448 Bolgiano J & Sons, U Holton &HunkelCo 442 Bowe M A 44y Home Cor School.. 446 Bramley & Son ... 4511 Hooker HM Co... IV Braslan Seed Grow Hrudka L Pottery ers Co 4.S2 Co III Breitmeyer's JSons 448 HurffEdgarT 11 Brown AlfredJ See( Igoe Bros 46? Co 452 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 467 BrunsHN II Isbell S M & Co.. 11 Buchbinder Bros.. 470 Jackson & Perkins 4,56 BuckbeeH W 450 Johnson W W & 441 Son II BuistRobtCo 11 Jones Percy 438 Burpee W A & Co. II Jones Robt Ross.. 470 Caldwell the Woods Kasting W F Co ..I 443 man Co 446 Keller Geo & Sons 111 California Florists. 450 Keller's Sons. J B. 450 California Seed Grow- Kellogg Geo M . . . . 444 ers Assn 452 Kennicott Bros 441 Camp Conduit Co . III Kervan Co The.... 445 Campbell J P IV Kessler WA 445 Carnation Support 466 Kift Robt 449 Co The King Construct Co. 470 Chicago Carn Co. 441 Kohr AF HI Kramer I N & Son, TIT Chicago House Krier Nick Boiler Wrecking Co 472 Co 470 Clark E B Seed Co II Kroeschell Bros Co 468 Clark's Sons David 444 Kruchten John. .439 441 Clay & Son Ill 4b0 Kuehn C A 44? Cleveland Cut KuhlGeo A 457 Flower Co 444 Kyle &Foerster... 441 Conard & Jones Co 4.54 LaCrosse Floral Co 448 Cooke Geo H 447 Lager & Hurrell... 457 Cotsonas Geo & Co 446 Landreth Seed Co. II CoweeW J 462 Lange A 447 Coy HC Seed Co... 4.S,-( Leborius JJ 447 Craig RobtCo 4.54 Leedle Floral Co . . . 4.54 CritchellC E 44.3 Leistner Oscar 441 Cunningham Jos H 4.57 LemkeE F 461 Dailledouze Bros... 461 Lemon Oil Co 47? Daniels & Fisher... 444 Leonard Seed Co. . . 453 DardsChas 44S Lord & Burnham DeamudJ B Co 440 Co 469 Denaiffe&Son 4.5? McCallum Co 443 Detroit Flower Pot McConnell Alex... 447 Mfg Co Ill McCullough's J M Dietsch A & Co ... TV Sons Co 443 Diller Caskey & McGee Walters.... 460 Keen 466 McHutchison&Co. 11 Dillon J L 4.55 McKenna P & Son. 447 Dorner F&Sons... 4.57 McMorran Edw E DreerHA...III451 470 &Co 47? Duerr Chas A 450 Mann Otto 4.53 Dunlop JohnH 444 Matthewson J E 448 Edwards Fold Box. 462 May&CoLL 447 Elastic-Lyke Co.... 471 Meconi Paul 445 Eramans Geo M.... 4.54 Meredith The Flow Erne & Klingel 440 er&VegCo 4.55 EyresH G 444 Metropolitan Ma- Felix & Dykhuis.... 456 terial Co 464 Fish Henry Seed Co 453 Mette Henry 4.58 Florists' Hail Assn. 46' Meyer John C & Co 446 Fottler, Fiske. Milwaukee Boiler Rawson Co TT Co 470 Franklin Davis Moninger J C Co.. IV Nursery Co 4,56 Moore, Hentz & Franzen FO 454 Nash 445 Freeman Mrs J B... 450- Morehead.Mfg Co.. 472 V ALV E S CHEAPEST ON EARTH ROLLINS STEAM SPECIALTY AND VALVE CO., 17 W. Klnzie St., CHICAGO Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MuUer Adolph 456 Murray Samuel 448 Myers Florist 450 Nat Flo B of Trade. 470 New England Nur- series 456 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 445 Nicholas John S.... 4.S0 Niessen Leo Co .... 443 Oechslin Frank 461 Ostertag Bros ... . 449 Palez Paul M 450 Palmer V^f J & Son . 448 Park Floral Co 448 Peacock Dahlia Farms 459 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pelicano, Rossi &. Co 448 Pennock-MeehanCo 445 Penn the Florist. 444 448 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A &Sons I Phillips Bros 450 Pierce FO Co 469 Pierson AN (Inc).. 454 Pierson F R Co... I 459 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 4,52 Pillsbury I L 467 Podesta&Baldocchi 449 Poehlmann Bros Co 434 435 Pollworth C C Co I 442 449 Pomona Nurseries.. 456 Portland Flower Store 449 Pulverized Manure Co 460 QuakerCity Machine Works 472 Raedlein Basket Co 440 Randall A L Co.... 441 Randolph & Mc Clements 462 Rawlings Elmer.... 455 Ready Reference... 463 Reed & Keller 471 Regan Ptg House... 472 Reid Edw....' 443 Reinberg Geo 441 Reinberg Peter.. 437 461 Rice Bros 442 Rice Co. M 445 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co.462 467 472 RohnertSeedCo... 455 Routzahn Seed Co . II Rudy-Patrick Seed Co 453 Rusch G&Co 442 SaakesO C 449 Sabransky John F.. 461 SaltfordFlowrShop 450 ScheelF F 461 Schiller, the Florist. 450 Schillo Adam 470 Schlatter W & Son. 462 Schling Max 448 Schmidt J C 461 Scott John 459 Scully Steel & Iron Co 469 SharpPartridge&Co 471 Siebrecht George C 445 Situation & Wants.. 431 Skidelsky S S & Co. II Smith A W&Co... 449 SmithED&Co 460 Smith & Hemenway 467 Smith Henry 450 Smith Wm C 442 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co.. 469 Stoothoff H A Co... 472 Storrs&Harrison.. . 454 Superior Machine & Boiler Works ..471 Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed & Floral Co 447 Thompson Car Co.. 461 Thomson Wm & Sons Ltd 460 Thorburn J M & Co 453 TottyChasH 453 Vaughan A L & Co. 439 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 446 454 455 457 458 459 461 462 Vick's Sons James.. 453 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 450 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 450 Wallace FD 462 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 449 WeberFH 450 Weiland&Risch... 441 Welch Bros 443 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 453 Wietor Bros 438 441 Wilson RG 447 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 442 WittboldGCo 447 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 450 Wood Bros 461 WredeH 453 Yokohama Nurs C'^ II Young John 432 445 Young & Nugent. 447 Zech & Mann... 437 441 Ziska los 441 ,^g_ No loss if you ^^ mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiter £ Son, BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Kust GLAZING POINTS Are posUively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, H and ?«, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Hl^land, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the I,eading Carnatiou Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt •hipment guaranteed AAA IGOE BROS. If V ll 26eN. 9tllSt. V V BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total ot $282,000.00. For tall particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. FLOiqAN D.A)KaLLAeE INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASH SJlO CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34fh Sf. NEW YORK. YAUGHAN'S ^?h,^'.^fa?r'"^'^ No. 2V2. Double thick. Price, per 1000. 55c; by mail. 70c; 5.000, by express, $2.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago. NewTorIc Wired Toothpicks IS/ee tl.TS: SO.OOO I7.S0. Munfaotured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. 1913- The American Florist. 463 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ANTHERICUMS. AnthprU-mii Miiiuiiilauum, 2\\-\u.. lOc oach; $G per UK): $.".1) \^vv 1.000. Bard A: D:ivis. Svni- cnse. N. Y. ARAUCARIAS. Aruurjirlas .'X to 8 ins.. 35c each; 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 Inches, 4uc each: 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches, COc: 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 ins., 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. P.Tlnesville. Ohio. ' ■ Arancaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.: $45 per 100. Holton & Hnnkel Co., Milwaul:ee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. Pollworth Co., llilwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagns pluiuosus. 2Vl-iu., ."fS per 100: $25 per 1,000; 2yj-in., $4 per 100: $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Spren- geri, 2H-in., 3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2i/>-in., $4 per 100; .f35 per l.OOU; 3-ln., .$5 per lOO. Vaiighan's . Seed Store, Chicago and New New York. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000, Plumosus nanus, 2V'-in., ..3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000: 3-in., $6 per lOO: $55 per 1.000: 4-in., $12 per lOO; extra strong 4-in., $15 per 100. Hatcheri, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagns plumosus nanus, 2V>-iu.. %^ per 100: $25 per 1.000; 4-in., $10 per' 100. Spren- geri. 2Vi-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., lOr'. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St,, Philadelphia, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4-in., strong, $12.50; 2-in., $3 per 100 ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS, .3-in. ,$6; 4-in. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2H-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Yic'k's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagns plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V.-in,, $2 per 100: $15 per 1.000; 3-in., $3 per'lOO; $25 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000, Jos, H, Cunningham, Dela- ware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in.. $5 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co., White M_arsh_ Md. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. Hatcheri," $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. (dwarf), .W per doz.; green. 5-in., 3.5c each; $4.20 per doz.; green, tall, per leaf, 8c: 75c each up; variegated, per leaf, 15c; each. $1.25 up. The Geo. WittboUl Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Aspidistras, variegated, 5 to 0-inch, 15c per leaf. Green, 5, 8 and 7-in., 10c per leaf. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves per plant, variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Aspidistras, C,~c7~P"ollworth~Co7rMilwaukee7 AUCUBAS. .\ucuhiis Jaiionlcn, bushy plants, .SGc to $2.50 each. Julius Hoohrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azalea indlca, Vervaeneaua, Simon Mardner, DiMiU'lie Perle, Mme. Vamlei- Cruyssen. De Schryvcriana. Niobe. etc., full of buds, 50c to $2 each. Godfi'oy Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. PbiladelpUia. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. Bay trees, standards, 4S-in. stems, heads 30 Ins., $7. .50 each; 48-in. stem. 2n-in. heads. $5 eacii. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio^ Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS, flowering and Rex, best yarie- ties, 4-in.. $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. -Mich. Begonias, Marguerite and flowerine varie- ties assorted, rooted cuttings. $1 per 100. ED- WARD WALLIS. Berlin. N. J. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., .?2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sous Co., White Mnrsb, Md. Rex Begonias. 2M-in., $5 per 100. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geo. M. BOUVARDIAS. BOUVARDIA. 2-in., ,?3 per 100. SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich, HENRY BERRIED PLANTS. Berried plants: Christmas peppers. New Cluster pepper. Branching New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants with fruit. 4V2-in. pots, §1.25 per doz.; .$10 per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Clilcago. Celestial and Cluster peppers, 3-in., $1 per doz.; 4-iu., .$1.50 per doz.; 5-in.. $2.50 per doz. Jerusalem cherries and Fra Piavoln s-nnie mices as above. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, in^ BOXWOOD. Box trees. N. J. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, BULBS. Bulbs, Dutch hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, also Chinese narcissus, now ready. Paper White grandlflora, fancy (1,250 to case), $8.50 per 1.000; Star Brand (1,000 bulbs to case), $11 per 1,000. Lllium Harrisii, 6-7-inch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 7-9-inch, ,$9 per 100: $85 per 1,000. Lillum Formosum, e-8-inch (350 to case), $35 per 1,000; 8-9-inch (225 bulbs to case), $70 per 1,000. French Romans, 11-12 ctms. (2.500 to case), .$24 per 1,(300. Freesias, California, choice, % to % inch, $5 per 1,000; first quality, % to % inch, ,$3 per 1,000; French mammoth, $10 per 1,000; Purity, % to % Inch, $20 per 1,000; V4-inch and over, $15 per 1.000: % to V. Inch, $12 per 1,000. Freesia hybrids. Dr. Ragon- ierl, $7 per 100. Chinese narcissus, select, $30 per 1,000; mammoth, $55 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Calla lilies, bulhlets. .50c per 100; $4 per 1,000: V. to % inch. $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000; 1 inch. $3 per 100; $20 per 1,000; IH inch, $4 per 100; .$.35 per 1,000; 2 inch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000: 2V" inch, S7.50 per 100: $65 per 1,000: 37in,, $"10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. E, D, Mltting, Box 314, San Jose, Calif. Bullis, Paper White Graiuli.. 1.250 to case. $1 TPcr lllO: $8.50 per l.iiOO; 1.000 to case. $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Roman hyacinths. 12 to 15 ctms., 2.000 to case. $3.75 per 100: $.'J2 i)er 1,000. Freesia Refracta alba. Jumbo size, $1.50 per 100: $12 per 1,000; mammoth size, $1 per 100; ,$9 per 1,000. Lllium For- mosum, G to 8-in., 400 to case, $5 per 100: .$40 per 1,000. Lillum Candirlum, mammoth bulbs. $7 per 100; $00 per 1,000; select bulbs. $0 per 100: $.50 per 1.000. A, Henderson & Co,, 369 River Street, Chicago. Bullw, Freesia Refracta alba, % to y.-lnch. 75c per 100; .$5 per l.OOO: i/. to %-inch, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000: Purity, 1st size $2 per 100: $12 per 1.000. Lllium Harrisii, 5-7 inch. .$5 per 100: $40 per 1,000; 6-7 inch. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, ,$9 per 100: $85 per 1,000. Roman hyacinths, 12-15, .$3.75 per 100; .$.35 per 1.000. Narcissus, P.aper White Grandlflora, 13-15, $1.25 per 100; .$8 per 1.000. Lllium Candidum, $5 per 100: $40 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, Roman hyacinths, white, 50c doz. ; $3 per 100. Candidum lilies, (iOc doz. ; $4.50 per 100. Harrisii lilies, 0-11, $3.75 doz.; .$23 per 100; 7-9, $1.35 doz.; $8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies. 60c doz.; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large, 25c doz. ; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi. $1.10 per 100; $8.75 per 1,000. Ornithogalum. .$1..50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Oxalls. $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Yick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. Paper White Narcissus, White Roman hyacinths, Lilium giganteum (cpld storage) : Freesia Purit.v. freesias, French-grown; callas, Lilium Harrisii. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Callas, 3 to 4-inch circ, .$4 per 100; 4 to 5- Inch. .f.S: 5 to 6-in., .$15. I'uritv Freesias. 1st size, $1.75 per 100; 2nd size. $1. Al! delivered to you charges prepaid, cash with order. For good results buy direct from grower. LILY- DALE BULB CO., Santa Cruz, Calif. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs, lilium multiflorum. L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New- York^ Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, 9-10, 20O to case, $17.50 per case. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 3S3- .387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-in., 8-9- In., and 9-10-in. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, Dutch and French. Robert Bulst Co., Philadelphia, "Bulbs'^ Arthur T. Boddington, 342~W. 14th St.. New York. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION p""lANTS. A fine surplus of good, clean, healthy stock ready now. Per 100, Per 1000 Enchantress $6.00 ,$55,00 White Perfection 6.00 .50.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 Pink Lawson 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Bonfire 6.00 55.00 Order what you need from this list and you will never regret it. WIBTOR BROS. 102 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111, Field-grown carnation plants. White Enchant- ress. Extra large choice plants. $4,50 per 100; $37.50 per l.OOO. Brant & Noe Floral Co.. 5744 Brantwood Ave., Chicago. Carnations, 5.()00 Enchantress, I.IXH) Victory. $0 per 100; $55 per 1,000. 5.000 White En- chantress, .$7 per 100; $05 per 1,000. John F. .Sabransky, Kenton, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 464 The American Florist. SeH. ij. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra fine stock, clean, well grown and healthy. Per 100 Per 1,000 White Wonder $7.00 $80.00 White Wonder, medium size plants £.00 50.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 76.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa 7.00 60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress, White Wonder, $7 per 100; $60 per I,0u0. Victory, $6 per lUO; $60 per l.OOO. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. _ Field-grown Enchantress and White En- chantress, very flue stocky and healthy plants, .$6 per 100. Mehlin's Greenhouses, Fergus Falls, Minn. Carnations, Enchantress, strong plants, $65 per 1,001). C. C. Pollwortli Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, stocky flekl-grown plants. Pink .Toost. $3 per luO; strong white and Pink Enchantress, 2Vi-inch, iuU rooted, .$2.25 per 100. Cash with order. GUS SCHLEGBL, Olney, IIL Carnations, Apple Blossom, Alma Ward, Winsor, Mrs. Patten, Dnaka and Mrs. Ward, .$5 per 100. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse ,__N .__Y . Carnations, Pink and Wliite Enchantress, $6 per 100; Winsor, $5; 0. P. Bassett, $6; Lady Bountiful, $5. E. B. Lemke, 1530 Hague Ave., .St^aul,_Minn. CARNATIONS, strong field-grown ' plants, Lawsou and Enchantress families, Beacon and Harlowarden, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich^ Carnation~PIants, 10,000 Enchantress, nice big plants, $40 per 1,000. SINNER BROS., 66 East ttaudolph St., Chicago. Carnations, from 2-in, pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Field-grown carnations, extra fine plants, Winsor, $5 per 100. M. M. Dye, Salamanca, N. Y. Carnation The Herald, the new scarlet, Chi- cago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, _N._S. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CELOSIA. CELOSIA,' 4-in., $10 per' 100.- HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cineraria, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunnlng- ham, Delaware, Ohio. Cineraria, dwarf, large flowering. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Fainesville. O. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co. Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, rooted cuttings, 20 best varieties, $6 per 1,000 from 4-inch, $5 per 100. Mehlin's Greenhouses. Fergus Falls. Minn. Coleus, Brilliancy, 2-in.. $3 per 100; 3-in., .?4. Cecil Brown, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, .Ir. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons, well colored, 3% and 4-in., $4 per doz. ; _5-in., $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen, 4-iu., 20c and 25c each. Godfrey Aschniann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. Dracsena indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-In., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns, Scottil, Whitmani and Harrisii. 5%- in., and 6-in., 35c, 4Uc and 50c each. Boston, 6-in.. 40o to 50c. Scottil, 4V>-in., 20c and 25c. Nep. Sniithi, 4-in., 25c. Dish ferns, 2V.-in., .$3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Neph. Elegantissima, 6-In., 50c each; 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2 to $2.60 each. N. Magnihca (the lace fern), 5-in., 50c each. Bos- ton, 6-in., 50c each. N. Piersonl, 6-in., 50c each. N. Superbissima, 8-in., $1 each. N. Harrisii, 8-in., $1 each; large specimens, 10-ln., $4 and $5 each. F. K. Pietson Co., Tarry town- on-HudsOD, N. Y. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well. Conn FOR SALE — Good stock Adiantum Crow- eanum, 31,4-ln., $10 per 100. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGONS, 3>^-in., $5 per 100; 2%-'m-, $1 per 100. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. 'Roosevelt and Whitman! ferns, fine healthy and bushy plants from bench, ready for 6 and (i-in, pots, $i5 per 100. Mehlin's Greenhouses, Fergus Falls, Minn. Ferns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $3 each; 6-in., 50o each. J. A. Peterson & Kous, Cincijauati, _0. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. 0. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. _ Ferns for dishes, Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Mayii, .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Table ferns, from 2l4-in. pots, assorted, $3 per lOu; $25 per 1,000. 500 or more at l,O0l> rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St. .Chicago. Boston and other varieties of ferns, 4-in., $10 per lOU. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. _ Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., lOe; 4-ln., 15c; 5-ln., 25c. Geo._JI. Emmans, J^ewton,_N. J. "Ferns; John~Scott~ Rutland Ed. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. . Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Rubber plauts, strong stock from 6-in. pots, 20 to 24 inches high, $6 per doz. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chi- cago. Ficus elastiea, 5% to 6-in., 35c, 40c to 50c each; 4-in., 25 cents. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ficus Pandurata, O-in., $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. "FICXIS'ELASTICA, 4-in., 25o; 6-in., 50c each, HENJiY SMITH,Grand Rapids, Mich. Rubbers. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS, selected, well rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Mme. Buchner, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. B. Poitevine, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Ready about Sept. 25. Order now. BDW. DOBGB CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago. Geraniums, 3y.-in. Nutt, Grant and Lake- land, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. GERANIUMS, Poitevine, Ricard, Nutt, Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings. ■Ill per 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, $10 per 1,000. Ricard, $12.60 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Standard Sorts, 2-in., $2 per 10;j; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., AVhlte Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. "J. GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 5er 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala.. Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per l.uOO; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. HARDY PERENNIALS, Columbine, Shastas, dianthus. sweet Williams, forget-me-nots, gail- lardia, foxglove, hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mict. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-in., $6; 4-ln. strong, $12.50 per 100. Hydrangea Arborescens, 3-in., 6c; 7-in., 50c. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hydrangeas in pots and tubs, $1.60 to $3.60 each; large specimens, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. IVIES. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I. , N. ¥■ English ivy, 2-ln. $2 per 100; 3-in. $3. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Matsh, Md. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 4-ln., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 36c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $6 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. B. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Hetuecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, selected stock, one 10 bbl. bale, $3.30; five 10 bbl. bales, $3.15 each; ten 10 bbl. bales, $3 each. Neatly buriapped, 20c per bale extra. Sterling Moss and Peat Co., Baruegat, N. J. Sphagnum Moss, full size bales, clean stock, new burlap. Write for present prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn, i^URSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, hardy herbaceous plants, evergreens, roses, rhododendrons, vines and climbers, spring bulbs and roots, conifers and pines. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees aud plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y, Closest prices on Purple Vincas, Bigonia Radicans and Gelsemium Sempervirens. Po- mona Nurseries, Dade City, Fla. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, trees; roses and herbaceous perennials. The New England Nurseries Co. , Bedford, Mass". ONION S£TS. Winter onion sets. Chicago. ORCHIDS. Vaughan's Seed Store, Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N, J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Fors., 4^^ to 5-in., 35c and 50c; 51/^-iu., 6Uc and 75c; 6 to 7-in., $1 to ifl.oO, and lf2 each. Kentia Bel., 4M:-in., 25c to 35c; 5 Mi to 6-in., 8Uc to $1 each; made-up plauts, 75c to $1 each. Livistona Rotundifolia, 5% aud 0^4-iQ-i 35c, 40c and 50c each. Areca lutesccns, made-up, 4-in., 20c and 25c each. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c. 18c, 20c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phil- adelphia. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; Forsteriana, 7-in., $2.50 each; 8-in,, $5 and $6 each; 9-in., $8 each; made- up-plants, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 inches. $2.50 each; 30 to 34 ins., $3; 34 to 38 ins., .■^4. Belmoreana, made-up, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 ins. , .$2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York._ __ _ Palms, Kentia Bel., G-in., 20 to 24 inches. $1 each; G-iu., 24 to 28 ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plauts in a tub, 7-iu., 30 inches. $2.50; 7-in., 3G Ins., .$3.75; 8-in., 42 Ins., $5 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants In a tub, 7-in., 36 ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 Ins., $3.50; 8-in.. 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-in.. 44 to 48 ins., $5; S-in., 48 to 54 ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. '9^3- The American Florist. 4G5 I'almB, Kcntiaa Belmoreana and Forstorlano, 41u. to lOln.. j:4.!«) per iloz. to »!.'■ pncli. Co- cos WodilclhiHo, :;'/j-ln.. If 15 per 11)0. Poobl- mann Hros. Co.,_MortoD Grove, _in. Pboenlx Cnnariensls, Snc Urge plunts, $7.fi0 to jascacli. Jiillua Itoobrs Co., Ituthorford, N. J. Palnia, John Scott, Rutland Read and B. 45tli St., llruuklyii, N. Y. _ Palniti, Jtilluti Roebrs Co., Ulltbcrford, N, J. PalmB. ~ Bobbink & Atklna. Rutberford, N. J. Palma. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wla. PANSIES PANSIES — Strong plants from seed bed, from best ginnt Uowerlug mixture obtainable: also .Hette'8 Trlnuipb of Giant. Rime. Perrett, Odler, Cassler, ami others; 100, 30c: 1,000, J2.B0; .I.OOO, $2.85 per 1.000. EDW. DOKGE CO., 4344 North Sprlngtleld Ave., Chicago, 111. Panslea, strong plants from seed bed of boat giant Uowerlng and llnest strain, ^'l.'l^ per 1,000. Mehllu's (Jrecnhonses, Fergus Falls, PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchii, large specimen plants, $6 to $7.50 each: good plants, 0-ln., $1 to $1.50 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. PANDANUS VBITCHII, 4-iD., 25c; 6-ln. to 10-ln., $1 to $5 each. HBNEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pandanus Veitchli, 6-ln., $1 to $1.50 each; 7-in.. $2 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PELARGONIUMS. PELARGONIUMS," best varieties, 3-in., $5; •4-ln.. $10 per 100. HENRX SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLBAStJRH." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives In- formation on peony history, soil and plants to use: how and when to plant: fertilizers and how to apply: and describes the most extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun: describes the old and new as well as plebian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. PHONIES 4c TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima, Festiva Maxima, Floral Treas- , ure, Livingstone, Richardson's Dorchester, etc., at Sc per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's .seedlings, mixed single and double, 4e. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shenandoah, Iowa. Peonies. Queen Victoria, white: Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write' for our special prices. Geo. Peters & Sons. Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPfiKS. Christmas peppers. New Cluster Pepper, Branching New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit, 4i/4-in pots, JSl.ao per doz. : $10 per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechs- lin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Celestial peppers, strong. 4-iu., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in., $2.25 per doz.: $15 l)er 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. 4-in., $10 per 1007 HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica, 4-in., $5 per 100: $45 per 1.000; 2i4-in.. .$1.50 per ICO; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides. giant baby primrose, 2^-in., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt," Bristol, Pa. Primula obconica gigantea and grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2^-in. Iiots. eilc per doz.: .'i;4 per lllO: ,$35 per 1,000. Malacoides (improved baby primrose), 2%-in., 60c per doz.; ,$4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, CIIINESB PRIMROSES, XXX One and strong, ready for 4-lnch pota. In the Unest colors, mixed, being a surplus of our atoek for seed growing, bargains, %i per 100 at once: ready for re- potting. John F. Rupp, Sblremanstowu, Pa. BABY PRIMROSE (Malacoldea), 2-ln., $3; 3-in., $6: 4-ln., $12.01) per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses, obconica, 2V'j-ln., $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000: 600 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primula Obc. gigantea and grandiflora, fine 31n. stock, $0 per 100. EDW. DOEGB CO., 4344 North SprlngUeld Ave., Chicago, 111., Primroses, obconica alba, rosea and Sangulnea, 2y,-ln., $1.75 per 100. Gigantea, The Giant, 2%-ln., ,$2 per 100. Malacoides, Giant baby, 2Vl-ln., $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Primula Chiucnsis and obconica. all colors, $3 per 100; ,$25 per 1,000. Malacoides, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle. O. Primula obconica graudl, 2V4-ln., $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Primula, obconica grandl, 4-in., $8 per 100. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias, 4-in., 15c, 20c, 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ROSES. Roses, grafted stock; Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarle, $110 per 1,000; $100 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots. Own root stock: Melody, $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000. Richmond. 2%-in.. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, IlL Roses, Sunburst, 3-in., own roots, $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. Killarney Queen, 4-in., own root, .$10 per 100. Double White Killarney, 4-in., own root, $10 per 100. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Roses. White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Rich- mond and Lady Hillingdon. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Roses, young Beauty stock, 2,000 3 to 4- Inch pots, $6 per 100; ,$50 per 1,000. Bas- sett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. ROSE PLANTS, Brides and Beauties, 4-in., $7 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SALVIAS. Salvia Splendens and Bonfire, 60c per 100: $5 per 1.000. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geraniums, 2-in., ,$1.85 per 100. Cobea Scandens, 2-in., $3 per 100. Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Double Alyssum, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, Mignonette, Boddington's Majestic, trade packet, 60c; % oz., $1; 1 oz., $7.50. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., New York. Seeds, pansies, Thorburn's Superb Mixture, $4 per oz. Also strains of Masterpiece, Mme. Perret and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. J. M. Thornburn & Co., 53 Bar- clay St., New York. Seeds, cyclamen, giant English grown, giant German grown, giant orchid-flowered. Fpr va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yojl:._ Seeds, garden, farm and flower. Robert Buist Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds, alfalfa, Rud.v-Patrick Seed Co., 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. SMILAX. Smilax, extra strong, 2-In., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md, Smilax, $12.60 pec 1,000. castor, Pa. A. M. Hcrr, Lan- Snillax. 2-ln., $2 per 100. B. Vincent, Jr. & .Sonu Co., White Marsh, Md. ._ Smilax, 2Vj-ln,, $20 per 1,000. Hess & Swo- boda. Omaha, Neb. Smllnx, Btrong 8-ln., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poeblmann Bros. Co,, Morton Grove, III. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, giant pink, white, yellow and red, 2'4-ln. pots, .$2 per 100; 300 for $5 cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan, Del., Co., Pn. STEVLA. STEVI.A, Btrong, 4-ln., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Oand Raplds^Mlch. SULTANA. SULTANA, 4-ln., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, 4-ln., $10 per 100. HBNEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-ln., 10c. Poeblmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. HARDY FIELD STOCK. . CELERY PLANTS $2.00 per 1,000 CABBAGE PLANTS 1-00 per 1,000 All varieties. F. M. PATTINGTON. Scipioville, N. Y. For Sale.— Strong pieplant divisions. Llnnseus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000, Mos- b£ek Greenhouse Co,, Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. vmcAs. Vinca Variegata, 4-in. pots, $12 per 100, Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. 150,000 violet plants now ready tor winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Oampbell. 2y™-in. pot plants, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. La'rge 3y.-in. plants, $3.25 per, 100; $30 per 1.000. Princess of Wales, 2%-ln. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3y2-in., $4 per lOO: $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of other plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J. Bryan, Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100: good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $4 per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Cbas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Sehillo Lumber Co., Haw- tborne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft or longer. Greenhouse and other ouila- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John O. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cggo. . Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 60c for 1.000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 466 The American Florist. Sept. 13, (fe—dh-d;- THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO., Manufacturers of SelMying Carnation Supports & Rose Stakes SELF-TIED ROSE STAKES. "^THE LOOP! THE LOOP'S THE THING!" Write for Price List B. (Patented) CONNERSVILLe, INDIANA. Self-tying carnation supports and. hose stakes. The Carnation; Support Co., Connersville. Ind. Pillsbury Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000 post- paid. I. I/. PiUsbury, Oulesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Ilooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. _ Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders, of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietseh Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fitting. Plans and sketches submitted on request, .Tohn C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackha-n-k St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron .frame houses. Lord & Buruham Co., Broadway, N. Y. Garland Heat Tested Cast Iron Gutters. 7.000 ft. ready for shipment, 05 tons of tees and , purlings. etc. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Pes Piaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. JNIauufactured by Clay & Son. Stratford, Loudon. England. _ Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding. smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Gold letters, cycas leaves. Baskets, etc. American Importing Co., 219 Dearborn St., Chicago. Flue cleaners. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kiuzie st., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutcbison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Fertilizers. Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep. Pulverized Cattle. Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Buchbinder Bros. 518 Florists' refrigerators. Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. "Elaatic-Lvke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Rau- dolph St., Cliicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Threads of all kinds (green Silkaline). John C. Myer Thread Co., Ix)well, Mass. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Adrian, Fertiline. Mich. Elmer D. Smith & Co., POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, .^1 per doz. by ex- press. R. N< Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Pottery Co., Nasliville, Tenn. Harley The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead. Ohio. Pots, Hew' s standard . A. II. Hews & Co. , Cambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. South 55anesville, Ohio. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAPT. 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 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. GNcago Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVED THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS VENTILATINfi For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send lor Circulars. "■"'"•"""" DILLER, CASKEY &„KEEN, APPARATUS. 1. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets PHILADELPHIA. Keponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans.' Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort _Etlwards,_N. Y\ Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy.. Detroit. Mich. Red pots. Geo. Iveller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. F. Kohr, 2934-38 Leavitt St., Chicago. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2G19 Herndon St., Chicago. . PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Cscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. Samples free- STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, G to 8 feet, per 100, 85c: 500, $3; .$5.50 per 1,000, Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 00c; pel' 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long. 40c per 100: %i per 1.000; 6 to 9 ft. long, SOc per lOO: ,f5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St,, St. Louis. Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. .Angermueller, Geo, H., St, Louia, Mo. Easgett & . Washburn, Cliicago, Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chiiyago. . Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa, O. Wis. and Cleveland, 0. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, ,T. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Crltehell, C. B., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. lOroment, H. B., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. HoCfmeister Floral Co., Ciucinnati, Holton & HunUel Co., Milwaukee, Kasting Co., Wm. P., Buffalo, N, Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm, A,, New York. Kruchten. John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Forester, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., McrCuliough's Sons Co.. J. M., Cincinnati, O. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Heutz «fe Nash, New York, N. i'. Cut Flower Exchange, New Y'ork, Niessen Co., The Loo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros,, St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Pennock-Meeban Co., S. .S., Philadelphia, Percy Jones. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., O. C, Milwaukee, Wis, Reid, Edward, Philadelphia. Pa. Slebrecht, Geo., Co,, New York. Smith, Wm., Co., St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co., J. D.. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N, J. Weiland & Hisch. Chicago. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Young. John. 58 W. 28th St.. Zecb & Mann, Chicago, Ziska, Joseph, Cliicago. Joliet, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9' 3 The Amer j ca n Fl o r / s /: 467 □ Will Hitchings Boilers Heat? |U|| Number Two, Iron Boilers that "Cast are good only for small houses and not economi- cal for a range of much of any size. ' ' Man Number Two tells Man Number Three, the same thing. There being no one on hand to give them the straight facts — all three men, and a lot more they also tell — consider it a settled matter. As a result many of them find out when too late, that a battery of Hitchings Cast Iron Boilers would have better met their requirements more economically and more prac- tically than a wrought boiler. A letter to us would have brought the information that ranges of medium size generally require a heating of a flexible nature. For such ranges one large wrought iron boiler is entirely too arbitrary, because the one big boiler must be fired in early Fall and Spring as well as mid-Winter — no matter how much or how little heat is needed. With a battery of Hitchings Cast Iron Boilers, you fire one boiler when only one is needed. When you need more you fire more. It has been proven over and over again that for ranges up to 18,000 square feet of glass, our cast iron boilers are the more economical and more adaptable. Don't let Man Number Two, or Man Three — or any other Man, influence you on boilers. Be your own influence. Thor- oughly investigate boilers yourself for yourself. Start your investiga- tion with the Hitchings. We will gladly do our part to see that you get the straight facts, straight. Write us. New York Office: 1 1 7u Broadway. HitcKitvs's^ CLfttpair factory: Elizabeth, N. J. Pennslyvania Philadelphia Office: ia BUS, ii;i »il 'J r.lnit St Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't jet along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PI I, IS BURY GalesDDrg,Ill. Mention the American Florist when writing Boiler Tubes 6! cents per foot. New and s. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing The Only Practical Way to Gut Your Green HauseBlass Is WItii This Florists evc-rvvvhere are using it in ference to any Good hardware evervwhere se. Devil*' Glass Cutters as well as some of the VVViJCIU J Red Devil Glass Cutter No. 024. other 3,000 tools we make. n you are not usin£r"Red >f Devil" Glass Cutters, we will pive you an oppor- tunity to try them. Send us three 2c stamps and one sample only will be sent you postpaid. SMITH & HEMFNWAY CO., 151 Chambers St., New York Ci(y,N. Y. FLUE GLEANERS EVERY KIND Rollins Steam Specially £ Valve Co. 1 7 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, m. 4&8 The American Florist. Sept. 13, The Allied Trades j Descriptive particulars— with drawings or photographs, if possible— of any new appa- ratus or device which may prove helpful to the irade are solicited for .this depariment. THE "Red Devil" tool factory has just issued a new illustrated booklet giving net prices of 3,000 "Red Devil" tools. The Smith & Hemenway Co., 150 Chambers Street, New York city, will be pleased to mail a copy on re- quest to all interested. Aphine in Engrland. The Aphine Manufacturing ■: Com- pany of Madison, N. J., manufacturers of agricultural chemicals, insecticides, fungicides, etc., has invaded the Brit- ihs Isles. The British and American Fertilizer Company, situated in Liver- pool, is handling the Aphine Co.'s products abroad. It is the purpose of this company to establish agencies among the nurseries and seed firms in the British territory. An attractive catalogue, giving detailed descriptions of the various products and containing many indorsements from past users h^s just been issued by the British company. ' Chicago Notes. The A. Dietsch Co. is very busy filling orders at present and the sea- son's business so far is considerably ahead of last year. This firm is now filling an order for the Hoskins Floral Co. of Elmhurst. Mr. Hoskins is the head of the Arlington cemetery and this is a new venture on his part. Kroeschell Bros. Co. sold four No. 4 Kroeschell boilers this week. Two of the boilers went to Pennsylvania, one to Michigan and the other to Texas. The Garland Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. has booked several orders this month and is now busy turnmg out the material. The John C. Moninger Co. s new catalogue is on the press and will be ready for mailing soon. The Back-to-Boiler System. The Morehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich., have issued an elaborate illus- trated catalogue of their steam traps which should be in the hands of all greenhouse users. This firm has de- veloped and perfected four styles of traps, known as the Morehead return steam trap and boiler feed; Morehead condenser trap; Morehead non-return or tank trap; Morehead vacuum trap. The traps are designed to remove the condensation arising from all steam heating systems and to dispose of this condensation profitably. The return steam trap returns the water of the condensation to the boiler to be used again. The condenser trap is a com- bination of the first and the jet or spray condenser. The non-return trap de- livers the water to the atmosphere, an open tank or well or a feed water heater. The vacuum trap delivers the water to any point desired above or below the trap without disturbing the vacuum on the heating system. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — D a v id P. Jones, a member of the board of park commissioners, wants to name the S. A. F. garden at the Armory, where the convention was held, the Wirth Botanical Garden. It is proposed that the city keep the garden as an object lesson to local residents, and Mr. Jones would thus honor the president of the Society of American Florists as the man who was really responsible for the outdoor exhibition. WHEN YOU BUY— GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF UNEQUALED FUEL ECONOMY" KROESCHELL REPLACES THREE CAST IRON BOILERS Range of Alexander A. Laub, New Hamburg, N. Y.. heated by No. 6 Kroeschell Boiler. We do not have to .fire our boiler as often as our brother florists who are using different makes. The Kroeschell has replaced three cast iron sectional boilers, and it certainly has given entire satisfaction. It only takes a few words to express the good quality of your boilers and they are as follows: 'Of all firms handling boi ers and advertising them truthfully, the party buying a boiler would have to get the Kroeschell, as you are certainly advertising nothing but lacts. .luly 18. 1513, New Hamburg, N. Y. (Signed) ALEXANDER A. LAUB. KROESCHELL REPLACES FOUR CAST IRON BOILERS Range of A B. Knowlton, No. Grafton, Mass.— devoted to the growing of hi.gh grade carnations. No. 13 Kroeschell heats entire plant. Enclosed find photo showing partial view of my range which you are at hberty to use in connection with any advertisement you see ht- In regard to the No. 13 Kroeschell Boiler, we are now using it for the lum season. The lender we use it the better we like it. It has taken the place 01 lour cast iron boilers at a big saving of coal and labor. No matter what the weather is outside we have no trouble whatever in keeping the temperature just where we want it. January 10, 1912, North Grafton, Mass. (Signed) A. B. KNOWLTON. KROESCHELL REPLACES TWO CAST IRON BOILERS Range of H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt.— the largest cut flower establishment in Vermont. No. 7 Kroeschell heats the entire plant. Your No. 7 Kroeschell Boiler rated at 15,000 sci. ft. of glass is carrying my entire range of 17,000 sci. ft. of glass-it might heat more. We maintain a temperature of 50° and have no trouble to keep the proper tempera- tures in the coldest weather. During the cold snap of 1912 we hred every three hours during the night; I find it a saving in fuel to nre often I have the Kroeschell Boiler six years and the only expense is one set of grates. No other but a plate boiler tor me. January, 1912, Randolph, Vt, (Signed) H. M, TOTMAN. The customers' interest first-is the basis of the Kroeschell standard, and this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all in the greenhouse boiler business. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie Street CHICAGO, ILL. ■ '9^3 The Amer j c.i x Fl o ri s t. 4G9 METROPOLITAN Liqiiid Potty Machine Tht only perfect machine for apply- ing liquid putty Metropolitan Material Co. Patented Greenhouse Construction Material Heating Engineers 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ffCleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL &, IRON CO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK Some Day You Will Want To Enlarge Your House- Then How About Your Boiler? ryfj 11(1/ it be big enough to heat it? mJLM Or will you have to get a new one? Here's the answer: Buy a Burn- ham Sectional Boiler the size you want NOW. When you add more house, you simply add more sec- tions to your Burnham. Two men can add them in short order. This easy enlargement advantage and its twenty-nine other economy and convenience points are pretty well shown up in the Handy Hand Book. Send for one and know what there is to know about this greenhouse boiler that's made especiall}' for greenhouse work; and for that reason works tor economy, as no other cast iron boiler works. The truth to tell, it's the only cast iron boiler made especially for green- houses. Saying it another way; it's not a residence heating boiler trying to jolly itself into thinking it's a greenhouse boiler. If it's a good greenhouse boiler it can't helpbeing a good boiler for residences. But the other way around does not prove true. To say it still another way; why send a boy to do a man's work — especially when the boy charges you quite as much, and does a lot less? Lord & Burnham Co. SALES OFFICES : FACTORIES: New York Pliiladelphia 42nd Si Buildini Franklin Bank Building Irvington, N. Y. Boston Chicago Tremont Buildin* Rookery Buld'ng Des Plaines, 111. Rochester, Granite Building Toronto, 12 Queen St. East GREENHOUSES Hot Bed Sash Pecky Cypress bench stock Cypress, "Ihe Wood Eternal." Write for circular C and prices. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co. NEPONSET, -BOSTON, MASS. ?<^ lASTICA Ir'eenjiouseqlazin^ USEJTNOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other grlass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts lonper than putty. Easy to apply. 470 The American Florist. Sept. 13, Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Size 6Hx4i4. -Price per SOO, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50 Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., ^40 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Its a Improved Flat Rafter Iron Frame GREEINHOUdE With 5s-inch instead of H-inch Kafiersso we can reduce the depth from 3^2 and 4 inches to 3 inches. Every Bit of Sunlight Means Money to You. Send for Bulletin No. 46 and be convinced. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., 29 King's Road, North Tonawanda. N. Y. AllthpSunhght AU Day Houses, Put Heating Problem Up To Rob't. Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. STEAM OR HOT WATER HEATINQ SPECIALIST. WRITE NOW. BUCBBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, III. Pecliy Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, havine been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our lonS experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock bottom orices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any Quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding. Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Ever3rthing in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ^H^f^Io- Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF BIGB GRADE.. Steam and Hot Water See Our Cataloeat. GIBLIN & CO., Ulica, N. Y. Do not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaulfee, Wis. )reer*8 Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenlioiises Drive euy 2nd true, because both bevels are oa the same ■ide. Can't twist and break ' the glass in driving* Galvan- ized and will not mst. No rights or lefti. The Peerless Glazing Point 3i patented. No others like ^ It. Order from youi deale^ or direct from dg> 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HEKRT A. DBEEK.I 714 Chflituut Street^ PUIadtlpUk. Smoke Burner— Self Feeding-For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. j Nic. Kriers Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. MarshfieM Ave., CHICAGO. I9I3- The American Florist. 471 Iv o o k ! THE Garland Gutter '^i:? The World Wide Known Gutter, and our full line of Greenhouse Material. Either ironwork or woodwork. Our estimates and Blue Prints showing you THE construction, only for the asking. Send in your inquiries to the GARUND GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Des Plaines, III. Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Canl Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOlV, IND. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SflARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, nXINOIS. ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positivply wiU not get hard, will not run in hot. nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W 25th St., NEW YORK. 1 FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ' We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Worlt, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- Ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. mention the American Florist when writing MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILER is unequallerl for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greentiouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today. Write forfurtherinforma tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler ^PERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS^ 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. TRADE DIRECTORY, EOO Postpaid. 472 The American Florist, Sept. 13, Heating] florists I (Greenhouse is a perplexing Question to except those using Morehead Steam Traps HAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be I convinced that you must install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in jtreenbouses than of all other makes of stcdm traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a yicw of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock. Ontario San Francisco Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. Zii. Save your plants and trees. Just the Ihino for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes, Carnationa, etc., without injury toplants and without odor. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Nou-poisonoua and harmless to user and plant. Leading' Seedsmen and Florists have used it witli wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultrv Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pesta. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals— relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses. If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write us direct. J Pint - 25c: Pint - 40c; Qnart - - 75c * Gallon. $1.25; Gallon, - $2.00; 5 GaUon Can. - $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water SH to 'M parts. Lemon Oil Company I Dept. T. 420 W. Lexbiglon Streel - - Baltimore, HA Directions on every packaee. ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: Voa can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the maikctfor matr-rial of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. RETURN STEAM TRAPS ROLLINS Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 W. Kinzie St., CHICAGO. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. $4.00 From Your Jobber or Direct. Edw. E. McMorran & Co., 162 N. Clinton St., Chicago. Send us by Ex. C. O. D., one Peerless Powde"^ Blower; have had one in service for a number of years.' They are far ahead of a Bellows or any other blower we have had so far. Yours truly, Haentze Co., Fond da Lac, Wis. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7^2c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. S5th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. I are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3,00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back; why try cheap snbBtltnteB that makers do not dare to guarantee ? kTm E 1. STOOTIOP? 00., BOmiT VmNON, N. I. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES The Recognized Standard Insecticide. For green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips, mealy bug and soft scale. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain, but cleanses the foliage. 76c per Qnart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterilizing soil and all soil vermin. $1.00 per Qnart, $3.00 perGallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap suckine insects on trees and nursery stock. Can be used in grow- ing season as safely as in dormant season. 75c per Qt. $1.50 per Gal. 10 Gals. $10. ^jAoilanU TwalUB percent NicoUne $1 .50 per Quart. $4 50 per Gallon. All our products arc used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOtC SALE BY SEEDSMEN Letusciuote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity . APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. MADISON, N. J. • OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR FRIGES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Mention the /■ merican Florist when writing Amprican Florist Advertiscj; ments work 24 hours Derdny. ; MRl iLORIST Smerita 2S "tiie trow at the Lessel: there may be mare comfort Umidships, but we aro the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 20, 1913. No. 1320 The American Florist Established 18S5. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 18^1, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act o( March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $i.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. .Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass.. Piesident; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President: John Young, 54 W. 28th St. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Theodore Wirth Minne- apolis. Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston, Mass., Vice-President; John Young, New' York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo, N Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston, Mass., August 1914 CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and e.xhibition at Chicago, November, 1913. Charles H. Totty, Madi- son N J . Prpsidfnt: C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., Secretary, THE AMERIl-AN ^AKlN^llv^N SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O.. January z8-29, 1914. K. T. Brown. Queens. N. Y., President; A, F, J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St, and Rockwood .Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition 1914. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell. Conn.. Presi- dent; KOBT. Pyle. Wesigrove, Pa,. V ice-Presi dent: Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-3n-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-seventh annual convention to be held at Buffalo, N. Y. Septfmber 17-19. 1913. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn,, President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., Kiver Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Newburgh, N. Y., August 1914. Harry S. Richards, Chicago, President: J. J. Levison, Brooklyn, N, Y., Secretary- Treasurer. RELATION OF LIGHT TO GREENHOUSE CULTURE Scientific GreenUouse Building:. The relative importance of light in the culture of plant life under glass is being more generally realized as time passes. In the early days of greenhouse culture and construction, the heating problem was the one that most occupied the grower and the manufacturer. Now, while the ques- tion of heat that can be properly and, easily regulated is still recognized as of vast importance, the question of light is also coming in for its share of attention. Larger sized glass and. superior frame construction — the sub- stitution of iron and steel frames for the wooden ones of the past — are be- ing used in the houses of today. More liglit than formerly was obtainable may be now easily had, but from this has grown another problem ; How mucli light in specific circumstances is needed for the special kind of growth that is talving place under the glass? Lettuce and cucumbers require an im- mense amount of light. Some other vegetables, as well as some flowers, thrive best on less light. How to regulate the amount received is now occupying the attention of horticul- turists and commercial growers as well as the builders of greenhouses themselves. In this connection a bulletin issued recently by the Massachusetts agri- cultural experiment station, entitled the "Relation of Light to Greenhouse Culture," by George E. Stone, is of timely interest and should be in the hands of all who may be in any way connected with hot-house growing. Mr. Stone says : "There is no factor associated with the construction and management of the greenhouse which does not possess a bearing on crop production. Heat, light and moisture are especially important, and the size and direction of the house, amount of air space, system of ventilation, size, quality and angle of the glass, purlins, posts, etc., are also important, as are air and soil moisture and the physical, chemical and biological features of the soil. Although a great deal is known concerning the influence of these fac- tors upon plant growth, there is still much to be learned. The knowledge a'.ready gained has come from the long experience of an unusually skilled class of growers. Much of it is in- tuitive and diflBcult to impart to others. In many instances no def- inite reason can be given for certain practices. "The evolution of the modern green- house from the older types has re- sulted in a marked change in green- house rnanagement, which has brought about the use of larger glas.= and' larger houses, and a relative decrease in the size of the framework (made' possible by the introduction of iron), or anything tending to produce shade. As a consequence of this improvement in greenhouse construction, crops are" grown better and more cheaply, for in" these large, well lighted houses tliey are less exposed to sudden changes, and are consequently less susceptible to disease. The problem of light is one of the most imt)ortant from the physiological and pathological stand-- point. .While greenhouse construction- has progressed along scientific lines with the help of skilled builders, and intelligent growers, it has by no 'means reached its limit of development; and many false ideas of the relation be^ tween certain greenhouse conditions and the type of construction are still held. "Practically ^o per cent of the vari- ous substances which make up the plant are derived from the atmosphere through the chemical action of light on the green coloring matter or chlo- rophyll bodies, primarily located in the leaves. This process is termed car- bon assimilation or photosynthesis, and consists in the taking in of car- bonic acid and the exhalation of oxy- gen. The carbonic acid is broken down, and by combining with the water obtained from the soil, forms the resultant product, starch. The spectrum rays especially concerned in photosynthesis or carbon assimilation are the orange and red, while those more particularly affecting growth are the violet colors. Artificial light af- fects plants in proportion to its in- tensity and the nature of its rays, and since it differs from sunlight very ma- terially, it cannot be substituted for 'lli.^li! l.;i 474 The American Florist. Sept. 20y sunlight to good advantage unless some of the more objectionable rays are screened out. "Plants make the most growth in the night or in darkness, and the least in the daytime. On the other hand, photosynthesis takes place during the daytime or under the influence of light; therefore these two important processes — photosynthesis and growth ■ — alternate with one another. Al- though light has a marked inhibitory effect on growth, it favors the devel- opment of mechanical or supportive tissue which is able to resist disease. Plants grown in darkness are devoid of chlorophyll, and are consequently whitish in color, with poorly developed leaves, elongated petioles, internodes, etc. This shows the importance of light from the physiologica.l stand- point, and explains why= the lack of it is often responsible for many green- house troubles. Still it must not be overlooked that too much light will under certain conditions induce an outbreak of various troubles, so that shading the crop often becomes neces- sary. "There are a large number of plants, i. e., palms and others, that do not require a great deal of light. There is reason to believe that even the light common to our latitude is above the optimum for some outdoor crops. The winter light in some greenhouses is too intense for some species, but car- nations, roses, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes invariably require more light in the winter months than they re- ceive, consequently commercial grow- ers should be constantly on the alert for innovations in greenhouse con- struction tending to give better light during this period. On the other hand, light, as well as heat, which is asso- cjiated with it, is often too intense for certain greenhouse crops in summer, often developing a tendency in certain plants to run to seed. Then, too, the moisture conditions of the soil and air ' in greenhouses are aifected by the sun's heat in summer, making im- perative more ventilation to counter- act their effect. "At the present time a good grade of double thick, secbnd quality glass is used in greenhouse construction, but formerly much double thick, third quality was used — an inferior glass. In the primitive sashbar houses small glass of poor quality was used, and with the heavy, light obstructing frames very poor light was. obtained. Some improvement has been made in the roof angles also, houses with larger angles giving better light; in fact, the more closely the angle of the roof coincides with the right angle to the sun's rays the more light the crop re- ceives. Low, flat hotbeds, which are usually covered with small, dirty, in- ferior glass, furnish a good illustra- tion of poor angles, the light obtained being extremely poor. With the de- velopment of the greenhouse industry larger and better glass began to be used, until now we find 16x24, 20x30 and 24x24 inch glass in use. "Comparatively little 24x24 and 20x 30-inch glass is now used, experience not justifying its use in all cases. Richard Hittinger's large house, 40x600 feet (at Belmont, Mass.), is glazed with 20x30-inch glass, but this house is so thoroughly built and purlined that it has eiven less trouble from breakage than his old houses, in which 16x24-inch glass was used. When large glass breaks, however, it costs more to replace it even if the original cost of the glass is the same per square inch. Our experiment house, built under our direction, is glazed with 24x24-inclL No. 2 double thick glass. Its severe exposure makes it unsatis- factory in some ways, and we have had considerable breakage, especially on the northwest side of the house, in the direction of the prevailing winds. Such a house would be much more satisfactory in a sheltered location. The Pierson 'U-Bar' type of construc- tion employs this kind of glass. The economical use of large glass depends on the rigidity of the frame, and this type of house is provided witli a rigid iron frame and iron and wood sash- bars. The amount of shadow produc- ing material is much less than where 16x24-inch glass is used. However, to support large glass, a house must -be Geo. M. Stumpp, New York. thoroughly constructed and well pur- lined to prevent breakage, as has al- ready been stated. Many of the older houses were defective in this rspect, the large wooden purlins allowing sagging, besides casting much more shadow than the one-inch purlins so extensively used at the present day." In making the tests, besides Mr. Stone and his assistants at the ex- periment station, Alexander Mont- gomery, of the Montgomery Co., Inc., rose growers, Hadley, Mass., and formerly of the Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natick, Mass., did valuable work. Among other experiments tubes of a uniform size and quality filled with certain chemical solutions sensi- tive to light were used to measure the effect of light at different times at under different conditions. It was found that the morning light was 10 per cent more powerful than that of the afternoon. It was also discovered that old glass was slightly inferior to new and that second quality double thxk glass transmits 18 per cent less than No. 1, double thick, and third quality 33 per cent less than first qual- ity and 15 per cent less than second quality. The location of the house is also important, and will influence both the amount of light received and the necessary routine of culture. Houses running east and west should be from 15 to 30 degrees north of east for best results, according to experiments. More Intense morning light is thus gained, and less danger from infection when syringing is another .advantage. The more nearly the angle of the roof coincides with the right angle of the sun's rays the more light is trans- mitjed and relatively steep roofs are superior to flat roofs for transmitting light. The practice of lapping also causes some loss of light. Double glazed houses, according to the bulle- tin, are much Inferior to those glazed with a single layer of. glass. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KUt, Philadelphfa, Fa. George M. Stumpp. George M. Stumpp, one of the lead- ing retailers of New York, is a native Tof Germany, but came to New York when quite a young man. For sev- eral years he worked for the late J. M. Hodgson, but over thirty years ago went into business for himself. He first located at Madison avenue and Fifty-eighth street, remaining there a number of years. Eighteen years ago he removed to his present location, Fiftieth avenue and Fifty-eighth street, opposite the Plaza. Mr. Stumpp has been one of the most successful of the New York retailers and his store Is noted for the fine work turned out. He .maintains a sunamer home in Germany and makes annual visits there. He intends to retire next year, leaving the business In the care of his son George, who is also an expert florist. Mr. Stumpp Is deservedly popular in all branches of the trade. A. F. P. Vojft's. Flower Store. The accompanying Illustration shows an interior view of the Vogt's Flower Store greenhouse at St. Paul, Minn., with August F. Vogt, • the proprietor, among the plants. Mr. Vogt has been in possession of the establishment for 14 years, taking It over two years after the business was started. It Is located in the residence district with two large family hotels nearby, and is on the Selby lake street car line connecting with Minneapolis. In addition to the greenhouse and store Mr. Vogt has a small garden with an assortment of perennials. In the store may be found a complete line of plants, flowers, baskets, etc. Mr. Vogt extends a cordial Invita- tion for convention visitors to call oja him and make his place their head- quarters. His establishment is locat- ed at 366 Selby avenue. Whitted's Window D splay. H. B. Whitted, the Minneapolis re- tailer, by judicious advertising and publicity makes two customers grow where but one grew before. During the week when Minneanolis was full of state fair visitors the window display which attracted the most attention was that of Whitted's, in the Raddison Hotel shop. The dispjay was a mag- nificent reproduction of a scene in Switzerland, occuping the whole space in the large show window. It attract- ed thousands by its beauty of snow- capped mountains, mountain streams, in which were live fish, villages nestling in the valleys, rustic bridges upon which a lone fisherman angled for the finny tribe, old-fashioned windmills, a herd of sheep and goats attended by '9I3- The American Florist. 475 shepherds, precious stones gleaming from the rocks, and miniature men and women to the number of 75 dls- porjtlng themselves over the landscape. Joaeph Oys of Whitted's Fifth street stoj-e designed the display and directed Its installation. He is planning a series of |attractive windows for the coming season and firmly believes that by con- stantly hammering the right nail squarely on the head he will wake up old customers and make new ones. J. THE CARNATION. Minnesota State Fair. The florists should influence the management of the Minnesota State Fair to revise and enlarge their pre- mium list, so as to create more com- petition in displays. As it is now, you hardly ever find more than two or three florists who care to stand the expense of putting up displays corhpeting for first premium. The dis- play this year is, or was, far ahead of Cultural Notes. This is a busy time In the carna- tion houses, getting things in shape to give the plants a good start. Where large numbers of plants are grown the putting on of the supports is a big item, but there should not be any let-up in this work. Keep right at it until all the plants on the Ejace are properly supported. The fine growing weather that we are getting now en- courages the plants to grow very rap- idly and unless they are properly sup- ported, many of the branches will be- come diseased. We are getting away from the very hot weather and pass- ing through a period when the water- ing of the plants is about the most important part of the work in their care. They are getting a firmer root- hold of the soil every day. Taking WHITTED'S WINDOW DISPLAY. anything ever seen before, the com- petition being practically between only two, however. But they both wanted first prize, and consequently the dis- plays in most instances were out of all relation to the premiums. A group of decorative plants covering 100 square feet, represented a commercial value of at least $500, though the premium Was only $40. Smaller groups stood in the same relation to the pre- miums all the way through and com- petition between the two leaders was so keen, that it was very difiicult to say who was first or second. This of course gave the fair a splendid dis- play for a very small sum expended for premiums this year. But I am afraid another year it may be quite different. The premiums should be made more attractive to the average florist, so as to attract a more general interest in the fair and Induce a more open competition. Revise the pre- mium list and open more classes so they may be available to everybody. MiN-NBTONKA. Cleveland, O. — The Wilson Florist Co., J. W. Wilton president and A. B. Wilson secretary, has purchased four acres adjoining its property in CoUinwood for $12,180. this into consideration, with the fresh soil the roots have to work in and the ideal weather conditions, the plant growth is very rapid and succulent. Consequently it becomes necessary to water carefully to guard against a soft growth. Excessive moisture at the roots or on the plant is one of the causes of stem-rot, which sometimes makes big inroads on the plants just at this time. To prevent this, keep the atmosphere clear and sweet and avoid any close, damp conditions, bearing in mind that the carnation plant delights in plenty of fresh air. When stem-rot makes its appearance, carefully remove the affected plants, removing the soil di- rectly around the plant at the sam< time. Then fill in some fresh soii and put in another plant. A good supply of these extra plants to fill in vacant places caused by stem-rot should be arranged for. Pot them into 4-inch pots and shade for a few days until root action begins, after which they should be given full light and watered sparingly. After September 20 we can begin to think of cool nights with light frosts and very shortly the steam will have to be turned on, but do not be in too big a hurry in turn- ing on the steam in the carnation houses, but keep them reasonably cool to encourage a strong, vigorous growth. Disbudding is another feature that demands attention from now on, as the shoots are allowed to lengthen out, but do not attempt to remove the side shoots to any great extent with the idea of getting a little longer stem to the flower. It is better by far to put up with short stemmed flowers for a while yet to give the plants a chance to develop as many shoots as possible for midwinter crops. Do not allow the insects to get a foothold, but keep up the spraying with the nicotine about once every ten days. Also attend to any repairing or glazing that has still to be done. Heavy rains washing through a hole in the roof are very in- jurious to the plants. C. W. Johnson. Akron, O. — The Gilbo Floral Co. has incorporated, capital, $10,000. H. J. Gilbo and others are the incorporators. PARKEESBUK6, W. Va.— The Board of Commerce is considering a project to establish a wholesale flower house at an expenditure of $50,000. CHAS. F. YOGI'S SHOW HOUSE, ST. PAUL, MINN. 476 The American Florist. Sept. 20, FLORISTS' FERNS. Nephrolepsis and Adlantum. The various sorts of nephrolepls have proved themselves among the most popular .and consequently the most profitable of commercial ferns, and few florists may be found who do not grow them in greater or less meas- ure for either wholesale or retail trade. While there is, and doubtless always will be, some demand for novel forms of the nephrolepls, and with proper advertising some of these novel- ties And quite an extensive market, yet the earlier types of real merit, such as N. Bostoniensis and N. Scotti still find a good outlet, provided that they are well grown and sent out in good condition, for these forms of Nephrolepsis exaltata are more endur- ing as house plants than are some of their later relatives with finely cut and crested fronds. A good specimen of N. Whitmani or N. Barrowsi is a really beautiful fern, but as a general utility fern the old Boston variety will still make a good finish in the race. This does not mean tha!t the trade grower should not try the novelties among the ferns that have been sent out during the later years, for the public taste is not the same in all sections of our country, and In some localities the fancy fo- liaged varieties may really prove to be leaders, but for a quick crop, without an excessive amount of cultural care, such forms as N. Bostoniensis, N. Scotti, N. Scholzeli and N. Giatrasi are the ones that may be safely recom- mended. All these ferns will be growing rap- idly at this season, and to produce good stock one must forget the old- tirrie idea that nephrolepls will thrive with a great deal of sunshine, pro- vided that they get an abundance of water and sufficient manure. Of course the fronds on a plant grown in the sun are shorter and stiffer than those produced in a shady house, but they are also of stronger texture and are in condition to stand the atmosphere of a dwelling much better. Plenty of ventilation, both day and night, is an- other requirement, during the August weather particularly, and light syring- ing overhead during the afternoon will help to" reduce the temperature and to keep the foliage clean and free from insects. A weekly spraying with nicotine solution will also do much to reduce the insect crop, a crop that is one of the surest the plant grower, has any experience with, and one that causes termendous losses to the trade each year. The most satisfactory nephrolepls to the ultimate consumer is generally found in the form of pot- grown stock. The plants grown in a bench and then potted off in the late summer and : early autumn, though good to look at, are not so good for wear; owing to the fact that they are not so well rooted as the pot grown stock, and experience has proved the fact that any plant intended for dec- orative purposes should be thoroughly rooted before it be given the test of service. Adlantum Farleyense is still the most beautiful of the maidenhair family, and continues to be in demand for fine effects in decoration, either in the form of cut fronds or in plants of various sizes, the most useful being plants in 5 or 6-inch pots. CALCEOLARIA STEWARTIANA. Grown by William Kleinheinz, Philadelphia, Pa. m growmg this fine Tern one needs to be somewhat careful in watering, particularly in the case of newly potted stock, for the soil must be kept sweet for the young roots to work in, and enough drainage material used in the pots to insure the free passage of water. Cinders make a good material to use in the bottom of the pots, and a covering over the cinders of sphag- num moss will keep the soil from going through, and the fern roots seem to en- joy both these materials. A moist atmosphere and fresh air without admitting too much wind in the act of ventilation, are other requi- sites for the successful culture of A. Farleyense, and shading is required at this season. The hardier form of A. Farleyense, known as the "Glory Fern," seems to be making hosts of friends and finding a ready market, and for cutting is an admirable vari- ety, but as a pot plant is not as su- perbly graceful as the original variety. Any grower who finds a market for plants that are- out of the common should grow a few plants of the creep- ing Adiantums, of which A. dolabri- forme and A. candatum are types. These very interesting plants have long and narrow pinnate fronds that in botanical parlance are proliferous at the apex, or in other words they form young plants at the tips of the mature fronds after the manner of the walk- ing leaf of our northern woods. When grown in wire baskets these two adian- tums form charming objects for win- dow decoration, and, provided that they are not allowed to get dry, will en- dure such use for a considerable time. It is now too late to begin to grow such plants for the coming season, for they ought to be put in the baskets in the spring, and have the fronds pegged down to the moss in order to give the young shoots a chance to root, a little care in this direction helping the plants to form a curtain of fronis that will completely hide the basket before the end of the season. Small pans in which are grown three or four plants of some of the pterises, for example, P. Wilsonl, or' P. eretica magnifica, make a little 'variety to the fern stock, and sometimes help to decide the plant question for a customer who has grown tired of the Boston ferns. W. H. TAPLIN. Calceolaria Stewarilana. This beautiful variety Calceolaria Stewartiana, which we illustrate, is a cross between the well known C. ru- gosa and C. hybrida. It was raised at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston and named in honor of W. J. Stewart. This handsome specimen was grown by Wm. Kleinheinz, gardener for P. A. B. Widener of Elkins Park, Pa., and was exhibited by him at the May meeting of the Florists' Club of Phila- 3elphia, where it created quite a sen- sation. The iiowers are almost if not quite an inch in diameter, of a good clear yellow and borne, in the greatest profusion. It will be a great acquisi- tion as a greenhouse flowering plant and will no doubt be found in every important collection. Mr. Kleinheinz gays it Is easily reproduced from cut- tings. K- igi^ The American Florist. 747 BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. Grown by Frank Oechslin, Chicagro. WITH THE GROWERS Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. The canna and hardy herbaceous perennial fields, always interesting features of this establishment, pre- sented a blaze of magnificent color on the occasion of our representative's visit last week. Among the former, of course, the great attraction this season is ca.nna Firebird, which un- doubtedly merits all the great praise bestowed upon it by everyone who has had the good fortune to see it. The bold green foliage Is surmounted by grand heads of glowing scarlet flow- ers of large size and fine substance. This is without question the best canna that has yet been offered to the trade and the firm is to be congratulated on its success in the distribution of this variety. All the standard kinds of cannas are grown here in large quan- tites. This firm's splendid collection of phlox and the very complete collections of hardy perennials in general, have come through the past trying season of drought in very good condition, due very largely, without doubt, to the thorough system of continuous culti- vation throughout the growing season. Among the rarer things, a fine lot of Delphinium Moerheimi was noted. This is certainly the best white delphinium to date, a good grower producing its fine flowers in abundance. D. Moer- heimi sports or reverts to light blue, but "''* often, and is supposed to be a sport of D. Capri. Another good thing noted was Dianthus Napoleon III, a double red variety of fair^ size, fragrant. The flowers produced in abundance all season. The original stock of this variety was diflicult to propagate,- but cuttings of the selected type grown here root quite freely. Peonies are in unusual good condi- tion to move this season, and the great variety of ornamental trees and shrubs grown here is not excelled in quality by that of any section in the country and the variety handled is much more extensive than is usually found in much older establishments. The storage houses and propagating facilities are thoroughly moderp, with all the up- to-date equipment for the safe and prompt filling of seasonable orders. All the stock looks well, notwithstanding the severe drought, and will be in fine condition for moving this fall. Many of the rarer European trees and shrubs have been tested here several seasons and will soon be offered in quantity as strictly reliable in this hard west- ern climate. Those in search of tree and shrub novelties should not over- look this collection. In the greenhouses there is the usual fine assortment of plants for the holi- days. Pot chrysanthemums are grown extensively and well, in all market- able sizes. Poinsettias in pots and pans are in the usual good condition, and there is a big lot of them this season. Crotons in the smaller sizes are grown in large quantities and, for variety, color and that good culture which gives the plants that lasting character so much desired, have no superiors and are equaled by few in this or any other country. This is fine stock for holiday plant baskets. Be- gonia Glolre de Lorraine is in good condition here and the operations with liaby and other rambler roses, for which this concern has an unusually high and well-sustained reputation, show a greatly extended demand for this stock. Cecile Brunner is another rose to which this firm gives consid- erable space and attention, claiming the charming little buds of this va- riety make new friends every day, es- pecially among the retail florists. There is the usual array of kentias in com- mercial kinds and sizes, pandanuses, asparagus and' nephrolepis beyond count, principally the plain Boston and N. Whitmani, Cibotium Schiedei, small ferns for baskets in large quantity and variety, and Christmas peppers. The new Solanum Melvini is grown exten- sively and the plants are in excellent condition, this being considered a valu- able addition to the holiday plant list, and far superior to S. Capsicastrum, which it resembles in general habit, but is of somewhat smaller growth, with the advantage of carrying its oval, pointed fruits well through the season, where the old Jerusalem cherry dropped both fruit and foliage on the least provocation, sometimes apparently without provocation. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia. At almost any season of the year the visitor will find the Aschmann es- tablishment an interesting place. Here is seen an example of intensive culture. No vacant bench space is al- lowed at any time, while over door- ways and next the glass over the walks, and wherever a shelf can be placed that will hold seed pans or rows of small pots, one is sure to find the space filled with stock coming on and as a rule ready to take the place of salable and finished plants as fast as they go out. Mr. Aschmann is not satisfied with less than three crops a year out of each house. Stocks are especially grown for the early fall demand, mostly ferns, araucarias and palms, then the Christmas azaleas, poinsettias, begonias, cycla- men, primulas, Jerusalem cherries, etc. After these follow the Easter stock, such as spireas, lilies, azaleas, bulbuQS stock, cinerarias, etc., after which moonvines and all kinds of spring bedding plants, including be- gonias of the Vernon type, which are a specialty here. With Memorial day over, ferns fill the tables and complete the cycle, for with their sale the fall demand begins again. While much of the stock here is grown from seed or cuttings on the place, in order, to keep the houses full and keep up the assortment for the large trade which has been worked up Mr. Aschmann is a large importer, thousands of palms, araucarias, and azaleas being brought over every sea- son and finished here. Many of the varieties of azaleas flower much bet- ter after a year's growth in this coun- try, setting twice as many buds here as abroad. Mr. Aschmann attributes his success to two things. First, he always keeps a bright lookout ahead, being prepared and having a stock of the right plants to follow on after the finished product is sold. Next, is his thorough advertising, keeping al- ways before his patrons and those whose trade' he seeks, his entire line with prices. For the amount of glass 478 The American Flo Risk Sept. 20, covered area he is by far the largest advertiser in the business. His story- is always to the point with just enough spice to make it attractive. That his advertising is read and pays is seen by the immense area covered in his ship- ments, he having customers in every state in the Union as well as in Mex- ico and Canada. Every letter and or- der received has his personal atten- tion. One can see from this descrip- tion that Mr. Aschmann is wide awake and also one of the busiest men in the business. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Feeding. If the plants of the section being grown to single stem for cut blooms are well budded up they are in a con- dition to receive applications of liquid manure, or "feeding," as it is termed among growers. Feeding the plants is a very important item calling for close study and judgment. The strength of the material and the quan- tity to apply must be governed accord- ing to the condition of the plants at the present time and to the composition of, the soil. Also one must take into consideration what has been done along the line of mulching the beds during the summer. The early propagated and early planted stock will have attained a big growth of stem and foliage and have exhausted the soil to a great extent, and provided they are in a healthy state they will be greatly benefited by applications of liquid manure. The main feature of the crop that the aver- age commercial grower is looking for is to get clean clear cut blooms of ,good color and keeping qualities, well .balanced with stiff stems and healthy foliage. Plants watched closely and treated liberally from the start will not need very heavy feeding to obtain these results and what feeding is done should be as a finishing up of the sea- son's treatment. There is nothing bet- ter for this purpose than fresh cow manure, one bushel to 50 gallons of water allowed to stand for two days and applied through a Kinney pump. Liquid manure or manures of any kind should not be applied while the soil is dry, but give the beds a water- ing with clear water three or four hours before applying the manure. On the other hand it is poor judgment to give manure to plants that have be- come soft through watering and syring- ing too liberally. These should be al- lowed to dry out a little and harden up a bit first. Early in the day on bright days is the time to do this work. When it is done on dark days the soil does not have time enough to dry up before night, consequently the roots lay cold and wet overnight. The season of feeding is from the time the buds are set until the color of the petals begins to. show, a very short time. Every favorable oppor- tunity of doing the work should there- fore be taken advantage of. Once a week for the first dose then twice a week, bringing it down to once a week again as the buds expand, is good practice. Feeding the plants intended to produce large exhibition or fancy commercial blooms is a distinct propo- sition from the ordinary commercial plants. The growers of these plants have been building them up over a long season of growth^ giving, them the ex- treme as regards richness of comfort and treating them- to -mulchings of commercial and othef fertilizers throughout the season and are now giving them liberal applications of liquid manure with, an occd,sional wa- tering with chemicals. However, the man having these plants in charge is the only one who can advise as to their treatment. What would produce fine results for one would not do for another who has an entirely different soil to deal with and has been treating his plants differently. The surest sign of the plants getting too much feed is when the leaves begin to get leathery and brittle, . then a gradual let up in the feeding should be the order. Taking the buds as they appear should continue right along now. Many of the midseason and late varieties are setting their buds' and as growth is very rapid just now the work of re- serving the buds should be followed up closely as soon as they can be handled to guard against the strength being drawn from the niain bud. Another very important item is to be sure the stems are properly supported to pre- vent their becoming,- crooked. We may begin to look for cooler nights, which together with the density of the foli- age, prevents the plants drying out as quickly as a short while ago. Less syringing will be necessary from now on but extreme dryness should be guarded against. The red spider and thrips quickly get a foot- hold under very dry conditions and these are the worst pests that we have to deal with. They will ruin a bench of blooms in short order if allowed to get a headway. . Give plenty of ven- tilation at all times. The plants de- light in it. To ripen up their wood also pay close attention to keeping everything clean from aphis. It is now time that all plants outdoors were lifted and potted up, using a fresh but not a rich soil. W^ater thoroughly at the time of planting and shade from the sun until root action takes place, again syringing two or three times a day to prevent their wilting. Pay par- ticular attention to staking up the branches directly after bringing in- doors. C. W. JOHNSON. Sweet Peas for Winter Bloom. Sweet peas have been grown under glass to a limited extent for a long time, but the commercial importance of their winter culture dates back only to the development and introduction some 10 or 12 years ago of true win- ter-flowering sweet peas. In a recent bulletin of the New York Cornell sta- tion. Prof. A. C. Beal traces the origin of the various groups of winter-flow- ering sweet peas, tells how they are grown, and describes over 70 varieties which were tested for two seasons un- der glass and also grown for one sea- son out of doors. The distinguishing characters of the winter-flowering type are described as follows : The winter-flowering type is abso- lutely distinct in its habit of growth and its early flowering character. Un- like the garden types, which apparent- ly stand still for a time when only a few inches high while side shoots are developed, the winter-flowering peas grow rapidly until they attain a height of two to four feet; then they begin to flower freely, after which time side shoots are developed. In trials at this station the varieties of the winter-flow- ering type, planted September .24, came into flower between Thanksgiying and Christmas, while some varieties of the waved and the older types, planted, at the same time, did not flower until the last week in April. Many varieties of the first-named type were flowering freely at the holidays, but .the recbrd would have been surpassed had it not been for the fact that during the month of November the region about Ithaca had not an entire day of sun- shine and had only two partly sunny days. December was almost as dark and cloudy. The winter-flowering peas make their greatest growth under glass. When planted in the spring in the open ground they make a very slender growth as compared with the garden type, and flower early in the season when a few inches high. However, they flower very profusely and con- tinuously. The garden type stools out well when planted under glass, but re- quires the. entire winter for growth if planted in the fall. It is said by a practical grower that seed planted In January will flower as soon as that planted in August. This difference in habit of growth, manifesting Itgelf very early, is of great value to the florist in enabling him to gudrd against loss from procuring the wrong seed. , The flowers of the winter-flowering type are generally of the open form of Blanche Ferry, a dwarfed garden variety introduced in 1889. They show either a direct or Indirect relationship to that variety. Some of the English and American raised varieties are hooded, and one grower is perfecting a waved-flower group. As tested at the Cornell station the open-flowered type was superior In substance in midwin- ter, and the flowers remain open, whereas the hooded varieties are often too much hooded and do not show their real size to advantage. Winter-flowering sweet peas grow six to 10 or more feet high. They need all the light they can get to pro- mote free blooming; hence low or dark houses are not practicable. They should be grown preferably in solid beds, since the plants require a deep, moist, cool soil. Thorough drainage should be provided, arid this will be assisted by raising the beds at least one foot above the walks. When planning to grow sweet peas under glass in solid beds the house should be cleared as early as possible. Trench the soil two feet deep. If the beds have been manured annually the bottom soil may be brought to the surface. In new houses, in case the beds are to be raised a foot, trench the soil 18 to 24 inches deep if it is a good loam; if not, remove the soil when the bed Is full, but it is needed for additional drainage. In turning this original soil in a new bed apply a heavy coat of good decomposed cow manure in the trench. Then spread on top a 3-inch coat of manure and fill in with the prepared soil. In the old beds put a 3-inch layer of manure in the bottom of the trench and an- other about a foot below the top. The soil should remain thus until about the time for sowing; if a month or more Intervenes, It is much better. At this time fork over the top layer one foot deep, which mixes the upper layer of manure with the surface soil. While good crops of sweet peas may be grown on benches, yet they require i9'3- The American Florist. 479. WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Annual Outing at Rye Beach, N. Y., September, 1913. more care than when in beds. The sweet pea is frequently grown as a crop to succeed chrysanthemums, par- ticularly by those florists who do not devote a great amount of space to pot plants. In order to have flowers for Christmas the early chrysanthemums should be cleared from the house by October 20 and the space filled with good sweet-pea plants transplanted from pots. The best results will be secured from strong-germinating, outdoor-grown seed of this type. Seed procured from ex- hausted greenhouse-grown plants often germinates poorly or produces weak plants. The first row should be sown at least five feet away from steam pipes along the side walls. East and west rows may be planted five feet apart; north and south rows three water or with a strong dose of liquid be started in pots and transplanted later on, but they give better results when started in permanent position. A day or two before planting, the beds should be thoroughly saturated with feet apart. Sow the seed in drills 1 to 1%. inches deep and about the same distance apart in the drill. The surface should be kept level. The winter-flowering varieties may manure. The seed may be sown as soon as the surface has dried off. White-seeded varieties suffer from re- tarded germination or exoessivQ mois- ture, hence may best be soaked in water for several hours and then light- ly stratified with sand in flats until they begin to swell. The seeds may then be sown in moderately dry soil, as with the other varieties. If the soil has been saturated before planting, no more water should, be applied for perhaps a week, or only when the soil is no longer moist three inches below the surface. When a thorough watering is not applied first, and the seed is sown and watered in, as a rule, not enough water is given to saturate the soil very deeply. The result is that the plant confines its root area to this shallow moist layer and does not root deeply. It therefore suffers from extremes, and any lack of moisture is followed by a check from which it never recovers. On the other hand, if the preparatory water- ing is given and water withheld until there is need of it, the roots strike downward into moist and cooler soil, where they overcome, as far as pos- sible, the effects of the hot days. The sweet pea must be kept growing stead- ily from the day the seed is sown. When water is needed do not apply near the plants, but between the rows, where it should be given liberally. This treatment is especially important with the early plantings. One reason why water should not be applied too near the plants is that they are espe- cially subject to damping off. This trouble becomes more prevalent in Oc- tober and November, when there are more cloudy days, cool nights, and like conditions. Because of this no soil should be heaped around the stem. To secure the best returns from win- ter-flowering' sweet peas they should be blooming freely during holiday or festive seasons. The rate of growth will be influenced somewhat by the amount of daily sunshine during the fall and early winter. In the Cornell tests a good crop of Christmas blooms was secured by sowing the seed in August. When a good crop of sweet peas is desired for Christmas, the seed should be sown August 20. When sown Sep- tember 1 the plants will flower in Jan- uary; when sown September 15 the main crop will be in February; and when sown in October the crop will be ready in March. November sowings flower in the latter part of March; De- cember sowings in April; January sow- ings in April and May; February sow- ings from May 1 on; and a March sowing in May or June. This gives the time when a reasonable crop can be expected, although flowers will be cut, especially with certain varieties, in a shorter interval than that given. Some of the varieties in the testa , at this station, sown October 20 and benched December 20, gave flowers during the last week in January, but not freely until about March. Some sown November 20 and benched De- cember 20 began flowering in February and gave an abundance in March. Seed sown in beds September 24 this year gave flowers on Thanksgiving Day, although during the whole month of November there was not one clear day and there were only two partly clear days. Winter-flowering peas grow very rapidly, hence training should com- mence as soon as they are up. Sup- ports may consist of string, wire and string, or wire netting. Wire netting was preferred at Cornell, although it is condemned by commercial growers, who claim that the vines do not cling to it well and that more crooked stems occur than when the vines are trained on string. Special effort must be made to keep the temperature down during the early growth period, for the nearer the nat- ural outdoor spring conditions are ap- proximated, the stronger and healthier 480 The American Florist. Sept. 20, the plants will be. Give full ventila- tion day and night, as late as possible, without freezing. "When the flower buds can be felt in th€j tips of the growing stems the tertiperature should be raised 1° a nigiht until 50° is attained, which is the! proper, temperature during Decem- beri, January and February. From ■ about the end of February on a night tenjiperature of 48° is better. On bright days a rise of 10° or even 35° may be given. On cloudy days 55° is high enough, for higher temperatures promote soft, succulent growth that wilts when the sun comes out. Plenty of Iventilation should be provided at every opportunity, as this, with care- ful! regulation of temperature, causes a firm growth. Sweet peas are subject to attack by thei more common greenhouse insects and are also apt to become diseased unless proper attention is paid to soil coniditions, temperature, and ventila- tiotj. Sfweet peas are especially subject to attack by the red spider, but unless the, plants are too near heated pipes such attacks do not often occur except in the fall months. The careful use of wafer after the plants have attained a height of a few inches will eradicate this pest. The pea aphis attacks sweet peas from the time they appear above ground. It can soon destroy the young plants, as well as weaken the plants at ^ny stage. Treatment for this in- sect has already been referred to in the bulletin. Climbing cutworms and snails, if present in greenhouses, will destroy sweet peas. The former insects * * * are combated by using compost that has not been covered by a rank growth of weeds and grass. When their work is noticed a search should be made for the worms under any mulch or liimps of earth on the bench, where they are coiled up during the day. They must also be picked from the plants at night while feeding. Snails can be controlled by the appli- cation of lime and soot to the surface of the bed or benches. . The damping-off fungus has already been mentioned as causing the loss of young plants. Sometimes plants are seen with white or yellow streaked foliage. From experience at this sta- tion it appears that such a condition may follow the use of any soil that is not sweet. An instance occurred when a mold growing over the ashes of a bench . entered the bottom of some pots of peas, causing the soil to become stale and musty. All the plants where this occurred showed streaked foliage later. The disease is undoubtedly physiological in its nature and is thought by practical growers to occur sometimes from the use of too much or too fresh manure on young plants. The dropping of flower buds is often a cause of complaint from growers. The first flower buds frequently do not set on vigorous, thrifty plants. , Usual- ly this condition soon disappears, but sometimes it is necessary to keep the plants a little dry and to abstain from the use of fertilizers until the plants are blooming freely. The loss of the buds will follow a sudden fall in the temperature or will result from over- watering. Another cause is growing the plants in too cool an atmosphere. Plants that are grown in the proper temperature, with careful attention to watering, ventilation, and feeding, do not fail to give an abundance of flow- ers. Mildew sometimes attacks sweet peas during the autumn, unless the temperature and ventilation receive attention. It has -been found at this station that mildew yields readily to applications of sulphur to the pipes, and to the use of flour of sulphur dust- ed on the infected leaves. As soon as the fires are started In the fall ,somb sulphur should be applied ■ to the pipes as a preventive. This should be used judiciously, howeyer, for an interest- ing case came under observation at this station during the past winter of the danger of using sulphur too strong. An application had been made, and on a very cold night the pipe covered with the sulphur was turned on, the result being that every flower which was well advanced or open was scorched so that most of the flowers had to be thrown away. No injury to the plants occurred. Some Good Annuals and Perennials. Paper by Thos. McHugh, Dorval, Que., read at the sixteenth annual convention of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association, Peterboro, Ont., August 5-7. 1913. This paper is simply a few notes on some annuals and perennials, none of which are new, but all of which are well worth growing for conservatory decoration. Delphinium, "Queen of the Blues" — This variety grows 18 inches high. It makes a fine pot plant. The seed can be sown in May, "grown on, and left out in a cold frame in winter, with enough covering to keep the pots from breaking. ' Bring it into a cool .house in January, and flower in five- inch pots. A few plants of this in flower, with the calceolarias make a beautiful show. Aster (perennial]_ suh-caeruleus — Bright mauve, flower, three inches across, borne on long stiff, stems 18 inches high. This is a beautiful hardy aster, doing well in pots. It blooms in April when slowly forced. Geum, coccineum var. Mrs. Brad- shaw, is another splendid subject for pot work, lasting in flower several weeks. It should be sown not later than March, as it is a slow grower in the earlier stages. It can be planted out and planted in the fall or grown on in pots. I prefer the pot grown plants. They can be rested for a couple of months in a cold frame or brought directly into a cool house, where they will flower in March or April. This plant should be a good thing for florists to take up. Lavatera rosea splendens, grown from seed sown in August, and treat- ed like schizanthus, are very useful. If grown in 6-inch pots they will bloom in May or earlier. Anyone having the room should try a few. plants. They make a perfect mass of flowers from the pot up, and last a long time in perfection. Clarkia double var. Firefly, makes a pretty plant. It should be pinched twice to make it bushy. Treat like schizanthus. • Schizanthus. — Everyone knows this beautiful and easily grown plant, but it is often spoiled by leaving it too long in the seed pans and shading and coddling it too much. When the first rough leaves show give plenty of sun and air to stiffen them up. They will then make a stout, sturdy growth and not require a forest of sticks to hold them up. - Indiana State FalTi The following awards were made in the department of plants and flowers at the Indiana state fair, which open- ed at Indianapolis, JMonday, .Septem- ber 8: Collection of potted greenhouse plants to cover 100 square feet — The Pahud Floral Co., Indianapolis, first; Reinkin Floral Co., Indianapolis, sec- ond; H. W. Rieman, Indianapolis, third. Collection of ferns, . 10 plants — Pa- hud Floral Co., first; Reinkin Flora! Co., second; H. W. Rieman, third. Collection of coleus — Pahud Floral Co., first; Baur & Steinkamp, second; H. W. Rieman, third. Collection of geraniums — Ernest Rieman, Indianapolis, first;- Reinkin Floral Co., second. Collection of begonias — H. W. Rie- man, first; Baur & Steinkamp,' second. Collection of - variegated leaved plants, 10 plants — H. W. Rieman, first; Pahud Floral Co., second; Reinkin Floral Co., third. Specimen Latania borbonica — Ernest Rieman, first; H. W. Rieman, second; Pahud Floral Co., third. Speciman kentia — H. W. Rieman, first; Reinkin Floral Co., second; Pa- hud Floral Co., third. Speciman araucaria — Ernest Rie- man, first; Reinkin Floral Co., second; Pahud Floral Co., third. Speciman Asparagus Sprengeri^ Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second. Speciman Boston fern, not over 14 inch pot — Pahud Floral Co., first; Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, second; Reinkin Floral Co., third. Speciman crested form of nephro- lepis, not over 14-inch pot — Pahud Floral Co., first; Reinkin Floral Co., second; Ernest Rieman, third. Speciman adiantum (cuneatum type)- — Baur & Steinkamp, first; Rein- kin Floral Co., second; Pahud Floral Co., third. Speciman Adiantum Farleyense — Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second. Speciman Pandanus. Veitchii — Rein- kin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second; Ernest Rieman, third. Speciman new or rare plant — Rein- kin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second.- Floral arrs.ngement — ^Reinkin Floral Co., first; B. F. Hensley, Knightstown, Ind., second; Pahud Floral Co., third. Bride's bouquet — Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second; B. F. Hensley, third. Basket of flowers — Pahud Floral Co., first; Ernest Rieman, second; Reinkin Floral Co., third. Vase of flowers — Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second; Ernest Rieman, third. Display of cut flowers — Ernest Rie- man, first; Reinkin Floral Co., second; Pahud F'loral Co., third. Display of gladioli, 25 vases, six spikes to each vase — Reinkin Floral Co., first; Ernest Rieman, second; Pa- hud Floral Co., third. Display of asters — Pahud Floral Co., first; Reinkin Floral Co., second; Er- nest Rieman, third. Display of cannas — Pahud Floral Co., first; Ernest Rieman, second. Twenty-five American Beauty roses — Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second; Ernest Rieman, tlyrd. Twenty-five red- roses other than American Beauty^-Reinkin Floral Co., /p^j The American Florist. 481 first ; Pahud Floral Co., second; Pahud Floral Co., third. Twonty-tlve white roses — Rclnkln Floral Co., tlrst; Pahud Floral Co., sec- ond; Krnest Kieman, third. Twenty-flve pink roses— Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second; Ernest Ttieman, third. Fifty white carnations — B. P. Hens- ley, first; Ernest Rieman, second; Pa- hud Floral Co., third. Fifty tlesh pink carnations — B. F. Hensley, first; Reinkin Floral Co., sec- ond; Pahud Floral Co., third. Fifty bright pink carnations — Rein- kin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., second; Ernest Rieman, third. Fifty scarlet carnations — Baur & Steinkarap. first; B. F. Hensley, sec- ond; Ernest Rieman, third. Twelve blooms, white chry.santhe- mums — Ernest Rieman, first; Pahud Floral Co., second. Twelve blooms, white chrysanthe- mums— Reinkin Floral Co., first; Er- nest Rieman, second; Pahud Floral Co., third. Display of dahlias — Reinkin Floral Co., first; Pahud Floral Co., seojnd; Ernest Rieman, third. ■ W. J. Vesey, Jr., of Ft. Wayne, served as judge. ■ New York Federation of Floral Clubs. Officers of the New York State Fed- eration of Floral Clubs rormulated res- olutions at a meeting held on the fair grounds at Syracuse. September 9, de- manding that the state erect a build- ing on the grounds immediately, in which to accommodate the vast floral exhibits which the officers say will be sent to the fair in coming years. The floral exhibit this year was far more complete than in any previous year. Exhibitors from every part of the United States sent their choicest productions- to the fair. The socie- ties which make up the membership of the Federation are the New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Utica Floral societies, the Nassau, Tarrytown, Dutchess' Horticultural societies, the New - York and New Jersey Plant Growers'- Association, the Syracuse Rose' Society and the Albany Florists' Club. Present at the meeting were repre- sentatives of the different societies. The members were enthiasiastic over this year's exhibition and declared that if the various state officers would only visit it that the new building would soon be forthcoming. The exhibition was in charge of Charles Vick of Rochester and some of the principal exhibitors were : F. R. Pierson of Tarry- town, Hester Harris of Syracuse, "W. F. Kastihg of Buffalo, A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., H. T. Dreer of Philadelphia, Pa., James Vick's Sons of Rochester and many others. Charles Vick, who had charge of all of the arrangements for the exhibition. Was severe' in his denunciation of the fair officers for taking a part of- the building away from him in order to in- crease the fruit exhibits. He said that such an exhibit deserved more recogni- tion. At the meeting of the federation of clubs it was decided to bend every effort during the coming year to in- crease the membership of the Federa- tion. John Young said that by next year the Federation would be strong enough . to go to Albany and demand that the building for the use of the ■ Sdral exhibitors be erected. "The com- missioners of the fair have not paid HuHioient attention to the floral exhib- its." he s.aid. "We will wait until our menihcrshlp is slightly increa.sod and tlu'ii we will lie .strong emiugli to force the stale into erecting the building." The business meeting was very en- thusiastic, about 40 members being present, the principal business being, of course, to resume preparations to wage an active camijaign to secure the appropriation for glass houses for ex- perimental work in floriculture and vegetable culture. It was decided this time to ask for an appropriation of .flT.'i.OOO instead of .ftiO.UOO, the amount asked for this spring. The present officers were re-elected unanimously and President Kasting appointed the same committees as were serving in iniri. The important discussions, were taken part in by F. R. Pierson, W. F. Kasting, Arthur Cowee. Charles H. Vick, Dr. E. A. Bates, Prof. Patch of Cornell University, and others. I con- sider this meeting a very satisfactory one and it proves that the florists of the state are awakened to their op- portunities, and plans were outlined towards making the State Federation of Floral Clubs a much stronger or- ganization than it is at present. Treas- urer Adams of Buffalo, in his report, showed a very substantial condition of the treasury with all bills paid. At the conclusion of the meeting. Presi- dent Kasting entertained the officers with a dinner at the Onondaga Hotel. John Young.^ Sec'y. OBITUARY. Edward Lyman Morris. Edward Lyman Morris, assistant cu- rator in the Museum of Natural His- tory, Brooklyn, N. Y., was found as- phyxiated by gas in his room at his home, 428 East Twelfth street, Flat- bush, Brooklyn, on the morning of September 14. It was said by officers called in. that his death was acciden- tal. As a botanist he had an inter- national reputation. He had held a number of important positions along the lines of botany, such as special plant expert of the United States Na- tional Herbarium and the United States Department of Agriculture; instructor in botany in the high schools of Wash- ington, D. C, and editor of the Bulle- tin of the Torrey Botanical Club. He was born in 1870; graduated from Amherst College in 1891 and received the degree of A. M. frotn that insti- tution in 189.5. During the three pre- vious years he had been laboratory as- sistant and instructor in biology at Amherst. He was married in 1896 to Florence Symes, who died in 1903. In 1907 he married Mary B. Bedell of Washington, D. C, who with a young son, survives him. A. F. F. Michigan Notes. Prospects never looked brighter to the florists of Michigan than they do now. Rose stock is in excellent con- dition, chrysanthemums never were better and carnations give promise of a good yield. It surely is gratifying to note the condition of the latter, as the plants benched from the field have gone through a summer that has beat- en all records for droughts and inten- sity of heat. J. A. Bissinger, Lansing, has spent a busy summer rebuilding his entire plant. He now has one of the most modern establishments in the state, Carl Roethke of the Wm. Roethke Floral Co., Saginaw, is back on the job after a several months' siege of rheumatism. L. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist's and eardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept coovcnieot for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we lend the bookm. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic work on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 50 cents. 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, f)ractical way. It has 118 illustrations. $i.So. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux). — The best and most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. IVI. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages; post- paid, $1.21. I 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 contains 338 pages, 16s illustrations. $1.50. The Goldfish (Mulertt).— A numbef of florists find goldfish an attractive and paying addition to their business. The best advice is given in every de- partment of the subject, including con- struction and care of the parlor aquar- ium, in this volume of 160 pages, hand- somely illustrated. $2.00. 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 storv so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.00. Success in. Market Gardening (Raw- son). — A new edition of this well- known work on market gardening by Herbert Rawson, son of the late W. W. Rawson. Every line in the book is worth reading and it contains the whole story of market gardening from start to finish. No one in the business for profit can afford to be without this, the latest edition. It contains 271 pages and 22 illustrations. $1.10. ' The American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago. 482 The American Florist. Sept. 20, TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subset ptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. .Advertising: rates on application. From the ftrst issue the Americ.-vx Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. .'Vdvertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press A^'ednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ol our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTF.NTS. Relation of light io gi'eenhouse culture. . .473 — Scientific greenhouse building 473 Geo. M. Stumpp (portrait) 474 The retail trade 474 — Geo. M. Stumpp 474 — Vogt's flower store (illus.) 474 — Whitted's window display (illus.) 474 Minnesota state fair 475 The carnation 475 i'lorists' ferns 476 Calceolaria Stewartiana (illus.) 476 With the grower.s 477 — Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, 111.477 — Godfrey Aschmann, riiiladelphia 477 Begonia Gloire De Lorraine (illus.) 477 The chrysanthemum 478 — Feeding 478 Sweet peas for winter bloom 476 Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety's annual outing (illus.) 479 Some good annuals and perennials 480 Indiana state fair 480 New York federation of floral clubs 481 Obituary , 481 — Edward Lyman HJorris 481 Michigan notes 481 Chicago spring show 482 Shipping and delivery labels 482 American Hose Society 482 Coming exhibitions 482 State fairs 482 Massachusetts ■ Horticultural Society 484 Chicago 488 St. Louis 491 Philadelphia 494 New York 496 Fredericton, N. B 498 Pittsburg 502 The seed trade 504 — American Seed Trade Association 504 — Nebraska seed crops 504 — Alfalfa seed production 504 Catalogues received .'(04 The nursery trade .506 Montreal Horticultural Society .500 Market gardeners 508 — Lettuce notes 508 Wisconsin state fair 508 Florists' fertilizers 510 — Nitrate of soda 510 Davenport, la 510 Washington . . .' 510 Louisville. Ky 510 Notes of the Brooklyn growers 511 Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the paper may be missed. The Hague. — Fresh violets are offered on the street here at this time, Au- gust 15. Tender Stock outdoors may survive far into the fall in good condition if protected through the early frosts at small expense. Don't put all the quality into the trimmings and wrappings of the stock you sell your customers; put some of it into the stock. Chicagfo Spring: Show. We are in receipt of tlie preliminary premium list of the twenty-second an- nual exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, the spring flower show, to be held in that city March 24-29 Inclusive. Copies of the premium Jist and entry blanks may be had on application to Secretary R. J. Haight, fi36 South Clark street, Chicago. Shipping: and Delivery Labels. The florist with a shipping and de- livery trade is very liable to run out of address labels when business be- comes brisk at any special season, and it is well to look into the stock now and order a new supply to cover the busy season close at hand. When there is occasion to use shipping la- bels they are needed in a hurry, and there is no time to print them. For the purpose of florists, wholesale and retail, there is no more serviceable article than the Red Rose Leaf label adopted by the S. A. F., with I he legend "Fresh FlowersJ' in large white lettering. This is a 'very attractive label and the size commonly used is (J>/4x4i,4 inches. All special sizes can be made according to order. The American Florist Co., 440 South Dear- born street, Chicago, supplies the above size printed in two colors, red and black, on good gummed paper, your business card and the leaf, at $4.50 per thousand, 500 for $2.85. This label is known to express and railroad men all over the country and they fully understand the perishable nature of packages bearing this label and de- liver them quickly to avoid the costly risk of losses caused by delay. American Rose Society. executive COMMITTEE MEETING? President Wallace R. Pierson called the executive committee of the Amer- ican Rose Society together at a meet- ing in New York city, going particu- larly into the proposed work to be done regarding the establishing of a rose test garden in the city of Wash- ington. The committee in charge of this work were appointed at the an- nual meeting and were as follows : Robert Pyle, Patrick O'Mara and Wm. F. Gude. Mr. Gude, being located in the city of Washington, had followed up the matter, being in touclr with the men in charge of this particular work of the Department of Agricul- ture. The plan as outlined is : A garden of some two acres located at Arling- ton Heights, Va. Mr. Mulford of the Department of Agriculture is the man in charge. The permanent rose gar- den committee appointed at the Au- gust meeting of the Rose Society in Minneapolis is composed of Alex. Cum- mings, Jr., Hartford, Conn.; Theodore Wirth of Minneapolis, Minn.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. This com- mittee has been requested to prepare plans for a rose garden based upon the broadest lines and to inquire into the conditions of the famous rose gar- dens of Europe, as well as those al- ready established in this country, and to report back to the executive com- mittee for approval. Prof. Liberty H. Bailey of Cornell University took up with the Ameri- can Rose Society the desirability of having at Ithaca a test garden, which could particularly try out the varie- ties best fitted for the latitude of the eastern and northern sections of the country. Minneapolis has started a rose garden which was visited by the Rose Society while attending the convention held in that city. New Jersey, through Professor of Horticul- ture Blake, at New Brunswick, has a like project in view. The executive committee directed that a letter be sent to these three parties asking that the plans be submitted. The prize winners at the Hartford test garden in June were as follows : K. G; Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind,; John Cooke, Baltimore. Md.; Peter Hender- son & Co., New York city; Lowe and i^.hawyer, Uxbridge, England; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Shatemuc Nurseries, Barrytown, N. Y., Conard & Jones, West Grove, Pa.; Hoopee Bros. & Tliouias, West Chester, Pa. They received the silver medals and certificates of merit awarded by the American Rose Society. Special efforts will be made to in- crease the membership of the society. The committee appointed at Minne- apolis lias mostly reported a willing- ness tp pusli this work. The secre- tary lias been gathering from Ameri- can rosarians a list of roses originated in America, the variety, name and date. The meeting directed that this work be continued and the result as far as obtained be published in the an- nual bulletin as an oflicial list. These bulletins have been called for far and near until there is only a few samples on hand to keep for permanent record. The next edition will have to be in- creased. The coinmittee adjourned to meet the second Monday in October. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last ad- vices. ) September 23-25, 1913, New 'york.— Exhibition of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables, Amer- ican Institute of New York, Engineering build- ing, 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Eagleson, secretary, American Institute, New York. September 27-28, 1913, Orange, N. J. — DahUa. fruit and vegetable show. New Jersey Floricul- tural Society. John Dervan, secretary, 433 Cen- tre street. Orange, N. J. October 23-24, 1913, Lenox, Mass.— Fall ex- hibition, Lenox Horticultural Society. George H. lustoue, secretary, Lenox, Mass. October 23-26, 1913, Pasadena, Calif.— Sixth annual fall Ilower show, Pasadena Horticultural Society. Geo. H, Kennedy, secretary, 497 Brad- ford street, Pasadena. October 27-29, 1913, Asbury Park, N. J.— Chrysanthemum show, Elberon Horticultural So- ciety. Ben Wyckoff, secretary, 1104 Fourth ave- nue. Asbury Park. October 28-29, 1913, Madison, N. J.— Eight- eenth annual flower show, Morris County Gar- deners and Florists' Society, Assembly ball. Ed- ward Reagan, secretary, Morristown, N. J. October 28-29, 1913, Glen Cove, L. I,, N. Y.^ Chrysanthemum exhibition, Nassau County Hor- ticultural Society. James McDonald, correspond- ing secretary. October 30-November 2, 1913, Boston, Uass. — Chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts Hoi-ticul- tural Society, Horticultural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston. November 4-6, 1913, Tarrytown, N. Y.— Fif- teenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticul- tural Society, Blusic Hall. E. W. Newbrand, secretary, Tarrytown. November 5-7, 1913, New York, — Chi-ysanthe- raum show. Chrysanthemum Society of America. Engineering building. 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Eagleson, secretary, 324 West Twenty-third street. New York. November 5-7, 1913, Chicago, 111. — Annual ex- hibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica. E. J. Haight, secretary, 638 S. Clark street, Chicago. November e-"?, 1913, Worcester, Mass. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition. Worcester County Hor- ticultural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midgley, secretary, IS Front street, Worcester. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs, with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the horticultural and floricultural departments so far as obtainable: September 22-27, Helena, — Montana State Pair, M. L. Dean, Missoula, Mont. September 22-27, Boise. — Idaho State Fair, John U. McPherson, Boise, Idaho. September 23-27, Berlin, — Connecticut State Fair, Mrs. Geo. E. Green, Kensington, Conn. September 27-October 3, Sedalia. — Missouri State Pair, J. C. Evans, Olden, Mo. September 29-October 1-3, Trenton, N. J. — Interstate Fair, A. J. Farley, New Brunswick, N. J. September 29-October 4, Nashville. — Tennes- see State Fair, Chas. A. Keffer, State Unlver- sit.v, Knosville, Tenn. Setpember 29-October 4, North Yakima. — Washington State Fair, H. B. Averill, North Yakima. October 3-11, Springfield.— Illinois State Fair, J. J. McComb, 3327 Potomac aveuue, Chicago, superintendent of liorticulture; J. E. Taggart. Freeport, superintendent of floriculture. October 6-11. Bicbmond. — Virginia State Fair. A. Warwick. 7 Mutual building, ICichmond, Va. October 20-25. Kaleigh.— North Carolina State Fair, J. Frank Fooslie, Raleigh, N. C. October 27-November 1, Hot Springs. — Arkansas State Fair, C. H. Johnson, 201 Ceu- lr;ii aveuue. Hot Springs, Ark. igtjj;. The American Ploris 483 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. SVIkto answers nro toluMiiiiikHl from lliis uflk'o ri.f.usi' lOcfiits oxtra in cover jutsliitji', I'tr. Situation Wanted Cood stoiL-man. State vak'os 'n tirM I.-lttT. Cliiram' preferred. Address Key \.\\. care American Florist, Situation Wanted lly competent grower: sin^rle; have j^ood references. Addre^-s Kev 877. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -Privnte gardener; sober, industrious nnd i onipetent man. Illinois pre- ■terred. Key W. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— K.N perionced store man in .ChtcaKO, \Va^ies. $20.tHt per week. Address. Key S85, care American Florist, Situation Wanted- By Fn^lishman. as, gardener on private place, 11 years' expeiience in all branches; under k'lass nnd outside. 2 years in America. Best references f'om present employer. Address. ^ RiCHARO Fhiubins, Owens Gardens, X'ineyard Haven, Mass. Situation Wanted— As gardener or uood assist^, ant Eardener on private place: 12 years experienc in all branches; hot house plants, cut tlowers' fruits, vcpetabies. lawns, herbaceous borders, etc' Ai^'e 28. Single. English. Address Key S94 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener on private estate by a German, age SS married, with small family. Life experience in all branches of gard- enine and Ilorlst work: landscape, lawn and road making: greenhouse, vegetables, fruit, grapes, etc. liood references. Address Key 895, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial: 8 years experience on gentleman's estate, Ameri- can. 26. Excellent references. Please send full particulars in first letter. Address G. WOI.COTT, care Mr. King, supt. Shore Acres Estate. Little Silver. N.J. Help Wanted— Two young men of good appear- ance tc work in retail cut flower shop. Address, BoHANNON Floral Co , 70 E. Monroe St.. ChicSgo. Help Wanted— Voung man for our nursery office: must have some previous experience. •Give full particulars in first letter. Address Key SSI. care American Florist. Help Wanted- An all around A 1 Garden Seed ■man. State a^e and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address, Key 870, care American Florist. Help Wantei— About Oct. 1st. experienced man as assistant in our shipping room. United States Cut Flower Co.. Elmira, N. V. Help Wanted— First-class designer and sales- man; permanent position: good salary. Give ex- perience and references. .Address Key 893. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References reciuircd. .Address Superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm, Gates Mills. Ohio. Help Wanted -Lettuce and vegetable plant grower, married man preferred. Also night fire- man; one who understands steam fitting. Situa- tion open at once. I. Shelby Crall Co . Monongahela, Pa. Help Wanted— At once, a first-cUss gardener and wife for country esiate, wife to cook for two men, wages $110.00 per month and all found. A. A. Mac Dongall, ^upt. The Highlands. Seattle, Wash. Help Wanted— An all around good man, to work under a foreman. State wages expected in ffirst letter. Good steady job to the right man. Edward Tatro, 407 E. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas. Help Wanted— A good gardener, at home in greenhouse and outdoor work. Married and strictly temperate; wages $60.00 per month with 5-room cottage on place. .Apply to G. SWENSON, R, Ik No. 1, Box 5. Elmhurst, 111. Help Wanted Tlirec young men. plant growers. cai)nl'le (it growing Christmas and Easier plants. cliTN'saMiheniums ferns and all lirst-class stock. Steady erapUtyment and lirsl-class wages lo the ri«lil men. .Address. MkTMUM kllKiE NlTKSKRY Co., Ltd. Ni \v Orleans, La. Buyers Wanted l-ur a N<.. 1, 2 4 Morehead Return Traps replaced l)V autciiiatic boiler feeds. Kt'ii'i KossJoNF.s. Ilarrlsburg. I'a. For Sale -Ice box, 7 ft. 6 in. long. 4 ft. y in. wide. 9 fl. high. Price. $15.00. Bkrkseori). 22M Seminary .Ave.. Chicago. For Sale lO.OOO it. of ylass at a bargain in best town for its size in Illinois; no competition, a money maker. .Address. Ki-y 88*. care American Florist. For Sale-Uiu- No. 3 Morehead Steam Trap, and one No. 2 Morehead Receiver, as good as new. (Installing new heating system). La Ckossk Floual Co.. La Crosse, Wis. For Sale \ good paying retail store and green- house, 37\1(K) feet, in Irving Park. Good n^ason for sellinj.;. For further particulars call on or Address. IIknrv Schukkert. 4332 Bernard St.. Chicago. 111. For Sale— 1 second hand No. 7 Brickset Furman water boiler, 4 sections; has heated 1,^,000 feet of glass; with litrings. $Z->.00. One ventilating mach- ine with 20 arms. Moninger, Chicago, only $6.75. Big bargains; must sell Quick. .Address .Archias Floral Co.. Sedalia, Mo. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouse, 10,000 st|. ft. of glass: modern Concrete. Iron and Wood construc- tion, double strength glass, steam heated, electric lights, city water, builc in 1909. Best condition. Population, 14,000; location, Oklahoma. Price right. .Address. D. B. N., Box 82, Clarion. Iowa. FOR SALE A lot of second-hand Morehead Steam Traps and Receivers. No. 1. Good as new. Price for each trap and receiver, $40.00 spot cash. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Go. 17 WestKinzieSt., CHICAGO NIGHT FIREMAN Strictly sober man. $15.00 per week to the right party. SINNER BROS. 6516 RIDGE AVENUE, CHICAGO. Help Wanted For retail storu-, young man or lady, must have experience in design work and selling. Give references and state salar\- expected. Address, The Lorgus Co., West Chester, Pa. FOR SALE. .An up to date Greenhouse Plant in a live Western city of .S5.0n0 inhabitants; plant consists of three houses, each 24x110, one 10x60 built 3 years at'o. BoiltTslied 16x72. Steam heated with a 45 H. P. Ames return tubular boiler. larKf enough to heat ten more sreenhouses. Electric lights, city water, cement floor in boiler shed, cement walks in ffn-cnhouses. Planted with ().CX)0 A No, 1 Carna- tions. Local and shipping trade; no trouble to sell stock were place five times as large. Soil pre- pared for two years. Fifty hotbed sash and frames. Throi- lots 50x175 or as many more as buyer would want. 4-room modern bunealow on lot adjoining greenhouses which I would sell or rent. For the best of reasons this place must be sold at a bar- gain price. $3,000 cash, balance your own terms. Full particulars, price, reason for selling and photos will bo mailed to interested parties. R. W, (Hudson Ave.) ALTMAN, OGD£N, UTAH. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^ xSVi inchea. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in tvo colors oa crummed paper; your card, etc., in blade and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro oi leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Trade Directory i for 913 mHE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1913 , fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, Is now ready for distribu- tion. It contains 560: pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which Issue catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Ceme- teries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently Indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist. Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, II.I.., V. S. A. Contains 560 Pages NOW READY* Price $3.00 Postpaid 484 The American Florist. Sept. 20, ^y "NOW IN FULL SWINB ™ MiCNIFF lORTICULTURAl * 56 Vesey Street, New York. AUCTION SALES O B^ Decorative Palms, Ferns, etc. Assorted Evergreens, Boxwoods, Bay Trees, California Privet, Holland and French-Grown Bulbs. B>ver>r T'XJJE^^iyArV^ and TClRTr^ASST AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. M. Our new store with its five stories and basement has every facihty for handling immense quantities of everything in the Horticultural line. Remember the Address— 56 Vesey Street, New York. The Macnifl Horticultural Company. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Prizes and gratuities awarded at the dahlia and fruit exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Sept. 12-14, 1913, were as follows : FLOWEES — PEIZES. Dahlias, show or fancy, 24 blooms, named varieties — W. D. Hathaway, first; E. F. Dwyer &. Sons, second. Dahlias, -show, 12 blooms, named va- rieties—E. W. Ela, first; A. E. John- son, second; W. H. Symonds, third. Cactus, 24 blooms, named varieties — Sisson & Thurston, first; TV. D. Hatha- way, second; J. K. Alexander, third. Cactus, twelve blooms, named varieties ^Miss Fanny Foster, first; A. E. John- son, second; E. W. Ela, third. Cactus, decorative, 24 blooms, named varieties -^E. D. Hathaway, first; E. P. Dwyer & Sons, second. Cactus, decorative, 12 blooms, named varieties — R. "W. Ela, first; A. E. Johnson, second; W. H. Symonds, third. Peony-flowered, 24 blooms, named varieties — W. D. Hatha- way, first; J. K. Alexander, second. Peony-flowered, 12 blooms, named va- rieties-^Sisson & Thurston, first; B. E. Dwyer & Sons, second. Pompons, 24 vases of three blooms each, named varieties — J. K. Alexander, first; W. D. Hathaway, second. Pompons, 12 vases of three blooms each, named varieties — B. P. Dwyer & Sons, first. Single, 12 vases of three blooms each, named varieties — SisSon- & Thurston, first; E. "W. Ela, second. Largest and best col- lection of named varieties, one vase of each — G. H. "Walker, first; ' Lillian M. Towle, second. Hardy herbaceous flowers, best display — Eastern Nurser- tes, first. Hybrid tea roses — twelve varieties, three blooms of each — A. W. ipreston, first; T; N. Cook, second; T. N. Cook, third, ■'■ FLOWERS — GRATUITIES. '■; Thorrias Head, display . of dahlias; '(Seorge B. Gill, display of dahlias; G. H. Walker, display of dahlias; Pettier, Piske, Rawson Co., display of gladioli and dahlias; B. Hammond Tracy, ar- tistic display of gladioli; William Whit- man, display of herbaceous flowers and annuals; T. J. Rea, display of phloxes and other flowers; Old Town Nurseries, display of herbaceous flowers; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, decorative plants; Pierce Bros., artistic display of Rose Mme. Cecile Brunner; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, decoration of steps; Mrs. B. M. Gill, display of cut flowers; Mrs. M. W. Chadbourne, display of cut flowers; Theodore Lyman Dean, display of na- tive flowers. FLOWERS — HONOEABLE MENTION. Eastern Nurseries, clematis 848 (Purdon); Eastern Nurseries, Poten- tilla 821 (Purdon); B. Hammond Tracy, artistic display of gladioli; Pottler, Piske, Rawson Co., display of gladioli and dahlias; R. & J. Parquhar & Co., display of phloxes; R. & J. Far- quhar & Co., display of Buddleia varia- bilis; R. & J. Parquhar & Co., display of palms; Mt. Desert Nurseries, dis- play of herbaceous flowers; Pierce Bros., artistic display of rose Mme. Cecile Brunner. The following awards were made in the fruit section : Foreign grapes, collection of not less than four varieties, two bunches of each, John S. Farlow Newton Horti- cultural ' Society fund — Thomas E. Proctor (James Marlborough, garden- er), first. Apples, for the best collection of six varieties of fall apples, specimens to l)e ripe and 12 of each, Theodore Ly- man fund No. 1 — Edward E. Cole, first. Peaches, for the largest and best collection, native grown, Benjamin V. French fund No. 1 — H. A. Clark, first; A. F. Bstabrook, second; Geo. V. Fletcher, third. PEARS — MARSHALL F. WILDER FUND. Bartlett— Elbridge Torrey, first; F. W. DaW, second; Mrs. M. W. Chadbourne, third. Clapp's Favorite — Elbridge Tor- rey, first; Geo. V. Eletcher, second; A. F. Bstabrook, third. Any other va- riety— Edward B. Wilder, first with Brandy wine; W. G. Kendall, second with Souvenir du Congres; Edward B. Wilder, third with President. SOCIETY'S PRIZES — APPLES. Gravenstein — Edward B. Cole, first; Geo. V. Fletcher, second; Myron S. Wheeler third; Maiden Blush — Will- iam C. Winter first. Porter — Geo. F. Wheeler, first. "Wealthy — H. A. Clark, first. Any other variety — J. H. Fletch- er, first with "Williams; "William C. Winter, second with Mcintosh; Edward E. Cole, third with Alexander. Honey Drop — A. P. Bstabrook, first r Albert Anderson, second; Col. Fred- erick Mason, third. Any other va- riety— Frederick Miason, first with Osage; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, second with Montreal Nutmeg; Mrs. A. A. "Warburton, third with Emerald Gem. Watermelons — Frederick Mason, first. SOCIETY'S PRIZES PEACHES. Belle of Georgia — Wilfrid Wheeler, second; H. A. Clark, third. Carman — "Wilfrid Wheeler, first; H. A. Clark, second. Geo. V. Fletcher, third. Cham- pion— H. A. Clark, first; Geo. V. Fletcher, second; Wilfrid Wheeler, third. Blberta — Wilfrid Wheeler, first; Geo. P. Wheeler, second; P. W. Dahl, third. Niagara — Mrs. H. Goodnough, first. Oldmixon — H. A. Clark, first; Myron S. Wheeler, second; A. P. Bsta- brook, third. Any other variety — P. W. Dahl, first with Crawford; W. T. Hutchinson, second with Captain Ede; W. C. Kendall, third with Chair's Choice. SOCIETY'S PBIZES— PLUMS. Collection of not less than four vari- eties other than Japanese, 12 speci- (9^3- The American Florist 485 I Vaughan's Peonies AVe have an exCL-ptioiially large stock of our own growing, Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions with from 3 to 6 eyes each Besules these divided roots, we can supply many of the following varieties in ^ )^T- '^"'°' "'r'''' ■'"'' ""^^ ^'^'^'■'* '''°"' f^'vision. These sizes are more suitable for private customers. Ba^VVrite to us for prices on varieties you desire in large plants. White and Light Sorts Couronne d*Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, verv l;irk'e. Splei-did cut flower .$0 30 Duchess de Nemours (Calot). Sulphur white with greenish retlex. cup ^hape Duke of Wellington. Very larse well formed sulphur while bloom, stems very firm and long; frn^'ran'. , Fcsilva Maxima. Flowers of immense size. SQOw whice with purple spots on edwres of center petals Jeanne d*Arc. Soft pink, center sulphur white and pale pink, very fragrant. Valuable for cut flowers La Tulipe. Delicate rose, fading to creamy white, tipped with carmine: very large, bloom, late... Madame de Vernevllle. Guard petals sulphur white, center delic^te rose white, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes.. Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white. cream white center. Some carmine tips. Fra- grant, late M. Dupont. Clear ivory white, with brilliant carmine border on center petals . Queen Victoria. White, center petals dipped carmine, large, full, compact bloom; one of the best cut flower sorts, early Light and Dark Fink and Rose Each Per Doz. Per 100 Alexander Dumas. Brilliant pink, interspersed with white and salmon; very early and free: fine for cutting $0 30 $3 00 Charlemagne. Very large and compact, shell pink with blush center; extra choice, fragrant, late.... 25 2 00 Edulis Superba. Large flat crown, bright mauve pink, edged with lilac. Free bloomer 25 2 40 $18 00 Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark center. Mid- season 35 3 60 25 00 Kohlnoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut flower sort. Midseason 35 3 60 25 00 lady Leoaora Bramwell. Beautiful large rose colored, free bloomer; splendid cut flower sort. 25 2 40 18 00 Madame Barillet Deschamps. Large flat im- bricated clear violet rose, fading to delicate silver pink in sun 45 5 00 40 00 Madame de Galhan, Soft flesh pink, shaded salmon, extra long stemmed variety 25 2 40 18 00 Madame de Vatry. (luard petals flesh, center sulphur white with carmine stripes 30 3 00 20 00 Model of Perfection. Large cup shaped, bloom pink marbled rose silvery border 40 4 50 35 00 D ,ich vided Roots Per Doz. Per 100 30 $3 00 $20 00 25 2 40 18 00 25 2 40 18 00 25 2 40 18 00 35 3 60 25 00 35 3 60 30 3 00 20 00 40 4 50 40 4 50 35 00 25 2 40 15 00 Light and Dark Pink and Rose— Cont'd Di - _ „ , „ , Each M. oarral. Fine pink, very large and double. strongstem. Late $0 30 M. Jules Elie. Very large globular flowers with broad imbricated petals, glossy pink silver reflex Fragrant 70 Perfection. Soft pink, center lighter; free bloomer. Good cut flower sort 40 Pulcherrima. Pink, cut flower variety 20 Souv. a'l Exp. Universelle. Brilliant rose with silverv reflex 30 Souv. d'G. Calot. Satiny pink shaded glossy soft lilac 30 Thorbeekii. Deep red pink. lighter in center- medium Triomptae de L'Expos. de lille. Shell' pink with a peculiar double crown. Midseason... Triumphans Gandavensis. Soft salmon pink. shading to creamy white with carmine spots, free bloomer, strong grower 25 25 35 vided Roots. Per Doz. Per 100 $3 00 $20 00 8 00 60 00 4 50 2 00 35 00 14 00 3 00 20 00 3 25 25 00 2 40 18 00 2 40 18 00 3 60 25 00 Red and Crimson Delache. Rich deep purple, strong grower and flee bloomer. Midseason 30 Felix Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball shaped flowers. Free bloomers 50 5 00 35 00 Madame Le Bon. Very large compact, globular. Cherry pink to aniline red; fragrant, ijuds tight, open slowly, tall 25 M. du Ribert. Rosy magenta; late flowering 40 Officmalis Rubra Plena. This is the old fash- ioned red; the most brilliant of all reds 3 00 2 40 4 00 18 00 30 00 . 1 50 10 00 Unnamed Peonies— Divided Roots of 3 to 5 Eyes Double White, Pink and Red $1 50 $10 00 Double Mixed too 6 00 Peonies in Case Lots For several years we have imported specially packed cases. The stock is young, one year from division, and each with 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double white, 65 double pink and 67 double red. each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, 200-Case for $18.O0. 2 Cases for $35.00. We cannot divide cases. Japanese Tree Peonies We have a fine collection of these choice Peonies in 3-year old plants at 7Sc each. CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. Vaughan's Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK 43 Barclay St. mens of each — Geo. V. Fletcher, first; W. T. Hutchinson, second. Single plate of any variety other than Japan- ese— Geo. v. Fletcher, first with Tel- low Egg; W. C. Kendall, second with McLaughlin; W. T. Hutchinson, third with Bradshaw. Japanese plums, col- lection of not less than four varieties, 12 specimens of each — Myron G. Wheel- er, first. Single plate of any variety — Mrs. A. A. Warburton, first; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, second; Myron S. Wheeler, third. MAESHALL P. WILDER FUND. Grapes, Concord, 12 bunches — Ed- ward R. Farrar, first; Wilfrid Wheel- er, second. Niagara — Edward R. Far- rar, first; J. Bauernfeind, second; C. F. Hayward. third. Worden — Edward R. Farrar, first. SOCIETY'S PRIZES— GRAPES. For the best collection of hardy native grapes, not less than six va- rieties of three bunches each — Fred- ericlc Mason, first; J. Bauernf_eind, sec- ond; Chas. W. Libby, third. Six bunches of Agawam — Chas. W. Libby, first. Brighton — Edward R. Farrar, first; Chas. W. Libby, second; J. Bauernfeind, third. Campbell's Early — J. Bauernfeind, first. Delaware — Ed- ward R. Farrar, first Joseph S. Chase, second; Frederick Mason, third. Green Mountain — Wilfrid Wheeler, first; Ed- ward R. Farrar, second. G. W. Page, third. Herbert — J. Bauernfeind, first Chas. W. Libby, second. Isabella — Chas. W. Libby, first. Lindley — Chas. W. Libby, first. Moore's Diamond — Frederick Mason, first; Wilfrid Wheel-' er, second; Chas. W. Libby, third. Moore's Early — Edward R. Farrar, first; Chas. W. Libby, second. Prentiss — Joseph S. Chase, first. Salem — Ed- ward. Farrar, first; J. Bauernfeind, second. Wilder — Joseph S. Chase, first. Any other variety — Chas. W. Libby, first with McPike. Mrs. R. Good- nough, second with Worden; Chas. W. Libby third with Lucile. For the best collection of seasonable fruit arranged for effect, with foliage — H. A. Clark, first; Geo. "V. Fletcher, second; Mrs. M. W. Chadbourne, third. GRATUITIES. Wilfrid Wheeler, collection of peaches; Mrs. Fritz Schulz, collection of plums; Mrs. Fritz Schulz, collection of English walnuts. Silver medal — New Hampshil-e Agri- cultural experiment station, for col- lection of new hybrid muskmelons. Honorable mention — Thomas H. Proctor, Princess of Wales peaches. VEGETABLE GRATUITIES. William Whitman, collection of vege- tables; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, col- lection of vegetables. Honorable mention — Mrs. "V. V. Her- sey, tomato, Boston Market; Baker Farm, tomato, Sterling Castle. New Bedford, Mass.— Andrew B.. Hathaway will build a greenhouse 20x85 feet on Court streetj near Ce- dar. HELENA, Mont. — The flowers on dis- play at the recent exhibition were dis- tributed to local hospitals the day after the show closed. Corry, Pa. — W. D. Rowe is building a new King iron-frame greenhouse .32x66 feet. He reports two killing frosts the early part of September. 486 The American Florist. sept. 20, POEHLMAI 72-74 E, Randolph Si Supply Department. "W© ^r© 'Westepxi Ag^exxtsi for A New Nicotine Prod (12 per cent nicotine TWelfe percent N/cotine It is used just the same as other r preparations for spraying and fumi is equally as effective and econ We can supply NIKOTIANA quantity at shortest notice. Prices $1.50 per Qt, $4.50 %W MAGNOLIA LEAVI N^o^w^ H^ooLdy to Sixit)* Green, Brown, Red, Purple, - per Box, $1 Prepared Oak Leaves Red, Brown, Green, per Box,} Just the thing for Garlands and Wree OUR MADE IN CHICAGO RUSCUS AND RUS< WREATHS are the best. Place orders now be sure of getting the finest quality. Day lite Cleaner — For those florists who are located near railroads and factories, nothing than Anderson's Daylite Cleaner. Give this a trial. Per gal $1.00 5 gals $4.00 THE FAMOUS NOXALL HOSE ^-iu Price per foot, 18c ii-in Price p %-in Price per reel of 500 feet, 17c per foot Va-in Price per reel of BOO feet, \i\ Our New Supply Catalogue is out. If you have not received it, drop a postal to us and we will mail a copy to i9^3 The American Florist. 487 BROS. CO< Distance Phone, £^1L^%f^f^£^£\, |V ■ andolph 35. V>111v>>4tjLr9 ILL« fOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send for it. HIDS Cut Flower Department. VALLEY GLADIOLI ASTERS ONCIDIUIV1S--Beautiful Yellow Sprays. iES are in Good Supply and First- Class Stock. start Now by Placing a Regular Order for the Coming Season. American Beauties Quality Flowers in large supply of short, medium and long. ROSeS and BeautieS are cut tight in bud for shipping. 3US repeat orders for our roses is the best proof that they are giving satisfaction. Why don't you try an order ? Easter , Carnations, Greens nCE:— The Chicago Post Office does not deliver mail between One o'clock on Saturday and Monday morning. Mail orders ent during the Summer that cannot reach us before noon Saturday should be wired. We earnestly advise Night Letter Tele- Special Delivery where shipments should be made Saturdays or Sundays. ■ City Store will close during September at 5 p. m. week days and noon on Sundays and Holidays. Plant Department. \11 orders for Plants and Decorative Plants should be sent direct to the Green- I at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. Clearance Sale—Best Grafted Rose Stock. Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $60.00 per 1,000. ipreme Quality Own Root Stock. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. F* Field-Grown Carnation Plants. ; Perfection, Mayday, 10,000 Fnchantress, $6.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Tn order to make room we offer for a short time only extra *■ choice stock of bush plants only of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. 5i4-inch, 35c each; $3.00 per doz.: 6 inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to $1.25 each. Blooming Plants and Decorative Stock. ielmoreana and Forsteriana, immense stock of perfect i in all sizes from 4-in. to lU-in. plants, at prices ranging H.BO per dozen to $15.00 each, according to size. sddellana, 2^2-111. , $15.00 per 100. Robusta, strong, 4-in. 8c each. S Sprengeri, IVr'-ai., $3.00 per 100; .$25.00 per 1000. S Plumosus Nanus, 2?/2-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $12.00 per xtra strong, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. S Hatcheri, strong, VA-\n., $2.50 per 100. a, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves per plant, ;ated, 15c per Itaf; green, 10c per leaf. Massangeana, strong, 6-inch, $1.50 each. Ficus Pandurata, strong 6-in. , $3 50 each. Pandanus Veitchll, highly colored, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each; strong, 7-in., $2.00 each. Umbrella Plants, 4in., 10c each. Crotons, 4-inch, 45c; B-inch, 25c. Berried Plants. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS AND CHERRIES. Per doz. Per 100 Celestial and Cluster Peppers, 3-inch $1.00 $ 8.00 4-inch 1.50 10,00 5-inch 2.50 18.00 Jerusalem Cherries and Fra Diavola, same price as above. 488. The American Florist. Sept. 20. BUY YOUR FLOWERS DIRECT OF THE GROWER. BEAUTIES. 36 inch and over per doz , $3.00 24-30 inch " 2.00 20 inch " 1.50 15 inch " 1.00 Short lengths 3-4 cents each. We are now cutting a fine lot of Roses- Pink Killarney. White Killorney. Rhea Reids. Sunbursts. HiUingdon. Mrs. Shawyer. Richmonds. Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Mediuin " $4.00-5.00 Short-. " 3.00 ROSES. Our Selection. In lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. CBRYSANTBEMUMS Yellow ..per doz., White " . .$8.00-$4.00 3.00 CARNATIONS. RED — PINK — WHITE Fancy per 100 $1.50-$2.00 Short " 1.00 VALLEY. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $1.50 Bronze Galax " I.50 Adiantum per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri " 2.00- 3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONGDISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAfiO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago STOCK SCARCE. The expected change in the market conditions materialized the latter part of last week and by Saturday all the available stock was disposed of. The demand for American Beauty roses was very good the past week and the better grades commanded good prices. A. florist from a nearby state was in the city on September 12 and pur- chased all the American Beauty roses available and this aided to clean up what little surplus stock of this kind there was on hand. Roses also had a good call and moved freely at good prices. White roses are good prop- erty and while some of the growers have a fairly good crop of White Kil- larney, the supply at this writing is somewhat scarce. The new rose, Mrs. Chas. Russell, is now arriving in fine condition and making many friends among the local buyers. Asters and gladioli have advanced considerably in price, but the supply of these flow- ers is somewhat limited. Carnations are arriving in large quantities and the price on them has also advanced. Some of the dealers are asking as high as $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 on the best IrtooTns, but the average price is about $1.50 to $2.00 per 100. Lilies are still scarce, and, while there is a good supply of lily of the valley, it is none too plentiful. Orchids are ar- riving in larger quantities but still command good prices. Gardenias are in good demand and are disposed of as quickly as they arrive. Chrysanthe- mums are now a factor in the market and choice Golden Glow and Smith's Advance are now obtainable. Ferns have advanced in price. The supply houses are all featuring fall goods and all the florists have again settled down to actual work. NOTES. Six large coal companies have failed within the week. The insolvencj' of the firms was brought about by the new Interstate Commerce Commission rule which went into effect about July 1. Tllis new rule required the rail- roads to insist upon the payment of freight bills within one month after the bills were incurred. This has been a big readjustment from the old scheme of things whereby the bills were allowed to run along until conditions were favorable for the payment of a concern's freight bills. Fred Nelson says that the season's business in the retail department of the Geo. Wittbold Co. has been a rather peculiar one, for hardly a day goes by without at least two wedding orders. This is a great help during the dull season, especially when the orders are as large as the ones that the Wittbold firm usually books. The Americari Importing Co. is gradually going into the supply busi- ness on a larger scale and a visit to the salesrooms nearly always finds some addition to its already large line. F. Jerome, the general manager of this concern, is awaiting the arrival of a large importation of ruscus and cycas leaves. H. G. Berning of St. Louis, Mo., was in the city September 12, when he purchased all the American Beauty roses available on the local market. It is understood that the stock was to be used for a large store opening dec- oration in his city. Joseph Ziska is having a good run on corrugated boxes which were manu- factured especially for him and which are being used by the retail trade for shipping made-up pillow designs. The boxes are made _to accommodate all the standard sizes. N. P. Miller is painting Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store during his spare time and is proving to be quite an artist with the brush. E. E. Pieser and wife are still visiting in Canada but are ex- pected back early in October. John Kruchten visited the Deerfield Nurseries within the week and reports that the gardenia plants are in splen- did shape. He is receiving regular shipments of this stock now. Fred. Liebermann, the crack Wells street twirler, will tour the south with the Bloomer girls' baseball nine this fall. His mother will conduct the store during his absence. John Mangel, it is rumored, will have space in the new addition to the Mar- shall Field store and recently has been looking at some land suitable for greenhouses. Chas. Erne says that Erne & Kling- el's sales September 13 were the best that his firm has had for some time, trade on that day being unusually good. Michael Bros., the Stony Island ave- nue florists, have placed an order with the John C. Moninger Co. for 3 iron frame truss houses, 25x137 feet. Miss Marie Elizabeth Eberhart and John Stuppy of St. Joseph, Mo., will be married in this city Thursday, Sep- tember 25. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will meet at the Tavern, West Washington street, on Thursday, Sep- tember 18. J. A. Peterson, the well known plant dealer of Westwood, Cincinnati, O., called on the trade here this week. Mrs. Luke Collins has returned from a visit with relatives at Sibley, Nova Scotia. , Louis Glaser of Dubuque, la., was here on a pleasure trip this week. i9'3- The American Florist. 489 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. BIG CROP OF BEAITIES Unsurpassed Quality in all Lengths. Long, Medium and Short. LARGE CUTS Of WHITE KILLARNEY. Order of us now. Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and Tiiey Will Be Taken Care of. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48 inch stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 3il inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 75 20 inch stems 1 50 IB inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 1 00 Short Beauties $4 00 to $6 00 per Iqo Richmond , Per Iqo KUlarney ) Select $6 00 to 8 oo White KiUarney... ) Medium 4 00 to 5 oo My Maryland Short 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward . Sunburst > Medmm . Per 100 ... |8 00 Sunrise ) Short .$4 00 to 6 00 Bulgarie ~ Roses, our selection B 00 Asters : 1 00 to 3 00 HarriSii .per doz. $1 50 to $2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per biinch 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 ROSES! ROSES! Good supply of all the leading varieties, especially KiUarney, White KiUarney, Richmond, My Maryland, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. -:- -:- -:- In all lengths. Gladioli, Asters, Carnations, Lilies, Valley. All the other seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens that you may need. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street - - - CHICAGO, ILL. Tim "Waters will start to prepare ruscus at Poehtaiann Bros. Co.'s fac- tory at Morton Grove next week for the fall season. A dying apparatus and drying room have been installed at the store and this Arm will in the future prepare all its own ruscus, hut on a much larger scale than in the past. This firm is notifying its cus- tomers that it will fill all orders for Nico-Fume very shortlj'. The A. F. Keenan Co., florists and seedsmen, have entered the mail order field and are now specializing in rub- ber aprons for use in store and green- house. Mr. Keenan needs no intro- duction, to the trade and if his article is as good as he claims it to be it cer- tainly merits attention. H. Van Gelder says that Percy Jones' supply sales in August were better than those of any previous month since this line of goods was handled. A good supply of 6-inch netting was seen here this week, although it is con- sidered scarce at present. Ernest Farley has entered a bowl- ing team in the North Chicago league, which opens its season on September 2.3. The team is made up of Wm. Wolf, Fred. Price, John Huebner, Wm. Graff, Ernest Farley and Fred. Krause. Weiland & Risch have been featur- ing some very choice Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell roses this week and they are very good sellers in their present good con- dition. One of the promising young men in the trade will be married in the very near future. Particulars later. The state fair will be held at Spring- field this year, October 3 to 11 in- clusive. John Starrett is seeking relief from rheumatism at Lake Worth, Florida. 490 The American Florist. Sept. 20, WIETOR BROTHERS CHICAGO. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, : : Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock from Young Plants. . CURRENT PRICE LIST— American Beauties Per Dozen I Per Dozen 60 in. stems $3 00 | 24:-in. stems $1 60 48-in. stems 2 50 15in. stems 1 25 36-in. stems ... 2 25 | 12-in. stems 1 00 30-in. stems 2 00 | White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. perioo perioo Extra special % 7.00 | Medium $4 00 Selects 6.00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 6.00 I Short stems 2.00 Roses, our selection $3.00 Subject to change without notice. Sunburst per loo Extra special..... $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good 4.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS $1.00 to $1,60 HARRISII $12.60 to 16 00 FERNS, per 1000 '. 2.00 SMILAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.60 SPRENGBRI, per bunch..... 60 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch SO Geo. Wklther will have his new store at 6310 Parnell avenue ready to move into in a few days, and hopes to open up in earnest in another week. The new place will be up to date in every way and Mr. Walther and the contractor, Robert Edwards, have rea- son to be proud of it. The store it- self will be 55 feet wide by 22 feet deep. The front, one side and part of the back are of plate glass, and the roof is of ribbed glass. There is a large work room and a greenhouse for the exhibition of palms, growing plants, etc., in the rear. Mr. Walther is arranging for cement exhibition fix- tures or "garden furniture" for use in the interior decoration of the sales- room. The employes of the A. L. Randall Co. held a picnic at Reissig's grove last Sunday, September 14, and the large crowd present had a very enjoy- able time. The feature of the picnic was the baseball game between the em- ployes of the cut flower department and the young men of the supply de- partment. The team representing the cut flower department won by a score of 3 to 2. Eric Johnson, the star twirler of the winning team, had 11 strike-outs to his credit. The Garland Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. has re-established its credit and the factory including the wood- working plant is again in operation. The sample of the wood work this firm is turning out is all that can be desired. A large stock of gutters is still on hand but these are rapidly be- ing sold to fill the many orders that are constantly arriving. Frank Benthey is now with Zech & Mann, which means that the latter firm will handle the output of the Benthey range at New Castle, which consists of 110,000 square feet of glass. The shipments of roses from the Ben- they greenhouses now consist of Rich- mond, Killarney, White Killarney, Sun- burst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. The preliminary premium list is out for the twenty-second annual exhibi- tion of the Horticultural Society; the spring flower show, to be held in this city March 24-29, inclusive. Copies of the premium list and entry blanks may be had on application to Secre- tary R. J. Haight, 536 South Clark street. Vaughan's Seed Store has made an attractive feature of regular displays of hardy perennials at the city store all through the summer, the cut flow- ers being supplied from the extensive Dpenings for which large orders have plantations at the firm's Western Springs nurseries. The Poehlmann boys are all back to school, John Poehlmann, Jr., is again attending the Culver Military Academy at Culver, Ind., Earl and Roland, August "Poehlmann's sons and Walter, Adolph Poehlmann's son are attending the Western Military School at Alton. L. .Hoeckner, the Clybourn avenue florist, has opened another store at 3355 West North avenue, with Chas. Stewart in charge. "Stogie" has just finished a good season at Riverview Park, where he conducts a flower booth during the summer months, At Wietor Bros.' store American Beauty roses are arriving in fine con- dition and the supply of carnations is much larger. Business has been very brisk at this establishment this week, both the local and shipping trade being very brisk. Peter Reinberg is cutting quite heavily in American Beauty roses at present and the stock is of good quality. White Killarney is also in crop with this firm and Tim Matchen and his store force are pretty busy filling orders. Mrs. Horton of the Bassett & Wash- burn ofiice force has returned from a lake cruise oh the steamer North America. The Bassett & Washburn firm is now cutting a choice grade of Golden Glow chrysanthemums. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are disposing of a large shipment of boxwood which arrived recently and which is of good quality. The shipping trade at this house is improving each week and the local trade is also very good. The Peoria park department is in- stalling a No. 10 Kroeschell boiler at Glen Oak Park range. A No. 13 Kroeschell boiler was installed at the old range in 1907. Prank Potocka of the J. B. Deamud Co. made a trip to Buffalo, N. T., this week. He visited Wilder S. Deamud and wife at Bay City, Mich., on his way back. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is showing a fine line of stock with choice American Beauty roses the principal offering. Hoerber Bros, are just coming in crop with roses and will soon be in shape to again take care of all orders. The Chicago Carnation Co. is again on deck with a choice grade of carna- tions and other seasonable stock. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^^CY JOAr^ « WHOLESALE coi.mi«.i..i. rtOUSTS 06 Baal Ranilolpb Slf««4 CBICACO You Lose Money if you do not get our weekly price list before you place your orders elsewhere. If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. Fred Price of the J. A. Budlong force is spending his vacation at Balti- more, Md. Visitors : H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo.; Louis Glaser, Dubuque, la.; J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O.; H. W^. Koerner, Milwaukee; Edw. .'^merpohl, Janesville, Wis. Columbus, O.— The Lord & Burnham Co. is erecting two large greenhouses for the Ohio State University. RocHESTEK, Minn. — Ross Bragg has purchased the flower stand in the Zumbro hotel from John Fuhlbruegge. PASADENA, Calif. — Although this city has more shade trees in its streets than any other in southern California, there are now 8,000 young trees in the municipal nursery waiting to be set out. t9'3- The American Florist. 491 THERE'S IIOWEV IN THIS FOR VQU ! RUBBER APRONS At a price that merits your attention. Positively the greatest value in this very useful article ever offered. FULL SIZE AMPLE WEIGHT Just the thing for greenhouse or store. r„°y'ffie^^ 50c each; 5 for $2.00 «1IS"r/e? Write us as to your needs in rubber goods and all kinds of rubber packings. A. F. KEENAN CO. FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN 1222-1306 E. 63rd Street, - - CHICAGO, ILL. Depi. D. Established 1881. is an elastic word and may mean a number of things.. "Service" as we interpret it means co-operation in a manner which will benefit to the greatest degree our patrons and the same time perpetuate the prestige of this firm. We handle a complete line of Cut Flowers and Greens and cordially invite you to place a trial standing order with us. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO, 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONEsiC^''*''«12571 I Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO St. Louis. STOKE OPENINGS HELP TRADE. With cooler weather business may be expected to pick up. The whole- salers have their hands full filling or- ders for American Beauty roses and other flowers to be used at the large store openings. Barr, and Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney, and the other department stores all had their open- ings Monday, September 15. Asters are coming in better. Carnations are still very short stemmed and hard to move at any price. Late roses have short- ened up. Greens are plentiful. Large shipments of wild smilax are being used for decorative purposes. American Beauty roses are in demand and the supply is considerably shortened up. NOTES. The St. Louis Florists' Club held its monthly meeting at Odd Fellows' hall Thursday, September 11. F. H. Weber opened the meeting and continued in the chair until the call for new busi- ness, when the new oiEcers were in- stalled. F. H. Weber made a neat speech, thanking the club for their courteous treatment and trusted his worthy successor, W. J. Pilcher, would find his path a path of roses. Mr. Pilcher, the new president, thanked the club for the high honor conferred on him and trusted he would do .ius- tice to his ofiice. Adolph Janeke, vice- president, reported that the committee of 25 who had been appointed to col- lect $2,000 for the fall flower show which has since been called off, pro- posed to form a fund of $2,000 and give it to the publicity cause. Robert J. Windier is chairman of the publicity committee. E. Strehle, John Morris, Dominic Bora, Max Pelletier, John Ny- flot, were elected members of the club. Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney opened their flower shop Monday, Sep- tember 15, under the management of David Geddes. Fine fixtures and a fine assortment of cut flowers of the best varieties and quality were shown. For a leader a sale on American Beauty roses, 16 to 18-inch stems, was held. A special delivery system will be in- stalled for the home trade and the principal cities in America and abroad. Frank Bucksart is assistant sales manager. The Mullanphy Flower Co. caused a surprise when it was learned they will expand. They have leased the south- west corner at Seventh and Locust streets, one of the busiest in the city. They will also run an up-to-date retail establishment in the downtown retail district. Wm. Seeger will have charge, while Nathaniel Kingsley will do the buying for both stores. Mr. Kingsley is a very conservative but liberal buy- er. It appears as If "Lautenschlager" of Chicago has been doing some tall hustling for Kroeschell Bros. Co., in this territory for the following firms have recently installed Kroeschell boilers : Gibner Bros., Oakwood, No. 3%; Walter Grieff, No. 3; W. A. Rome, Kirwood, No. 4 and the Kalisch Bros. Floral Co., a No. 4 boiler. The firm formerly known as John Barnard is now Barnard & Murphy. They are moving into a large store at 2506 Fourteenth street. They will have an immense floor space in their new store. Ostertag Bros, had their hands full with the plant decoration at Barr's opening Monday, Sept. 15. Wagon- loads of plants were arriving all day Saturday and Sunday. Bob Newcomb, representing Vaugh- an's Seed Store, Chicago, and Charles Ford, representing A. Hermann of New York, are with us. The Mullanphy Flower Co. and Grimm & Gorly were largely interest- ed in the decorating for the store open- ings. The Grimm & Gorly team won the Municipal League baseball champion- ship. Chas. Wors, Jr., has been transferred from Fair Grounds Park to Forest park. George Walbart will be home from Europe next week. The wholesale houses will now keep open till 6 p. m. Alex Siegel will be home the end of the week. W. F. Cedar Falls, Ia. — The Bancroft Rose Co. has completed its new green- houses and finished planting. 492 The American Florist. Sept. 20^ ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAfiO, ILL Milwaukee. LAEGE SUPPLY OF STOCK. The anarket at the present time re- mains practically unchanged with large quantities of stock. Gladioli are coming in in large quantities, but be- ing of a good grade and color are readily disposed of. Carnations are making their appearance in larger quantities but are new stock, hence rather short though of good color. There are plenty of rubrum but a scarcity of Easter lilies, for which there is a great demand. Dahlias, as- ters and other field grown stock are arriving in quantities. There are plenty of greens to fill all orders. Lily of the valley is scarce. NOTES. A young man Introducing himself as a son of a prominent Chicago whole- sale florist passed several checks in the city which later developed to be worthless. Upon investigation it was found that the florist referred to had no son but it is quite evident that the party that passed the checks was from the Garden City for he talked of the various florists there so knowingly that no one had the slightest doubt but what he was the party he intro- duced himself as. Fortunately the amount was not very large in either case or some action would be taken to learn the real identity of the young man. A. Wanasek, who formerly had charge of the floral department at the Boston Store, has opened a store in the new building at 717 Grand ave- nue, where he will carry a complete line of cut flowers and plants. The C. C. Pollworth Co. says busi- ness is very good. This firm is re- ceiving some very nice chrysanthe- mums, which sell readily. Wm. Lubliner, the Plankinton house florist, had a large order for the open- ing of a south side store, using a great many carnations. Gust. Rusch & Co., are receiving some very fine gladioli, dahlias and carnations. This firm reports busi- ness very satisfactory. The Holton & Hunkel Co. report a good trade. They are receiving daily shipments of fine roses from their Brown Deer plant. The Milwaukee Florists' Bowling club opened the season at the alleys at Eleventh and Prairie streets, Sep- tember 17. W. E. Dalwig reports the seed busi- ness very satisfactory and says all bulb orders have been filled complete- ly. The Milwaukee Florists' Club held their annual picnic last Sunday. The following were awarded prizes : Race for women — Gretchen Baum- garten, first; A. Zender, second. Race for girls — Leone Halliday, first; Margaret Welke, second. Ra-e for children — Marion Halliday, first; Ruth Holton, second. Race for boys — Geo. Ternes, first; Wilfred Berndt. second. Tug of war — Roy Currie, captain of winning team. Three legged race— Roy Currie and Harold Baumgarten, first. Sack race— Roy Currie, first; Har- old Baumgarten, second. Potato race — Gertrude Somers, first; Gretchen Baumgarten, second. CUT FLOWERS ROSES-CARNA'nONS-ASTERS-GlADIOU "PINK WONDER" New Flower Color. Best sold. Try a bottle. $1.00 postpaid J. B. DEAMUD CO. L. D. Phone, Central 3155 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Nail driving for men — Hans Schulz, first; H. Kiimmer, second. Nail driving for women — Gertrude Somers, first; Gretchen Baumgarten, second. Race for Men — H. Kummer, first; "W. Diehl, second. G. R. Cleveland. BUSINESS FAIR. Business the past week has been fairly good. There is an abundance of stock of all kinds. Asters easily lead the procession. A few dahlias are arriving, but as yet they "cut no fig- ure" on the market. One local grower is cutting some good early White chrysanthemums. Gladioli meet with a better demand and stock is still in excellent condition. Thousands of these flowers will be used in the deco- rating of automobiles for the grand pa- rade during the Perry centennial, Wed- nesday, September 17. NOTES. The Wilson Florist Co. completed Monday, September S, the purchase of four acres of land on Woodworth avenue, and extensions of the business are planned which will mean the cov- ering of the entire tract with glass. The Wilson Florist Co. has occupied the Jand for some time on a contract for purchase, and already has nearly one acre under glass. The following officers were chosen Monday, September S, at the meeting of the Cleveland Florists' Club : Chas. Russell, president; T. J. Kirchner, first vice-president; A. L. Brown, second vice-president; Frank A. Friedly, Sec- retary; Geo. 'W. Smith, Treasurer. Michael Bloy of Detroit, Mich., was a guest of the club. Virginia Bramley, daughter of Wm. Bramley, of llSl East Seventy-first street, won first prize in the second division of the Press doll exhibit at Euclid Beach. The prize was a beauti- ful silver loving cup. The American Carnation Society will meet in this city Januar.v 28-29, 1914, according to a letter received by President Adam Graham of the Cleve- land Florists' Club. Miss Nettie Heideman of the Cleve- land Florists' Exchange, will leave Wednesday. September 17, for a two- weeks' visit with friends in Chatta- nooga, Tenn. The second annual chrysanthemum show of the Ohio Horticultural So- ciety will be held in this city, Novem- ber 13-15, probably in Gray's armory. Mrs. J. Sass, 2829 Lorain avenue, has moved her retail flower store to- 1.801 "West Twenty-fifth street. Born to Frank Schoen and wife, a baby girl, Friday, September 12. Hearty congratulations. C. F. B. ClDCinnati. P.QSES IN GOOD DEMAND. Business started nicely Monday of this week but there was such an ac- cumulation of stock left over from last week it was utt&rly impossible to real- ize any higher prices than has been the rule for some time. The last half of last week was very slow and the narket became glutted. A number of been placed will take tip m^.ny flowers this week. There is a very active de- mand for roses, and as a result all sizes seem to be selling nicely, particu- larly, the longer ones, including Amer- ican Beauty. All find a ready market. In fact, the call for them is so strong that for the buyer it is no longer a question of what he wants. It is rather a question of what he will be able to get. Asters are in a heavier supply than at any previous time this season. The good ones have been sell- ing but it is utterly impossible to move the great bulk of them, which com- prises mostly shorter stock. The same is true of gladioli. Dahlias are now coming into popularity. There has been, however, up to the present writ- ing, not a very strong call for them. Cosmos completes the list of offerings from out of doors. Other stock arriv- ing Includes carnations, Easter lilies, rubrums and lily of the valley. NOTES. Ed. Schwarz has taken charge of the store recently opened by his father, Henry Schwarz, at 40)05 Main avenue. Norwood. The store is a very attrac- tive one. Ed. Wahlers, of Schumann & Wah- ler.i, and C. J. Jones, of the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, spent last Tues- day calling on the trade at Springfield. Chas. W^indram and Oliver Hetz and wife are on an auto trip to Leesburg. Pla. Mr. Windram expects to stay there for four or five weeks. Max Rudolph, Fred Gear and Joseph • Goldman of Middletown, all have large orders for local store openings this week. Visitors include Wm. Gardner, New Castle, Ind.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadel- phia, Pa.; M. Cohen, representing Werthheimber Bros., New York; I. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. H. 19^3- The American Florist. 493 S. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO R. RaLXiclolx>l:i iStreet, Private Exchange to phana Cpnfral 7720 all Departments, rnane oenirai ii^u. OEiIO.A.G^O Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, »^ ''"^'kfcX^ "*'"' Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Cut Flowers Growers of ^"'- J^^WCfo Telephone Randolr^ 2758. Greentaonses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOBRSTSK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 2ECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. J.H.BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALE n^texr^. G7o"^rof CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the A merican Florist when writing VlioMe HowcrM^'lteU Chicago, Sept. 17. Per doz. Roses. Beauty, specials $3 00 36-in 2 50 30in 2 25 28 in 2 00 15-20 in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 2 00@ 4 00 " Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 Prince de BulKarie 3 00@ 8 00 Radiance 3 00® 8 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 " Melody 3 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@ 8 00 " Milady 3 00® 8 00 Mrs.Jardine 3 00® 8 00 Lady Hillingdon 3 00® 8 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 8 00 Asters 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Cattleyas. ...pTdoz.,6 00 and up. Gardenias..." " , 2 00@ 4 00 Gladioli 1 00@ 5 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@I2 5C Valley 3 CO® 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50@2 00 Gala.-i " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ...per 1000, 5 00®6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Oesigns and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. SS° er^^^ CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when wrtUng ^CUtFiowER^;" ^ V "15(4 NO. WABASH AVK^W Mention the American Florist when writino 494 The American Florist. Sept. 20, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' SuppUes. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON k mm. CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. (VHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D Pliones, ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies and ETerytlilBg In Season always on lani For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. STOCK MUCH IMPBOVED. All lines of greenhouse stock con- tinue to show improvement. Roses particularly are gaining fast; longer stems, better color and more body to the flowers are quite noticeable. American Beauty are leaders as is usual at this season while the price is reasonable. The cool nights the latter part of the week shortened up the crop quite perceptibly and on Sat- urday they sold up clean. Outside ■flowers, with the exception of dahlias, are waning. These latter are now in full swing and are handled in large quantities by the commission houses. They will be a great factor for the next three weeks. Carnations are much improved, some very fair flow- ers being offered. Easter lilies and lily of the valley are a trifle ahead of the demand. Inside snapdragon, medium length stems, is to be had in moderate quantities. It is considered as necessary as carnations. Cattleyas are a trifle more plentiful, but have to be ordered ahead. There are still a few asters but another week of the prevailing cool nights and the com- petition of the dahlia will wind them up. NOTES. The dahlia exhibit at Wanamaker's store was at all times surrounded by admiring throngs. The flowers were exhibited on two-step staged tables about 12x25 feet each. They were shown in vases, six to eight blooms of a variety to a vase. There were, as well, a number of baskets, mostly large handled, which were filled with the flowers, one kind to a basket. The new John Wanamaker was in a bas- ket; it is a unique looking flower — an odd shape — a sort of violet pink in color. We would not call it as valu- able as Dorothy Peacock, Jack Rose, McCullough or others we might name, as a cut flower, but it is quite a dis- tinct and noticeable sort, and even at the price of $5 each will no doubt have quite a sale. Charles Fox's sign of the rose on south Broad street is almost ready. The outside appearance is striking. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P. O. Box 206. 448 MU waukee St., Milwaukee,Wis. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Philadelphia, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@15 00 Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 ■• Killarney 4 00® 8 00 " White Killarney 4 00@ 8 00 ■• Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00@75 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily ol the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 50@ 75 Snapdraeons 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 75 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 .\steis 1 00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00016 00 Dahlias 1 00@ 4 CO .Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, Sept, 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No. 1 8 00 ■■ Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 Richmond : 2 00® 6 00 Kaiserin 1 50® 6 00 Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron'Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Lady Alice Stanley 3 00® 8 00 Dahlias 2 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Cattleyas SO 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 aO®10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 50® 1 50 Gladioli 3 00® 4 00 Water Lilies, Colored 4 00 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, .35@40 Chrysanthemums.. .per doz,, 1 S0@ 2 00 Milwaukee, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25@3 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00@10 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Easter Lilies .■ IS 00 Lily of the Valley .V.".. 4 00 Asters 75® 2 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per string. SO Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 SO The entire building, three stories in height, is painted white with the slop- ing roof a bright red. Antique green plant boxes at all windows relieve the RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers -Carload shippers of- Wild Smilax and Sphagnum Moss FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Minneapolis, MINN. Fresh Cut Valley AT AIL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, JS^ir^ .1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Desl^s. CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long 60 5.00 (500 at 1000 rate.) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERJVING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, intense white of the building. Inside a large ice box is very prominent, while wall decorations of imitation mirrored and latticed doors add size and beauty to the store. It is a beau- tiful salesroom reflecting in its every nook and corner the taste and orig- inality of its enterprizing owner. 1913- The American Florist. 495 DAHLIAS, 100 $1.50 to $3.00. We have both quality and quantity ami at the price we do not know of anything that makes a better show- ing. You will find with us the best Dahlias coming to this market, and quality considered, you cannot get better value than we are oflfering you. We can supply all the new commercial varieties and those best suitable for cut-flower purposes. Ail orders placed early in the day, will he shipped direct from the farm. THE LtO NIES!!»EN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.J EASTER LILIES All year round grown by fioffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserins. Valley and Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MgCALLUM CO., Cleveland.Ohio Pittsburg, Fa. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA> Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. The Leo Nlessen Co. is now having its annual hustle with the dahlias. They make a specialty of this flower, handling from forty to fifty thousand a day. They are nearly all sold on orders, being packed at the farms and not handled again until delivered. American Beauty roses are also a fea- ture, great quantities heing received daily. The alterations to Pennock Bros.' store are almost completed. The great ice box, cooled by an ice machine, is the main feature. Marble floor, marble counters, indirect illumination and a number of other up-to-date fittings make this one of the most modern stores in the country. John "Walker and wife stopped over for a day in this city last week, re- turning from a two weeks' stay in Atlantic City. He carries his hearty good nature with him as of yore and says there is no place like Toungs- town, O., for business. The M. Rice Co. believes that from the way orders are coming in for all kinds of supplies the trade generally expects this will be a great season. Their orders are more numerous and larger than ever before for the season. At • Berger Bros.' store dahlias are leaders. They are handled in large quantities. The business here is cer- tainly growing fast. Edward Reid has returned from a trip to his southern trade. . American Beauty roses and Easter lilies are fea- tures at this store. The little Sweetheart rose promises to be more plentiful the coming sea- son. Several houses are now offering these flowers. K. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Rlctimond, Maryland and aU the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids '^ ii= 226 Devonshire Street, JBflS'X' JE>3E<.C3Z3XTO£IX3 BOSTON, MASS. & VftoMe Hover MM'ltefe Buffalo, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 e.xtra 10 00@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 2 00@ 3 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 2 00(g 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00@ 3 00 Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Lonjfifiorum 6 01 @10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00@ 5 00 Gladioli, outdoor 2 00@ 3 00 Asters 50@ 2 00 Dahlias 1 00@ 3 00 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ SO Asparagus Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 CO Boston, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best IS 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 6 00 Double White Killarney. . . 10 00@12 00 Killarney Queen Special... 8 0<)@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 Sunbuist. Special 6 00@ 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 , Cardinal 2 00®10 00 Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Asters 1 SO® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 0('® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz. , 75c Cincinnati, Sept. 17. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 " Perle 3 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00®12 50 Gladioli 2 00® 6 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Auratum Lilies 12 S0@15 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Lilium Rubrum 3 on@ 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Dahlias 2 00® 4 00 ■ ;,,A^e.V^ YORK Give Us a Trial We Can I Please You, A Roses, Carnations and all Icinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stoclc. Wholesale Commission Florisis, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING CO. >.J1. .I>.*>.J1..H. .»...■. .»^J». .«. -^ J^ .»..■. —, —THE J. M McCullougli's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES^ SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application, 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 4598. C. E. tRITCHELL 34-36 Tbird Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis, Sept. 17. Per 100 ;| ■' short stems 3 000 5 00 My Maryland 2 ootffi s no " White Killarney. Valley 4 00 Asters 1 on@ 3 00 Gladioli 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri Asparagus Plumosus.per Harrisii 2 00® 3 00 bu.,35@60 8 00@10 00 496 The American Florist. Sept. 20. A Twentielli Cenlury Wliolesale House This is no flight of Fancy or Fiction but a Plain Statement of Facts We are now in our New Store, 129 West 28fh Street, where live have 2400 Square Feet of Floor Space. fl An Ice Box especially constructed of Concrete and Cork having 360 Square FCCt of FlOOr Space and 9' 1 feet high. ^ Our Refrigerating Machine run by Motor Power, has a capacity of tWO tOnS of Ice per day, thus we have eliminated the iceman. When you call you will be convinced that we have the BeSt ECfUippCd Wholesale Cut Flower Store in New York. ^We started business October 7, 1907, in a little upstairs room at 39 W. 28th Street; in one year we outgrew that. We then took much larger quarters at 41 West 28th Street, in two years we outgrew them. We then removed to 111 W. 28th Street and now, at the end of two years we have been compelled by our increasing business to greatly enlarge our capacity and our plans. Though now handling a large amount of stock we are prepared to handle much more. Growers Can Rest Assured That By Shipping to Us They Will Get SATISFACTION and PROMPT RETURNS. The Growers' Cut Flower Co. 129 West 28th Street, j. j. coan, Manager. NEW YORK. New York. BETTER tOXDITIOKS EXI'ECTED SOOJT. While there was no marked activity in the wholesale district during the past week there were indications that husiness is about to take a turn for the hetter. The weather, particularly at night, was much cooler, there being reports of heavy frosts up state. The summer tourists and vacationists are returning in large numbers, arriving steamers having full passenger lists. The change in the weather will soon create a marked improvement in stock. There are already more good roses com- ing in than at the time of our last writing, but this was to be expected. There is quite a stock of carnations now arriving, though there is no sur- plus. Enchantress and Mrs. Ward are especially noticeable and are as good as can be expected this early in the season. Very few chrysanthemums are yet on the market and it is fortunate, considering the asters that are still here, but it does not appear that the asters can last much longer. Orchids are more plentiful and are cheaper. A few gardenias have appeared. NOTES. C. C. Trepel, the versatile florist at Bloomingdale's department store, Lex- ington avenue and Fifty-ninth street, introduced new features September 13. There was a band concert in the green- houses on the roof and from 2 to 5 p. m., every customer of the big store who could show a check for a $1.0Q purchase received, free, a bunch of flowers. Thousands of bunches were thus disposed of. The new green- houses on the roof are now completed and all are filled with fine plants, palms, ferns and rubber plants being very noticeable. An immense busii ness is done in table ferns and filling dishes. The menagerie and aquarium are additional features of interest on the roof. M. C. Ford, 121 West Twenty-eighth street, will be stronger than ever this season in American Beauty roses and carnations. He is already , receiving good carnations, for the season, from the Henry Hession range, Flatbush. We had recently an opportunity of looking over the stock in tliis range and it is very promising. In addition, Mr. Ford has always a good supply of all other staple stock. He has sev- eral large growers of chrysanthemums who will soon begin to ship. The wife and younger son of John J. Mallert have just returned from an extended tour through Europe. They spent considerable time on her father's estate. Mr. Mallen. who for the past oO years has been well known and highly respected as buyer and manager for the old established firm of William Burns, 840 Sixth avenue, was reluct- antly compelled to cancel his trip, ow- ing to pressing personal business at home. Charles Walch, formerly a JBroad- way jBorist, is now located at 525 West One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street. Mr. Walch has suffered somewhat from the "slings and arrows of ad- verse fortune," but he expects to make good. He is a clever designer and should succeed. The Growers' Cut Flower Co. moved into their new store, 129 West Twenty_- eighth street, September 13. A lead- ing feature is the cold storage, which does away with the iceman. The pow- er is furnished by a motor. The ice box is very large and constructed of concrete. At the store of Ferdinand Fleisch- man. Inc., Fifth avenue and Forty- second street, we recently noted a very fine window decoration of oncid- ium orchids on a base of crotons. All the features of this store are in good taste. The funeral of the late Mayor Gay- nor. who died on the S. S. Baltic en route to Liverpool, will take place September 22. As the services will be public it is expected that there will be many floral tributes. G. Myer of Madison avenue and Fifty-eighth street, with his foreman, Maurice Kleinman, has been absent in Virginia during the past week arrang- ing a decoration at the Green Briar hotel. Sulphur Springs. Fine stock of the rose Sunburst is now seen at the salesroom of E. G. Asmus & Son. of the New York Cut Flower Co. This stock is grown, with many other varieties of roses, at their own greenhouses. The new store of Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.. Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street, is rapidly nearing completion. It is expected that it will open for business about October 1. George C. Siebrecht, 109 West Twen- ty-eighth street, is now handling a particularly fine line of gladioli. He is also quite strong on orchids. James B. Doyle, formerly with James Coyle in the wholesale business, has opened a retail store at 162 East Eighty-sixth street. Alfred H. Langjhar, who was re- cently injured in an automobile ac- cident, is improving and is able to attend to business. Robert Simpson of Clifton, N. J., is sending to Traendly & Schenck, fine stock of the pink rose, Jonkheer J. L. Mock. ■ William Kessler, the plantsman, is again at his store after a short va- cation on the New Jersey coast. Percy B. Rigby of the S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., is back to business after a three weeks' vacation. ^9^3 The amer j ca k Fl ori s t. 497 M. RICE CO.E AT MINNEAPOLIS Rici supcriorily was conclusively provuii by comparioii of our ilisphn- with others. Wi' are THE HOUSE THAT SETS THE PACE For Florists' Supplies and Ribbons. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK •^•^ Everythins in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Evervthimr in supplies. •Uai/T' OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.S5: per 1000 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMST CO.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago finttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, Presldem. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Menlion the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan Telephone Call: .^532-3533 Mad. Wholesale Florist 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Tobacco Dust, Stems and Waste Excellent for dusting, fumigating and ferti- lizer, also for poultry bed.s. I3eu.1:sol3. FSros. 1399 Avenue A, NEW YOHK. ilention the American Florist when writing Roman J. Irwin, well known In the trade, is now well located at 71 West Twenty-third street. He represents the Storrs & Harrison Co., A. N. Pierson. Inc., H. H. Burrows & Son, the Good & Reese Co., and other well known concerns. C. W. Scott, John Miesem and John Donaldson have gone to Barnegat, N. J., for a week's fishing. "We believe they are fully equipped for catching anything from whales down to her- rings. There is a noteworthy activity in the plant trade. The auction houses have started the hall rolling and the plant and retail stores are stocking up. The McNiff Horticultural Co. has started its auctions of plants and bulbs. This firm has very fine stock as well as seeds and fertilizers. William E. Ford, 107 West Twenty- eighth street, is receiving good stock of the yellow chrysanthemum Monro- via. A. J. Kerchover, well known in the florists' supply business, has returned from an extended visit to Europe. Many fine floral designs were seen at the funeral of "Big Tim" Sullivan, which was held September 15. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer are re- ceiving gardenias from a New Jersey grower. A. F. F. Bernabdsville, N. J. — ^William Ellas, superintendent of the estate of Mrs. Bliss, died suddenlj' September 12. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED John Young Wholesale Commission Florist 53 W. '28th St., New York Telephone 7363 Madison Square. :Mi. C I^or•ci Successor to Ford Bro^. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870 3S71 Madison Sciuare The Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers i^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. ¥lioMeHo¥erM&rKete New York, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 10 00@2O GO extra and f ancy . . . 3 00@ 5 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 50® 1 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 6 00® 8 UO extra... 4 00@ S 00 " N0.I&N0.2 50@ 1 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 GO® 6 00 extra 1 50@ 2 00 No. 1 and No. 2,. 25@ 50 Queen, special.. 5 00@ 6 00 Hillingdon. Aaron Ward.. 50(5)6 00 " Richmond 25@ 3 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft ,50® 600 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 50® S 00 Cattleyas 50 0G@6G 00 Lilies, Lonfriflorum and Harrisii.. 5 0G@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 50® 3 GO Gladioli 1 GO® 4 00 Sweet Peas. .per doz. bunches. 25 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30® 50 .■isparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 1 50® 2 00 Smilax Doz.strings, 1 00@ 1 50 Asters, common stock 25® 50 ■ " special stock 2 00® 2 50 Dahlias 25® 1 50 Chrysanthemums, doz., $1.50@$2.00 Carnations 75® 2 GO Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies. Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and Z201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg..6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock eirery morDiner, Desirable wall space to rent for advertisins:. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQU.\RE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 498 The American Florist, Sept. 20, BAYERSDORFtR'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full uf illustrations; tlie Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. C/urs was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. ii2^i>^. Philadelpliia, Pa. Gladiolus Bulbs '/',, /&^ Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them SEE THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS By Mathew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, iLeucothoe Sprays. Princess Fine. Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28ttl St.. bet, 6tb & 7th Aves.. I|dij|I Yorll Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "*" ' "' " Fredericton, N. B. The crops here are fine. The weather conditions are all we could desire. Po- tatoes are 50 per cent better in quality than a year ago, being more free from disease. Last season it was cool and wet and they did not mature well. Grains are fine this year and the flower gardens are just now gorgeous. The funeral of the late Alexander Gib- son, the town's most prominent busi- ness man, called for much floral design work. This city held an exhibition beginning September 15, open to the Dominion of Canada and the state of Maine. A recent issue of a local newspaper contains an interesting article about an exhibition of flowers and fruit in 1870, or 43 years ago, written by J. Bebbington, Sr. Mr. Bebbington had at that time only recently come from England to be private gardener for a rich drug manufacturer. J. B. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYEK Green SILKALIN Used by Retail Florists for mossiDET funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as il" will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meycr Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is bandied by theT best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered b« name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting tha genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. j If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of tha manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 pea lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse Lowell Thread Mills, JOHNC. MEYER THREAD CO, S'UiSe^Z' Lowell, Mass Silkaline also Is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxe j DID YOU? get samples of our MOTHER of PEARL ===LETTERS= The Wonderful Hit of the A. I. Co. at the Convention IF NOT drop a postal card immediately to American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THE NEW SUPPLY HOUSE Sphagnam Moss Headquarters Full Size Bales, Clean Stock, New Burlap WRITE FOR PRESENT PRICES Try a Sample Order and Compare with What you Are Getting Vaughan's Seed Store^ CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A course (or Gar- deners. Florists and Home>inakers, taugfht by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes, 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Sprln^eld. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Newly imported stock from our large fact- ories in Germany. Largest and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 orSlO.'K) assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717MiwaiikeeATe., CHICAGO GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes, Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street. CHICAGO cr^ Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry. $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000: Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000, Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when wrtiing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE pfr'f^ FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetnated and Natural Sheet Moss. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. /p^j- The American Florist. 499 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered (or the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>r50RHJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South DftVota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. EstabUsbed in 1857. 'mM:. noRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Fboae, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACHITIES IN THE CITT Menti'm 1h'' American Florist when writing Chicago. IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01 02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses; Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NSW TORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind; John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. D. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliTery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 14e S. Wabash Ave., Chicado. 623 Wahint St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. ■i^^^S^-^*x^ Next ^WEEK^ FROM NEW yORIC EXCEPT AS NOTED. September 21. FROM MONTREAL, Ionian, Allan. September 23. FROM BOSTON, Arabic, White Star, 4 p. m. Amerika. Ham.-Ajner., 11 a. m. FROM BOSTON, Cincinnati, Ham.-Amer. Potsdam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm II, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. September 24. Lusitania, Cunard. ,, ^ FROM BALTIMORE, Brealau, North Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m. September 25. Cedric, White Star, 12 noon. Campanello, Uranium. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Prince Adalbert. Fricdrieh der Grosse, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. United States, Seand.-Amer., 2 p. m. Asiatic Prince, Prince. September 26, FROM PHILADELPHIA, Menominee, Red Star, 10 a. m. September 27. Calif ornia, Anchor, 3 p. m.. Pier 64. North River. FftOM PHILADELPHIA, Haverford, America, 10 a. m. . „ „ .. Finland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM MONTREAL. Ausonia, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL, Saturnla, Donaldson, at daylight. Magdalena, Royal Mail. September 30. PROM BOSTON, Prnnconia. Cunard. New Amsterdam. Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kronprinz Wilhelm, North Ger.-LIoyd, 10 a. m. ALEXANDER McCGNNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TPELKGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when wrifinp Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28tb Street. To out-ol-town florists . WUT VflRK We are in the Heart of PtLin IV/IU\ And give special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders tor ont flowers and designs eolioited for deliyery In any part of Texas. Mention the American Fhrriat when wrmnst Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly vrith the choicest stock. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Sncceasor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 500 The American Florist. Sept. 20. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaOers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1S74. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Blorists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery -OF- "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CARKFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.* Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 W^est S9Ui Street AdjoiniriK Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass, "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's Newark, N. J. Bertermanu Bros. Co., Indianapolis. Iiid. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer'6 Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Kockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 00 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. 3. K., Toledo, 0. Galvln, Thos. F.. Boston. Gasser, J. U., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Eapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius. J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 B. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex.,- New York. ■ McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocehi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., 0. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles. CaUf. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chl- SchU?g, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith. Henry, Grand • Rapids, Mich. Stumpp. George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis. Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wltthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- Wltthold, 56 B. Randolph St.. Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Ixis An- geles, Calif. „ , Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desijs^ns. High Grade Cut Blooms. CUDE BROS.CO1 FLORISTS •114 r ST.m«! WAaMlNOTOKOa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ECansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo, he Park J.A.VAIEN'HNE, JT^lOrai wU. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. FLOWERS BY TELEGRAPH SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., 12a KEARNY ST. if«n«on the AmerJoon Florist wh«i wHUng T '913- The American Florist. oUl DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. iFRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS : 4326-28 Olive Street ■ Notice initials— we hnve one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. I Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. PerBonal Attention to all Orders. Utntion the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower <£ Plant Co. : U 22 Grmd Ave Will fill all orders for Cut Kansas lltj and Flowers, Funeral Designs. PloacantHIII Mn Weddioe and Birthday Gifts. rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Fa. A.W.$niitfiCo. I KEENAN BLOC Largest Floral Establishment in America. ' Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Meiiibcr Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, ^ CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders (or delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREM0NT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peaehtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galyin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — ^Alpba Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago— Wittbold's, 56 B. Randolph. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Eapids Flor.il Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Heniy Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse, Wis— La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Ne^vark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans. La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York. — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rocktord, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred 0. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoechi. Sedalia, Mo. — ^Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Song. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. Established 1 849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552^r55S°c°ci"mou. Clioice Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldoechi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount, 21B West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. Tile Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut Sowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Fhone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest RetaU Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and moat reliable fioris; Only the Best 96 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollwortta Co. wm take proper Wi«cor»«ir» care of vour orders in ▼» *o*»**i*»*»« 602 The American Florist. Sept. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Sendyourorders^o^Gliicago and Sub- urbs to misx-^ — i». ) All orders carefully filled _,^yiM3(flsol>St under the supervision of ^hicaS^-^ GEORGE &SMUS, Mgr wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telezraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Teleg^raph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Belnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1&1S Fnrninn St telephones 1419 rarnvm Ji. 1501 and l 1582 St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. «°^*' "pZ^n^J!*""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 138SA. 634 Fourth Avenue Pittsburg-. COOLER WEATHEK, BETTER BUSINESS. This city has experienced quite a change in weather conditions the past week, several light frosts having been reported, but on account of the dry- ness of the soil no material damage has been done to outside stock. It is expected that stock will shorten up considerably, and already the good as- ters, roses and gladioli are beginning to be on the scarce end. Lilies are - also very much in demand and are bringing better prices. The better grades of asters are bringing fair prices, as most of the stock is rather short in stem. Killarney roses from new plants are coming in and look very promising. American Beauty and Richmond roses continue to be at their best, with quantities of both in the local markets. Carnations are be- ing cut stronger from day to day. There is a marked scarcity of carna- tion plants in this territory and those who have not their houses already planted will find it very difficult to obtain plants of any variety. Business in general is getting better as cooler weather advances, especially with the plantsmen, who are stocking up the retailers while the time is good. NOTES. "Wm. Potter and Larry Smith of Mc- Callum Co., Cleveland, O., made a rec- ord midnight automobile run to this city in six hours Saturday night, look- ing up friends and disposing of a lit- tle business. Mr. Potter reports he has been appointed receiver for the greenhouse plant of C. W. Gerdum, in Cleveland. The bowling teams are already lin- ing up and some interesting games are promised this winter. The lead- ing contenders are expected to be the Randolph-McClements Co., Zieger Co., A. W. Smith Co., Pittsburgh Cut Flow- er Co., and the McCallum Co. Ross E. Adgate, traveling for the McCallum Co., is leaving on his trip to northern Ohio and Michigan. Jack Frampton, of G. P. Weaklen Co., is laid up with the fever at the home of his parents at Clarion. David Slagle has accepted a posi- tion as manager of the Homestead Floral Co.'s store. E. J. McCallum has purchased a new automobile and holds the delivery truck for sale. James TJlacas is back again with G. A. Manos in the East Libert.y branch. Mrs. A. C. Miller is away on a pleas- ure and health-seeking trip. E. J. Sedam of "Washington is on a business trip to Cleveland. J. Des Moines, Ia. — ^The following offi- cers were elected at the annual meet- ing of the Iowa State Horticultural Society August 27 : M. J. Graham, Adel, president; J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines, vice-president; Wesley Greene, Des Moines, secretary-treasurer. G. A. Heyne, Dubuque; "W. H. Rickey, Albia; O. H. Heman, Council Bluffs, and F. J. Olsan, Ames, were chosen directors. The giving of surplus flowers to char- ity was advocated by President Gra- ham and others. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uaiii Ynrlr P.itv Grand Central Terminal "<*" lUIR Uliy The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PDILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAEI E 1 Artistic Floral Worlt and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only, URIAH J. %# I D A I M 838 ^___ V I rc u I ra , CANAL st. Sedalia, Missouri Archlas Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Desig^ns on short notice. Prompt attention to teleg^rapb and telephone orders. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist ol GRAND RAPIDS : Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. New York. MYER, FLORIST, 'nr^i!" I (9^3- The American Florist. 503 LARGE ASSORTMENT Of BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS Select What You Need From This List and Let Us Have Your Order as Early as Possible. This Stock is of Fine Quality and Sure to Give Satisfaction. FERNS. Boston — Each Doz. Per 100 $12.00 25.00 V-inch 9.00 8-inch $1.00 12.00 9-lnch 1.50 18.00 Larger specimens .at $2.00, $2.50 and Hanging Basljets, at $9.00 per up each, doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Whitmani, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Christmas Plants CHKYSANTBEMUMS. Pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and double white.S in.,per doz., $2.00 6-in " 3.00 7-in each, 50c. CYCLAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior; 4-in per doz. $2 00 5-in. " 3.00 6-in " 600 Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Dracaena indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3.0ft Dracaena indivisa, 6-in each, l.OO Dracaena indivisa, 7-in " 1.25 Dracaena Victorias, 7-ln., 20 in. high " 4.00 Dracaena Viotoriae, 8-in., 3 ft. high " 7.00 HYDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 4-in. pots each 15c; per doz., 1 .80 5-in " 3.00 6-in per doz., $3.60 and 4.20 Peppers, Celestial, with (ruit. 4 in., doz. 1.25 5 in., " 2.00 Poinsettia Fulcherrinia,2-in., per 100 $5.00 Primula obconica, 3-ln *' 5.00 Primula obconica, 4-in " 8.00 Bteris Wimsetti, 2-in " 3.00 Pteris 'Wimsetti, 3-in " 6.00 Pteris Ouvardi, 4-in " 8.00 BAY TREES. stem 12-14-luc-b 2-ft. 2-ft. 1-ft. 3-tt. 3-ft. Standard. Crown 18-lnch 12-lnch 18-lnch 24-26-inch 20-22-lnch 26-inch BOXWOODS. Each $4.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 Each Bushes for Fall Delivery — 12 inches high, 30c; 15-lnch., 40c; 18-inch $ 0.60 Bushes, 2%-n 1.25 Bushes, 3 -ft 1.75 Standard, 20 to 24-in. crown 3.50 Standard, 24 to 30-in. crown 5.00 Standard, 3-ft. « in. crown 8.00 Globular, 3 ft. high 3.00 Obelisk, 5-ft 12.00 Pyramid, 5-ft $5.00 to 6.00 Globe Shaped, 12-15-lneh 2.00 to 2.60 MISCELLANEOUS-Continued. Clematis Jaokmanl, extra strong, 6in each, Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln |)er doz., $1.75; per 100, Conifers, assorted, lS-24-in each. Conifers, assorted, 3-3'4-ft " Cycas revoluta, ^, „„ „ each . .15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 & Latania Borbonica, 2-ln per 100, Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in per doz., EASTER ROSES. Roses — Hiawatha, in 5-ln. pots.per doz, Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots '' Tausendschon, in 4-in. pots.. Tausendschon, in 5-in. pots.. " Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots.. " Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants 3-in per doz., 75c; per lOO, MISCELLANEOUS. 4-In per doz., $ 6.00 * 9.00 11.00 3-4 tiers Araucaria excelsa^ Araucaria excelsa, 6-in., Araucaria ezcelsa, 6-in. Auraucaria exoelsa compacta, e-in each, $1.25 and 1.50 Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per doz, 2.00 Areca lutescens, 4-ln,, 3 plants in a pot " 3.00 Areca lutescens, 6-in each, 1.50 Asparagus plumosus, 2-in per 100, 3.00 Asparagus plumosus, 3-ln ** 6.00 Asparagus plumosus, 4 In per doz., 1.60 Asparagus scandens defiexus, S-in each, .60 Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each, $3.00 and 4.00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarf), per doz.$3.00 Aspidistra, green, 5-in each, .35 Aspidistra, green, 5-in per d»z., 4.20 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf, .08 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 75c op Aspidistra, variegated per leaf , .15 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Cyrtomium falcatmn, 6-in each, $ 0.25 6-in " .35 14.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 6.00 6,00 2.40 2.40 1.8!) 2.40 3.60 6.00 Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-ln. 6-in. 6-in., 7-ln., 7-in., 8-ln. strong, strong, strong. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves Ht. Bach 4 8-in. 4-5 8-10-ln. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in 5-6 20-22-in. 6-7 22-24-in. 6-7 26-28-in. 6-7 36-40-ln. Per Doz. 100 $ 1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 $1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 5.00 4.50 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 30.00 60.00 Kentia Forsteriana Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-ln. 5-ln. 5-in., strong, 8-in., strong. Made-up — Leaves 4 Ht. Bach 8-10-in. 4-5 12-14-ln. 4-5 14-16-in. 6-6 16-18-in. 5-6 20-24-in. $0.75 5-6 46-50-in. 6.00 Doz. Per 100 $i.60 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 36.00 6.00, 60.00 9.00 Bach 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. hlgh.$1.00 and $1.50 7-in., 3-4 In a pot, 24-30 in. high 2.60 8-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 In. high 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high 10.00 12-in., 4-5 In a pot, 62-70 in. high 15.00 Specimens, 6i4-ft. high, 4 In a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 25.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Hach high $1.50 Phoenix Canariensis 46-50 in. high 4.00 50-54 In. high 8.0O 5 ft. high 9-00 Phoenix Koebelenii Each Doz. $ 6.00 , ; 12.00 ^_, strong 18.00 7.inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-lnch, extra strong. 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong. 5.00 2 ft. 8 8-inch 9-lnch 10-inch 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch, The Geo. Wittbold Co. 737-739 L. D. PHONE, GR AC ELAND 1112 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 504 The American Florist. Sept. 20,. '' Ihe Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President: ]. M. Lupton. Mattituck. L. I..N. Y.. First Vice-President; VV. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville O , Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland. O.. Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. HOIXAND growers report radish seed crops late but promising. Hydro, Okla. — Blackwell & Hickey are building a new seed liouse. Frost last week did considerable damage to late beans both in Michigan and Illinois. Planting stock of lib' of the valley advanced last autumn from two marks to six marks per 1.000. THE sale of early Ohio potatoes, eating stock for immediate use, has advanced the Ohio seed market. Last year's surpluses of spinach are likely to be called upon and offered at low prices, also low in germination. We are in receipt of the proceed- ings of the thirty-first annual conven- tion of the American Seed Trade As- sociation held at Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1913. New York. — J. C. Vaughan and par- ty are expected to arrive from Europe on the S. S. Lusitania, September 19. — Harry A. Bunyard, of A. T. Bodding- ton's, is away on three weeks' vaca- tion. Visited Chicago : E. B. Northrup, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; C. N. Keeney, of N. B. Keeney & Son, LeRoy. N. Y.; Jolm Duggan, representing Wm. Rennie, Ltd., To- ronto, Ont. EjSiiD, Okla. — The warehouse of the Corry Seed Co. was burned September 9, cause of Are unknown. The ware- house contained over 80,000 pounds of watermelon and muskmelon seed cleaned and sacked ready for fall ship- ment, besides empty sacks and ma- chinery. The loss is estimated at $12,000. R. & M. GODIKEALI, the well known French seed growers, say that while mangels, beets, parsley, parsnips and turnips will not yield such heavy crops as last year the seed promises to be heavier and better. Cabbage has been a good crop but owing to the drought in August no planting was done to- Avard the 1914 crop and this will prob- ably result in some carryover of the 1913 stock. Carrot prospects are very poor for 1913 as well as 1914. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade September 17 were as follows: Timothy, ,$4.25 to $5.25 per 100 pounds. — A windmill in action at Vaughan's Seed Store seldom fails to attract the attention of Randolph street throngs to the window displays of fine Dutch and other bulbs. — J. C. Leonard of the Leonard Seed Co., who recently returned from Michigan, where he Inspected the bean crops, says that the average yield would probably be about three bushels per acre. — Peter Hollenbach is again on duty at the store and is now telling his friends of the splendid time he had in Europe. American Seed Trade Association. TARIFF AND CUSTOJiIS COMMITTEE. President Massie of the American Seed Trade Association has appointed the following tariff and customs com- mittee : J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, chair- man; W. H. Grenell, Saginaw, Mich.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn.; E. L. Page, Greene, N. Y., and Watson S. Woodruff, Orange, Conn. Nebraska Seed Crops. Fremont, September 12. — Sweet, field and flint corn crops are in .a very spotted condition, some of them being fairly good, while others are practi- cally failures and many ranging be- tween practically failures and fair yields. It is therefore going to be a very difficult matter to estimate prob- able deliveries for all varieties of corn before the crops have been ha'rvested, shelled and tested for germinating vital- ity, also other qualities. The cucumber and muskmelon crops in most cases will not be over half an average crop, but we hope to make fair deliveries of these varieties and in nearly all cases fill our orders in full. Watermelon, pumpkin and squash will not average half crops and we will not be able to make full deliveries for a number of varieties, but we have a liberal acreage for most of the standard kinds, which will help us with our de- liveries for those varieties to a large extent. We believe, however, that nearly everything in the line of sweet, field and flint corn, also vine seeds, will average less than full average crops and some varieties will be very short, which may assist the seed trade generally to work off some of the ex- cess carried-over stocks and put the general trade in much better condition for another season. E. Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Goinpa!i]i Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenci SoIkitEd- BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Alfalfa Seed Production. Tlie results 'of some important ex- periments on alfalfa seed production carried on by the Colorado agricultural experiment station are embodied in a recent bulletin of much interest. The question of why this forage crop re- cently has failed to produce seed as abundantly as in former years has caused the station to devote special attention to the problem. Although no definite solution has been reached it is pointed out tliat the forcing of vege- tation in any way tends to produce heavier foliage or larger flowers at tlie cost of the seed. Grass that makes a heavy crop of hay yields little seed, while that which is dwarfed to a cer- tain extent through lack of moisture or other causes is more, likely to pro- duce a good seed yield. From this it seems certain that in growing alfalfa for seed the moisture must be regu- lated. Light seeding and sowing in rows are necessary where the crops sought is seed rather than hay. Catalogues Received. The ^Y. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, bulbs and seeds; the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., plants, bulbs and seeds; Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa.j plants; Poster-Cooke Nursery Co.. Fredonia, N. Y., grape vines, fruit and ornamental trees; Fraser Nursery Co., Huntsville, Ala., trees and shrubs; Thomas J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass.. plants, bulbs and trees; Peter Hender- son & Co., New York, seeds, plants and bulbs; Henry F. Michell Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., seeds, plants and bulbs; Morehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich., boilers; Old Colony Nurseries, Inc.. Plymouth, Mass., trees and shrubs: Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, seeds, plants, bulbs, supplies, etc.; James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y, bulbs, seeds, plants, etc.; Weeber & Don, New York, bulbs, seeds, etc. H. Cannell & Sons, Eynsford, Kent. Eng., trees, shrubs, plants, etc.; Wilh. Pfltzer, Stuttgart, Germany, roses. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. W. EDMUNDSON, Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA CARROT, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH, BEET, SWEET PEAS I9I3- The American Florist. 505 PANSIES AN exceptionally larue stock o( the very linest ^^ nature enables us to (luotf low prices on: Masterpiece, Madnnif Ferret, and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. Write fnr prices. FREESIA Refracta alba lOO 1 000 ■'s to W in. dianiclcr IfOJS $ 5,00 li to'4 ■• ■■ 1.00 S.OO Mammoth Bulbs 2,no 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5lo 7 in. circumference $5.00 .^■(O.OO 6to 7 " ' 6.00 55,00 7to 9 " ■• 9.00 85.00 9toll •■ " 20.00 Have you our Florists' Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering'. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. x 14 New York Highest Quality Stock. Prices Very Reasonable. Send for Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ALFALFA Royal Quality, Kansas Grown NON-IRRIGATED NEW CROP SEED OVER 99 PER CENT PURE. RUDY-PATRICK SEED CO. 3312 W. Eighth St., Kansas City, Mo. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. .«ANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA ALL FALL BULBS „«- French Romans Per 1000 11-12 ctms. (2500 bulbs to case) $24.00 Lilium Formosum Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) ... 70.00 Lilium Harrisii peMoco 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $85.00 CallaS p,.r 1000 llj-lH-inch $45.00 lV2-2-inch 80.00 Narcissus (Dutch) Per 1000 Emperor $13.00 Empress 13.00 Golden Spur 13.00 Victoria 12.00 Poeticus Ornatus 5.50 Von Slon, Double fancy select 1 3.00 Hyacinths (Dutch) Per 1000 First size $55.00 Second size 35 00 Forcing grade 28 00 Bedding grade 22.00 Dutch Romans, named vari... 17.00 Per 1000 8.50 Narcissus Paper Whites Grandiflora Fancy (1250 to case) Freesias p,,,ooo French, mammoth $10.00 " first size 7.50 California, choice 5.00 Purity, B-xtra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 Chinese Narcissus Per 1000 Select $30.00 Mammotli 55.00 Tulips (Single) - Per 1000 Artus $ 6.50 Cottage Maid 7.00 Keizerskroon 11.00 La Rein e 6.00 Rose Luisante 16 00 Proserpine 21.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 Tulips (Double) Per 1000 La Candeur $ 9.00 Murillo 8.00 Couronne d'Or 17.00 Tournesol, Red and Yellow... 18.00 VAUGHAIN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK GET OUR "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." THE YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus SoUel d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites and brought into flower for Christmas if planted NOW. Price, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Case containing 1400 for $21.00. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 342 West 14tti Street, New York City. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana au uaraen seeas LEONARD^ SEE^ CO. ONION SETS 6R0WERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American I lorist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and FREMONT Squash. NEBRASKA 50G The American Florist. Sept. 20, \ I he Nursery Trade American Association of Nursenrmen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore.. Presi- dent-elect;' John Hall. 204 Granite bldg.. Kochester. N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. CuiCAGO. — A receiver has been ap- pointed for the American Horticulture Co., Wheeling, W. Va., Glenview, III., and this city, liabilities $17,000, with assets said to be much less. Bloomington, ill. — John Y. Chis- holm has been appointed receiver for the Phoenix Nursery Co. as a result of financial difficulties in which the firm has been involved for some time. The liabilities are $65,000. HARLINGEN, TEX. — The annual meet- ing of the Rio Grande Horticultural Societj' will be held here November 28-29. Some fine prizes will be of- fered, and this, together with the election of officers, is expected to draw a good crowd. PORTLAND, Orb. — The following com- pose the executive committee of the newly organized association in charge of the Rose Festival : President, C. C. Colt; First Vice-President, C. V. Cooper; Second Vice-President, W. P. Woodward; Secretary, J. A. Currey and P. T. Griffith. George L. Baker, a lo- cal theatrical manager has been made director of amusements at a salary of $2,500 a year. UTICA, N. Y. — An organization to be known as the New York State Nur- serymen's Association was formed here recently and the following officers elected: E. S. Osborne, Rochester, president; J. Pitkin, Newark, Maxwell Sweet, Dansville, F. A. Guernsey, Schoharie, and F. J. Smith, Freedonia, vice-presidents; John Watson, Newark, secretary; Horace Hooker, Rochester, treasurer. It is proposed to amalga- mate the Eastern Nurserymen's Asso- ciation and the National Association which is national in name only. Montreal Horticultural Societj . The annual exhibition of the Mon- treal Horticultural Society was held at Montreal, Que., September 9-11, m the Winter Club's hall on Drum- mond street. The hall presented a beautiful appearance, the exhibits be- mg staged with good effect, and at- tracted large throngs of people on each of the three days. The cut flow- er displays, the potted plants, the table and mantel decorations were all of a very high order and brought forth much favorable comment. In the group of decorative and flow- ering plants, covering 100 square feet of space, R. B. Angus (Wm. J. Wel- shire, gardener) won first and Sir Wm. Van Home (P. C. Smith, gar- dener) was second. Both displays were of a very high order and the competition between the two was very keen. M. B. Davies (W. G. Pascoe, gardener) was third in this class; C. B. Gordon (J. Luck, gardener), fourth; P. McKenna & Sons, fifth. The mantel decorations were a new feature this year, and while there were only two exhibitors in this class, bfcth were deserving of the highest com- mendation. Hall & Robinson were awarded first prize in this class. Some of the other awards for dis- plays of importance were as follows : Group of ferns, 100 square feet— C. A. Smith, Lachine, first; P. Mc- Kenna & Sons, second; E. J. Haywood, St. Paul, third. Begonias, tuberous, single, distinct varieties — F. C. Smith, first; same ex- Hibitor won first in single and double tuberous begonias, any variety. In the geranium, dracaena, croton, caladium and other plant classes, the names of W. J. Wilshire, F. C. Smith, Julius Luck, W. G. Pascoe and others occur regularly as prize winners, these exhibitors having fine displays in all the classes in which they had entries. In the collection of cut flowers grown out of doors, not to exceed 25 varieties, Lome McGibbon (Jos. Deltorquio, gardener) was first; R. B. Angus (Robert Burrows, gardener), second; James Theule, third; Julius Luck, fourth. The same competitors won many other prizes in the cut flower section. The fruit and vegetable entries were also of a high class and were closely contested. J. Langford, G. F. Miles, J. Luck and Ignace Morand, J. J. Trevis and C. D. Schnelby were the most successful contestants in these classes. St. Louis, Mo. — John C. Young, son of W. B. Young of C. Young & Sons, florists, and Miss Hazel I. Lanigan were married September 8. Oakland, Calif. — A 10-pound boy was born to F. R. Groves and wife, recently. Mr. Groves is a local florist and a son of R. J. Groves, a well known member of the trade at Atchi- son, Kans. . Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large size trees supplied. Fall price list now ready. The D. HILL NURSERY CO. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America DUNDEE, ILL. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Fose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS, HEDGES AND HARDY PHLOX Are my specialties. I grow ttiese by the acre. Please g:et my prices and try some of my stock. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nnrsery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing EVERGREENS For Forestry Purposes. Fancy Evergreens Herbaceous Perennials. Shrubs, Vines, Trees and Roses in largest assortment Wholesale and RetaU. Send for Catalogs THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., BEDFORD, MASS. ISol3l3inl5: & iVtkiniS PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONjFERS, shade and ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. FRUIT TREES for THE GARDEN IN ALL SHAPES FOR WALLS, FENCES AND ORCHARD HOUSES. nncrc Dwarf and Standard of all the PPDfiAI A DACPC ^°^ lyJjEiJf Leading- and Newer Varieties. llillUUliA IVU31^3 Grown Particulars on Application. During September and early October, our Mr. H. A. Barnard will be in the United States. Address, HOTEL ALBERT, UNIVERSITY PLACE, NEW YORK CITY. He will be glad to hear from anyone interested. Stuart Low & Co., Royal Nurseries, BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. igij The American Florist. 507 Look--Araycarias Our Specialty •^■80 well known that no exhibit of them by us is necessary at Conventions or County Fairs. K^For County Fairs buy your plants from us and get a prize winner. September is here now — Araucaria time. Araucarias ifrow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment Araucaria ExcelsaofourApril 1912 importation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-5- 6-7 tiers, 26-30-35- 40 inches high ; .. , bushy, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Araucaria Excelsa, new .April. 1913 importa- tion, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, 5H and 6-inch pots, 12, 14. 16, 18 and 20 inches higli, 35c, 40c, 50c. 60c and 75c. To irrow on will yield a Rood profit lor you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6 in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Azalea Indlca now ready lor Xmas forcint' and Easter forcina:. Vervaneana. Simon Mardner, Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen. De Schryveriana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple. 50c; 60c; 75c: $1.00; $1.25; $1.50, up to $2.00. Cash with order please. If you want sood Azaleas either for Christmas or Easter forcing- don't look for the now crop, but buy the 1912 importation; you never miss inset- ting best of results. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4H to 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5H in., 60c to 7Sc; 6 to 7 in. pots. 30. 35 to 40 in. hish, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3 00. Kentia Belmoreana, large. ^V^ in., 2Sc to 35c; single, 5H to 6-in. pots. 60c, 75c to $1.00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 7.5c. $1.00. LiTistona Rotundifolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm, 51i and 5^2 in pots. 12 inches high 7 leaves, 3Sc. 40c, 50c. Areca Lntescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large. 15c. 18c. 20c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, IVi in., $3.00 per 100, $2S.O0 per ItiOO: 4-inch. $10.00 per 100. Aspaiajus Sprengeri, 2H-inch, $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. tflc. FERNS, Scotti.wmtmani and Harrisii, SH-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c. 40c and SOc. Boston, 6-in., 40c to .50c. Scotti. 4H-iD. pots. 20c to 25c. Nepluolepis Smlthi, latest improvement of Amerpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in. 25c. ready 10 shilt into 5H or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2i4-inch. $3.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5V2 in. to 6 in,, 35c. 40c to 50c. 4-in,. 25c. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo- Llneata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to SOc. Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in., 20c to 25c; ready to shift in ^'^■> in. Foinsettias, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 2Sc. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing H. WREDE LUNEBUSG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago. Paris. London, 1 Bruxelles, Berl., Hamb., Rama. 1000 seeds, finest mixed... 25c loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single phints; per- fect in every way. 6inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24inch, $1.00 each. i> inch pot plants 6 to 7 leaves. 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PIANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushv, ^ $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up planis. grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. S-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. S-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high. $5.00 each. 8-incb tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 ti(;rs. 6 to 8 inches high. 35c each. 2 and 3 liers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 imlics high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tirrs. 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each, BAY TREES-Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30 inches in diametiT $7.iO each. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter $5.00 each. CINERARIA. Dwarf, large-llowering,J3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000. FERN DISH FERNS. Aspidium. Cyrtoniiuiii. .Mayii. etc., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per ICOO. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA — From as good a strain of seed as we can find. .Ml colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS S DARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE. OHIO Carnation Plants Enchantress, Bassett, Sangamo, Mayday. All strictly first-class large plants. Price $5.00 per 100, Basseft & Washburn HINSDALE, ILL. Geraniums SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED S. A. Nntt, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1000 For delivery after Nov. 1st, add $2.50 to above prices. Smilax, extra fine. $12.50 per 1000 Spren^eri, good stock, $15.00 per 1000 Hatclierii, good stock, J5.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, AsU-r Cosmos. Migrnonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicitf d BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Stuninerdale Avenue, CHICAGO - - .- - ILLINOIS PRIMROSES Per lOO Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-in. pots $1 76 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 2^4- iii. pots 2 00 Malacoides, Giant Baby, 214-in. pots I 50 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 Cineraria, September ISth 2 50 Vinca Variegata, medium field plants 4 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-inch pots each, $1.00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowerin?, per 100or$2.50 Cash or C. O. B. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. J.O.TIiompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL 508 The American Florist. Sept. 20, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown. N.J., President;C. West, Irondequoit, N. Y., Vice-President: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Lettuce Notes. We wish to call particular attention at this time to the great importance of ample moisture in the lower depths of solid beds. Often after removing cucumbers and tomatoes we find the lower stratum completely dried out; few people realize the enormous amount of surface watering needed to replace such lower moisture; and fur- ther, such heavy and continuous wa- tering is harmful to either seeds or plants. There is no better method in our opinion than to apply water into the ditch while spading the beds. We have had two men spade and one lieep the trench full of water with a drench hose. Also where water comes with less pressure we have simply laid a %-inch hose into the trench while one man spades and moves the hose as needed. This method might be called the "Boston way" as it is practiced around Boston in the production of head lettuce. These growers realize the danger of watering head lettuce as it approaches maturity. Hence they aim to supply all the moisture needed before planting. The first time we used this method was in a new green liouse that was built in the fall on dry ground. The land was so completely dried out and hard that we resorted to this scheme. Tlie result was marvelous. A more perfect crop of Grand Rapids lettuce was never grown. All the watering the crop received was a pinch of water around the roots at planting time and two spraj'ings to start them off. Af- ter that we cultivated the beds until the leaves interlocked. If we study the matter we find this is simply a natural law, as plants seek their mois- ture below and moisture rises to the surface by capillarity. The effect is the same indoors or out. Whenever subsoil moisture is lacking outdoors the results are indifferent or disas- trous. And here is one reason for the frequent failure of irrigation. It is not the fault of the method, but the entirely insufficient amount of water applied. Lettuce growers should learn that to apply water daily as needed is a. risky business. The safe and sure road is the "Boston way." Where me- chanical watering is available such wa- tering can be done in advance of plant- ing by running the pipes for several days. It is understood that by either method we must wait until the mois- ture has relaxed before working the earth, otherwise we would ruin the beds. MAEKETMAN. Wisconsin State Fair. • Awards made at the Wisconsin State Fair, held at Milwaukee, September 8-12, were as follows : Collection of greenhouse plants, not less than 25 varieties — C. C. Poll- worth Co., Milwaukee, first; Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, second; A. Keokner, Wauwatosa, third; Richard Liietz, Milwaukee, fourth. Display of palms covering 50 square feet — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co., second; Richard Lietz, third; A. Keokner, fourth. Display of ferns covering 50 square feet— C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co., second; A. Keokner, third. Display of foliage plants covering 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; A. Keokner, second. Specimen nephrolepis — A. Keokner, first; Richard Lietz, second; C. C. Poll- worth Co., third. Most artistically arranged basket of plants — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; A. Keokner, second. Specimen plant, any variety other than nephrolepis — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; A. Keokner, third. Most artistically arranged floral de- sign— Rudolph Preuss, Milwaukee, first; Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., Milwaukee, sec- ond; A. Keokner, third. Most artistically arranged basket of cut flowers — Fred W. Bliese, Wauke- sha, Wis., first; Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., second; A. Keokner, third. Display of cut flowers, annuals, massed varieties — A. Keokner, first. Display of cut flowers, perennials, named varieties — Edward C. Lowe, Mil- waukee, first; W. A. Toole, Baraboo, Wis., second; A. Keokner, third. Display of cut flowers, pansies — W. A. Toole, first; W. W. Koerner, Mil- waukee, second; A. Keokner, third. Display of asters, not less than five varieties, 25 blooms of each — A. Keok- ner, first. Display of hardy phlox, not less than five named varieties, one variety in a vase — W. W.' Koerner, first; Edward C. Lowe, second; W. A. Toole, third. Display of dahlias — J. T. Pltchett, Jonesville, Wis., first; W. W. Koerner, second; A. Keokner, third. Carnations, 50 blooms, any variety — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; A. Keokner. second; Schroeder Floral Co., Mil- waukee, third. Roses, 50 blooms, any variety — Hol- ton & Hunkel Co., first; C. C. Poll- worth Co., second. Lily of the valley, 50 spikes — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best display of lilies — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best display of larkspur — W. A. Toole, first: W. W. Koerner, second; A. Keokner, third. Best display of decorative grasses — Edward C. Lowe, first; A. Keokner, second. Best display of celosia — A. Keokner, first. Best display of gaillardias — Edward C. Lowe, first; A. Keokner, second; W. A. Toole, third. Best display of sweet peas — W. W. Koerner, second; A. Keokner, third. Best display of centaureas — A. Keok- ner, third. Best display of marigold — A. Keok- ner, third. Collection, of wild flowers properly named, one variety in a vase, not less than 10 varieties — Edward C. Lowe, first; W. W, Koerner, second; A. Keok- ner, third. Decatur, Ind. — The Moses Green- houses are being improved. When com- pleted they will be modern in every respect. RiDLET Park, Pa. — The Ridley Park Civic Association will hold a fall ex- hibition of flowers, fruits and vege- tables, beginning September 24. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Gultore Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grrades it thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage, Addresi trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St.F., with the legend "Fresh Flowers" in large white Christmas Plants. Paper by Cbas. Craig, Ottawa, Ont., read at tbe sixteenth annual convention of tbe Cana- dian Horticultural Association, Peterboro, Out., August 5-7, 1913. In presenting this paper I feel that it would be foolish to deal with meth- ods that depart very far from the beaten track of procedure in forcing plants for Christmas. It is essential for the grower to study his plants to- see if they are in condition to stand forcing. This condition must be at- tained by foresight and a knowledge of the nature of the different subjects which are to receive the radical treat- ment of forcing out of season. Some plants will stand forcing almost at any season if provision has been made to have them in the proper condition. B p 9 1 1 ^H^^PTj^Sv^^^^niWi^^^H ^k BI^Mj n BH HMp^^ I^R ^^B ^^ ^H^l ^^m u B ^ ifl FIRST PRIZE ELECTRIC IN THE CLEVELAND PARADE. Decorated by Miss Katherine O'Connor. lettering. This is a ' very attractive label and the size commonly used is 6%x4% inches. All special sizes can be made according to order. The American Florist Co., 440 South Dear- born street, Chicago, supplies the above size printed in two colors, red and black, on good gummed paper, your business card and the leaf, at .$4.50 per thousand, 500 for $2.85. This label is known to express and railroad men all over the country and they fully understand the perishable nature of packages bearing this label and de- liver them quickly to avoid the costly risk of losses caused by delay. Others under no condition will respond' out of their natural season for flower- ing. The plant-grower, therefore, must be constantly on the watch. I may say he should spend the entire sea- son preparing and manipulating his plants to have them in just the right condition when the time comes to say go. I will enumerate plants that are- most useful for the Christmas trade as far as I know. TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS MEFER. Azaleas easily take first place. They can be had in almost any color and find a ready sale. Success depends to a great extent on the condition in I9I3- The American Florist. 525 FLOAT OF CLEVELAND FLORISTS IN THE PERRY CENTENNIAL PARADE. Model Greenhouse With Growing and Blooming Plants, Palms and Ferns Over All, Sides Decorated With Evergreen Branches. which the plants are when received from abroad. If the buds are well matured on healthy plants, there is not mucli trouble getting them in on time. Some varieties require more heat than others. Simon Mardner, Ver- vaeneana and the Hecke tribe take more heat than such varieties as Deutsche Perle and Mme. Petriclv. When received from the shipper the plants should be well soaked and pot- ted up immediately. Start them in a temperature of 55 degrees, gradu- ally raising the temperature to the point that will bring the plants in on time, hut by no means rushing them at the start. If the plants are in proper condition there is no excuse for the grower that is behind. Watcli the growth that appears around the buds and keep them well pinched out, as they are sure to weaken the flower. Such varieties as Deutsclie Perle an.d Mme. Petrick will, as a rule, come in with a temperature of 55 to GO degrees. More heat should not be applied till one is satisfied the plants are late, as too much makes the color poor. Cyclamen cones is next in im- portance as a Christmas plant, but will not stand forcing. If a few plants are backward in showing flow- er a week or two before Christmas, they may be put in a temperature of 00 to 65 degrees, but with no good re- sults other than to make them sale- able. Fifty to 55 degrees is quite sufficient to bring the cyclamen to perfection for Christmas, providing the "plants have had proper treatment the preceding fifteen or sixteen months. They are indispensable as a Christmas plant. Poinsettias come next in im- portance, and are well worthy of more attention than they generally get, as they are ready sellers and the real Christmas color. CULTURAL METHODS. In a paper of this nature there is hardly scope enough to give details of the culture of the different sub- jects. It is seldom any two men have the same ideas as to the best method of raising poinsettias from cuttings. I find the best method is to strike them in two-inch pots plunged in a brisk hotbed. I have struck as high as 95 per cent in this way, and seldom less than 75 per cent. When well rooted, to make up a nice sized plant, put three plants of equal height in a six-inch azalea pot. Set them in the open, or in some airy frame where they will root freely but retain short, sturdy growth, with corresponding vigor to stand the strain of forcing when the time comes. They should be in fine shape, finishing in a tem- perature of 00 to 70 degrees, with foliage down to the pots, thus doing away with the extra expense of cov- ering the long bare stems with ferns. Lorraine begonias are Indispensable for Christmas sales. As to culture, some growers say grow them cool; others say grow them in heat. I have always managed to get the finest plants by giving them a good moist heat during their growing period. When they are almost in full flower, give them lots of air, and expose them to full light, which will give them the necessary condition to stand handling. Primula obconica also takes a prom- inent place in a collection of Christ- mas plants, especially since the newer varieties have been fixed. A well grown plant of a good strain will al- ways sell at Christmas and bring a good price. A medium' temperature all through suits them best. A few of the Primula sinensis may be handled, but owing to their brittleness they are hard to deliver in good condition. So lanum is also worthy of a good share of attention as a Christmas plant. As a cheap plant it fills the bill to per- fection, being easily handled and eas- ily grown. BEGONIAS SUITABLE. A few of the fiberous rooted begon- ias can also be handled. Luminosa is the best color for Christmas. Seed should be sown about the first week in July with a medium temperature. The above list is the most important of Christmas flowering plants. The re- maining subjects all find a ready sale. Dwarf stevia grown in six-inch pots are very attractive, and can either be cut or sold in the pots. Made-up bas- kets are becoming indispensable in a Christmas collection, but to have them attractive the proper material must be prepared through the season. We might mention such plants as variegat- ed grasses, Euonymus variegata. dracsenas, ferns and asparagus. Fern pans made up artistically, with a touch of color added, give ample opportunity for the grower to exercise his artistic ingenuity to produce something that will excite the taste of the buyer. The list is by no means complete without a good stock of arucarias, palms, ferns and aspidistras. 526 The American Florist. Sept. ^7,. WITH THE GROWERS IdlewUd Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn. The Idlewild Greenhouses, one of the leading establishments in Mem- phis, Tenn., is always living up to their motto, "We Never Sleep." This firm, under the able management of Wm. H. Englehart, does a large ship- ping business to the smaller towns throughout the south as well as a fine trade in Memphis itself. Orders are taken at all hours of the day and night and it is nothing unusual when a near-by out-of-town rush order for funeral work is taken for one of the designers to board a train and arrange the work en route. This firm has been in existence 15 years, and has a store on Main street and another store and conservatory on Peabody street and East avenue. The Main street store is quite a large structure. The first floor is used as a salesroom, the second as a workroom and the two upper floors as storerooms. This firm also has 150,000 feet of glass at Columbus, Miss., known as the T. G. Owen place, which is devoted exclusively to the growing of cut flowers. While the out- put of the Columbus plant is large in itself, it is not enough to supply the ever growing trade of the firm, con- sequently a good part of the stock is ^bought on the Chicago market. Bergenfield Nurseries, Bergenfleld, N. J. Some ten or twelve years ago a young Englishman went to Gi'oton, Connecticut, and started on what we will call an old farm to turn it into gardens and lawns, according to the methods of landscape art. One of his first achievements was to blast out enough rock to build a fine mansion. Beginning with 50 acres that estate was enlarged until it now comprises fi.OOO acres. As Tve have stated, gar- dens, greenhouses and lawns, lakes, drives and walks were constructed, and at the end of eight years this was a place known and talked about throughout the length and breadth of the country. It is the Morton F. Plant estate and the man whose clever brain wrought the great transforma- tion was Thomas W. Head. Three years ago Mr. Head resigned his position and bought the place now known as the Bergenfield Nurseries, twelve miles from New York city, on the West Shore railroad. In that brief space of time he has been remarkably successful in propagating and shipping chrysanthemums, carnations and dah- lias. Other stock is grown but these are his specialties. During this season he has propagated and sold near a quarter of a million chrysanthemum plants and between 50,000 and 60,000 carnation plants. He has filled orders from Maine to California and Oregon and far away Hawaii, and likewise in the countries of Europe. While his glass area is not large, about 15,000 square feet, it is used to the best advantage. There is a great variety of standard and hardy chry- santhemums, including pompons, of which there are 107 varieties. All the best varieties of carnations are grown, the latest addition being Matchless. Mr. Head states that what he saw of this carnation on a recent visit to the Cottage Gardens, exceeded his expecta- tions and anything he had ever before seen in carnations. A very noteworthy feature of these nurseries is the exceptionally fine stock of peony-flowered, single and cactus dahlias. Of the peony-flowered varie- ties, Dorothy Head, (ochre-shaded sal- mon) Magician, (light pink, shaded carmine) and Splendor are new and notable. Professional, Basalt, Soli- tude and The Author are other fine va- rieties. As Mr. Head is now in the prime of life he will doubtless be fre- quently heard from in the years to come. When on the Plant estate he was a frequent prize winner at exhi- bitions and he is keeping up the habit. A. P. F. THE ROSE. Some Timely Sug-g:estions. From now until the latter part of November, there will in all probability be very little demand for roses, com- pared to the three months following, when roses become comparatively scarce. This falling off in the early fall is caused by the great demand for chrysanthemums which are always to be had in quantity and quality. So the rose grower should, during the chrysanthemum season, put all the good, growth into the plant that he can, and by disbudding carefully and frequently, so as not to have too many flowers at any one time, the plants will make up for this when the dull days come along. Of course, it makes a great differ- ence in the handling of the cut, which is governed to a great extent by the number of houses one has planted to roses. Where there are from three to half a dozen large houses devoted to these flowers - it is a comparatively easy matter to have one or more crop together, and on the extensive ranges cropping is resorted to in preference to any other method. But as the "big fellows" can well take care of them- selves, it is the small grower or as we have frequently stated, "the be- ginner," that our suggestions are in' tended to reach and to help. There- should try to grade rather high on the small range, as there is always an abundance of short-stemmed stock on the market. Of course, if there is lo- cal demand to clean up this short stock in making up funeral work, etc, this will alter the case somewhat. But this advice is meant more especially for the grower who ships practically all of his stock to the commission houses and in order to get fair re- turns, it will lie the quality that counts. The young stock should now be in good shape and turning out some good stock for market, especially American Beauty. Killarney are picking up and gaining substance daily, as are most varieties, and by letting the strong- est come now, the plants will be bene- fited, as it will keep them within bounds. The plants should be gone" over carefully and with a sharp prun- ing knife remove the small twiggy growth at the base. The most of this growth is the mother plant, as it is sometimes called, and the growth re- ferred to is the most of the old growth that was made in the pots. When this- is removed many red spiders often go with it, and as there is no growth expected from this wood it will only , be dropping foliage from now on; so thin out this short stuff and any bunchy turgid growth throughout the plant and keep them tied properly. Do not forget to keep ahead of tht green fly by fumigating occasionally, whether they make their appearance or not, and remember that the ventilating is a very important thing to attend to at all times, especially during the sudden changes to be met at this time.. Raise the sash graduallj' in the fore- noon and lower them as carefully in the afternoon. If the plants are mak- ing good strong wood give them plenty of water. Look out for the "dry side." That is where the trouble usually starts, and it is not necessary to- syringe oftener than every other day at. this season. Then give it to them with a vim. Get well underneath the IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES, MEMPHIS, TENN. fore, we have always advocated try- ing to have a fair cut daily on the small range in preference to a full crop, and thi.s lirings us back to dis- budding. In order to have a general cut, one must pinch out a few flowers or ends almost every day. and as a rule one foliage to make it count. Look after any leaks in the roof while the weather is good, and there is no better time to paint inside than nOAv, when on& can still ventilate quite freely, insur- ing rapid drying of the paint and when it can be done more comfortably. E. 'P-^J- Ihe American Florist. 527 T. G. OWEN'S GREENHOUSES, COLUMBUS, MISS. Newport Horticultural Society, The fall exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society was held Septem- ber 16-lS, in Convention hall, New- port, R. i; It is v«ry gratifying' to report that the show was a financial success, which has not been the case with our shows for several years past. Although it was with some doubt that the society decided to change its usual place in the heart of the city (Ma- sonic hall) for holding its exhibitions to the Newport Beach Convention hall it proved a wise move and the large, well lighted hall made an ideal place for such an exhibition. The annual ball of the society was held on the evening of the last day of the show and was also a grand success. The judges at the show -were : Arthur Griffin, Woburn, Mass.; Robt. Johnston, David Mcintosh, Tuxedo, N. Y.; Frederic Carter, Colin Robertson, and Andrew Dorward, Newport. AWARDS. Awards were made as follows : Group of palms, ferns, foliage and tloweririg plants arranged within space of 100 square feet — Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks (James Bond, gardener), first. Group of palms, ferns and foliage plants arranged in space of 100 square feet — Mrs, E. J. Berwind (Bruce Butterton, gardener), first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly (Alex. Fraser, gardener;, second; Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, third. Specimen areca in pot or tub not ex- ceeding 12 inches in diameter — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first. Specimen kentia in pot or tub not exceeding 12 inches in diameter — Vin- cent Astor (James Boyd, gardener), first. Sr)ecimen any other species of palm in pot or tub not exceeding 12 inches in diameter — Vincent Astbr, first. Specimen palm, any species, with- out restrictions as to size of pot or tub — Vincent Astor, first; Mrs. Cor- nelius Vanderbilt (Frederic Carter, gardener), second; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, third. Specimen Adiantum Farlej'ense — R. Livingston Beeckman (J. Urquhart, .gardener), first. Specimen Adiantum Farleyense Glo- rlosa — R. Livingston Beeckman. first; Mrs. E. J. Berwind, second; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, third. Specimen nephrolepis. any variety — R. Livingston Beeckman, first; Miss Fanny Foster (Christian M. Bugholt, gardener), second; Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, third. Specimen fern, any other species — Vincent Astor, first; Mrs. H. Mortim.er Brooks, second. Six dracaenas, not less than three varieties, in pots not to exceed eight inches — Vincent Astor, first; Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, second. Six crotons, not less than three va- rieties, in pots not to exceed eight inches — Vincent Astor, first; Mrs. Mor- timer Brooks, second. Six Rex begonias, not less than three vai-ieties, in pots not to exceed eight inches — Vincent Astor, first. Specimen pandanus, pot not to ex- ceed eight inches — Vincent Astor, first; Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, second. Basket, pan or dish of Adiantum Farleyense, receptacle not to exceed 15 inches in diameter — R. Livingston Beeckman, first. Basket, pan or dish of ferns other than Adiantum Farleyense, receptacle not to exceed 1.5 inches in diameter — Miss Fanny Foster, first; R. Living- ston Beeckman, second; Mrs. H. Mor- timer Brooks, third. Basket, pan or dish of foliage plants, receptacle not to exceed 15 inches in diameter — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Vincent Astor, second; August Belmont (John Forbes, gardener), third. Twenty-five gardenia blooms — Vin- cent Astor, first. Twenty-five American Beauty roses — R. Livingston Beeckman, first. Twentyflve tea or hybrid tea roses, outdoor grown^R. Livingston Beeck- man, first. Twenty-five tea or hybrid tea roses, indoor grown — R. Livingston Beeck- man, first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, second. Collection of named wild flowers ex- hibited by school children on table :i{x4 feet — Miss Florence Matson, first; Miss Margaret Sweeney, second. Centerpiece of dahlias — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Hugh Meikle, second. Fancy basket of dahlias — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Hugh Meikle, second. Fancy basket of flo'n'ers other than dahlias — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Hugh Meikle, second; Archibald Sher- man, third. Collection of cactus dahlias, private gardeners, space 3x6 feet, not less than 25 varieties — Miss Fanny Foster, first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, second. Collection of cactus dahlias, by com- mercial growers, table 3x6 feet — Sisson & Thurston, first; W. D. Hathaway, New Bedford, second. Collection of 20 varieties of cactus dahlias — Miss Fanny Foster, first; W. D. Hathaway, second. •Collection 12 varieties cactus dahlias — Miss Fanny Foster, first; W. D. Hathaway, second. Twelve decorative dahlias, six va- rieties— W. D. Hathaway, first. Twelve show dahlias, six varieties — W. D. Hathaway, first. Twenty-five single dahlias, red — R. Livingston Beeckman, first; Sisson & Thurston, second. Twenty-five single varieties, white — R. Livingston Beeckman, first; Miss Fanny Foster, second; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, third. Twenty-five single varieties, pink — Miss Fanny Foster, first. Twenty-five single dahlias, yellow — Sisson & Thurston, first. Twenty-five single dahlias, any other color — Sisson & Thurston, first; Miss Fanny Foster, second. Twenty-five red dahlias, any type — Miss Fanny Foster, first. Twenty-five pink dahlias, any type — Miss Fanny Foster, first. Twenty-five yellow dahlias, any type • — Miss Fanny Foster, first. Twenty-five white dahlias, any type — Miss Fanny Foster, first. Twenty-five white dahlias, any other color, any type — Miss Fanny Foster, first. Twelve blooms, not less than four varieties, peony-flowered dahlias — Sis- son & Thurston, first; W. D. Hatha- way, second. Twenty-five peony-flowered dahlias, any number of varieties — Miss Fanny Foster, first; Sisson & Thurston, sec- ond; W. D. Hathaway, third. FOB AMATEURS. Collection of dahlias, not less than 20 blooms — Archibald Sherman, first; Fred "Weber, second . Twelve cactus dahlias, 12 varieties — Archibald Sherman, first. Six cactus dahlias, six varieties — Fred Weber, first. FRUIT. Bunch of grapes, white^R. Living- ston Beeckman, first. Bunch of grapes, black — R. Living- ston Beeckman, first. Six peaches, outdoor grown — Prof. Wm. B. Greene, first; Robt. B. Almy. second; Miss E. F. Mason (Samuel Langford, gardener), third. Muskmelon — Miss Alice Keteltas (Wm. J. Matson, gardener), first. Six dishes of apples, six varieties^ Robt. B. Almy, first; Prof. Wm. B. Greene, second. Three dishes of apples, eight varie- ties^Robt. B. Almy, first. Six dishes of pears, six varieties — Prof. Wm. B. Greene, first. Three dishes of pears, three, varieties —Prof. Wm. B. Greene, first. Two dishes of blackberries — Prof. Wm. B. Greene, first; Miss- Hazard, second. VEGETABLES. Peck of potatoes — Prof. Wm. B. Greene, first; Capt. Roger Wells (John Fletcher, gardener), second; Miss E. P. Mason, third. Twelve tomatoes — R. Livingston Beeckman, first; Prof. Wm. B. Greene, second; Vincent Astor, third. Si:: leaves of celery — R. Livingston Beeckman. first; Miss E. F. Mason, second. 528 The American Florist. Sept. 2y, Twelve onions — R. Livingston Beeck- man, first; Vincent Astor, second. Collection of fruit and vegetable pre- serves, put up by exhibitor — Mrs. A. W. Holland, first. SPECIAL PHIZES. Six vases outdoor flowers arranged for adornment of parlor or drawing room — August Belmont, first; Capt. Roger Wells, second. Display of outdoor grown flowers on table not exceeding .3x10 feet — Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, first; August Bel- mont, second. Table of decorative foliage plants in pots or pans not exceeding six inches — Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, first; Vin- cent Astor, second; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, third. Table decoration of outdoor grown flowers; table to seat eight; private gardeners only — Mrs. Wm. B. Leeds V%^£^ 1K€^ €\ 11 ■ andolph 35. V^lllV^A^UVr^ lL.I-^9 Plant Department. All orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent direct to reenhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. 5St Field-Grown Carnation Plants ite Perfection, Mayday, 10,000 Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Best Grafted Rose Stock. larney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $60.00 per 1,000. F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Supreme Qaality Own Root Stock. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. ms - Blooming Plants - Decorative Stock Tn order to make room we offer for a short time only extra choice stock of bush plants only 11 5 of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. S^/^-inch, 35c each; $3.00 per doz.; |flll|||\ 6-inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to $1.25 each. "*••»"" a Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta " from 50c to $1.50 each- Glauca, from $1.00 to $2.00 each Compacta, from $1.00to$2.00 each Extra large specimens of all vari- ieties from $2.00 up to $3 00 and $4.00 each. ra, green and variegated, about 10 leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c eaf ; Green, 10c per leat. IS Peppers and Cherries. al and Cluster Peppers — h $1 00 per doz. h 1 50 t 2.50 lem Cherries and Fra Diavola, '. price as above. Veddeliana, 2y2-in., $16 00 per 100. irns, all leading varieties, $3.00 per $25.00 per 1000. Each. s Veitchii, 6-in $1.50 " 7-in $2.00 to 2.50 IStica, strong stock 50 to 1.00 ndurata, 6-inch 3.50 d Rubbers 1.50to 2.50 us Sprengeri— :n., per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. n., per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. US Plumosus Nanus— inch per 100, $3.50 nch " 6 00 inch " 12.00 a strong, 4-inch " 15.00 Crotons in variety, strong, 4-in., doz. $6.00 Grevillea RobUSta, strong, 4-inch, 8c each Umbrella Plants, 4in., 10c each. Areca Lutscens, 6-inch, $1..50 each. PhoenixRoebelenii, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each x^:?^is Size 4-in. pot, 5-in.pot, 6-in. pot, 7-in. pot, 8-in. pot, 9-in. tub, Kentia Belmoreana Height No. Leaves Each Doz. 12tol5in., — 35c $4.20 18to22in. 28to30in., 34to,H6in., 36 to 46 in., 54to60in., 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 35c 75c 1 50 2.50 3.50 to4 00 7 00 $4.20 Specimens, prices on application. Kentia Forsteriana 4-in. pot, 15tol8in., — 35c 6-in. pot, 34to36in , 6 1.50 7-in pot, 36to40in., 6 2.50 8 in pot, 46to50in., 6-7 4.00 8-in. pot, 52to54in , 6-7 5, (JO 9-in. tub, 56to62in., 6-7 6 00 Spe.cimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs. $10.00 to $15.00. Made Up Kentia Belmoreana in Tubs Size Height No. of plants Each 7-in. tub, 22 to 24 in. 3 to 4 $2.60 7-in. tub, 26 to 28 in. 4 3.50 Made Up Kentia Forsteriana in Tubs 6-in. pot, 24 to 26 in. 3 1.00 6-in. pot, 30 to 34 in. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 in. 3 2.50 8-in tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.60 8-in. tub, 44 to 48 in. 4-5 5.00 9-in. tub, 48 to 54 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 54 to 56 in. 8-9 10.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs, 5}^ to 6V2 feet, 8 to 9 plants, $16.00 to $20.00. 534 The American Florist. Sept. 2j^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS Our houses of MuinS are the finest examples of choice, extra large flowers and clean, well grown plants. We are headquarters for Early MumS as well as BeautieS, ROSeS and CarnationS. BEAUTIES. 36 inch and over per doz , $3.00 24-30 inch " 2.00 20 inch " 1.50 15 inch " 1.00 Short lengths 3-4 cents each. We are now cutting a fine lot of Koses. Pink Killarney, White Killamey, Rhea Reids, Sunbursts. Billingdon. Mrs. Shawyer, Richmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Medium " $4.00-5.00 Short " 3.00 Price List: Roses — Our selection In lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. CBRYSANTBEMUMS Yellow per doz . White " . .$2 50-$3,00 ,. 2.00- 3.00 CARNATIONS-Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100. Short " . ..$2.00 1.50 VALLEY. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $1.50 Bronze Galax " 1.50 Adiantum ...per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri " 2 00-3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. Buy your flowers direct of the grower. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHlCAfiO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A TOUCH OF WINTEK. This vicinity experienced a touch of winter weather thjs week when a severe gale from the northeast on Sep- tember 10 forced a drop in the tem- perature of forty-four degrees with- in fifty-nine hours. The sudden cold snap of course shortened the supply of stock considerably and the market now is quickly cleaned up each day. Stock of all kinds has advanced in price, especially American Beauty roses which are very good property at present. There is a good supply of Killarney and White Killarney now arriving but this stock is having a good call and there is no surplus when the day's sales are over. The new rose Mrs. George Shawyer, is arriv- ing in exceptionally fine condition and the dealers are exiieriencing no trouble in disposing of the supply at very good prices. Richmond has im- proved in quality and choice stock is now seen at many of the stores. Sunburst and Mrs. Aaron Ward are still moving at good prices and the same can be said of all the other roses. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful and many of the blooms now arriving are fit for the exhibition ta- ble. Lilies are seen in little larger quantities but are moving freely. Asters have seen their best days and the same can be said of gladioli. Violets have made their appearance but in no great quantities. Carna- tions are arriving in better condition each day and are having a good call since the supply of asters and gladioli has decreased. Orchids are again a great factor in the market and choice blooms are now to be had, but the prices still remain firm. The first killing frost of the season occurred the night of September 22-23. Several Rose Consignors who grow good stock. Due to increasing business I am obliged to increase my regular supplj', therefore, I would be pleased to hear from several good rose growers who can make regular shipments from now on. Satisfaction guaranteed and returns made weekly. Write now, or better yet, make me a trial shipment and let me show you what I can do. IVl. C. GUNTERBERG Wholesale Commission Florist 56 East Randolph St., CHICAGO NOTES. The Woodlawn Floral Co., Bast Six- ty-third street, had several large or- ders for the Cameron funeral at Joliet, last week which consisted of a large locomotive made up of white and pur- ple asters and chenille, in addition to two large wreaths. John Risch says that if the new rose. Mrs. George Shawyer, does as nicely for Wleland & Risch in the future as it did the past six months, the firm will be more than satisfied. He says it is the finest pink rose his firm has grown in years. Otto W. Prese says that he has never seen such a scarcity of stock in the local market before except during the holidays and that it is impossible to fill all the orders in full. Miss M. C. Gunterberg has returned from Sublet, where she attended the marriage of her brother, Edw. M. Gunterberg, to Miss Caroline Bulfer on September 24. H. C. Rowe will open a new whole- sale and retail store on the northeast corner of Washington street and Wa- bash avenue on October 1, second floor location. E. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. Co.,. and wife are expected back from Can- ada this week, where they have been visiting relatives during the summer. Zech & Mann have been kept on the jump all week filling orders and were fortunate in having a good supply of stock during the present shortage. All the local wholesale stores will be open until 6 p. m. again, after Oc- tober 1. Miss Armstrong, with Miss M. S. Newman, of St. Louis, Mo., spent a day here this week. Roy Wilcox and Wm. Voss, of Council Bluffs, la., were here on busi- ness this week. Stollery Bros, report business as im- proving, with the outlook for fall very encouraging. Ed. Enders, with Chas. Samuelson, is applying for a chauffeur's license. I9I3- The American Florist. 535 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. BEAUTIES Best Crop We Have Had in Years. Unsurpassed Quality in all Lengths. Good Supply of Choice Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and Tliey Will Be Taken Care of. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$3 00 36 inch stems ,, 2 50 30 inch stems ,, 2 25 24 inch stems „ 2 00 20 inch stems ,, 175 16 inch stems ,, 150 12 inch stems ,, 125 Short Beauties $4 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond . Specials $10 00 Killarney ) Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... /Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Current Price List Mrs. Aaron Ward Per 100 _ ^ . ( Specials $10 GO Sunburst V Medium 8 00 ) Short !.!!!!!.'.'.'.'$4 00 to Sunrise Bulgarie Roses, our selection Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 00 to $3 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch .....50c Ferns, per 1^000 $2 00 6 00 3 00 4 00 1 00 FANCY BEAUTIES Roses, Carnations AND ALL OTHER CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON. ALSO GREENS. Twenty-two years experience in the wholesaling of Cut Flowers with a great supply now and more in sight, places us in a position to fill all orders in the right manner. Try us and be convinced. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph Street ... CHICAGO, ILL. John Stuppy of St. Joseph, Mo., and Miss Marie Elizabeth Eberhart of this city, were married at St. Bride's church on September 25. Thos. Best, one of the Stuppy Floral Co.'s design- ers, arranged the church decoration, which was very elaborate. The happy young couple will be at home to their friends after November 15 at 609 North Elizabeth street, St. Joseph, Mo. A. L. Vaughan & Co. received a large supply of asters from the east this week and the stock moved fairly well during the present shortage of local-grown flowers. Pine boxwood is now a leader at this house. Eugene Dailledouze and wife, of Brooklyn, N. T., visited this city last week, returning from an extended tour of the west. While here Mr. Daille- douze called on a number of the grow- ers. Adam Zender and wife are enter- taining Robert "Windier and wife, of St. Louis, Mo., this week. The visitors accompanied Mr. and Mi-s. Zender to Milwaukee, Wis., on September 23. Wm. Gray, formerly with several of the leading local florists, has accepted a position as designer with the MuUanphy Floral Co., of St. Louis, Mo. Fred Price, of the J. A. Budlong force, has returned from a delightful visit in Philadelphia, Baltimore and other eastern cities. Miss Walker, of the George "Wittbold Co., is again attending to her duties at the store, after a delightful visit in St. Louis, Mo. H. Wilkerson says that the Henry Wittbold Co. has been very busy the past week with store opening decora- tions. Ed. Kalisch, of St. Louis, Mo., at- tended the funeral of a cousin here on September 28. 536 The American Florist, Sept. '2J, WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock in All Lengths. American Beauties Per Dozen 48-in. stems $4 00 36-ln. steins 3 (0 30-ln. stems 2 60 CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Per loo Extra special $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good 4.00 to B.OO Per Dozen 24-In. stems $2 00 15-in. stems 1 50 12-in. stems 1 25 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. per loo per loo Extra special $ 7.00 | Medium $4 00 Selects 6 00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 6.00 I Short stems 2,00 Roses, our selection $3.00 CARNATIONS $1.00 to $1 60 HARRISII $12 50 to 15 00 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMIIvAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GAIyAX, per 1000 1.60 SPRENGBRI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 Poehlmann Bros, have recently added several houses to their plant de- partment, which is steadily growing larger and now employs 35 men. A box factory is being installed at Mor- ton Grove, which means that this firm will hereafter manufacture all its own boxes. Tim Waters has a crew of men busy dyeing ruscus at the green- houses, and the large supply of raw material that is on han'd would lead one to believe that this firm expects a big demand for their stock this season. At Peter Reinberg's store the new roseo Mrs. Chas. Russell and Sun- burst, are now arrving in fine condi- tion and are having a very good call. Tim Matchen points with pride to the American Beauty roses now arriving and which are cut from probably one of the best crops that his firm has had in years. The store force had a .iolly time on September 19, when L. Loeser, one of the popular storemen, celebrated his twenty-sixth birthday. Miss Elsie Winterson gave a mis- cellaneous shower at the E. P. Winter- son home, last Saturday, September 20, in honor of Miss Marie Edrauns and Miss Winterson's brother, Edgar Winterson. Jr., and it is needless to mention that the large crowd present had a most delightful time, which is always the case at the Winterson home. It is rumored that the big event will occur on October 1. Otto Goerisch of the A. L. Randall Co. has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his wife, whose death oc- curred Wednesday, September 24. Mr. Goerisch found his wife lying on the bed unconscious and called in a doc- tor who said he believed that heart disease was the cause of death. The J. B. Deamud Co. has a good supply of fancy asters this week which were better in quality than the earlier varieties. The demand for "Pink Wonder," the new flower color that was demonstrated at the Minneapolis convention, still keeps up. H. N. Bruns'- store on West Madi- son street will certainly be a dandy when the new front that is being in- stalled is completed. This enterprising florist is carrying a magnificent ad- vertisement on several of the West Madison street billboards. Bassett & Washburn's principal of- fering this week is a fine grade of chrysanthemums which are now ar- riving in quite large quantities. Busi- ness here has been very good this week, but the great handicap is the present general shortage of stock. Wietor Bros.' stock is sold almost as soon as it arrives at the store now- adays and the principal ofEerings are American Beauty roses and carnations. Gus Alles says that the stock in the greenhouses is in fine condition and promises large cuts for fall. The Washington Flower Market at 77 West Madison street looks fine in its new dress of white paint. Johnson Bros. & Alexandria, the proprietors, report a big increase in their immense business. Eugene F. Kuroski will represent the John C. Moninger Co. at the sixth an- nual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, which will be held at Toledo, O., October 1-3. Fred Meyer of Niles Centre has placed an order with the Garland Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. of Des Plaines for a new house 34x90 feet. F. O. Franzen has moved into new and better quarters at 5319 North Clark street. He is building a Monin- ger .conservatory, 20x50 feet. Oscar Leistner returned this week from a business trip to St. Louis, Mo., and is now calling on the jobbing trade in the east. George Manos, the union depot flo- rist, has returned from a delightful visit in Detroit, Philadelphia and other eastern cities. Miss Nettie Parker, of the Chicago Carnation Co., underwent an operation for tonsilitis on September 20. Sinner Bros.' shipments of roses now consist of choice Killarney, White Kil- larney and Richmond roses. Joseph Trinz says that Lubliner & Trinz will move into their new quar- ters in the near future. Mrs. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Canada, is the guest of Mrs. A. T. Pyfer, of Joliet. The A. L. Randall Co.'s supply de- partment ■ is preparing for a banner fall trade. The state fair will be held at Spring- field this year, October 3 to 11, in- clusive. O. A. Tonner is offering the first home-grown single violets of the season. S. A. Jamieson of Minneapolis, Minn., was in the city on September 23. Percy Jones is having a special sale on green sea island twine this week. E. E. Finley, of Centralia, was a welcome visitor on September 20. Joseph Bieber has returned from a vacation at Toledo, O. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^CXJOt,^ * WHOLESALE commibmuw fLOUSTS 06 Bast Randolph Slnal CHICAGO Mb. Box Sea Island Twine 30c per Box YOU LOSE MONEY if you do not get our weekly price list before you place your orders elsewhere. If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. Visitors : Eugene Dailledouze and wife, Brooklyn, N. T.; Henry Klopper, Chico, Calif.; E. E. Finley, Centralia; Geo. Collins, with Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich.; V. J. Gorly, Robt. Windier and wife. Miss Armstrong, Wm. A. Seeger, N. M. Kingsley and Ostertag of St. Louis, Mo.; R. G. Sumner, La Salle; B. Schroeter, De- troit, Mich.; John Stuppy and Thomas Best, St. Louis, Mo.; Roy Wilcox and Wm. Voss, Council Bluffs, la.; R. Karlstrom, representing W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; H. A. Barnard, with Stuart Low & Co., London, Eng- land. Cook County Florists' Association. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion held its regular monthly meeting at the Tavern, West Washington street, on Thursday, September 18. 191 S- The American Florist. 537 ''They are doing things in Cleveland'' ''The Ohio Horticultural Society" AND "The Cleveland Florists' Club" Announce Their Second Annual Flower Show November 13-14-15, 1913 Write for Premium List to JOHN BODDY, Chairman Exhibition Committee. Better Beauties than those we are now offering cannot be had on the Chicago Market, so order your supply from us. UNUSUALLY FINE KILLARNEY AND WHITE KILLARNEY are also obtainable here. Can also supply you with choice BOXWOOd. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES Central 2571 Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. James Morton was elected a member and several new applications were read. Ploriari D. Wallace gave an in- teresting talk on greenhouse wind- storm insurance, and Walter S. Mc- Gee gave a lecture on fertilizers and insecticides. John Zech reported that the picnic which was held at Karthauser's Grove was a great success financially, as well as socially, the club being over $70 to the good after all expenses had been paid. Peter Pearson, chairman of the publicity committee, brought up the question of street car advertising again with a view to having some definite action taken in the near future. A committee on affiliation was appointed. AVON, Fla. — A. Kronmiller & Co. have started a new nursery here. LaChosse, Wis. — The annual flower show held by the school children was very successful. The exhibits were much better than ever before, showing a marked improvement in cultural skill. 538 The American Florist. Sept. 21, CUT FLOWERS ROSES-CARNATIONS-ASTERS-GLADIOLI "PINK WONDER" New Flower Color. Best sold. Try a bottle. $1.00 postpaid J. B. DEAMUD CO. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone. Central 3155 160 N. Wabash Avenue, St. Louis. COOL WEATHER SHORTENS SUPPLY. The weather has become decidedly cooler and the supply of flowers has shortened up considerably. Good stock is scarce, especially roses. Some good color fancy American Beauty are seen. Medium and short stock has shortened up in supply. Gladioli from the east and asters are still arriving but a frost will shortly end the supply. The majority of carnations are short stemmed, good flowers being high priced. Smilax and Asparagus Spren- geri are a little more plentiful. Chrys- anthemums have not yet appeared, but will be seen shortly. A few cool nights and bright days will help our violet growers — those who have been fortunate enough to carry over their plants and escape the dry spell. NOTES. We regret to announce a painful ac- cident that befell Mrs. Andrew Meyer, Jr., last week, while attending the Ladies' Home Circle meeting at John Steidle's residence in the country. Mrs. Meyer had just stepped on a chair to enter the wagon taking the members home when the horse started, throwing her violently to the ground and strik- ing her head on the chair. Mrs. Meyer is confined to her bed, but it is hoped she will soon recover. The Retail Association at their last meeting sent letters to the wholesalers requesting thena to take their names from the classified list in the telephone books, stating that outside parties learn the wholesale prices of flowers and compare them with the prices de- manded by the retailers. George H. Angermuller is daily re- ceiving additions to his vast florists' supply department. He has some of the very latest novelties, including the old oaken bucket and fancy baskets in nests. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving some fancy roses, Aaron Ward, Killarney and Richmond. They have received large consignments of sphagnum moss and ruscus. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. displayed some fine asters and gladioli from Saginaw, Mich. This firm has received a large consignment of Boston ferns in pots. C. A. Kuehn is receiving some very choice lily of the valley. His carna- tions and roses are improving daily in quality. He also carries a fine as- sortment of gladoli. Alex Siegel is back again looking fine. He was well satisfied with the business and the way it was handled by those he left in charge during his vacation, Arthur Waldman has a fine display of blooming plants and ferns. His store has always a fine supply of cut flowers in all varieties. F. C. Weber has now everything in shape for fall trade. His store always appears bright and inviting. H. G. Berning has made some im- portant changes in his cold storage de- RubberAprons Full Size. Ample Weight. Just the thing for use in greenhouse or store. Postpaid to any address. Remittance with order. 50c each; 5 for $2.00. Write us as to your needs in rubber goods and all kinds of rubber packings. A.F.Keenaa&Co. FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN 1222-1306 £. 63rd St., Chicago, 111. Dept. D. Established 1881. partment, which gives him considerable more space. Henry Ostertag has returned from Chicago. While there he took a look around and studied the market condi- tions. Grimm & Gorly have added an addi- tion to their handsome ice box. Their store is very attractive. Nathaniel Kingsley of the firm of Mullanphy, the Florist, has just re- turned from Chicago. F. H. Weber had some very fancy special designs for the Barr depart- ment store opening. The wholesalers are now closing at 6 p. m. except Sundays, when they close at noon. Robert J. Windier is still in Chicago, where he joined his wife a short time ago. Julius Schaeffer had some very beau- tiful set pieces at the Barr opening. George Waldbart has returned from Europe. W. F. Essex County Florists' Club. The florists of Newark, N. J., and vicinity have organized a club to be known as the Essex County Florists' Club. The officers are : Edward Jacobi, President; John Crossley, 37 Belle- ville avenue, secretary; August Bege- row, treasurer. A permanent place of meeting has not yet been selected. Communications should be addressed to Secretary John Crossley. Omaha, Neb. — The wedding of Reba McNamara, a local florist, and Fred R. Shearer, which was to have taken place recently, has been called off and the invitations recalled. A misunder- standing between the two after a re- hearsal for the wedding is said to be the cause. American Importing Company Gold, Purple, Pearl LETTERS Per 100 No. 1, Gold, 111 in. . . $0.45 No. 2, Gold, 1 in 40 No. 3, Gold, ?4 in. . . .35 No. 100, Purple, 1^4 in. . .55 No. 30, Purple, ^4 in. . .45 No. 1000, Pearl, 1^4 in. . .60 Compartment box free of charge with orders for 1000 letters. If you are short just a fewf characters of a style, we attend to your wants. Ribbon and Paper Scriptwords Glued on the back, most efifect- ive, cheapest and appropriative on ribbon work. Gold, Purple, Pearl SCRIPTWORDS Two and a half cents each. Ten of a kind in a package. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Artificial Cape Flowers, best quality, $4.00 per 1000. Beats Immortelles all to pieces. Ready for binding on your wreaths. Wax and Crepe Roses A large variety from $1.50 to $5.00 per 100. Metal Funeral Wreaths We have a finely assorted stock to suit everybody. Magnolia Leaves The only time we say, The Best in America. Not cheap, but A-1 quality. $1.25 per carton of 1000 leaves. Red, Bronze, Green FRESH STOCK Ready for delivery now FRESH STOCK Japanese Chida Baskets Finest assortment ever imported. Our $5.00 assortment. American Importing Company 219 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO '9'3- The American Florist. 539 3. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO JS. ISandolpln iStx*e»et, ■^^aKiSSt's" Phone Central 7720. omoA.00 Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, ^^ ''°%!S^ ^»"'=' Sellinir A&ents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Cut Flowers Growers of ^"^ Jiuwcra Telephone Randolrf" 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone. Randolph 3619 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. J.ii BUDLONG ph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS /, ^ ^ , A Specialty Grower Of Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing YlioMe Hover M^KeU [ Chicago, Sept. 24. Roses, Beauty, specials . 36-in 30-in 15-20 in 1 25^ 12-in 50iS Short ■ 4 Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 Richmond 3 Prince de Bulffarie 3 Radiance 3 'I My Maryland 3 Melody 3 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 '] Milady 3 Mrs.Jardine 3 Lady Hillingdon 3 Sunburst 3 Asters 1 Carnations 1 Cattleyas per doz., 6 00 and up. Chrysanthemums, doz. , $1.50(S'$3.00 Gardenias " 2.00@ 4.00 Gladioli 1 Lilium Harrisii 10 Valley 3 Adiantum Croweanum Bo.xwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. t 50@2 00 Galax ■■ 1 25 Leucothoe Mexican Ivy. ...per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings, .each, 50@ 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 Per doz. $4 00 3 00 2 SO 2 00 i 1 50 a 75 Per 100 GO® 8 00 00@10 00 00@10 CO 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 OOiSdO 00 00@10 00 oo@io 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00® 4 00 00@ 3 00 00® 4 00 00@12 50 CO® 4 00 2 00 75 00® 4 00 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. g',h„°'|r'if CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ^M.K-CMT* Cftw^VERS"- SHIPPERS ^^^.v,,™ ™™™i UT FLOWEPC"™™" ^ ^ 184 NO. WABASH AS^.^O ^ i^|NECEHraAL6T9 Mention the American Florist when writino 540 The American Florist. iiept. ^7, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VVfaolesalersand Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies and EverytMng in season always on land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colons. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. TOO MANY KOSES. The weather is much cooler, going down to a record of 45 degrees, which is low for the time of year. It was thought that the dahlias might be af- fected, but while some of the rose growers wished it might be true there was no damage and the flowers are now to be had in quantity and in great variety. They are largely used for window display and when arranged in baskets are very effective and at the same time inexpensive. Roses are ahead of the demand, particularly the shorter sizes. In quantity lots they can be bought at very low figures. There are still a few good asters from New York state, but the local crops are about cut out. Chrysanthemums are looking up, some very good Gold- en Glow being offered. There are also a few white ones. Snapdragon is im- proving and will be from now on a good staple. Cattleyas are much more plentiful and can be had in quantity once more. Easter lilies and lily of the valley are about equal to the de- mand, although the latter has been a trifle scarce the past week. One of the novelties of this fall in outside flowers is the blue eupatorium. It is the same as the common white of the woods, except in color, which is a very pretty shade of medium blue. It has made quite a hit. Tom Potts of the Walter Stokes force is sponsor for it. DAHLIA. SHOW. The dahlia show of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society was a very pretty exhibition. The "W. Atlee Burpee farms staged a very fine as- sortment of 150 varieties. Some of the vases contained 25 or more flowers. Henry A. Dreer displayed a half dozen flowers of a variety, each bloom in a 3-inch pot, with an Adiantum fern. Arranged in rows they presented a very pretty sight, the foliage of the adiantum setting off the flowers nicely. There were several exhibits of herba- ceous and hardy garden flowers. Rob- ertson, Hurley, Aiken and Little each had nicely arranged displays which gave the judges trouble to place. GUST. RUSCH & CO Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P. 0. Box 206. waukee St., MIIW8lll(e6,WiSi VloMe Hover MM'KeU Philadelphia, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@1.'5 00 Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00@75 00 Gardenias. .. .per doz., 1 00@ 2 CO Lilium Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Lily of tlie Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 50® 75 Snapdraeons 2 00@ 4 00 SweetPeas 5"@ 75 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00®25 00 Dahlias 1 00® 4 CO Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No. 1 8 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Kaiserin 1 50® 6 00 Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Lady Alice Stanley 3 00® 8 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 CO Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 1 50(gl 2 GO Gladioli 3 00@ 4 CO Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bunch, 35@40 'Sprays per bunch. 35®40 Chrysanthemums... per doE., 1 50® 2 00 Milwaukee, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, per doz,, 25@3 00 " Whiteand Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 CO " Richmond 2 00® 8 CO " Wards 3 On®10 00 " Tafts 3 00®10 00 Mrs, Chas, Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 » Easter Lilies 15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 75® 2 CO Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per string, SO Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $1 50 While not large, the exhibition was in- structive and well worth seeing, but the public did not appear to think so, as it takes little or no interest In these shows. It was only a monthly ex- RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers -Carload shippers of- Wild Smilax and Sphagnum Moss FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Minneapolis, MINN. Fresh Cut Valley AT AIL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, ^^^'^ 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ ,40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long 60 5.00 (500 at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, hibition, but was in every way worthy of more support. New dahlias shown were Margaret Bouchen, in color and form much like Kreimhilde, but a much larger tlower; a grand sort. The John Wanamaker was staged by the Peacock Dahlia Farms. It is a very distinct and a unique bloom, but not /p^j The American Florist. 541 DAHLIAS, 100 $1.50 to $3.00. We have both quality and quantity' and at the price we do not know of anything that makes a better show- ing. You will find with us the best DahliaS coming to this market, and quality considered, you cannot get better value than we are offering you. We can supply all the new commercial varieties and those best suitable for cut-flower purposes. All orders placed early in the day, will be shipped direct from the farm. THE LtO NIES^EIN CO., wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12tli and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserins. Valley &nd Gladiolus. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MoGALLUM GO., Clereland.Ohio Plttsbnrd, Pa. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North ISth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. likely to become a cut flower. Delice, in the Burpee collection, was much admired, its beautiful shade of pink being commented on b:' all who saw It. NOTES. The Leo Niessen Co. say dahlias are goinsf fine. They have already be- gun to break records for early ship- ping. Roses are alsj a feature, par- ticularly American Beauty. "Dahlias in any quantity" is the slo- gan at the central market of Berger Bros. Easter lilies and My Maryland roses are being largely handled. American Beauty, lily of the val- ley and cattleyas are leaders at Edw. Reid's Ranstead street house. Mr. Reid expects a very busy fall. The M. Rice Co. is making a feat- ure of ruscus and artificial flowers for Christmas wreath decorations. Night work will soon begin here. At the meeting of the Retail Flp- rists' Association last week the mat- ter of the wholesale men who retail stirred up quite a discussion. Those of this branch of the trade who per- sist in encouraging this business are likely soon to wake up to the fact that it will not pay. Greneral publicity was aJso taken up. At a meeting of the life insurance men of the United States in Atlantic City last week, what the Florists' Retail Association had done in advertising their business was held up as an example for them to follow, with the result that an ap- propriation of $200,000 was made with which to exploit life insurance the coming year. On the strength of this, the Philadelphia North American will give the retail florists a half page ad- vertisement gratis with which to open their season. K. r WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all tlie Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ^ VloMeHoYcrMM'KeU Buffalo, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 faocy IS 00@20 00 extra 10 00@L5 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 2 0U@ i 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00® 5 CO " White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 7 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00@ 3 00 " Kaiserin 4 00® 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 3 00 Swainsona 75® 1 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 Oi @10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pinkjapan Lily 3 00® 5 00 Chrysanthemums 15 00®3U 00 Asters 50® 2 OC Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Boston, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@I2 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 6 00 " Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special... 8 Oli@lO 00 " Mrs. Chas Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunbuist. Special h 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Asters 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 25 ()0@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 0; ® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz., 75c Cincinnati, Sept. 24. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 ■' Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 ■■ My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 " Perle 3 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Taft 2 00® 600 Lilium Giganteum 10 00@12 SO Gladioli 2 00® 6 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Auratum LiHes 12 S0@I5 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Lilium Rubrum 3 no® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® I 00 Dahlias 2 000 4 00 Give Us a Trial We Can ) Please You. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. ^^Sn Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. —THE J.M McCullougfi's Sons Co., Wholesale Comnnssion Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Special attentioQ given to Sbippins Orderg Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CN:iNN4TI,0HI0. Phone Main 4598. ■ini'irir w- C. t. (KIKHLIL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CominlssionFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete stock of Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 OOa 5 00 ■' Killarney 2 no@ 4 00 MyMar\land 2 00® 5 00 White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 0 @ 1 50 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 Of® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Rubrum 8 dO Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Ferns per 1000. $1.50 542 The American Florist. Sept. 27, New York. SMALLER SUPPLY, BETTER PRICES. There was a tendency throughout the past week toward higher prices for certain lines of good stock, not so much on account of any very great demand but because the stocks were less plen- tiful. Aside from the demand for stock for the Gaynor funeral the busi- ness of the wholesale district was rather dull and uneventful. On Sep- tember 19, when buying to fill the fu- neral orders was in progress, an at- tempt was made to push up the prices of orchids, lilies and lily of the valley, but it was not very successful. A large amount of stock was used up in designs, but considering the supply that reached this market, it had little effect on the general condition. Roses and carnations continue to improve in quality, but the supply of special stock is light, there is considerable mildew in roses and weather conditions from September IS to 21 were very unfavorable, it being sultry, with heavy dashes of rain on September 21. There is now a considerable showing of chry- santhemums in the wholesale stores and the quality is improving, but the demand is light. This week should about clean up the asters, but the dahlias are likely to hang on till there is a killing frost. In visiting shows we note many good varieties of dahlias. It is therefore surprising that more growers do not learn that good stock can be had, get it and drop the worth- less varieties, which comprise a con- siderable per cent of what is shipped to this market. Monday, September 22— Bad weather continues to have a depressing effect on the market. It is the general be- lief that a week of clear and cool weather would bring about a great im- provement in business. There is plenty of inferior stock but no surplus of good stock. THE GATNOB FUNEEAL. A number of expensive designs were noted at the funeral of the late Mayor Gaynor. Some of the best were from men who had been his associates or subordinates in oflBce. There was a very fine wreath of orchids from Police Commissioner Rhinelander "Waldo, and a large plaque of American Beauty roses from the office force of the cor- poration counsel. These were arranged by Charles Thorley. On the order of the Interborough Association of Teach- ers, Ferdinand Fleischman, Inc., ar- ranged two very fine designs, one a standing wreath of American Beauty roses, the other a plaque of orchids. There were other designs made on the order of Theodore Roosevelt, Cornelius Vanderbilt and other prominent men. The work of draping and arranging for the reception of the casket at City Hall was done by M. A. Bowe. Charles A. Dards had charge of such flowers as were sent to the Gaynor home in Brooklyn and superintended their re- moval to the City Hall. He also had orders for a number of designs. Many of the tributes from Brooklyn friends were arranged by James Mallon's Sons and James Weir's, Inc. The latter filled orders from the Gaynor family. A number of fine designs were arranged by John J. Foley, also by Thomas Neville, manager for Le Moult. These are the two leading florists of the Bow- ery. There were also noteworthy de- signs from the stores of J. K. Small & Sons, Geo. M. Stumpp, Alexander Mc- Connell and Thos. Toung, Jr. NOTES. Charles Haberman, the well known retail florist of 2668 Broadway, made a thrilling rescue of a woman who was attempting suicide, September 18. The woman, a servant in a nearby apartment house, had become despond- ent and attempted to throw herself from a fifth-story window. Her mis- tress caught her, but being a slight woman, was fast losing strength. Of the crowd in the street, Mr. Haber- man was the first to grasp the situa- tion. He rushed lip to the room and probably saved the lives of both wom- en as there was danger that the would- be suicide would succeed in her ef- forts to jump and drag her employer with her. Two electric trains on the Long Is- land railroad were in collision at Col- lege Point station on the morning of September 22. A number of florists make daily trips over this road. Among those reported as seriously injured is Frank Zubef of Victor Zuber & Sons, growers, of Whitestone. P. J. Smith, the well known wholesaler of Twenty- eighth street, had a narrow escape but was uninjured. The accident oc- curred near the greenhouses of An- ton Schultheis, who, with his large force of men, assisted in giving first aid to the injured. Frank Traendly and Harry Bunyard were fishing off Fire Island last week. They were in a launch, towing a dory. On one trip they got their dory well loaded with fish when the water became rough and the tow line parted and both the dory and the fish were lost. A feature of the New York Cut Flower Company's stock is the Ameri- can Beauty roses and lily of the val- ley which come from Carl Jurgens, Newport, R. I., and is sold by Fred- erick Scherer. The exhibition of the American In- stitute opened in the Engineering Building, 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street, September 23, and will continue to September 25. Paul Meconi, on the ground floor of the Coogan building, is handling a fine stock of American Beauty and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer roses and orchids. Joseph Millang of the New York Cut Flower Co. is receiving a fine stock of Matchless and other carnations from the Cottage Gardens Co. Charles Haberman had a fine wed- ding decoration at the Plaza hotel September 25, in which much good stock was used. The Grower's Cut Flower Co., whose lease of their old store runs till May of next year, have filled it up with/ pot plants. J. W. Peak« of Buffalo was a visitor September 18. He brought a favorable report of business in his home city. Gunther Brothers are receiving fine lily of the valley from the Dale Estate, Brampton, Ontario. J. K. Allen is receiving a fine stock of yellow chrysanthemums. Visitors: Wm. J. Stewart, Boston; H. Brown of Mann & Brown, Rich- mond, Va. A. F. F. Plttsfcurg;. MARKET CONDITIONS IMPROVED. The beginning of this week brought along a decided improvement in the flower market. Stock is getting better every day. Carnations are now com- ing in much stronger and the stems are also getting longer. Dahlias are better this season than they ever were before. They are arriving in splendid condition and are bringing good prices. American Beauty roses are also fine, the best we have received for some time, with an abundant supply. The color of these flowers is especially pro- nounced, which accounts for the quan- tity which is sold in this market. The majority . of our asters are short- stemmed, very few choice ones com- ing in. However, they are command- ing good prices, higher, really than they are worth. Already some of the largest growers have given notice of the end of the aster season, which is in sight, and as there is still room for many more carnations, it is expected that prices will soar very high on everything in a very short time. In the rose line we still have a very few Richmond, Killarney, Maryland and Sunburst but Kaiserin and White Killarney continue to be on the short end. It puts the retailers up against a tough proposition, as . this with the scarcity of lily of the valley makes it difficult to turn out the various corsage and other bouquets for the many fall weddings, which are prevailing. Lilies are al- most out of sight, and are considered a rarity these days. Very few gladioli are seen now, as the frosts we have experienced has put a decided crimp In them. Yellow chrysanthemums are fine and find ready sale at from $1.50 to $2.00 a dozen. The weather has been dry and very cold here, which ac- counts for the scarcity in the general supply of outside stock. To make it worse we have had very little sunshine, which helps greatly to shorten things up. The supply of various green goods is just enough to meet the demand with some new leucothoe added to com- plete this end of the business. A very heavy supply of wild smilax has been received by the commission houses. It is held at $6.00 a case. NOTES Many have pronounced the floral decorations of the windows of Mc- Creery & Co., one of our large depart- ment stores, the most beautiful out- Jay of this sort ever seen here. The windows were decorated entirely with specimen blooms of dahlias, and to- gether with some Adiantum Farleyense, cibotium ferns, crocus and pandanus palms, was a grand spectacle. H. Meuschke, of the Ludwig Floral Co., returned from Germany Sunday and is looking fine and healthy, but says he is very glad to be back home among his friends again. Gilbert Lud- wig of the same company had a colli- sion with a street car while driving his truck on Sandusky street. A front wheel was demolished and the running board badly bent. Mrs. Lloyd Swarthout, a prominent florist of Washington, Pa., for several years, died from the effects of an oper- ation performed September 15. Mrs. Swarthout conducted a retail store and enjoyed a nice business. She also grew summer roses and carnations for the wholesale trade. The McCallum Co. is handling a fine lot of American Beauty roses, grown by Myers & Samtman, the rose special- ists, of Chestnut Hill. V. A. Cowgill, the rose grower of Salem, O., .is confined to his bed with sickness, which shifts a lot of work on his employes. The wholesale stores are now observ- ing winter business hours, closing at 6 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. E. A. Williams is having the in- terior of her store redecorated. Recent visitors include : G. L. Hus- croft, Steubenville, O.; W. S. Kidd, Beaver; Jas. Laskey, Uniontown; Mar- tin Reukauf, New York; Edw. Fan- court and Morichard of S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia. J. Cleveland. ROSES IN GOOD , DEMAND. Roses have been in good demand the past week, all grades and varie- ties. Asters in this section are begin- ning to go on the toboggan, good stock being very scarce. Easter lilies are only about equal to the demand, at times being rather scarce. Lily of the valley has not been overplentiful, and the demand is steady. Several good sized orders for carnations for this week will keep the market pretty well cleaned up. Gladioli are moving free- ly, the red varieties being short of the demand. Marigold, larkspur. ^9^^ The American Florist. 543 M. RICf COi Yours For The Asking* SEND A POSTAL FOR THE FALL SUPPLEMENT TO OUR "WILLING HELPER" KATALOG 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, pa PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^^^^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Evervthinu in supplies. e~-Tet:it:soli [Biros. 1399 Avenue A, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing daisies, helianthus, etc., are a few of the novelties just now. Orchids are scarce; as one prominent retailer puts it: "A city of 700,000 and not an orchid in town." Adiantum, Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl are plentiful. -Moss wreaths for Christmas are in, and these promise to be short in sup- ply this season. This is also the sea- son for laying in your supply of sphag- num moss for the winter months and approaching holidays. Boxwood will soon be on the market, and we would advise to buy early, as supply will be limited. NOTES. Miss Katherine O'Connor took the part of a bride in the decorative auto- mobile parade during the Perry cen- tennial Monday, September 15. She makes a stunning "bride," boys. Some- body ought to get busy. The florists had two of the most beautiful floats in the parade on September 17. The new officers of the Cleveland Florists' Club, all of whom are well known to the trade both in this city and elsewhere, give promise of putting Cleveland where it belongs in the flo- rists' world, as they are all young and ambitious and have only the inter- ests of the trade In view. Ratajczak Bros., formerly at East Ninety-sixth street, have moved to the comer of Fleet and East Sixty-flfth street, giving up their greenhouses and only continuing the retail end of the trade. C. F. B. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St,, NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED John Young Wholesale Gommission Florist 53 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 7362 Madison Square. Successor to Ford Bros. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870 3871 Madison Square The Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cul Flowers i^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. New York, Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 10 00@20 00 extra and f ancy . . . 4 00@ 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 2 00@ 3 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. special. 6 00@ 8 00 e.\tra... 4 00@ 5 00 " N0.I&N0.2 50® 1 00 KiUarney, My Maryland... special 5 00® 6 00 extra 2 00® 3 00 No. land No. 2.. SO® 1 50 Queen, special.. 5 00® 6 00 " Hillingdon. Aaron Ward .. SO® 6 00 •' Richmond 50® S 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 CO " Taft SO® 600 " Mrs, Chas. Russell SO® 8 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Lilies, Lonfrifiorum and Harrisii.. 7 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 GO® 4 00 Gladioli 1 00® 4 CO Sweet Peas.. per doz. bunches, 25 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30® SO Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 50® 2 00 Smilax Doz. strings, 1 00® 1 50 Asters, common stock 25®. .SO special stock 2 00® 2 50 Dahlias 25® 1 50 Chrysanthemums, doz,, $1.50@$2.00 Carnations 75® 2 00 Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses Violets, Carnations, Valley, lilies. Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing N,Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg.,6th A?e. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when teriting The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERORBENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQO.^RE 1519-5893 119 West 28th street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when wiUng 544 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, BAYERSDORftR'S Mention. AU Progressive Florists Get in Line Get ttie Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Curs was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. n^^^. Philadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus Bulbs ^-^>• '\ I kjMf^ '■■^"^ Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them SEE THE BOOK OF GLADIOIDS By Maihew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAH). AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. pr 30 ""** YEARS Record for Selling Florists* Clean Sphagnum MOSS Quality never Better, Prices never Cheaper, Costs of Burlap and Labor considered. WE DELIVER AS WE PROMISE. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers, It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manuifacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse Lowell Thread Mills, JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., SVd^feS!; Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes GREEN GALAX-New Crop Packed so as to arrive in good condition anywhere, f. o. b., Galax, Va. Express, $4.00 per case of 10,000. Half case lot, $2.25. By Parcel Post, at our expense, U. S. east of Kan- sas City, in lots up to 4000. at 75c per 1000. Kansas City west at 95c per 1000. Try small order if larger quantity is not needed. DAGGER FERNS (express), 85c per 1000. We ship the kind you want to pay your money for. W. HI. WOODRUFF & SON, Lowgap, N. C. FERNS, GREEN GALAX and lEUCOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. NEW CROP NOW READY. Dagger and Fancy Ferns.... 80c per 1000; case of 5.000, $3.50 Green Galax 50c per 1000; case of 10.000. 4.00 Green Leucothoe (long) perlOOO, 2.00 Green Leucothoe (short) per 1,000, 1.00 When in a hurry, wire us at Elk Park, N. C. ELK GALAX B VNN» RS & FERN ► LK, N C. CO., GOLDFISH ."Vsstd. sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine. Etc., Delivered to all parti of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tll St.. bet. 6th & 7tb Aves,, Uayi Yirk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. """ ' •'" crop Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry, $2.00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE il^L FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetnated and Natural Sheet Moss. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Newly imported stock from our large fact- ories in Germany. Larfrcst and finest assort- ment in the United States. Send for a $5.00 orSlO.'K) assortment, our selection, and we will bill you at factory prices. Write today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713-717 Mlwankee Ave.. CHICAGO 19^3- The American Florist. 645 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the {irms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>i50ieitr{s Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. EstabUshed In 1857. 'mMi. jnojRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAV£TH£ BEST FACILmES IN THE CITY Mention ill'; American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— Tlie Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N, ], Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY jHentioH the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telepbone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telepbone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C, GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery ID this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Larg'est and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. MenfiO' the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 1. Mauretania, Cunard. France, French, Pier 57, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Main, North Ger.-Lloyd, 2 p. m. Oceania, Austro- American, 3 p. m. Maracaiho, Red "D," noon. October 2. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Canadian- Pacific, 3:30 p. m. Baltic, White Star, 12 noon. Pannonia, Cunavd. Volturno, Uranium. K. Auguste Victoria, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. Bremen, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. Lady Ninian, Houston. October 3. Philadelphia, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. October 4. FROM MONTREAL, Scandinavian, Allan. Caledonia, Anchor, 11 a. m., Pier 64, North River. Perugia, Anchor, Pier 64, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Royal Edward, Canadian Northern. FROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Lake Mani- toba, Canadian Pacific. PROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Ruthenia, Canadian Pacific. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Dominion, American, 10 a. m. Olympia, White Star, 12 noon. FROM MONTREAL, Canada, White Star Do- minion. Carmanla, Cunard. La Touralne, French, Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Cassandra, Donaldson, at daylight. Pretoria, Ham.-Amer,, 12 noon. Koenig Albert, North Ger.-Lloyd, 11 a. m, George Washington. North Ger-Lloyd, 10 a. m. Czar. Russian-American. 2 p. m. America. Navlgazlone, Pier 74, North River. Brazos. Porto Rico. Vandyck, Lamport & Holt, 12:30 p. m. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TTBIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell. Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders rpceive prnmnt attention. Choice Beauties, OrcWdS and Valley nlwavs on hand. Mentiov the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-oftown florists u We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for oat flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Miin St., Baftaio, N. Y. Mail. Telephone dad Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccenor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 546 The American Florist. Sept. 2/, DESIQNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by th^ firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Hohn S Olsofl, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive nieht and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapli Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Utntion the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Attanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. Tenn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archlas Floral Co., Sedalla, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow'a Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blacklstone, Washington, D. 0. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York, Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. T. Freeman, Mrs. J. E., Toledo, 0. Galvln, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Eapids Floral Co., Grand Eaplda, Mich. Grimm-Gorley, St. Louis. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York, Helnl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburgh. Keller Sons, J. B., Eochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P, Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborlus, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Lcborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo, Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Eoek, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromficld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwankee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles. Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Ponghteepsle, N. I. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp. George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co.. Lontsvllle, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wltthold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wltthold, B6 B. Randolph St., Chicago. WoKsklll Bros, and Morris Goldenson, los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. CUDE BROS.CO. FLORISTS i3ur ST.Nve WAAHINaTOflDa. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Oliio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue Ail Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members o£ the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Xelef raph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park J. A. VALENTINE, A 10^31 VO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM -GORLY ST. LOUIS, MO. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery; i9'3- The American Florist. 54^ DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, iFRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I • 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. j PhUadelphla. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Persoual Attention to all Orderi. if «nMon the A-merican, Florist lohen writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. wni fill all orders tor Cut Kansas City and Flowcrs, Funeral Designs. DU....4U:il Mr. WeddinET and Birthday Gitts, rlGaSaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, LEYELANB) EUCLID AVENUE Membsrs of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Was]iington,D. C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galyin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. T. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. BntEalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madlaon. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Chicago — Wittbold's, 58 B. Randolph. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tes. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons, Duluth. Minn. — J. J. Leborius. • Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Crosse. Wis— La Crosse Floral Co.- Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J.— Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York- Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York. — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Grimm-Gorley. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbl. Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop'a, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. . New York. Established 1349 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2 1 39-2 1 4 1 Broadway, i552Tr5gS°c""m.u. ClioiC8 Cut Flowefs. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 9B Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. wm take proper ur: aorkn sin care of your orders in »• «o^.v»«a»a»a Dunlop's 54S The American Florist. Sept. 2j, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Sendyourorders^o^Gliicago and Sub- urbs to - ^^i-.i-.- »— '>, All orders carefully filled 58-2283 w Ma'''*'"' under the supervision of S^^i^SS— GEORGE 4SMUS, Mgr >- XaS^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The I^argest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. 6. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Famum St. x^^^fffiz Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER n . • II I J I Both Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. phones. Orders taken tor FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Teletrrapb Delivery. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones; Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Oklahoma City. HOT WEATHER HAKD ON STOCK. We have had another of those "un- precedented" hot, dry summers, but the heat wave has broken at last. Pol ten weeks we had no rain and during that time there were but two or three days when the thermometer did not pass 100. Hot winds were prevalent occasionally and they surely do cook vegetation where they strike. The flower business has had a long, dull period, but now that cooler weather is here a decided improvement is noticed. NOTES. The Stiles Co. has been quite busy for some days with funeral work. This firm's crops of carnations and Maman Cochet and Kaiserin roses are just coming in, and they are being worked up to good advantage in de- signs and sprays. Painters and dec- orators are working on the interior of the Stiles store. Green and white col- ors are dominant on the walls and ceilings. The Barteldes firm will make exten- sive exhibits at the state fair, also at the Dry Farming Congress, which convenes at Tulsa, October 22; in the premium list for the Tulsa meet- ing we notice that Barteldes are of- fering a $25 prize for home-grown products. A new florist arrived in town a few days ago and is to be known as C. W. Stiles, Jr. It will be some years be- fore he assumes much actual respon- sibility in the range of greenhouses where his father is manager. Three traveling salesmen were here this week — Vandervoort for Speelman & Co.;— Zirkman, for M. Hice & Co., and one for A. L. Kandall & Co., whose name we did not learn. French-Roman hyacinths are un- obtainable, according to Otto Bofinger. Orders cannot be filled. There is also a well-defined shortage of narcissus and Dutch hyacinths. The state fair opened Sept. 23 and will continue until October 4. S. S. B. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held at Pembrooke Hall, Glen Cove, L. I., Wednesday evening, September 10, with a large attendance. President Brown in the chair. H. Powell, Glen Cove, was elected to act- ive .membership and two applications were received. A communication was read from the Pino Lyptol Co., New York, donating a special prize for the fall show. Fruit and vegetables were the ex- hibits of the evening and the awards were as follows : Best melon— G. Ashworth, first. Six apples — H. Boettcher, first. Three ears of corn — ^F. Petroccia, first. Honorable mention to H. Jones for melons and thanks of society to J. Robinson for apples. The schedules for the dahlia show, which is to be held October 8, were distributed among those present. The prizes are generous and we all look for a successful show. JAS. MAcDoNAU), Sec'y. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenne Haur Vnrlr Rifu Grand Central Terminal *'*'" lUin U"! The Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a maffnificeDt flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St NEWAK N. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Gallf. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans — CUT rLOWCRS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. ^Vire or mail. Hignest Grade Stock Only. . URIAH J. \# I DA I M 838 —^— " ■ •* *■ ■ ■» ) CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Ploral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be careiuUy cared (or by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. urana jtapiati, oaica. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS Will fill your orders for Dosigns and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Flori!>ts' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Ueny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. New York. MTER, FLORIST, ^i'Lt'S/" Member of The Florists^ Telegraph DeliTery. 1913- The American Florist. 549 Vaughan's Peonies We have an exCL-ptioiially large stock of our own growing, Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions, with from 3 to 6 eyes each Besides these divided roots, we can supply many of the following varieties in plants; one, two, three and five years from division. These sizes are more suitable for private customers. l@"Write to us for prices on varieties you desire in large plants. White and Light Sorts Dividi Each Per Couronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very larue. Sp|. ndid cut flower $0 30 $3 Duchess de Nemours (Calot). Sulphur white with tTienisli rellex, cup shape 25 2 Duke of Wellington. Very larBe well formed sii'phur white bloom, stems very firm and long; fraKrant : 25 2 Festlva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, snow white with purple spots on edges of center petals 25 2 Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink, center sulphur white and pale pink, very fragrant. Valuable for cut flowers 35 3 La TuUpe. Delicate rose, fading to creamy white, tipped with carmine; very large, bloom, late. . . 35 3 Madame de VemevUle. Guard petals sulphur white, center delicate rose white, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes.. Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center. Some carmine tips. Fra- grant, late 40 M. Dupont. Clear ivory white, with brilliant carmine border on center petals 40 Queen Victoria. White, center petals dipped carmine, large, full, compact bloom; one of the best cut flower sorts, early ed Roots Doz. Per 100 00 $20 00 40 18 00 40 18 00 40 18 00 60 25 00 60 30 3 00 20 00 50 50 35 00 25 2 40 15 00 Light and Dark Pink and Rose— Cont'd Divided Roots. ,, _ , Each Per Doz. Per 100 M. Barral. Fine pink, very large and double, strongstera. Late $0 30 $3 00 $20 00 M. Jules Elie. Very large globular flowers with broad imbricated petals, glossy pink silver reflex Fragrant 70 8 00 60 00 Perfeclion. Soft pink, center lighter; free bloomer. Good cut flower sort 40 4 50 35 00 Pulcherrima. Pink, cut flower variety 20 2 00 14 00 Souv. d'l Exp. Universellc. Brilliant rose with silvery reflex 30 3 00 20 00 Souv. d'G. Calot. Satiny pink shaded glossy soft lilac 30 3 25 25 00 Thorbeekli. Deep rod pink, lighter in center; medium 25 2 40 18 00 Trlomphe de L'Expos. de Lille. Shell pink with a peculiar double crown. Midseason 25 2 40 18 00 Triumphans Gandavensls. Soft salmon pink, shading to creamy white with carmine spots, free bloomer, strong grower Red and Crimson Light and Dark Fink and Rose Each Per Alexander Dumas. Brilliant pink, interspersed with white and salmon; very early and free; fine for cutting $0 30 $3 Charlemagne. Very large and compact, shell pink with blush center; extra choice, fragrant, late Edulis Snperba. Large flat crown, bright mauve pink, edyed with lilac. Free bloomer Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark center. Mid- season Kohinoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut flower sort. Midseason Lady Leonora Bramwell. Beautiful large rose colored, free bloomer; splendid cut flower sort. Madame Barillet Deschamps. Large flat im- bricated clear violet rose, fading to delicate silver pinkin sun Madame de Galhau. Soft flesh pink, shaded salmon, extra long stemmed variety Madame de Vatry. Guard petals flesh, center sulphur white with carmine stripes Model of Perfection. Large cup shaped, bloom pink marbled rose, silvery border CHICAGO 31-33 W. Randolph St. Doz. Per 100 CO Delache. Rich deep purple, strong grower and free bloomer. Midseason Felix Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball shaped flowers. Free bloomers Madame Le Bon. Very large compact, globular. Chcrrypink to aniline red; fragrant, buds tight, open slowly, tall M. du Ribert. Rosy m=»genta; late flowering Officinalis Rubra Plena. This is the old fash- ioned red; the most brilliant of all reds 35 3 60 25 00 30 3 00 SO 5 00 35 00 25 40 2 40 4 00 18 00 30 OO 1 50 10 00 25 25 35 35 25 45 5 25 2 30 3 40 4 00 40 $18 00 60 25 00 60 25 00 40 18 00 00 40 00 40 18 00 00 20 00 50 35 00 Unnamed Peonies— Divided Roots of 3 to 5 Eyes Doz. 100 Double White, Pink and Red $1 50 $10 00 Double Mixed l 00 6 00 Peonies in Case Lots For several years we have imported specially packed cases. The stock is young, one year from division, and each with .3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double white. 66 double pink and 57 double red, each color separate— 200 roots in all. Price, 200-Case for $18.00. 2 Cases for $35.00. We cannot divide cases. Japanese Tree Peonies We have a fine collection of these choice Peonies in 3-year old plants at 7Sc each. NFW YORK 43 Barclay St. Vaughan^s Seed Store Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, 111. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taugrht by Prof. Craig aod Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice PROF. CRAIG, are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 2S0"page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield, Mass. Mentwn the American Florist when writing AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS We have the following ready for immediate shipment and will have in stock from now on, so save this until you are in need of something*. per 100 per 1000 per 100 Heliotrope. Chieftain, Mad. 2-in. 2-in. 3-in. Bruant $2.00 $18.50 $3.00 Geraniums, stand, varieties. 2.00 1,S.50 3.00 Lantanas. 15 varieties 2.00 18.50 Lemon Verbenas 2.00 18.50 Moonvines, Noctiflora.Leari 2 00 18.50 3 CO Petunias,selectdouble mixed 2.00 18.50 3.C0 " sinsle fringed mixed 2.00 IS .=0 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire, Zurich 2.00 18.50 3.00 25 of one variety at hundred rate; 250 at thousand rate. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS 00.,^%""^"' Mention the American i lorist when writing For the Best New and 'Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, ?. O. Berlin. N. J. WilUamslown June, N. J. Orchids Potted plants in Sheath. HOLIDAY STOCK 2000 plants at case lot prices, one year established. Purchaser receives double value. Will you have all the flowers you want in December ? Special list ready. Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Anceps, etc. FREEMAN ORCHID CO. G. L Freeman, iVlanager. FALL RIVER, MASS. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. 550 The American Florist. Sept. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn., President; J, M. Lupton, Mattituclc, L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-Fresident; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, 0,, Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. LOCKHAET, Tex. — Tiie A. D. Mebane Seed Co. has completed a new ware- house of large size. Havana, Cuba. — Albert R. Lang- wirth, the seedsman, who has been abroad for a year, is expected home in a few weeks. Digging of gladioli bulbs has begun. Some fields have suifered from drought. Many sections of New York state ex- perienced frost as early as Septem- ber 14. A VEST reliable New Jersey trucker says he can see no difference between the best stocks of California Golden Self-Blanching celery and that grown near Paris. Hamburg, Gebmany. — The weather during September has been favorable for lily of the valley pips. The mar- ket price for fall deliveries will be settled in early October. New York. — J. C. Vaughan and wife arrived on the S. S. Lusitania, Sep- tember 19. — Stumpp & Walter Co. are now well established in their new store, 30-32 Barclay street. There are reports from Japan of some extra early shipments of too early ripened cull Lilium giganteum enroute. Buyers will do well to in- spect bulbs closely on arrival. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade September 24 were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.25 per 100 pounds.— J. C. Vaughan and wife returned from Europe, September 24. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., in their advance offer of sweet peas for 1914, just received, say : "Since the first crop of sweet peas in America we think the yield of seed has never been smaller than creps just harvested con- sidering acreage planted." A SHAKEUP in the Department of Agriculture to eliminate duplication of work and reduce expenses was pre- dicted by Secretary Houston this week, before the house agriculture committee. The secretary said his plan was not ready but declared that in one office he had discovered 25 un- necessary employes. Los Angeles, Calif.— The seed busi- ness is very quiet at present. Most of the seed stores are booking orders for Holland bulbs, of which a large shipment is on the way now, eight car- loads being expected to arrive in the course of the next two weeks. — The Aggeler & Musser Seed Co. is very busy putting up seed packages for the coun- try trade. They are receiving large quantities of seed peas from their farm in the north. A'^acation time is over and all hands are hard at work. M. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. T., has sold his entire stock of bulbs, hardy plants, gladioli, iris, etc., to John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. T. The stock includes over 300 undisseminated seedling gladioli on which Mr. Miller has worked for the past eight years. Mr. Miller will hereafter devote his attention to fruits and seed growing. Nebraska and Colorado Crops. Waterloo, Neb., September 20. — Seed corn crops in Nebraska, north of the Platte River, are proving somewhat more spotted than was thought two or three weeks ago. The crop in the eastern end of the Elkhorn and Platte River valleys is really better than could be expected under the conditions we have endured this last summer. They may average from five to 10 bushels better yield per acre than was thought at one time, in fact, there are some very fair crops. Contract orders for sweet corn will be filled in very fair shape, a great many varieties in full and very few below 75 per cent. Impossible to tell, as yet, about the Dent corns, but present Indications point to a yield of 60 to 70 per cent on nearly all varieties. Flint varieties are in the poorest shape of any of the corns, and from crops inspected and information received of others that are yet to receive our personal atten- tion, we hardly hope for over 50 per cent of a crop. On vine seed, orders will be filled nearly in full. The new crop, however, will be light, winter squash not yielding over 30 to 50 per cent of an average, summer squash about 50 per cent. Our crops of cucumber and cantaloupe seed at Rocky Ford will make fair returns, but will not give over three-fourths the yield that we have been receiving for two years past. R. MiNEOLA, L. I. — Uncle Nicholas Hal- lock came down from Milton-on-Hud- son September 22 to act again as judge of fruits at the Mineola fair, a position he has filled to the satisfac- tion of all for many years. Uncle Nick is now 86 years of age and ap- parently as spry and clear sighted as ever. He carries a curious autograph birthday book containing many names prominent in American horticulture. Long life to Uncle Nick. Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Gornps!!]! Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alt o, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondene* BRASLAN SEED GROWERS CO., Inc. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA National Sweet Pea Society of England. SWEET PEA TKIALS FOE 1914. The committee of the National Sweet Pea Society of England will hold trials of sweet peas at the Burbage Experi- ment Station, Leicestershire, conducted by Major C. C. Hurst, in 1914. No certificates or awards will be granted to novelties unless they are sent for trial. For the novelty trials a charge of two shillings six pence per variety will be made, and novelties will be ac- cepted "only from the raiser or intro- ducer. As all the trials will be sown this autumn, 30 seeds of each novelty must reach Honorary Secretary C. H. Curtis, Adelaide Road, Brentford, Mid- dlesex, not later than Saturday, Oc- tober 4, 1913. The seeds must be placed in plain packets, but each packet must bear a number or letter for purposes of identification. With the seeds there inust be a letter bearing the sender's name at the top, the number or let- ter of each novelty sent, and, opposite such letter or number, the name of the variety, if any, the color section to which it belongs, and, if orange or salmon, whether it should be shaded. Sweet peas will also be tested for purity at a charge of 10 shillings per stock or variety sent. Not fewer than two dozen seeds should be sent. In every case the amount due for trials charges must accompany the seeds. Every sender will receive the report of the floral committee in the autumn of 1914. Chaeles H. Cuetis. American Seed Trade Association. Resolved, That in the death of Joseph Ault Bolgiano, for many years head of the seed firm of J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., who died March 1, 1913, in the seventy-seventh year of his age, our association has lost an- other charter member who was promi- nent in the organization of our assocl ation, and for many years a hard worker for the welfare of the seed trade. We recognize in his death the loss, not only to our membership, but to the community and many institutions with which he was connected as well. We express our sympathy with his family and friends. Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be spread on the minutes of our association and printed in our an- nual report, and that a copy be sent to the families of our departed mem- bers. J. C. Robinson. W. D. Ross. L. L. OLDS. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbarie, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. 1913- The American Florist. 551 PANSIES AN L\ccption;illv larwe stock of the very finest "'* nature enables us to i|uote low prices on: Masterpiece. Madame Verret. and all tlicleadinii varieties o( Uiant Trimardeaii. Write for prices. FREESIA Refracts alba 100 lOOO ?i to H in. diameter $0.75 % 5.00 hto?4 ■' •■ 1.00 8.00 Mammoth Bulbs 2.00 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in. circumtoicnce $5.00 $40.00 6to 7 ■■ ■■ 6.00 55.00 7to 9 ■■ •• 9.00 85.00 9to 11 ■■ " 20.00 Have you our Florists' Catalog ? Ask for it when ordering. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. t u New York Highest Quality Stock. Prices Very Reasonable. Send for Catalogue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ALFALFA Royal Quality, Kansas Grown NON-IRRIGATED NEW CROP SEED OVER 99 PER CENT PURE. RUDY-PATRICK SEED CO. 1312 W. Eighth St., Kansas City, Mo. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. , Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA ALL FALL BULBS ZL French Romans Per 1000 11-12 ctms. (2600 bulbs to case) $24.00 Lilium Formosum Per 1000 6-8 inch (360 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case)... 70.00 Lilium Harrisii p^ioro 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $85.00 Callas p,.,. ,000 l<4-li/2-inch $45.00 iy2-2-inch 80.00 Narcissus (Dutch) Per lOOO Emperor $13.00 Empress 13.00 Golden Spur 13.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs... 21.00 Victoria 12.00 Poeticus Ornatus 5.50 Von Sion, Double fancy select 13.00 Hyacinths (Dutch) 1^55 First size $55.00 Second size 35 00 Forcing grade 28.00 Bedding grade 22.00 Dutch Romans, named vari... 17.00 Narcissus Paper Whites Grandiflora peMooo Fancy (1250 to case) $ 8.50 Grand Soliel d'Or ( Yellow Paper White ) , ( I UOO to case ) 1 7.00 Freesias p^^ looo French, mammoth $10.00 " first size 7.50 California, choice 5.00 Purity, Extra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 Chinese Narcissus ,^s^ Select $30.00 Mammotti 55.00 Tulips (Single) i^gS Artus $ 6.50 Cottage Maid 7.00 Keizerslcroon 11.00 La Heine 6.00 Rose Luisante 16 00 Proserpine 21.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 Tulips (Double) ^^^ La Candeur $ 9.00 MurlUo 8.00 Couronne d'Or 17.00 Tournesol, Red and Yellow... 18.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO GET OUR NEW YORK 'BOOK FOR FLORISTS." THE YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites and brought into flower for Christmas if planted NOW. Price, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Case containing 1400 for $21.00. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 342 West 14tli Street, New York City. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RAOISH LEONARD ^-«S CO 226-230 W. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Menlion the American I (orist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA 552 The American Florist. Sept. ^7, lh« Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore.. Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland. O., 1914, It is estimated that the Missouri apple crop will be only 40 per cent as great as that of last year. Omaha, Neb. — The Menary Nursery Co. has incorporated, capital $25,000. The incorporators are G. H. Keyes, R. C. Menary, Sr., T. W. Menary and A. O. Menary. Irf addition to the list of countries published in a recent issue, Germany, Denmark and Japan have now com- plied with the plant quarantine act's inspection and certification require- ments. Los Angeles, Calif. — State Horticul- tural Commissioner A. J. Cook esti- mates that at least one million dollars is spent each year in this state in the war against the scale. This is merely the money spent to eradicate the pest and does not include the damage this enemy of the fruit grower inflicts. The black scale is said to be the worst of all. Fresno, Calif. — ^The third annual convention of the California Association of Nurserymen will be held here October 16-18. At least 200 nurserymen from all parts of the state are expected to attend. The date was originally set for October 22-23, but was changed in order that the convention might not conflict with the Portola festival in San Francisco. Getttsburg, Pa. — At a meeting of the Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society here recently Prof. H. A. Sur- face announced the discovery of a parasite which he claims has destroyed the San Jose scale entirely in many counties of the state. The insect is very minute and wasp-like. Its dis- covery is expected to prove of untold value to fruit growers. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — The Phoenix Nursery Co., which ia now in the hands of a receiver, was established by Franklin P. Phoenix in 1852. Ten years later Mr. Phoenix was cultivat- ing 600 acres, but the panic of 1873 ruined the business and the area under cultivation shrank to 60 acres. The concern has been conducted by vari- ous persons in recent years, but has not proved a success. American Cemetery Superintendents, annual convention. The annual convention of the Asso- ciation of American Cemetery Superin- tendents was held in Buffalo, N. Y., last week. Papers were read by sev- eral of the members. There was also one by Prof. J. F. Cowell of South Park Botanical Gardens, on "Trees and Shrubs for Cemetery Planting." A. W. Herbert of Minneapolis read a pa- per on "Mausoleums from an Archi- tect's Standpoint." A general discus- sion of the papers followed. The elec- tion of ofiicers and the annual recep- tion took place at beautiful Queen Vic- toria Park, Niagara Falls, Ont., where a luncheon was served. The ofiicers elected were as follows : M. P. Brazil, St. Louis, Mo., president; L. H. Wallis, Chicago, vice-president; Bellett Law- son, Jr., River Grove, 111., secretary- treasurer. St Louis was decided upon as the next meeting place. George Troop, superintendent of Forest Lawn, and E. W. Werrick of Pine Ridge cemetery were very active and took good care of the visitors. The weather was fine and the visitors had a good opportunity to inspect Buffalo ceme- teries and see the fine condition in which they are kept. Bison. The Rosewood Nurseries. WEST NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY. Herman Steinhoff of West Ho- boken, N. J., went to West Norwood several years ago and bought 125 acres of land for the purpose of start- ing a nursery. Since that time sev- eral greenhouses have been erected and much has been accomplished in establishing a first-class nursery. " On a part of the tract there are many fine, large native trees and that sec- tion might, with no great expense, be made into a fine park. A large sec- tion is under cultivation and planted with a variety of nursery stock. There are fine specimens of the Norway ma- ple, oriental plane and other shade trees; the place is also rich in such shrubbery as lilac, hardy hydrangeas, privet, etc. One of the most striking features is the great stock of ram- bler roses in variety, there being acres of them. The soil of this nursery is a friable loam, free from rocks and stones. In the greenhouses at present there is quite a stock of bouvardia, which later in the season will be replaced by rambler roses, lilac and other forcing stock. West Norwood is less than twenty miles from New York city, on the line of the West Shore railroad, now a part of the New York Central system. Mr. Steinhoff has also a home and a considerable glass area at West Hoboken, where he has long carried on an extensive growing business, both in plants and cut flowers. At the rate the city is growing up around him it might seem that this property will soon become too valuable to be used for growing flowers, but if he ever wants to move, he has, as we have said, his choice of 125 acres. A. F. F. Pansy Seedlings Vaughan's Giant Mixture Per 1000, $2.50. Vau^han's International Per 1000, $3.50. VAllGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Plorist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when ior{termits safe ship- ment Araucaria Excelsaof our April 1912 importation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-5- 6-7 tiers, 26-30-35- 40 inches high; bushy, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Araucaria Excelsa, new April. 1915 importa- tion, 3. 4 and 5 tiers; 5. 5(6 and 6-inch pots. 12. 14, Ih. 18 and 20 inches hish, 35c. 40c. 50c. 60c and 75c. To Krow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock. 6in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Azalea Indica now ready for Xmas forcing and Easter forcing. Vervaneana. Simon Mardner, Deatche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen. De Schryveriana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple. 50c; 60c; 75c; $1.00; $1.25; $1 .50. up to $2.00. Cash with order please. If you want good Azaleas either for Christmas or Easter forcing don't look for the new crop, but buy the 1912 importation: you never miss in get- ting best of results. PALMS, Kentia Forsterlana, 4H to Sin. pots. 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5H in.. 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots. 30, 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large. ^V^ in., 2Sc to 35c: single, "iVi to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to$1.00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 7.5c. $1.00. Livistona RotundifOlia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm. 5^ and 51^2 in pots. 12 inches high. 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, 50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large. 15c. 18c. 20c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 4-inch. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti,-Wtiitmani and Harrisii, 5H-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c. 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in.. 40c to 50c. Scottl. 4V2-in. pots, 20c to 25c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of Amerpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact, 4-" n.. 25c. ready to shift into 5i^ or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2i4-inch. $3.00 per 100. Fleas Elastica, (Rubbers), SH in. to 6 in,, 35c,, 40c to 50c. 4-in.. 25c. i 6in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. AlbO- Lineata or Tsussemense, 25c: with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in.. 20c to 25c; ready to shift in 5^^ in. Poinsettias, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. MusKmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED , 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris, London, . Bruxelles, Berl., Hamb,, Roma. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c 1 oz. ' ..$2,25 Price list on application. Cash with order SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6 inch pot plants, 6 to 7 leaves. 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PIANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub. 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub. 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELS A- 2 tiers. 6 to 8 inches high. 35c each. 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. BAY TREES-Standards. 4S-inch stems, heads 30 inches in diameter $7.£0 each. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each. CINERARIA. Dwarf. large-flowering,$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FERN DISH FERNS. Aspidium, Cyrtomiuni, Mayii, etc., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per ItOO. PRIMULA CHDiENSIS and OBCONICA- From as good a strain of seed as we can find. All colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Cn i\ IT £\ lU CL Well Colored ■€ Vr 1 Vr m ^ sturdy Plants. From 3H and 4-in. pots, per doz.. $4.00; 5-in. pots, per doz., $6.00. Per doz. Per 10^ Celestial Peppers, iri:tiS:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::1i *{i& Per lOO Per lOOjJ Asparagus Plumosus, it|:;S::::::::::;:::::::::;:::::;:::::::::::1:S 1> 3-in 6.00 55.0q Asparagus Sprengerii, i^:!S::;;;;;;::::::::::::::::::;;::;::;;;:;l;§g tSg 3in S.OO ■n«s...„i„ Obconica Gigantea and Grandinora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2Hin rriinUia, pots, doz., 60c: 100 $4.00; 1000. $35.CO. iiiTn1«.nll Ck V>w»« MILWAUKEE, wis. Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Celestial Peppers. Stroner plants with fruit, from ^Vi in. pots, $1.50 per dozen, $12.00 per 100. Table Ferns, fine plants from 2'4-inch pots, best assortment, $3.00 per 100; $25.C0 per 1000. Primroses, Obconica.2H-in. pots, the very best strains^ strongr plants, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 50^ or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Rubber Plants, strong stock from 6-in. pots 20 to 24 inches high, at $6.00 per doz. Frank Oechslin, ^^^P^g'S."*- Special Geraniums 3^-in. NUTT, GRANT and LAKELAND, all Reds, at $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1000, Cash. Oeo. A,. I^tj.lil, PEKIN, ILLINOIS. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHIDS We offer freshly imported Orchids such as Cattleya Labiata, Gaskelliana, Dowlana, Speciosissima, Dendrobiums, Oncidi- ums, Odontoglossums. Write for special list No. 51. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4in., 15c; 5-in., 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5,00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2ii-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plmnosus. 2in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants johk: glcoaDa^ Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Nothin' to do but grow Roses for you r Robert Craig Co... I ^^'s". PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^Market and 49ih Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 556 The American Florist. Sept. 27, Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncie, Dept. ol Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries reparding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Fertilizer or Manure for Truck Crops? The comparative value of commer- cial fertilizer and stable manures lias long been a debated question. Differ- ences of opinion are bound to occur and often tliese opinions are based on erroneous practice rather than any thoroughgoing scientific test. The Maryland agricultural experiment sta- tion some time ago carried on a num- ber of experiments to determine as far as possible the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods as regards truclt crops. It had been noticed at the station that where corn land had been treated with manure there was invariably an increase in the crop, while the same land treated with chemicals would often "fire" the corn, and the stallcs ripen prematurely with a loss in the yield of grain. It was noted, however, that the manure was usually plowed under, while the commercial fertilizer had always been given as a top dressing. In the experiment it was decided to use manures and commercial ferti- lizers in connection with green crops turned under, and to plant truclc crops rather than general farm crops. In one test the fertilizers were mixed so as to compare with barnyard manures especially in the nitrogen content. The aim was to supply the same amount of actual plant food in the form of chemical fertilizer as was found in the stable manure. The soil was a stiff loam underlaid with clay. The land had been in timothy sod for two years. The first crop was late cab- bage. The ground was Icept mellow and clean by harrowing. In this test the plot on which the commercial fer- tilizer was plowed down was more profitable than the one with the ani- mal manure or the one where the chemical fertilizer was used as a top dressing. It yielded 37,976 pounds to 35,389 where the manure was plowed down and 33,772 where the top dress- ing of fertilizer was used. The value minus the cost of the fertilizer was ,$139.07 as compared with )fl07.21 and $118.05 respectively of the other two. It must also be talten into account that in each case the commercial ferti- lizer cost but $11.08, while the animal manure cast $30. The same experi- ments were carried out with other truck crops such as sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, etc., with varying re- sults. The experiment station has sum- marized its tests as follows : Stable manures always increased the yields, but valued at $2.00 per ton did not give as much profit as commercial fer- tilizer. Fresh manure spread in win- ter did not give as much increase as the same amount rotted and plowed down at the same date in the spring. Turning the manure while rotting was better than leaving it unturned. Com- mercial fertilizers plowed under in the spring invariably gave larger yields than when sowed on the surface just before planting in the summer. About 750 pounds of commercial fertilizer seemed to be more profitable than three times that amount. Continuous crops of sweet potatoes on the same land does not appear to be bad prac- tice. The soil on plots heavily dressed with mineral fertilizers does not seem to have been changed or injured any more than where the organic fertilizers were applied. Cincinnati. SUPPLY HEAVY. Business is fair. The supply in most lines has generally continued heavy. The chances are, however, that the av- erage receipts will decrease very per- ceptibly within the next fortnight. The asters are still in very heavy sup- ply but the great bulk of the receipts are rather of a poor or medium qual- ity. Most of the gladioli receipts while fair as far as freshness and quality are concerned are very short. Roses are now the leaders. The good stock is selling fairly well. American Beauty cleans up each day. The pink roses are enjoying a better call than the white ones. Carnations are coming in very much stronger. The receipts contain some very excellent blooms. The call for this flower is getting better as the flower improves in quality. Easter lily offerings are of the highest quality. Most of the stems are long, while the blooms are large and solid. Both lily of the valley and orchids are meeting with a good call for the time of year. NOTES. Recent visitors Include : Martin Reu- kauf, representing Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia; Ed. Fancourt, of the Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Haugh, Anderson, Ind.; Ellis Woodworth, Louisville, Ky., repre- senting the Sefton Mfg. Co., Chicago. Henry Gorkel's new bungalow burned down last week. It was not as yet completed. This is the second time Mr. Gorkel's home has been de- stroyed by fire within a year. Wm. J. Nolan, with the Herms Floral Co., Portsmouth, O., and his bro- ther, James Nolan, were in town last Sunday. C. E. Critchell is again receiving regular shipments of orchids and lily of the valley. Both are selling well. J. Lodder's Sons and Walter Gray, both of Hamilton, were busy last week with funeral work. H. Westcliester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of the above society was held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., September 12, Robt. Williamson presiding. The chief busi- ness of the evening concerned the fall show, which will be held in the arm- ory, Stamford, Conn., November 7-8. The final schedule is now in the print- er's hands and will be on the table at the next meeting. A very inter- esting address on the hickory bark beetle was given by De Viver of Bronxville, N. J., showing the beetle and its work on the tree, instructing the members how to combat this pest, which is doing such havoc in the New England states. The prize offered by A. R. Kennedy for the best collection of hardy flow- ers was won by A. Whitelaw, P. W. Popp, second. Other exhibits were as follows : P. W. Popp, certificate of merit for collection of named gladioli in 65 va- rieties. Thos. Ryan, honorable mention for collection of hardy grapes. O. A. Hunwick, honorable mention for egg plant fruits. O. P. Chapman, Jr., Westerly, R. I., sent a collection of dahlias, which were somewhat damaged in transit but proved the grower to be a specialist in the art of dahlia growing, as won- derful size and colors were noted. Pour new members were elected and several adoptions made. A prize will be offered at the Octo- ber meeting for the best collection of dahlias. Owen A. Hunwick, Sec'y. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Sununerdale Avenue, CHICAGO . ■ - • ILLINOIS. J.D.Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL Chrysanthemoms and Fertilene Elmer P. Smilh & Co., "S: Fertilizers and Insecticides GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizer. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 ELLIS AVE., CHICAGO, aL \ f ^s^^^^^^smh. t ^ Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO "THESE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S" {The Fruit Grower, IvOndon.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the followins: New York -Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E, Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store. Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co.. R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. MicheU Co,, Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. I9I3- The American Florist. 557 The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. GERANIUMS SPECIAL PRICE NOW. Per 100 Nntt, Grant, Buchner, 2-in. pots $1.50 Poitevlne, Viaud and Montmort, 2-in 1 75 Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-in 2.00 Lnpines, 2-in 2.00 Double Giant Alyssum, 2-in 2 00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. mention the American Florist when writing Primula Obconica, strong: plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000: out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per lOQO. Malacoides, diant Baby Primrose, strong, 2H-inch, $2.00 per 100. 300 for tS.OO. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, 2V2-inch. $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. Menti'm the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Mention tho A merican Florist when writing Decorative Plants. Order now while we can still make freight shipments before freezing weather. Size pot HiiKlit. Each Per Doz. Kentla Belmoreana, 5-in. l8-in. $0.76 $8.00 " Forsteriana, 7-in. 36-38-in. 2.50 " " 8-in. 44-48-in. 5.(0 « " S-iii. 62-55-in. 6.00 " " 9-in. 60-in 8.00 " " made upSplantsinpot. 28-30-in. 2.60 " " .. g .. .. .. 30.34.i11. 3.00 " .. 3 .. .< .< 34.3s.ij,_ 4.00 " Belmoreana, "3 " " " 28-30-in. 2.00 Aspidistra, variegated, 5-6-in. .16 per leaf " green, 5-6 and 7-in. .10 per leaf Araucaria Glauca, 5-in. 10-in. ' .75 8.00 GracUlS,8 whorls, 5-in. 10-12.in. 1.00 11.00 " " 3-4 " 8-in, 20-24-in. 2.50 " Compacta,2-3" 5-in. 10-12-in. 1.00 11.00 " " 8-in. 24-26-in. 3.00 YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greentiouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. J. E. Meredith, Pres, C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. UBERTYVII.T.F, :: ILLINOIS PRIMROSES PerlOO Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-in. pots $1 76 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 214- in. pots 2 00 Malacoides, Giant Baby, 214-in. pots I 50 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 OO Vinca Variegata, medium field plants 4 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-inch pots each, $1.00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Geraniums SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED S. A, Nutt, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1000 Mention the American Florist when writing DAIUEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5,00 per 100: Kood medium plants, $3 00 per ICO. Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100; good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Paclced securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. Mention the A merican Florist when writing SPECIALTILS Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemtuns Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, I'^^h add $2.50 to above prices. Smilax, extra fine, $12,50 per 1000 Sprengeri, good stock, $15.00 per 1000 Hatchcrii, good stock, JS.OO per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the A merican Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO T\p not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : NEW YORK 558 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. ... 567 Alpha Floral Co.... 545 American Importing Co 538 American Spawn Co 554 AmlingE CCo 539 Anderson S A 545 Angermueller G -H. 540 AphineMfgCo 568 Archias Floral Co.. 548 Aschmann Godfrey. 553 Atlanta Floral Co... 516 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 544 Bassett&Washburn 534 553 Batavia Greenhouse Co 539 'Baur Window Glass Co 567 Bayersdorfer H 544 Beaven E \ 544 ■Begerow's 546 BergerBros 541 BerningH G 541 BertermannBrosCo 546 Black Chas 557 Blackistone Z D... 547 Bohbink & Atkins.. 552 BoddingtonAT .... 551 BodgerJ &SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 545 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II BowaM A 545 Bramley&Son 548 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 550 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 546 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 550 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 567 BuckbeeH W 543 Budlong J A 5.^9 BuistRobtCo IL Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 544 California Florists.. 548 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Campbell J P IV Chicago Cam Co. 1539 Chicago House Wrecking Co 566 Clark E B Seed Co. I[ ■Clark's Sons Dayid. 547 Clay & Son 556 ■Cleveland Cut Flower Co 547 Conard & Jones Co. 535 Cooke Geo H 545 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 544 Cowee W J 567 Coy HC Seed Co... 553 Craig RobtCo 555 •CritchetlC E 541 ■Cunningham Jos H. 557 Dailledouze Bros... 557 DardsChas 546 DeamudJBCo 538 Denaiffe & Son 5=0 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co in Deutsch Bros 543 Dietsch A & Co .... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 558 X)illon J L 557 ■Dorner F&Sons... 555 DreerHA...III553 566 Duerr Chas A 548 DunlopJohnH 547 Edwards Fold Box, 558 Elastic-Lyke Co 5f6 Elk Galax&Fern Co 544 EmmansGeoM 555 Erne & Klingel 537 Eyres HG 547 Fish Henry Seed Co 551 Florists' Hail Assn. 558 Ford M C 543 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II 'Franklin Davis Nursery Co 552 Franzen FO 556 Freeman Mrs J B... 548 Freeman Orchid Co 549 Freies Dominick C. 539 Froment HE 543 Galvin Tbos F 547 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 568 Gasser J M Co 547 Geny Bros 548 Giblin&Co 567 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline III Grand Rapids Floral Co 5<8 Grimm & Gorly 546 Gude Bros 546 Gunterberg M C 534 Guttman Flower Growers Co 543 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 552 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 551 Heacock Jos Co 555 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son. . 545 Henderson A & Co. 555 Herr Albert M 557 Herrmann A 566 Hess & Swoboda . . . 548 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill IJ Nursery Co.. 552 Hitchings&Co 563 HoerberBros .539 HoflmeisterFlo Co. 541 Holm & Olson 546 Holton &HunkelCo 540 Home Cor School. .. 549 Hooker H M Co.... IV Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarT II Igoe Bros 558 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 563 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 552 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 536 Kasting W F Co ..I ,541 Keenan A F Co 538 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 548 Kellogg Geo M ,547 Kennicott Bros 539 Kervan Co The ,543 Kessler W A 543 Kift Robt 547 King Construct Co, 563 KohrAF Ill Kramer I N & Son,. Ill KrierNick Boiler Co 566 KroeschellBros Co. 567 Kruchtenjohn 539 KuehnC A 540 KuhlGeo A 555 Kyle &Foerster.... ,'^39 LaCrosse Floral Co. 546 Lager & Hurrell.,.. 555 Landretb Seed Co.. II Lange A 545 LeboriusJJ 545 Leedle Floral Co . . . 555 Leistner Oscar 539 Lemon Oil Co 568 Leonard Seed Co... .551 Lord & Burnham Co 564 McCallum Co 541 McConnell Alex.... 545 McCullough's J M Sons Co 541 McGee Walters,... 556 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 545 McMorran Edw E &Co 558 Mann Otto 553 Matthewson J E.... 546 May &CoLL 545 Meconi Paul 543 Meredith The Flow- er &Veg Co 557 Mette Henry 554 Meyer John C & Co. 544 Milwaukee Boiler Co 565 MoningerJ C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 54^ Morehead.Mfg Co... 565 Mt Gilead Pottery Co in Muller Adolph 552 Murray Samuel 546 Myers Florist 548 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS .Are positively the best. Last torever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, 5i and Ji, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, HorlstS. ,%S3e Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Nat Flo B of Trade. 557 New England Nur- series 552 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 543 Nicholas JohnS.... 548 Nicotine Mfg Co,.., 568 Niessen Leo Co .... 541 Oechslin Frank 555 Ohio Horticultural Society... 537 Ostertag Bros ..... 547 PalezPaulM 548 Palmer W J & Son . 546 Park Floral Co 546 Peacock Dahlia Farms 549 PedrickGeo&Son. II Fennock-MeehanCo 543 Penn the Florist.... 546 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A &Sons I Phillips Bros 548 Pierce FO Co 565 Pierson A N (Inc).. 549 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 550 Pillsburyl L 566 Podesta&Baldocchi 547 Poehlmann Bros Co 532 533 PoUworth C C Co I 540 547 Portland Flower Store 547 Pulverized Manure Co 556 QuakerCity Machine Works 563 Raedlein Basket Co 544 Randall A L Co.... 539 Randolph & Mc Clements 5.^8 Rawlings Elmer 557 Ready Reference... 559 Reed & Keller ,'^66 Regan Ptg House . . 557 Reid Edw 541 Reinberg Geo 539 Reinberg Peter 535 Rice Bros 540 Rice Co. M 543 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co 564 Rohnert Seed Co. .. 553 Routzahn Seed Co . II Rudy-Pattick Seed Co 551 RuschG&Co...540 555 SaakesO C 547 SaltfordFlowr Shop 548 ScheelFF 557 Schiller, the Florist. 548 Schillo Adam 567 Schlatter W& Son. 558 Schling Max 546 Schmidt J C 557 Scott John 555 Scully Steel & Iron Co 566 SharpPartridge&Co 567 Sheridan Walter F. 543 Siebrecht George C 543 Situation & Wants.. 531 Skidelsky S S & Co. II Smith AW &Co... 547 SmithED&Co 556 Smith & Hemenway 567 Smith Henry 548 Smith Wm C 540 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 565 Stoothoff H A Co... 568 Storrs&Harrison... .'53 Stumpp Geo M 547 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 565 Syracuse PctteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 545 Thompson Car Co. . 556 Thorburn J M & Co 551 TottyCbasH 555 VaughanAL&Co, 537 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 544 549 551 552 5i3 554 557 567 Vick's Sons James,. 551 Vincent R Jr I 549 Virgin U J 548 Wagner Park Cons, III Walker FA & Co.. 548 Wallace FD 558 Ward&Co. R M... II WeberFred C 547 Weber FH 548 Weiland&Risch... ,'^39 Welch Bros 5H Western Seed & Irrigation Co 551 Wietor Bros 536 539 Wilson RG 545 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 540 WittboldGCo 545 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson ."^48 Wood Bros 557 Woodruff W M & Son 544 WredeH 553 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young John 543 Young & Nugent 545 7ech & Mann... 535 539 Ziskalos 539 No loss if you mend your split c a rn a- ,>,.jo.3 tions with '^^ Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiter & Son, BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or ; three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE : ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere, 4 Prompt shipment guaranteed A I IGOE BROS. V II 266 N. 9th St. V BROOKLYN, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing CUT flOWER BOXES EDW^tlBSFOLDHNGBOXCO fwi;ik«ait4.rMiiA. pa. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of Ihe Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing rLOigAN D.^WaLLAGE SiRANGESERVS INSURANCB EXCHANGE BUUDINS RHONE WABASH 3AO OHICAG-O Mention the American Florist when writing ^^a S4.00 Edw E. McMorran & Co., iSSSn From Your 162 N. Clinton St., Chicago. ^^^2^^^ 1 iMnv Jobber Send us by Ex. C. 0. D., one Peerless Powder ^i^^r^tBBiiJfJ ■hHhi^ or Direct. Blower; have had one in service for a number of ^"^^Ss 1 years. They are far ahead of a Bellows or any ^8 tessBP^^^ other blower we have had so far. rtaLl5.Mij. > -JS tsPjBn^l^^^M^M^ Yours truly. ^BM- ' ,.V-'s '" .' ' J IIJ* Jl *' Haentze Co., Fond du Lac, Wis. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVEOJ THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.W. Comer Sixth and Berk streets PHILADEXJ>HIA. VENTILATIII6 APPARATUS. ^913- The American 'Florist. 559 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ANTHERICUMS. Antliericuui Mandaianum, 2V-i-iu., 10c each; $6 per 100: ?no pei- 1.000. Bard & Davis, Syra- cuse, N. Y, ARAUCARIAS. Araucarlas excelsa, April, 1912, Importation, 6 to 7-ln. pots, 4 to 7 tiers, 25 to 40 Ins. high, $1 to $2 each. Excelsa, April, 1913, im- portation. 3 to 5 tiers, 5 to 6-in. pots, 35c to 75c. Robusta Compacta glauca, 6-ln., $1,25 to ?1.B0. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarlas, glauca, 5-in., 75c each; $3 per doz.; Gracillis, 3 whorls. 5-in., $1 each; $11 per doz.; 3 to 4 whorls, 8-in., .$2.50 each; Compacta, 2 to 3 whorls, 5-in., $1 each; $11 per doz.: S-in.. $3 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Araucaria excelsa, 2 tiers, 6 to 8 ins., 35c each: 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches, 45c each; 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches, 60c; 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 ins., 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, ■ Ohio. Araucarlas. excelsa, 50c to $1.50 each. Glauca, $1 to $2 each. Compacta, $1 to $2 -each. Specimens of all varieties. $2 to $4 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 5-in., i$9; 6-in., $11. Compacta, e-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz,; $45 per lOO. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarlas. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., ,^3 per 100; $25 per 1,000: 2yo-ln., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; .$55 per 1,000. Spren- geri, 214-in., 3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 2y2-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New New York. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., -$6; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Asparagus Scandens, 8-in., 50c each, Sprengeri, extra large, bas- kets, $3 to $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., "737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V'-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; .3-in., $5 per 100: $45 per 1,000. Plumosus. 2>,4-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-iu., $6; 4-in., $12; extra strong. 4-in., $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2V.-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in., $10 per 100. Spren- geri. 2%-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., 412.50; Sprengeri. 2y"-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $12.60. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 214-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Viek's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., ■$2 per 100: $15 per 1.000: 3-in., $3 per ICO; $25 per l.OOO. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. Hatch- erii, $5 per 100, Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo, M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. -Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh Md. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, dwarf, 4-in., $3 per doz.; 5-ln., 35o each; 5-in.. .$4.20 per doz.; tall, 8c per leaf; 75c up: Variegated, per leaf, 15e; $1.25 each up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Aspidistras, variegated, 5 to 6-inch, 15c per leaf. Green, 5, 6 and 7-in., 10c per leaf. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aspidistras, variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras, green, 9-in. pot. $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Aspidistras. C, C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonlca, bushy plants, 35c to $2,50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana. Simon Mardner, Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe, etc., full of buds, 50c to $2 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chica- go. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. Bay trees, standards, 48-in. stems, heads 30 Ins., $7.50 each; 48-in. stem, 26-in. heads, $5 ench. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Marguerite and flowering varie- ties assorted, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. ED- WARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J. Begonia Lorraines; best in the world, 5-in., 50c; 6-in.. 75c; 7-in., .^1 each. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co. , "White Marsh, Md. Res Begonias, 2^-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BERRIED PLANTS. Berried plants: Christmas peiipers, New Cluster and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit, 4^-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15 Cen- timetre, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000; case of :!,^50 for $11. Buy them of the largci^t Pap?r Wiiite grower in America. Fine stock, low price for cash. Schneider, Florist, Springfield, (ihio. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 6-8 (3.10 to easel, .$35 per l.OOU; 8-9 (225 to case), .$70 per 1,000. Ijilium Ilarrisii, 7-9 (2U0 to case), $35 per 1,000. Callus, IVi-iya-in., .$45 per 1,000; \%- 2-in., $80 per 1,000. Narcissus: Dutch, Em- peror. $13 per 1.01)0; Empress, $13; Golden Spur, mother bulbs, .$21; Victoria, $12: Poeticus Or- natus. $5.50: Von Sion, dbl. fancy select, $13; Von Sion. XXX double nose, .$22: Von Sion, Jumbo, .$28. Hyacinths (Dutch). 1st size, $55 per 1,000; 2nd, $35; forcing grade. $28; bed- ding grade, $22; Dutch Romans, named vars., $17. Narcissus Paper Whites Grandiflora, fancy (1.250 to case), ,$8.50 per 1,0(10; (ir,ind Soliel d'Or (yellow Paper White) (1,000 to case), $17 per 1.000. Freesias: French, mammoth, .$10 per 1,000; 1st size, .$7.50; California, choice, $>; Purity, extra select, $20: select, $15; hy- brids (all colors mixed), $65. Chinese Nar- cissus, select. $30 per 1,000; mammoth, $55, Tulips (single); Artus, $6.50 per 1.000: Cot- tage Maid, $7; Keizerskroon. $11: La Reine, $0; Rose Luisante. $16; Prosperpine. $21: Yel- low Prince, $7. Tulips (double). La Candour, .$0; Murillo, $8; Couronne d'Or, $17: Tournesol, red and yellow, $18. Vaughan's Seed Stwe, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Narcissus: Paper White, 13 ctms., 1,250 to case, $1.25 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000; 14 ctms., 1,000 to case, $1.50 per 100; $11 per l.OOO; Trumpet Major, French-grown, 12 ctms., 2,300 to case, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000; Grand Soleil d'Or, 14 ctms., 950 to case, 51.85 per 100: $16 per 1,000. Roman hya- cinths. 12-15 ctms., 2,000 to cjse, $3.75 per 100: $32 per 1,000. Lilium Candidum. Mam- moth bulbs, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; select (6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Preesia Eefracta alba, % to 1.4-inch, 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000; % to %-inch, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; Purity, 1st size $2 per 100; $12 per 1.000. Lilium Harrisii, 5-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 6-7 inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000, Roman hyacinths, 12-15, $3.76 .per 100; $35 per 1.000. Narcissus. Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15, $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Lilium Candidum, $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 63 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Roman hyacinths, white, 50c doz.; $3 per 100. Candidum lilies, 60c doz.; $4.50 per 100. Harrisii lilies, 9-11, $3.75 doz.; $23 per 100; 7-9. $1.35 doz.; $8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies. 60c doz.; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large. 25c doz.; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi. $1.10 per 100; $8.75 per 1.000. Ornlthogalum, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Oxalls, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Viek's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, Callas. 3 to 4-in. circumference, $4 per 100. Freesias (Purity), Vo-in., $1.25 per 100- Hi to %-in.. $1. Orders amounting to $o or more delivered free by express. Cash with order. Lilydale Bulb Co., Santa Cruz, Calif, Bulbs, Narcissus, Soliel d'Or, French grown, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000; case of 1,400, $21. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. _^ Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, 9-10, 200 to c^se, $17.50 per case. Wm. F. Kasting Co., iV,A- 387 EUicott St.. Buffalo, N> Y. Bulbs, lilium multlflornm, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. Dutch and French. Robert Bulst Co., Philadelphia, . Bulbs. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York, Bulbs, cold storage Giganteums, 7-9-ln., 8-9- In., and 9-10-in, Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 560 The American Florist. Sept. 27, CARNATIONS. - , FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra fine stock, clean, -well grown and healthy. Per 100 Per 1,000 White Wonder $T.OO $60.00 White Wonder, medium size plants 6.00 50.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 76.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Glorlosa 7.00 60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress, White Wonder, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Victory, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Cash, please. HARRY HBINL, West Toledo, Ohio. Carnations, stocky field-groT\'n plants. Pink .Toost. $3 per 1(10; strong white and Pink Enchantress, 2H-inch, full rooted, $2.25 per 100. Cash with order. GDS SCHLEGEL, Olney, lU^ Field-grown carnation plants, 5.000 Enchant- ress, 1,500 Saugamo, 4,000 Queen, $40 per 1,000; 2nd size. $35. These plants are healthy and free from disease; a bargain at the .ibove prices; large, bushy plants ITi to 25 shoots to each one. F. B. Abrams, Blue Point, L. I., N. Y. Field-growu carnation plants, fine healthy stock. Enchantress, Wliito Etichaptress and Winsor, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Gust, Ruscb & Co., 448 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, White Perfection, Mayday, En- chantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Poelil- liiann r.ios. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnations. Enchantress. Bassett, $5 per 100. Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, Hi. Carnations, Enchantress, strong plants, $55 per 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, 10,000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at $5 per 100. Discount made on large orders. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette. St. Nicholas. Benora. $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. P. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette, Ind. Carnation Plants, 10,000 Enchantress, nice Mg plants. $40 per 1,000. SINNER BROS., 56 East Randolph St., Chicago. Field-grown* carnations, extra fine plants, Winsor, $5 per 100. M. M. Dye, Salamanca, K. Y. Carnation Pink Peerless, dark pink. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flslikllli~N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Fa . CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, pompons and single standard varieties, 5^4ncfci, 35c each; .fS per doz. ; *j-in., 50e each; $5 per doz. ; 7-in., 75c each; $7 i)er doz.; S-in., $1 to $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bro.s. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Clirysanthemums, pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and white, 5-in.. $2 per doz.; 6-in., ,$3; 7-in., 50g each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Chrysanthemums, best varieties and colors, 5-iu., 2oc; 6-in., 35c and 7-in., 50c each. Elitch- liong Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Chrysanthemums. BImer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, large 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cineraria, dwarf, large flowering. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. CLEMATIS. Clematis Jackmani, 6-in., 35c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Conifers, assorted. 18-24 ins., $1 each; S-SVo ft., $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. C'oleus, Brilliancy, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. Cecil Brown, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons, well colored, Zy^ and 4-ln., 5-1 per doz.; _5-in., $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Crotons in variety, 4-inch., $G per doz. Poehlmann Bros Co., Morton Grove, III. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, assorted or separate colors, Wandsbek strain, crimson. King and Excel- sior, 4-in., $2 per doz.; 5-in., $3; 6-in., $6. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamens, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 50c; 6-in., 75c and 7-in.. $1 each. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen, 4-in.. 20c and 25c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. DracEena fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz.; Indivisa, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz., 6-in., $1 each; 7-in., $1.25. Victoriie, 7-in., $4 each; 8-in.. $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Dracjena indivisa, 3-In., $5; 4-ln., JIO; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Clean, N. Y. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; 5-in., .$3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in.. $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Larger specimens, $2 up; hanging baskets, $9 per doz. ; extra large, $3 and $4 each. For dishes, assorted, 2-in.. $3 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-in., $2 per doz. Whitman!, 4-in., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Scottii, Whitman! and Havrisil, 5^- in., and 6-in., 35c, 40c and 50c each. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. Scottii, 4V2-in., 20c and 25c. Nep. Smithi, 4-in., 25c. Dish ferns, 2y2-in., $S per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in.. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1,80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns. 5-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in.. 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn FOR SALE— Good stock Adiantum Crow- eanum. 3y,-in.. $10 per 100. SILVER PINK SN.4PDRAG0NS. Z%-va., $5 per 100; 2%-in., %\ per 100. P. E. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Ferns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $3 each; 6-in., 60c each, J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plantfs, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-ln., $15 per doz. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns for dishes. Aspidium, C.vrtomium,' Mayii, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6; Ouvardi, 4-in., $8 per 100. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Table ferns, from 2%-in. pots, assorted, $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000. 500 or more at 1.000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns. Boston and other varieties of ferns, 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Perns. John Scott, Rutland Ed. and B. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Rubber plants, strong stock from 6-lD. pots, 20 to 24 inches high, $6 per doz. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Clii- cago. Ficus elastiea, oOc to $1 each. Ficus pau- durata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Poehlmaun Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Ficus elastiea, 0V2 to 6-in., 35c, 40c to 50c each; 4-in., 25 cents. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." 200,000 GERANIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS of the best varieties and finest stock, including Ricard, S. A. Nutt, Viaud, Sam Sloan, Poite- vine, Jaulin, Mary Elitch-Long, Perillon, Sin- gle and double white, etc., etc., $12.50 per 1.000. Cash or Satisfactory references. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, DENVER, COLO. Geraniums, select well rooted cuttings. S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant, Mme. Buchner, $1 per 100. $8 per 1,000. B. Poitevine, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Ready about Oct. 15th. Order now. EDW. DOEGE CO., 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago., or Glen Ellyn, 111. GERANIUMS, Poitevine, Ricard, Nutt. Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings. $1 per 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J- Geraniums, Standard Sorts, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ^ Geraniums, S^ '\. Nutt $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Geraniums, 3%-in. Nutt. Grant and Lake- land. $6.50 per 100; $60 pet 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. "Geraniums, NiTtt, Buchner, 2-in., $1.50 per 100; Poitevine, Viaud, Montmort, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Clean, N. Y. Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1.000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, green galax, case of 10,000. $4; half cases, $2.25. Dagger ferns, 85c per 1,000. W. M. Woodruff & Son, Low;rap, N. C. Huckleberry foliage. $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials. Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Dianthus. Sweet William, Forget-me-not, Fox- glove, Hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pot plants, $5 per 100 ; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENRY 3MITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy perennial phloxes, double herbaceous peonies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas. OtaUa. 3-in., at $5 per 100; 4-in., at $12.50. Arborescens, 3-in., $5 per 100; 7-ln., 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hydrangeas, 4-in., 15c each; $1.80 per doz.; 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in., $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. IVIES English Ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. English ivy, 2-in. $2 per 100; 3-in. $3. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. If You Do Not Find WDat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. ^9^3- The American Florist. 561 From storage. Lily of tUo vuUey, cold storage, $18 per l.UOO; ?9.50 i)er COO; #5 per 250. H. N. Uruna, 30a2-J2 W. MiiUlsoa St., Cliltago. MOSS. SH'HAGXUM MOSS, stlccted stock, one 10 bbl. bule, ^y.yO; tive 10 bbl. biilea. $3.15 eacb; tcu 10 bbl. bulL'S, ^jia eiK'U. Neatly burlnppcd, 20c per bale extra. Stcrltug Moss aud Peat Co., Haruegnt, N. J. Sphngnmn Moss, full size bales, cleau stock, iK'w burlap. Write for present pvlcea. \ inisbau's Seed Store, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. Auierlcau Spawn Co., St. Paul, Mian. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. California privet, shade and oruumeutal trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees ami plauEs. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore. Md. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, sImuUs, evergreens uuU small fruits, W. & T, Smith Co., lieueva, K. i'. Nursery stock, evergreens, shrubs, vines, trees; ruses and herbaceous perennials. The Is'ew England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Conifers, shade aud ornamental trees. Bob- hink Oc Atkius. Rutherford, N. J. li:vergreeus. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- -dee. 111. ONION SETS. Winter onion sets. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids Mass. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, fALMS. Palms, Kentia Fors. , 4 ^4 to 5-in. , 35c and 50c; 5Vj-in., Gjc and 75c," G to 7-in., $1 to -•SLoO, and $2 each. Kentia Bel., 4i/f.-in., 25c -to 3oc; 5^ to 6-in., 6Uc to $1 each; made-up plants, 75c to $1 eacb. Livistona Kotunditolia, 5^ and o^^-in., 35c, 40c and 50c each. .Areca lutescens, made-up, 4-in., 20c and 25c each. ■Cocos Weddeliana, 3-iu., 15c. 18c, 2uc each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W.' Ontario St., Phil- iidelphia. Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-in., 20 to 24 inches, .$1 each; 6-in., 24 to 28 ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 inches, Jf2.5o; 7-in., 36 ins., §3.75; 8-in., 4:; ins., $5 each. Iventia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 36 ins., $3 eacb; 7-in., 36 to 40 ins., .$3.50; 8-in., 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 ins., $5; 8-in., 48 to 54 ins., $6 each. The Storrs &; Harrison Co., PainesviUe. Ohio. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in., 75e each; %% per doz.; Forsteriana, 7-in., $2.50 each; .8-in., $5 and $6 each; 9-in., $8 each; made- up-plants, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 inches, $2.50 each; 30 to 34 ins., $3; 34 to 38 ins., $4. Belmoreana, made-up, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 ins., $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New \'ork. Palms of all kinds. For varieties ,and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms and general decorative plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. 0. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee7^Wis7 PANSIES Pansy seedlings, Vaughan's Giant Mixture, $2.50 per 1.000. Vaughan's International, $3.50 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. PANSIES — Strong plants from seed bed, from best giant tlowerliig mixture obtainable; also Mette's Triumph of Olunt, Mme. Perrett, Odlcr, Cassler. and others: 100, 30c; 1,000, $2.60; 5,000. $2.35 per 1.000. KDW. DOKGE CO.. 4344 North Sprlngflcld Ave.. Chicago, III. Komer'a Superb Prize Punsles, mixed, strong stocky plants. $2.50 per l.OUO; $1.25 per COO. Frank Danley. Macwmb, 111. Pansy plauts, giant tloweriug, $2.50 per 1,00'*. Jos. 11. Cuunlughani, Delaware, Ohio. p AND AM us. riuulauns Veitcbll, large specimen plants, $6 to $7.50 eacb; t'oo'l plants, 0-lu., $1 to $1.50 eacb. J. A. Peterson & Sous, Westwood, Cluclnnatl, O. raiuianus VcitdiU, (J-in., $1..10 oacb; T-iii., K- lt> .'tJ-.itO t.»acli. I'oL'bluiann liros. Co., Moi-- tnii_^^nivc._ni. Pandanus Veltchil, 4-ln., $G per doz. Tbe Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckiugbam Place, C'liicago. fEONlES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOK PLEASUEE." Tbls book ot •■Peonies for Pleasure" gives In- formation on peony history, soil aud ijlants to use; bow aud when to plant; fertilizers and bow to apply; aud describes tbe most extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send tor "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today, THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Kose Growers in the World. Bo^ 18. Springlield, Ohio. PEONIES 4c TO Sc PEE STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima, Festiva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure, Livingstone, Hichardson's Dorchester, etc., at Sc per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete Ust of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shenandoah, Iowa. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices. Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers: New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit, 41/2-10. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oeehslin, 4911 Quipcy St., Chicago. Cele.stial and Cluster peppers, 3-in., $1 per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 jier doz.; 5-in., $2.50 per doz. Jerusalem cherries and Fra Diavola prices same a.s above. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Celestial peppers, strong, 4-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-iu., $2.25 per doz.; $15 per -100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers, with fruit, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; 5-ln., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. • Celestial peppers and Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 4-ln. at $10 per 100. HENEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Chinese Primroses, XXX fine and strong, ready for 4-inch pots, in the finest colors, mixed, being a surplus of our stock for seed growing, bargains, $ J per 100 at once; ready for repotting. Primula Malacoides, extra fine, strong, $1.50 per 100. John F. Rupp, Shire- manstown. Pa. Primula obconica gigantea and grandiflora, assorted or mixed, strong plants from 2%-In. pots, 611c per doz.; $4 per lllO; $35 per l.OOO. Malacoides (improved baby primrose), 2^4 -in., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per l.OOO. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primula obconica, 4-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000; 2i^-in., $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides. giant baby primrose, 2i^-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primula Malacoides. 2-ln., .$3; 2'/.-ln., .$5' 4 In., $12.50. UENUV SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. I "^ Primroses, obconica, 2V4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per l,u0u; 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oecbslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Primroses, obconica alba, rosea and Sanguinea, 2Vi-lu., $1.75 per 100. Gigantea, Tbe Giant, 2J4-ln., $2 per 100. Malacoides, Giant baby, 'JVi-ln., $1..5u per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Priuuihi Chinensls and obconica, all colors, W per lOU; $25 per 1,OjO. Malacoides, .$3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paluesvllle, O. Primula obconica, 3-ln., $5 per 100- 4-ln ffi' '^"'"^, '^'"'- Wittbold Co., 73T Buckingham Place, Chicago. POINSETTIAS. Poluscttlas, ready for pans, .$7 per 100- $60 pc^l,OuO. A. N. Plerson, Inc., J^tomwell, Conn. Poinsettias, 4-ln., 15c, 20c, 25c. Godfrey A^chmann,_1012_W^_Ontjlrto^t^^hiladelphia. Poinsettia pulcherrima, 2-in., $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ROSES. Roses, Hiawatha, 5-in., $2.40 per doz.; Lady ^^\-r. "■'"", *2-* P"' <'<'^- Tausendschon, 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; 6-in., $2.40 per doz. 6-in., $3.60 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Roses, grafted. Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward Prince de Bulgarie, $60 per l.OUO. Own root, Melody, $4 per 100; $38 per l.OOn. Poehl- maun Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-lnch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Preeoort, L. I., N. Y. 1,000 extra flue Beauty plants, 4-inch Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Hose Nursery, Plnneberg, Germany. SEEDS. Seeds, pansies, Thorburn'a Superb Mixture $4 per oz. Also strains of Masterpiece, Mme. Ferret and all the . leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. J. M. Thornburn & Co.. 53 Bar- clay St., New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flower. Robert Bulst Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds, alfalfa, Rudy-Patrick Seed Co.. 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City. Mo. SMIL AX. »,l'Si'*'^' f^^^ strong, 2-In., $2 per 100; SH" ??'■ h'^^;, ^- ^'"cent, Jr., & Sons Co. White Marsh, Md. Smilax, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr Lancaster, Pa. ~ Smilax, 21,4-ln., $20 per , 1,000. Hess & Swo- boda, Omaha, Neb. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, giant pink, white, yellow and red, 2V4-in. pots, $2 per 100; 300 for S5 cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan, Del., Co., Pa. STEVLA. Stevlas. extra strong plants. 5-in., 25c; 6- in., 35c and 7-in., 50c each. Elitch-Long Green- houses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona, 4-ln. Strong, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. HARDY FIELD STOCK. CELERY PLANTS $2.00 per 1,000 CABBAGE PLANTS 1.00 per 1^000 All varieties. F. M. PATTINGTON, Scipioville, N. T. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions. Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- b.-ek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vinca Variegata. 4-in. pots, $12 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 562 The American Florist. Sept. 27, Vlnca Variegata, fleld-plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. CunDlngham, Delaware, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Kmmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. _^ 150,000 violet plants now ready for winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, 2yo-in. pot plants, ?2.25 per 100; $20 per 1.000. La'rge SVz-in. plants, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Princess of Wales, 2y2-ln. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3V---in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of other plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J. Bryan, Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $4 per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. California Violets, $1 per 100. A. Sprengeri, $3 per 100, or will eixLange 200 of either for ICO Princess of Wales violets. Rogers Green- liousi\ liogers, Arlv. . Strong plants of Gov. Herrick and Dorsett Violets, at $4 per 100. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3H-inoh pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., M9 River St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Poehlmann Bios. Co., Morton Grove, 111. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work, Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, III. Building material, cypress sash bars np to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. ^__ Building material of all descriptions for aU cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- bawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 post- paid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. SOPERIOK CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1.000. postage paid. , MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Eart- rldge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fitting. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John "C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame liouses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New yurk. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Garland Heat Tested Cast Iron Gutters, 7,000 ft. ready for shipment, 65 tons of tees and purlings, etc. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N, Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son. Stratford. London, England. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self' feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave, Chicago^ Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords. artificial flowers wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing Co., 210 So, Dearborn St., Chicago. Rubber aprons, postpaid to any address. 50c each; 5 for $2. A. F. Keenan Co., 1222-1306 B, 03d St., Chicago. Gold letters, eycas leaves, Baskets, etc American Importing Co., 219 Dearborn St. Chicago. Flue cleaners. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kinzie st., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored. MeHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-Uquld) . The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not Inc.), 30 B. Ran- dolph St., CUcago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F, 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Threads of all kinds (green Silkallne). John C. Myer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertillne. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. _^ NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz. by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots, Hew's standard. A. H. Hews & Co., C'ambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse, N. Y. Syracuse Pottery Co., Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- flnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y, Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich, Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. P. Kohr, 2934-38 Leavitt St^^hicago^ Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c' per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Ptne St., St. Louis, Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. -ingermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, CTiicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Critchell, C. B., Cincinnati, 0. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co.,' New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., Wm. P., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Forester, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., and Cleveland, Q.. McCullough's Sons Co., J. M., Cincinnati, 0. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Beinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, Waiter F., New York. Pennock-Meeban Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa.. Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co., New York. Smith, Wm., Co., St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, HI. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Welland & Blsch, Chicago. Wielor Bros., Chicago. Young. John, 53 W. 28th St.. New York.. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Zlska, Joseph, Chicago. {The Best ColorChartj f For Florists, Seedsmen f i and Nurserymen^ i • Brpurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. T 4 American Florist Co., |> T Chicago, U. S. A. J A Dear Sirs:— If you have any copies A f left of the comparative color plate f • compiled by F. Schuyler Matnews, A I shall be obliged if you will send f • me one, my copy having somehow * got mislaid and I do not like to be I. . withoTit this p-rrellent little oro- I \ without this excellent little pro duction. Yours truly, ErnsT Benary. » Published and For Sale by the t A American Florist Co., *''2:S^?g'j*iS''- i " PRICE, ONE DOLLAR. POSTPAID. '. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. -^' '913- The American Florist. 568 !5hH^I The So-Called IS ENTILATION Apparatus is called an "incidental. " It's misnamed. i. It's one of the important things. A hard working apparatus is not only a constant annoyance, but your men get grumpy about it and some- times don't ventilate when they ought to. "Incidentals" Of course, you call them down, but you are the one who really ought to be called down for putting in any- thing but a powerful, handy, easy- working apparatus. Just such an apparatus is ours. We make it in three types, for short, medium and extra long runs. The prices are right. Send for them. Hitckitv New York Oftice: 1170 Broadway. Factory: Elizabeth, N. J. Philadelphia Olfice: Pennslyvania Bldg , 15th and Chestnut Sts. Mention thfi American Florist when writinp ^oJnoli Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE 5 MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ti^^ym w^ ^y.'x ^^ i ^' ^m 1 mL 1 r! JLeb 1 EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalogr Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing King Automatic Air Valve FOR Hot Water Beating This little valve will keep your hot water system absolutely free from air. Place one on the high point of the coils and your air troubles will be over. Price $2.00 each, charges paid. KINfi CONSTRUCTION CO., Makers of King Iron Frame Greenhouses, Kings Koad, North Tonawanda, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing 564 The Amierican Florist. iiept. 2y, Lancaster County Florists' Club. In spite of the bad night a good at- tendance was had September 18. The exhibition was a little disappointing, as we have very few chrysanthemum growers among us and two of those had their crops in so early that they were over. A vase of well finished Golden Glow was exhibited by Fred Spinner and an unusual specimen of staghorn fern by Wm. Aherne of Co- lumbia. The programme consisted of a series of short questions, the first of which was : "What do you consider the best protection for carnations when first planted in?'' Answered by Amos Rohrer of Strasburg. He uses a light coat of whiting on the inside of the glass and syringes it off gradually so that by the time he has syringed it the third time the glass is clean, but added that this would not be practical in houses that leaked, as the whiting would wash off A'ery easily. Another advocated the covering of the plants with newspapers imtil they had taken hold, but it was considered dangerous to do this on account of the likelihood of certain weather conditions that would create stem rot underneath the papers. Some used lime (air slacked) and others mud as a shading on the outside of the glass. The next question, assigned to W. B. Girvin of Leola, was "How late in the season do you think it would be safe to plant Beacon or any other va- riety in order to insure a Christmas crop?" Mr. Girvin said that the earlier he planted the better results he had for December blooming. After con- siderable discussion pro and con the •ctuestion was left undecided, as one too big for the size of our club, Ira Lan- dis of Paradise was assigned to ans- wer : "What do you consider the best method of growing daisies, planting them in pots, or boxes or solid beds?" Mr. Landis was unable to be present but the other daisy growei'S all seemed in favor of the solid bed system of growing them. Rudolph Nagle gave us a very interesting talk on his ques- tion : "Give report on any early chry- santhemums you have been growing." He has had very good success with these flowers. For the meeting of October 16, snap- Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7^c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. S5th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Diiiye eas/ and true, because both bevels are on the same aide. Can't twist and break the el^ss in drivine, Galvan<- ized and will not rust> No rights ot lefti. The Peerless Glazine Point in patented. No others like ^ ito Order from your deale^ o? direct from ns. lC00,75c. postpaid. Samples free. EENRTA. DEEEB.I 711 Oheitnut StreetX Ptdlftdclphla. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34fh Sf, NEW YORK. Buffalo. month's trade good. This has been a very busy month with a supply of flowers suitable for the work and all of good quality. Gladioli, asters and snapdragons have been good and now come dahlias of fine quality. Weddings have been very numerous, keeping the florists busy. Store openings have helped to make trade good. The funerals of two very prominent business men last week gave several florists some very fine orders. The roses are improving in quality daily. Carnations are not very good as yet. Chrysanthemums are very small and poor. NOTES. Edward Altman of the Lenox Flower Shop is still in his temporary location, awaiting the alterations in his store. S. A. Anderson has had some very fine Mrs. Russell roses. This is a good variety to keep. J. Benson Stafford will have a very pretty store when he gets his new place completed. J. B. Wirse has returned from his trip abroad looking fine. Bison. RICHMOND, Va.— J. K. McClennon will build a greenhouse on Oakwood avenue at a cost of $400. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP BEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot, nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelltles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesoiirg.Ill. KRIER BOILERS Smoke Bnmer— Self Feeding— For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. MarshUeld Ave., CHICAGO. BEADY The American : : Florist Company's ■ ■ TRADE ■ ■ DIRECTORY ITor lOlS Contains 560 Pages Price $3.00 Postpaid TH E AMERICAN FLORIST COM- PANY'S Trade Di- rectory for 1913, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for dis- tribution It contains 560 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Cen- tral and South America, ar- ranged both by states and towns and all names alpha- betically. Also lists of For- eign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Con- cerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Exper- iment Station Horticultur- ists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and in- valuable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO ^9^3^ The American Florist. 667 ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: Vou can make no possibk- t-rror in wriiinK orordcrinH from us when you arc in the market tor material of this description. Our material has nn u(|ual on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replyine to your inciuiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Ds Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOIV, IND. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices, SflARP, PARTBIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. nUNOIS. YAUGHAN'S ^?bL^fa?s '"^'^ No. 2V2. Double B^i ^4^1 thick. STION Price, per 1000, 55c: IciTcf by mail. 70c; 5,000, I ojf t| by express, $2.50. S i VAUGHAN'S Ti SEED STORE ' Chicago. New York Wired Tootiiplcics lOAlO tl.75: 50,000 tT.SO. Manafactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealers. BUCHBINDCR FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS ^ISMllwauitee Ave., - Ctiicago, m. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Oor CatRlofoe, Steam and HotWater GIBLIN & UO., Utlca, N. Y. NO SECTIONS EASY TO SET UP Made of Boiler Plate Absolutely Safe CANNOT CRACK Has Thin Water Ways Vertical Circulation The Long-est Fire Travel Heats Quick, Easy to Clean More Direct Surface than any Other Boiler Expressions From Men Who Know Boilers. THE LEADING GROWER IN VERMONT. I have the Kroeschoil Boiler six years: it is heating 17.000 square feet glass. No other but a Plate Boiler for me. (Signed) H. M. Totman, Randolph, Vt, WELL KNOWN IN THE GOLDEN WEST. Our No. 2 Kroeschell is doing fine work and I am well pleased with it. (Signed) G, P. Butler, Jr.. Santa Cruz, California. Send for Catalogue. KROESGHEL BROS. CO , 452 West Erie St„ CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when v)riting JUST AS USEFUL AS THE SUN IN SPRINGTIME IS THIS "RED DEVIL" BUTTON PLIER to the Greenhouseman. It's No. 1000 8-inch drop forged tool steel. Has four cutters: cuts and holds the wire after it is cut. For fences, wire tying, bending, or stretching, or all-around plipr purp-'ses "RED DEVIL" button pliers have no equal, Ynur hardware store sells them as well as "RED DEVIL" glass cutters. Ask for and insist on 'RED DEVtt" No. 1000 plier. If not on sale, send us 50c., and one only sample pair will be sent you postpaid. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 105 Chambers Street, New York, N. Y. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding. Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. "cffl^'i^A^^; L.D. Phones: Lincoln 410 and 411 TRADE DIRECTORY, $3.00 Postpaid. 568 The American Florist. Sept: 2j, The Gutter that revolutionized greenhouse building in 1900 resulting in the present condition of three-fourths of the house to pro- ductive space, whereas before two-thirds was considered good. Our older builders scoffed at the idea of connected houses, and at that time were building 20 ft. houses, claiming that good quality stock could be grown only in that size house. The 60 ft. house of today is a compro- mise for the connected range and is the result of our endeavors to edu- cate the grower to obtain all bench space possible We have saved the grower thousands of dollars in the conversion oi • useless space to productive bench space; by advocating the reform in greenhouse building. Let us figure on your requirements and save you money. GARLAND GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. ^lAji;^ Montreal. BUSY SEASON STARTS. The busy season arrived last week with a big rush in funei-al worl<, and as, this was the week the big horti- cultural show was held, the rush, to a certain extent, seriously inter- fered with many entries. A number of florists had entered in various classes, but were prevented either by scarcity of flowers or the large amount of work at their places of business. Asters, sweet peas, dahlias and sev- eral other outdoor flowers, seem to have taken a new lease of life, for they arrive in larger' quantity and of better quality than earlier in this sea- son. Chrysanthemums are to be seen but the demand for them as yet is not large. Roses are small, but look clean and healthy. Lilies help to fill the gap and sell well, both in pots and cut flowers. There have been some early night frosts, but very little damage has been done in this locality, but from other sections heavy loss is reported. NOTES. The members of the Montreal Gar- deners' and Florists" Club had a new experience last Tuesday night, when they found their rooms locked and in darkness. A letter from the landlord, saying that everything had been seized, but that tlie club's property was safe, was handed to the secre- tary. This is the first time the club has ever been without a home. Vegetables are bringing high prices this year. Melons, tomatoes, cauli- flowers, onions and in fact all others are easily disposed of at good prices. Those few vegetable farmers who have not been bought up yet by real estate men have a good paying proposition and ask proportionately high prices for their land. There is hardly any fruit on the trees here, but the market is fairly loaded with all kinds of fruit, although prices are much higher than usual. L. Dauphin, Pa.— Wm. Tochoran, a florist 42 years of age, residing near here, committed suicide by taking poi- son. Paekeksburg, W. Va. — The Dudley Greenhouse Co. has incorporated, changing its name to the J. W. Dudley Sons Co. The capital stock is .$50,000 and the incorporators are Brainard J. Dudley, Albert G. Dudley, Ernest Hiehle, Elizabeth Dudley, Hattie J. Coftman, Clara Woods, Emma G. Hea- tbn, Helen O'Neil and Grace M. Shields, of this city, and Louise Dudley of Clarksburg. NIKOTEEN 30 °!o Strengfh| FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40 ''io Strength FOR FUMIGATING Ask your dealer for iL Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. 1 XCTICIJ Guaranteed undertbe Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. 3ii. Save your plants and trees. Just Ihs thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys fllealy Buk, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury toplants and without odo'-. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedgnien and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses. If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write ua direct. h Pint - 25c; Pin! - 40c; Quart - - 75c i GalloD. $1.25; Gallon, - $2.00; 5 Gallon Can. • $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 3'1 to 50 parts. Lemon Oil Company Depl. T. 420 W. Lexinslon Street - - BaJtbnore, Md. Directions on every padcaee. \i are easy to kill with The tumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb>. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; wny try cheap subBtitutea tliat makers do not dare to guarantee ? THS E i. STOOTHOPP 00., HOUIIT VIMOII, ». T. Adams, Mas.s. — A. J. Boothman has lately put in new glass and made many other improvements. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith and Eli Cross are installing the Sim- onds heating system. 'The latter has added two new rose houses this sea- son. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. For green, black, wliite fly, red spider, thrips, mealy bug and soft scale. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain, but cleanses the foliage. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterilizing soil and all soil vermin. $1.00per Quart. $3.00 perGallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap sucking^ insects on trees and nursery stock. Can be used in grow- ing season as safely as in dormant season. 75cperQt. $1.50perGal. 10 Gals. $10. '^iioilcMta TwQ/ue perceTtt Nicotine $ 1 .50 per Quart. $4.50 per Gallon. All our products are used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Let us quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. MADISON, N. J. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. Rmerica is "the Prow of the UessbI; therB may be mare camlort Umidships, but we are thB Brst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 4, 1913. No. 1322 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act ot March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only Irom the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young. 53 W. 28th St.. New Yorli, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer, Officers-Elect — Theodore Wirth, Minne- apolis, Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston, Mass,, Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary: Wm, F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914. Dahlias. There's a row of lovely ladies down my wind-swept garden-way, Where the russet leaves go whirling in the sunny Autumn day, There's the gleam of silk and satin, softest velvet, rose and red, Where my Dahlias bloom in splendor with the red beech overhead. There are courtly dames in crimson, there are damosels moon-white. Ladies gown'd in peach and purple, deepest damasli, ainber bright. There's the rustling of green cushions all around that bow'r serene. Where the Dahlias sweep their curt- seys, greeting Autumn's gipsy- queen. There's a row of lovely ladies where returning robin sings. Homeward come from farthest wood- land with a flutter of soft wings, And tho' all the garden's dreary and the wind wails down the hill. O'er my Dahlias swallows linger and I dream 'tis Summer still. — Pall Mall Gazette. PACKING AND SHIPPING PALIS Very Important Right Now. Poor Pacldns: Ruins Good Stock. The months of September and Octo- ber cover a very busy period to the palm grower, from the fact that it is at this season that the retail dealers usually find it necessary to lay in some fresh stock. Many of their customers are returning to their homes after the •summer outing that has become a part of the ordinary routine of Amer- ican home life, and on their return the various house plants are frequently found to be in the "sere and yellow leaf," This always causes a call on the local florist, and he must be ready with the goods. The delivery of palms to the local dealer from the grower presents no special ditficulty, it being an easy mat- ter to tie up the foliage with a few paper bands or raflia, and then to pack the plants in a delivery wagon with sufficient excelsior between the pots to prevent breakage, the plants being packed in either single tier or double tier in the wagon, according to the quantity to be handled. But when shipments are to be made by either freight or express to a distant point, mvich more care must be given to the methods of packing, and also to the condition of the plants when packed. In making long distance shipments it is a good practice to pick out the or- der several hours before the time of packing, then give the plants a thor- ough watering and allow them to drain off before packing, thus making sure that the soil and plants each contain water enough to keep them m condi- tion for a journey of several days. This does not mean that the foliage should be wetted, for it should always be dry when tied up for a journey. Owing to differences both in sizes and shapes of pots, which makes some difficulty in fitting the plants on their arrival at destination, many purchas- ers of palms prefer to have their stock shipped in pots rather than to have them knocked out, and this naturally adds much to the cost of freight, both in weight and rate, for it necessitates more cases and more packing for a given quantity of goods. Plants in pots require thorough packing with plent3' of excelsior, and should also be firmly cleated into the box or crate, in order to prevent rattling around and consequent breakage, and should also be crated the full height of their tops when packed upright. The more con- venient the packages are for handling, in size and weight, the more likely they are to get through without break- age. Palms grown in wooden tubs, as many of the larger sizes are now- days, are a much simpler proposition to the packer than those grown in large pots, the tubs being practically unbreakable, and only requiring some packing over the top to prevent the soil from falling out, after which they m^iy be cleated into a box, arid the tops properly protected so that a trip of a thousand miles will have but little effect vipon them. Until frosty weather, the less pack- ing there is around the foiiage of the plants the better, so as to avoid heat- ing, and in the case of small plants a single tie around the foliage may be enough, the plants being then cleated in rows across the end of the box. As soon as there is danger that the packages may be exposed to frost, jt becomes necessary to pack in tight cases, and also to wrap the plants thoroughly in paper. Packing material is a considerable item to the shipper, for the cost of all such materials is higher than formerly, and that of lumber in particular, but if one de- sires to do a paying shipping business in plants it is not wise to skimp in packing, for the replacement of in- jured stock will soon eat up any ap- parent saving in packing cost. Frost- proof packages of plants are almost an impossibility if the packages lie out on a railroad platform long enough for the frost to penetrate the packing, but still plants may be packed in such a way as to insure their safe arrival in moderately cold weather. In September and October lo.ng dis- tance shipments may safely be made by fast freight, but in winter the only way to ship tender plants is by ex- press, and there is much risk even in the latter method, for expressmen are not all careful with the goods they 570 The American Florist. Oct. 4, handle. The shipper of palms has many things to consider in order to get the goods through to the purchaser in proper condition, but the latter has also some responsibilities apart from payiT'- the bill, and one of these is to unpack the plants carefully, to pot them up promptly, if they have been shipped out of pots, and then to give them a little care for a time un- til they recover from the journey. Plants that have just been taken out of a box in which they may have "hi- bernated" for a week or more, should be placed in a shaded house, given a good watering at the root, and also syringed overhead once or twice a day until they recover, and if the house in which they are placed can be kept somewhat close for a few days it will also be a help. The exposure of these new arrivals to the full sun and wind often results in the loss of some fo- liage that might be saved with a little attention to these cultural details. In short, the use of a little common sense and the powers of observation that most plantsmen are blessed with will do much to insure cordial relations between the buyer and the seller of palms, and may avoid some of those reproachful epistles from dissatisfied customers with which most plant deal- ers have had some experience. W. H. Taplin. Bedding Plants. It begins to feel like autumn and the foliage of the trees is taking on a ripe look and getting a tinge of brown, reminding us that frosts may be expected at any time from now on. This should prompt the man who has stocks of bedding and other plants to care for and work up to get busy, making the most of every day to get in the cuttings and such tender plants as are wanted to save. Geraniums — Cuttings of geraniums should go into the propagating bed as quickly as they can be made. This is the best time for them to root. Do not put it off longer until the frost has nip- ped them or they have suffered from the rains. To make the cuttings trim off all the surplus leaves, leaving only enough at the top to sustain the cut- ting. These also can be trimmed back a little; the length of the cutting de- pends on the wood that is being worked on. Some varieties under cer- tain growth conditions will make long jointed growths, so that it will be necessary to leave a good length to the cutting, but the main point to take into consideration is to make the cut fit the base of the cutting where the wood is just medium — not too soft or over-ripe. We practice the method of making the cut close to the joint. They root quicker and there is no long end liable to rot. The one most im- portant item for the successful propa- gation of geraniums is clean, sharp, fresh sand that will allow the water to pass'freely through it and not scum up. Also, another important consid- eration is that the propagating bench is not situated in a shady or dark position. After geranium cuttings have been in the sand three or four days they begin to stiffen up. From this time they like plenty of light. If there is good light the cuttings can be held in the sand longer — a very im- portant feature on a great many places where chrysanthemums are occupying the benches intended for the geraniums after they come from the propagating beds. The sand to receive the cuttings should be well firmed down, then the cuttings run in rows, after which give them a good watering in, so that the sand is well settled around the cut- ting. They can then remain until the sand shows signs of dryness again. The worst trouble that we have to con- tend with in the propagation of ger- aniums is the black rotting of the stems. This we have found to be more due to a sappy cutting than to wet sand. Give the cuttings . plenty of light and fresh air, together with a steady bottom heat (when conditions of temperature demand it) and an even temperature of 56 degrees. If they must remain in the sand any length of time after they are rooted hold the sand a little to the dry side and give them a cooler temperature. It is sometimes necessary to carry Old-Fashioned Philadelphia Bouquet. Killarney Roses. Valley. Real Lace and Chiffon. Made by London Flower Shop, Ltd.. Philadelphia. Pa. some of the stock plants for later cut- tings. These should be trimmed back and potted into 4-inch pots. They can be stood around at the edges of the walks until a better place is ready for them. Also some of these plants from the field can be worked up into speci- men plants if potted on and cared for. Choose the strongest, pot up into 6- inch pots, set them in a cool, light place and hold a little dry until new growth starts, after which they re- quire generous treatment. Shift along into larger pots as their growth de- mands it. Coleus, heliotrope, salvia and all ten- der plants of this character should be propagated at once before frost touches them. They root readily and grow , freely, so that large surplus stocks are not necessary to carry, but enough to provide sufficient plants for every re- quirement should be arranged for. Ageratum, pilea, cuphea, lantana and ; petunias are also in this class. - Alternantheras. — These ought to be . rooted now and ready for potting or| putting in flats, according to the; method followed. These plants carry ; over much better in a very light sandy' soil that will warm" up quickly than they do in a stiff soil that will remain i cold. They require lots of heat and little water during the winter. The \ method of propagating at this time rather than carry over the old stock plants is followed out by most grow- ers who grow these plants in large ■ quantities, but the plants can be lifted from the outside, trimmed back, potted into 3-inch pots, set in a warm place (not necessarily in the full light) held a little to the dry side and used for propagating or dividing up early next spring. Echeverias. — These are used in large quantities at the cemeteries in bed- ding with alternantheras. They should be lifted before the frost touches them. Pull them up and set close together in shallow flats and set along the edges of the walks in a cool house, away from drips; they can remain here for a week or ten days, if neces- sary, until the other stock that is more pressing is taken care of. Be- fore planting them into their winter quarters all withered or decayed leaves should be removed, also a few of the largest of the outside leaves can be rubbed off and the root stem trimmed back to about an inch from the plant. They should be set close together in the soil and watered in, then held to the dry side and kept cool all winter. It must be borne in mind that these plants contain a great deal of water in their composition, therefore are able to stand it quite a little while without much water. They are quickly ruined by over- watering. They need a very light sandy soil, the same as used for the alternantheras, and if planted on benches do not have the soil any deep- er than 3 inches. Full light and air on every favorable occasion, together with cool temperature are necessary to carry them over successfully. Hydrangea hortensis. — While not in the same class as bedding plants these are greatly used for spring sales. The plants now in the field should be lifted and potted according to the size of the plants. Set them in a cool, shady place, water them thoroughly at the start and give syringings on bright days until root action again takes place. These field-grown plants give the best results when they are kept growing slowly all winter in a cool temperature and the roots held a little to the dry side until they show signs of starting up into active growth again about the latter part of January, when they should be pushed along ac- cording to the time they are needed for vines. Vincas. — These should be lifted from the field before the frost has hardened them up or they will lose a great many of their leaves. There is no bet- ter place for them than the edges of the benches in the carnation houses, but it should be a place where they will not get bruised by continually knocking against them. The canna roots should also be taken care of before the frost penetrates very far down the stems, making them liable to rot. C. W. Johnson. I9I3- The American Florist. 571 THE LOWER EXPRESS RATES Effective October 15. The Interstate Commerce Commission on July UG, llMo, handed down an opinion having the force of law which changes and systematizes express rates in interstate commerce all over the country. The changes are for the most part reductions. Rates on long hauls and on packages of less than 100 pounds have been greatly reduced. The commission also requires the joint publication of all rates in one book, establishes a block system for the finding of rates and the use of a joint receipt. The commission has also issued a classification of all commodities which may be shipped by express which is to prevail in inter- state commerce. The new rates are to go into effect October 15, 1913. A table showing the old and new rates from Chicago to various points in different parts of the country is given below: Present I. C. Ex. Co. Rate per C. maximum first-class package rates per Portland. Me Concord. N. H Burlington. Vt Boston, Mass Newport, R. I Hartford, Conn New York. N. Y Albany, N. Y BuEfalo, N. Y Pittsburg, Pa Georgetown, Del Baltimore, Md Washington, D. C. ... Norfolk, Va Richmond, Va Atlantic City, N. J. .. Philadelphia. Pa Wheeling. W. Va Wilmington, N. C Charleston, S. C Savannah, Ga Atlanta, Ga Tampa, Fla Jacksonville, Pla Mobile, Ala Birmingham, Ala Vicksburg, Miss Memphis. Tenn Nashville, Tenn Knoxville, Tenn Louisville, Kiy Williamsburg, Ky Cleveland, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Evansville. Ind Indianapolis, Ind Ft. Wayne, Ind Detroit, Mich Grand Rapids, Mich. . . Marquette, Mich Milwaukee, Wis Green Bay, Wis La Crosse, Wis Duluth, Minn Minneapolis, Minn Dubuque, Iowa Davenport, Iowa Sioux City. Iowa yargo, N. D Bismarck, N. D Billings, Mont Helena, Mont Boise, Idaho Clieyenne, Wyo Denver, Colo Colorado Springs, Colo. Santa Fe, N. M St. Louis, Mo Kansas City, Mo Little Rock. Ark New Orleans. La Galveston. Texas Ft. Worth. Texas El Paso, Texas Guthrie, Okla Topeka, Kans Omaha, Neb Aberdeen, S. D Phoenix, Ariz Tucson, Ariz Salt Lake City, Utah . Seattle. Wash Portland, Ore Carson City, Nev San Francisco, Cal. . . . Los Angeles, Cal San Diego, Cal 100 lbs. 100 lbs. 50 lbs. 25 lbs. 10 lbs. 5 lbs 3.00 2.65 1.42 .81 .44 .32 2.75 2.55 1.37 .79 .43 .32 3.25 2.45 1.32 .76 .42 .31 2.50 2.50 1.35 .77 .43 .31 3.00 2.55 1.37 .79 .43 .32 3.00 2.55 1.37 .79 .43 .32 2.50 2.50 1.30 .75 .42 .31 2.25 2.30 1.20 .70 .41 .30 1.75 1.80 1.00 .60 .36 .28 1.75 1.70 .95 .57 .35 .27 2.75 2.45 1.32 .76 .42 .31 2.25 2.25 1.22 .70 .40 .30 2.25 2.25 1.22 .70 .40 .30 2.75 2.85 1.52 .86 .46 .33 2.75 2.60 1.40 .80 .44 .32 2.75 2.50 1.30 .75 .42 .31 2.25 2.30 1.20 .70 .41 .30 1.75 1.60 .90 .50 .34 .27 4.00 3.20 1.70 .95 .49 .35 4.75 3.40 1.80 1.00 .52 .36 5.00 3.20 1.70 .95 .49 .35 3.75 2.60 1.40 .80 .44 .32 6.00 4.00 2.10 1.15 .58 .39 5.00 3.45 1.82 1.01 .52 .36 4.00 2.95 1.57 .89 .47 .34 3.50 2.40 1.30 .75 .40 .31 3.50 2.65 1.42 .81 .44 .32 2.75 2.10 1.17 .70 .40 .30 2.50 1.75 .97 .59 .35 .28 3.00 2.40 1.30 .75 .42 .31 1.50 1.25 .72 .46 .30 .25 2.50 2.00 1.10 .65 .38 .29 1.50 1.40 .80 .50 .32 .26 1.50 1.25 .72 .46 .30 .25 1.50 1.50 .85 .52 .33 .26 1.50 1.25 .72 .46 .30 .25 1.25 1.00 .60 .40 .28 .24 .75 1.00 .60 .40 .28 .24 1.25 1.25 .72 .46 .30 .25 1.25 1.00 .60 .40 .28 .24 1.75 2.05 1.12 .65 .38 .29 .75 .90 .55 .34 .27 .23 1.25 1.45 .82 .51 .32 .20 1.50 1.35 .77 .49 .31 .26 2.25 2.40 1.30 .75 .41 .31 2.00 2.00 1.10 .64 .38 .29 1.25 1.00 .60 .40 .28 .24 •1.25 1.00 .60 .40 .28 .24 2.00 2.45 1.32 .76 .42 .31 1.50 1.40 .80 .50 .32 .26 2.00 2.10 1.15 .66 .38 .29 3.50 2.65 1.42 .81 .44 .32 3.75 3.10 1.65 .91 .47 .34 5.25 4.10 2.15 1.17 .59 .39 4.25 3.85 2.02 1.11 .56 .38 7.00 5.95 3.07 1.64 .77 .49 3.75 3.45 1.82 1.01 .52 .36 2.75 2.25 1.22 .71 .40 .30 2.00 2.25 1.22 .71 .40 .30 3.25 3.15 1.67 .94 .49 .35 3.25 3.05 1.62 .91 .48 .34 4.50 3.65 1.92 1.06 .54 .37 7.00 5.40 2.80 1.50 .72 .46 8.00 6.55 3.37 1.79 .83 .52 9.75 7.85 4.02 2.11 .96 .58 5.50 4.15 2.17 1.19 .59 .40 5.50 4.25 2.22 1.20 .60 .40 5.50 4.30 2.25 1.24 .61 .40 7.50 4.75 2.47 1.34 .65 .43 lO.OO 8.00 4.10 2.15 .98 .59 10.50 7.15 3.67 1.94 .89 .55 8.00 6.60 3.40 1.80 .84 .52 11.50 8.60 4.40 2.30 1.03 .62 11.50 8.85 4.52 2.36 1.06 .63 12.00 8.65 4.42 2.31 1.04 .62 11.50 9.30 4.75 2.47 1.11 .65 11.50 8.90 4.55 2.37 1.07 .63 11.50 9.10 4.65 2.42 1.09 .64 The following items taken from the classification will interest the trade . First Class. — Growing plants in pots, crated, baskets (nested or crated), glass, show cases crated, and cut flow- ers, go at first-class rates. Second Class. — Seeds, scions, bulbs. Cape jasmines, cuttings (not cut flowers), ferns (cut), fertilizer, greens, moss, mushroom spawn, dormant plants, etc. Growing plants not in pots and so crated that they are not exposed. Over First Class. — Growing plants in pots, baskets not crated and show cases set up go at twice the first class rate. Empty flower baskets, boxes or crates will be returned, under 15 lbs., 10c, and over 15 lbs., 15c each. Empty refrigerator boxes that have contained flowers, 25c each. Second-class rates are 25 per cent less than first-class, except that all packages of less than ten pounds will be charged as ten pounds unless the flrst-class rate is less, then the first- class rate on the actual weight will prevail. The new law, or more properly opin- ion for that is the modest name of this revolutionary document, not only reduces rates but reduces the number of rules and regulations of express companies and publishes in one book what required 21 massive volumes to put forth before. The block system that has been adopted is much like the system in use in the parcel post, but there are no zones, each block having a number and the rates are so printed that given one block number the rates to and from all others may be found with little trouble. There is an exhaustive classification which divides the merchandise carried into three classes. All rates are based on this classification. There is also a uniform express re- ceipt which must be given in all cases and which is a legal contract, and is not filled with provisions that do not mean anything and could not be en- forced as many of the old forms were. Among the changes is a rule making the shipper responsible for all pack- ages improperly addressed, the express company having been responsible here- tofore if the receipt and the address did not agree. The limit of time in which to make complaint is set to four months, and in which to sue a year. Shipments of perishable goods con- sisting of more than one package may be sent with a label on one package only. Intrastate Rates. It must be borne in mind that the commission has no jurisdiction over intrastate trafiic and so the new rates do not apply on shipments to and from points in the same state. In many states express rates are con- trolled by railroad and warehouse commissions and these will probably adopt the I. C. C. rates or at least the block system of expressing the rates. On October 15, however, the only rates that will be changed will be those on shipments that must pass from one state to another. No Trouble from the Companies. Though the express companies so far have steadfastly refused to make any announcements of any kind in the matter, the western officials at least do not seem to anticipate a fight on the Interstate Commerce Commission's ruling. It seems as if the express companies have been reading the signs of the times and decided that the less attention they attract to themselves the longer they will be able to con- tinue in business. The general feeling among officials of the big express companies here is that the companies will be granted an extension of time in which to print tariffs and make other preparations before the new rates are put into effect. The general agent of one company stated that the actual work involved in getting out the necessary tariffs would make it impossible for the com- panies to comply with the law before the first of January. In the general western manager's office of another company it was unofficially stated that the tariffs were now on the press and would be all ready by the fifteenth of October in case the word came from the president of the company to go ahead. In the same office it was also unofficially stated that the company's new tariffs would differ from the Inter- state Commerce Commission's in one or two minor points that would be left to be adjusted. 572 The American Florist. Oct. 4, SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Hydrangeas. The hydrangea plants in the field should be now potted and made ready for winter quarters. If the plants have still a strong- succulent growth they can be left standing out where the wood will be given a chance to ripen off. After potting they should be given a good watering that the soil may be settled around the roots, but after that the plants should be spar- ingly watered. The main object at this time is to harden the plants off and ripen them up. Never mind if the foliage wilts to some extent, for it is desirable that this should all drop off before storing away for the winter. A few frosts will be of benefit, but as the weather is uncertain they should be placed in a position where they can be conveniently covered and protected from a severe freeze. While It is de- sirous to harden up the wood and plump up the flowering bud yet too hard a freeze will kill the bud. As soon as well ripened they should be placed in cool quarters, where they will remain dormant until it is time to start them. Cannas. As soon as the frost kills the cannas, preparations should be made for the storing of the stock plants for next year. The tops should be cut off about six inches above the ground and removed from the field and not left lying around to attract cut worm mill- ers. The roots should be dug and each variety should be carefully kept sep- arate so that there will be no chance of their being mixed another season. Unless the weather is very severe they can be allowed to dry off a little before being housed, but if there is any chance of the night temperature dropping be- low the freezing point it is much bet- ter to get them under safe covering at once. "Under a bench in a cool house is one of the best places to keep them during the winter months, but if the soil under the bench is inclined to be moist, boards should be placed running lengthwise of the bench and the canna roots placed upon these. They must, however, be looked over occasionally to see that they do not run too dry, for there is just as much danger of losing the plants by their drying up as there is by their rotting from an excess of moisture. In placing the clumps under the bench set each variety by itself and leave space enough between It and an- other variety that it will be impossible, no matter what may happen, for them to get mixed. Mark each variety with a label, written plainly and in full. It takes but a few seconds longer to write the name in full and abbreviations are to be deprecated; we have known cases where the man who always does things in a hurry to abbreviate the name so short that when he tried to read them six months later he could not make out what name he intended to write. This is often a case where "haste makes waste." Attach the labels in such a manner that they will not become mis- placed or lost. Early Firing. "Economy is wealth." This maxim has been drilled into the young for gen- erations, but false economy is waste. And to put off starting the fires until all the plants have cold feet, and have received a check that is going to take them two or three months from which to recover is false economy. As soon as the temperature in the house drops below the point at which it should be maintained, it well pays to start the fires. Many nights at this time of the year at 8 o'clock the temperature out- side will be above 60°, but by morn- ing it has dropped to 40°, and if the houses are closed the glass will be cov- ered with moisture, the house cold and damp. This condition is not at all conducive to good growth, and gives the plant a check from which it often takes it some time to recover. It is far better and a money-making propo- sition to have the fires going and the proper temperatures maintained. The small expense of a little coal burned and the few weeks' wages of a night foreman that are necessary will be more than made up in the excellence of the crop. At this season of the year there will occur cold, stormy days when a little heat will be necessary to keep up the growing temperature all day. This is the time to look over all the piping and see if the boilers are working right. If steam heat is used see that none of the pipes have dropped from their fastenings and have made pockets in the circulation. If this has happened, fasten them up and straighten out the flows. Turn on the valves and see if they leak, and if they do repack them; in fact, it is good policy to repack all valves every fall, whether they actually need it or not, for they will require it before the win- ter is over. This early firing will also give the opportunity to spread sulphur and nicotine extracts on the pipes and keep the insects and mildew from get- ting a foothold. Looking at this ques- tion from all sides, early firing is an economical proposition and should not be neglected. Des Moines, Ia. — A resolution to erect a $6,000 greenhouse in Union park has been voted down by the city council. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. With reference to the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association, I want to say that it eventually will give pres- tige and power to all its members who have the foresight to increase its membership by bringing in new ap-" plicants, and also to bear in mind that not only new members, but the character and qualitj' of the members. If properly developed, we have one of the most important factors for the progress our business has yet devel- oped in recent years. This slogan "Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association" if used on all your correspondence, advertisements, or even on your own glass fronts, will have the eltect of having patrons ask what the object is, and by knowledge of its doings, etc., you will impress them with such information as will surely be the means of new business in this direction. It could be made in due time to carry as much dignity in being a member of the F. T. D. in connection with flowers, as there is in being a stock broker and a mem- ber of the Stock Exchange. In other words, the F. T. D. could be to the florist what the Stock Exchange Is to the broker. This can eventually be worked out when we have sufficient members In good standing in all cities and towns: throughout our country, properly im- bued with the fact that it is not only organized for financial gain but also for conveniences to one another as well as to our customers in times of emergencies, etc. This is one of the points of our association we must not lose sight of, that we should fill an order for our brother florists even at no profit if necessary to ourselves, so- that the order is filled creditably. It will eventually be the means of more business and in that way, will be a gain in the end. Of course, these prob- lems can be worked out later as we become better acquainted by meeting one another at conventions and flower shows, so that we can better give our views and experiences in filling orders on hurry calls, as we are asked to do, and are asking others to do. I merely mention this, because only last week HYDRANGEA IN BASKET. '9^3' The American Florist. 573 one of our patrons left a small order, to be delivered in a small town in New Jersey, and we telegraphed it to our good brother liorist, and he lilled the order after haviiiK to send his automobile some fifteen miles over tlie road speeially with this package, as he would not have had time to cateh the funeral any other way. We surely appreciated the service and immedi- ately sent a letter of gratitude as well and used whenever and wherever possible, something similar to the idea now being used by the Macl Randolph St ^iF"NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send] Cut Flower Department. VALLEY-ONCIDIUMS-CATTLEYAS-DENDROBI CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Good Vellow and ^ Roses-Americon Beauties SOUlhern Wild SmIlaX* We can supply it on short notice. Easter Lilies - Carnations - Grei NOTICE:— We earnestly advise Night tetter Telegrams or Special Delivery when shipments should be made Saturdf days. Our City Store after October 1st, will be open until 6 P. M. daily and noon on Sundays and Holidays. RED PURPLE RUSCUS ^^^^' GREEN Per pound, 65 cents. Imported Green Ruscus Wreatiis Sizes: 12-inch, $3.00; 14-inch, $4.00; 16-inch, $5.00; and 18-inch, $6.50 per dozen Red Ruscus Wreatiis, Own Malie 12-inch, $3.00 per dczen; 14-inch, $4.50 per dozen; 16-inch, $6.00 per dozen; ' $7.50 per dozen. Best article for cemetery use. Make it a point to use Poehlmann's. Cover Tliose Bare Walls with Cork Bi New lot just arrived, $7.00 per 100 lbs. ' Try a sample assortment. V our new supply catalog. ^9^3- The American Florist. 583 BROS. CO. distance Phone, i^ U ■ /> M i^ £\ ■ W 1 indoiph 35. V/Oll^A^Uvr^ ILL« Plant Department. Ul orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent direct to eenhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. st Field-Grown Carnation Plants Mayday and 10,000 Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Best Grafted Rose Stock. imey, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $60.00 per 1,000. F. O. B. Morton Grove, 111. Supreme Qoality Own Root Stock. Melody, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. m - Blooming Plants - Decorative Stock Tn order to make room we offer for a short time only extra choice stock of bush plants only Mi I of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. 5H-inch, 35c each; $3.00 per doz.; mll[]}S 6-inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to $1.25 each. I Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta " from 75c to $1.50 each Glauca, from $1.00 to $2.00 each Compacta, from $1.00to$2.00 each Bxtra large specimens of all vari- ieties from $2.U0 up to $3.00 and $4.00 each. B, green and variegated, about 10 leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c af; Green, 10c per leaf. > Peppers and Cherries. !r to make room we offer an tionally fine lot of Well Berried Highly Colored Cluster Peppers .00 per 1000. eddeliana, 3-in., $15.00 per 100. ns, all leading varieties, $3.00 per S26.00 per 1000. Each. Veitchil, 6-in $1.50 " 7-in $2.00to 2.50 Stica, strong stock 50 to 1.00 idurata, 6-inch 3.50 Rubbers l.BOto 2.50 IS Sprengeri— 1., per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. L, per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. IS Plumosus Nanus— ich per 100, $3.50 ich " 6.00 ich " 12.00 strong, 4-inch " 15.00 Crotons in variety, strong, 4-in., doz. $6.03 Grevillea RobUSta, strong, 4-inch, 8c each. Umbrella Plants, 4in., 10c each. Areca Lutscens, 6-inch, $1.50 each. PlioenixRoebelenil,6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each i»A.r^i^® Kentia Belmoreana Size Heiplit No. Leaves Eachi Doz. 4-iu.pot, 12toi6in. , — 35c $4 20 5-in.pot, 18to22in. , 6-7 76c 6-in. pot, 28 to 30 in. , 6-7 1 50 7-in. pot, 31to36in. , 6-7 2.50 8-in. pot, 36 to 46 in. , 6-7 3.50 to 4 00 9-in. tub, 54 to 60 in. , 6-7 7 00 Specimens, prices onjapplication. Kentia Forsteriana 4-in. pot. 15tol8in. — 35c $4.20 6-in. pot, 34 to 36 in 6 1.50 . 7-in. pot. 36to40in. 6 2.50 8 in. pot. 46to50in. , 6-7 4.00 • 8-in. pot, 52to64in , 6-7 5.00 9-in. tub. 56 to 62 in. , 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs. $10.00 to $15.00. Made Up Kentia Belmoreana in Tubs Size Height No. of plants Each 7-in. tub, 22 to 24 in. 3 to 4 $2.50 7-in. tub, 26 to 28 in. 4 3.50 Made Up Kentia Forsteriana in Tubs 6-in. pot, 24 to 26 in. 3 1.00 6-in. pot, 30 to 34 in. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 in. 3 2.50 8-in, tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.60 8-in. tub, 44 to 48 in. 4-5 5.00 9-in. tub, 48 to 54 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 54 to 56 in. 8-9 10.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs, 5^2 to 65^ feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15.00 to $20.00. 584 The American Florist. Oct. 4, CHRYSANTHEMDM5 We are recognized as headquarters for the Choicest Commercial FlOWers and have nine large new houses all planted in Single stem Mums. Our Golden Glow and White and Yellow Frosts are the finest ever seen in this market. BEAUTIES. 36 inch and over per doz , $3.00 24-80 inch " 2.00 20 inch " 1.50 15 inch " 1.00 Short lengths 3-4 cents each. We are now cutting a fine lot of Roses. Pink KUlarney, White Killarney, Rhea Reids, Sunbursts. Billingdon. Mrs. Shawyer, Richmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Medium " $4,00-5.00 Short " 3 00 Price List: Roses — Our selection In lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. CHRVSANTBEMUMS CARNATIONS-Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100. Short " .. ..$3.00 2.00 VAILEY. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $1.50-$2.00 Bronze Galax " 1.50 Adiantum per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri " 2.00- 8.00 Yellow per doz .... $2 50-$4.00 White " 2.00- 8.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. Buy your flowers direct of the grower. BASSEH & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CBICifiO, ILL. Chicago BUSINESS VERY GOOD. Business last week was very good and none of the local wholesalers have any complaint whatever to make. There was a slight falling off in trade on Monday, September 30, but this is usually the case at the close of a month. Several large weddings and many store decorations called for a large amount of stock, consequently the market was well cleaned "up each day. American Beauty roses were in great demand and the growers that were fortunate in having a good sup- ply, reaped the benefit. Killarney and White Killarney were also in good demand, but Richmond did not move ^ny too well, except when there was no other stock obtainable. The new roses are meeting with ready sale and some fancy Mrs. Geo. Shawyer are now seen prominently displayed in the windows of the down town stores. Sunburst roses are having their usual good sale and the same can be said of Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Carna- tions have advanced considerably in price and have improved greatly in quality. While asters are still seen at some of the stores, the supply is limited and they are not much of a factor in the market at present. Gladi- oli are still arriving in good num- bers. Chrysanthemums are arriving in larger quantities and some choice chrysolora made their appearance this week. Lily of the valley is having a good call and the same can be said of orchids. Gardenias, both local and eastern grown stoclc, are now obtainable. Smilax is very scarce. Some fine boxwood is now offered as well as ferns. The supply houses are busy making preparations for the fall trade and the wholesale, plant growers are now shipping a large quantity of stock. The retail trade has improved wonderfully the past week and the outlook for fall in all lines is very bright. "General trade conditions," ac- cording to Dun's Review, "testify to slow but steady advance. Trading defaults are lower, payments through the banks exhibit substantial gain and, notwithstanding heavy October settlements at hand, money is easier. A favorable factor is the readiness with which readjustments are reached In the lines most affected by the new tariff. Bank clearings of $305,399,420 exceed those of corresponding week last year by 5.5 per cent. NOTES. The Retail Florists' Association held a meeting at the Grand Pacific Hotel last Thursday, September 25, when about 30 members were present. Sev- eral committees were appointed which will make their report at a meeting to be held this week at 170 West Jackson boulevard. This organization already consists of 77 paid up members whose object is mainly to further the inter- ests of the retail florist. Several members of the trade at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Otto Goerisch, which was held on the morn- ing of September 27. The employes of the A. L. Randall Co., sent a beau- tiful floral offering and many other designs from the trade were very much in evidence. The Florists' team under the leader- ship of Ernest Farley won one game in the opening of the North Chicago League last week, which is a' very good showing, for the members of the teams in that aggregation have a rep- utation as bowlers. Joseph Papacek had a nice order this week which called for 222 bouquets. Mrs. Papacek has been suffering more or less the past few weeks from blood poisoning of the right hand which re- sulted from the scratch of a rose thorn. Joseph Ziska has rearranged things somewhat in his store and now has more floor space, which was much needed for his rapidly growing sup- ply business. John Ziska is helping out at the store for a few weeks. Fred Lautenschlager, Kroeschell Bros. Co.'s hustling boiler man, is at- tending the annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, which is being held at Toledo, O., this week. Geo. Pieser reports that the decora- tions for the banquet of the Illinois Bankers' Association, given at the Ho- tel La Salle, on September 24, consist- ed of 80 large floral centerpieces. Albert Schneider, of Oak Park, suf- fered a broken rib last week when he was thrown from a buggy when his horse took fright at an automobile and ran away. At Erne & Klingel's store business Is very good and the daily shipments of stock are disposed of to ready buyers at an early hour. Curtis Kindler, of the Raedlein Bas- ket Co., has returned from a delightful outing in the wilds of northern Wis- consin. The state fair at Springfield this year will open on October 3 and will continue until October 11, inclusive. Miss Ruth Wattman, formerly with the E. C. Amling Co., is now with the Atlas Floral Co. Sinner Bros, will grow Boston ferns in their new house, which is nearly completed. Chas. W. McKellar is receiving reg- ular shipments of eastern-grown gar- denias. 1913- The American Florist. 585 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. BEAUTIES Best Crop We Have Had in Years. Unsurpassed Quality in all Lengths. Good Supply of Choice Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$3 00 36inchstems 2 50 30 inch stems „ 2 25 24 inch stems „ 2 00 20 inch stems ,, 175 15 inch stems ,, 150 12 inch stems , 125 Short Beauties $4 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond . Specials $10 00 Killarney S Select $6 00 to 8 00 White KiUarney... ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Current Price List Mrs. Aaron Ward , Per 100 Sunburst V Specials $10 00 Sunrise ) Medium 8 00 Bulgarie ^ Short $4 00 to " "" Roses, our selection Carnations 1 50 to Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 00 to $3 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 6 00 3 00 2 50 4 00 1 00 BEAUTIES Large supply of perfect flowers in all lengths of stems well laden with luxuriant foliage. white-Killarneys-Pink And all the other leading Roses as well as Lilies, Valley, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, and Everything Else Seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. The family of Nicholas Kuell was driven to the street early on the morning of September 24, when fire started in the boiler room of his green- house and spread rapidly to the sleep- ing quarters above. Mr. Kuell car- ried his wife and two children to safety, then turned in an alarm. The loss was $2,000. A. Li. Vaughan was well pleased with the week's business at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store. His firm had an extra large supply of asters last week, which helped considerably in filling orders during the shortage of other flowers. N. J. Wietor, of Wietor Bros., says that Mrs. Weitor, who recently under- went a successful operation at the Chicago Union Hospital, was removed to her home this week. The C. C. F. A. bowling league will open its season at Bensinger's "West Randolph street alleys next Wednes- day, October 8, at 8 p. m. Lubliner & Trinz will be open for business at their new store, 41 South Wabash avenue, after October 15. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is having a good call for chrys- anthemums, which are now a leader at this store. A. T. Eichel, of 4228 North Fortieth avenue, is installing a new Kroeschell boiler and reports funeral and wedding work steady. Ed. Misiwicz has returned from De- troit, Mich., where he attended a meet- ing of the Polish National Alliance Society. Henry Kusick, of Kansas City, Mo., was here on business this week. 586 The American Florist. Oct. 4, WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, : : CHICAGO. Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock in All Lengths. CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Per lOO Extra special % 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good ; 4.00 to B.OO American Beauties Per Dozen 48-in, stems $4 00 36-in. stems 3 00 30-in. stems 2 50 Per Dozen 24 in. stems $2 00 15-in. stems 1 BO 12-in. stems 1 25 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. per loo per loo Extra special % 7.00 | Medium $4 00 Selects 6 00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 6 00 I Short stems 2.00 Roses, our selection $3 00 CARNATIONS $1.50 to $2 00 HARRISII $12 50 to 15 00 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMILAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100.. 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.50 SPRENGSRI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch SO August Poehlmann says that Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s business during the past three months has exceeded all expectations, considering the unsettled condition the country over. He is look- ing forward to a banner fall trade and with the preparations in order his firm will be able to handle it with ease. Guy French, who has been drafted for two weeks' jury service has the sym- pathy of the local baseball fans, for unless court adjourns, he will be unable to attend the city series except prob- ably a game on Sunday. The plant department has just received an im- portation of 16,000 palms. John Poehl- mann says that the receipts of short and medium stemmed American Beauty roses at the city salesrooms are now much larger. The grim reaper again visited the home of one of the A. L. Randall Co.'s employes last week, when Wm. Lor- man's father was accidentally shot on September 25 while Policeman William Allen was pursuing three bandits down Larrabee street. The bullet which was intended for one of the fleeing bandits struck an iron telephone pole at the corner of an alley where Mr. Lorman was standing, and deflected, striking him in the right temple and killing him instantly. The funeral was held on September 28 and the floral offerings from the trade were many and beauti- ful. "Wm. Lorman, Jr., fills the posi- tion of shipping clerk at the A. L. Randall Co.'s store and is one of eight children who survive their parent. B. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. Co., and Mrs. Pieser have returned from a delightful two months' visit near Win- nipeg, Canada, where they were the guests of Mrs. Pieser's nephew, who is in charge of the feeding system of the Canadian Pacific railroad. He placed his new Peerless car at the disposal of his guests and Mr. Pieser and wife spent the greater portion of their time touring the neighboring country. The veteran wholesaler says that the Cana- dian country offers unlimited oppor- tunities for ambitious young men, and advises the younger generation to give this subject a little thought. At Percy Jones' store business has been brisk, and this is especially true in the cut flower department, where H. Van Gelder's able manager, F. J. Simon, presides. When the writer called this week every one of the force was busy filling shipping orders, not to say anything of the local trade which also had to be taken care of. The supply department is now mailing a new list of unusual bargains. At Bassett & Washburn's store the daily shipments of chrysanthemums consist of choice Golden Glow, White and Yellow October Frost and Chryso- lora. E. B. Washburn was seen at the store this week and his many friends are pleased to find him looking so well. Mr. Washburn and family will return to their home in Pasadena, Calif., later this month. Miss Mary Winzler, formerly with Raske, the West Jackson Boulevard florist, was married on September 25. Miss Harriet Kohl, formerly with the Williams Flower Shop, will be married on October 3. Miss Hirschberg, of the Atlas Floral Co., has resigned her posi- tion and will go to housekeeping soon. 'Nuff said. Thos. Best of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo., who arranged the dec- orations at the St. Bride's church for the Stuppy-Eberhart wedding which oc- curred in this city on September 25, returned home the following Friday. Frank Stuppy, a brother of the groom, returned the day previous. John Mangel filled a large wedding order at South Bend, Ind., on Septem- ber 27, which was one of the busiest days he has had for many months. A neatly arranged basket of the new rose, Mrs. George Shawyer, nearly al- ways occupies the most prominent place in his elaborate window displays. At A. Lange's store on East Madison street, the fall season is opening with a rush and the report here is that funeral orders are very numerous. Dan Cupid seems to be quite busy also and it is surprising how many wedding orders are being filled at this establish- ment this month. There was a fire in the building that Bassett & Washburn occupy on Tues- day night, September 30. The store in the rear of the building formerly occu- pied by E. H. Hunt was burned a trifle but Bassett & Washburn suffered no damage whatever. At Zech & Mann's store long- stemmed American Beauty roses are arriving in large quantities. A fancy grade of the new rose, Mrs. Geo. Shaw- yer, from the Benthey greenhouses, is making a big hit with the local buy- ers. W. J. Keimel thinks that the new rose. Milady, is the best red rose grown today. Wendland & Keimel grow 6,0G0 of them and the average daily cut dur- ing the month of September was 750. California CBRYSANTBEMUMS Of all kinds, colors, quality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. Vaughan's Seed Store unpacked last week a large importation of French flower baskets in elegant new models for fall and winter flower store trade, with special novelty bamboo frames for displaying cut orchids. The next regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the La Salle Hotel, Room 104, next Thurs- day, October 9. Walter S. McGee will read a paper on fertilizers at this meeting. The Geo. "Wittbold Co.'s retail de- partment filled an order for the Hub this week which called for 3,000 colonial bouquets. The Hub presented the bouquets to its patrons on Septem- ber 29. Harry S. Garland is now with the Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kinzie street, dealers in valves, flue cleaners, steam traps, etc. M. Goerger, carnation grower for F. F. Scheel, of Schermerville, is visiting with his family at Green Bay, Wis. W. N. Rudd will lecture before the Women's Club at Galesburg on Orna- mental Planting, October 4. Simpson's store, which was remod- eled during the summer months, now presents a fine appearance. D. B. Freres is showing sorne fine roses which are grown at the Adam Zender greenhouses. H. O. Winch has joined the John Kruchten force and is now keeping the firm's books. Russell Rector, one of the promising young men in the trade, is now with Percy Jones. W. W. Fuller, the Ravenswood flor- ist, finds a great improvement in coun- ter trade. i9i3- The American Florist. 587 H. >VAN G ELDER, Pres. L. M. JONES, Secy. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS You are assured of receiving the best quality of stock at the lowest possible prices, BECAUSE we are specialists in this line and sell our stock quickly at the most reasonable market prices, not allowing any waste, which invariably means that some one must pay exhorbitant prices to make up for the stock dumped. Our methods insure satisfaction for both Buyer and Grower. SUPPLIES You can always buy cheaper from us BECAUSE we buy for cash. BECAUSE we have no dead stock. BECAUSE we employ no traveling salesmen. BECAUSE we have no other unnecessary overhead expense. BECAUSE we buy in large quantities. We have a price list out now which everyone in the trade should have at once. BEAITIES-KILLARNEYS CARNATIONS--B0XWOOD--FERNS Everything Else Seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. Place a Regular Standing Order I With Us and You Will Always Be A Satisfied Customer. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES Central 2571 Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. The Woman's section of the Sunday Record-Herald gave Mrs. Ida Latshaw, manager of the Meredith Floral Co. of Liibertyville, a full front page write-up on September 28 and those who have not already read it would find it very interesting. Her sister, Mrs. J. B. McGuffin, also came in for a share of the bouquets and everyone who has had occasion to meet the two sisters will agree that everything the writer mentioned was true. It was the writ- er's pleasure to visit the spring open- ing at the Meredith greenhouses when it was an agreeable surprise to find that the able manager, Mrs.^ Latshaw, had such a host of friends, for the greenhouses were filled with visitors all day long. L. Hoeckner is doing a good busi- ness at his new store at 3345 North avenue, where Chas. Stewart is in charge. Mr. Hoeckner has another store on Clybourn avenue. 588. The American Florist. Oct. 4, ^^The Busiest House in Chicago. J^UAJLS — ?? Extra Large White and Yellow Blooms of the Finest Possible Quality. ROSES, CARNATIONS, GLADIOLI Wild Smilax, Ferns, and all the other seasonable stock of fine quality in quantity. (iDSnlr DI/rknrlAWi" New flower color. Best sold. fllin. YVUIlUCr Try a bottle. $1.00 postpaid. DL I" I>. Central 3154 rnOneS: Automatic 44-389 J. B. DEAMUD CO., 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Peter Reinberg is cutting a large quantity of Sunburst roses this week and tlie firm was very fortunate In having a good supply of stock in gen- eral during the shortage which pre- vailed the past week. Tim Matchen and L. Loser inspected the stock in the Reinberg greenhouse on Septem- ber 28 and are more than pleased with' the conditions of the crop. The J. B. Deamud Co. is still feat- uring asters in good supply as well as fancy chrysanthemums. "Pink Won- der," the new flower color that this firm is handling is in big demand and the results of the exhibit at the Min- neapolis convention are beginning to show. Miss Kathryn Holmes, another of the winning Vaughan's Seed Store girls, and Chas. M. Herman were mar- ried September 27. One west side girl said : "It was all so dreams-come-true- like, as Kittle had only started her hope box." Edgar Winterson, Jr., and Miss Marie Edmunds were married at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday evening, October 1. The wedding was a very quiet affair and only the inti- mate friends of both families were present. O. A. Tonner reports a brisk demand for snapdragons' of which she is show- ing a good supply of both pink and bronze. Fred Hoerber is doing double duty at Hoerber Bros.' store while his store- man, Harry Manbeim, is serving on the jury. Phil Schupp says that J. A. Bud- long's present cut of lily of the valley is the best his firm has had for some time. Robert Northam figures out that George Reinberg is due for a fine crop of Richmond roses soon. Miss Nettie Parker is again attend- ing to her duties at the Chicago Car- nation Co.'s store. Visitors : Henry Kusick, Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Donnell and sister. Fort Wayne, Ind. Sheboygan, Wis. — The attendance at the recent flower and vegetable show was disappointing owing to the stormy weather. Battle Creek, Mich. — The Battle Creek Horticultural Society will cele- brate its first anniversary October 17. Although not quite a year old now the society numbers more than 100 mem- bers. St. Louis. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES FINE. There was a great scarcity of roses Saturday and Sunday and the demand was good. Carnations were also scarce. These were good large blooms and perfect flowers. Long American Beauty roses are coming fine, not many medium or short stemned flow- ers. It is expected that chrysanthe- mums will begin about October 10. Smilax, Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri are plentiful. Gladioli and asters have shortened up somewhat. A few California violets are in but the flowers are small and there is very little demand. NOTES. The Mullanphy Flower Store will soon open its new downtown branch at Seventh and Locust streets. The store is directly opposite the new Barr department store, a splendid location and with the reputation this firm bears for honest and square dealing promises a success. The downtown branch will be under the management of Wm. A- Seeger, Jr., member of the firm, as- sisted by Miss Anna Bernhart, who is well known in the trade, having worked at the Russen Floral Co., and with Alex. Siegel. She will have full charge of the cut flower department, assisted by Miss Lillian Neba and Miss Mussey, who have worked for the well known firm of Grimm & Gorly. Ed. Harvey, formerly with W. L. Rock, of Kansas City, will have charge of the decorations and other artistic work. Alphonse Artmann will be in charge of the floral design depart- ment. William Grey of Chicago will be salesman. The opening will be well advertised and souvenirs will be presented to the many who will re- ceive personal invitations. The next meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club will be held promptly at 2 p. m. on the afternoon of October 9. Hithertoo the meetings have not opened before 2 :30 or 3 o'clock, which proved very inconvenient to the out of town members, who by the way are the most prompt and regular at- tendants. The officers will insist on meetings starting promptly at 2 p. m. hereafter, as the outside members, in order to reach home, have been com- pelled to leave before meetings were completed and in many instances missed many interesting features of the meetings. Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney re- port very good trade at their flower and plant department. They expect a bet- ter location in their building as soon as alterations are completed. David Geddes, their manager, is a daily visi- tor to the market. Park Commissioner Davis has ur- gently requested that more money be appropriated for the use of the pub- lic parks. He states Chicago was far more liberal than this city in that re- spect. William C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has some very fancy consignments of roses from Werner Bros., of Kirk- wood. Also they show some extra good gladioli and asters. Hugo Grop says that his crop of violets will not be large this year owing to the drought and his heavy loss in plants. Ostertag Bros, will have the decora- tions at the coming horse show. This firm is well qualified to handle this big job. Kalish Bros, have their store looking in fine shape. They have been grow- ing orchids for some time with good success. The Metropolitan Floral Co. will have the decorations at the coming automobile show at Forest Park High- lands. Bob Newcomb, representing Vaugh- an's Seed Store, Chicago, reports a heavy trade in this city and vicinity. Grimm & Gorly have made dollar boxes of cut flowers a specialty dur- ing the past week. The Windier Floral Co. and H. G. Berning were the first to display California violets. J. J. Beneke has been in poor health- lately. "Jule" is a hustler and hates to lay off. Some extra fancy long-stem Ameri- can Beauty roses were seen at H. G. Berning's. C. A. Kuehn received a carload of wild smilax during the past week. W. li. Krlng, of Kring Bros., Fair- bury, 111., was a recent visitor. Fred Ude and Gus Tide are in with violets. W. F. Weatherford, Tex.— Everett Scott an- nounces that he will open a seed store here in the near future. Washington, D. C. — -Members of the local Florists' Club visited the R. Vin- cent, Jr., establishment September 30, and were very favorably impressed with everything. I9I3' The American Florist. 589 Cincinnati. AMERICAN BEAUTY SUPPLY SHORT. This week is fashion week in this city and across the river. Only a limited number of the local retailers took advantage of the time to deco- rate their windows and establishments especially for the occasion. The Cov- ington florists, however, are taking a very keen interest in the event in their town, particularly in the auto parade. Because of the Jewish holidays and the consequent demand for flowers this week should prove a banner one for the trade here for the time of year. The demand is principally for the better grade of roses. Orders suf- ficient to take up the entire "receipts around the middle of the week have been placed by the buyers. The tea roses are in sufficient supply to take care of requirements but American Beauty are running short of the call for them each day. While the carna- tion cuts are still rather limited in size they are larger than they were a fortnight ago. With the increase in number has come a steady increase in the length of the stem, until now quite a number are good offerings and are proving good property. The prices so far have been only moderate. Dahlias that are good are selling well, but the quantity is rather small. The glganteum lilies offered are excellent. Lily of the valley is still somewhat limited in supply, but generally meets with a good call. Other offerings in- clude orchids, asters, gladioli, cosmos and snapdragon. NOTES. The E. G. Hill Floral Co. for a win- dow decoration for fashion week fixed a neat basket of yellow roses in a large picture frame. The background was purple. The effect was very fine. C. B. Critchell is recently in receipt of two more cars of sphagnum moss. Mr. Critchell is handling more of this commodity this year than he has han- dled any previous year. Werthheimer Bros, had two of their "Sprinkleproof" salesmen, Sam Selig- man and Rupert Hall, in town last week. Both C. J. Jones and G. Brunner's Sons have large wedding decorations this week. J. T. Conger spent a few days last week in Chicago and Anderson, Ind. Miss Matilda Garges has returned from her trip to the lakes. Wm. Murphy has returned from the north. Visitors : Miss Mary Lodder, Ham- ilton, O.; G. C. Polly with Meyer, the silkaline man, Lowell, Mass, and A. Miller, representing Henderson & Co. H. Basket Buyers Would do well to inspect our line or look over our illustrated price list before placing their order elsewhere. Leading florists everywhere pronounce our line the best that has ever yet been offered to the American trade, so have the best obtainable at the right prices by placing your order direct with us. Send for a $5.00 or $10.00 sample assortment, which will give you some idea of the fine line we handle. IKoLOdloiirx lSo.?»ket Co, MANUFACTURERS 713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, - Chicago, III. FLOWER BASKETS LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTIES Mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20.00 or $50.00 sample lot. Every one a seller. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31-33 W, Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Oklahoma City. FASHION WEEK HELPS TBADE. The state fair management does not offer much inducement in the way of premiums for plants and cut flowers, consequently there is little of that nature seen in the exhibition buildings. The Barteldes Co. has an exhibit of farm seeds, and one of poultry sup- plies. These are, we understand, made as trade exhibits and not for competi- tive purposes. The Stiles Co. is show- ing a window filled with American Beauty roses. A bargain price of ten cents each is asked for them and one only is sold to each customer. The official card of the Retail Florists' De- livery Association, also holds a con- spicuous position in the show window. Mr. Stiles says the social season has opened a little earlier this year, his firm has already had several nice deco- rations for society events, and they have quite an elaborate wedding job booked for the first day of October. A con- signment of new style baskets just re- ceived from M. Rice & Co. include some very pretty things both in shape and coloring, some of the high handled ones with extra deep receptacles being very artistic. Two important events are in prog- ress here this week : fashion week and the state fair. Fashion week means a competition among store keepers for the best dressed window. Judges are appointed and prizes are awarded for the most effective displays, all of which is supposed to help business In general. As decorative plants and, in some instances, cut flowers have been used by some of the window trim- mers, it can safely be said that the competition has been of some pecuni- ary benefit to the florists. Every avail- able palm and decorative plant in town has been loaned out. The Barteldes flower store manage- ment notes a. general improvement in the flower and plant business, also that the quality of stock shipped in from the outside has improved wonderfully of late. We were surprised to learn here that some commission dealers with whom this firm does business will not make good for shipments of carnations that go to sleep en-route, while other dealers are quite willing to rectify any losses of that nature. One can easily imagine which class of commission men are going to get the business. During the past summer two Tulsa county farmers have experimented with feterita, the new forage crop that promises to supplant kafir and milo maize as a dry weather crop. J. P. Harter, county farm demonstration agent, had five acres sown to this crop which yielded 125 bushels of seed. M. P. Cook of Red Fork had an equally good yield from three acres. Both these farmers lost their kafir and milo maize, due to the ravages of the chinch bugs, which bothered the feterita very little. Farmers are planning to plant at least 1,000 acres in the new crop next spring. The women of '89 are distributing bulbs and C. T. Franke, park superin- tendent, has published instructions on how to plant and care for them. The idea is to have a city beautiful next spring, for on April 22 next year, the city will celebrate its twenty-fifth anni- versary. John Furrow, Guthrie, was a visitor this week. S. S. B. Pasadena, Cal. STOCK PLENTIFDX. The long summer is almost over. The florists and nurserymen have had their vacations and are cleaning up their nurseries and stores, so they may take care of the winter business. Stock is plentiful, such as carnations, centaureas, golden glow and field roses. Funeral work keeps up very well. 590 The American Florist. Oct. 4, NOTES. The regular monthly meeting of the Pasadena Horticultural Society was held at Its quarters in the Board of Trade rooms on September 19, Chair- man MacKilvery presiding'. A num- her of new members were taken into the society. Among them were Chas. Winsel and H. R. Richards of Los Angeles. The greater part of the evening was taken up making ar- rangements for the fall flower show, October 23-25. All members are work- ing hard and are going to try to make it the biggest and best show ever held by the society. Edward Rust of the Palm Nurseries reports business very good. He has a number of large orders booked for field grown roses. They are grown in large quantities at this establish- ment. Campbell's Seed Store seems to be kept busy in spite of the hot weather. They are receiving large orders daily for the Holland bulbs, which will be in in about ten days. John Blake is back on his job again after a business trip to a place called "Little Landers." It is reported that Mr. Blake is going to purchase land there. M. New Jersey Floricultural Society. EIGHTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION. The eighth annual exhibition of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held in English's banquet hall. East Orange, September 27-28, 1913. The display of dahlias and other horticul- tural products was highly creditable. A summary of the awards follows : Best 36 dahlias in 12 varieties — H. Darlington, Mamaroneck, N. Y. (P. "W. Popp, gardener), first, silver cup donated by Hitchings & Co. Mrs. H. Graves, Orange (E. Thomas gardener), second; Dietrich Kindgraab, Orange, third. Best 50 single dahlias, one prize — Mrs. Wm. Barr, Llewellyn Park, W. Orange, (Emil Panacka, gardener), first, a silver cup donated by John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y. Best 25 show dahlias in variety, one prize — M. B. Metcalf, Orange (G. Wright, gardener), first, silver medal donated by H. F. Michell Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. Best 25 decorative dahlias in va- riety, one prize — M. B. Metcalf, first. Best 25 cactus dahlias, one or more varieties, one prize — Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I., first, bronze medal donated by H. P. Michel! Co. Best centerpiece of dahlias, two prizes donated by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. — Essex County Country Club (Frank Drews, gard- ener), first; P. W. Popp, second. From class 7 to 37 for various col- lections of dahlias the awards were first class certificates. A number of these were awarded C. C. Goodrich, Orange, (Fritz Bergeland, gardener) ; Sidney and Austin Colgate, Orange, (Wm. Reid, gardener) ; Mrs. Wm. Barr and A. C. Van Grassbach. In miniature gardens occupying a space of 5x5 feet there were three cash prizes amounting in all to $32, donated by Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J., awards b^ing made as follows — Fritz Bergeland, first; Wm. Ziedler, second; Frank Drews, third. In fruits, Wm. Reid for the Col- gates was first; Fritz Bergeland, for C. C. Goodrich, second. For best collection of orchids, $10.00, donated by Pierson U-Bar Co., New York — Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., first. The officers of this society are Frank Drews, president; Chas. H. Full Size. Ample Weiglit. Just the thing for use in greenhouse or store. Postpaid to any address. Remittance with order. 50c each; 5 for $2.00. Write us as to your needs in rubber goods and all kinds of rubber packings. A. F. Keenaa & Co. FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN 1222-1306E.63r(lSt., Chicago, Ul. Dept. D. Established 1881. Mention the American florist tohen writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND Ashmead, vice president. Fritz Berge- land, treasurer, and George Strange, secretary. The judges of the exhibi- tion were Chas. H. Totty and Wm. Duckham of Madison and John E. Lager of Summit. A. F. F. Maywood, 111. The W^eiss & Meyer Co. were greatly handicapped during the cold spell be- cause their new steel stack did not arrive on time. Heating was neces- sary, so a temporary stack was con- structed of three oil barrels. B. C. Amling, Jr., had a nice cut of American Beauty roses during the scarcity last week, which made him feel good. W, H. Amling cut his first chrys- anthemums this week, which is con- siderably later than last year. Karl Hausermann's crop of chrys- anthemums is looking fine, especially his Monrovia. Wm. Collatz and party have re- turned from a week-end fishing trip at Lake Wauconda. Walter Burhop has been busy plant- ing sweet peas the past few weeks. Hugo Luedtke is building a new con- crete water tower. H. W. Wehrmann is- installing a new boiler. W. A. A. American Importing Company Gold— Purple— Pearl LETTERS Per 100 No. 1, Gold, IH in. . . $0.45 No. 2, Gold, 1 in 40 No. 3, Gold, H in. . . .35 No. 100, Purple, IH in. . .55 No. 30, Purple, ^4 in. . .45 No. 1000, Pearl, IH in. . .60 Compartment box free of charge with orders for 1000 letters. If you are short just a few characters of a style, we attend to your wants. PAPER SCRIPTWORDS Glue on the back, most effect- ive, cheapest and appropriate for ribbon work. Gold— Purple— Pearl SCRIPTWORDS Two and a half cents each word. Ten of a kind in a package. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Artificial Cape Flowers, best quality, $4.00 per 1000. Better than Immortelles. Ready for bind- ing on your wreaths. Wax and Crepe Roses A large variety from $1.50 to $5.00-per 100. Metal Funeral Wreaths with Porcelain Roses and Forget- me-nots. We have a finely assorted stock to suit everybody, at prices ranging from 25c to $2.00 each. Magnolia Leaves Posisively The Best in America. Not cheap, but A-1 quality. $1.25 per carton of 1000 leaves. Red, Bronze, Green. FRESH STOCK Ready for delivery now. Japanese Chida Baskets Finest assortment ever imported. Our $5.00 assortment pleases the most discriminating buyer. American Importing Co. 219 S.Dearborn St. CHICAGO. ig^s- The American Florist. 591 A. L. RANDALL CO., Chicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House OO ]&. ICarxclolx>l:i IStreet, Private Exchange to pkgn. r.nfral 7720 all Departments. '^"""* Kenirni i/^u. OHIO^AlOO Everything in Cut Flowers and Supplies. Kennicott Bros, Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Domioick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " '"'^chica^ ^*"" Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale r;iit Floitfprc Growers of V^m JlOWCrit Telephone RandolI^ 2758. Greenhouses: DBS PLAINES, HL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284, JH. BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ^,„,„„« ^M A Specialty Grower of GUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THK I^ARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAIvI/Y LOCATED WHOIvESALE CUT FlyOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMeJIoverMw'KeU Chicago, Oct. 1. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36-in 3 00 30-in 2 50 28in 2 00 15-20 in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 400® 6 00 ■' Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 ■' Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince deBulgarie 3 00@12 00 " Radiance 3 00@12 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Melody 3 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@12 00 •■ Milady 3 00@12 00 Mrs.Jardine 3 00@10 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 00@12 00 Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas. . . . per doz. , 6 00@S7, 5C Chrysanthemums, doz. $1.50@J3.00 Gardenias " 2.00@ 4.00 Gladioli 1 00@ 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Valley 3 CO® 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50®2 00 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. ...per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wliolesaie Fiorists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ''iM NO. WABASH Al^K^^ ^ s^KEciMraM^jSl Mention the American Florist when writing 592 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE. WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH 1316 Pine St., Both L. D Fhones, Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and ETerytliiig In Season always on nani For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Fine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. CHOICE STOCK SELLS FAST. There appears to be a steady de- mand for all good or higher grade flowers. The choice in all lines is quickly picked up at advancing prices. American Beauty are the leading rose specials. Very few go to waste. Some very choice Reliance have been seen and find ready sale. The sensation of the market the past week has been the Mrs. Chas. Russell rose. This cer- tainly looks like a comer. There is an evenness of quality in all the grades that will make it profitable to both growers and retailers as all the flowers appear to be salable. Carnations are looming up and all good flowers ap- pear to sell quickly. Dahlias are now having their inning and large quanti- ties are handled daily. Prices are about as last season. Easter lilies shortened up the past week and prices advanced to $2 a dozen. This strin- gency will not last long as several crops are about due. There is plenty of good lily of the valley. Something has been said about a combination of lily of the valley growers and a price of $4.00 or nothing doing. Should this mature the quality will have to be uniform or the stock will fail to sell. Cattleyas are now so plentiful that price concessions are the rule. The figures have fallen at least 50 per cent in the past two weeks. Chrysanthe- mums are beginning to be a factor. There has been a fine demand for the season and many flowers have brought prices that considering the quality of the stock will seem fabulous two weeks hence. Flowers have brought .$20 to $25 a hundred that will not bring $10 later on. Snapdragon is im- proving in stem and sells well. "Violets are offered small as yet, but fragrant and in fair demand. NOTES. August Doemling of Lansdowne is having great success with the new rose Mrs. Chas. Russell. He went in- to it rather heavily, planting 5,000, all of which are doing well. He is already cutting blooms with Stems 18 GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 MU waukee P.O. Box 206. St.. Mllwaukee,Wls. ¥lioMeno¥crMM"Kel^s Philadelphia, Oct. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@15 00 " Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 " White Killarney 2 000 8 00 " Liberty ■. 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00(350 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@I6 00 Lily ol the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 2 00 Snapdragons 4 00@ 6 00 SweetPeas 75@ 1 00 Asters 2 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@25 00 Dahlias 1 00@ 4 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, Oct. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 " Kaiserin 2 00@ 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00@ 6 00 Mrs Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 •■ Lady Alice Stanley 3 00@ 8 00 Dahlias 2 00 Carnations 1 SO® 2 CO Cattleyas SO 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 1 SO® 2 00 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Chrysanthemums.. .per doz., 1 50® 2 00 Milwaukee, Oct. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25@3 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond •.. 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00@10 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Easter Lilies 15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 7S@ 2 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per string, SO Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 SO to 20 inches in length and which bring a top price. At the Leo Nlessen store dahlias are a strong feature. They are handled 35 to 50 thousand a day, coming and going by the wagon load. Compara- tively few are carried in stock, nearly RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers -Carload shippers of- Wild Smilax and Sphagnum Moss FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Minneapolis, MINN. Fresh Cut Valley AT AU TIMES Wholesale Florist. C. A. KUEHN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4 to 6 ft. long $ .40 $3.00 6 to 9 ft. long 60 5.00 (BOO at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. the entire day's shipments being for orders received the day before. Bdw. Reid is strong on American Beauty roses, an order of three thou- sand being shipped early this week. Mr. Reid returned from his southern trip on Saturday. In nearly all the cities and towns he visited he found prospects of a busy season. tg^s- The American Florist. 593 DAHLIAS, 100 $1.50 to $3.00. We have both quality and quantity and at the price we do not know of anything that makes a better show- ing. You will find with us the best DahliaS coming to this market, and quality considered, you cannot get better value than we are offering you. We can supply all the new commercial varieties and those best suitable for cut-flower purposes. All orders placed early in the day, will be shipped direct from the farm. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., n w'To^'Vlt'S^^dlfl^ests, Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by floffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kalserlns. Valley and Gladiolus. The H. F. Michell Co.'s dahlia show held last week was a great success, being largely attended. Many orders for spring delivery were taken. They received splendid press notices. There is nothing wrong with the publicity department of this house. The Floracroft Gardens of Moores- town, N. J., are the home of good lily of the valley, 10,000 sprays being the average daily cut outside of the holiday demand. Easter lilies are also largely grown, being forced throughout the year. Carnation growers throughout the old carnation belt in Chester county report very little loss this season from stem rot. One per cent or less is about the average. K. Cleveland. STEADY INCEEASE IN SALES. Just at present we are enjoying the best kind of Indian summer weather, warm days and cool nights. There is a steady increase in sales, the week ending very strong. American Beauty and better grades of pink and white roses as well as gladioli are in good demand. Carnations are as a rule rather short in stem, only a limited quantity of long stemmed stock being available, and both falling short of the demand. A few single violets ap- peared on the market on Saturday. Dahlias and chrysanthemums are be- ginning to arrive and will soon be all the rage. Pink and white Japanese chrysanthemums are part of the daily stock. NOTES. Herman Knoble, T. J. Kirchner and Geo. W. Smith, who are on the enter- tainment and publicity committees for the coming fall flower show, promise great things and a banner show. Everybody should attend the Florists' Club meetings and keep in- formed on matters of interest; no bet- ter place to spend an evening for en- tertainment. A fine baby boy was born to Prank Brendell and wife. C. F. B. St. Paul, Minn. — It is hoped to be- gin work on the new greenhouse at Como park in a few weeks. The plants are now housed"iri~a temporary structure. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^SIS^T' f>X1.C3X>XT03EIX> =« 3i= 226 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. =ie VlioMe Ho¥erMM*KeU Buffalo, Oct. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy IS 00@20 00 extra iO 00@15 00 No. 1 7 OOOIO 00 No. 2 2 00@ 3 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 " Aaron Ward 3 00® 5 00 •' Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 4 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 50 Lily of the-Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Pink Japan Lily 3 00@ 5 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00@20 00 Asters 50@ 2 OC Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 •■isparairus Sprengeri 35@ SO Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Boston, Oct. 1. Roses, Beauty, best 15 medium 10 " culls White and Pink Killarney, Special White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 " Double White Killarney.. .10 KillarneyQueenSpecial. .. 8 Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 Sunbuist, Special 6 " Taft 2 Cardinal 2 Ward and Hillingdon 1 Richmond 2 " My Maryland 2 Asters 1 Cattleyas 25 Gardenias 12 Lilium Longiilorum and Rubrum. 4 Lily of the Valley 2 Sweet Peas Gladiolus per doz., 75c Cincinnati. Oct. 1. Roses, Beauty per doz $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 Killarney , 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 Perle 2 00® 8 00 Richmond 2 00® 8 00 Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Gieanteum 10 00®12 SO Asparagus Plumosus.. per bch.,2Sc Asters 1 00® 3 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Dahlias 2 00® 4 00 Orchids $6.flO@$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. 2.00® 3.00 per doz. Per 100 00@25 00 00@12 00 2 00 600 00® 6 00 00@12 00 00® 10 00 00@12 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00®10 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 50® 2 00 (I0@40 00 00®2S 00 00® 6 00 00® 3 00 35® 50 Give Us a Trial We Can Please You, A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission Florists, Florists' Supplies and Wire Deslgni. WM. F. JUSTING CO, EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MgGALLUM CO., Clereland.Ohio Flttsbnrg, Pa. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North ISth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 TMrd Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and SnppUr s St. Louis. Oct. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 SO short stems 3 00® 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 O0@ 1 50 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu.,3S@60 Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Ferns per 1000, $1.50 594 The American Fldrist. Oct. 4, Chas* Schwake & Co*, inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK. Sole Agents for the United States and Canada for Aug. Homan's Valley Export, Hamburg New York. TRADE IMPEOVmO. Business seems to be improving, al- though its condition should be judged not by what it was in July and August but by what it was at this time last year. Making allowance for the fact that the memories of the past are somewhat dimmed at the end of a year, it does not appear that busi- ness, thus far, is as good as it was in 1912. Chrysanthemums are now arriving in considerable quantities and seem to be attracting more at- tention from the buyers. There are yet quantities of asters on the mar- ket, but many of them show age. There is a noteworthy improvement in carnations and more good rose stock is now seen. A few violets have ap- peared but they are small. Monday, September 29. — While there is no boom, there seems to be a cheer- full feeling in the wholesale district. Orchids of an exceptionally good quality are arriving but prices have not advanced. Lilies have fallen off a little in price. There is a lively movement in plants. Very fine plant stock is being sold at auction by the MacnifE Horticultural Co. at their rooms on Vesey street. NOTES. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., of Philadelphia, New York, Washington and Baltimore, has issued the second edition of its general catalogue. It is a large and well arranged book, the work of the engravers and printers being noteworthy. On the first page we find a symposium on their busi- ness from S. S. Pennock, president; Chas. E. Meehan, vice-president; Percy B. Rigby, treasurer, and E. J. Fancourt, secretary. It contains a number of wise and witty sayings and shows that this company Is making the most of its opportunities. In the Cut Flower Exchange there is again considerable activity, espe- cially on Saturdays, in the early morning hours. This is a growers' market and opens at 6 a. m. through- out the year. The busy man of the institution is Thomas Jackson, the clerk and manager. Among the en- terprising dealers who have space on the floor of the Exchange are Frank Millang, Philip F. Kessler, E. Bon- net, E. C. Hauser and Joseph Vock. who represents W. H. Siebrecht. After a lapse of more than two years William J. Leehan, a stenog- WANTED ! Eastern Violet Consignors By one of the best and most reliable Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Houses. Our customers are big violet buyers. We need a large quantity of stock to fill their orders. You need the weekly returns from their sales. Address Key 903, care American Florist. rapher, was placed on trial at Toms River, N. J., September 29, on the charge of killing Mrs. Caroline Tur- ner, wife of Charles N. Turner, a gardener on the Lakewood, N. J., estate of George J. Gould. Lakewood and the surrounding country was greatly stirred by the murder of Mrs. Turner, but it was two years before Leehan was suspected and arrested. John Young is receiving daily ship- ments of Cattleya labiata of. the very best quality, also a full supply of lilies from the range of John Miesem, Elmhurst, N. Y. He is displaying fine samples of crotons, arecas and ferns from the range of the Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Anthony Razicka, foreman for Traendly & Schenck at their Roway- ton. Conn., range, _ was in town Sep- tember 29 calling on friends. He be- longs to a family of good growers and has already made a record. We ex- pect to see some good stock from him at the spring show. The new officers of the New York Florists' Supply Co., are Geo. Cotsonas, president; Nicholas Lecakes, vice- president; Andrew Cove, treasurer; K. Psihogios, secretary. This com- pany is carrying a good stock of florists' supplies and greens. Early shipments of violets have reached H. E. Froment, Badgley, Reidel & Myer and Clarence Slinn. The last named dealer now occupies a part of the store of Herman Weiss, 103 West Twenty-eighth street. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House, Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street, on the evening of October 13. A large attendance is expected. Mrs. M. Kleinman, mother of Mau- rice Kleinman, buyer and manager for G. Myer, Madison avenue and Fifty- eighth street, is reported seriously ill. At the wholesale house of Walter F. Sheridan we note a daily supply of good roses and a fine variety of other stock. The Kervan Co. is now doing an ex- ceptionally large business in all kinds of florists' greens. L. B. Nason is handling fine Killar- ney roses from his own range at Mur- ray Hill, N. J. J. K. Allen is now well stocked with chrysanthemums, lily of the valley and roses. A. F. F. Horticultural society of New York. The big fall show is only a short time off, beginning October 31 and continuing until November 4. It will be held in the spacious halls of the American Museum of Natural His- tory, located in one of the finest resi- dential sections of New York city. This building is one of the largest and finest in the world devoted to the natural sciences. Schedules and entry blanks will be sent upon application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York city. Everything points to a big exhibition. New York is the center of a large horticultural field which does and can produce the best examples of the horticulturist's art. An invitation is extended to all the local societies to help make this ^9^3- The American Florist. 595 M. RICE CO.E Yours For The Asking. SEND A POSTAL FOR THE FALL SUPPLEMENT TO OUR "WILLING HELPER" KATALOG 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, p PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co WHOLESALE FLORISTS _ 109 West 28tll Street, NEW YORK ^'*'^ EverythinK in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everythine in supplies. -»^ Established 1887 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wtiolesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for llie celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawjer and KUlamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consismments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every mornin^j. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. Gattman Flower Growers Co. A. J. aUTTMAN, Pruldent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^3s§!3°53l Mad. sq. 133 W. 28lli St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing the biggest and best exhibition of years. Do not forget that the National As- sociation of Gardeners holds its an- nual meeting, as the guest of this so- ciety, during the exhibition, a hall having been reserved for their use at the American Museum of Natural His- tory. This meeting vpill bring a large number of gardeners from all parts of the country, so let us take pride in showing all what can be done along the line of horticulture. Generous prizes are offered for chrysanthemums, roses, carnations, foliage and decora- tive plants, and orchids, and it is the policy of the society to offer special prizes for worthy exliibits not pro- vided for in the schedule. Send your exhibits where they will be seen and appreciated by the many. Over 130,- 000 visited the fall exhibition last year. For the first time in its history, the society is offering a silver cup, valued at over $100. This is to be awarded for the best exhibit of 12 vases of chrysanthemum blooms, in 12 va- rieties, three blooms of each, stems 18 inches long. An appeal is made by the secretary for prpmpt entries of exhibits. Do not wait until the last minute, for this greatly increases his labors and interferes seriously with the proper and artistic arrange- ment of the exhibits. Send in your entries promptly that proper arrange- ments may be made for their display. First come will be first served. GEORGE V. Nash, Sec'y.- New Orleans, La. — Harry Pap- worth, president of the Metalrie Ridge Nurseries, has offered to head a prize list with a donation if the city schools will teach gardening and plant life to the children. Mr. Papworth points out the importance of horticulture and says that experienced gardeners are more in demand and get better pay than many clerlis. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Sicbrcchl WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St,, NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED John Young Wholesale Gemmlssion Florist 53 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 7362 Madison Square. Successor to Ford Bros. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870 3871 Madison Square The Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. ¥lioMeno¥crMM'KeU New York, Oct. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@25 00 extra and fancy ... 8 OOiglS 00 No. land No. 2... 2 00@ 3 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 8 00@10 00 extra... 4 00® 5 00 " N0.I&N0.2 50@ 1 00 " KiUarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00@ 3 CO No. land No. 2,. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 5 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon. Aaron Ward.. 50® 6 00 " Richmond 50® 5 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft 50® 6 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 50® 8 00 Cattleyas 40 0C®50 00 Lilies, Lonffiflorum and Harrisii.. 5 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Gladioli 1 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas. .per doz. bunches, 25 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30® 50 Asparagus Plumosus....doz, bchs. 1 50® 2 00 Smilax Doz. strings, 1 00® 1 50 Asters, common stock 25® SO special stock 2 00® 2 50 Dahlias 25® 1 50 Chrysanthemums, doz., $1.50®$2.00 Carnations 75® 2 00 Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited, Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisijig. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERORBENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 596 The American Florist. Oct. 4, BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. n^^ii^. Philadelphia, Pa- Gladiolus Bulbs Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Tbem SEE THE BOOK OF 6LADI0LUS By Maihew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 30 YEARS Record for Selling Florists' Clean Sphagnum MOSS Wired Moss by bale or ton Quality never Better, Prices never Cheaper, Costs of Burlap and Labor considered. WE DELIVER AS WE PROMISE. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine SUkaline ana Get More Thread and Less Wood. 1/ BEST IN the: WORLD tt di JOHN C.MEYER &:C0.i \- B0ST0N,M^55. | 1^ '^'ViA■;l\.■:.;,,aiS^l::/ J The MEYER Green SILK ALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossingr funeral designs, tyingr bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by growers for string^lngr Smilax and Asparagus, as it I will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer I SiUcaline was the first green thread to be introduced I among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name-Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manuifacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOflNCMEYER THREAD CO., S^JiSefst Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for hunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes GREEN GALAX=New Crop Packed so as to arrive in good condition anywhere, f. o. b., Galax, Va. Express, $4.00 per case of 10,000. Half case lot, $2.25. By Parcel Post, at our expense, U. S. east of Kan- sas City, in lots up to 4000, at 7Sc per 1000. Kansas City west at 95c per 1000. Try small order if larger quantity is not needed. DAGGER FERNS (express), 85c per 1000. We ship the kind you want to pay your money for. W. M. WOODRUFF & SON, Lowgap, N. 0. FERNS, GREEN GALAX and LEUCOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer, NEW CROP NOW READY. Dagger and Fancy Ferns. ...80c per 1000; case of 5.000, $3.50 Green Galax 50c per 1000; case of 10.000. 4 00 Green Leucothoe (long) per 1.000. 2.00 Green Leucothoe (short) per 1,000, 1,00 When in a hurry, wire us at Elk Park, N, C, ELK GALAX & FERN CO., B^NNFRS FLK. N- C GOLDFISH Asstd, sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Qeorg:e Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, I Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves,, UaiH Ysfk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. """ """ S Fancy and Dagger Ferns Huckleberry Foliage now ready. Price, Huckleberry, $2,00 per case; Fancy Ferns, $1.25 per 1000; Dagger Ferns, $1.10 per 1000. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE i'cL FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 DAGGER FERNS, $1.10 per 1000 Perpetuated and Natural Sheet Moss. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO i9U- The American Florist. 597 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvB>BOI«IUS Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Soutli Dakota and tbf» Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. Established In 1857. 'mMi. nojusr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. W£ HAVE THE BEST FACnmES IN THE CITY Menti'iii the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street. Opposite tlie Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY Mention the A merican Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 Sontb Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C GEO. fl. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. L4NGE, 26 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. . 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. AH orders given prompt attention. Ment-io: the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Octoter 5. FROM MONTREAL, Scotian, Allan. October 7. FROM MONTREAL, Virginian, Allan. FROM BOSTON, Cymric, "White Star, 4 p. m. Moltke, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m, Noordam, Holland- America. 10 a. m. Kronprinzessin Cecilia, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. October 8. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Campania, Cunard. La Lorraine, French, Pier 57, North River. President Grant, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. FROM BALTIMORE, Arcadia, Ham.-Amer. Laura, Austro-American, 3 p. m. Caracas, Red "D," noon. October 9. FROM MONTREAL, Hesperian, Allan. Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon. Carpathia, Cunard. Victoria Luise, Ham.-Amer., 1 p. m. Hellig Olav, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. New York, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Manitou, Red Star, 10 a. m. Japanese Prince, Prince. Kafue, Norton. October 11. Columbia, Anchor, 2 p. m., Pier 64, North River. Majestic. White Star, 12 noon. FROM MONTREAL, Megantic, White Star-Do- minion. FROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Andania, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Caroline, French. FROM MONTREAL, Letitia, Donaldson, at day- light. Imperator, Ham.-Amer., 3 p. m. Kaiser Franz Joseph I, Austro-American, 3 p. m. Danube, Royal Mail. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. T^BIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to •*• any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casb must accompany all oriders from onlmown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders rpcpive prnmot attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of .^nd give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stoclc in the marlcet. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for ont flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Teleg:raph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND SnccesBor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 598 The American Florist. Oct. 4, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Eatabliahed 1874-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Evurope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olsofl, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock: the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers Bnd Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Cliicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moliies, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark. N. J. Bertermanu Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckhee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Ch&s. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm-Gorly, St. Louis. Gude Bros. , Washington. Habermaun, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg. F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Cliestuut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York, McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros. , St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St.. Boston. Philips Bros. , Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes. 0. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J. , New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C. , St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los Angeles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desips. High Grade Cut Blooms. OUDE BROS.CQI FUORISTS 1214 r 9T.NM WAftMiNOTOHOa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenne All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Denver, Colo, yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE, i lOrai vO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Oh U St. Lou. GBIMM-GOSLY St. louis. Mo. F. T, U. I9I3- The American Florist. 599 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. ITRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street ■ Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUIS, MO. I I • ••• Philadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Prrsonal Attention to all Orders. Uantion the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Ueo. M, Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grtmd Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers. Funeral Designs. Dli.ao..i.(Uill Mil Wedding and Birthday Gifts. rieasaninill, mu. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist wft-n writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SnilthCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stampp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELMB EUCLID AVENUE [Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send Sower orders for deliverT in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byrea, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peaehtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galyin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. BufEalo, N. T. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucltingham PI. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — ^The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.- Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Diiluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertemann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. KeUogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Cross, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.- Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. B9th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rocktord, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.^L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mo. — Arcbias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, lud. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H, Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. i:stabliBtaedl849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Ti'5g3°c°o"JmDu. ClioJCB Cul FlowBrs. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-towD florists. Trade discount, 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cul Flower Co. Will fill your orders kir desig^ns and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany. N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 88 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. wm take proper WiaconaiT* care of vour orders in » » *»v.c»»i»iii 600 The American Florist. Oct. 4, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. * (incorporated) ST. LOUIS, - NO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: Ben, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o'Gliicago and Sub- urbs to A 11 orders ca relully filled under the supervision of GEORGE iSMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The I,argest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tb«city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleerapb Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Oess & Swoboda rLORISTS. 141S Farnum St telephones Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., rLORISTS Phones; Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. °°"' 'a^j?*'"" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYER, FLORIST, SL".'S" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, WashiDgtOD. CARNATIONS STILL SCAKCE. Stock is fair. Chrysanthemums are bringing from $1.25 to §2.00 a dozen, while orchids are. plentiful at 50 cents and 60 cents. Carnations are some- what scarce yet. NOTES. Some of the florists are receiving postals from Fred Kramer from dif- ferent cities in Germany. He says he is having the time of his life. Geo. H. Coolie had a number of din- ner decorations this week, also a wedding. Visitors : B. J. Hall, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York; S. Bay- ersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Jos. Goudy, representing the H. A. Dreer Co., Philadelphia, Pa. BOWLING SOOEBS. ShafEer 160 Dalglish 149 Esch 177 McLennou 180 Smith 115 Neidomanski 140 173 175 117 183 118 189 G. C. D. 185 169 137 149 153 178 Oyster Bat, N. Y. — The second an- nual autumn show of the Oyster Bay Horticultural Society will be held Oc- tober 2-3. Sterling, III. — The Rock River Val- ley Horticultural Society held an all day meeting at the home of John Brown September 23. MONMOUTH, III. — A new flower store, to be known as the Monmouth Floral Co., will open for business here in the near future, according to re- ports. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue llaui Ynrif Hitv Grand Central Terminal "•' " • «' " " "J The Old Established Bi^ Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in Nev» York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PDILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAM K J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only, URIAH J. W I D A I M 838 ___^_ V I RU I N , CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. °'^^'lZe\ t'o'^y"'""^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAFIDS Mem+ier of The Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH S SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Ijeny Oros* florIsts 212 FUth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN J9^3- The American Florist. 601 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS Select What You Need From This List and Let Us Have Your Order as Early as Possible. This Stock Js of Fine Quality and Sure to Give Satisfaction. Boston Fern. FERNS. Each Boston — Each Doz. Per 100 4-inch $ 1.50 $12.00 5-inch 3.00 25.00 6-inch 6.00 7-inch 9.00 8-inch ?1.00 12.00 9-lnch 1.50 18.00 Larger specimens at ?2.00, $2.50 and up each. Hanging Basliets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-lnch, at $2.00 per doz. Whitmani, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Christmas Plants CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and double wliite,5 in.,per doz., $2.00 6-in " 3.00 7-ta each, 50c. CYCLAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior; 5-in per doz. $3.00 6-in " 6.00 EASTER ROSES. Eoses — Hiawatha, In 5-ln. pots.per doz, 2.40 Lady Gay, in 5-ln. pots " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 4-ln. pots.. " 1.80 Tausendschon, in 5-in. pots.. " 2.4© Tausendschon, In 6-in. pots.. " 3.60 Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants 3-ln per doz., 75c; per 100, 6.00 HYDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 4-in. pots each 15c; per doz., 1.80 5-in " 3.00 6-in per doz., $3.60 and 4.20 Peppers, Celestial, with fruit, 4 in., doz. 1.25 " 5in., •■ 2.00 Poinsettia Pulcherrima,2-in., per 100 $5.00 6.00 8.0« 3.00 6.00 8.00 Primula ohconica, 3-ln.. Primula obconica, 4-ln. . Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in. .. Pteris Wimsetti, 3-ln... Pteris OuTardi, 4-iQ BAY TREES. stem 12-141ncb 2-ft. 2-ft. 1-a. 3-ft. 3-ft. Standard. Crown 18-lnch 12-inch 18-lnch 24-2e-inch 20-22-ineh 26-lnch Each $4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 BOXWOODS. Bushes for Fall Delivery — Bach 12 inches high, 30c; 15-lnch., 40c; 18-inch $ O.eO Bushes, 2i^-ft 1.25 Bushes, 3 -ft 1.76 Standard, 20 to 24-in. crown 3.50 Standard, 24 to 30-in. crown 5.00 Standard, 3-ft. 6 in. crown 8.00 Globular, 3 ft. high 3.00 Obelisk, 5-ft 12.00 Pyramid, 5-ft $5.00 to 6.00 Globe Shaped, 12-15-lnch 2.00 t« 2.50 MISCELLANEOOS-Continued. Clematis Jackmanl, extra strong, 8-in each, Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln per doz., $1.75; per lOO, Conifers, assorted, 18-24-in each. Conifers, assorted, 3-3yi-ft " Cycas revoluta, each . .15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 & Latania Borbonica, 2-iu per 100, 4-ln per doz., 4-ln per doz., 3-ln per 100, 5-in per doz., '-in each, 7-in. Fandanus Veitchii. Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena Victoriae, 7-ln Dracaena Victoriae, S-ln. 20 In. high , 3 ft. high .35 14.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 6.00 e.oo 3.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.25 4.00 7.00 Size 2-in. 3-ln. 4-in. 5-in. «-in. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves Ht. Each 4 8-in. 4-6 8-10-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-ln. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 5-6 20-22-ln. 1.60 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 6-7 26-28-in. 2.50 6-7 36-40-ln. 5.00 Kentia Forsteriana Per Doz. 100 $ 1.50 $12.00 2.0O 15.00 4.60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 Leaves 4 strong, strong, Made-up — Ht. Each 8-10-ln. 4-6 12-14-ln. 4-5 14-16-ln. 5-6 16-18-ln. 6-6 20-24-in. $0.75 6-6 46-50-ln. 6.00 30.00 60.00 Per 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 35.00 60.00 mach 6-in., 3 In a pot, 18-22 in. hlgh.$l.UO and $1.50 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 In. high 2.50 S-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 In. high 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 In. high lO.OO 12-in., 4-6 in a pot, 62-70 In. high 15.00 Specimens, 6%-ft. high, 4 In a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 25.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Each 2 ft. S in. high $1.60 Phoenix Canariensis 8-inch, 46-50 in. high 4.00 9-inch, 50-64 In. high 8.00 10-lnch, 6 ft. high 9.00 Poinsettia. MISCELLANEOUS. iixaucaria excelsa, 4-in per doz., $ 6.00 3-4 tiers 9.00 11.00 Araucaria excelsa, 5-in, Araucaria excelsa, 6-in, Auraucaria exoelsa oompaota, 6-in each, $1.25 and Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants In a pot per doz, Areca lutescens, 4-iii., 3 pUflts in a pot " Areoa lutescens, 6-in each. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in per 100, Asparagus plumosus, 3-in " Asparagus plumosus, 4 In per doz., Asparagus scandens deflexns, 8-In each. Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each, $3.00 and Aspidistra, green, 4-ln. (dwarf) , per dez.$3.00 Aspidistra, green, 5-in each, .35 Aspidistra, green, 5-In per d«z., 4.20 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf, .08 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 76c np Aspidistra, variegated per leaf , .15 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.26 np Cyrtomilmi falcatum, 5-in each, $ 0.25 6-In " .35 Phoenix Eoebelenii Bach 4-inch 6-lnch 6-Inch, strong 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-inch, extra strong. 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong. 5.00 Doz. $ 6.00 12.00 18.00 1.60 2.0O S.09 1.50 3.00 6.00 1.60 .60 4.0O Cyclamen. The Geo. Wittbold Co. L. D. PHONE, GR/VCELAND 1112 737-739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 602 The American Florist. Oct. 4, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. I.,N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. THE National Corn Exposition will be held at Dallas, Texas, February 10-24, 1913. Waterloo, Ia. — Mr. Gunn, formerly with the Griswold Seed Co., Lincoln, Neb., is now with Galloway Bros, here. AUTRED Emerich, of Vilmorin, An- drieux & Co., Paris, France, is due to call on the trade during the coming weeks. Chicago. — ±^rices for grass seed on the Board of Trade October 1 were as follows: Timothy, $4.25 to $5.50 per 100 pounds. THE late summer seed trade in the middle west has been generally slow, the drought preventing seasonable preparation of the land. OELANDO, FLA. — M. W. Wright, pro- prietor of the Wright Seed and Realty Co., has moved into the Davis building on South Orange avenue. The Michigan seed bean crop, which was expected to be an average one, shows some shortage on recent thresh- ing reports, say 20 per cent or so. MONTICELLO, FLA. — D. H. Gilbert re- ports that crops of watermelon seed are very satisfactory and that orders for some sorts have been quite heavy. THE Department of Agriculture has issued an interesting and valuable bulletin entitled "Pop Corn for the Home," by C. P. Hartley and J. G. Willier. BOUQUET Geeen. — Notwithstanding the great slump in prices last year, local buyers in the north are trying to start prices at the liigh rates of 1911. Jobbers in this article, most of whom lost money last year, are not likely to burn their fingers again. New York. — At Vaughan's Seed Store night work has begun in push- ing out import orders, stocks for which are now fairly complete. They are breaking former records in the quantities handled of their special star brand Narcissus Paper White Grandi- flora and the new Precocious. BUCKWHEAT chaff, such as the Dutch bulb growers use so freely in packing their stocks, comes from several sources; part is produced in their own locality, more in North Holland and North Germany, while large shipments come by boat from northern France and even from Poland. It is shipped in very large burlap sacks. Washington, Sept. 27. — Secretary Houston of the department of agricul- ture, announced the appointment of L. M. Estabrook, now chief clerk, as chief of the bureau of statistics, in place of Victor H. Olmstead, transferred; R. M. Reese, private secretary, as chief clerk of the department, and "W. F. Callan- der as his private secretary. Medium red clover seems to be a good crop generally in Michigan. Farm- ers have just about finished hulling and will soon be ready to sell; when dealers offer them about half last year's price they hesitate to close the sale. A. LE COQ & Co., Darmstadt, Ger- many, in their report of September 16 on grass seeds say of the European crop, "Frosts in May, followed by rainy and cold weather in June, have badly influenced the quality of the seeds." GOVERNOR Dunne has appointed J. C. Vaughan Illinois delegate to the eighth International Dry Farming Congress, to be held at Tulsa, Okla., October 27-31, 1913, also delegate to the third American Road Congress at Detroit, Mich., September 29-October 4, 1913. Helnemann's Novelties. We are in receipt of the 1914 novelty list of F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Ger- many, in which we find the following descriptions of new plants : Begonia Hybrida Gigantea Duplex. — This new begonia, which is offered here in seed for the first time, is certainly a welcome enrichment of the collec- tion, and will at all events find a pleasing reception. The Duplex be- gonia is a real Gigantea variety. It has a double or triple layer of petals which give the flowers a more elegant appearance than the single kindspos- sess, while on the other hand, it does not make them so cumbrous as the large thick-double blooms are. The Duplex obtain a magnitude which is not in the least inferior to the Gi- gantea; indeed they often excel the other, and yet have a lighter appear- ance, being borne up by sturdy stems well over the foliage. The flowers have, without exception, a noble struc- ture, which the best Gigantea sorts should have peculiar to them. The double or triple coroll is not at all plain and smooth, but its petals are slightly waved, and stand oif curled from one another. Even a somewhat withered flower has a better appear- ance than an ordinary one in a simi- lar condition. Pieters-Wiieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. CorrespondeBC* SoUciteiS, Established 1810. Denaiffe Ik Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Ramsh, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Begonia Hybrida and Crispa Margln- ata. — Both these two novelties, which belong to the elegant crispa class, are something quite charming. The first is pure white, beautifully curled and wavy, and has a sharply marked carmine rose colored margin, which lightly passes inwardly through the upper and lower petals. The latter, of a yellow to a chamois color, has, in the same manner, a red margin and forms a pretty sideline to the other. The percentage of those fall- ing true to color is extremely good. Papaver Somniferum Laciniatum PI. PI. — This splendid variety of poppy had hitherto only a few distinct colors. The bright color is somewhat softened by the white ground of the finely pinnated and feathered petals. Such a charming and useful annual and so easily cultivated, is without doubt certain to find a good reception from the public. Phlox Drummondi Nana Compacta Grandiflora. — The Cecily phlox has quickly gained great popularity. As, however, a few chief colors have been for a long time failing, I am very glad to be able to offer them sepa- rately now and true to color. White and fiery red are two colors which one cannot do without in this class. Sulphur yellow is pure in color, and the apricot color is one of the most delicate of them all. The growth, as well known, is quite compact and the flowers are very large. Myosotis Alpestris Tom Thumb, White. — This novelty is a relief to Tom Thumb blue introduced a few years ago. Of a pure white color, it retains the same neat structure and other good qualities of the blue va- riety. It always grows uniformly and quite compact in good garden earth, and is therefore excellent for border- ing purposes and for small beds. It comes quite true from seed, and is not so sensitive to the cold as the Gracilis variety. Asparagus Sprengeri Folius Varie- gatus. — This is a variety of the well- known Asparagus Sprengeri and makes such a fine impression, the leaves be- ing white with the exception only of a green center vein running lightly through them. After 10 years' expe- rience the originator has succeeded in obtaining 80 per cent of true plants. Of course, the young plants are not all at once white, but after a short time of growth, will gradually show this property. They succeed best in a soil that is not too rich. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Braslan Large wholesale growers of Ouion, Lettuce, Carrot, Eadish, Mustard, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Asparagus, Beet, Endive, Leek, Salsify and Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA any rgrj. The American Florist. 603 PANSIES AN exceptionally larKe stock of the very finest nature enables us to quote low prices on: Masterpiece. Madame I'erret. and all the leadini; varieties ol Giant Trimardeau. Write for prices. FREESIA Rdracta alba , 100 1000 ?8 tol-j in. diameter $0.75 % 5.00 Hto'4 ■• ■' 1-00 8.00 Mammoth Bulbs 2.00 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in. circumference $5.00 $40.00 6to 7 ■• • 6-00 55.00 7to 9 •■ '■ 9.00 85.00 9toll •• •' 20.00 Have you our Florists' Catalop ? Ask for it when ordering. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. t u New York Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. ALFALFA Royal Quality, Kansas Grown NON-IBRIGAXED NEW CROP SEED OVER 99 PER CENT PURE. RUDY-PATRICK SEED CO- 1312 W. Eighth St., Kansas City, Mo. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growersfor the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Souash and Pumpkin. Sweet, flint and Dent Seed Com. ALL FALL BULBS Per 1000 Hyacinths (Dutch) First Size $55.00 Second Size 35.00 Bedding Grade 24.00 Dutch Romans, named vara.. 17.00 Narcissus (Dutch) Per lOCO Empress $13.00 Golden Spur 13.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs... 21.00 Victoria 12.00 Princeps 6.50 Poeticus Ornatus 5.50 Von Sion, Double fancy select 13.00 Von Sion, Double XXX, Double Nose 22.00 Lilium Formosum Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch ( 225 bulbs to case ) . . . 70.00 Lilium Harrisii perioco 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $85.00 Caiias Per 1000 114.11/2-inch $45.00 VAUGHAN'S CHICAGO Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora peMooo star Brand (lOOOtofullcase) $11.00 Fancy ( 1 -.^50 to f ul 1 case ) 8.50 Grand Soliel d'Or (Yellow Paper White), (1000 to case) 17.00 Tulips (Single) Artus $ Cottage Maid Chrysolora Keizerslcroon LaReine Rose Luisante Proserpine Tulips (Double) la Candeur $ Lord Beaconsfield Tournesol, Red and Yellow... Chinese Narcissus i^gf, Select $30.00 Mammoth 55.00 Freesias perioco French, mammoth $10.00 " first size 7.50 California, choice.. 5.00 Purity, Extra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 Per 1000 7.00 7.50 7.00 11.50 6.50 16.00 21.00 Per 1000 9.00 16.00 18.00 STORE NEW YORK GET OUR FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." IT OFFERS EVERYTHING. Our Magnificent Pink Gladiolus ORIGINATED BY FRANK BANNING. 1st Size, $200.00 per 1000; 2nd Size, $150.( 0; 3rd Size, $100 00. 500 or 250at 1000 rate. Per 100, 1st Size, $30.00; 2nd Size, $22.00; 3rd Size, $15.00. 50 at 100 rate. 1st Size, 114 inches diameter and up; 2nd Size, 1 to Wz inches; Brd Size, 1/2 to 1 mch. Headquarters for Stock. Order Now and Get Early Delivery. Panama 10605 FAIRMOUNT AVE., CLEVELAND, OHIO. GROUNDS AT WEST MENTOR, OHIO. THE PERKINS-KING CO., BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RA9ISH LEONARD CO ^ STREET, CHICAGO 326-230 w. ^ wmS& FOR THE TRADE ONION SETS Write for Prices. KlNZffi Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American I lorlst when writing Western Seed & irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA 604 The American Florist, Oct. 4, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. We are in receipt of the proceedings of the Thirty-eighth annual conven- tion of the American Association of Nurserymen, held at Portland, Ore., June 18-20 last. ' Waco, TEx.— J. S. Kerr, of Sherman, was elfected president of the Texas Nurserymen's Association at the an- nual meeting held here. W. B. Mun- son was elected vice-president and J. M. Ramsey secretary-treasurer. California Association of Nurserymen. The third annual meeting of the Cal- ifornia Association of Nurserymen will be held in Fresno, October 16-18, in the convention hall of the New Fresno Hotel. Among the papers on the pro- gramme are the following : "The Fruit Tree Grower and the Fruit Tree Plant- er," W. F. Chandler, Fresno; "Foun- dations of Agricultural Credits in Eu- rope," B. J. Wickson, Berkeley; "Rural Credits Under California Conditions," Col. Harry Weinstock, San Francisco; "The Grape : Raisin, Table and Wine," R. Schmidt, United States Department of Agriculture; "The Work of the New Horticulture Commission," Wiley M. Griffin, Fresno. George A. Dennison, Walter Wagner and John McClaren will talk on the Panama-Pacific Ex- position from a nursery and horticul- tural standpoint. Others on the pro- gramme will be : "The Tree, the Fruit, the Bug and the Man," F. S. Schell, Fresno; "Inspection and Dis- infection in Field and Salesyard," Wm. Wood, Los Angeles; "Experiences With Tropical Fruits in California," D. W. Coolidge, Pasadena; "How the Grafter Grafts the Walnut," Edwin Gower, Fowler; "How to Make the Home Gar- den Beautiful," Ernest Braunton, Los Angeles; "The Plant, the Flower and the House Beautiful," Mrs. F. E. Cook, Fresno; "New Creations in Floricul- ture," Mrs. W. H. Francis, Ventura; "Some New and Valuable Flowering •Plants," Fred H. Howard, Los Angeles; "Healthy Competition in the Nursery Business," W. R. Wood, Los Angeles. Nursery Stock Inspection. A synopsis of the laws for the in- spection, certification and transporta- tion of nursery stock in New York and other states as well as in Canada has been incorporated in bulletin No. 52, of the New York state department of agriculture. In some states the in- spection is annually or semi-annually, but nearly all provide for such inspec- tion whenever it seems necessary. In New York as well as the other states all stock must have a copy of a certifi- cate of inspection and all transporta- tion companies bringing stock into the state must notify the commissioner of agriculture, giving names of consignor and consignee and points of shipment and destination. Custom house brok- ers importing nursery stock are re- quired, on receipt of consignments, to notify the commissioner of agriculture the same as the transportation com- panies. They must also file their firm names on or before October 1 each year. Dealers who do not grow their own stock are also required to file their names and addresses, together with a list of persons or firms from whom they buy stock. The stock must have the commissioner of agriculture's certificate of inspection before it is sold. All growing nursery stock will be Inspected annually or oftener. All stock found growing within half a mile of areas infested with San Jose scale must be fumigated before shipment or delivery. Imported stock must remain packed and unopened until permis- sion is given by the commissioner or his authorized representative. The New York commissioner of agriculture exempts from fumigation all herbace- ous plants, conifers, greenhouse plants, flowers and cuttings, but this does not refer to stock that may distribute in- jurious pests or diseases. Special Offer HARRISII LILIES 7-9 inch, $8,25 per 100 Fine stock of all kinds of fall bulbs. Send for wholesale catalogue today. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Mention thu American Florist when writing Pansy Seedlings Vaughan's Giant Mixture Per 1000, $2.50. Vaughan's International Per 1000, $3.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK Mention the American Florist toften icriting Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OV£R HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers ia America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, HEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch, $18.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25,00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 24 to 36 inch, $35.00 per 100. 20.000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per ICOO. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nnrseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and ag^e. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE, Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Hardy Chrysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Field-^own plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO, Bedford, Mass. Bolblbink €& JVtkiixjs^ PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. '9^3- The American Florist. 605 Look-Araucarias Our Specialty 1^*30 well ktiowu that no exhibit of theni by us is necessary at Conventions or County Fairs. |i^"For County Fairs buy your plants from us and p;et a prize winner. September is here now — A r a u c a r i a time. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment. Araucarla Excelsaof our April 1912 importation, 6-7 inch pots, 4-5- 6-7 tiers, 25-30-35- 40 inches high; bushy, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. Araucaria Excelsa, new April. 1913 importa- tion. 3. 4 and 5 tiers: 5. SV> and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16. 18 and 20 inches high. 35c. 40c, 50c. 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Azalea Indies now ready for Xmas forcing and Easter forcing. Vervaneana. Simon Mardner, Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen. De Sctiryveriana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple. 50c: 60c; 75c: $1,00; $1.25: $1.50. up to $2.00. Cash with order please. II you want good Azaleas either lor Christmas or Easter forcing don't look for the new crop, but buy the 1912 importation: you never miss in get- ting best of resuits- PALMS, Kentia Forsterlana, 4H to 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c: 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots. 30. 35 to 40 in. high, $1.00, $1,25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2-50 to $3.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large, 4H in,. 2Sc to 35c: single, 5!^ to 6-in. pots. 60c, 75c to$1.00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots. 7.Sc. $1.00. Livistona Rotundilolia, the beautiful dwarf Latania Chinese fan palm, 5^4 and 5^2 in pots. 12 inches high, 7 leaves, 35c. 40c, 50c. Areea Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c. 18c. 20c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 4-inch, $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Whitmani and Harrisii, Scinch and 6-inch pots, 35c. 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. Scotti. 4!/2-io. pots, 20c to 25c. Neplirolepis Smithi, latest improvement of \merpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact. 4- in, 2.5c. ready to shift into 5V^ or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2!4-inch. $3.00 per 100. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 35c, 40c to 50c. 4-in,, 25c. 6in, pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo- Lineata or Tsussemense, Z5c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in., 20c to 25c; ready to shift in 5^? in. Poinsettlas, large 4 in., ISc, 20c to 25c. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Feas. Aster Cosmos, MigDonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited Mention the American Florist when writing H. WREDE LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED , 180 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago, Paris. London, ■ Bruxelles, Berl., Hamb., Roma. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . .25c 1 oz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way, 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6 inch pot plants 6 to 7 leaves. 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in Sinch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy, $5.00 each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3,00 each, 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub. 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 tiers. 6 to 8 inches high, 3Sc each, 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each, 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. BAY TREES-Standards. 48-inch stems, heads 30 inches in diameter $7.50 each. 48-inch stems, heads 26 inches in diameter, $5.00 each, CINERARIA. Dwarf. Iarge-flowering,$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FERN DISH FERNS. Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Mayii, etc., $3,00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA- From as good a strain of seed as we can find. All colors. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PRIMULA MALACOIDES, $3.00 per 100. THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO ORCHIDS servedly popular. Well grown plants of all leading kinds in- cluding Brasso-Cattleyas, Laelia-Cattleyas, Odontiodas, that have now become so de- Send for particulars of anything that interests you. Cyclamen Seed buckston, celebrated strain now ready including "MRS. the most popular novelty of recent yeans. During early October, our Mr. H. A. Barnard will be in the United States. Address, HOTEL ALBERT, UNIVERSITY PLACE, NEW YORK CITY. He would be glad to hear from anyone interested. Stuart Low & Co., Royal Nurseries, BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. THE YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Solid d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites and brought into flower for Christmas if planted NOW. Price, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. Case containing 1400 for $21.00. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York City. A. N. Piersoii, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. First Aid to Buyers Fall Price List, Best Things in Roses. ^rfi rrni rfioRALcoMPANY^i *3!k LL LU LL 'j^mwcrnup-oHio- J Orchids Potted plants in Sheath. HOLIDAY STOCK 2000 plants at case lot prices, one year established. Purchaser receives double value. Will you have all the flowers you want in Dpcembc-r ? bpecial list ready. Cattleyas, Dendroblums, Oncidiums, Anceps, etc. FREEMAN ORCHID CO. G. L Freeman, Manager. FALL RIVER, MASS. 606 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall.Moorestown. NJ,, President;C. West Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula O. Secretary: M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition. Toledo. O.. October 1-3. 1913. z^ HOESEEADISH roots have been held free of duty by the customs officials under paragraph 630, Tariff act of 1909. Storing and Marketing: Sweet Potatoes. A paper of unusual merit on the "Storing and Marketing of Sweet Po- tatoes," by W. R. Seattle, assistant horticulturist, Bureau of Plant In- dustry, has been issued by the United States Department of Agriculture as farmers' bulletin No. 520. The bulle- tin says in part : "Each year the sweet potato is be- coming of greater importance as a commercial truck crop in the United States. During a long period It has formed one of the principal sources of food for the people of the southern states and tropical America. As a commercial truck crop the sweet po- tato would be included among the five of greatest importance, ranking perhaps about third in the list. As a food for the great mass of the people living in the warmer portions of our country the use of this crop is ex- ceeded only by hominy and rice. The larger cities of the eastern United States are well supplied with sweet potatoes during a considerable portion of the year, but no provision has yet been made for many of the markets of the extreme north and northwest. "The proper method of keeping sweet potatoes requires that they be (1) well grown and thoroughly ripen- ed; (2) free from disease; (3) care- fully handled in digging and storing; and (4) stored in a dry, well venti- lated place where proper tempera- tures can be maintained. "The farmers of the South, who as a rule grow only a few acres of sweet potatoes, follow the practice of stor- ing them in pits or banks. "When free from disease at the time of storing, this method has proved fairly success- ful for keeping hardy varieties of sweet potatoes commonly grown In the southern states, but the more del- icate Jersey type, which is in demand in the northern markets, can not be successfully stored in this way. There is no difficulty, however, in the keep- ing of sweet potatoes if they are free from disease, carefully handled, and stored under proper conditions. "Two or three types of sweet-potato storage houses are used by growers In the northern part of the sweet po- tato region. One consists of a build- ing which is constructed entirely above ground and is provided with double walls, a plank, concrete^ or earth floor, bins for holding the stored potatoes, and suitable heating and ventilating facilities. - "Another type of storage, used by growers in New Jersey, consists of a basement under the dwelling itself or under an outbuilding, but only part way under ground and provided with plenty of windows for ventilation. A basement storage must be dry to in- sure the keeping of the potatoes, and it is doubtful if this type will prove satisfactory in the Gulf Coast states. The method of heating a storage cel- lar of this character is practically the same as for the regular storage house, that is, by means of a wood or coal stove. Where a steam or hot-water outfit is used for heating the dwelling, it also may be employed for heating the storage cellar. In both of the foregoing types of storage the pota- toes are placed in bins rather than directly on the floor. The main requi- site in the construction of a sweet po- tato storage house is to secure rea- sonable warmth at all times and free- dom from moisture. "One problem that will naturally concern the farmer who contemplates growing sweet potatoes for market is the selection of varieties to plant. Throughout the eastern United States the yellow-skinned, yellow-fleshed, dry, mealy root is in favor. The principal varieties of this type are Big Stem Jersey, including the so-called Im- proved Big Stem, and the Yellow Jer- sey, of which there are several strains, known locally as Yellow Nansemond, Pepper's Choice, Early Carolina, Gold Coin, and Up-Rivers. The varieties and strains of the Jersey group ma- ture quickly and are the most desir- able for early marketing direct from the field. "In parts of the South and South- west the variety known as Nancy Hall, sometimes called Muscatine, Is rapidly growing in favor. It is a more vigorous grower than the Jersey var- ieties. It roots are of the same gen- eral shape and color, but its flesh is a deeper yellow, and when cooked is moist and very sweet. It yields heav- ily, is a good keeper, and is in de- mand on all markets where the peo- ple are accustomed to a potato having moist flesh. "The Triumph is similar to the Nancy Hall, but its flesh is a little drier, and for that reason this variety is better adapted for the northern markets. While the Nancy Hall and the Triumph varieties will keep well during the winter, they will not hold up for marketing through the spring months. "In order to extend the marketing period further It will be necessary to plant a portion of the acreage to one or more of the following varieties : Georgia Yam, Southern Queen or Hay- man, Pumpkin Yam, and Dooley. These are excellent keepers and find a fair market during the spring. For canning purposes such varieties as Big Stem Jersey, Yellow Jersey, and Triumph should be planted, as the varieties having moist, soft flesh when cooked are not well adapted to canning. "The most important factor in keep- ing sweet potatoes is careful hand- ling. They should be dug with im- plements which will not cut or bruise the roots, and they should be taken from the field in padded baskets and spring wagons. For this reason a machine or elevator type of potato digger is not well suited to the dig- Ing of sweet potatoes. A digger of the plow type, having several rods at- tached to the moldboard, is better adapted for this work. Sweet pota- toes should not be dug when the ground Is wet and sticky, but when it Is In a suitable condition to work, so that the soil will not ad- here to the potatoes. Following the digger, laborers rake the potatoes from the soil with their hands and leave them on the surface to dry. If possible, the digging should be done on a bright, sunshiny, windy day, so that the potatoes may lie exposed to the sun and wind for one or two hours before being hauled to the store- house. "As the baskets of sweet potatoes are brought from the field they are carried from the wagon by hand and emptied carefully into the bins. In filling the bins the workmen begin at the rear end, pouring the potatoes In a layer about 2 feet in depth over the entire surface. As a rule, the po- tatoes are then allowed to dry for a day or two before a second layer is put in. In the meantime, the first layer is being placed in other bins. In order to carry the second layer to the back of a large bin without walking upon the first layer, a few bags filled with straw are thrown upon the potatoes and on these planks are placed for the workmen to walk on. As the second layer is put in place the planks and bags of straw are re- moved. After a reasonable time for the second layer to become thoroughly dry a third layer is added in the same manner, the depth of potatoes being about 6 feet when the bin is filled. No straw or other material is placed between the layers. "While the potatoes are being brought into the storage house, fire is kept in the stove or heater, main- taining a temperature of 80° to 85° F., with plenty of ventilation. This heating or sweating process is con- tinued about a week or ten days after the potatoes have all been brought In, the length of time required to prop- erly cure them depending somewhat on their condition as well as on the variety. It will Ire necessary,- how- ever, to continue the curinjr process as long as the potatoes are giving off large quantities of moisture. One test for curing is the ease or difficulty with which the skin of the potato may be scraped off. If it can be easily re- moved the curing process must be continued. One of the main objects of the fire-drying process is to drive off the surface moisture and heal any injury. When the curing is completed the temperature is allowed to fall gradually to about 54° or 55° F., where it is maintained throughout the storage period. If sprouting takes place the temperature should be low- ered sufficiently to check it, but not low enough to endanger the roots. However, an occasional sprout is a good indication that the potatoes are keeping perfectly." Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades li thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^'^>-^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^-Q^* postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiot of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.. St.iPauI.Minn I%dC txs li i*oo rti s HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. '9'3- The American Florist. 607 Japanese Iris German Iris Hardy Perennial Phloxes Double Herbaceous Peonies We are Headquarters for above. Have you received our special circulars offering complete lists of varieties at correct prices? If not and you feel interested, write for copies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. For Prompt Shipment Narcissus Per Per Paner white ii'fi luOO 13ctm. (l2Sntocase) $1.25 $ 8 5li 14 ctm. (lOOD to case) 1.5U 11.00 Trumpet Major (French grovra) 12 ctm. (2300 to case) l.SO 14.00 Grand Soliel d'Or l»-15ctm. (950tocase) 1.85 16.00 Roman Hyacinths 12-15 ctm. (2000 to case) 3.75 32.00 Lilium Candidum Mammoth bulbs 7.00 60.00 Select bulbs 6.00 50.00 Write for prices on Dutch Bulbs. A. Henderson & Co. 369 River St., CHICAGO CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette. - - Indiana CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine healthy stock. Enchantress, White Encliantress and Winsor, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. nildl^ DIICLr^H SL €*€\ 448 Milwaukee street, VlUS 1 • ICU>9V»11 CK ^vF*« MILWAUKEE, WIS. Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Celestial Peppers. Strong plants with fruit, from 4!4 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen. $12.00 per 100. Table Ferns, fine p'ants from 214-inch pots, best assortment, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Primroses, Obconica,2H-in. pots, the very best strains, strong plants, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, ^»'ckPci"(^.^'- For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, .0. O. Berlin. N. J. Williamstown June., N. J. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHI DS We offer freshly imported OrcllidS .<;uch as Cattleya Labiata, Gaskelliana, Dowiana, Speciosissinia, Dendrobiums, Oncidi- ums, Odontoglossums. Write for special list No. 51. LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wllitmani Ferns; 3in., 10c ; 4-in., 15c: 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-io., $5.00; 4in., $10.00; Sin,, $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2^-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plmnosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with or-der. GEO. M. EMMANS, Nevfton, N. J. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKtYN, N. Y. WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants lor Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettias, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Pekin, Illinois f Robert Craig Co... I ^^^s PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. iMarkei and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. 608 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Florists' Fertilizers Conducted by F. W. Muncle, Dept. of Floriculture, University of Illinois. Inquiries reparding fertilizers and manures are solicited for this department. Address all inquiries to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago. Fertilizers for Florists' Flowers. Ed. American Florist : Please let me know the best kind of fertilizers for carnation, geranium and chrysanthemum plants. G. M. The inquiry will be answered by the writer only so far as his own experi- ence has warranted a statement. Very likely many growers have an answer to the inquiry. "We should be glad to publish any that are sent in in an- swer to it with the grower's name. The study made at the University of Illinois on carnations and chrysanthe- mums indicates that some fertilizer supplying nitrogen is most needed by these plants on ordinary soils. The reasons for this belief are given in the pamphlet published by the department of floriculture (which is sent free on request) and in an article by the writer in THE American Florist of July 10. In regard to the kind of fer- tilizer to use to supply this nitrogen, the reader is referred to either of these articles, where it is shown that nearly identical results were obtained with dried blood and with sulphate of ammonia. The principal sources of nitrogen other than these are nitrate of soda and tankage (or blood and bone). The latter varies so greatly that it should never be purchased ex- cept on guarantee of its nitrogen and phosphorous content. A high grade tankage to be used as a source of nitrogen should contain about 9 per cent of nitrogen. A new source of nitrogen, lime-nitrogen, made by electric power, is coming on the mar- ket. The writer has never used it and cannot give an opinion as to its value. It has the advantage of giving lime as one of its products in the soil, which is a benefit to most soils. Organic fer- tilizers (as dried blood and tankage) soon cause the "soil to become strong- ly acid, as does sulphate of ammonia also, and limestone should be liberally applied to such soils. Sulphate of ammonia has a marked beneficial effect on the vegetation of chrysanthemums and fine results can be obtained by its use at the rate of 1 pound per 50 gallons of water about weekly, depending on the period of growth. No other source of nitrogen for "mums" is now used in the Uni- versity of Illinois greenhouses after the buds are set on. It is rather easy, however, to feed them too much of this compound and obtain a curled, brittle foliage. A" 4-inch flower potful of fine sulphate of ammonia weighs about 1 1-10 pounds. The indications from present data seem to point to the advisability of using some phos- phate fertilizer after the nitrogen has been supplied. Acid phosphate has been used in all Investigations on car- nations, and steamed bonemeal on chrysanthemums unless some soluble fertilizer is required. The two repre- sent the most readily available forms of phosphorus supply, a point of im- portance where the soil is used but one year. The phosphorous in tank- age is regarded as having the same de- gree of availability as steamed bone- meal, but the precaution in regard to the guarantee noted above applies to its phosphorous content also. F. W. MUNCIE. SAN Antonio, Tex.— F. C. Albrecht will build a greenhouse on Bast Com- merce street. MADISON, Wis. — The name of the Capital City Greenhouse Co. will be changed to Rentschler Floral Co^ and the stock increased from $50,000 to $60,000. MUSKEGON, MICH — L. Wasserman has purchased a tract of land south of Muskegon Heights on which it is reported he will erect a large modern greenhouse. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.— The Alfred Hannah Greenhouse Co. has purchased seven and one-half acres adjoining its present property on Baston avenue and will build a large addition to its plant. Pueblo, Colo. — The following have organized the Pueblo Gardeners' Co- operative Association with a capital stock of $4,000: M. H. Claypool, E. K. Clark, J. H. Weed, W. T. Atkinson, L. A. Tanquary, G. H. Chappell, I. J. Divelbliss, E. H. Divelbliss, R. ~Wock- wltz and E. B. Weed. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS We have the followinff ready for immediate shipment and will have in stock from now on, so save this until you are in need of something. per 100 per lOOO per 100 Heliotrope, Chieftain, Mad. 2 -in. 2-to. 3-iii. Bruant $2.00 $1S.S0 $3.00 Geraniums, stand, varieties. 2.00 18.50 3.00 Lantanas. 15 varieties 2.0n 18,50 Lemon Verbenas 2.00 18.50 Moonvines,Noctifiora,Leari 2 00 18..50 SCO Petunias,select double mixed 2.00 18.50 3 LO " single fringed mixed 2.00 IS 50 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire, Zurich 2.00 18.50 3.00 25 of one variety at hondred rate; 250 at thousand rate. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS GOM^^'i^r"'' Mention the American t lorist when wrtting BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Snitunerdale Avenue. CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS J.D.Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL Chrysanthemums and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smith & Co., ''^^: BLOOD and BONE Containing Ammonia, 6H%. Bone Phosphate, 35%. $28.00 per Ton. BONE MEAL. Containing Ammonia, 2^4%. Bone Phosphate, 60%. $29.00 per Ton. All F. O. B. Chicago. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizer. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 EUIS AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. 'THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S" {The Fruit Grower, London.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD- RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the Jeadingr Nursery and Seed Firms, includins the followine: New York -Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpo & Waiter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store. Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaushan's Seed Store. Bos- ton-Joseph Breck & Sons Co., K. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co., Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer. Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Plttsburgh-W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to get Cattle Manure into your bench and potting soil. Its peculiar action and effect cannot be had witti anything else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., X^iaaaaateJy llflNURES PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist vohen writing jg^s- The American Florist. 609 The Chrysantheffluni By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS SPECIAL PRICE NOW. Per 100 Natt, Grant, Buchner,2-in. pots S1.50 Poitevine, Viaud and Montmort, 2-in 1 75 Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-in 2.00 Lupines, 2-in 2.00 Doable Giant Alyssum, 2-in 2 00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Primula Obconica, strong plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, stronir, 2H-inch, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, strong, ZVi-inch. $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the Aracrican Florist when writing F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. Mention the American Florist when writing DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Decorative Plants. Order now while we can still make freight shipments before freezing weather. Kentla Belmoreana, " Forsterlana, Size pot 5-in. 7-in. S-in. 8-in. 9-in. " " made up 3 plants " " " 3 " " Belmoreana, "8 " Aspidistra, variegated, 6-6-in. " green, 5-6 and 7-in, Araucaria Glauca, 6-in. ' ' Gracilis, 3 whorls , 5-in . " " 34 " 8-in. " Compacta,2-3" 5-in. " " 8-in. HuiKht. 18-in. 36-38-in. 44-48-in. 52-66-in. 60-in inpot. 28-30-in. " " 30-34-in. " " 34-38-in. " " 28-30-in. 10-in. 10-12.in. 20-24-in. 10-12-in. 24-26-in. Each .$0.75 2.60 5.10 6.00 8.00 2.50 3.00 4.00 2.00 .75 1.00 2.50 1.00 3.00 Per Doz. $8.00 .15 per leaf .10 per leaf S.Oil 11.00 11.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. . Carnation Plants Enchantress and Bassett. All strictly first-class large plants. Price $5.00 per 100. Bassett A Washburn HINSDALE, ILL. Geraniums SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED S. A. Nutt, $10.00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1000 For delivery after Nov, 1st, add $2.50 to above prices. Smilax, extra fine, $12.50 per 1000 Sprengeri, good stock, $15.00 per 1000 Hatcherii, good stock, £5.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; good medium plants, $3.00 per 100, Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100; good No. 2, $2,50 per 100. Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, VioleU IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricei low. Send for list. PRIMR05E5 Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-in. pots $1 75 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 214- in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, .flS.OO per 1000 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium field plants 4 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-incli pots each, $1.00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering. per 1000, $2.50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing J. E. Meredith, Pres, C, W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS Vention the American Florist when teriting I W OOU OrOXlierS, New York Mention the American Florist when writintf 610 The American Florist. Oct. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 619 Galvin Thos F . . . . 599 Allen J K .Wi Garland Greenhouse Alpha Floral Co... ,S97 Mfg Co 620 American Importing Gasser J M Co ,599 Co ,S9I) Geny Bros 600 American Spawn Co 606 Giblin&Co 616 AmlingE CCo.... .S91 GodineauR&M... 11 Anderson S A .W7 Gorham & Chapline HI Angermueller G H ,W2 Grand Rapids Aphine Mfg Co 62(1 Floral Co 600 Archias Floral Co.. 6(10 Grimm & Gorly ... .598 Aschmann Godfrey 605 GudeBros ,598 Atlanta Floral Co... ,598 Guttman Flower Auburndale Gold Growers Co 595 Fish Co ,-196 Hansen Julius Rose Baasett&Washburn Nurs 604 58' 609 Harley Pottery Co. Haven Seed Co The III Batavia Greenhouse 60.^ Co ,591 Heacock Jos Co ... 607 Baur Window Glass Heinecken Otto ... II Co 618 Heinl John & Son. 597 Baversdorfer H. . . . ,S96 Henderson A & Co 607 Heaven E A .S96 Herr Albert M 609 Begerow's .S98 Herrmann A 618 BprgerBros .59,i Hess & Swoboda . . 60(1 BernineH G .S92 Hews AH&Co... III BertermannBrosCo 598 Hilfinger Bros III Black Chas 609 Hill D Nursery Co. 604 Blackistone Z D... ,599 HoerberBros ,591 Bohbink & Atkins. 604 HoffmeisterFlo Co 59.< BoddingtonAT .... 605 Holm & Olson .598 Bodger J & SonsCo a Holton &HunkelCo 592 BolandJBCo ,597 Home Cor School. 615 Bolgiano } & Sons, 11 Hooker HM Co... IV Bowe M A ,59/ Hrudka L Pottery Bramley & Son 600 Co III Braslan Seed Grow HurffEdgarT II ers Co 602 Igoe Bros 610 Breitmeyer'sJSons ,598 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 616 Brown AlfredJ Seec Isbell S M& Co.. II Co 602 Jackson & Perkins . 604 BrunsHN U Johnson W W & Buchbinder Bros... 616 Son IT BuckbeeHW 600 Jones Percy ,587 Budlong J A ,591 KastingWFCo..I 593 BuistRobtCo II Keenan A F Co.... ,590 Burpee W A & Co. 11 Keller Geo & Sons TIT Caldwell theWoods Keller's Sons, J B. 600 man Co 596 Kellogg Geo M.... ,599 California Florists. 600 Kelway & Son 6()S Camp Conduit Co . III Kennicott Bros 591 Campbell) P IV Kervan Co The.... ,595 Chicago Carn Co. Kessler WA 595 1591 Kift Robt ,599 Chicago House King Construct Co. 617 Wrecking Co 6IH KohrAF III Clark E B Seed Co U Kramer I N & Son. TTI Clark's Sons David. ,599 Krier Nick Boiler Clay&Son 608 Co 618 Cleveland Cut KroeschellBrosCo 616 Flower Co 599 Kruchten John ,591 Conard & Jones Co 607 Kuehn C A ,597 Cooke Geo H ,597 KuhlGeo A 607 Cotsonas Geo & Co ,5% Kyle&Foerster... ,591 CoweeW J 616 LaCrosse Floral Co ,598 Coy HC Seed Co... 6'y Lager & Hurrell... 607 Craig RobtCo 607 Landreth Seed Co. IT CritchellC E .59S Lange A ,597 Cunningham Jos H 609 Leborius J J ,597 Dailledouze Bros... 609 Leedle Floral Co ... 605 DarbeeRC 586 Leistner Oscar ,591 DardsChas ,S9S Lemon Oil Co 670 Deamud J B Co .5X8 Leonard Seed Co... 60^ Denaiffe & Son 602 Lord&Burnham Detroit Flower Pot Co 615 Mfg Co III McCallum Co ,59S Dietsch A &Co... IV McConnell Alex 597 Diller Caskey & McGee Walter S.... 608 Keen 610 McHutchison&Co. TT Dillon J L 609 McKenna P & Son. ,597 Dorner F&Sons... 60/ Matthewson J E.... ,598 DreerHA...III607 618 May&CoLL 597 Duerr Chas A 60(1 Meconi Paul ,595 Dunlop JohnH 599 Meredith The Flow Edwards Fold Box, 610 er & VegCo 609 Elastic-LykeCo.... 617 Mette Henry ,581 Elk Galax&Fern Co .596 Meyer John C & Co ,596 Emmans Geo M 607 Milwaukee Boiler Erne &Klingel.. 587 589 Co 619 EyresHG .599 Moninger J C Co.. IV Fish Henry Seed Co WW Moore, Hentz & Florists' Hail Assn. 610 Nash ,595 FordMC ,595 Morehead.Mfg Co.. 617 Fottler. Fiske. Mt Gilead Pottery Rawson Co 11 Co ITT Franklin Davis MuUanphy Florists 600 Nursery Co 604 MuUer Adolph 604 Franzen FO 608 Murray Samuel .598 Freeman Mrs J B... 600 Myers Florist 6(10 Freeman Orchid Co 605 Nat Flo B of Trade. 6in Fretes Dominick C. .591 New England Nur Froment HE 595 series 604 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, ^ and %, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 ISlbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave.,nearHidiaBnd, Pittsburg, Fa. N Y Cut Flower Ex. 595 Nicholas JohnS.... 600 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 620 Niessen Leo Co ... . 593 Oechslin Frank 607 Ostertag Bros 599 PalezPaulM 600 Palmer W J & Son . 598 Park Floral Co 593 Peacock Dahlia Farms 607 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pennock-MeehanCo 595 Penn the Florist.... 598 Perkins-King Co... 603 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A &Sons I Phillips Bros 600 Pierce F O Co 619 Pierson AN (Inc).. 605 Pierson FR Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 602 Pillsbury I L 617 Podesta&Balddcchi 599 Poehlmann Bros Co 582 583 Pollworth C C Co I 592 599 Portland Flower Store 599 Pulverized Manure Co 608 QuakerCity Machine Works 616 Raedlein Basket Co 589 Randall A L Co.... 591 Randolph & Mc Clements 610 Rawlings Elmer 609 Ready Reference... 611 Reed & Keller 617 Regan Ptg House... 610 Reid Edw 593 Reinberg Geo 591 Reinberg Peter 585 Rice Bros 592 Rice Co. M 595 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co 616 RohnertSeedCo... 60S Routzahn.Seed Co , II Rudy-Patrick Seed Co 603 RuschG&Co...592 607 SaakesO C 599 SaltfordFlowr Shop 600 ScheelFF 609 Schiller, the Florist. 600 Schillo Adam 616 Schlatter W & Son. 610 SchlingMax 598 Schmidt J C 609 Schwake Chas & Co 594 Scott John 607 Scully Steel & Iron Co 619 SharpPartridge&Co 6l6 Sheridan Walter F. 595 Siebrecht George C 595 Situation & Wants.. 579 Skidelsky S S & Co. II Smith AW&Co... 599 SmithED&Co 608 Smith & Hemenway 617 Smith Henry 600 Smith Wm C 592 Smith W&T Co... I Stearns Lumber Co. 619 Stoothoff H ACo... 620 Storrs&Harrison... 605 Stuart Low & Co... 605 StumppGeo M 599 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 619 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 618 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 597 Thompson Car Co.. 608 ThorburnJM & Co 603 TottyChasH 607 Vaughan'AL&Co. 5S7 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 581 589 596 603 604 609 616 Vick's Sons James. . 604 Vincent R Jr I 604 Virgin U J 6C0 Waener Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 6C0 WallaceFD 610 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 599 Weber FH 600 Weiland&Risch... 591 Welch Bros 593 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 603 Wietor Bros 586 591 Wilson RG 597 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 592 WittboldGCo...597 601 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 600 Wood Bros 609 Woodruff W M & Son 596 WredeH '..... 605 Yokohama Nurs Co. TI Young John 595 Young & Nugent. 597 ZechS Mann... 585 591 ZiskaTos 591 i^^^'''^ Kr-M i^^~ \ir 91 llZJ No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiter £ Son, BEFORE ~ ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield. Mass. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECLALTY • WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Menticn the A merican Florist when writing 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two oi three circles. EO' dorsed by all th« Iveading Caruatiot Growersasthe besi support ou market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '9 GALVANIZED WIRI ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befora ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmentguaranteM IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. T Mention the American Florist when writtoi 0, Mention the American Florist when writint A Record To Be Proud 0 Tlie Florists' Bail Association has paid 200( losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J Mention the American Florist when writins PLOiqAN D. 'WaLLACE SsURANCESERVS INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUIISING nHONE WABASH 3.40 OHICAG-O Mention the American Florist when writint 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re ** main longer unpaid. Send them t< us at once. We are prompt, energetii and reasonable, and can reach any poin' in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORl Mention the American Florist when writini Use our patent Iron BeoGli Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ THE JENNINGS IRONGUtTER IMPROVEOJ IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATIII6 APPARATUS. '913- The American Florist. 611 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Araiicarias oxcelsn, Apiil. 1912. iuiportntiou. 6 to 7-ln. pots. 4 to 7 tiers, 25 lu 40 ins. high. %\ to $2 cncli. Excelsa. April. 1013. im- portation, 3 to 5 tiers, 5 to G-in. pots. 35c to 75c. Uobusta Compacta glauca, G-iu., $1.25 to $1.50. Codfrov Asclimixuu. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelpliia. Araucarias, glauea. 5-in., 75c eacb; $8 per doz. ; Gracillis. 3 wliorls. 5-in.. $1 eacli; $11 per doz. ; 3 to 4 wborls, 8-in., $2.50 each; Compacta. 2 to 3 wliorls, 5-in.. $1 each; $11 per doz. : 8-iu. , $3 each. Vauglian's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucaria excelsa. glauca and Compacta, from 75c to $1.50. Glauca from $1 to 2. Com- pacta. from $1 to $2. Specimens of all vari- ties, $2 to $4 each. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Araucaria excelsa, 2 tiers. 6 to 8 ins., 35c each; 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches. 45e each; 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches. 60c; 3 and 4 tiers. 12 to 14 ins.. 75c each. The Storrs tfc Harrison Co., Fainesville, Ohio. Araucaria excelsa. 4'in.. $6 per doz.; 5-in.. $■); 6-in.. $11. Compacta. 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucli- ingham Place. Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. HoltoD & Hunliel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Araucarias. C. C PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 2i/'-in.. $4 per 100; $35 per I.OOO; 3-in., $R per 100; .SSn per 1,000. Spren- geri, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2i^-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in.. $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asuaragus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. Asparagus Scandens, 8-in., 50c eacli. Sprengeri, extra large, bas- kets, $3 to $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V.-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; .1-in., .S5 per 100; $45 per l.OHO. Plumosus, 2Vx-\r\., $3.50 per 100: 3-iu., $6; 4-in., $12; extra strong, 4-in., $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2V'-iii.. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000; 4-in.. $10 per 100. Spren- geri. 2V.-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asnaragus plumosus. 3-in., $G per 100; 4-in., $12.50; Sprengeri. 2Vo-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Asparagus nlumosus and Sprengeri. ly^An., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James VIck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2V'-in.. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000: 3-in.. $'J per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. Hatch- erii, $5 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa^^ Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; ,?18 ner 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, dwarf, 4-in,, $3 per doi^. : 5-in., 3.5c each; 5-in.. $4.20 per doz.; tall. 8c per leaf; 75c up; Variegated, per leaf. 15c: $1.25 each un. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Aspidistras, variegated. 5 to 6-inch. 15c per leaf. Green, 5. 6 and 7-in. . 10c per leaf. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aspidistras, variegated. I5c per leaf; green, lOe per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras, green. 9-in. pot, $1 each. Jos. IT. Cunningham. ^ela w a r e^ 0 h i o. Aspidistras. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica. bushy plants. 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azalea inrlip.a, Vervaenpana. Simon Mardner, Deutsche Peiie. Mme. Vanrler Cruyssen, De Schryvei'lana. Niobe. etc.. full of buds. .lOc to 52 ea'-h. Rndfvey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philaaelphia. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, III. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard. 12-14 inch stem''. 18-inch crown, %i each; 2 ft., 12-lnch crown, $t; 2 ft.. 18-inch crown. .$5; 1 ft.. 24-2fi Inch crown, $6; .^ ft.. 20-22 inch crown, .$6; 3 ft.. 26-inch crown. R7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 73T Buckingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford. N. .T. Ba.y trees, standards, 48-in. stems, heads 30 ins.. %1.^(S p"ch: 4R-in. stem, 2fi-in. beads, $5 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. BEGONIAS. Begonia Vernon, pink and white, 2-in.. .'S2 "e- ion- %\%.m ner inoo. Gloive de Chatelain. 2-in., ,'54 per IflO; .$3.T" per 1000; 3-in.. Sfi per 100. K. Vincent, .Ir. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Jffl. BcETonias. Marffnerite and fiowerinfr varie- ties assorted, rooted cuttincs, %\ per 100, ED- WARD W-^LLIS. Berlin, N. J. . Begonia Ix>rraines: best in the world. 5-in.. Wc; e-ln. 75c: 7-in.. $1 each. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. .t3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Bex Begoni.-iE, 2'/;-iD.. $5 per 100. Geo. TA. Kmmans. Kewton. N. J. Geo. A. Kulll. Pekin. lU. BERRIED PLANTS. Berried nlants: Christmas penpers, New Cluster nnrt Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit. 4V>-in. pots. .$1.50 per doz.; $12 •^^v 100. 500 or more at 1.000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oeclislin, 4911 Quincy St.. Cliicago. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, bushes for fall delivery, 12 ins. high. Sflc; ]n-inch, 40c: 18-inch, OOc'each; 2V' ft.. .$1.2^: 3 ft.. S1.7S; Standard, 20-24 inch crown, Tn .lO: 24-30 inch crown, ,$5: 3 ft, 6 inch crown, .$8; Globular. 3 ft.. $3: Obelisk. 5 ft.. .ueiiautiess. strong ijlants, $55 r^r l.Oju. C. C. I'oUwortb Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, 10.000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at %'i per lOJ. Discount made on large oiders. HiiiNKY S-UITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora. .$0 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, .^3 per 100. F. Dorner &; Sons Co., Lafayette, lud. Carnations. Maydav and 10,000 Enchantress, ^G per 100; $50 per 1,000. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Carnations, Enchantress, Bassett, $5 per 100. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Carnation Pink Peerless, dark pink. Chicago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky ^fc Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. W^ood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg , Fa . CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and white, 5-in., .$2 per ■doz. ; e-in., %i; 7-in., 5l)c each. The Geo. Wittbold_Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese ane- mones, field-grown plants at .$6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford. Mass. Cbrysantbemums, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 25c; 6-in.. ;J5c and 7-in., 50c each. Elitch- Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Chrvsanthomums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, lar^e 3-iu., .$3.50 per ICO. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa.- Cineraria, dwarf, large flowering, J53 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. CLEMATIS. Clematis .Tackmani. G-in.. o5c. The Geo. "Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingbam_Place, Chicago. Conifers, assorted. lS-2i ins.. .?1 each; 3-3^/2 ft., .51.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 73r Buckingham Place. Chicago. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. CQLEUS. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschafifeltii. 2-in.. %1 per 100; $17.50 per lOOO; 3-in., .$3 per 100. Brilliancy, 2-iu., .$ J per liiO; $25 per 1000; 3- in., %A per \^d. R. Vincent, .Tr, <& Suns Co., White Marsh, aid. CRJTONS. Crotons, well colored, 3^/^ and 4-in., $4 per doz.: 5-in., $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Crotons in variety. 4-in., $6 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN PLANTS, mixed. 3i/l>-ineh, 10c; 4-inch, 15c and 2.)c; 5-inch, 35c and 40c; 6-inc'b, 75c. Cash, please. R. J. SOUTHERTON. Cyclamen Specialist, HIGHLAND PARK. ILL. My plants took 1st and 2nd prizes for the last two years in Chicago. Cyclamens, assorted or separate colors: Wandsbek strain, Crimson, King and Excelsior, 5-in.. $3 per doz.; 6-in.. .$6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Cyclamens, best varieties and colors. 5-in.. 50c; 6-in., 75c and 7-in.. ,$1 each, EUtch-Long Greenhouses, Denver. . Colo. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 10 J. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen, 4-in. , 20c and 25c each. Godfrey Aschmami, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kubl, Pekin, III. DRACAENAS. Dracaena fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz.; Indivisa, 3-in., %^ per lOO; 5-in., %Z per doz., 6-in., $1 each; 7-in., .$1.25. VictoriEe, 7-in., $4 each; 8-in,. $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. DracEena indivisa, 3-in,, $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. I Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. FERNS. Fei-ns, Boston. 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $12 per ino; 5-in., .$3 per rtoz. ; .?25 per 100; G-in., $0 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.: 8-in., $1 eacli; ■1^12 i)er doz.; 9-iu., $1.50 eacli; $18 per doz. Larger specimens. $2 up; hanging baskets, $D per doz. ; extra large, $3 and $4 each. For dishes, assorted, 2-in.. $3 per lOO. Scholzeli, 4-in., .«.2 per doz. Whitman!, 4-in., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Ferns, Scottii, Whitmani and Harrisii, 5%- in., and 6-in., 35c. 40c and 50c each. Boston, 0-in., 40c and 50c. Scottii. 4i/>-in.. 20c and 2oc. Nep. Smithi, 4-in., 2.5c. Dish terns, 2i/a-in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. Adiantum Croweanum. 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in.. 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-ln.. 50c eacli; .$6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well. Conn. ___^ FOR SALE — Good stock Adiantum Crow- eannm, 3V.-in., $10 per lOfl. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGONS, Sy^-in., $5 per 100; aVa-in., $4 per 100. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Ferns. W. Harrisii. fine specimens. $2 and $3 each: 6-in., oOc each. J. A. Peterson & Sons. Cincinnati, O. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in.. $15 per doz. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns for dishes, Aspidium, Cyrtomium, Mayii, S3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in., .$3 per 100; 3-in., .$6; Ouvardi. 4-in.. $S per 100. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Table ferns, from 2^4-in. pots, assorted, $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order.. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns. Boston and other varieties of ferns. 4-in., .$15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand R:;.pids, Mich. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; ^1^ per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani. 3-in.. 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-iD.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, P-uthertord. N. J. Ferns. .Tulius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 50c to $1 each. Ficns pan- durata. 6-in.. $3.50 each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ficus elastica, ^V-i to 6-in.. 3oc, 40c to 50c each; 4-in., 25 cents. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." 200,000 GERANIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS of , the best varieties and finest stock, includin,g Rlcard, S. A. Nutt, Viaud, Sam Sloan, Poite- vine, Jaulin, Mary Elitch-Long, Perillon. Sin- gle and double white, etc., etc., $12.50 per 1,000. Cash or satisfactory references. ELITCH-LONG GREENHODSES, DENVER, COLO. Geraniums, standard varieties, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000; .3-in., .$3. R. Vincent, .7r. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. "geraniums, Poitevine. Bicard, Nutt, Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings. $1 "iier 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. ,T. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. _ Geraniums, S^ T. Nutt, $10 pier 1X00. Bicard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Hcrr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. Nutt. Buchner, 2-in., $1.50 per 100; Poitevine, Viaud, Montmort, 2-in., $1.75 I or ICO. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants. 3-iD., 75c per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. GREENS. Greens, huckleberry, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.10 per 1,000. Caldwell The Woodsman Co,,_Evergr^en,_Ala. Greens, green galax, case of 10,000, $4; half cases. $2.25. Dagger ferns, 85c per 1,000. W. M. WoodrufE & Son, J-,owgap,_N._C. Huckleberry foliage, $2 per case; fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns. $1.10 per l.OOO, E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Dianthus, Sweet William, Forget-me-not, Fox- glove. Hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pot plants, $5 per 100 ; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENRY ■ SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy perennial phloxes, double herbaceous peonies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. I'hilfldelphia. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, 3-in.. at $5 per 103; 4-in., at $12.50. Arborescens, 3-in., $5 per 100; 7-in.. 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Hydrangeas, 4-in., 15c each; $1.80 per doz.; 5-in.. $3 per doz.; 6-in.. $3.60 and $4.20 per, doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham Place. Chicago. IVIES Hardv English ivy. 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1000; 3-in., $3 per 1110. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Leuker, Freeport. L. I., N. Y. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI. , New York^ Lily of the valleyT Chas. Schwake & Co., inc.. Horticultural Importers and Exporters. UO-92 West Broadway, New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage. $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per .500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruus. 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, selected stock, one 10 bbL bale. $3.30; bve 10 bbl. bales, %'6.\^ each; ten 10 bbl. bales, $3 each. Neatly burlapped, 20c per bale extra. Sterling Moss and Peat Co., Barnegat, N. J. Sphagnum Moss, full size bales, clean stock. Dew burlap. Write for present prices. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,00!); 18 to 24 ins., .$25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf tVluller. Norristown,_Pa._ Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. ~Evei-greens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, 111. oRcmos. Orchids, well grown plants of all leading kinds. Stuart Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enheld, Mdd-t., England. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- establislied. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, j<. J. Orchids. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall Kiver, JIass. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. ^913- The American Florist. G13 PALMS. Ki'iitlii I!t->llnorotiiui. Size l.i-MM's Ml. Eiich Iloz. 100 a-ln. 4 .s-lii, $ l.BO $12.00 3-111. 4-," S-l(l III. l!.Oll 15.00 •i-iii. 4-r. I2III. -(.no :)0.o:i 5-111. .l-ll l.'i-ls-lii. O.Ol) 50.00 «-lli. 11 7 l.S-Jl)-lii. .?1.0n 12.00 . (Mil., atiiiiig, ."ill 2oi;2-iii. i.nn i.s.oo 7-ln.. striillf;, li-7 22-24-lii. 2.0O 24.00 "-111., strung. 11-7 2I1-2S-III, 2.."ill .'Hi. 00 8-111. li 7 .■lIMll-lii. .'..Oil Ki'iilhi I'osti'i'liniii. Slzo l.i'in.^s 111. Hiicli Dim. 100 2-111. 4 S-lii-lii. .111..10 $12.00 o-lu. 4-.- 1214-111. 2.00 15.00 4-lli. 4-5 14-10-111. 4.511 :i5.00 6-ln. 5-0 lH-18-lli. 0.00 50.00 B-lil.. strong. 5-11 20-24-111. .?0.75 O.OO 8-ln.. strong, 5-11 4(l-5ll-lll. 0.00 Miulc-iip — Each o-lu.. :i ill u pot. 18-22 in. liigli.$1.00 iinil .$1..'')0 7-ln.. :!-4 In n pot 24-30 in. high 2.51 8-in.. .•i-4 In il pot. 40-45 In. high 0.00 10-in.. 4-5 in ii iiot, 5S-HU in. high 10.00 12-ln.. 4-5 in il iwt. 02-70 in. high 15.00 S|iei-lmons. llV.-ft. lilgU, 4 in ft tub 18.00 Spoelmens. 7':^-l't. Ijigh, 4 in ft tub ,23.00 Phoenix Reclinatrt. Each 2 ft. 8 in. higli .1:1.5 1 I'hocni.x raiiariensis. 8-inc'h. 40-.-0 in. high .$4.00 il-inch, 50-54 in. high 8.00 10-inch, 3 ft. high 9.O0 tMiooiil.\ Roplielenii. Eacli. T>oz. 4-inoll .$ n.OO C-lnch 12.00 e-inch. sti-oug ■ 18.00 7-inch $2.50 and .$.3.00 Specimens. 7-iiR-li, extra strong.. 4.00 Specimens. S-inch. extra strong. . 5.00 Areca llltescens. 3-ln., 3 plants in pot. $2 per floz. ; 4-in.. .'!4; 6-in.. $1.50 each. Cj-cas revolntft. each. 15c to $1.S0 each. Latania Borbonlc'a. 2-in.. $0 per 100. THE OEO. WITTBOLD CO., 737 Bnoi:inghftm Place, Chicago. Palms. Kentift Fors. , 4V. to 5-in., 35c and liOc: o>'..-in.. OOc and 75c: 0 to 7-in., $1 to .«1.5n anri ,'«2 e:ifh. Kentia Bel., 4y2-in.. 2oc' to 35c; 5% to G-in., GOc to $1 each; made-up plants. 75c' to $1 each. Livistona Rotnndifolia. 5Vi and 5H-in., 3oc, 40c and 50c each. Areca llltescens. made-np, 4-in., 20c and 25c each. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c. 20c each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Phil- adelphia^ Palms. Kentia Bel., fi-in.. 20 to 24 inches. $1 each; G-in.. 24 to 28 ins., $1.50; made-np plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 inches. $2.50; 7-in.. 30 ins.. $3.75; 8-in., 42 ins., $5 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 ins., -$3 each; 7-in., 30 to 40 Ins., .$3.50; S-in.. 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 in.s., .$3; S-in.. 48 to .54 Ins.. $6 each. The .Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, o-in.. 75c each; ■$S per doz. ; Forstpiiana, 7-in., $2.50 each; 8-in., .$6 and .$G each; 9-ln., $8 each; made- un-plants. 3 plants in a pot. 28 to 30 inches, $2.50 each; .30 to 34 ins., .$3; 34 to 38 ins., .$4. Belmoreana, made-up. 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 31 ins.. $2 each. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere iu this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roelirs Co., Kutherford, N. J. Palms, .Tohn Scott. Rutland Koad and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. T. Palms and gener.al decorative plants. Bobbinii & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. .T. Palms. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis, PANSIES Pansy seedlings, Vanghan's Giant Mixture, $2.50 per 1.000. Vaughan's International, $3.50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. PANSIES^SllO.OOO Brown's 'Giant Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors. Lord Beaconsfield, Giant Yellow. $3 per l.OOO. Cash with order. PETER BROWX, Lancaster, Pa. Romer's Superb Prize Pansies, mixed, strong stocky plants, $2.50 per 1.000; $1.25 per 500. Frank Banley, Macomb, IU. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. PANDANUS. Pandnmis Veitcliii. Inrp-e sppoimen plants. $fi to $7.50 each; good plants, 6-in., $1 to $1.50 each. J. A, Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati. 0. i'andniiiiH Vcltclill, (1-ln., $1,50 ouch; 7-ln., $:i to ,'f*J.50 ouch. roeUlinanu Bros. Co., Mor- ton (irovf. III. Piinilanua Voltchll, 4-ln., $0 per doz. Tlie Coo. WlttboM Co., 737 Buckluglinm Place, nihuK... PEONIES. PKONIES. "PKONIES FOR PLEASURE. " This liDoU ni' "Peoiiio.s for Pleasure" gives inrormatluii on peony history, soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive planting of i-eally valnnblo peonies ever gath- ered togelhei- unttcr the sun; describes the old iitiil new Its well as plebeiiin and aristocrat of the penny fiunily. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beanty. that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1013. Send for both of the book- lets. Onr catalog of everything yon need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE nOOD & REESE CO.. The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. S prlngfleld. Ohio. PEONIES 4c TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and w^e are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima, Festlva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure. Livingstone, Richardson's Dorchester, etc.. at 8c per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We can furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shenandoah. Iowa. Peonies. Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Ploutte. dark crimson, and a very early ligiit pink. Write for our special prices, Geo. Peters & Sons. Hempstead, N, Y. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers: New Cluster pepper and Celestial pepners, strong plants, with fruit, 4V2-in pots. $1.01) per doz.; .$12 per 100. 50O or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Celestial pepers, strong. 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in.. $2.25 per doz; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers and .Ternsalem Cherries, strong, 4-in. at $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers, an exceptionally fine lot of well berried and highly colored Cluster peppers at $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Celestial peppers, with fruit, 4-in.. $1.25 per doz.; 5-in., $2. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737-739 Buckingham Place, Cliicago. Peppers. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. PETUNIAS. PRIMULAS. Chinese Primroses. XXX fine and strong, ready for 4-inch pots, in the finest colors, mixed, being a surplus of our stock for seed growing, bargains, ,$3 per 100 at once; ready for repotting. Primula Malacoides. extra fine, strong, $1.50 per 100. John F. Rupp, Shire- manstowm. Pa. Primula obconica, 4-in., .$5 per 100; ,$45 per 1,0'I0; 2y2-iu., $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides. giant bab.v primrose, 2^-in., $2 per 101): 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Primroses, obconica alba, rosea and sanguinea, 214-in., .$1.75 per 100. Obconica gigantea. The Giant, 2yi-in.. $2 per lUO. Jos. H. Gunning- ham. Delaware. Ohio. Primulas, obcouica, gigantea and granditiorn. assorted or mixed, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; .?12 per 100. Malacoides, 3-in,, .51.25 per doz.; $S per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primula Malacoides. 2-in.. $3; 2H-in., ,$57 4-in., ,$12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses, obcouica, 2iA-iu.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,00 1; 500 or more at 1.000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primula Chinensis and obconica, all colors, .$3 per 100; ,$25 per 1,000. Malacoides, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O, Primula obconica, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. I I'l'tiinlas, select dbl. iiilxccl nn.l single fringed; mixed, 2-111,, $2 pi^r 100; $18..'-.0 per 1000; :i-lii.. $3 per lull. H. Vincent, .Ir. & Sons Co., White .Marsh. .\ld. POINSETTIAS. Poin.seltlas, ready for pans, $7 [ler 100; 500 per 1,000. A. N. Plersoii, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Polnsettlas, 4-ln., 15c, 20c, 25'c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Polnsettla pulclierrima, 2-ln., $5 per 100, The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. I'olnsettlaa. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. ROSES. CLI.MBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. Without question the grandest of all roses. The great money maker for nurserymen. We offer fifty thousand (50.000) pot-grown plants for lining out next spring. Let us book .your order now and be sure of your stock, $4.50 ler lOri; $40 per 1.000. Our catalog of every- thing you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box No. 18. Springfield, Ohio Roses, Hiawatha, C-in., $2.40 per doz.; Lady Gay, 5-in., $2.40 per do/.. Tausendschon, 4-in., .$1.80 per doz.; 5-ln., $2.40 per doz.; O-in., .$3.60 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Roses, grafted. Pink Kilarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, $60 per 1,000. Own root. Melody, $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N, Y. Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. ^^ . Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery. Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. Seeds, pansies, Thorburn's Superb Mixture, $4 per oz. Also strains of Masterpiece. Mme. Perret and all the leading varieties of Giant Trimardeau. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Bar- clay St., New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flower. Robert Bnist Co., Pliiladelphia. Seeds, vegetable and flower. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England, Seeds, alfalfa, Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. SMILAX. Smilax, $12. .50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. ^ ^_ Smilax, 2y2-in., $20 per 1,000. Hess & Swo- boda. Omaha, Neb. STEVIA. Stevias, extra strong plants, 5-ln., 25c; 6- in., 35c and 7-In., 50c each. Elitch-Long Green- houses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona, 4-in. Strong, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. HARDY FIELD STOCK. CELERY PLANTS 'fHS ■""■' innn CABBAGE PLANTS 1-00 per 1,000 All varieties. P. M. PATTINGTON, Scipioville, N; Y. For Sale.— Strong pieplant divisions. Linna;ns and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- ba;k Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., .$2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., Wliite Marsh, Md. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vinca Variegata, 4-in. pots, $12 per 100. Charles Leuker, Freeport, L, I., N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 614 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Vinca Variegata, fleld-plants, $t per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2.in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. _ . 150,000 violet plants now ready for winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, 21^-iri. pot plants, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Large 3iA-ln. plants, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Princess o( Wales, 2i/.-in. .$2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3y--in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of otber plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J. Bryan, Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, .$4 per 100; No. 2, ,$2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. Strong plants of Gov. Herrick and Dorsett Violets, at $4 per 100. • W. P. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3y.-inc-h pot plants, $6 per lOD. A. Henderson & Co., 300 River St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL, Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, III. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of auy description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietscb Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Ciicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FIOWEE EXCHANGE. 3S-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTy. ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Cbicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Kricr Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords, artificial flowers, wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rubber aprons, postpaid to any address. 50c each; 5 for $2. A. F. Keenan Co., 1222-1306 E. C3d St., Chicago. Flue cleaners, Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kinzie St., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutcbison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Flower Baskets, French and German novelties, selected by us in Europe. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Threads of all kinds (green Silkaline), John C. Meyer Thre;id Co., Lowell, Mass. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St,, Philadelphia. Fertiline, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine JIfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz, by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn, The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots, Hew's standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots ar.d bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. F. Kohr, 2934-3S Leavitt St., Chicago. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 0 teet: per 100, 60c; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbicago. Cane Stie'ss, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; .$3 per 1.00-J; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 rer 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K.. New York. Amling Co.. E. C, Cliicago. :-ingermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Cbicago. Batavia Greeuliouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budloug, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, 0. Deamnd Co., J. B. , Cbicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Fromeut, H. E., New York. Guttman Flower Growers' Co., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Fioi-al Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, 0. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Forester, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cleveland, 0. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros. St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Eeinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn, Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, Walter F., New York. Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Cbicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co., New York. Smith, Wm. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, 111. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Weiland & Risch, Chicago. Wietor Bros., Cbicago. Young, John, 53 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Ziska. Joseph, Chicago, tTheBestCoIorChartl For Florists, Seedamen and Nurserymen. ♦ ' Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. I American Florist Co., f Chicago, U. S. A. ♦ I ♦ • Dear Sirs: — If you have any copies i left of the comparative color plate f • compiled by F. Schuyler Matnews, i I shall be obliged if you will send I » me one, my copy having somehow a got mislaid and X do not like to be I ♦ withont this excellent little pro- T duction. I Yours truly, Ernst Senary, * I Published and For ^ale by the 4 A American Florist Co., **?;li?gS"- A T PRICE, ONE DOLLAR ,f 0&7FA1D J If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9U' The American Florist. G15 Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prol. CratK and Prof. Beal of Cornell University, Pro^jressive Florists recognize the crowing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. LlardcDers who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice PROF. CRAIG, ^re in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes, 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Sprin^ield, Mass. Indiana Notes. Business conditions throughout In- diana have shown a decided improve- ment with the advent of cooler weather, the obstacle now being a big shortening up of crops. Rose stock in general is up to the past season's standard for this time of the year. Carnation plants are not, however, what they ought to be. They show the effects of the adverse summer. The florists in general will be obliged to call on the big flower centers for their seeds for some. Chrysanthe- mums are loolting exceedingly good. W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, liad no sooner got his houses repaired from the effects of a hailstorm than he was obliged to make changes to comply with the boiler inspection law and that when he needed heat in the rose houses. Under all these drawbacks his stock of roses is fine. The ele- ments and the law can't stop him. It is not only a pleasure but a privi- lege to spend an hour or two visiting the A. G. Hill Co. plant at Richmond, under the guidance of Joseph Hill, going through house after house of carnations, roses and chrysanthe- mums that are in the pink of condi- tion, Joe is some grower. J. A. Newby, Logansport, who was obliged to tear down his rose houses and move them elsewhere, owing to his stock being ruined in winter from gases seeping in, has the removal completed and has made an addition of one new house. Several of the Indiana florists were obliged to make alterations on their boilers, having come under the ban of a new boiler inspection law. A lot of new stock is suffering the conse- quences. The florists of Evansville in general state that business up to the present has been away ahead of any past sea- ■son by far. The Marion Floral Co., at Marion, has its place in fine condition, stock being away ahead of past seasons. Irvington, N. J. Charles Morum & Sons, of this city, have a fine nursery and are doing a good business. They make a spe- cialty of large trees and are also importers of nursery stock. A note- worthy feature is a fine stock of coni- fers, blue spruce being very noticeable. The growing importance of Newark and Irvington and their many fine homes keep up a constant local de- mand. There is quite a colony of growers at Irvington. In addition to those else- where mentioned, we found Charles Deisler, George Deisler and John Pfeufer, all of whom have neat ranges. A. F. F. Why "You Should Worry." LAST summer our Boston of- fice lost a job because the customer thought our price was somewhat high. He placed bis contract with another firm. Our contract called for com- pletion by not later than middle of September. The work was not completed until January. In addition to endless worry and daily exasperation, that owner lost the profits on one entire crop He told us the other day that "although he paid less for his house, it had really cost him many hundred dollars more than ours would." You know that at best there is always bound to be enough annoying things about building that can't be controlled, .so why deliberately buy worry and trou- ble, when you can getafirm I'^e Ivord & Burnham to shoulder your troubles and build your house for you? Not only build it the thorough enduring way they build; but build it in the time specified it should be built. When you compare our fig- ures with other figures bear in mind that, "What you pay for a house is one thing. 'What a house costs is quite another." Yon may pay more for our houses, but no one denies they cost less — in the end. Orders for commercial houses placed before January first, with the understanding that they are not to be delivered until April first, will be taken at special winter prices. Next week more abovat these Special Winter Prices. New Iron Frame for E. zuck a Sons, Erie, Pa. They Are Not WorryinS. Lord & Burnham Co. SAtES OFFICES New YorK Philadelphia 42nd St. Building Franklin Bank Building Boston Chicago Tremont Building Rookery Build'ng Kochester, Granite Building Toronto, 12 Queen St. East FACTORIES: irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. 616 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCIIBINDER Florists' Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave.,CHICAGO. ILL. Uention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good [rices. SHARP, PARTRIDliE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. -^''Inolx Boiler Tubes 6 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. TeU Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefterson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing EVANS* lanprcved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Rictunond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steam and Hot Water Sea Onr Cataloent. GIBLIN & UO., Ulica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks MfSOe tl.TS: 50,000 $7.50. M&nufactured by W. J, COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing Siebert's Zinc Glazina Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive, % and y& inch. Perlb.40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-1 bs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Oiicago. New York. NO SECTIONS EASY TO SET UP Made of Boiler Plate Absolutely Safe CANNOT CRACK s Thin Water Ways Vertical Circulation The Longest Fire Travel Heats Quick, Easy to Clean More Direct Surface than any Other Boiler Expressions From Men Who Know Boilers. A BiS Man in the Floricultural World. The Kroeschell Boiler I installed last year usually runs from 10 p. in. to fS a. m. without attention. I do not have the least trouble to keep temperatures in the coldest weather. The boiler has given entire satisfaction. The Kroeschell is the best boiler we have ever handled. (Signed) CHARLES TOTTY. Madison, New Jersey. The Plant King of the West. I have used Kroeschell Boilers ever since I built my first ffreenhouse. They have always g^iven me the very best satisfaction and I bQliev'e them "as -good boilers as money can. buy. (Signed) F. OECHSLIN. Chicago, III, Send for Catalogue. KROESGHEL BROS. GO,, 452 West Erie SI, CHICAGO, ILL STEAM STRAPS CRISS CROSS Flue Cleaners Write for Prices Today on These Three iiems. 17 W. Kinzie St., Rollins Steam Specialty & Valve Co., ^^ cHicAoa Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, haTing_ been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of ourlon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. "'cS'icAGor' nwnill VWIllkkW kWlilUkll WW! i,.D.phones:Lincoln410and411 TRADE DIRECTORY, $3.00 Postpaid. 19J3- The American Florist. 617 reenhouse Heating is a pcrploxinti question to all llorists except those using Morehead Steam Traps {{AVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in greenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap, MOREHEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEFT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN New York Chicago WiCHiT.\. Kan. New Orle.ans, La. STOCKS C.'\RRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco All Greenhouse Men Know That the Only Way to Cut Glass pv Is with a Steel Wheel ^. "Red Devil" ^S. ^^^"^^ Cutter. We make . '^SiS^ over forty st3-les for all grades ^^^S^ of glass. They are used byglaz- ^^^^. ie^s in all parts of the world >^^ because they know there is ^^^ nothing better, either in qual- ^^^is. ^'•^ °^ price. All hardware deal- ^^0^ ^^s sell them. Ask yours for '•fo "Red Devil," No. 5, as shown. «^ It has six extra wheels in the hardwood handle. It's a practical tool for you. 20c in stamps brings you one only sample. Smith & Hemenway Co., 501 Chambers Street, NEW YORK.N.Y. ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-linuid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot, nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. ^ Can't set along: without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbnrg.ni. Mention the American Florist when writing THE KING IDEAL BURNS SOFT COAL 'i«*»»if*rtyft«,„irtVJ-, V ''King Ideal" Boiler for Greenhouses A square Sectional Cast Iron Boiler designed especially for burning soft coal, so that it is SMOKELESS The King Ideal is a very practical heater which costs a trifle more than the old style rocking grate hard coal boiler, but it SAVES 1-3 OF THE SEASON'S FUEL BILL Write for the Bulletin No. 41 and find out why the King Ideal Boiler, like a King Greenhouse, is the most profitable investment you can make. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., 29 Kin^s Road, NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. "ALL THE SUNLIGHT ALL DAY HOUSES" American Florist Advertisements Work 24 Hours per Day. 618 The American Florist. Oct. 4, READY The American : : Florist Company's ■ ■ TRADE ■ ■ DIRECTORY FTor 1013 Contains 560 Pages Price $3.00 Postpaid TH E AMERICAN FLORIST COM- PANY'S Trade Di- rectory for 1913, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for dis- tribution It contains 560 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Cen- tral and South America, ar- ranged both by states and towns and all names alpha- betically. Also lists of For- eign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Con- cerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Exper- iment Station Horticultur- ists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and in- valuable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American riorlst Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AM) Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILER is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today. Write for further informa- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenboiiaes Drive easy and trae* because both bevels are on the same ■ide. CanH twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No | eights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point ii patented. No others like^ it. Order from your deaie^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Sample! free, ^ EENBTA. DBEEBJ 714 CheBtnnt Btreet^ rhUftdslplila. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34fh Sf. NEW YORK. KRIER BOILERS Smoke Burner— Self Feeding-For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., CHICAGO. AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISE- MENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of i-inch boiler tubes, per foot IViz. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. 35th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Greenliouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices I Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATOJV, IND. 1913- The America n Fl o r i s r. 619 -\ — Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers ARE BEST FOR HOT WATER HEATING. In use in many greenhouse ranges, both large and small in Milwaukee and vicinity. Get our prices before placing your order elsewhere. These boilers are built of flange steel and have water space around front, back and sides. The following fixtures are furnished with these boilers: Fire doors, with liners and dampers. Ash Pit Door, with frame and anchor bolts; Grates and Bearing Bars; Sheet Iron Breeching, with neck bolted to front head. Write for Catalog. MANUFACTURED BY MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEAGLED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., GHICAGO NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: y^ou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. At last an jii>:^twiMix« greenhouse Made of Sunlight Double Glasi Sash This greenhouse is 11 x 12 feet, glazed top and sides, with the famous Sunlight Double Glass Sash. 8 Standard Sash (3x6 ftjform the roof and 8 "Pony" Sash (34^ x 383/2in.) form the sides. The double glass principle The Double Glass principle with the }i" air space between the two layers of glass make it seldom nec- essary to heat this greenhouse even in the coldest weather. Itisshippedready-made insections. The sash are easily removable to use in season on hot-beds and cold- frames. Thus the sash do double duty — first on a greenhouse work room in which seed are sprouted and the tiny plants set out in flats, and then, when needed, on the hot-beds or cold-frames outside. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. The Hot'Bed, Cold-Frame and Greenhouse People 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. ibr Hot-beds aad Gold-frames But whether you need the greenhouse or not you must have sash, if you want early garden crops or flowers. Best and most economical The Sunlight Double Glass Sash are in- comparably the best and the most econ- omical of time and labor. They eliminate mats and shutters. They make earlier, stronger and more profitable plants. Get our free catalog, with prices on our sash, either single or double; also on this greenhouse. Enclose 4c^and ask for Prof. Mas- sey's booklet on \,-^ ,.„jftv,"-«;c=i »■ u — hot-beds and \\*MWv.^3..lr.rf w ^^'"•^ cold-frames if W^^'^^^^^^^^^ you need advice. \y \^pi^^^ \l ^r GREENHOUSES Hot Bed Sash Pecky Cypress bench stock Cypress, "The Wood Eternal." Write for circular C and prices. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Go. NEPONSET, BOSTON, MASS. Mention the American Florist wlien writing A STB C A USEjTNOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty- Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing 65^0 The American Florist. Oct. 4, ^^\:iAf t. The Gutter that revolutionized greenhouse building in 1900 resulting in the present condition of three-fourths of thfe house to pro- ductive space, whereas before two-thirds was considered good. Our older builders scoffed at the idea of connected houses,' and at that time were building 20 ft. houses, claiming that good quality stock could be grown only in that size house. The 60 ft. house of today is a compro- mise for the connected range and is the result of our endeavors to edu- cate the grower to obtain all bench space possible. We have saved the grower thousands of dollars in the conversion of useless space to productive bench space; by advocating the reform in greenhouse building. Let us figure on your requirements and save you money. GARLAND GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Des Plaines, 111. Guaranteed underthe Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. 3JiL Save your plants and trees. Just the thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bug, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes, Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odo'-. Used accord- ing to directions our standard Insecticids will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pesta. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other aiiimiils — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses* If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write us direct. k Pint - 25c; Pint - 40c; Quart - - 75c i Gallon, $1.25; Gallon, - $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, • $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 3U to 50 parts. Lemon Oil Company Dept T. 420 W. Lexington Street - - Baltimore, Mi Directions on every package. Mention the AvTerican Florist whemoriting Change From Gravity to Pressure. Ed. American Flokist : What changes should be made in piping in liot water heating to change from gravity to forced circulation? At what temperature should the water be carried. F. J. W. While, in a strict sense, a "forced" circulation in a hot water system is secured by means of a pump, it is probable that the question refers to what is known as a "closed" system, in which the boiling point of the water is raised either by means of a pres- sure valve, or by a mercury gener- ator. This is really as much of a "gravity" system as is the open tank system, as in both the circulation is due to the difference in the weight of the hot water in the boiler and flow pipes and that of the cooler water in the returns. The changes required will depend upon the manner in which the pipes in the present system are ar- ranged. If the flow pipes are over- head or at least rise from the boiler so that the flow pipes run downhill, it will only be necessary to connect the mercury generator or other appa- ratus for closing the system, to the expansion pipe. When an even circulation, can be secured with the water in the returns at 140 to 160 degrees, this will be NIKOTEEN 30 °lo FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40 °l FOR FUMIGATING Ask your dealer for it. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Strength Strength sis $3.00 The 100 Ib.y Bag >/ TheH.A.StoothoFF.Co. Mount Vernon. NY HASCO NICOTINE 40% NICOTINE FOR SPRAYING EIGHT POUND CAN .... $12.50 FOUR POUND CAN ONE POUND CAN . . , . EXPRESS PREPAID $6.50 S1.75 Mention the American Florist when writino more economical of fuel than when it is carried under pressure of 212 degrees and upwards. The use of a mercury generator, however, makes it possible to secure the desired temperature with a smaller amount of radiation than when an open system is used, and will aid in securing a circulation under conditions that make it difficult, or impossible, to obtain good results in an open tank system. Keep the water as cool as possible and secure the tem- perature desired. The Recognized Standard Insecticide. For green, blacli. white fly, red spider, thripa, mealy bug and soft scale. $1.00 per Quart. $2.50 per Gallon. For mildew, rust and bench fungi. Does not stain, but cleanses the foliage. 75c per Quart. $2.00 per Gallon. VERMINE For sterilizing: soil and all soil vermin. $ 1 .00 per Quart, $3.00 per Gallon. SCALINE For scale and all sap sucking insects on trees and nursery stock. Can be used in grow- ing season as safely as in dormant season. 75cperQt. $1.50perGal. 10Gals.$10. Ttye/i/e percent /V/cot?ne $ 1 .50 per Quart. $4.50 per Gallon. All our products are used diluted with water at various strengths as directed on cans. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Let us Quote you our prices to commercial growers in quantity. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals. MADISON, N. J. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. %. TheAme riORIST JImsrica is "the Prow of the UrssbI; therB may be more comfort Rmidships, but wb are the Srsi to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 11, 1913. No. 1323 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago Illinois, under act of March 3, 1S79. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Ctiicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from .\ugust 3. 1901. .\ddress all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co .440 S, Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass.. President: Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 5.^ W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; VVm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y.. Treasurer. Officers Elect — Theodore Wirth Minne- apolis. Minn.. President: P. Welch. Boston, Mass., Vice President: John Young. New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo. N. Y,, Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass.. Augu&t 1S14. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. .Annual convention and exhibition at Chicago, Novembers to 7, 1913. Charles H. Tottv, Madi- son. N. J.. President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, III.. Secietary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland. O. January 28-29. 1914. K. T. Brown, Queens. N. Y.. President; A. F.J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood .\ve., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Ne.xt annual meeting and exhibition 1914. Wall.aceR. Pierson. Cromwell. Conn.. Presi- dent: Roet. Pyle, Westgrove, Pa.. Vice-Presi dent; Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-Dn-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-eighth annual convention to be held at St. Louis. Mo., 1914. M. P. Brazil, St. Louis, President-Elect: Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Newburgh, N. Y.. .August 1914. Harry S. Richards. Chicago, President; J. J. Levison, Brooklyn, N. Y., Secretary- Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Dahlias; Before the dahlias were through blooming they should have been care- fully named and a label properly In- scribed fastened to each plant that it is desired to save. As soon as the plants are killed by the frost they should be cut down and the tubers dug. Leave about six or eight inches of stem and firmly attach the label to this in such a manner that it cannot become loosened and lost. A good, dry cellar, either with a cement or earthen bottom, will keep them nicely through the winter, but it should be frost proof and not too near a boiler or heater. The tubers can be placed closely to- gether and then covered with soil and they will come through the winter and the tubers be nice and plump in the spring. They should be occasionally examined to see that they are not get- ting too dry or shrivelling. If this hap- pens cover the soil with papers and then sprinkle the paper and the soil will absorb the moisture. Gladioli. As soon as the frost has killed down the foliage the gladiolus bulbs should be lifted and dried off. Keeping the varieties separate, the bulbs, with the tops attached, should be laid out in layers either on a light, dry shed floor, or on boards in the open air where they can be protected at night during frosty weather. A set of boards or frame shutters spread along on the south side of a building make a very fine place to dry them off and fully ripen the bulbs. Have plenty of cov- ering handy that can be thrown over them on cold nights. When thoroughly ripened the bulbs can be broken from the tops and packed away. Look the bulbs over carefully for any diseased spot's and if any having these are found, keep them separate from the sound ones, for it is the prevailing opinion that the disease may be com- municated to a sound bulb by coming in contact with a diseased one. Of the finer varieties and those which it is desired to increase, save all the small corms, and these can be planted to grow on in succeeding years to make flowering bulbs. There are so many new and meritorious varieties now being placed upon the market that the grower who has a market for gladioli should make it a point to use these, for the advance has been very rapid and many of the new ones are far ahead of the older varieties. This flower has forged rapidly ahead in the last few years as a cut flower, and with the improvement now going on is bound to retain its popularity. Callas. The calla bulbs that were planted in pots during August should now have a fine start and should be placed in the benches or pots where they are going to bloom. Make the soil good and rich — it can hardly have too much manure to get the best results, but do not use too fresh manure, have it partly rot- ted. If grown in pots and the bulbs are large give them a good size, nine or ten-inch is none to large, and pot firnily. After potting give the plants a good soaking and then withhold water until the plants have obtained a good foothold in the new soil, when they will require lots of water. Place them in a house where the tempera- ture can be held at 60° at night if flowers during the winter are desired. Keep the plants tied up that the bloom may have straight stems. When cut- ting leaves be careful not to cut too low or the young flower that is en- folded in the leaf stem may be in- jured. Mignonette. As the weather grows cooler, the mignonette will begin to throw the long spikes that are so much desired by the best trade. The plants should be carefully kept tied or held erect for if they get bent over the stems will grow crooked and they are worthless. Growers adopt different methods for doing this. Some grow them in wire rings similar to the carnation supports, others cut short brush sticks which they set between the rows of plants and still others run wire length- wise of the bench and tie strings across, making a square around each plant in which it will stand erect. Other wires and strings are added as the plant grows. Keep the plants 622 The American. Florist. Oct. II, growing very c'opl from now on ; a house at about the temperature of a violet house, that is from 36° to 40° at night, will _procluce_the. finest spikes of flowers. When the flower spikes begin to show keep the plants well disbudded, allowing only the center flower to bloom and all th€ side shoots should be cut oft. This will have to be done very earl-y with the first bloom that sets, for as soon as it forms, three shoots will immediately start to grow at the base of the flower; these should be removed as early as possible that the entire strength of the stalk can go into the terminal flower. Cleaningf Up After Frost. Every spring, from all sections of the country, come reports of the great amount of damage being done by cut worms in the fields of many growers, and as they are very difficult to com- bat in the open ground, a great loss is consequently the result. While the cut worms are unsuccessfully fought in the spring, they can be overcome by a little labor spent in the fall. The moths lay their' eggs in the fall on any vegetation that is left, either weeds or the refuse of the crops that is allowed to remain on the ground either standing or lying around. It is therefore clearly understood that the best thing to do is to clean up the field of all vegetation and burn it up or cover it with soil and make manure of it. and then plow the ground and turn under any small weeds that might har- bor the eggs. Deep fall plowing pays anyway in the crop for the succeeding year, improving the soil, and if this small amount of work .will get rid of the cut worms it will amply repay for all the labor and expense. Many use this old rubbish for the covering of tender stock, but leaves and straw are far preferable for this purpose. The vegetation that is left after being killed by the frost is too full of water and will lie too close, and after the fall rains will make too compact a mass upon the plants which it is in- tended they should protect, and as the freezing wea,ther comes on become a solid mass of ice. It is much better to put all this rubbish in a compost pile and cover it with earth. The fer- mentation will kill all the insects and their eggs, and it will make fine ma- nure for pot culture, or if this is not done dry it out thoroughly and burn it.- The appearance of the grovmd will be improved, the soil benefited and the worms killed by giving the field a thorough cleaning and plowing. Imported Azaleas. The imported plants of Azalea In- dica are now here and the grower will do well to prepare for them by having his pots and compost all ready to give them attention without any delay. The plants do not apparently root deeply in the soil in which they are grown in Europe, the balls being wide rather than deep, and consisting of a mass of fine fibrous roots. For this reason special azalea pots are made wider than the ordinary pots of the sarne depth, and just allowing suffi- cient room for a little drainage and to take the plants easily. One good crock should be laid concave side down over the drainage hole and a little rough fibrous peat shaken out when . preparing the compost should be placed over this to prevent the fine sandy particles of the soil being washed away by the continuous watering. The soil should consist largely of fine yet fibrous peat, with a little good loam to give it adhesive- ness and allow of its being well firmed in the pots and a sprinkling of guano or dried cow manure. As soon as the plants arrive take them out of the packages and examine them care- fully to see if any are dry at the roots. Often they have been trans- shipped several times before reaching the grower and each time renders them more liable to be dry. Have flat tubs if no tank is at hand and place the balls of roots in water deep enough to cover them, leaving them to soak for an hour or two; then take them out and allow the superfluous moisture to drain away before pot- ting the plants. If there is the least suspicion of dryness in the majority of the plants soalt them all, for it can do them no harm and if potted while the center of the ball is dry. it will be difficult to moisten it afterwards and the drought will likely cause the loss of some leaves. In potting, the old ball should be lightly covered, set- ting the plant in the pot so that the soil rounds a little to the center and making it very firm. When the plants come with the heads tied up it will be better to untie them before potting, as it is impossible to see the exact shape of the heads while these are tied and this it is necessary to do to pot the plants properly. Pot each so that it looks best according to the shape of the head, and after potting stand the plants level on a shed floor and thoroughly soak every particle of THE CARNATION. Care of Plants in Fall. The season is now changing from summer to fall and the nights are ' getting to be considerably colder, ' frosts having already occurred. This | means that everything connected with . the heating plant should be put in or- '< der to be in readiness to turn on the ; heat when the occasion demands it. ; The conditions in the houses after fir- ■ ing has begun are very different from those that existed previous to using the artificial heat. Before turning on the heat there was more or less damp- ness about the houses and plants ' overnight, which does not exist when ■ it is cold enougn to use a little heat. This must be taken into consideration in the care of the plants from this ■ time on. _ The next few weeks is when red spi- der and thrip get a foothold unless care is taken in watering and attending to the temperature. Do not allow any $eat to be turned into the house until it is absolutely necessary. When the outside temperature drops to 40 de- grees or below, bringing the inside down to 50 degrees or less, is time enough to turn on the heat. The plants are now making a vigorous, sturdy growth and any degree of forc- ing must be guarded against. A night temperature of 48-50 degrees with a little ventilation or until tthe flower stems get a little higher up and are more abundant is very much better for the future prospects of the plants than to run them warmer to hurry MIGNONETTE AT POEHLMANN'S, MORTON GROVE, ILL. Photo Taken in January. soil with water. The plants must be gone over several times to do this, taking especial care that those on the outside are well moistened. When they have run a little dry, place thern in a cool house and spray the heads several times daily. If there is a quite cool house with an earth floor, such as is used in many places for starting newly imported stock, this is the best possible place for the azaleas, and they will recover more ' quickly from the journey in the cool, moist atmos- phere of such a house than anywhere else. them up. The main thing to take into consideration is to try to build the plants up along as natural lines as possible so that they will be in the best of shape to give good results as soon as the steady cold weather begins and the chrysanthemum season is on the wane. While advising against any forcing it is equally detrimental to try to save fuel by holding off with the firing and closing down the ventilators. This, may keep up the inside temperature somewhere near the mark but it qauses a heavy dampness or condensa- ^9^3 The America n Fl oris r. 023. tion which Is the one most important thing th:it should lie iivoideil to jire- vent rust and other diseases. Watch closely the condition of the soil from day to day. making sure that it i.'; In the same degree of moisture from top grade. The stems should also be of an even length. There is nothing that hurts the appearance of a bunch of llowers so much as to have three or f.)ur different Irngths of stem. C. W. Joili\S().\. CARNATIONS SEVEN YEARS IN THE SAME SOIL. At Nick Greiveldin^'s Greenhouses, Merrill, Wis. to bottom. A little steam heat under the bench at night with bright, airy conditions during the day, will dry out the soil very quickly. This is a good time to be sure that the plants are free from aphis or insects of any kind. It is a good plan to fumigate a little now as the season is opening up. Even though the plants appear to be thoroughly clean it is far better to get ahead of the aphis than to let them get such a firm hold on the plants that considerable damage is done before they can be cleaned out. Much trouble is sometimes caused b5' the. cut-worm eating away the buds, especially when the soil used is fresh sod from a pasture. The only sure way that we have found to light this pest is to scratch a little around in the surface of the beds at the base of the plants early in the day, where the cut-worm generally secrets itself during the daytime. Many can be caught this way and destroyed. Sow- bugs or wood-lice are also very busy at this time. They should be gone after in a thorough manner by setting little heaps of Paris green and sugar along the side boards of the benches and on thin pieces of boards here and there on the beds. Plants that are being allowed to come into bloom should have the flowers cleaned off regularly as they are tit. They quickly go to sleep if allowed to remain too long on the plants. There will also be some sec- onds and some short-stemmed flow- ers for a little while yet until the plants get more thoroughly estab- lished. These should also be removed and not allowed to get old on the plants to breed ' thrip and red spider. It pays to be particular in the sorting and bunching of the flowers for mar- ket or. sale. Every flower in each bunch should be uniform In color and Carnation Growing- in the West. The accompanying illustration shows a bench of White Perfection carna- 'lons at the establishment of the Mauff ^'loral Co., Denver, Colo., gro%vn un- der different conditions than are usual- ly followed. The bench is carried over the second year and the photograph was taken in September, 1912, show- ing the first crop of flowers of the second year. During the month of September from this bench of 1,000 plants over 6,000 first-class blooms were cut, and up to February 20. 1913, there has been a steady cut from these plants. This Is the first time that this method has been tried by the Mauff Co. and the results have proved so satisfactory that they have decided to continue experiments in this line. The extra quality of the blooms cut from these plants is one of the great- est Incentives to try this system again on a more extensive scale. At the convention of the American Carnation Society at Detroit, January, 1912, Hugo Schroeter of that city. In a paper entitled "Everybody's Flower," asked, Why would not a summer car- nation be a good thing to develop — especially a good white and a pink ? Mr. Mauff thinks from his experience and observations of the growth and habits of White Perfection that it possesses the characteristics of a summer bloom- ing variety and will fill that want. Many growers of this variety have In- different success but with the Mauff Co. it has proven the most satisfac- tory and best paying white carnation that they have ever grown. Every bloom produced Is perfect, of the larg- est size and of exquisite fragrance, while the stem is all that could be de- sired, strong and wiry, and holding the flowers erect. Mr. Mauit Informs me that the' rhaln point in^ growing White Perfection is to have the plants started early and have good-sized plants before the heat of summer comes on, as It does not bush freely during the hot dry weather. Much has been said and written about' the difficulties experienced In growing flowers in the arid west but my observations . have been that there are as good flowers produced here as in any other part of the country. This firm ha,s entirely discontinued the growing of carnations In the field and now grow them entirely In the green- houses and find that by this method they obtain better flowers. Their sys- tem now is to empty half of their car- nation bencl'ies after Easter and plant with strong plants from 3-ln pots, planting them in double the number of lots that are to remain. When the plants have grown large enough to begin crowding one another, every al- ternate lot is taken out and planted into another bench, generally in July WHITE PERFECTION CARNATIOJ^S AT THE MAUFF FLORAL. CO. 'S, DENVER, COLO. Second Year for Tlieso Plants in the Benches. 624 The American Florist. Oct. II, and August. In growing them this ■way good, long stems are obtained on the first crop, which cannot be had when the plants are grown in the field and lifted. In this dry climate the plants in the field ripen off and do not break freely, and when taken into the house take a long time to start; and the flowers produced in the first crop are so inferior there is no comparison to those produced through greenhouse culture. The bench illustrated was planted in May, 1911, and cutting commenced in August. In the spring of 1912, there being a glut of carnations on the Denver market, some of the shoots were pinched back to encourage new breaks, and later on some of these new breaks were pinched back again and the plants kept in a good growing con- dition with a little nourishment oc- casionally. As will be seen by the illustration, they made a wonderful growth. Some of the plants had as high as 40 to 50 shoots each and the first blooms picked had stems 24 to 30 inches long. This firm has about 50,000 feet of glass devoted to the culture of cut flowers and plants both bedding and holiday stock, and has a large shipping trade throughout the North and South, from Texas to Mon- tana and the Dakotas. It is an old concern, having been started by Mrs. R. MaufE in 1883, whose interests were taken over by her sons, A. E. and R. Mauff, about one year ago. J. B. THE ROSE. Winter Preparations. Did you ever notice from time to time throughout the season that you have intended to do certain things but failed to do so, and then found that it must be done at once? That owing to having neglected some special work, that much extra is added (which, in other words, is added expense) in order to make up for your unpreparedness? I am sure we all do this from time to time, and it hurts. Therefore let us take time by the forelock and make a few important preparations for the winter. It is very important that the grower should have a good supply of manure on hand at all times and in various conditions — the fresh manure for the liquid manure tank, while for mulch- ing purposes it should be somewhat decomposed. For potting it should be thoroughly decomposed so that it can be readily screened through half-inch mesh screen. It will be found most convenient to have the manure and soil protected, and the cost of a shed built for this purpose alone will be trifling when one considers the saving of the manure annually, and the sat- isfaction of having the manure and soil in just the proper condition for any purpose. The small grower would not require a very large building for this purpose — one large enough to hold enough potting soil for the season and manure for the winter months. The soil can be composted outside and be turned several times before freez- ing weather, and then sheltered. Use a good stiff clay sod soil, piled up in layers, 6 or S inches of soil and about the same thickness of well-rotted cow manure, adding a liberal sprinkle of bone meal to each layer of soil. This is also a good time to plow up a quan- tity of soil and haul it to some well- drained spot near the range for next season's filling of the houses. Per- sonally we prefer doing the compost- ing in the spring, but by having the soil in readiness and the manure near it, in fact, a rick of each, side by side, the composting in the spring may be easily and quickly accomplished. We all know what this means when so many things must be done in a limited time. Then there is the liquid manure proposition. One should by all means have a good manure water system. This does not necessarily mean an ex- pensive installation, for the gasoline engines (the little machines for all work) are dependable in every way and are manufactured in sizes from 1 H. P. to as much power as one de- sires. A 2 H. P. engine belted to a centrifugal Gould pump with an inch and a quarter flow will give excellent results <5n a range not exceeding 20,000 feet of glass, and we think that a larger range could be worked out in proportion. The tank can be made of concrete and should be protected from frost, preferably in the same cellar with the boiler; and so arranged that it can be readily refilled or cleaned, using a horse and cart. Three screens will be found neces- sary, the screen next the manure be- ing of heavy galvanized wire of one- inch mesh; the next or middle screen a %-inch mesh or %-inch, and the third %-inch mesh. Care must be taken to have the liquid reach the pump section clean, so as not to clog the pump valves or hose bibs. For the sake of economy the fresh water pipes can be used for the liquid manure by ar- ranging a cut-off valve on the main line in such a manner that it will not queen of all flowers, the rose, deserves all the homage and care we can be- stow on her. We do have to have a love for her majesty in order to grow this little queen to prefegtion, and the money consideration is not quite all — is it? ,__ E. WITH THE GROWERS E. G. Hill Co., Riclimona, Ind. The writer spent a very pleasant and profitable day at the E. G. Hill Co.'s plant, Richmond, Ind., September 30. Everything as usual was in tip- top shape. We first visited the chrys- anthemums, for which this firm has been noted for years. Their stock was fully up to standard and, no doubt, will show up to good advantage at the shows this fall. Many of the finest and newer varieties, of course, were not in bloom at this early date, but Mr. Hill assured me that many ac- quisitions will be staged at the No- vember shows. At this date they were cutting such varieties as October Frost, Smith's Advance, Golden Glow, etc. Roses for winter forcing were in ex- cellent condition and grown in large quantities, the most numerous being Pink and White Killarn^y, although Mrs. Ward, Richmond, Sunburst and Lady Hillingdon were grown in large numbers. We noticed a bench of Prince de Bulgarie, which Mr. Hill assured me was the true stock. The plants were in a fine, healthy, thrifty condition and full of buds, and this rose looked promising for a profitable winter variety. The writer's attention was called to a few plants of Double Richmond, it having about twice as^ many petals as the old Richmond. We also noticed a sport from My NICK GREIVELDING'S GREENHOUSES, MERRILt-, WIS. interfere with the supply going to the boilers or for drinking purposes. And, to repeat : Now is the time to attend to some of these details that mean very often success and as often fail- ure if not attended to. One must be in a situation to compete with the best as far as quality is concerned in the flower line, and in order to do so the equipment must be planned on an up- to-date and practical principal. Look ahead. Plan for the future as well as the present, and don't be afraid to spend a dollar to make another. The Maryland, a creamy white; this should prove good for a summer white rose. As usual many new seedling roses- were being tried out, both importa- tions and the firm's own production. Perhaps the most promising that at- tracted our attention was "1006." It is one of the most charming roses that one ever gazed upon, being a beauti- fully formed bud, of a light pink shaded with salmon. If this variety proves to be a good winter bloomer- there will surely be a big demand: for it. ^913- The American Florist. 625 In close proximity to the roses are three houses, i{()x2r)0 feet, Uevoted en- tirely to carnations tor cuttings only. A healthier lot of plants would be hard to ttnd. Mr. Hill was careful to save the best to show us on the windup of our visit, which was their new plant, across the street from tlie old, known as the carnation range. Everything there, from the boilers to the grow- ing plants, were models of perfection. I doubt if there is another plant in this Denver. The firm will enter the seed business also in the spring. This dis- trict is fine for garden stock, sucli as tomatoes, cantaloupes, eggplants and melons. It is also noted for its peaches and apples. Some of the nearby farm- ers netted .iiliOOO an acre this year, and everybody is prosperous. Business with the Grand Floral Co. was un- usually good last spring and summer, and everything points to an even more prosperous fall and winter. GRAND FI-ORAL CO.'S GREENHOUSES AT GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. country where everything shows up fo better advantage than at this carna- tion range. There are 48 benches in this range, 4x200 feet, and every bench is in the pink of condition. White Enchantress takes jhe lead for num- ber of plants grown there, having eight benches devoted to them alone. White Wonder was a close second with seven benches. The number of benches devoted to other kinds were Commodore, five; Beacon, five;-Pink De- light, four; Ward, four; Rosette, three; Gloriosa, four; Enchantress, three; White Perfection, two, and one each of Yellow Prince, Benora and Poca- hontas. All these varieties are com- ing nicely into bloom and promise to equal last year's record. Joe Hill has full charge of both plants and surely deserves great credit for the fine man- agement which he has displayed. "Wr. W. COLES. Grand Floral Co., Grand Junction, Colo. The plant of the Grand Floral Co., Grand Junction, Colo., is located in the heart of the Rockies, about 4.400 feet above the level of the sea. The climate is described as de- lightful in summer, with warm days and cool nights. The Grand Floral Co. is the only one of its kind in this vicinity, and has a large territory to draw from. The establishment con- sists of a store with basement and four houses 22x125 feet. The houses have concrete walls and are of Dietsch construction, using the Evans venti- lators, steam heat and cypress benches. On account of the large per cent of mineral substances in the soil, much of the usual greenhouse stock cannot be grown here, but the firm, nothing daunted, began this year to ship in soil by rail from outside points. The store itself carries a complete line of all stock, the roses being shipped from Arnold Artoretum Notes. Persons interested in the plants best suited for the decoration of parks and gardens of eastern North America can find much to learn in the Arboretum from this time until the end of the year, for it is in the autumn that coni- fers are seen to the best advantage and that the mature leaves of the few broad-leaved evergreens which flourish in this climate best show the beauty and value of these plants for the late autumn and winter garden. Perliaps nowhere else in the world are so many different plants with brilliant autumn foliage and handsome and abundant autumn fruits assembled as in the Ar- boretum; and in no other garden can such plants be so easily and con- veniently studied. Such plants give a character and beauty to the autumn garden which can be found only in eastern North America and perhaps in Japan where the leaves of many of the native trees and .shrubs .assume brilliant colors before they fall. In the Arboretum the autumn foliage of many Japanese plants is as brilliant as it is in their native country, but it is still to be shown if that of Ameri- can plants cultivated in Japan is as lieautiful there as it is in our eastern states. The earliest of the American trees to change the color of its leaves this year is the red or scarlet maple (Acer rubrumj. On trees growing in swamps the leaves are now often bright scarlet, while on trees growing on higher and drier ground the leaves are still bright green or only slightly tinged with red. The so-called water willow (Decodon verticillatus), perhaps better known as NesEea, is a native of all the region from Maine to Florida and Louisiana, and is a shrub with arching stems from two to three feet long growing only in the wet often submerged borders of streams and ponds Vi'here it often spreads into broad thickets. The flowers and fruits are not conspicuous, but the stems hanging over the water make an interesting and attractive margin to a shallow pond or sluggish stream, and in early autumn the leaves turn bright scarlet, so that for a few weeks the plants are conspicuous among the green sedges and swamp grasses with which they are usually associated. It is not probable that the water willow is often cultivated, but it is now well established in the Ar- boretum along the margins of two of the little ponds near the junction of the Meadow and Bussey Hill roads. The leaves of some of the forms of the so-called 'Virginia creeper of east- ern North America are already bright scarlet. The earliest to adopt its au- tumn dress and now in brilliant color is Parthenocissus vitacea. This plant rarely has adhesive discs at the ends of the tendrils, so that it cannot at- tach itself to the trunks of trees or to brick and stone walls like Parthe- nocissus quinquefolia, which is often sold in nurseries as Ampelopsis Engel- mannii. Of this plant there are sev- eral varieties recognized by botanists. On the variety hirsuta the young branches, tendrills and leaves are cov- ered with soft down, 'and a form of this variety which grows in the neigh- borhood of Ontario in Canada appears to be the best of all the Virginia creep- HOUSE OF CARNATIONS AT THE GRAND FLORAL CO., GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. 626 The American Florist. Oct. II, ers for covering brick walls. Fine plants of this form can be seen on some of the buildings at the central experimental farm of the Dominion of Canada at Ottawa. The variety San Paulii, which is the common form in Illinois and Missouri, also attaches it- self to walls and grows rapidly to a great height. Nearly all the forms of the Virginia creeper can now be seen on the trellis at the eastern side of the shrub collection and near the en- trance from the Forest Hills gate. One of the handsomest shrubs in early autumn is the Japanese Buon- ymus alatus, for the leaves of this plant turn a delicate rose color unlike those of any other plant in the Ar- boretum. This euonymus, with abun- dant room, spreads into a compact round-headed shrub from four to six feet tall and ten or twelve feet in di- ameter. The fruit is small and less conspicuous than that of many species of euonymus. The broad or some- times narrow corky wings of the branches make it conspicuous in win- ter. There is a good specimen in the euonymus group on the Meadow road, and a large isolated specimen in the grass border of the Bussey Hill road above the lilac group. The earliest of the opulus group of viburnums to change the color of its leaves is the eastern Asiatic Viburnum Sargentii. and on some individuals of this species the leaves are already dark red. Of the three species of this group this is the handsomest in flower, for the sterile flowers which surround the clusters of perfect flowers are larger than those of the eastern American or of the European species, but the fruit is small, dull in color and of little value. Another plant from northeast- ern Asia, Acer ginnala, is beautiful in the autumn when the brilliant scarlet of the fading leaves of this small tree is hardly surpassed by that of any American tree or shrub. Among ma- ples Acer ginnala is interesting on ac- count of the fragrance of the flowers, fragrant maple flowers being unusual. It is a native of eastern Siberia, and has proved very hardy in the northern states, and in Quebec and Ontario. Bright scarlet now are the leaves of Rosa nitida. This little rose, which grows naturally on the margins of swamps from Newfoundland to New England, is perhaps the most beauti- ful of our native roses and very dis- tinct in the bright red prickles which thickly cover the stems and branches; it-is too rarely cultivated. A few of the fruits which ripen in early autumn are already conspicuous. There is perhaps no shrub more beau- tiful in the Arboretum at this time than one of the American cornels, Cornus rugosa, or, as it is sometimes called, C. circinata. This is a tall, broad, round-headed shrub with green- ish branches and round-oval, dark gifeen leaves. The flowers are not more sllowy than those of other cornels, but tlje clusters of light blue fruits on red stalks which now cover the plants n^ake them objects' of much interes,t and beauty. There are several plants of this.4,^ecies in the cornel group, at the junc'tibh otthe Meadow and Bussey Hill roads, and there are large masses of it among the -hickories on the val- ley road. The finesjt individual- p.lants, however, are on t^e slope where the" Cpltis collection is planted, on the right- hand side of' the path which follows the north side of the Bussey Hill road. I The red Osier cornel or dogwood, Cor- nus racemosa, often called C. stolon- ifera or C. candidissima, is also beauti- ful at this season, for the leaves are beginning to turn dark red and the plants are covered with abundant clusters of white fruits on bright red stalks. There is a large mass of this plant in the cornel group and it has been largely planted in the mixed plan- tations along the drives. Spreading rapidly into large dense clusters, with J. Otto Thilow. President Florists' Club of Philadelphia. David Rust. Secretary Florists' Club ol Philadelphia. good foliage, abundant flowers and beautiful fruits, few shrubs are more desirable for park or roadside planta- tions. The ^two eastern American species of mountain ash, Sorbus americana and itk, variety decora, are covered with lar^ clusters of scarlet fruit which remahi on the branches in brilliant con4itten until after the leaves have f^ijatife- Sd until late in the season when they are "e'Hten by the robins. These plants are onitl5.e border at the eastern end of the shrub collection and near the entrance from the Forest Hills gate. In the same border several species of American hawthorns are now bearing large crops of scarlet fruits, notably CratEegus succulenta, C. prunifolia and C. rotundifolia. On some of the Amer- ican hawthorns the fruit ripens soon after the middle of August and has already disappeared; on other species it will continue to ripen during the next two months, and the fruit of a few species will retain its beauty un- til spring. Many of the young plants in the general collection of Hawthorns on Peter's hill, are fruiting this year, and among them one of the Colorado species (C. Colorado) is conspicuous from the abundance of its bright red fruits which ripen early in September. The decorative value of the American hawthorns is hardly realized yet, al- though few small trees or shrubs produce more beautiful flowers or hand- somer or more abundant fruits. The collection of grapevines on the trellisses at the eastern side of the shrub collection is now in excellent con- dition and is one of the most complete and successful groups in the Arbore- tum. Persons interested in hardy vines or desirous of seeing the decorative value of our native grapevines should lose no time in visiting this collection for the first severe frost kills the leaves of these plants. All the species of east- ern North America, except two or three from the extreme south, are repre- sented in the collection and they all have value as ornamental plants. Of the species which are not often seen in cultivation attention is called to Vitis Doaniana from the Texas Pan- handle, V. bicolor from eastern New York and southward, and V. arizonica with its small pale gray-green leaves. The Japanese Vitis Coignetiee is per- haps a more vigorous plant than any of the American species, although probably V. cinerea and V. sestivalis growing on the rich bottom-lands of the Mississippi valley reach a greater height than this Japanese vine, but in the size of its thick dark green leaves which are sometimes a foot in diam- eter, in its vigor, rapid growth and massive appearance it has no equal among the grapevines which have been grown in the Arboretum. In north- ern Japan the leaves turn bright scar- let before falling, but the earlier frosts of the American autumn, which is a month earlier than the autumn of Japan, generally destroy the leaves while they are still green. The season for flowers in the Ar- boretum is practically ended for the year, although one of the new Chinese shrubs, Indigofera ambliantha is still covered with its erect spikes of small rose-colored flowers. This is a small perfectly hardy shrub with erect stems, which, beginning to flower the middle of July, continues to produce its flower clusters until October. Among summer-flowering shrubs this is certainly one of the most beautiful of recent introduction. — A. A. B. Davenport, Ia.— A large greenhouse concern will build a plant for cucum- bers and other vegetables at Edwards river, near Monmouth, 111., according to reports. Shawnee, Okla. — S. W. Petersen, of Parsons, Kans., has leased the green- houses on North Broadway, which have been idle for several months. Mr. Petersen is an experienced florist and is expected to make a success of the enterprise from the start. I9I3- The American Florist. 627 DISPLAY OF DAHLIA BLOOMS AT DREER'S FALL SHOW. CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Fall Routine. The routine work among the chrys- anthemums just at the present time, now that the buds are all taken and the plants tied up securely to support the stem and bloom, is to pay close attention to the watering. The very early varieties, Golden Glow and Smith's Advance, are either in full crop or on the wane. With most growers these need to be held a little to the dry side at the roots and a dry atmosphere should be maintained to keep the petals from spotting. The next early varieties, such as Polly Rose, October Frost, Gloria and Chrysolora, are fast expanding their blooms. The main feature for their proper development is to pay strict attention to the temperature of the houses every night. The temperature should be held close to 48-50 degrees, with a little steam running through one of the pipes and a crack of air on at, the ventilators. (Do not use the same line of pipe continually; change off from one bench to another every other night.) When the weather is too warm to permit the use of any steam, the tem- perature should be gauged as much as possible by regulating the ventilators but under no consideration should the blooms be allowed to get wet from dampness overnight. While guarding against moisture and damp conditions ca^-e must be taken against extreme dryness which is often the cause of so , much trouble and loss by the blooms getting infested with red spi- der. When the blooms are partly ex- panded syringing cannot be resorted to to keep down this pest, but plants with buds not yet showing color can be syringed on bright warm mornings. The temperature during most nights from now on will go down to the freezing point or lower, followed by bright warm days, and unless there is very close attention to regulating the steam or hot water (as the case may be) early in the morning, the tem- perature of the houses will run up higher than is good for the plants in a very short while. This is one of the causes of the trouble with red spider and it also results in undersized blooms. The same rule should be the guide in closing down the ventilators and turning on the heat towards even- ing. To be successful with late varieties their treatment should vary a little from the early and midseason varieties. They require more water at their roots, also a more moist condition in the houses. To allow them to get dry at this time will ripen up the wood, causing them to mature their blooms earlier than they would do if given close attention in this respect. Also do not neglect to keep all the plants free from aphis. Especially watch out for a batch of late varieties grow- ing in the same house with others more advanced in bloom. They are very apt to be overlooked and the fly get ahead if the buds are not exam- ined every few days. Feeding can still be carried on as the buds are developing, but be care- ful not to overdo it. Too much ferti- lizer is worse than not enough and should we get a season of very warm bright days such as we usually do in October the petals will surely burn. The pot plants will require consid- erable work put in on them now. At- tend to the staking and disbudding and the removing of any decayed leaves. Disbudding on the exhibition specimen plants must be followed up closely to be able to get them into good bloom for early November. Any delay in this will throw the blooms late. These plants must have plenty of room for their proper development. Also get all the training or tying out of their branches done before the buds are too far advanced. They also re- quire considerable feeding with liquid manure and if their roots are in a good growing condition the plants will stand applications two or three times a week, provided the mixture is not too strong and the weather conditions will allow. Do not under any circumstances feed "heavy" dur- ing dark weather or when the soil at the roots is very dry. C. W. Johnson. Dreer's Fall Flower Show. The fall flower show, now in progress at H. A. Dreer's nurseries and green- houses, is a great success. In the Service building at the Riverview Nur- series there is an extensive exhibit of dahlia cut blooms as shown in the il- lustration herewith. This exhibition enables visitors to make a closer in- spection of the individual flowers than may be made in the fields, where the plantations of dahlias include over 800 varieties, many of which have not as yet been introduced. Besides the dah- lias there are over 15 acres of cannas which now show a blaze of color that is almost dazzling. Hardy perennial phlox at the Locust Farm are in great form and the large blocks, of various colors, make a sight long to be re- membered. Hardy perennials at the Riverton Nursery are also attracting much at- tention, as many of the late flowering kinds are now in bloom. Other at- 628 The American Florist. Oct. II, tractions, such as the water lily ponds, rock garden, hardy shrubs, evergreens, grasses, etc., together with the exten- sive greenhouses containing decorative plants, etc., are all attracting much attention and go far towards making this fall flower show the most exten- sive ever attempted by any nursery in the United States. Many automo- biles laden with enthusiastic flower- lovers are constantly arriving, besides hundreds of visitors who come by train and trolley. Illinois State Fair. The display of cut flowers, plants and designs at the Illinois state fair. Springfield, October 3-11, was not so large as a year ago, but was of a much higher quality. Shortage of stock probably kept some florists from exhibiting. The plant displays of A. C. Canfield, W. H. Gullett & Sons and Geo. M. Brinkerhoff were especially fine. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Janssen Seed & Floral Co., Hey Floral Co. and EUCLID SQUARE GARAGE, CLEVELAND, O. Where the Fall Show of the Ohio Horticultural Society Will be Held November 13-15, 1913. Philadelphia Florists' Club. Splendid and enthusiastic was the meeting of the Florists' Club held Tuesday evening, October 7. The an- nual election of ofiicers was held and resulted in the election of Otto Thilow, president: Geo. Burton, vice-president; George Craig, treasurer, and David Rust, secretary. The only contest was for the presidency between Mr. Thilow and Adolph Farenwald. Mr. Thilow received the majority. Mr. Farenwald moved that the vote be made unani- mous, which was done. Speeches were made by all the candidates except the modest treasurer. His report showed the club to be in good condition finan- cially, as $1,000 had been invested in a Philadelphia city bond. Charles Grakelow gave a very good account of his recent visit to the Panama can- al- which grand achievement, made pos- sible by American skill, he said had made him feel how precious was his American citizenship. K. the Chicago Carnation Co. were among the leading cut flower exhibitors. The following were prize winners : Euclid Square Garage. THE CLKS'EI.AlSrD SHOW. ■We illustrate in this issue the ex- terior and interior of the Euclid Square Garage, where the fall show of the Ohio Horticultural Society will be held, November 13-15. The building is a large structure erected for down town shoppers and business men during the ■daytime. The floor space is 6-1,000 square feet, and there are 100 of the massive columns, some of which show in the interior view. This part, in which the show wll be held, is just now being completed, the rest of the building having been erected a year or so ago. The building makes an excellent exhibition hall, and a big crowd of visitors is expected. There is plenty of room for exhibits and the show is expected to be one of the best in the country. FLORAL DESIGNS. "W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111., six firsts, three seconds, one third and one fourth; Hey Floral Co., May wood, 111., three firsts, three seconds, four thirds and two fourths; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111., two firsts, one second, four thirds and three fourths; A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111., one first, one second, one third and one fourth; Janssen Seed and Floral Co., Springfield, 111., one first, two thirds; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, Springfield, III., two seconds, one third and two fourths; Walraun, Pe- oria, 111., one second. CUT FLOWEKS. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111.. 11 firsts, five seconds and one third; Janssen Seed and Floral Co., five firsts, five seconds and four thirds; Hey Floral Co., five firsts, two seconds and one third; Chicago Carnation Co., four firsts, three seconds; A. C. Brown, three firsts, two seconds and ten thirds; A. C. Canfield, two firsts, seven sec- onds; W. H. Gullett & Sons, one second and three thirds. PLANTS. Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, eleven firsts, nine seconds and five thirds; W. H. Gullett & Sons, nine firsts, one second, one third; A. C. Canfield, five firsts, six seconds and three thirds; Geo. A. Kuhl, three firsts, nine seconds, 11 thirds; A. C. Brown, two firsts, one second; Janssen Seed and Floral Co., three seconds, four thirds, five fovirths. MISCELLANEOUS. Geo. A. Kuhl, two firsts and one sec- ond; Janssen Seed and Floral Co., two firsts and one second; Geo. M. Brink- erhoff, two firsts and two thirds; W. H. Gullett & Sons, one second. Illinois florists attending the fair in- cluded the following : Alexander, Pekin. Mrs. Alexander, Pekin. Fred Benjamin, Pekin. John Bommersbach, Decatur. Mrs. N. Bommersbach, Decatur. John L. Bryant, Petersburg. I. Cole, Lincoln. Edw. Gullett, Lincoln. Wilbur Gullett, Lincoln. Wilbur Hembreiker, Lincoln. Mrs. A. T. Hey, Maywood. Louis Hey, Maywood. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. Mrs. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. A. F. Longren, Chicago. Adolph Poehlmann, Morton Grove. A. T. Pyfer, Joliet. C. L. W. Snyder, El Paso. ■ — Walraun, Peoria. Mrs. Walraun, Peoria. Frank Washburn, Bloomington. Geo. Washburn, Bloomington. MuUanphy Store Opening'. The downtown opening of the Mul- lanphy Florist store, St. Louis, "Wed- nesday, October 1, was a great suc- cess. From 6 p. m. Tuesday evening till early dawn of Wednesday a staff from their north end store, assisted by extra help, worked on the interior and INTERIOR OF EUCLID SQUARE GARAGE, CLEVELAND, O. Where the Fall Show ol the Ohio Horticultural Society Will be Held November 13-15, 1913. i '913 ■ The American Florist. 629 outside decorations. The feature was the decorating and dressing of their four large show windows. The fixtures of the interior of the store are of a light creamy color. Around them were arranged decorative plants of every description and vases of cut flowers. The three large windows on the Locust street side were beautifully decorated by Edward Harvey and Alfonse Art- mann, but the window that created the most comment and appreciation was on the Seventh street side, a superb arrangement of blue birch basliets in all shapes and styles suitable for all occasions. These baskets were beauti- fully arranged by the artist, Alfonse Artniann. The simplicity and beauty in arrangement were spoken about on all sides. In the interior of the store were a bevy of beautifully gowned ladles and the proprietors of the store, who gave every visitor a hearty wel- come. Every visitor was made happy with a rose, carnation or gladiolus. The motto of the firm will be fair and square dealing to all. An orchestra played all day and there was also vocal music. Two large refrigerators will take care of their large stock of cut flowers. W. F. Qeveland. FLOWER SUPPLr SHORT. The latter part of this week saw the market decidedly short in supply. Roses of all varieties and grades cleaned up early in the day. Carna- tions were also far short of the de- mand. Dahlias are not too plentiful up to date, and by ordering the day ahead only can orders be filled with any degree of certainty. A few Early Snow chrysanthemums arrive daily. A few pink chrysanthemums are also seen. Double Rhinebeck violets are beginning to arrive. Orchids and gar- denias will be part of the daily stock soon. Gladioli are still with us. Greens of all kinds are Dlentiful. NOTES. F. Witthuhn and son and P. Burger have returned from their European trip. E. A. Wilhelmy has also returned from a two months' visit to Germany and France and is again busy in his store. Miss Nettie Heideman returned "Wed- nesday, October 1, from a two weeks' visit to friends in Chattanooga, Tenn., and nearby points, where she was roy- ally entertained in true southern style. The new Jas. Badie Co. has secured the contract for all decorations, etc., for the Hotel Statler for the ensuing year, beginning October 1. The Eadie Co. opening takes place October 9. G. W. Mercer's store was elaborately decorated with southern smilax both inside and outside in the south side merchants' carnival and business boom which took place this week. Ail mail addressed to P. C. Bartels should now go to Rocky River, O., in- stead of North Olmstead, O.. as he now resides permanently at the Gasser Co.'s greenhouses. Tim Smith of the Smith & Fetter Co. has been on the sick list for the past week with a severe cold. John Gunn and V. A. Cowglll of Sa- lem visited the greenhouses of the J. M. Gasser Co. last Friday. C. P. B. Baltimore. Our florists have come to see the need of larger greenhouses of the best construction and material, and in the near future this city will meet its own demands. Lehr Bros, have added a large house to their range of glass, dimensions 60x228 feet, King construc- tion. Their variety of roses includes Killarney, American Beauty and Radi- ance, about lt),000 rose plants in all. They also have a house of gardenias. The dahlia show at R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., was a great success. The show started last Tuesday and lasted through the week. Large crowds were present each day though several storms prevailed during the week. Lightning struck the smoke stack of tlie plant but did no serious damage. The Leo Niessen Co., wholesale flor- ists of Philadelphia, have installed a commission house at Charles and Cen- ter streets. Their formal opening was held last Tuesday and they report a very profitable day. The Florists' Exchange, which has passed into the hands of Pennock- Meehan Co., of Philadelphia and other cities, is going right along with the business. Manager J. Perry is still at the old place. During the severe tliunder storm of Thursday lightning struck a tenant house at the nursery of I. H. Moss, Govanstown, and set fire to the build- ing; about $600 daimage. B. Washington. Business is just about the same as last week. All stock is about the same except carnations, which are get- ting better right along. Quite a large delegation visited R. Vincent, Jr. & Son's Co. dahlia and canna show at Cowentown, Md., Sep- tember 30, and all were well pleased with their trip. As some of the florists said, the old fashioned dinner was worth the trip, not counting the show. Wm. Gude and his large corps of artists have been very busy at Laurel racetrack arranging a fine Jot of ever- greens to make the place look attract- ive. Chas. Merriman, the landscape art- ist, reports business very good and is very well satisfied with the season so far. The Washington Florist Co. has some very fine Caprice roses on show. The bowling team still has its week- ly meetings at the Rathskeller. Visitors : U. Cutler Ryerson, New- ark, N. J.; Samuel Preund, represent- ing A. A. Arnold Box Co., Chicago. BOWLING. Ernest 160 1.53 171 Shaffer 1S5 177 191 Smith 190 145 152 Midomanski 175 18.3 181 MeLunnon 179 181 195 G. C. D. New Orleans. The Orchid Store is a new establish- ment just opened at 141 Carondelet street. The decorations for the open- ing were quite elaborate an extensive line of orchids and other flowering and foliage plants being used. The proprietors of the business are J. A. Newsham, the well-known orchid spe- cialist of this city, and Henry Scheuer- mann, formerly with the Metairie Ridge Nurseries. The Gadsden, Ala., Daily Times-News says the Gadsden^ Bellevue c& Lookout Mountain Railway Co., of which U. J. Virgin, this city, is president, supply- ing most of the capital, operated the first car over its line from the city to the top of Lookout mountain, Septem- ber 19. Horace Cheeseman, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, called on the trade here last week^ Mr. Cheseman is always a welcome visitor and has a wide circle of acquaintances among the trade of this city and vicinity. L. E. SHEBOYGAN, WIS. — J. E. Matthewson has added three new greenhouses to his plant this summer. Two are 27x 150 feet and one 12x70. Mr. Matthew- son has been very successful with asters this season. Albany, IN. Y. fl.UB MEETING. At the October meeting of the Al- bany Florists' Club President Henkes appointed two nominating committees who will at the November meeting present a ticket to be voted upon at the December meeting. The commit- tees are : Regular — Fredericlv Gold- ring. Thomas Tracey and Louis H. Schaefer. Opposition — Edward P. Tracey, John J. Haggerty and Frank R. Bilson. Frederick Goldring of the publicity and flower show committees reported progress and said he expected that both committees will be able to hand in a final report at the next meet- ing. Arrangements were made for a visit to one of the members, James H. Snyder of Rhinebeck, on October 5. The members decided to go by train, and about fifteen promised to be on hand. L. H. Schaefer gave an account of his recent visit to Buffalo and the part taken by the Buffalo Florists' Club in the Perry centennial celebra- tion. The Buffalo brethren, he said, are working up considerable enthusi- asm for a flower show to be held in November. An interesting part of Mr. Schaefer's recital was the story of the damage done by the frost on Septem- ber 15. Potatoes, tomatoes and other crops in the territory from Buffalo east to Utica were killed in the. fields. Two new members were elected, Chas. Doeble of this city and G. E. Kopper of Schenectady. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting through the courtesy of Thomas Tra- cey, manager of the Albany Cut Flow- er Exchange. NOTES, Fred A. Danker, the Maiden Lane florist, returned October # from a three weeks' hunting trip in New Bruns- wick. With him were Wallace R. Pierson of Cromwell, Conn.; R. J. Ir- win of New York, and H. J. Scales of Atlanta, Ga. The hunters brought back four large moose heads and a caribou. They report having a fine time in a great game country. Mr. Pierson is quite a Nimrod, and had been in the territory before, but to the others the great stretches of forests and wide barrens covered with moss knee deep were new territory. The four went into the province as far as Chatham, where three guides and a cook were secured. Then they trav- eled thirty-five miles into the wilder- ness, where the game abounded. R. D. Montana Florists' ana Nurserymen. The fourth annual meeting of the Florists' and Nurserymen's Associa- tion of Montana was held in Helena September 25, with a large attendance of members from all over the state. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year : M. Kranz, Great Falls, president; J. P. Ring, Helena, vice-president; B. A. Calmettes, Hele- na, secretary-treasurer. The matter of exhibiting at the Montana state fair was brought up and it was decided that if more room was devoted to the exhibits of flowers and plants and more prizes given for individual plants and cut flowers that it would create more interest among the florists and would at the same time be an adver- tisement for them and would be a revelation to the people of the state to see what is and can be grown here. It is expected that next year the ex- hibits will far surpass any previously shown in the state. After the meet- ing the party was entertained at lunch- eon by T. E. Mills and wife of the State Nursery Co., who also provided autos to take the party to the state fair. 630 The American Florist. Oct. II. The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2,50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTRNTS. Suggestions for plaut growers 621 — Dahlias 621 —Gladioli 621 — Callas 621 — Mignonette 621 — Cleaning up after frost 622 — Mignonette at Poeblmauu's (illus. ) 622 Imported azaleas 622 The carnation 622 —Care of plants in fall 622 . — Carnations seven years in same soil (illus.) .62.3 — Carnation growing in the west (illus.) 623 The rose 624 — Winter preparations 624 With the growers 624 — E. G. Hill Co 624 — Nieli Greivekling's greenhouses (illus.) .. .624 — Grand Floral Co.'s greenhouses (illus.) .. .625 Arnold Arboretum notes 62.5 J. Otto Thilow (portrait) 626 David Rust (portrait) 626 Chrysanthemums 627 -Tire fall routiue 627 Dreer's fall flower show (illus. ) 627 Euclid square garage, Cleveland, 0. (illus.). .628 Philadelphia Florists' Club 628 Illinois state fair 628 MuUanphy store opening 628 Cleveland 629 Baltimore 62fl Washington 629 New Orleans 629 Montana florists and nurserymen 629 A legal controversy 630 Nicotine Manufacturing Co 630 Hammond rewards young gardeuers 630 Moniuger's new book 630 Chrysanthemum Society of America 630 Cbicago .• 634 St. Louis 638 Cincinnati ^-^o Pittsburg 630 Philadelphia 642 New York 644 National Association of Gardeners 650 The seed trade 652 — Watkins & Simpson novelties 6.52 — Tariff changes aflectlug seedsmen 652 The nursery trade 654 .^Stark judgment rendered 6o4 — Tariff changes in nursery stock 654 Market gardeners 656 — Vegetable Growers' Association boh Oklahoma City -658 Azaleas are now arriving and should be in the hands of growers within the next three weeks. Fern leaves dipped in glycerin for the purpose of preservation and bleached ruscus leaves have been held properly classified as ornamental leaves by the customs officials. A Lesfal Controversy. Ed. American Florist : I notice a news Item in one of the trade papers referring to a contro- versy between the Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo., and the state land board, and making it appear that we are largely in arrears for rent. The correspondent is probably justified in drawing such a conclusion from arti- cles published in the daily press, but the fact is that this is entirely a legal controversy involving the right of the land board to arbitrarily increase our rental under a lease which does not expire until 192C. J. A. Valentine, President Park Floral Co. Nicotine Manufacturing' Co. The Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo., has reorganized under the laws of Missouri, electing new officers and directors, and on September 27 moved into its new factory, where there is four times the space, and new machin- ery of quadruple capacity. The in- creased facilities will enable the firm now to fill all orders promptly. Hammond Se'vrards Young Gardeners. The successful contestants in the Home Garden Brigade of Beacon, N. Y., were awarded prizes Friday, Octo- ber 3, the presentation being made in person by Benjamin Hammond, secre- tary of the American Rose Society, and the moving spirit in the garden contests of that city for the last six years. Prizes were for children of 14 years and under for best garden; also for best potatoes, beans, and morn- ing glories. The American Rose So- ciety bronze medal for the boys' and girls' rose gardens was won by Mar- guerite Bialko and Vincent Grady. There were also prizes for the neatest door yard and a prize to the best gar- den by a man over 40 years. Monlnger's New Book- John C. Moninger Co., the well known greenhouse manufacturers at 902 Blackhawk street, Chicago, has just issued a new book, "Elverything for the Greenhouse," which is the most complete of its kind that has ever been gotten out. It consists of 384 pages well illustrated, bound in green cloth and is really what one might call an encyclopedia of greenhouse work. The author, Phillip L. McKee, skillfully leads the reader from the general of- fices and works, through .33 states where Moninger houses have been erected and this portion of the book, with the exterior and interior views of the offices, factory and many green- houses, is very interesting and shows what wonderful improvement has been made in greenhouse construction. The rest of the book is devoted to green- house supplies and much valuable in- formation to the grower such as in- struction for erecting greenhouses, etc. The average cost per book is about 70 cents and the edition and mailing cost of the entire lot exceeds $7,000. The book is not being sent broadcast, but the firm will gladly mail one free, to any person in the trade who will ask for it. Chrysantliemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Chas. H. Totty announces the committees to examine new chrysanthemums for the ensuing year as follows : Chicago — J. B. Deamud (chair- man), E. O. Orpet, D. A. Robertson. Ship flowers to J. B. Deamud, IGO North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati— R. Witterstaetter (chairman), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care janitor. Boston — Wm. Nicholson (chair- man), James Wheeler, Alex Mont- gomery. Ship flowers to Boston Flower Exchange, C. Park street, care of chairman. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-sec- ond street, care of chairman. Philadelphia — ^A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut Street. Shipments should be made to ar- rive by 2 p. m. on examination days to receive attention from the com- mittee. Must be prepaid to destina- tion and an entry fee of $2.00 should l5e forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined, or it may ac- company the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special atten- tion is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass . at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Oc- tober and November, the dates of which will be October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. .OFFICIAL JUDGING SCALES. Commercial. Color 20 Foliage 15 Form 15 Substance 15 Fullness 10 Size 10 Stem 15 — Total 100 Exhibition. Color 15 Form 15 Stem 5 Depth 15 Foliage 5 Size 30 Fullness 15 — Total 100 Siugle ■\'arieties. Color 40 Stem and Foliage. . 20 Form 20 Substance 20 Total 100 Pompon Varieties. Color 40 Fullness 20 Form 20 — Stem and Foliage.. 2;) Total 100 Single varieties to be divided in two classes — the large flowered and the small flowered. CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Sec'y. Morgan Park, 111. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md,, Oct, 13, 8 p. m, — Garden- ers and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' E.xchange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Noah F. Flitton, Secretary, Gwynn Falls Park, Station F, Baltimore, Chicago, Oct, 16, 8 p. m. — Cook County Flor- ists' Association, at the Tavern, W. Washing- ton street, Chicago. Cincinnati, 0,, Oct. 13, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society. Jabez Elliott Flower IVIai- ket. Alex. Ostendorp, Secretary, 24 East 3rd. street, Cincinnati, Cleveland, 0,, Oct, 13, 7:30 p. m. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 2610 Detroit avenue. Frank Friedley, Secretary, 95 Shaw avenue. East Cleveland, Ohio. New Orleans, La., Oct, 12, 2 p. m. — Garden- ers' Mutual Protective Association, 114 Ex- change alley. John Parr, Secretary, 4539 North Rampart street. New Orleans. New Orleans, La,, Oct. 16, 8 p. m. — New Orleans Horticultural Society. Association of Commerce Building, cor. St. Charles and Com- mon streets. C. B. Panter, Secretary, 2320 Calhoun street, New Orleans. Newport, R. I,, Oct. 14. — Newport Horti- cultural Society. William Gray, Secretary, Eellevue avenue, Newport, R. I. New York, Oct. 13, 7:80 p, m,— New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House building. .Tohn Young, Secretary, 53 W. 28th street, New York. Rochester, N, Y,, Oct. 13, 8 p, m. — Roches- ter Florists' Association, 95 Main street east. H. B. Stringer, Seci'etary, 24 Stone street, Rochester. Scranton, 5a,, Oct, 17, 7:30 p. m. — Scranton Florists' Club, Guernsey building. T, B, Mc- Clintock, Secretary, Scranton. Springfield, O,, Oct. 13,— Springfield Flor- ists' Club, oflice of the Good & Reese Co. -Ar- thur Lecdle, Secretary. Springfleld, 0. Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 16. — Tacoma Florists' Association, JIaccabec Hall. F. C. Smith, Sec- retary. I9I3- The American Florist. 631 state Fairs. The folluwtue Is a llHt or coming stnte fairs, with the names ntnl atUlresscs of the Bunerln- tondcnts of the horticultural and tlorlcuUural depnrtineutd bo far as obtainable: October 20-26, Raleigh. — North Oarollna State Fair, J. I'rnuk Fooshc. lialelgb, N. 0. Ootober 27-NoTomber 1, Hot Springa. — Ar- kansas State I'alr. K. II. Johnson, 201 Central avenue. Hot Springs, Ark, November 3-8, Phoenix, — Arizona State Fair, A. M. Mclimlc. Phoenix, Ariz. November B-12. Shreveport, — Louisiana State Fair, Rot)t. Glenk, Stote Museum, New Or- leans, La. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where rtnswers are to be mailed from this office euciuse 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an experienced salesman with a nursery firm; will sell on commission. Key 906. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By competent grower: sin- gle, private place preferred. Address, Key 901. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As rose g^rower or propagat- or. 18 years experience; best of references. Address Key S9S. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Good storeman. State wages in first letter. Chicago preferred. Address Key XXX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By competent grower: single; have good references. Address Key 877. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -Private gardener; sober' industrious and competent man. Illinois pre- ferred. Key XX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced store man in Chicago. Wages. $20.00 per week. Address. Key 885, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By florist with 16 years' experience in general greenhouse work; all kinds of bedding plants, planting, etc. Key 900. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — To represent a reliable firm dealing in seeds, etc., as traveling salesman in Western Canada for the coming season by ex- perienced man. Unquestionable references for energy and ability- Paget Read, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Situation Wanted— By Englishman, as gardener on private place, 11 years' experience in all branches; under glass and outside. 2 years in America. Best references from present employer. Address. Richard Fribbins, Owens Gardens, Vineyard Haven, Mass. Situation Wanted— As gardener or good assist- ant gardener on private place; 12 years experience in all branches; hot house plants, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbaceous borders, etc. Age 28. Single. English. Address Key 894, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener on private estate by a German, age 38 married, with small family. Life experience in all branches of gard- ening and florist work; landscape, lawn and road making; greenhouse, vegetables, fruit, grapes, etc. liood references. Address Key 895, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An all around At Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to be^in with. Address, Key 870, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Nursery Foreman; mustbeable to take charge ol packing yard and making up orders. State experience and wages wanted. Ad- dress, Key 905, care American Florist. Help Wanted— First-class designer and sales- man; permanent position; good salary. Give ex- perience and references. Address Key 893, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address Superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm. Gates Mills, Ohio. Help Wanted -Lettuce and vegetable plant grower, married roan preferred. Also night fire- man: one who understands steam fittinu. Situa- tion open at once. L Siii-xby Crall Co . Monongaliela, Pa. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $1 10,00 per month and all found. A. .'\. Mac Dongall, supt. The Highlands, Seattle. Wash, Help Wanted— Partner with a small capital, must be a good worker and experienced in grow- ing chrysanthemums and beddingstock. One from around New York preferred. Address. Key 896, care AmcricanFlorist. Help Wanted— An A No. l man to take charge of our mail order seed business. Must have experience in handling a force of men and women. Give reference. Must be a live wire. Address, Key 904. care American Florist. Help Wanted— All-round florist capable of tak- ing full charge of 15,000 feet of glass, to grow everything for a commercial place; must be temperate: send reference in first letter. Per- manent job for right man, married or single. Scandinavian preferred for this place. $75.00 per month. Address. Key 897, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Steady and experienced garden- er, who understands greenhouse, vegetables, flowers and fruit, for private place, near St. Louis, Mo. Married man with wife who can cook pre- ferred. House, vegetables, etc., furnished. Only thoroughly competent man need apply. Write at once giving references. Address, Key 967, care American Florist. Buyers Wanted — For a No. 1,2,4 Morehead Return Traps replaced by automatic boiler feeds. Rob't Ross Jones, Harrisburg. Pa. For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50x125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. J. Nelson. 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale — Three No. 57 Hitchings boilers. Suitable for greenhouse heating. Cheap. Address Clarence Cosby, Richmond, Va, For Sale— Old established retail florist business on a leading avenue of New York City. Good reasons for selling. Terms reasonable. A. F, F., care American Florist, 124 E. 24th Street. New York. For Sale— Ice box, 7 ft. 6 in. long. 4 ft. 9 in, wide. 9 ft. high. Price, $15.00. Beresford. 2231 Seminary Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— 10,000 ft. of glass at a bargain in best town for its size in Illinois; no competition, a money maker. Address, Key 884, care American Florist. For Sale— A good paying retail store and green- house. 37xl(K) feet, in Irving Park. Good reason for selling. For further particulars call on or .Address, Henry Schuffert, 4332 Bernard St.. Chicago, 111. For Sale— At a bargain, a retail seed and flower store with 4,000 sciuare feet of glass in live town of 6.000 population. 50 miles from Chicago, III. No other florist in the county. Do not answer unless you mean business. Address, Key 902. care American Florist. For Sale— 13 acre farm with 3 greenhouses 45x65. stocked with carnations, vincas. geraniums and ferns; new benches, coal on hand for this winter; 6 miles from Cleveland on paved road. For further particulars address O. Thikle. R. F. D., Box 66, S. Brooklyn Station. Ohio. For Sale or Rent— Greenhouse, 10,000 sq. it. of glass; modern Concrete. Iron and Wood construc- tion, double strength glass, steam heated, electric lights, city water, built in 1909. Best condition. Population. 14.000; location, Oklahoma. Price right. Address. D. B. N., Box 82. Clarion, Iowa. Rose Grower Must come well recommended. SINNER BROS., 56 E. Raitdolph St., CHICAGO FOR SALE A lot of second-hand Morehead Steam Traps and Receivers, No. 1. Good as new. Price for each trap and receiver, $40.00 spot cash. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Go. 17 WestKinzieSt., CHICAGO FOR SALE Several good ice boxes at reasonable prices. Address, Key 899, Care American Florist. Trade Directory i for 913 raHE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1913 , fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of addreiss, is now ready for distribu- tion. It contains 560; pages, Including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Ceme- teries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILI.., IT. s. A. Contains 560 Pages NOW READY* Price $3.00 Postpaid 632 • The American Florist. oa. u, POEHLMAP 72"74 E, Randolph Si li^'NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send Cut Plower Department. VALLEY - ONCIDIUNS - CATTLEYAS - DENDROBI CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Good VeUow and \ Roses-American Beauties Southern Wild SmllaX* We can supply it on short notice. Easter Lilies - Carnations - Grei NOTICE:— We earnestly advise Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery when shipments should be made SaturdE. days. Our City Store after October 1st, will be open until 6 P. M. daily and noon on Sundays and Holidays: RED PURPLE RUSCUS ^^H GREEN Per pound, 65 cents. Imported Green Ruscus Wreaths Sizes: 12-inch, $3.00; 14-inch, $4 00; 16-inch, $5.00; and 18-inch, $6.50 per doze: Red Ruscus Wreatiis, Own Maiie 12-inch, $3.00 per dozen; 14-inch, $4.50 per dozen; 16-inch, $6.00 per dozen; ] $7.50 per dozen. Best article for cemetery use. Make it a point to use Poehlmann's Cover Tiiose Bare Walls with Cork New lot just arrived, $7.00 per 100 lbs. Try a sample assortment. \^ our new supply catalog. 't 1 1, ^9^3- The American Florist. 633 BROS. CO. Distance Phone, £> U f ^ M £> g\ ■ | f andolph 35. V^Oll^A^UVr^ ILIw« Plant Department. Ml orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent direct to •eenhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. ~ AVOID THE RISK • cold weather shipments by placing your order with us immediatelv. By so doing you n also save express charges, for we can safely ship by freight for a few weeks yet. ecial Offer on Chrysanthemum Plants Tn order to make room we offer for a short time only extra choice stock of bush plants of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. 5V2-inch, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to $1.25 each. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS. m to the following we have just received two large importations and can supply you with the desired stock on short notice KENTIA FORSTERIANA Size Height No, of leaves Each Doz, 4-in. pot. IS to 18 in,, 35c S4.20 6-in. pot, 34 to 36 in,, 6 $1,50 7-in. pot. 36 to 40 in,, 6 2,50 8 in, pot. 46 to SO in.. 6-7 4.00 8-in. pot. 52 to 54 in., 6-7 5,00 9-in. tub. 56 to 62 in.. 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs. $10,00 to $15,00, MADE UP KENTIA BELMOREANA IN TUBS Size Height . No, of plants Each 7-in, tub, 22 to 24 in, 3 to 4 $2,50 7-in, tub, 26 to 28 in. 4 3,50 MADE UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA IN TUBS Size Height No, of plants Each 6-in, pot. 24 to 26 in, 3 $1.00 6-in, pot, 30 to 34 in, 3 1,50 7-in, tub, 30 to 34 in, 3 2,50 8-in, tub, 36 to 40 in, 3 3,50 8-in, tub, 44 to 48 in, 4-5 5,00 9-in, tub, 48 to 54 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 54 to 56 in, 8-9 10.00 10-in, tub, 5 feet 8-9 12,00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs, 5H to 6H feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15,00 to $20,00, Areca Lutescens, 6-in,, $1.50 each. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in,, $15.00 per 100. Phoenix Roebelenli, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each. Boston Ferns and Miscellaneous Stock. KENTIA BELMOREANA Leaves Height No, 12 to 16 in., IS to 22 in., .6-7 28 to 30 in.. 6-7 34 to 36 in,, 6-7 36 to 46 in., 6-7 54 to 60 in., 6-7 Each 35c 75c $1,50 2.50 3.50 to 4.00 7.00 pecimens, prices on application. Doz. $4,20 Araucaria Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta, from 75c to $1.50 each, Glauca, from $1,00 to $2.00 each, Compacta, from $1.00 to $2.00 each. ** Extra large specimens of all varieties from $2.00 up to $3.00 and $4.00 each. Asparagus Plumosus— 2H-in„ per 100, $3,50; per 1000, $30.00, 3-in, per 100. 45.00; per 1000, $55,00, Asparagus Sprengeri— 2!'2-in,, per 100, $5,00; per lOOO, $25.00, 3-in,, per 100, $5,00; per 1000, $45,00, Aspidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c per leaf; Green, 10c per leaf. Branched Rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Cluster Peppers, 2V4-in,, per 100, $3.00, Cluster Peppers, 4-in., in well colored fruit, to make room, per 100, $10,00. Celestial Peppers, 2H-in., per 100,$3.00, Crotons in varietv, strong, 4-in,, per doz,, $6,00, ** strong, 3-in., each 25c, Cjrperns Altemifolius, Umbrella Plant, 4-in„ per 100, $8,00, Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-in,, each $3,50. Fleas ElasUca, strong, 6-in,, 75c to $1,00 each, 5-in., each, 50c, Grevillea Robusta, strong, 4-in„ 8c each, Jerusalem Cherries, 2H-in,, perlOO, $3.00, Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in„ each $1.50. " •' 7-in., each $2,00 to $2,50, A Large quantity of stock of the essential quality In the following sizes: Each Doz, Boston, Roosevelt 5-inch 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch 10-inch 12-inch Table Ferns, all leading varieties $25,00 per 1000, $0.25 $ 3.00 .50 600 .75 9.00 1,00 12,00 2,50 3,50 , $3.00 per 100; ■ Place your order with us now for your Christmas Azaleas. Remember they were scarce last year, will protect your supply if you will give us your order now. We 634 The American Florist. Oct. II, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra Choice Exhibition Flowers. Also the best commercial varieties — White and Yellow. Prices from $2.00 to $4.00 per dozen, according to quality. AU Our Own Growth. BEAUTIES— Best in Market. 36 inch and over. per doz. , $3.00 24-30 inch " 2.00 20 inch " 1.50 15inch " 1.00 Short lengths 3-4 cents each. We are now cutting a fine lot of Roses. Pink Killarney, White Killamey, Shea Relds, Sunbursts, Billingdon. Mrs. Shawyer, Rlchmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Medium " $4.00-5.00 Short " 3.00 Price Lists KILLARNEY QUEEN Fancy Exhibition Stock, $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Yellow per doz $2.00-$4.00 White " 2.00- 4.00 CARNATIONS— Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100.. Short " ..$8.00 2.00 VALLEY. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $1.50-$2.00 Bronze Galax " 1.60 Adiantum per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri " 2.00- 8.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. Buy your flowers direct of the grower. BA88ETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, HI. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. Chicagfo. MAEKET CLEANED UP WELL. Stock of all kinds was in good de- mand the past week, and the market was nearly always well cleaned up, al- though at times it appeared as if there would be a big slump in prices. The weather was none too favorable, but the out-of-town demand was good and trade with all the wholesale stores was very satisfactory. The State Fair at Springfield called for a large supply of fancy stock for exhibition purposes, and on Monday, October 8, many ship- ments were made direct to the ex- hibitors at Springfield. The supply of American Beauty roses is more plenti- ful and the quality is very good throughout. Richmond are now arriv- ing in large quantities and the same can be said of Sunburst. Milady, Kil- larney Queen, Prince De Bulgarie, Rhea Reid, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Aaron Ward are arriving in line condition and are having a good sale. Killarney is show- ing fine color and, like White Killar- ney, is moving well. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful and some very choice blooms of Golden Glow, White and Yellow October Frost and Como- leta are to be had. Pompons have made their appearance but in no great quantities. The violet shipments from New York are now very large and the quality is good. Lily of the valley has been very scarce, but the quality in some instances was extra fine and eas- ily brought $5.00 per 100. The sup- ply of asters is gradually becoming smaller and the flowers now show the effects of the weather. Carnations are arriving in larger quantities and are improving considerably in quality. Lilies have been rather scarce and gladioli have commanded fairly good prices. Gardenias are having a big call and both local and eastern grown stock is scarce. Orchids are none too plentiful and what stock is arriving is sold quickly at good prices. Smilax is still scarce but the supply of other greens is large. NOTES. Fred Lautenschlager with Kroes- chell Bros. Co., Eugene F. Kurowski, with the John C. Moninger Co., Geo. M. Garland, of- the Garland Green- house Manufacturing Co., and J. P. Burke, with the Illinois Metals Co., had charge of their firms' exhibit at the annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, which was held at Toledo, O., last week. Arthur Dietsch, with A. Dietsch Co., also attended and took great pleas- ure in showing the growers his firm's exhibits on the outside of the conven- tion hall. At the meeting of the Horticultural Society, held October 3, plans for the coming flower show were advanced ma- terially. , The show will be held at the Art Institute, November 5-7, inclusive. The final premium list will be ready shortly. The preliminary premium list has already been mailed to prospective exhibitors and those who have not re- ceived a copy can do so on application to Secretary R. J. Haight, 538 South Clark street, this city. Telephone, Wa- bash 1354. E. F. Keebler & Co. have leased for Joseph Beifeld to Boukitis & Remains, florists and confectioners, the alley store on West Van Buren street in the new Fort Dearborn Hotel building, at the southeast corner of West Van Buren and La Salle streets, for 10 years, at a rental of $80,000 for the term. Among the recent visitors to Poehl- mann Bros. Co., establishment, Morton Grove, was A. L. Bauwens, inspector general of agriculture at Brussels, Bel- gium, who has been attending the re- frigeration congress and exposition in this city In the interest of his govern- ment. A. C. Kohlbrand of the B. C. Amling Co. received a postcard this week from L. S. Hines, better known as "Ken- tuck," who is now located at Colorado Springs. Colo. "Kentuck" formerly was with Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Mor- ton Grove. There was a conference of represent- atives of the two local florists' clubs at the Hotel LaSalle, October 6, having in view the consolidation of these or- ganization in the cause of floriculture, and the outlook seems favorable. Fred Strail of the Williams Flower Shop will arrange the decorations for the Boulevard Cafe on October 11, when William Hale Thompson will an- nounce his candidacy for mayor on the Republican ticket. The Retail Florists' Association met in the hall in the rear of Raske's store on West Jackson boulevard, Ia§t Thursday, October 2. The next meet- ing will be held at the same place on November 3. The A. L. Randall Co. is preparing a large supply of ruscus for Hallow- e'en decorations in the golden pump- kin color and report that it is making a hit with the trade. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is on deck again wth a fine cut of American Beauty roses at its city salesroom where O. Johnson, the able manager, is in charge. Fred. Dinger, formerly with W. J. Smythe, has opened a new store at 210 East Fifty-fifth street under the name of the Garfield Flower Shop. H. C. Rowe is now comfortably lo- cated in his new store at 105 North Wabash avenue. tg^s- The American Florist. G35 H. VAN GELDER, Pres. ,g_^CY JO^^ <$■ Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO L. M. JONES, Secy. Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty You will find that prices below are lower than you have bought at before. All these goods are guaranteed to be first-class and if not entirely to your satisfaction we shall be glad to have you return same and we will pay express charges and ask. no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. RIBBON (10 Yard Bolts, Any Color.) Ko. No. No. No. No. No. No, No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 6.. 7.. 9.. 12., 16. 22.. 40.. 60. 80.. 100., 120. 150. Plain Taffeta ...$0.20 ... .30 ... .35 ... .45 ... .50 ... .60 ... .70 .90 l.CO Medium Satin Taffeta $0.25 .35 .45 .55 .66 .75 .90 1.00 1.15 1.26 1.35 1.60 16, White Cotton Back Ribbon, per bolt,. 22, Purple " 40, Pink 60, " 80, White 200, Pink Our best Satin Taffeta $0.36 .45 .60 .75 .90 1.05 1.25 1.40 1.60 1.75 1.90 2.10 ....$0.50 60 70 80 90 .... 1.10 CYC AS LEAVES Per Doz. 12 to 14 inch $0.35 14 to 16 inch 40 16to 20inch 50 20 to 24 inch 60 24 to 28 inch 70 28 to 32 inch 80 32 to 36 inch 90 36 to 40 inch 1.00 40 to 44 inch 1.10 44 to 48 inch 1.20 Assortment of 100 Leaves, 10 each, for $6.00 TERMS: 2 Per 100 $2.25 3.25 3.75 4.50 5.50 6.00 7.00 7.25 8.00 8.75 per cent CHIFFON 4 inch plain edge 2c a j'ard 4 inch three edge 21/) c a yard 6 inch plain edge 8c a yard 6 inch three edge 3^4 c a yard 10 inch plain or three edge ■ 4I2C a yard 4 inch dotted (Pink and White) SJ^c a yard 6 inch dotted (Pink and White) iiVzc a yard 6 inch Valley (Pink and White) iVzC a yard 10 inch Valley (Pink and White) QV^q. a yard 6 inch Spirit Netting 3!^c a yard 12 inch Spirit Netting &:2C a yard Write us for samples and prices on Stiower Ribbons, Corsage Ribbons and Ties. We will save you money. Card Cords, all colors, per gross $1.00 Corsage Cords, (all colors) write for sample... Per doz 25 Per gross 2.25 No. 5 Corsage Ribbon (any color) per 10 yd. bolt 30 No. 5 Silk Fibre Ribbon (any color) 50 yds 90 Fancy Corsage Pins, oval shape heads, 4V2 in. (any color) per gross 95 25 per cent discount on Florists Pins. Best Corsage Shields (anycolor, reg. price $2.50 per doz. ) 1.90 Plain White Cards, per 1000.... 65 Waterproof Crepe Paper, per doz. rolls 1.76 Best Hardwood Toothpicks (100 boxes to case) per case... 2.00 Clock faces, 4 inch 25c each Per doz 2.75 Clock faces, 7 inch 35c each Per doz 3.75 Plain Tin Foil, per lb 09 Colored Tin Foil, per lb 20 Silkaline (8 spools to lb.) 2 lb. box 1.40 Magnolia Leaves, (all colors) per carton 1.36 Medium Size Corded Top Pot Cover, $4.25 per 100 (all colors) Medium to large Plain Pot Covers, $1.25 per 100 (all colors). We sell everything used by Florists and Guar - antee everything we sell to give satisfaction. Casli; 30 Days Net We will only continue these prices until sold out of the stock we have set aside for this sale. 636 The American Florist. Oct. II. WIETOR BROTHERS CHICAGO. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, : : Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock in AH lengths. CURRENT PRICE LIST- American Beauties Per Dozen I Per Dozen 48-in. stems ...$4 00 I 24-in. stems $2 00 36-in. stems 3 00 I 15-in. stems 1 50 30-in. steins 2 50 j 12-ln. stems 1 25 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. Per 100 Extra special % 7.00 | Selects 6.00 1 Fancy 6.00 I Roses, our selection Per 100 Medium $4.00 Good 3.00 Short stems 2.00 $3.00 Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Per loo Extra special $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good ■. 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS $1.50 to $2.50 HARRISII $12 50 to 15 00 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMII/AX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.50 SPRENGERI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 Poehlmann Bros. Co. has received two more importations of palms and now liave a very large stock in all the different sizes on hand. C. G. Ander- son's able assistant, Alcott Homberg, is back from a visit in Europe. The supply of cut flowers at the store is steadily increasing and some choice American Beauty roses and lily of the valley are noted. The next regular meeting of the Flor- ists' Club will be held at the La Salle Hotel, room 104, Thursday, October 9. The picnic committee will make its final report, and arrangements will be made for holding a ladies' night in No- vember, at which time the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America will meet here. C. L. Washburn says that Bassett & Washburn filled several good orders this week for the exhibitors at the state fair at Springfield. Chrysanthe- mums are now arriving in large supply at this store and many are fit for the exhibition table. The employes of Vaughan's Seed Store will give a dance and reception in honor of Roy MacCormack and wife at Eckhart Park Assembly Hall, Chicago avenue and Noble street, Wednesday evening, October 22. J. A. Budlong is having unusually good success in growing lily of the valley this fall, and it is the firm's intention to grow it on a larger scale. Chrysanthemums are now one of the chief offerings at this house. The Wellworth Farm Greenhouses are shipping American Beauty roses to the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store. The stock is of the same good quality as the Wellworth Killarney and White Killarney roses. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are jubilant over the fall outlook and the sales the past few weeks were very encouraging. This firm is doing a large out-of-town business as well as a most satisfactory local trade. At Wietor Bros-.' store stock is ar- riving in larger quantities and a good supply of fine American Beauty roses is the principal ottering. Regular ship- ments of Adiantum croweanum are now received. F. O. Franzen had a very pretty float which consisted of a well ar- ranged landscape garden in the North Clark Street Business Men's Associa- tion parade which was held recently. Percy Jones is rece^iving large regu- lar daily shipments of New York vio- lets, and the stock seen at the store this week is of good quality consider- ing the earliness of the season. Peter Reinberg is having a good run on Sunburst and Richmond roses, of which he is now cutting heavily. Tim Matchen says that the shipping trade at this store is very good. Zech & Mann have had a good call for stock of all kinds and have found ready buyers for the choice American Beauty roses that they are now re- ceiving. The J. B. Deamud Co. is receiving a large supply of choice asters and glad- ioli from Michigan. Snapdragon and mignonette are in good supply at this store. Mrs. A. T. Pyfer, of Joliet, escorted Mrs. Joseph Labo, of that city, and Mrs. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can- ada, through the local market on Octo- ber 2. Max Cohn, who has been employed in New York the past summer, has returned here and is looking for an opening in a good retail store. Fred. Ottenbacher, with Zech & Mann, and Frank Ayres, with Chas. W. McKellar were both on the sick list this week. The C. C. F. A. bowling league opened its season at Bensinger's West Randolph street alleys last Wednesday, October 8. Mrs. Frank Beu had a decorated automobile in the Irving Park business men's commercial parade, held on Oc- tober 8. The Adam Schillo Lumber Co. re- ports a good season and now has a large stock of pecky cypress on hand. Samuel "Seligman, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York, called on the trade here this week. Fred Klingel, of Erne & Klingel, was confined to his home several days this week with tonsilitis. P. M. Brodbeck, who will soon be 60 years old, is still actively engaged in his greenhouses. A. F. Longren and Clifford Pruner, two well-known knights of the grip, are in the city. Henry Huffert will move from 4011 to 4058 West North avenue on Novem- ber 1. Joseph Ziska has given his store en- trance a nice coat of green paint. O. A. Tonner received the first pom- pons of the season on October 2. Florists Interested in the newest and daintiest foliages for Basket. Fernery and General Decorative uses, should gret in touch with our up-to-date Art and Novelty Dept. Diana Grass, Blooming Bromus, Isolepis Grass, Fancy Adiantum, Palm Leaves, Artificial Roses, Mums, Etc. Have you heard about our Hallow'een Ruscus? A. L. Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mentitm tilt: American Florist when writing California CHRYSANTHEfflUfflS Of all kinds, colors, quality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and larg^e quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. Geo. E. Whitney, with the Garland Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., has just returned from a business trip to Nebraska, where he booked an order for several new greenhouses. The Gar- land Co. has also closed a contract for a new house, 34x750 feet, at To- ronto. Can., for a florist named Prazer. 19^3- The American Florist. 637 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. OOOI3 oiior»»iio^ RICHMOND and SUNBURST Roses Can supply your wants in all the desired lengths with the best stock grown. It is well known every- where that a Peter Reinberg customer is always a satisfied buyer. 'Nuff said. Get in on our list today. Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$3 00 36inchstems 2 50 •80 inch stems 2 25 24 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems 175 15 inch stems , 150 12 inch stems ,, 125 Short Beauties $4 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond , Specials ,..$10 00 Killarney \ Select $6 00 to 8 00 White KiUarney... ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Current Price List Mrs. Aaron Ward , Per 100 Sunburst » specials $10 00 Sunrise ) Medium 8 00 Bnlgarie 'Short $4 00 to 6 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Carnations 1 50 to 2 50 Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 00 to $4 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smllax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 Z M C^N H N A little baby boy recently gladdened the houshold of Harry Lubliner. Visitors : Samuel Seligman, repre- senting Wertheimer Bros., New York; Mrs. Tim Matchen, Matchenville; J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind.; Meissenbark, Tulsa, Okla.; Jaap, Columbus, O. BEAUTIES We can supply you with the best stock in all lengths that is coming into this or any other market. Try them. An abundant supply of KUlamey, White Killarney, Richmond, Sunburst, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and My Maryland. Chrysanthemums, Lily of the Valley, Gladioli and all the other Cut Flowers and Greens in season. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Milwaukee. The market is very good and stock of all kinds is having a good call. Car- nations are improving in quality. CcwENTON, Md. — The seventh annual dahlia show at the dahlia farm of R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., was the finest yet held. Visitors from many states felt well repaid for their time and trouble as the display was a remarka- ble one. Waco, Tex. — At the thirteenth an- nual meeting of the Texas Nursery- men's Association in this city, J. M. Ramsey, of Austin, secretary-treasurer of the association, said the average nurseryman of the state did not make more than 4 per cent profit on his investment. He also declared that dishonest and ignorant dealers were hurting the business. Dayton, O. — The October meeting of the Montgomery County Horticultural Society was an unusually good one, about 75 members being present. Dr. Chas. Shawen read a very practical and highly interesting paper on the "Pood Value of Garden Products," and the entire programme was of unusual interest. 638^ The American Florist. Oct. II, ii The Busiest House in Chicago. w READ THIS AD We can fill your wants for Everything in Seasonable Cut Flowers. At present we are receiving very choice Roses, Carnations, Chrys- anthemums, Asters, Gladioli, Sweet Peas, Cosmos, California Poppies and Snapdragons. Our Mignonette is fine. Do not forget to include Ferns and other Greens in your order. We have them all. "Pink Wonder" New flower color. Best sold. Try a bottle. $1.00 postpaid. pi . L, D. Central 3154 Automatic 44-389 J. B. DEANUD CO., 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. U-ifc] BEST BASKETS EVER OFFERl D TO THE AMtRICAN TRADE ^ ■ SEND FOR $5.00 OR $10.00 SAMPLE ASSORTMENT. IiAEM3IvB?IK :B^(SK:E^ar CO 713 MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO, ILL. St. Loiiis. SUPPLY VERY SHORT. The cut flower supply during the past week has' been very short. In fact, the wholesalers could not begin to supply the wants ot their customers, especially so with carnations, which sold at 3 and 4 centsr Chrysanthe- mums have not yet been received in sufficient quantity to make quotations. Several of the retailers have received a few shipments from Chicago to fill special orders. We expect good busi- ness this week as the Veiled Prophet's ball and other fall festivities will come off. Violets are improving in color but are short stemmed and small blooms. Greens of all kinds are sell- ing well. Supplies also are moving and wholesalers in general report trade improving. KOTES. H. G. Berning had a good supply of extra fine long-stemmed American Beauty roses. The call is good also for shorter and medium grades, and all of these are sold as soon as laid on the table. This firm is receiving some \'ery choice lily of the valley, also a fine supply of fancy dahlias. Grimm & Gorly's two efficient artists, Henry- Dusenberg and George Wagoner, had their hands full with several large society weddings. Their shipping room, under the management of Henry Kahrs. was crowded all week. Miss Madeline Carroll, in the service of the floral department at the Grand Leader store, lost her father by death Friday, October 3. Miss Carroll form- erly worked for Ostertag Bros, and the Schoenle Floral Co. C. Young & Sons have the decora- tions for the Veiled Prophet's ball, October 7. at the Coliseum. Decora- tive plants, smilax and hundreds of American Beauty roses are used. Ed. Buechel. of the Riessen Floral Co.. is one of the prominent leaders in the German day fete and memorial. The state and national conventions are being held here. .October 4 to 11. Emil A. Loewnau has a nice green- house and store. He grows bedding plants, but has a large cut flower trade and is a daily visitor to the wholesale market. Antoin Brothers have removed their store to Goodfellow avenue and the Suburban tracks, a much better loca- tion than formerly. Frank Bucksart is no longer em- ployed at Scruggs. Vandervoot & Bar- ney's. He has accepted a position with the Grand Leader. C. A. Kuehn has a fine stock of cut flowers and supplies. This house en- deavors to get the best the market can supply. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving some extra fine stock of White and Pink Killarney roses. Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney have added a very handsome delivery car to their floral department. F. H. Weber is a daily buyer at the market, and seems to be getting his share of fall flowers. George H. Angermueller had a choice lot of orchids and some fancy carnations. F. C. Weber had a very nicely ar- ranged window during the past week. Ostertag Bros, will be busy all next week with horse show decorations. O. H. Amling, of A. F. Amling & Co., Maywood, 111., was a visitor. Golden rod is being quite extensively used in decorations this week. Joe Hauser is bringing in some fancy dahlias. W. F. Cinclanat). M.\KKET IN coon CONDITION. Last week was a good one for the local florists. The wholesalers effected nice clearances while each of the re- tailers seemed to get his share of the increase in business. Judging from present indications and reports this active demand will continue. Business started nicely the first day of this week. Nearly everything cleaned up but white roses, a considerable quan- tity of which were still on hand at the close of the day's business. Roses are in a very large and satisfactory sup- ply. In fact, if it were not for this crop the market would be in a bad way for stock. All the growers ship- ping into this market are cutting heav- ily. The Killarney, White Killarney and Taft are very fine. American Beauty meets with a good call that the supply can hardly take care of. Carnations are of a very good quality considering the early time of their season. The offerings are all longer and better than they were and com- prise very little short stock. The de- mand has been very good and has resulted in an advance in price. Chrysanthemums are much better and more plentiful than a week ago. The blooms are mostly all large, choice ones. While they have been selling nicely up to this time there has been no especially active demand for them. Giganteum lilies are proving good property. The same is true of lily of the valley. There is a good demand- for dahlias and cosmos. About the last of the asters and gladioli. Neither is any longer much of a factor in the market. Orchids and single violets are offered. Smilax is still on the short side of the market. NOTES. M. Anderson has opened his new store In the Emery Arcade, in the cen- ter of the downtown shopping district. Tom AVindram has been sending a nice lot of carnations and violets to C. E. Critchell. John Rutenschiver Is shipping in some fine cosmos and dahlias. Visitors: Mrs. Mulford, Lebanon; W. H. Moses, Petoskey, Mich.: Ross E. Adgate, representing the McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa.: Warren Huckle- berry, North Vernon, Ind., and A. G. Keroes. representing William J. Boas & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. H. /p/J- The American Florist. 639 White and Yellow CHRYSANTHEMIS Large supply of choice blooms fit for the exhibition table. Order today. Still retains its name and is as yet unequalled for quality anywhere. The grade we are now cutting is far superior to that which we won first prize with at the Chicago Flower Show. Always bear in mind that Budlong's Blue Ribbon Vallev is best and costs no more than inferior stock. BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Extraordinary large crops enable us to fill all orders with strictly fresh flowers. Place an order with us now and you will be satisfied with the choice stock that we supplj' you with. None such stock obtainable elsewhere at our prices. Order today. Valley Harrisii Beauties Roses Carnations J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS Sprengeri Plumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns Our Business Has Been Built upon a foundation of honest prices and courteous treatment. Our experience as cut flower dealers is at your disposal. If you find that we can supply your needs, we will give you our best, and quote the lowest prices on cut flowers and greens. Become one of our customers today, you will never regret it. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. (NOT INC.) 161 N, Wabash Ave, ^ho^^H Central 2571 Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO Pittsburg. POOR WEATHER SHORTENS SUPPLY. Dark weather has shortened up stock considerably in this market, ex- cept carnations, which are now com- manding higher prices, owing to the ending of the aster season. A few gladioli are seen yet, which will finish the most successful season for outside flowers we have ever experienced. Some very good dahlias are still with us. they constituting the bulk of all the various orders, as nothing else so good in both quality and quantity can be had at this time. Choice chrysan- the mums in the early varieties, such as Pacific, Smith's Advance and Golden Glow, can now be had without much trouble. The social season is just starting, and this calls for many large WANTED ! Eastern Violet Consignors By one of the best and most reliable Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Houses. Our customers are big violet buyers. We need a large quantity of stock to fill their orders. You need the weekly returns from their sales. Address Key 903, care American Florist. 640 The American Florist. Oct. II, GOLD PEARL PURPLE LETTERS Per 100 No. 1, Gold, i;4m $0.45 No. 2, Gold, lin 40 No. 3, Gold, 34 in 36 No. 100, Purple, Wt, in 55 No. 30, Purple, % in 45 No. 1000, Pearl, Wa, in 60 Compartment box free of charge with orders for 1000 letters. If you are short just a few charac- ters of a'style, we attend to your wants. PAPER SCRIPTWORDS Glue on the back, most efifective, cheap- est and appropriate for ribbon work. GOLD-PURPLE— PEARL SCRIPTWORDS Two and a half cents each word. Ten of a kind in a package. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Artificial Cape Flowers, best quality, $4.00 per 1000. Better than Immor- telles. Ready for binding on your wreaths. WAX AND CREPE ROSES A large variety from $1.50 to $5 00 per 100. METAL FUNERAL WREATHS with Porcelain Roses and Forget-me- nots. We have a finely assorted stock to suit everybody, at prices ranging from 25c to $2 00 each. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Positively the best in America. Not cheap, but A-1 quality. $1.25 per carton of 1000 leaves. Red, Bronze, Green. Fresh Stock. Ready for Delivery iNow. JAPANESE CHIDA BASKETS Finest assortment ever imported. Our $5.00 assortment pleasesthe most discriminating buyer. MOSS-AZTEC POTTERY The most attractive decoration for Floral Uisplaj'S, at same time a most profitable seller. Our 21 piece assort- ment for $5.75 has proved a winner to every retailer who purchased same. WIRE FLORAL l!>ESlGNS Having arranged with one of the oldest wiregoods manufacturers to handle his output , we are no w in a posi- tion to cater to all of your wants in this line. Lowest prices and best quality. Correspond with us. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. decorations, much larger jobs being looked for than in other seasons. Many of the stores are preparing for a busy season by recalling some of the old help and engaging new men. A few shipments of violets are now arriving, which always is a sure sign that better business is on in earnest. H. C. Buechler, manager of the Braddock Floral Co., reports that each month so far this year has exceeded in business that of the same montl? last year. They have been running strong on funeral work this week. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club will be held next Tuesday even- ing at 8 o'clock, a full report of which will be published in the next edition of this paper. W. H. Carney has opened a new wholesale cut flower house at 122 An- derson street, the location recently held by the J. B. Murdoch Co. The McCallum Co. expects to be strong on good roses this winter, hav- ing acquired daily shipments from an- other large eastern grower. A. W. Smith Co. has introduced a plan whereby they will allow 10 per cent in premiums for all cash pur- chase slips returned. J. J. Fuchs is making an extensive eastern trip, visiting Philadelphia, New York and Buffalo. He is expected home this week. B. J. Sedam is now located in Cleve- land, O., having accepted a position with the Jones-Russell Co. ■ V. A. Cowgill, of Salem, O., was in town recently. J. Flower Baskets LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTIES Mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20.00 or $50 00 sample lot. Every one a seller. :: :: :: VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, 31-33 W. Kandolph Street, CHICAGO. 43 Barclay Street, N£W YORK. Illinois Notes. Herbert and Joe Smith, the well- known proprietors of the Frank B. Smith's Sons Co., Danville, are work- ing hard for the next convention of the Illinois State Florists' Association, to be held in their town in 1914. They are determined to make this meeting the greatest in the history of the Ro'ciety, and judging from plans now under way there is no question but that it will be. The florists of Springfield are at present devoting a good deal of time to the coming floral exhibition at the state fair. A good many florists from surrounding towns have signified their intention of attending and also exhib- iting, which augurs well for the suc- cess of the exhibition. This feature has been the means of bringing to- gether a good many in the trade who are taking a lively interest in this an- nual event. A visit to the well-known firm of Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, found every- thing in tip-top shape. Some fine ferns and cyclamens were noted. They have installed a new boiler and are await- ing the arrival of material for another greenhouse which they are to erect this fall. Hans Schmazl of Lincoln, who makes a specialty of growing vincas for the wholesale trade, says that he cleaned out entirely on all he had. He is busy at the present time installing a new boiler. John Helfrich of Paris is busily en- gaged at the present time rebuilding three greenhouses and changing his heating system. When completed his plant will be modern in every respect. Otto J. Hembreiker, Lincoln, has a fine lot of chrysanthemums coming on. He has enjoyed a very successful sea- son with asters. Daut Bros."and N. Bommersbach of Decatur are enjoying a good run of business. L. Boston Gardeners and Florists Club. Members of the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club visited the nurser- ies and greenhouses of K. & J. Far- quhar & Co., at Dedham, Mass., Satur- day, September 27, in large force, in- cluding most of the leading men in the local trade. Much interest was shown in the firm's new greenhouses of King ; construction, and other buildings and the firm's large assortment of Chinese novelties was closely scrutinized and ■, many of the new things greatly ad- i mired. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, presi- dent of the Society of American Flo-: rists, was on hand with a large force! of employes- to entertain the visitors. f After luncheon there were refresh- ments and a number of addresses weire made in which the speakers dwelt on the great progress which the firm has made in the landscape, nursery and greenhouse departments during the past few years. '913- The American Florist. 641 ERNE&KLINGEL WHOLESALE FLORISTS and AGENTS for TO-BAK-INE. 30 East Randolph Street, l. d. pnone, Randolph esis CBICAfiO, ILL. Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, ^^ ""^fS^J^ "■^'^' Selling A&ents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. HOERBER BROS. gS«g?;, Cut Flowers Telephone Randolr^ 2758. Greenbonses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabasb Ave-, CHICAGO W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. J.ii BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS /,„^,„„. ^, A Specialty GrOWCF Of CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Marlcet Prices. Mention the American Floriat when writing E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST BQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE ' IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMe Hover MM'Kef>s Chicago, Oct. 8. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 36-in 3 00 30in 2 50 28in 2 00 15-20in 1 25® 1 50 12-in 50® 75 Per 100 Short 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@12 00 " Radiance 3 00@12 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Melody 3 00® 10 00 ■' Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@12 00 ■' Milady 3 C0@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 00@10 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 00@12 00 Asters 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas....perdoz.,6 00@$7.SC Chrysanthemums, doz., $1.50@$4.00 Gardenias " 2.00® 4.00 Gladioli 1 00® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C®15 00 Valley 3 CO® 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood. per lb., 25 Ferns.... per 1000, 1 50@2 00 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican lyy... .per 1000, S 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg^ Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond, Killarney and White Klllamey roses, AU orders giyen prompt attention. Try BS. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Floriat when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS AU telesrraph and telephone orders eiven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO IfenMon the Amerloan Ftorlit wrlHng r OwWERS ". SHIPPERS * 'CUTFLOWEI^C' ^ lII4N0.'WABASHAyB.*'V IMMHIIArc^ DEliVEBlU 1114 No.'WABASH Ave; s^«ECEfflmSli Mention the American Floriat toAan writino 612 The American Florist. Oct. ri, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON k niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukeo St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies and EverytMiig in Season always on liani For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. Thisia fancy eoods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. DAHLIAS HOLD SWAT. . Dahlias of superb quality now domi- nate the market. Jack Rose, Dorothy Peacock, Delice, Sylvia, McCullough, Lyndhurst, Geisha and a number of singles are the leaders and are sold in large quantities. With the scien- tific methods of handling inaugurated the past year or two there is little waste and the flowers give much greater satisfaction to the consumer. The chrysanthemums are finding a waiting market, orders being ahead for all that are offered and more. The growers with a good crop of Golden Glow were right in it this season, the demand being much greater than the supply. October Frost, Montmort and Smith's Advance are in and Polly Rose and Glory of Pacific are on the way. There appears to be no surplu.s in the rose line; American Beauty sell up close, as do ^ all the specials in the other varieties. Carnations are offered in limited quantities a trifle better than last week. The first callas are in, Easter lilies are equal to the de- mand, lily of the valley sells well. Cat- tleyas are much more plentiful, being offered low in quantity — no trouble to get a thousand on a few hours' notice. Double and single violets are now com- ing in regular shipments. NOTES. Arrangements were made and invi- tations issued by the Henry A. Dreer Co. for an inspection of their immense collection of dahlias, cannas, phloxes, etc., now in full flower at their River- view grounds above Riverton. Cut blooms of the best varieties were staged in the large corridor house and attracted great throngs of people. The exhibition opened Saturday, October 4, and lasted until October 11. With what has been done this season to push this showy fall flower, there should be a great run on it for next season's planting. To see them handle dahlias at the Leo. Niessen store is a revelation. They go out on all orders of 50,000 to 60,000 blooms a, day. Prices range GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobber! In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. none Main 1245. 448 MU- waukee P.O.B«z20e. ^t.. Milwaukee,Wls. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU Philadelphia. Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 1000@1.500 " Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 '• Killarney 2 00@ 8 CD " White Killarney 2 00® 8 00 •■ Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Gardenias. .. .per doz., 2 00@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 1 00® 2 00 Snapdraeons 4 00® 6 00 SweetPeas 75® 1 00 Asters 2 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@25 00 Dahlias 1 00® 4 tO Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Lady Alice Stanley 3 00® 8 00 Dahlias 2 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas SO 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Asters 4 00 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprenge.ri, per bunch, 35®40 " Sprays per bunch, .35®40 Chrysanthemums... per doz., 1 50® 2 00 Milwaukee, Oct. 8. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25@3 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00®ia00 " Tafts 300@1000 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00®20 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Easter Lilies IS 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asters 7S@ 2 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per string, 50 SprengeTi, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $1 SO from $1.50 to $3.00 a hundred, and a few varieties a trifle higher. This volume of business shows what a man whose business it is to sell flowers can do. This immense volume of trade' has all been worked up by the Niessen Co. on methods of their own, and RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers Growers' Supplies Pot Labels, Hose, Mastica, Putty, Bulbs, Thermometers, Knives (Kunde), Glass Cutters, Bone Meal, Evergreen Fertili- zer, Insecticides, etc. Any of your needs we can supply. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES Wholesale Florist. C. A. KUEHN, 1312PlneSt.,ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Desi^s. CANE STICKS. Per 100 Per 1000 4to6ft. long % .40 $3.0a 6 to 9 ft. long 60 5.00- (500 at 1000 rate. ) GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. ST. LOUIS, M0> H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. demonstrates as clear as can be how ' great a factor the commission florist is in the cut flower industry.* Charles Dissel, whose collections of choice stove and greenhouse plants. , were at one time features of the ex- hibitions of the Pennsylvania Horti- I9'3 The American Florist, 643 DAHLIAS, 100 $1.50 to $3.00. We have both quality and quantity and at the price we do not know of anything that makes a better show- ing. You will find with us the best DahliaS coming to this market, and quality considered, you cannot get better value than we are offering you. We can supply all the new commercial varieties and those best suitable for cut-flower purposes. All orders placed early in the day, will be shipped direct from the farm. rne' LHU NIESSEN CO., ^.y^^^u^^'^S}^^.^x.., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserins. Valley and Gladiolus. cultural Society, has rented the Bunt- ing place at Fifty-sixth and Elmwood avenue, and with his old gardener, John Hatcher, in charge will grow ferns and cut flowers for this market. The H. F. Michel! Co. managed a sale of dahlias for spring delivery in the Gimbel department store the past weelc. Philip Freund was in charge. There was a fine display of the cut blooms all labeled and staged in one of the main thoroughfares of the store. Ficus leaves have been a feature with the M. Rice Co. the past week.. An immense stock has just been re- ceived from abroad, and orders for large quantities are going out dally. Night work is now the rule. Ribbons and chiffons are in great demand. Maurice Field, of the H. F. Michell Co., is now vice-president of the Knight & Struck Co., New York. Mr. Fie^d is one of the live wires of the busi- ness, and while we are sorry to see him leave this city, we wish him every success in his new field. Robert Scott & Son have added a fine large auto to their delivery serv- ice, and their stock is now delivered to the Leo Niessen Co. early in the morning in less than an hour after leaving Sharon Hill. American Beauty roses, cattleyas and choice chrysanthemums are the features with Edward Reid. K. Connecticut Horticultural Society. The second September meeting of this society was held on the twenty- sixth in the evening at the County building, Hartford. Two . new mem- bers, Floyd E. Stoner, of Hartford, and R. H. Crawford, of New Britain, were elected. This was "dahlia night" on our calendar, and the center tables were completely filled with dahlias of every hue, representing six classes, viz. : cactus, decorative, collarette, show, fancy, and peony. President Huss exhibited nearly 60 varieties; Niel Nelson about 50 varieties, and A. Ri- ghenzi about 30 varieties. The judges for the evening were Treasurer Hunt and Messrs. Boss and Hollister, who announced the following awards : President Huss, a first-class certificate; Mr. Nelson, a first-class certificate; Mr. Righenzi, a cultural certificate. The exhibitors gave instructive addresses, going into details regarding the cul- ture and propagation of these favorite flowers. The meeting was well at- tended. Alfred Dixoisr, Sec'y. r Si= WELCH BROS. CO.' American Beauty, Killarney, Rictimond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, : | BOSTON, MASS. j VlioMe HoverMM'Kefe Buffalo. Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 0(J@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 extra 10 C0@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 (JO No. 2 i 0U@ 4 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 ■• Aaron Ward 3 00@ 5 CO Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Killarney Queen 4 00@ 6 00 " Hillingdon 4 (.0® 7 00 Sunburst 4 00® 8 00 Bonsilene 3 00@ 4 00 " Safrano 3 00@ 4 00 Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 Milady 3 00® 6 00 Snapdragon 2 00@ 4 00 Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 50 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00@20 00 ."isters 50@ 2 OC Dahlias 1 00@ 3 00 Violets 60@ 75 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 0.@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ SO Asparagus Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Boston, Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 8 00 ■ ' Double White Killarney. . . 10 00@12 00 Killarney Queen Special,.. 8 00@10 00 Mrs, Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 Sunbui St, Special 6 00@ 8 00 ■' Taft 2 00@ 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00(810 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 Asters 1 50@ 2 00 Cattleyas 25 00ig40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longifiorum andRubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz,, 75c Cincinnati. Oct. 8, Roses, Beauty per doz. $1 00@$3 00 Per too " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland.. 3 00® 8 00 " Perle 2 00@ 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch., 25c Carnations 1 00® 2 SO Dahlias 2 OOM 4 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Orchids S6.00@$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums,, 2,00@ 3,00 per doz. Give Us a Trial We Caji t Please Ton. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING GO. Wholesale Commisuon FloriMi, norliti' Supplies and Wire Deiltfiu. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MeGALLUM CO.. ClerelaDd.Ohio Pittsbiirg, ra. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINMATI, OHM) Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Snpidles St, Louis, Oct. 8, Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Valley 4 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Gladioli 2 00® 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35®60 Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Ferns per 1000, $1,50 644 The American Florist, Oct. II, New York. IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE. "While there has been' no great or sudden advance In the condition of business, there seems to be a gradual improvement. The weather of the past week was very bad, so bad In fact that for one day it practically tied up all lines of business. Not for many years has this city experienced such a deluge of rain, which crippled all the transportation service. Saturday, October 4, was a good day, both as regards the weather and business, and the wholesalers seem to think that bet- ter times are near at hand. The dark and rainy weather has not been favora- ble to stock, and while there is no scarcity neither is there a surplus of anything that is good. Orchids are plentiful and selling cheap. There is also a reasonable supply of American Beauty roses. In special stock of roses euch as Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Sunburst, Hadiance, Killarney Queen and Milady the prices have been good and the flow- ers have sold well. Lily of the valley is more plentiful and the price has fallen off a few points. There is an increased supply of chrysanthe- mums and some of the large blooms are now arriving that go as high as $3.00 per dozen, but the average prices range from .$1.00 to $2.00. There is an increase in the supply of violets and the quality is improving. Asters, dahlias and gladioli are yet in evi- dence, but their passing cannot be long delayed. Many fine carnations, for the season, are arriving. The carna- tions seem to hold their own against all comers. Monday, October 6. — Business has started under favorable conditions, but there is no boom. In fact, we would say that the outlook is rather discour- aging. There has been a great .slump in the prices of orchids and Illy of the valley. Cattleyas that a few weeks ago were selling at 75 cents a flower are now hard to move at 35 cents. Of lily of the valley there Is a surplus and $3.00 a hundred is t*ije top price. There was a great influx of chrysanthemums this morning and nobody can foretell what will happen in this line by the end of the week. NOTES. Charles A. Dards, in point of serv- ice though not in years, one of the oldest retailers of this city, has just returned from an extended European tour. He is looking extremely well and says that he thoroughly enjoyed his vacation. As he went abroad for a change of scene, he, quite naturally, avoided the busy marts ' of the horti- cultural and floricultural trades, but oc- cidentally met them now and then. He has no fault to ilnd with anything that he saw on the other side, but thinks that the United States of Amer- ica is good enough for him. Lord & Taylor, a department store firm with a world-wide reputation, are erecting a magnifieent new store in the downtown district. "When it is completed they will open a cut flower and plant department which will be under the management of W. Wallace Burnham, who is well and favorably known in the cut flower and plant trade of this city. Mr. Burnham sailed for Europe October 4 and will visit England, France. Austria and Germany. He will return in plenty of time for the opening of the new store and will doubtless show us some new and orig- inal ideas. Among the able and interesting men who visited the trade of this city dur- ing the past week were J. H. Small, Washington, D. C; L. J. Reuter, of S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. L, and E. Allan Teirce, of Waltham, Mass. Mr. Small spent several days with his brother, Chas. A. Small, at POINSETTIAS Nature's tribute to the Holiday spirit in its most simple and beautiful form and color. The glossy, rich, dark green of the foliage forms a perfect setting for the magnificent blossoms of bright scarlet. ■ Extra Fine Specimens This Week, from. . . .$1.00 to $5.00 OUR POTTED PLANTS FOR CHRISTMAS Also Include the Following: ArdeoiaH — Laden with clusters of red berries. Imported from Holland S3.00 Azaleas — In all colors, from the- Japan- ese dwarf varie-ty to the extra large Pyramid SI. 50 to $5.00 Besonja Gloire de Lorraiue — Beautiful pink blossoms — extra larga sped- - mens.... $2.00 to $4.00 Cyclamens — In all colors; will bloom several months Sl.OO to $3.00 Fenii'ti Famous Violets, per bVmch $2.00. Order early, as the supply Is limited. Orchids— In blossom. Per pot. $5-$10 Orange Trees — Heavily laden with fruit $3.00 to $5.00 Acubas — With large cluster red ber- ries $3.00 to $5.00 Gardenias — In pots; perfect blossoms.. $5.00 to $10.00 Our Special— An assortment of hardy Evergreens, in beautiful Glass Fern Dish t $1.50 Slail and Phone Orders FlUed. Telephones Fort HiU 838-839 43 Bromfield St. The above ad is one of a series of paid ads that Penn the Florist of Boston is publishing weekly, alternating in the four florists papers, to become better acqainted with the Florists of the country. These ads have been published daily in the different Boston papers. .\ny Florist desiring to use same in their home towns, may do so witliout further consent. These ads have been the means of estab- lishing our present great volume of business. 19^3- The American Florist. G45 RICE CO. E ^ FOR OCTOBER WEDDINGS Our OUTFITS and ACCESSORIES ARE UNEQUALLED LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28tll Street, NEW YORK '"*''*' Everything in Cut Flowers. ^ PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. ST^fi J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 106 West 28tli Street New York Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for tlie celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Killarney Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at (» a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. finttman Flower Growers Co. A. J. OUTTMAN, Prwldent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^l^fe' Mad. sq. 133 W. 28tti St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing their New York store. Messrs. Renter and Peirce were in the wholesale diSr trict sizing up the situation. Louis Schmutz, Jr., the well-known plantsman of Flatbush, Brooklyn, who with Mrs. Schmutz recently returned from a six weeks' trip in Europe, talks interestingly of the horticultural fea- tures of the various countries he vis- ited. He was impressefl with the ex- tent of the azalea and bay tree indus- try and the good quality of this year's stock. He had the pleasure of com- ing across some of his fellow globe trotters while abroad, being in Liver- pool when J. C. Vaughan and wife were there. Mr. Schmutz was im- pressed with the fine quality of flower- ing plant stock such as chrysanthe- mums, outdoor roses and asters, which he saw on the other side, and says it was better than we grow at home. He does not attribute this exclusively to better cultural methods, but thinks climate and soil have much to do with it. At his own range he now has a great stock of foliage plants which he is constantly shipping out. H. W. Baylis, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is handling exceptionally good Radiance, My Maryland, Killar- ney, Richmond and Nesbitt roses from the range of Benjamin Dorrence, Dor- renceton. Pa. Alfred Kottmiller, who has a store on Madison avenue, has secured the concession for supplying flowers to the Hotel Netherlands. The store of the Onaway Florist, 904 Seventh avenue, which has been closed for the summer, will reopen at an early date. Frank Dostal, a retail florist at 44 Avenue B, is a candidate for alderman at the approaching city election. Louis Dupuy, of Whitestone, L. I., is again shipping a fine quality of gar- denias, also chrysanthemums. Ferdinand Fleischman, Inc., has just put on a very fine automobile for de- livery purposes. A. F. F. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing John Young Wholesale Commission Florist 53 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 7362 Madison Square. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^~.A complete assortment "of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing New York, Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00@25 00 extra and fancy... 8 OOiaiS 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 3 00@ 5 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 8 00@10 00 extra... 4 00® 5 00 •■ N0.I&N0.2 1 00@ 2 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00® 3 00 No. land No. 2.. S0@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 8 00@10 00 ■' Hillingdon. Aaron Ward.. 50® 6 00 " Richmond 500 5 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft 50@ 6 00 '■ Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@10 00 Cattleyas 15 00@35 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 6 00@ 7 00 Lily of the Valley 1,50® 3 00 Gladioli 1 00® 4 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30® 50 Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 50® 2 00 Smilax Doz. strings, 1 00@ 1 50 Dahlias 25® 1 50 Chrysanthemums, doz., $1.25®$3.00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sauart. Mention the American Florist toAen writiUB WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Slilpments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when wriUng N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery morning. Desirable wall space to rent for adveitlsiiii, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Flortat when tertUng The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERORBENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Floritt w7k«n torittng 646 The American Florist. Oct. II. BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. n^^irohlt. Philadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus Bulbs Chicago White. How to Dig, Cui^e, Clean, Sort and Store Ttaem SEE THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS By Maihew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. GOLDFISH Asstd. sizes. Med- ium and Lar^e. $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street. CHICAGO WILD SMILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Astoria Florist' Bowling: Club. Opening Night, October 2. Donaldson 1S4 180 187 136 233 145 Kessler 164 161 172 200 171 164 Miesem 143 171 184 173 157 150 Jacobson 169 137 130 157 206 120 Edmiston 127 119 159 119 Gaibe 119 110 138 133 124 148 P. K. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Gennine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. il BEST /N THE WORLD j |iJOHNC.MEYER&ca||| I - B0ST0N,M^55. I The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used b7 Retail Florists for mossing' funeral desig'ns, tyingr bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should Be Used I by g^^Qwersfor striDging- Smilax and Asparagus, as iii I will not fade or rot in the frreenhouse. The Meyer I Silkaline was the first green thread to be introducedi I among Florists and Growers, It is handled by the ' best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name-Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of sretting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manuiacturers. Price lor any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarsf . JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., r^^f^^^'il: Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes GREEN GALAX-New Packed so as to arrive in good condition anywhere, f. o. b. , Galax, Va. Express, $4.00 per case of 10,000. Half case lot, $2.25. By Parcel Post, at our expense, U. S. east of Kan- sas City, in lots up to 4000, at 75c per 1000. Kansas City west at 95c per 1000. Try small order if larger quantity is not needed. DAGGER FERNS (express), 85c per 1000. We ship the kind you want to pay your money for. W. M. WOODRUFF & SON, Lowgap, N. 0. Clfil* a^MaawM Burlapped or Wired by bale, ^i^fJIiayilUlll ton or carload. Order your winter supply now. Write for Special Prices and for our Fall Book for Florists. MOSS VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago FERNS, GREEN GALAX and LEUGOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. NEW CROP NOW READY. Dagger and Fancy Ferns.... 80c per 1000; case of 5.000, $3.50 Green Galax 50c per 1000: case of 10,000. 4 00 Green Leucothoe (long) perl.OOO. 2.00 Green Leucothoe (short) perl.OOO, 1.00 When in a hurry, wire us at Elk Park. N. C. ELK GALAX & FERN CO., BANNERS ELK. N. C. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, I Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Uaui Yark Telephone 1202 Madison Square, "*" "'* San Diego, Calif. — The fall show of the San Diego Floral Association, to he held October 16-18, is expected to he the best ever given here. ^P Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2 50 per case.. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala.. 1913' The American Florist. 04T DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. XvE^BOI^HJS Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everj^where in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. BstabUshed In 1857. ^mSM. 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us Tour retail orders. WXHAVITHSBESr FACaiTIES IN THE CITT l/lenti,''n the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. I. Deliveries in NIW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY Mention the A merican Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telepbone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Memb The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LA^GE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraoh Delivery. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chlcado. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 12. FROM MONTREAL, Corinthian, Allan. October 14. PROM MONTREAL, Tunisian. Allan. FROM BOSTON, Laconia, Cunard. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prinz Oskar, Ham.- Amer, Ryndam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, North Ger.-LIoyd, 10 a. m. Strathroy, Lloyd Brazileiro. October 15. Vaderland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Lusitania, C'uuard. FROM BALTIMORE, Rhein, North Ger.-LIoyd, 2 p. m. October 16. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland, Can.idian Paciflc. 3:30 p. m. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. Campanello, Uranium. Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, North Ger.-LIoyd, 10 a. m. C. F. Tietgen, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. October 17. St. Paul, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62, North River, FROM BOSTON, Cleveland, Ham.-Amer. October 18. FROJI MONTREAL, Pretorian, Allan. Cameronia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. Italia, Anchor, Pier 64, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Royal George, Canadian Northern. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merion, American, 10 a. m. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. Caronia, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL AND QUEBEC, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL, Athenia, daylight. President Lincoln, Ham.-Amer,, Prinzess Irene, North Ger.-LIoyd Barabossa, North Ger.-LIoyd, 10 a. Kursk, Russian-American, 2 p. m, Verdi, Lamport & Holt, 10:30 a. m Karoo, Norton. Ascania, Donaldson, at 11 a. 11 a. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TPELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to -*• any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to- our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders, trom unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal . Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders rpcetve prnmnt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley alwavs on band. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madlaon Sanare. 42 West zath Street. NEW YORK To ont-oi-town florists We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. . The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for oat flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson,. 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telepbone und Telegrraph ordera filled- promptly with tbe choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 648 'Phe America n Fl oris t. Oct. II. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Burope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by Srivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ress, DAKDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. MenHon the American Florist when writino St. Paul, Minn. Hohn & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York, For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph DeU?ery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Tele^aph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists FiUing Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buftalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newar'^^, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sous, John, Detroit, Mich. Buekbee, H. W., Eoekford, 111. California Florists, Taeoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Clias. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm-Gorly, St. Louis. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul,' Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McrKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Eoek, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Ponghkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 89th St., New York. Smith, Henry. Grand Baplds, Mich. Stumpp, George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., LoulBVllle, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 fireene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los Angeles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desij^ns. High Grade Cut Blooms. GUDE BROS-Ca rLORisxa WABKlNOTOKOd We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Mention the American Florist wJien writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenne All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attentloi Members of the Florists' Teleerapb DeliverT. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph DeliverT Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE, i^iOrai V0« President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. I9I3' The American Florist. 649 DESI6NS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. fFREb C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I • 4326-28 OUve Street ■ Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Dalivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. I PhUadelphia. Robert Kift, I72S Chestnut St. Pcnonal Attention to all Orderi. If onHen the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo, M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 11 22 Grand Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. Dl..»«_tu;il M.. Weddine and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist io/»«i writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmltliCo. KEENAN BLOO. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB) EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Sead flower orders for deliverr in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREM0NT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, 6a. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galyln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. T. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 73T Buckingham PL Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertemann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. La Cross, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Kock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, norist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling. 22 W. 59th St. New York— John S. Nicholas. New York— George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Por-tland, Me.— Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.- The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis.— J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo.— Ostertag Bros. St. Louis. Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco— J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco— Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia. Mo. — ^Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis.— J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.— California Florists. Toledo, 0.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can.— Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington— Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. litabUrtedl840 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS Z 139-2 141 Broadway, iBB2yf5ga°c°o?.lm,u. Cholco M FlBwirs. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 324 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. B> Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8S Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarsntee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper Yl^isorknAin care oJ vonr orders in '» *»»»».'*»o»»* Dunlop's 650 The American Florist. Oct. II, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Mjlomts * (iNCOnPOHATED) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : : TELEPHONES: . Long Distance Phones: Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o'Ghicago and Sab- orbs to mjA^"^ -*. */ AU orders carefully filled --•»3WMa'''*55 under the supervision of .^hicaG,— ^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Roc]£, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AH orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraob Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Farnum St telephones Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeliverT. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue' Mention the Ai:ici-ican Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. »°* ¥hl„?lf *""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MTER, FLORIST, »i'L"itl'." Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. National Association of Gardeners. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION The annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners will be held this year in New York city during the fall flower show of the Horticultural Society of New York, which takes place October 30 to No- vember 4. The business session of the association and the election of oflScers for the coming year will be held on Monday, November 3, at the American Museum of Natural History, in which building the flower show is held. On the evening of November 3 the annual banquet of the association will occur at the Hotel Bndicott, New York city. Members intending to attend the ban- quet at the Hotel Endicott should no- tify any member of the following com- mittee, so that reservations may be made for them : Thomas W. Logan, Jenkintown, Pa.; James Stuart, Mam- aroneck, N. Y.; William J. Kennedy, Chestnut Hill, Mass.; John F. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; John W. Everett, Glen Cove, N. Y.; John Canning, Ards- ley, N. Y.; Peter Duff, Orange, N. J.; M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. Every- thing points to a big convention, and the committee cannot give assurance to those who decide on the last day to attend the banquet that they can be provided for. Tickets to the banquet are $2.50. Several men .prominent in the hoticultural world have already expressed their intention of being pres- ent at the banquet, among whom are some able after-dinner speakers; and with the general programme a gala night may be anticipated. M. C. Ebel. Sec'y. In the Heart of New ITork NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nciSt. and Park Avenue Uouf VArlr Hitu Grand Central Terminal "**" iWiR UllJ The Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a masnificeDt flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St MEWAEI K Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Mercliants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, . Alabama and Texas. 'Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. %# I D m M 838 ,^___ V I R W I n , CANAL ST. Sedalla, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigran, Rocitford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 FUtta Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN 'p^, J>- The American Florist. G51 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^F ^^^K ^ n ■■■ l^i 1^ >jim V ik k--^^JH *__i__^^B nMBr^H H X Jp > , •' JPMj i||HK/,ri r^m-fllK *f Mfisj^d Hj^P ■^^'^wp^H^I ^^^B^^^wy^ jy- ^- ^. .j^^^^^HHH^HHj ^la^^^K^s^^^^^ ^y.j.^3f^ ^ ^Hfeto^^^SI^HHAH ^BSilteMMiK^ ' '^'^Hf^wnM^S^^^I ^K^^i^i — .^^*^"'' iiaf^^-TjIH^^^B Japanese Iris German Iris Hardy Perennial Phloxes Doable Herbaceous Peonies We are Headquarters for above. Have you received our special circulars offering complete lists of varieties at correct prices? If not and you feel interested, write for copies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Orchids PLANTS in SHEATH Finest Stock Second Season Double Value We sell no flowers. Write for prices. Freeman Orchid Co. C. L FrwrnD, Manager. FALL RIVER, MASS. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesate Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties Mj' Specialty. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine healthy stock. Enchantress, White Enchantress and WInsor, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOUO. GUST. RLSCH & CO., ^^^^^^^^^ MILWAUKEE, WIS. Christmas Peppers New Cluster Pepper, Celestial Peppers. Stron? plants with fruit, from 4!4 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen. $12.00 per tCO. Table Ferns, fine p'ants from 2!4-inr,h pots, best assortment. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Primroses, Obconica,2H-in. pots, the very best strains, strong plants, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, ^^^kati^.^'- For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, •>. O. Berlin. N. J. WiUiamstown June, N. J. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wsmcote, Pa. Wenfion the American Florist when writing ORCHI DS We offer freshly imported Orchids such as Cattleya Lablata, Gaskelllana. Dowiana, Speciosissima, Dendrobiums, Oncidl- ums, Odontoglossums. Write for special list No. 51. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J* A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard. Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in.. 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in., $5.00; 4 in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 214'-in.. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettias, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Pekin. Illinois Robert Craig Co... 2L* PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis.. Pliiladelphia, Pa. 652 The American Florist. Oct. II, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn.. President; J. M. Lupton. Mattituck. L. I..N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son. Painesville. O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. =8 10 Vj m. dinnu-ler $0.bO * I.IH) LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in. circumference $ 5.00 $40.00 6to 7 ■■ • 6.00 55.00 7to9" " 9.00 85.00 ROMAN HYACINTHS 12-15 3.50 32.00 NARCISSUS Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15... 1.25 S.OO Have Yon Our Florists' Catalog? "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (t i6) New York Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. ALFALFA Royal Quality, Kansas Grown NON-IRRIGATED NEW CROP SEED OVER 99 PER CENT PUKE. RUDY-PATRICK SEED CO. 1312 W. Eighth St., Kansas City, Mo. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. AU Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED &0. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. NANN*S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany ALL FALL BULBS Per 1000 Hyacinths (Dutch) First Size $55.00 Second Size 35.00 Bedding Grade 24.00 Dutch Romans, named vars.. 17.00 Narcissus (Dutch) 1^5 Empress $13.00 Golden Spur 13.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs ... 21 .00 Victoria 12.00 Princeps 6.50 Poetlcus Ornatus 5.50 Von Slon, Double fancy select 14.00 Lilium Formosum Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch { 225 bulbs to case ) . . . 70.00 Lilium Harrisii perioco 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $85.00 CallaS Per 1000 114-lVi-inch $45.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora pe^iooo star Brand (1000 to full case)..$11.00 Fancy ( 1260 to full case) 8.50 Grand Solid d'Or (Yellow Paper White ) , ( 1000 to case ) 1 7.00 Tulips (Single) ,^g5 Artus $ 7.00 Chrysolora 7.00 Keizerskroon 11.50 LaRelne 6.50 Rose Lulsante 16.00 Proserpine 21.00 Tulips (Double) i^gj Lord Beaconsfield $16.00 Tournesol, Red and Yellow... 18.00 Chinese Narcissus ^^^ Select $30.00 Mammoth 55.00 Freesias pe^iooo French, mammoth $10.00 " first size 7.50 California, choice 5.00 Purity, Extra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 _ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO GET OUR FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS.' NEW YORK IT OFFERS EVERYTHING. THE NIAGARA FINEST YELLOW GLADIOLUS ON THE MARKET. From a host'ot testimonials we select the following: MR. FRANK BANNING. Richmond. Ind.. Auff, 10th, 1912. Dear Sir: Your NIAGARA is a mag^nihcent Gladiolus. Color, si2e, form and sturdiness put it in a class by itself. You certainly can justly be proud of it. THE E. G. HILL CO. Largest bulbs, $100.00 per 1000; 2nd size, $75.00; 3rd size $50.00. 12.00 per inn ; •' lO.OO; " 8.00. 250 at 1000 rate; 50 at 100 rate. Booking Orders Now. Write for prices on larger quantities. 10605 FAIRMOUNT AVE., CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE PERKINS-KING CO., GROUNDS AT WEST MENTOR, OHIO. BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana au uaraeii seeas ^^ _^ LEONARDS!"-'"" CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRAOI Write for Prices. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American I' lortst when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Souash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA 654 The American Florjs7\ Oct. II, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. THE third Tuesday in October is na- tional apple day. Orchabdists say this year's apple crop in Illinois will be quite as large as that of 1912. New York. — The International Nur- series have incorporated, capital, $25,- 000. David J. Wagner of Jamaica is one of the directors. El Paso, Tes, — Charles Davis, W. D. Wise and R. A. Harris have incor- porated the El Paso Nursery Co. The capital stock is $20,000. GUTHHIE, Okla. — Nurserymen and fruit growers of the state met here recently and elected the following of- ficers : James Parker, Tecumseh, presi- dent; Benjamin Davis, Tahlequah, vice- president; P. W. Vaught, Holdenville, secretary. Bloomington, III. — It is reported that the traveling sales force of the Phoenix Nursery will be released and the catalogue system installed instead. J. Y. Chisholm, receiver, hopes to get the corncern on its feet again In a short time. Blackwell, Okla. — J. W. Tetirick, proprietor of the C. V. Nurseries, and Miss Clara McKinney, of Wellington, Kans., were married at the home of the bride's parents September 20. Miss McKinney was formerly a teacher in the local schools. Tariff Changes in Nursery Stock. The changes in the new tariff affect- ing nursery stock from the latest re- ports at hand are as follows : Stocks, cuttings and seedlings of pear, apple, quince, and the St. Jullen plum, three years old or less, reduced from $2 per 1,000 to $1 per 1,000. Stocks, cuttings and seedlings of all fruit and ornamental trees, deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, plants and vines commonly known as nursery stock, reduced from 25 per cent ad valorem to 15 per cent ad valorem. Roses remain unchanged at four cents each. Stark Judgment Rendered. The controversy among the Stark brothers interested in the Stark Broth- ers' Nurseries and Orchards Company of Louisiana, Mo., has ended in a court judgment in favor of Edgar W. Stark and Clarence Stark, present managers of the company. William P. Stark, another stockholder, brought suit against his brothers asking for a re- ceivership, contending that the com- pany was mismanaged. More than a million dollars was involved in the con- test. A. The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch, $18.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per lOO; $150.00 per lOOO. 24 to 36 inch, $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per ICOO. ADOLF MULLER SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and AR AUG ARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOR£ANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches hieh, bushy, $2,50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3,75 each, 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy, $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCEISA— 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers. 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub. 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSUS, 2H-inch, $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERNS, all varieties. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECnON DtVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. DeKalb Narseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Hardy Chrysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Fieid-Srown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the Am,erican Florist when wrUino HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OV£R HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. FELIX 8c DYKHUIS. MIGM GRADE BOS^OOP hURSERV" STOCK BOSKOOP- HOLLAND. From Holland FAR.DuTCH LAPy HANDS. V To Uncle Sah mer finest brands. ff Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Plnneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Florist when «)i- ll- 1^ o o MJ^ s HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SOB JKCT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 lUustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. r9^3' The American Florist. 657 menC Co., Toledo, O. — Planet, Jr., farm and garden Implements. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. — Flower pots. Local growers' exhibition of an array of finely grown vegetables of about 20 varieties. Rural New Yorker, New York, and the Market Growers' Journal, Louis- ville, Ky., were represented. The Attendance. Amone those In attoiuluuce the following were noted : Edward Adklns. Toledo, 0. Joseph Adkins. Toledo, 0. <3. K. AUeu, Rocky River, 0. J. A. Alwood. Toledo, 0. O. 0. Ardt. Sullivan, O. H. F. Arnold, Braintree, Mass. Mrs. H. F. Arnold, Braintree, Mass. Wm. B. Asplin, Rooky River, O. Wm. H. Backmeyer, Richmond. Ind. C. W. Baker, London, Ont.. Can. E. C. Baker. Jackson. Mich. George H. Baker, Cleveland, 0. Leonard Barber, Toledo, 0. J. G. Baumberger, Toledo, O. O. L. Becker, Lima, 0. A. R. Bennett, Toledo. O. Fi'ederick BUeler, Boston. Mass. Henry Bom, Bay City, Mich. W. L. Borsney. Batavia, N. Y. L. C. Bower, Toledo. O. J. S. Brigham, Bowling Green, 0. J. W. Brigham, Bowling Green, 0. A. B. Britsch, Toledo, O. Geo. Brown, Streator, 0. R. G. Bullesdtk, RichmoBd, Ind. A. C. Canfleld, Springfield, 111, Mrs. Carl Christener. Rocky River, 0. Chas. C. Christener, Rocky River, O. Ira E. Clum, Lima. 0. Wm. Conrad, Toledo, O. A. W. Crane. Toledo. 0. Chas. J. Crofts. Toledo, 0. Thos. Crofts, Toledo, 0. C. B. Gushing, Kendallville, Ind. E. H. Cushman, Sylvania, O. Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, Mich. J. W. Davis, Davenport, la. E. S. Davidson, Xenla, Ohio. C. M. Daw. Toledo, 0. Joseph Degenfilder, Berkey. O. W. 0. Demnth. Swanton, Ohio. T. S. Dennie, Swanton, O. M. H. Dennis, Berkey, 0. Paul M. Dentel, Monroe, Mich. R. T. Donnell, Springfield, lU. J. H. Draper, Springfield, 0. J. N. Draper, Springfield, 0. C. P. W. Dreher, Ottawa, Can. Wm. Drennan, Berkey, O. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, Ohio. G. B. Duncan. Poland, 0. Wm. J. Dupont, Toledo. 0. C. E. Durst, Urbana, 111. George Dysinger, Ionia. Mich. W. S. Eakins, Springfield, O. Louis E. Engel, Detroit. Mich. A. Engle, West Toledo, 0. J. A. Ernsberger, Celina, O. James P. Estes. Newton Center, Mass. J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. C. E. Farm, Ottawa. Can. T. S. Ferguson, Toledo, O. Wm. Petkin, West Toledo, O. W. B. Pish. Cleveland. 0. Mrs. Wm. E. Pish, Brooklyn Station, 0. t^. L. Flaccus, Pittsburgh, Pa. C. H. Foote. Brooklyn Sta.. 0. J. L. Foote, Brooklyn Sta., O. L. H. Foote. Brooklyn Sta., 0. - Chas. A. Fransne, Fremont. O. Richard Fuchs, Belleville, 111. Gallup Bros., Ashtabula, O. C. H. Gallup, Ashtabula, 0. George M. Garland, Des Plaines, lU. C E. Garrahan, Kingston, O. R. H. Garrahan, Kingston, O. Fred Geasler. West Toledo, O. S. W. Greene, Wooster, O. V. B. Gross, Grand Rapids, Mich. H. F. Hall, Moorestown, N. J. Mrs. J. P. Hallaner, Irondequoit, N. Y, Mrs. W. F. Hallaner, Irondequoit, N. Y. George Haneline, Barberton, O, M. S. Haneline, Barberton, O. T. I. Harris. West Toledo, O. F. J. Harn, Cuyahoga Palls, Ohio. S. H. Harn, Cuyahoga Palls. Ohio. Louis Hassenfus, Boston, Mass. George Haukins, Toledo, O. N. G. Heinert. Madisonville, O. Harry Heinl. Toledo, O. M. W. Hensel. Bllssfleld, O. Mrs. J. Hessen, Rocky River, O. Mrs. J. Hessert, Rocky River. O, .L Hessert, Rocky River, O. Fred C. Hewitt, Irondequoit. N. Y. Mrs. Wm. Hill, Irondequoit. N. Y. P. li. Hinkley, Brooklyn, O. Richard Hittinge, Belmont, Mass. L. C. Hoagland. Blissfield, Mich. James Hodge. Toledo, Ohio. ■ John Hogg, Rocky River, 0. Mrs. J. Hoge. Rockv River, O. A. B. HoUenbaugh, Fostoria, 0. J. N. Horn, Copley. O. Guy H. Houck, Toledo. O. W. J. Ingles, Youngstown, O. James E. Jones, Richmond, Ind. 0. C. Jordou, RoBstord, 0, B. S. Keller, Toledo, 0. C. D. Keller, Toledo, O. Christian KlusUng, IX)gansport. Ind, John W. KleHllug. lA>KanR[)ort, Ind. li. II. Klrtland, Idle, Mich. F. C. KisMle. Toledo. O. Chas. Krause. I'eoria, 111. K. F. Kurowskt. Chicago. S. J. Lang, I'errysburg, 0. Fred Liiutcnschlager, Chicago, 111. I'rol'. Wm. It. Lazenby, Columbus, 0. C. D. Lobau. Sanborn. N. Y. Martin J. Lehman. . Frank Luce. Ashtabula, 0, B, II. Lynn, Toledo, O. A. E. Macomber, Toledo, O. Chas. G. Mallett, Toledo, 0. John W. Marsh, Muncie, Ind. L. M. Mason, Streator, III. J, F. Mathls. M.ldlsonvlUe, O. B. J. Maynnrd, Des Plaines, 111. M. McDonald, Redford, Mich. R. B. McFarlang, Conneaut, O. G. H. McLerley, Royal Oak. Mich. M. D. Merrick. Toledo, O. M. M. Messe. Lancaster, 0. P. V. Metcalfe. Irondequoit, N. Y. A. J. Metzger, Toledo, O. Norman J. Meyer. Toledo, 0. L. F. Miller. Toledo. O. G. R. Mills, KingsviUe, . H. H. Mishler. Johnstown, Pa. Earl R. Mishler, Johnstown, Pa. H. H. Mishler, Johnstown, &a. Arthur Moore, Leamington, Out.,' Can. Floyd Moore. , Ohio. M. B. Moore, Arlington, Mass. W. F. Moore, Binghamton, N. Y. J. C. Mulholand. PainesvUle, O. S. N. Muller. Toledo, O. John Myer, Toledo, 0. Fred Newton, Holland, O. B. E. Niles, Bllssfleld. Mich. W. R. Nilpin, Russell, Ky. Mrs. Fred Osborn, Ann Arbor, Mich. Harvey G. Patter, Toledo, 0. J. H. Paul. Bucvrus, O. H. J. Pease, Rocky River, O. Mrs. H. J. Pease, Rocky River, O. Eugene W. Peck, Seekonk, Mass. P. S. Peckham, Norwich, Conn. W. T. Philipps, Toledo, O, H, W. Pierce, Wilkesbarre, Pa. L. B. Pierce, Talmadge, O, Fred Pieser, Toledo, Ohio. 1. H. Pleatt. West Toledo, 0. Mrs. Ransom Reynolds. Fremont, O. G. C. Raviler, Plymouth, Mich. August Reihina, Toledo, O. Wm. Remmy, Cuyahoga Falls, 0. Mrs. Wm. Remmy, Cuyahoga Falls, 0. J. H. Rice, Ashtabula, 0. H. H. Richardson, Brooklyn Sta., O. J. E. Richardson, Brooklyn Sta., 0. Jas. A. Rideout, Toledo, O, Ray Rideout, Toledo, O. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind. Thos, R. Robbins, Indianapolis. Ind. Lizzie Roebeck. Fort Wayne, Ind. W. S. Roebeck, Fort Wayne, Ind. A. B. Rutledge. Streator, 111. L. P. Sattler. Toledo, 0. M. P. Saunderson, Berkey, O. Bert Saxon, Bllssfleld, Mich. Frank Saxon, Bllssfleld, Mich. B. F. Schilling, La Fayette, Ind. A. J. Schmidt, Madison, O. John Shannon. Pambling, Ont., Can. H. S. Shattuck, Plymouth. Mich. Herman Sheap, Jackson, Mich. H. H. Siebold. Peoria. 111. Edward T. Skahan. Belmont, Mass- H. M. Smith, Toledo, Ohio. M. E, Sourdry, Girard, Kan. A. J. Stahelin. Bedford, Mich. Francis C. Stakes, Moorestown, N. J. Samuel Stamm. Freeport, Pa. S. Herbert Starkey, Bustleton, Pa. L. B. Stat, Grand Rapids, Mich. Miss B. C. Suley. Toledo, O. .L H. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. Wm. Sutherland. Plymouth, Mich. B. Sulzer, W. Toledo, 0. F. Sulzer. W. Toledo, O. A. L. Tanner. N. Dover. 0. Mrs. A. L. Tanner. N. Dover. 0. Robert Wm. Theimann. Moberly, Mo. T. E. Thompson, Geneva, O. Wm. J. Thompson. Rocky River, O, C. H. Thompson. West Park, O. Mrs. C. H. Thompson. West Part, O. George L. Tiebout. Baton Rouge, La. Mrs. Elmer Tift, West Toledo, O. Ray= Tilkin. West Toledo. O. Will W. Tracv, Washington, D, C. C. .4. Tracy, Toledo, 0, Valley Trisz, Vincennes, Ind. .John G. Trisz. Vincennes, Ind. Hermann Vick. Columbus, O. C. W. Wade. Springfield. O. Geo. L. Wade. New Carlisle. O. Perrine Wauflc. Spring Arbor, Mich. Warren S. Weiant. Newark. 0. E. P. Weinschenk. New Castle. Pa. W. H. Weifl^chenk. New Castle, Pa, R. R. White, Troy, O, .T, Wierenga, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geo. Wilson. Lexington, Mass. James A. Wilson. Lexington, Mass. Clara T. Wood, Madison, Ind. Robert H. Wood. Madison, Ind, E. B. Wright. Toledo. O. M. S. Yodcr, Barberton, O, R. Tonker. Grand Rapids, Mich. Rudolph Zant, Grand Rapids, Mich. Conrad Zwissler, Richmond, Ind, More admired than ever. Our Auracarias are in more demand than ever. Araucarias Our Specialty. (^"30 well known that nothing further is necessary to be said, Araucarias grow bestin cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, 5^2 and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, j 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield i a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high. $1.00, $1.25 to $t.50. Kobusta Compacta Glauca, big stock, 6-in, pots $1.25 to $1.50, Azalea Indica now ready for Xmas forcing and Easter forcing. Vervaneana, Simon Mardner, Deutctie Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen. De SclUTveriana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple, 50c; 60c: 75c; $1.00; $1.25; $1 .50. up to $2.00. Cash with order please. If you want good Azaleas either for Christmas or Easter forcing don't look for the new crop, but buy the 1912 importation; you never miss in get- ting best of results. PALMS, Kentia rorsteriana, 4H to Sin, pots, 20 to 25 in, high, 35c to 50c: 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7- in pots made up. 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it. $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in, high, 35c to 5Cc, Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large, 4H in,, 25c to 35c; single, 5H to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to$1.00. IMade-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots, 75c. $1,00, Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy, 5 in. pots 35c, 40c.. 50c. Areca Lutescens, mads up 3 in a 4-in, pot, 20c, 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c, 18c, 20c, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2Hin„ $3.00 per 100, $25.0(1 per 1000; 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Wllitmani and Harrisii, SH-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c, 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. Scotti. 4H-in. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket. 75c. Nephrolepis Giatrasl, that so well known weeping fern. 5.5^ and 6 in. pots, 25c. 30c, 40c, 50c, Large Falcatum HoUy Ferns, 4 in, 20c, Nephrolepis Smittii, latest improvement of Amerpoli, shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in.. 25c. ready to shift into SH or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. IV^-'mch, $3.00 per 100. ^^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in, to 6 in,, 35c, 40c to 50c, 4-in.. 25c. 6in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo-. Uneata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in,, 20c to 25c; ready to shift in 5M» in. Poinsettlas, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c, Hydrangea Otaksa, French varieties, bright red and white 5 in. pots. 35c. 40c, 50c; pot grown. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, 5H, 6, 7, 8 in., verv fine. 25c. SOc. 40c, 50c to 75c and $i:00. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Begonia Luminosa. 4 in. pots. 10c to 15c. Begonia Zulu King. 2Vi in. pots, 2, 3, 4 plants in a pot, $5.00 per 100. We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in the country, 5^, 6 in, pots, 50c, 75c. $1.00.. Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known strain, 2Va in, pots. $5.00 per 100. Snapdragons, assorted, large. 2H in. pots, planted in pots out doors, $5,00 per 100, GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., PhUadelphia, Pa. 658 The American Florist. Oct. II, Oklahoma City. DRY weather; hard to gkow stock. Growing cut flowers for commercial purposes in this semi-arid country, is attended with a great many difficul- ties. In fact, it is only a very few kinds that can really be done with any degree of satisfaction to the grower who really desires to produce first-class stock. In the spring an- tirrhinums, sweet peas and one or two varieties of roses do well. Nothing of much value can be produced during the hot months, while In the fall gladioli, Maman Cochet roses and early varieties of chrysanthemums all do quite well. The Stiles Co., at their growing establishment, have tried about all the known methods for pro- ducing summer flowers. Lath-houses and canvas covered houses with the Skinner system of irrigation have proved of little avail in combating the combination of sun and wind that pre- vails here during the mid-summer. Under glass for autumn and winter flowering, carnations, chrysanthemums, liles and antirrhinums are all produced of first-class quality, such other flow- ■ ers as are needed for store work have necessarily to be brought in from dis- tant points. There is, of course, quite a space of glass devoted to bedding plants through the early part of the year, this space being utilized for the chrysanthemums which are planted during the early part of June. The varieties being grown for this season include Monrovia, dhrysolora. Smith's Advance, C. Touset, Col. D. Appleton, Chad wick (yellow and white), and Dr. Enguehard. The Stiles Co. was awarded the third prize by the judges for window dis- play during fashion week; they were in the miscellaneous class and had about 40 competitors. This firm had the entire decorations and furnishing of bouquets for the Dyer-Dawson wed- ding October '1. Palms, ferns, wild smilax aiid tall baskets of Killarney Queen roses were the principal things -used in the Presbyterian church, where the wedding ceremony was performed. At the Dyer home, where the recep- tion was held, Melody and Mrs. "Ward roses were the cut flowers used, to- gether with an assortment of choice decorative plants. The bride carried an arm shower of white roses and lily of the valley. The maids carried hand •bouquets of Killarney roses. An event that called for the use of ■ a good many flowers was a reception, October 4, given to Miss Pearl Skirvin, daughter of a local capitalist, and who has a prominent part in the Julian Eltinge theatrical company, which played here October 4 and 5. Besides the social reception tendered the young lady, a great many friends sent bouquets and baskets to be hand- ed to her over the footlights. S. W. Petersen, who for the last three years has been located at Par- sons, Kan., has taken over the green- houses formerly run by Schopen & Francke, at Shawnee, Okla., and will conduct a commercial florist's business there. Mr. Petersen was here one day this week looking after store supplies and incidentally to take in the state fair. The Barteldes Flower Store has been receiving a stock of decorative- size palms from the Joseph Heacock Co., Philadelphia. It seems a long way from Pennsylvania here, but the quality of the palms is all that could be . desired, and they arrived without a blemish. The three young men employed in the Stiles Co. store were given a holi- day one day to spend the day at the fair. C. "W. Stiles came in from the greenhouses on that day to help in the store. S. S. B. First Aid to Bayers Fall Price Ivist, Best Things in Roses. i^iEEDLE''a8Slii.g.g) BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Avenue. CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS J.D.Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL Chrysanthemums and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smith & Co., ^gh"' BLOOD and BONE Containing Ammonia, 6H%. Bone Phospbate, 35%. $28.00 per Ton. BONE MEAL. Containing Ammonia, 2%%. Bone Phosphate, 60%. $29.00 per Ton. All F, O. B. Chicago. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizer. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 ELLIS AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S" [The Fruit Grower, IvONDON.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SATE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the following; New York— Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburg— W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Mention the A merican Florist when writing llflNURES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Indispensable in tiie Garden. Thomson's VINE, PLANT Hd VEGETABLE Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering, foliage an(J fruit bearingr plants; vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomton'i Special Chrysanthemuni and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write tor prices, etc Tweed Vineyards, Clovensford, Scotland Wiii.Tliomson&Sons,L<«- TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPFniALTIES" ^^^D^' Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, ui I.UIHLI ii.u, Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters. Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias. Phloxes. Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application.' HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.(XI per oz , or $1.75 per ii oz., $1.00 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality, ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. I9I3- The American Florist. 659 The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Metntion the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS SPECIAL PRICE NOW. Per 100 Nntt, Grant, Buchner, 2-in. pots $1.50 Poitevine, Viaud and Montmort, 2in 1 75 Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-in 2.00 Laplites, 2-in 2.00 Double Giant Alyssiun, 2-in 2 00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Prlmala Obconica, strongs plants, in bud and bloom. 4-incb, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, stronr, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus riumosus and S^engeri, strong, 2V2-incli. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Mention the Aincrican Florist when writing F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. Mentiim the American Florist when writing DAIUEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Decorative Plants. Order now while we can still make freight shipments before freezing weather. Kentla Belmoreana, Forsterlana, Size pot 5-in. 7-in. 8-in. " 8-in. " 9-in. " made up 3 plants " "3 " „ ., 3 <. Belmoreana, "3 " Aspidistra, variegated, B-6-in. " green, B-6 and 7-in. Araucaria Glauca, 5-in. ' ' Gracilis, 3 whorls , 5-in . " " 3-4 " 8-in. " Compacta,2-3" 5-in. " " 8-in. Hcistlit. 18-in. 36-38-in. 44-48-in. 52-B5-in. 60-in in pot. 28-30-in. " " 30-34-in. " " 34-38-in. " " 28-30-in. Each $0.75 2.50 B.<0 6.00 8.00 2.50 3.00 4.00 2.00 Per Doz. $8.00 10-in. .75 10-12.in. 1.00 20-24-in. 2.50 10-12-in. 1.00 24-26-in. 3.00 .15 per leaf .10 per leaf 8.00 11.00 11.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. Carnation Plants Enchantress, Bassett and Sangamo. All strictly first-class large plants. Price $5.00 per 100. Bassett & Washburn HINSDALE, ILL. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS We have the followiner ready for immediate shipment and will have in stock from now on, so save this until you are in need of something. per 100 per 1000 per 100 Heliotrope, Chieftain, Mad. 2-in. 2-b. 3-in. Bruant $2.00 $18.50 $3.00 Geraniums, stand, varieties. 2.00 18.50 3.00 Lantanas. 15 varieties 2,00 18.50 Lemon Verbenas..... 2.00 18.50 Moonvlnes.Noctiflora.Leari 2.00 18.50 3.00 Petunias.select double mixed 2.00 18.50 3.00 " sinsle fring-ed mixed 2.00 18 50 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire, Zurich 2.00 18.50 3.00 25 of one variety at hundred rale; 250 at thousand rate. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS C0.,^"j^5^'"'"'' Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100: good medium plants. $3.00 per 100. Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100; good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWH, N. J. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pot«. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, VioleU IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, V^Si PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 21/4-in. pots $1 76 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 2i4- in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium field plants 4 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-incli pots each, $1.00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mentii-n the American Florist when writing J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing 660 The American Florist. Oct. IT Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The 665 Allen J K 645 Alpha FloralCo.... 647 American Importing Co 640 American Spawn Co 656 AmlingECCo 641 Anderson S A 647 Angermueiler G H. 642 AphineMfgCo 664 Archias Floral Co.. 650 Aschmann Godfrey. 657 Atlanta Floral Co... 648 Auhurndale Gold Fish Co 646 Bassett&Washburn 634 659 Batavia Greenhouse Co 641 Baur Window Glass Co 664 Bayersdorfer H 646 Beaven E A 646 Begerow's 648 BergerBros 643 BerningH G 642 BertermannBrosCo 648 Black Chas 659 Blackistone Z D... 649 Bobbink & Atkins.. 654 BoddingtonAT .... 655 BodgerJ &SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 647 Bolgiano J & Sons.. II Bowe M A 647 Bramley&Son 650 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 652 BreJtmeyer'sJSons. 548 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 652 BrunsHN n Buchbinder Bros... 664 BuckbeeH W 650 BudlongJ A 639 641 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co.. 655 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 646 California Florists.. 650 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Chicago Carn Co. ■ ■ I 641 Chicago House Wrecking Co 668 Clark E B Seed Go. II Clark's Sons David. 649 Clay & Son 658 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 649 Conard & Jones Co. 651 Cooke Geo H 647 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 646 Cowee W J 667 Coy HC Seed Co... 653 Craig RobtCo 651 CritchellC E 643 Cunningham Jos H. 659 Dailledouze Bros... 659 DarbeeR C 636 DardsChas 648 Deamud J B Co 638 Denaiffe & Son 652 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & Keen 667 Dillon J L 659 Dorner F&Sons... 651 DreerHA...III 651 668 Duerr Cbas A 650 DunlopJohnH 649 Edwards Fold Box. 660 Elastic-LykeCo.... 668 Elk Galax&Fern Co 646 Emmans Geo M.... 651 Erne& Klingel 641 Eyres HG 649 Felix &Dykhuis... 654 Fish Henry Seed Co 653 Florists' Hail Assn. 660 Ford M C 645 Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franklin Davis Nursery Co 654 Franzen FO 658 Freeman MrsJB... 650 Freeman Orchid Co 651 Freres Dominick C. 641 Froment HE 645 Galvin Thos F 64? Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co.. 667 Gasser J M Co 649 Geny Bros 650 Giblin & Co 668 GodineauR&M II Gorham & Chapline III Grand Rapids FloralCo 650 Grimm & Gorly 648 GudeBros 648 Guttman Flower Growers Co 645 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 654 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 653 Heacock Jos Co 651 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son.. 647 Henderson A & Co. 655 Herr Albert M 655 Herrmann A 666 Hess & Swoboda . . . 650 Hews AH &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill O Nursery Co.. 654 Hitchings&Co 665 HoerberBros 641 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 643 Holm & Olson 648 Holton &HunkelCo 642 Home Cor School... 666 Hooker H M Co.... 665 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarT II Igoe Bros 660 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 667 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins . 654 Johnson W W & Son 655 Jones Percy 635 KastingWFCo..I643 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 650 Kellogg Geo M 649 Kelway & Son 653 Kennicott Bros 641 Kervan Co The 645 Kessler W A 645 Kift Robt 649 King Construct Co. 668 KohrAF Ill Kramer IN &Son,. Ill Krier Nick Boiler Co 666 KroeschellBrosCo. 666 KruchtenJohn 641 Kuehn C A 642 KuhlGeo A 651 Kyle &Foerster.... 641 LaCrosse Floral Go. 64S Lager &Hurrell.... 651 LandrethSeedCo.. II Lange A 647 Lea Henry L 646 LeboriusJJ 647 Leedle Floral Co ... 658 Leistner Oscar 641 Lemon Oil Co 664 Leonard Seed Co... 653 McCallum Co 643 McConnell Alex.... 647 McGee Walters.... 658 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 647 McMorran Edw E &Co 665 Mann Otto 653 Matthewson JE.'... 648 May & Co LL 647 Meconi Paul 645 Meredith The Flow- er &Veg Co 659 Mette Henry 658 Meyer John C & Co. 646 Milwaukee Boiler Co £67 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 645 Morehead Mfg Co... 668 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Mullanphy Florists. 650 Muller Adolph 654 Murray Samuel 648 Myers Florist 6.50 Nat Flo B of Trade. 668 SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Bust GLAZING POINTS Are posUlTcly the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy'to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, ^ and Vt, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for$5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCL£M£NTS, noriSts. 6936 Peiin Ave., near HiglUand, Plttsbnrgb, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing New England Nur- series 654 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 645 Nicholas John S 650 Nicotine Mfg Co 664 Niessen Leo Co ... . 643 Oechslin Frank 651 Ostertag Bros 649 PalezPaulM 650 Palmer W J & Son . 648 Park FloralCo 648 Peacock Dahlia Farms 651 PedrickGeo &Son. II Pennock-MeehanGo 645 Penn the Florist. 644 648 Perkins-King Co... 653 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A &Sons I Phillips Bros 650 Pierce F 0 Co 668 Pierson AN (Inc).. 651 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 652 Pillsbury IL 660 Podesta&Balddcchi 649 Poehlmann Bros Co 632 633 Pollworth C C Co I 642 649 Portland Flower Store 649 Pulverized Manure Co 658 QuakerCity Machine Works 667 Raedlein Basket Co 638 Randall A L Co.... 636 Randolph & Mc Clements 660 Rawlings Elmer..., 659 Ready Reference... 661 Reed & Keller 665 Regan Ptg House... 664 Reid Edw 643 Reinberg Geo 641 Reinberg Peter 637 Rice Bros 642 Rice Co. M 645 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rohnert Waldo 655 Rollins Steam Spec aValveCo 666 Routzahn.Seed Co . II Rudy-Pattick Seed Co 653 Rusch G&C0...642 651 Saakes O C 649 SaltfordFlowr Shop 650 ScheelFF 659 Schiller, the Florist. 650 Schillo Adam 666 Schlatter W & Son. 660 Schling Max.... 648 Schmidt J C 659 Schwake Chas & Co II Scott John 651 Scully Steel & Iron Co 666 SharpPartridge&Co 667 Sheridan Walter F. 645 Siebrecht George C 645 Situation & Wants.. 631 Skidelsky S S & Co. II Smith A W&Co... 649 SmithED&Co 653 Smith & Hemenway 668 Smith Henry 650 Smith Wm C 642 Smith W&T Co... I StoothoflH ACo... 664 Storrs&Harrison... 654 Stuart Low & Co. . . 655 Stumpp Geo M 649 Superior Machine & Boiler Works .. 667 Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed & Floral Co 647 Thompson Car Co.. 658 Thomson Wm & Sons Ltd 658 Thorburn J. M & Co 653 TottyChasH 651 Van Kleef MM.... 655 Vaughan'AL'&Co. 639 Vaughan's Sead Store I III 640 646 653 659 667 Vick's Sons James. . 655 Vincent R Jr I 659 VirginUJ 650 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 650 Wallace FD 660 Waller The L D Seed Co 655 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 649 Weber F H 650 Weiland&Risch... 641 Welch Bros 643 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 653 ■Wietor Bros 636 641 Wilson RG 647 Windier Wholesale FloralCo 642 WittboldGCo 647 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 650 Wood Bros .....659 Woodruff W M & Son 646 WredeH 655 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young John 645 Young & Nugent 647 Zech & Mann... 637 641 Ziska Tos 641 No loss if you mend your |split carna- tions with Saperior Camatlon STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter t Son, BEFORE "" ' AFTER 422 Main St., Sprin^eld.Mass. I 0 (I Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the ' I-in.. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; .3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Spren- geri. 2Vt-iu., $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000; 2M:-in., $4 per 100;, $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus plumosus. 3-in., $6 per 100: $55 per 1.000; 2i/i-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100: $45 per 1.000; 2V2- in.. $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III. -Asparagus plumosus. 2V>-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; S-in.. 6c; 4-in., $10 per 100. Spren- geri. 2V,-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmauu. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $12.50; Sprengeri, 2y^-in., .$3 per 100; 4-in., $12.50. HENKY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus and SpreBgeri, 214-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. _^^ Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2i^-in.. $2 per 100: $15 per 1.000; 3-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Jos. H. Cunninghp.m, Dela- ware. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. 2y2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ^ Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, variegated, 5 to 6-inch, ISc per leaf. Green, 5, 6 and 7-in.. 10c per teaf. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork. Aspidistras, gi'een nnd variegated. 10 to 15 leaves to a plant: variegated. 15c per leaf; Rreen, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Aspidistras, green. 9-in. pot, $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Ancuh!i« .Taponica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. -Azalea indica, Vervaeneaua, Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perlc, Mrae. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryverlana, Niobe, full of buds, 50c. 60c, 7.5c, $1. $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmaun, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kubl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Vernon, pink and white, 2-ih.. $2 per 100; $18.50 'per 1000. Gloire de Chatelain, 2-in., .$4 per 100; .$35 per 1000; 3-in.. $6 per 100. R. A'incent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100: 4-in., lOe and 15c. Zulu King, 2^-in., $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 5V. and 6-in.. 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delpiha. Begonias, Marguerite and flowering varie- ties assorted, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, ED- WARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J . Begonia Lorraines; best in the world, 5-in., .50c; 6-in.. 75c; 7-in.. $1 each. Elitch-Long Greenhouses. Denver, Colo. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rex Begonias, S^/i-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. mT Emmans, Newton, N. J. ^ Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BERRIED PLANTS. Berried plants; Christmas peppers, New Cluster and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit. 4i-4-in. pots, lfl.50 per doz.; .$12 per ion. SOO or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., CTiicago. BULBS. Bulhs. hyacinths (Dutch), 1st size. $5,5 per l.OOOi 2nd size. .$35; bedding grade, ?24; Dutch Romans, named vars., ,$17. Narcissus (Dutch), Empress. $13 per 1.000; Golden Spur, $13; Golden Spur, mother bulbs. $21; Victoria, ,$12; Princeps, ,$6.50; Poeticus Ornatus, $5.50; Von Sion, double fancy select, $14. Liliura For- mosum, 0-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) $35 per 1,000; 8-9 inch (225 to case) $70. Ml. Har- risii, 7-9 inch (200 to case) $85 |)er 1,000. Oal- las, ly. to ly. inch, ,$45 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. Star Brand (1,000 to full case), $11 per 1,000; fancy (1,2,50 to full case) $8.50 per 1,000; Grand Soliel d'Or (Tel- low Paper White) (1.000 to case) $17 per 1,000. Tulips (single) : Artns. $7 per 1.000; Chryso- lora. $7; Keizerskroon. $11.50; La Reine, $6.50; Rose Luisante. $16; Proserpine. $21. Tulips (double): Lord Beaconsfield, $16 per 1,000; Tournesol, red and vellow, $18, Chinese nar- cissus, select, $30 per 1.000; mammoth, ,$55 per 1,010, Freesias, French; mammoth. $10 per l.noo; 1st size. $7.50; California, choice, .$5; Purity, extra select, $20; select. $15. Hy- brids, all colors. $65. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Freesia Refracta Alba, % to % inch, 60c per 100; .$4 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7 inch, ,$5 per 100; $40 per 1,000: 6 to 7 inch, $6 per 100; .$5,5 per 1,000; 7 to 9, ,$9 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Roman Hyacinths. 12 to 15, .$3.,50 per 100: .$32 per 1,000; Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13 to 15, $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York, Bulbs, Yellow Paper White, Soliel d'Or, French grown, $1.76 per 100: $15 per 1.000; ease containing 1.400 btilbs. ,$18.00. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., New York. Bulbs, Roman hyacintlis, white. 50c do7.; $3 per 100. Candldum llUes, COc doz.; $4,50 per 100, Uarrlsll lilies, 9-11, $3.75 do/,,; ,$23 per 100; 7-9, $1,35 doz.; ,$8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies, eOc doz,; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large, 25c doz.; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi, $1.10 per 100; $8.75 per 1.000. Ornithogalum, $1,50 per 100; ,$12 per 1,000. Oxalis. ,$1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000, James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, Narcissus, Paper White, 14 ctm, (l.UOO to case), $1.50 per 100; ,$11 per 1,000, Trumpet Ma.1ov, French grown, 12 ctm, (2,300 to case), $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. Roman Hyacinths. 12-15 cts.. $3.75 per 100; ,$32 per 1,000. Lilium Multiflorum, 7-9-ineh (,300 to easel, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 Hirer St., Chicago, Gladiolus Niagara, large bulbs, $100 per 1,000; 2nd size, $75; 3rd size, ,$50; large bulbs, $12 per 100; 2nd size, $10: 3rd size, $S. The Perkins-King Co., 10605 Fairmount Ave., Cleve- land, Ohio, Bulbs, lilium multiforum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page, Ralph M. Ward & Co,, 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, 9-10, 200 to case, ,$17,50 per case, Wm, F. Kasting Co., 383- 387 EUicott St., Buffalo, N. Y, Bulbs, fine lot Lilium Formosums, 6 to 8 inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co,, Ltd,, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, Dutch and French, Robert Buist Co,, Philadelphia. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg,, Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra fine stock, clean, well grown anfl healthy. Per 100 Per 1,000 White Wonder $7.00 $60.00 White Wonder, medium size plants 6.00 50.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 75.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa 7.00 60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 6.00 50.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. C.\RNATrON PLANTS from field, extra fine. Enchantress, liglit pink and Winona, $5 per 100. Cash. Testimonial — "Plants received, were extra fine; am very well pleased; if ever.v one would fill orders to please like that we would all be better off. A. R. Ellis, Chit- tenango, N. Y." M. J. SCHAAF, DansYille, N. Y. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress, White Wonder, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Victory. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. ' Field-grown carnation plants, 5,000 Enchant- ress, 1,500 Sangamo, 4,000 Queen, $40 per 1,000; 2ud size, $35. These plants are healthy and free from disease; a bargain at the above prices; large, bushy plants 15 to 25 shoots to each one. F. B. Abrams, Blue Point, L. I,, N. Y. Field-grown carnation plants, fine healthy stock. Enchantress. White Enchantress and Winsor, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Gust. Rusch & Co.. 448 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, Enchantress, strong plants, $55 r,er 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, 10.000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at $5 per 100. Discount made on large orders. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich, Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas. Benora. $6 per 100, White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 662 The American Florist. Oct. Ji, Carnation plants, Enchanti-ess, Bassett and j Sangamo, $5 per 100. Bassett & Washburn, ■Hinsdale. HI. ^ Carnation Pink Peerless, darls pinlj. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsliy & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, bush plants o( chrysanthe- mums, pompons and single standard varieties, 5iA-in., 3dc each; $3.50 per doz.: 6-in., 50c each; $5 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $7 per doz.; 8-in., $1 to .$1.25 each. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ~Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese ane- mones, field-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford^Mass. Chrysanthemums, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c and 7-in., 50c each. Elitch- Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, large 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown, Pa. « Cineraria Hybrida, 214-in., .$5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ ^___ CLEMATIS. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, Golden Bedder, yereehaCEeltil, 2-in., 182 per 100; $17.50 per 1000; 3-in., .$3 per 100. Brilliancy, 2-in., $3 per lUO; $25 per 1000; 3- in., $4 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.^ CROTONS. Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $0 per doz.; 3-in., 25c each. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, well colored, 5-inch, $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Kew York. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN PLANTS, mixed, ayo-inch, 10c; 4-inch, 15c and 20c; 5-inch, 35c and 40c; 6-inch, 75c. Cash, please. E. J. SOUTHEBTON, Cj'clamen Specialist, HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. My plants took 1st and 2nd prizes for the last two years in Chicago. CYCLAMEN, Mile High Strain. Fine plants in bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 3-inch at 10c; 4-inch at 25c; 6-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. . Cyclamens, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 50c; 6-in., 75c and 7-in., Jl each. Blitch-Long Greenhouses, Depver, Colo. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in,, 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehvs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DRACAENAS. DracoBua indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. 1 Emmans, Newton, N. J. 400 draca^nas, 2-in., $2 per 100, large plants. H. W. AUersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Draca!na indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, . N. Y. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt, 5-in.. 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; .$9 per doz.; S-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-in.. ,$2.50 each; 12-iu., $3.50 each. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Forns, Scottii, Whltmani and Harrisii, 51/2 and e-iC, 35o to 50c. Boston, e-in., 40c and 50c. Scottii, 4V2-in., 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c. Glatrasi, 5, 5V, and 6-in., 25c, 30c, 40c and 50c. Large Falcatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smitbi, 4-in., 25c. Ferns for dishes, 2%- in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, Z-iM.-t $1 P^r doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; S15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in., 35c each; $4^. Per doz.; 6-in., 50c eacli; $6 per, doz.; 7-in., 'i5? each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson,, Inc., Orom- well. Conn. Ferns. Boston and other varieties of ferns. 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE— Good stock Adiantum Crow- eanum, 3y->-in., $10 per 100. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGONS, Sy.-iu., $5 per 100; 2i/4-in., $4 per 100. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Ferns. W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $3 each; G-in., 50c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons. Cincinnati, 0. LAUREL. BOSTON FEENS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., .$15 per doz. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns for dishes, all varieties. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. Ohio. ^^ Table ferns, from 2%-in. pots, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston and Whltmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Boehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, 6-in.. $3.50 each. Flcus elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 5-in., 50c each. Branche.d rubbers, $1.B0 to $2.50. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., aiorton Grove, 111. Fieus elastica, 5»^ and 6-in., 35c to 50c; 4-in., 25e. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." 200,000 GERANIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS of the best varieties and finest stock, including Ricard. S. A. Nutt, Viand, Sam Sloan, Poite- vine, Jaulin, Marv Elitch-Long, Perillon. Sin- gle and double white, etc., etc., $12.50 per 1,000. Cash or satisfactory references. BLITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, DENVER, COLO. Geraniums, standard varieties, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Go., White Marsh, Md. GERANIUMS, Poitevine. Ricard, Nutt, Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Eicard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, 2-in., $1.50 per 100; Poitevine, Viand, Montmort, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine. $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The W'oodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, green galax, case of 10,000, $4; half cases, $2.25. Dagger ferns, _85c per 1,000. W. M. Woodruff & Son, Lowgap, N. 0. Greens, Southern wild smilax. any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Wild smilax, best quality. Henry L. Lea, Orrville. Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials. Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Diantbus. Sweet William, Forget-me-not, Fox- glove. Hollyhocks, etc.. 3-in. pot plants, $5 per 100; seedlings, .$1 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy perennial phloxes, double herbaceous peonies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, 3-in.. at $5 per 100; 4-in., at $12.50. Arborescens, 3-in., $5 per 100; 7-in., 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hydrangea Otaksa, French vars., S-in., 35c to 50c, pot grown; 5y>, 6. 7 and 8-in., very fine, 25c 30c, 40c, 50c. 75c and $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. IVIES Hardy English ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1000; s'-in., .$3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. IRISES. IRIS PALLIDA DALMATIOA, strictly true; i.OOO strong divisions for sale, $10 per 100; $8(?> P^i' 1,000. The Park Floral Company, Den- ver, ,Colo. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., Horticultural Importers and Exporters, 90-»2 West Broadway, New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; .$5 per 250. H. N. Bruna, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. Sphagnum Moss, hurlapped or wired, by bale, ton or carload. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Cultm-e. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK, Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,0011; 18 to 24 Ins., $25 per 100; $150 . per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf MuUer, Norristown, Pa. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. Sl T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, roses, rhododendrons, mag- nolias, azaleas, clematis, boxwood, etc. W. Van Kleef & Sons. Boskoop, Holland. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee. 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. PALMS. PALMS. * Kentia Belmoreana. Size Height No. Leaves Each Doz. 4-in. pot, 12 to 15 in., 35c $4.20 5-in. pot, 18 to 22 in., 6-7 75c 6-in. pot, 28 to 30 in., B-7 $1.50 7-iu. pot, 34 to 36 in., 6-7 2.50 8-in. pot, 36 to 46 in., 6-7 3.50 to 4.00 9-in. tub, 54 to 60 in., 6-7 7.00 Specimens, prices on application. Kentia Forsteriana. 4-in. pot, 15 to 18 in., — 35c $4.20 e-in. pot, 34 to 36 in.. 6 1.50 7-in. pot, 36 to 40 in., 6 2.50 ■':-in. pot. 40 to 5X) in., 6-7 4.00 8-in. pot, 52 to 54 in., 6-7 5.00 9-in. tub, 56 to 62 in., 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs, $10.00 to ,$15.00. Made Up Kentia Belmoreana in Tubs. Size Height No. of plants Each 7-in. tub, 22 to 24 in. 3 to 4 $2.50 7-in. tub, 28 to 28 in. 4 3.50 Made Up Kenita Forsteriana in Tubs. 8-in. pot. 24 to 26 in. 3 1.00 6-in. pot. 30 to 34 in. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 in. 3 2.o0 8-in. tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.50 S-in. tub, 44 to 48 in. 4-5 S.OI 9-in. tub. 48 to 54 in. 4-5 0.00 10-in. tub. 54 to 56 in. 8-9 10.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs. SVi to 6% feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15.00 to ,$20.00. Cocos Wed., 3-in., $15 per 100. Areca lutes- cens, 6-in., $1.50 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, fi- iu.. $1 to $1.50 each. POEHLMANN BROS. CO.. Morton Grove, 111. Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-in., 20 to 24 inches, $1 each; 6-in., 24 to 28 ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 inches. $2.50; 7-in., 36 ins., $3.75; 8-in., 42 Ins., $5 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in 36 ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 ins., $3.50; 8-in.. 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 Ins., $5; 8-in., 48 to 54 Ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, .John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45tll St., Brooklyn, N. Y. If You Do Not Find wnat You Need ; in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout it. I9I3- The American Florist. UG3 I'll I ins, Ki'iiilii l''urstt>rituin, 4 '-j iiiiil ."i-incli, 20 tu li.'i III. hlKli, :i''f to ndc; n''. imli. (lOi- to 75o: (I to 7-in.. :iO to -lO Ins.. ?1 to V- oiieii; T-lii.. iiiiiiU'-iip, $^..'0 In $.'{; .')-liii-ti (■oinliiniitli>n, ;i plants tn p.>t. LT. lo ;{() Ins., $1. Iti.luH>iL-ann. ■l»...-ln.. 'I'xv ti» ;i:m-; r.^.ln. to (i-ln.. ti i.- tu $1. Mtidi'-up. ;* pliiiits lit t;-liu-li put. 7."f to $1. Arfcii Intfsrt'iis. iniuli'-up. ■'! pi tints In ii 4-1 ii. |Hit. 'KV' aiul iTk'. Ciicos Wfiidcltiinii, :i-in., 15f. IMf iintt Lill.-. Cmli'ii-y Ascluniinu. 101!^ W. Outftilo St.. riilImlol|ihln. Palms, Kontla Itclniort'iina, B-ln., 70c eacb; $8 per iloz. ; ForstiTlunn, 7-ln.. $2.50 ench; 8-ln.. ?r> Jiuil Sd each; y-ln., $8 each; made- up-plants. ;t plants In a pot. 28 to ^0 inches, $2.5i» each: :{0 to \\\ lus.. $3; 34 to 38 Ins., %\. ni'linoreanu. made-up. 3 plants In a pot, 28 to 3i) Ins.. $2 each. Vaughaii's S0.(H»ii PANSY SICKDLIXOS. Our Mile High Strain. Strung outdoor plants, %~y ptT l.UOit. Ready now. Nothing bettor grown. The Park Floral Company. Denver, Colo. Roraer's Superb Prize Pansies, mixed, strong stocky plants, $2.50 per 1,000; $1.25 per fino. Frank Danley, Macomb, III. Pansy plants, giant flowering. §2.50 per 1,000. Jos. II. Cnnniughnm. Delaware. Ohio. P AND ANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, large specimen plants. $6 to $7.50 each; good plants. 6-in., $1 to §1.50 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Pnndauns Veitchii. 6-in., .*f;i.riO each; 7-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Mor- ton (irove. 111. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history, soil and plants to use ; how and when to plant ; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also Issue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield. Ohio. PEONIES 4c TO 8c PER STEM. We have a surplus of peonies and we are determined to move them. Choice sorts such as Delicatissima, Festiva Maxima, Floral Treas- ure. Livingstone, Richardson's Dorchester, etc.. at 8c per stem. Standard sorts at 6c. Terry's seedlings, mixed single and double, 4c. Not less than ten stems of a kind at these prices. We c'an furnish any size clumps wanted. We grow all our own peonies and guarantee them true to name. Write for complete list of over 300 varieties. HENRY FIELD SEED CO., Shenandoah. low^a. Peonies. Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices, Geo. Peters & Sons. Hempstead. N. Y. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers: New Cluster pepper and Celestial pepners, strong plants, with fruit, 41/^-in pots, $1.50 per doz. ; %V2. per 100. 500 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin . 4911 Quincy St. , Chicago. Celestial pepers, strong, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in., $2.25 per doz; $15 per 100. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers, well covered with ripe and green peppers; 5-in. pot plants 15c. Cash. American, Fargo. Adams and U. S. Express. C. L. HUMPHREY, Zanesville, Ohio. Peppers, Cluster. 2V2-in., $3 per 100: 4-in., in well-colored fruit, to make room, $10 per 100; Celestial peppers. 2%-in., $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , aiorton Grove, 111. Celestial peppers and .Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 4-in. at $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. PRIMULAS. Primula obconlca. 4-in., $5 per 100; $45 per l.OHi; 2'j-lu.. $1.50 per 100; $14 per l,OuO. iMiilac«)idcs. giant baby primrose. 2^'.-ln., $2 pi-r lOU; 300 for $5. J. C. Schmidt," Bristol, Pa. Primroses, obconlca alba, rosea and sanguinea, 2V,-ln., $1.75 per 100. Obconlca glgantea, The Giant, 2'/, -In., $2 per 100. Jos. H, Cunnlng- Imm. Delawni'e. Ohio. Primulas, obconlca, glgimtea and grandillorii. a.'isortcd or mixed. 4-ln.. $1,50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Malacoides, ;j-ln., .$1.25 per doz.; $S per lliO. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New Jfork. Primroses, obconlca, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; .$25 per l.oOii; 500 or more at 1.000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4011 Quincy St., Chicago. Primula Malacoides, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots, $1.50 per 100. A very good bar- galn. .Tohn F. Itupp, Shiremanstowu, Pa, Primula Malacoides, 2-in.. $3; 2J^-ln., $5; 4-in.. $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin. 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias, select dbl. mixed and single fringed; mixed. 2-iu.. $2 per 100; $18..50 per "lOOO; 3-in., $3 per mo. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sous Co., White Marsh. Md. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 4-iu.. I5c, 20c and 25c. God- frey Aschraaim, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delpbia. Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. VINCAS. ROSES. RAMBLER ROSES for Easter forcing. All pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant, can travel now safely by fi-eight. Lady Gay, Doro- thy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crim- son Rambler and Flower of Fairfield, 4-inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to .$2 each. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield. O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. Seeds, garden, farm and fiower. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Seeds, sweet peas for immediate delivery. The L. P. Waller Seed Co.. Guadalupe. Calif. Seeds, vegetable and flower. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, alfalfa, Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo^ SMILAX. Smilax, IV^-ia., S20 per 1,000. Hess & Swo- boda, Omaha, Neb. STEVIA. Stevia, 4-in. pots, bushy stock, well rooted: can be shifted and make lot of bloom, $10 per 100; G-in. specimen plants, large and well branched; will pay you well at the price, $25 per 100. Cash. American. Fargo, Adams and U. S. Express. C. L. HUMPHREY, Zanes- ville, Ohio. Stevias, extra strong plants, 5-in., 25c; 6- in., 35c and 7-in., 50c each. Elitch-Long Green- houses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona. 4-in. Strong, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Bapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. HAEDY FIELD STOCK. CELERY PLANTS $2.00 per 1.000 CABBAGE PLANTS 1.00 per 1,000 All varieties. F. M. PATTINGTON, SciplovlUe, N. Y. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions. Llnneeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, HI. VERBENAS. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Vliiia Vnrlcgatn, 4-ln. pots, $12 per 100. OliiirlcsLouker. Froeport, L. I., N. Y. Vln™ VarleKiUn, llclrl-plants, $1 per 100. .To.s. II. Cunnlngluiin. Delaware, 0. Vlnca Var., 3-lii., .$5; 2-lu., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Kiiimans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. . 1.111,(100 violet plants now ready for winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, 2V-;-ln. pot plants. .$2.2u per 100; $20 per l.OIJO. Lnrge Sli-ln. plants, $3.25 per lOU; $3ij per l.noo. Princess of Wales, 2V4-ln. $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3!,i-ln., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of other plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J. l^rynn. Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Violets. Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, .$4 per 100; No. 2. $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. Strong plants of Gov, Herrick and Dorsett Violets, at .?4 per 100. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. Violets. Princess of Wales, 3%-inch pot plants, $0 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. 200 Princess of Wales Violet plants, $5 per 100. H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, fiooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts. , Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Pes Plaines, III. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T, Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. , _ _ Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg,_ IlL SUPERIOR CARNATION^STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE., 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hoolcer's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co.. 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window^ Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construetionj builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd St. Bldg.. New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Raference Department, Write Us About It. 664 The American Florist. Oct. II, MISCELLANEOUS. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Kricr Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords, artificial flowers, wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing C<5., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Flower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with handles, selected by ua in Europe. Let us send you a .$20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Rubber aprons, postpaid to any address, 50c each; 5 for $2. A. F. Keenan Co., 1222-1300 E. 63d St., Chicago. Flue cleaners, Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kinzie St., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored. MoHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York, Fertilizers, Darling's hone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Threads of all kinds (green Silkaline), John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz, by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Harley The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Chlo. Pots. Hew's standard. Cambridge. Mass. A. H. HeWs & Co., Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, fiower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- flnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago^ Standard fiower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. F. Kohr, 2934-3S Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. Samples free. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1.000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angcrmueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. NIKOTEEN 30 °lo FOR SPRAYING Strength SI APHIS PUNK 40 "^ I o Strength FOR FUMIGATING Ask yonr dealer for iL Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINi: MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO, ^Moila^ta Ttyali/e percent /V/coT!ne For fumigating, NIKOTIANA can be applied by painting or pouring it on steam pipes, or by vaporizing in small pans over lamps. Fumigating with liquid prevents filling the house with smoke as do tobacco dust, stems or paper, which is injurious to foliage and blooms. Fumigating with NIKOTIANA simply emits fumes which destroy the insects. Compare the relative efficiency and cost of NIKOTLANA with the higher priced nicotines and you will find NIKOTIANA the most economical. $ 1 .50 per Quart. $4.50 per Gallon. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists Supply Houses. Aphine Maanfacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Ctiemicals MADISON, N. J. Aphine— Fungine— Vermine— Scaline. Mention Uie American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Manes' Baur Window Glass Co., EATOlV, IND. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES • OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when-writing The Fumjgatin^^ Kind - Tobacco V Powder^ Kills Aphis $3.00 The 100 Ib.y TheH.A.Stoothoff.Co. Mount Vernon. NY HASCO NICOTINE 4.0% NICOTINE FOR SPRAYING EIGHT POUND CAN .... FOUR POUND CAN .... ONE POUND CAN EXPRESS PREPAID $12.50 , $6.50 S1.7S (NSECTICI Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial No. 3;ii. Save your plants and trees. Just th« thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Buk, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Oreen Fly. Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odo'-. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals— relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses. If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write us direct. iPinl - 25c; Pint - 40c; Quart - - 75c i GalloD. $1.25: GalloD, - $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, - $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Lemon Oil Company Dept. T. 420 W. rexinglon Street - - Baltimore, Mil Directions on every package. Mention the American Florist when writing^ BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS] Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., • Chicago, 111 If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^3- The American Florist. G65 780 Cast Iron Boilers Shipped Jrom Our Foundry From January 1st to September 15th m VERY once in a while jou hear it said that the "Cast Iron Boiler has seen its day. ' ' ♦ These figures certainly are most conclusive propf to the contrary. If these 780 boilers were all hooked up together in one huge Dattery, they would heat 1,608,985 , feet of radiation. (• nMOH Putting it another way, they would heat to tOdegrees, whenit was zero outside, 4,826,955 square feet of glass, or a greenhouse 40 feet wide and 18 miles long. Asbigas thissounds, it really is but half the story, as in the next 60 days we will ship more boilers than all the other months com- bined. Right on our shipping room floor are several hundred more boilers, all tested and ready for prompt shipment. If you are in a hurry, like every- body is at this time of the year- telegraph your order at our ex- pense. You can depend on depending on Hitchings & Co. Hitchings & Company, NEW YORK OFFICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 1170 Broadway Pennsylvania Bldg., ISth and Chestnut Sts. FACTORY Elizabeth, N. 3. TO put it an- other way — they would heat 158 houses, 40 feet wide and 600 feet long. ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: ^oq can make no, possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has-no equal on the market. Let us hear from you: we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tb St.. NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal DesUns, Baskets, Wire Work, uid Novellties, a/id are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all norists' Reiiuisites. Uention the American Florist when writing a You Should Worry" If you don't BULB your greenhouses with Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain ovir prices before you buy Hooicer's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY lons Distance Phone 651 -659 West Washington Boulevard, ft h I C^ a fl O Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. ^lia^^Maw Auto. 32101. $4.00 From Yonr Jobber or Direct. Edw. E. McMorran a Co., 162 N. Clinton St., Chicago. Send us by Ex. C. O. D., one Peerless Powder Blower: have had one in service for a number of years. They are far ahead of a Bellows or any other blower we have had so far. Yours truly, Haentze Co., Fond du Lac, Wis. 666 The American Florist, Oct. II, THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craigr and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Sprin^eld, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American B lorxst when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing KRIER BOILERS $ntoke Burner— Self Feeding— For Greenhouses . A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., CHICAGO. NO SECTIONS EASY TO SET UP Made of Boiler Plate Absolutely Safe CANNOT CRACK Thin Water Ways Vertical Circulation The Longest Fire Travel Heats Quick, Easy to Clean More Direct Surface than any Other Boiler Expressions From Men Who Know Boilers. A Big Man in the Floricultural World. The Kroeschell Boiler I installed last year usually runs from 10 p. m. to 6 a. m. without attention. I do not have the least trouble to keep temperatures in the coldest weather. The boiler has given entire satisfaction. The Kroeschell is the best boiler we have ever handled. (Signed) CHARLES TOTTY. Madison, New Jersey. The Plant King of the West. I have used Kroeschell Boilers ever since I built my first grreenhouse. They have always ?iven me the very best satisfaction and 1 believe them as good boilers as money can buy. (Signed) F. OECHSLIN. Chicago, 111. Send for Catalogue. KROESGHEL BROS. GO,, 452 West ErieSt, GHIGA60, ILL STEAM TRAPS CRISS CROSS Flue Cleaners r ^A^jA^^ Write for Prices Today on Tliese Tliree Items. Rollins Steam Specialty & Valve Co., *^ Chicago! ^*"' Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having- been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction jruaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. PecKy Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. "■cS'icilS*6!''' nwniii wwiiikkw kwiiiHi.ii wwi t.n.pnones: Lincoln 410 and 411 TRUE DIRECTORY, EftO Postpaid. fg^s- The American Florist. 667 The Largest Growers in the Country Have Equipped Their Places with the Garland Gutter. Seven miles of greenhouse gutters in one phiee, six miles in another, and many more smaller amounts. Over one hundred miles of this gutter is now in use, and the demand continues to increase. The above figures should be suflicient to .show that the gutter has met with success and approval, having been tried out for over twelve years. Since the inauguration of the Garland Gutter, other substitutes have been offered and met with ready sale, owing to the prices of the inferior makes. The galvanized gutters are now rusting out, and the people who offered same had to discontinue the sale of that make in consequence. In a few years more, the steel gutter which is being extensively used will begin to rust out, resulting the same as the previous mentioned galvanized gutter. Profit by the experience of others, and do not invest your money in short lived gutters. The cast iron heat treated gutter will last indefinitely. Send us your inquiries for greenhouses complete. We manufacture everything. GARLAND GREENHOUSE MFG. CO.,Des Plaines,Ill. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. ^"Inoli Boiler Tubes 6 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE 5 MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jeflerson Street CHICAGO, ILL. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. YAUGHAN'S '"^J;^^^^'-^^ __ No. 2H. Double PfeR|E(fTl<~ IsizeI IsizeI 2^1 I 2 "point' thick. Price, per 1000. S5c; by mail. 70c; 5.000, by express, $2.50. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago. New York Wired Toothpicks lO/WO J1.75; 50,000 J7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealers. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating:. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog". MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILiBR is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on tlie Market Today. Write for further informa- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. ^UPEWoTMAailNFTB^^ 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention ihf American Florist when writing Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVED THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS VENTIL4TIIIB For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. "■""'■""'"' . DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, APPARATUS. S.W. Comer Sixth and Berk streets PHILADELPHIA. ■ Mention the American Florist when writing 668 The American Florist. Oct. IT New York Chicago MOREHEAD Wichita, Kan. New Orleans, La. reenhouse Heating is a perplexing" question to all floiists except those ubing Morehead Steam Traps WAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in Rreenbouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. GliicagQ House Wrecking Go. S5th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Uention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steam and HotWater Sea Car Cataloeu*. GIBLIN & UO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot. nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing IXO not let the accounts owing you re- *^ main longer unpaid. Send them to ns at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradi 66 FINX STREIT NIW YORK Mention the American Floriat when writing King Automatic Air Valve FOR Hot Water Heating This little valve will keep your hot vfater system absolutely free from air. Place one on the high point of the coils and your air troubles will be over. Price $2.00 each, charges paid. KINfi CONSTRUCTION CO., Makers of King Iron Frame Greenhouses, 29 Kings Road, Nortti Tonawanda, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing OVER 5,000 FLORISTS ARE USING RED DEVIL GLASS GUTTERS YOU ■•• Cutter to cut a ?d a Glai your greenhouse glass, wh. not use thp Best: Gen^ uine "RED DEVIl," the kind all good glaziers use. Your local hardware store sells them "Red Devil" Glass Cutter No. 024. »> Genuine "Red Devil'* pnd take no substitute. We have ffiven away^ nearly 30iO samples to florists. If you did not get one send us this adv. and 3-2c st am ps and one sample only of the best Glass Cuttcrin the world will be sent you postpaid. Just insist on SMITH & HEMENWAY CO , 151 Chambers SI, New YorK City, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writlnp )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greeiilioases Drive eaar 2nd trae, becansa both bevels are on the same ■ide. Can^t twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not nist. No tights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others likc^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENST A. Z>BESS,I T14 Chestnut Street^ rUlkdslpUk. A STIC A U5EITM0W> F.O.PIERCECD. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention, the American Florist when writing JImerica is "the Prow of ths I/bssbI; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the Brst to tanch Unknown Seas. Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 18, 1913. No. 1324 The American Florist Established 1885. ■Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable. Address: Ameflo, Chicago. ■Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. " ' « SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers-Elect — Theodore Wirth, Minne- apolis. Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston, Mass., Vice-President; John Young. New York Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo, N. Y.. Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston Mass., August, 1914. October Exhibitions. (Secretaries are -requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last ad- vices.) October 23-24, 1913, Lenox, Mass Fall ex- *ibition, Lenox Horticultural Society. George H. Instone, secretary, Lenox, Mass. Ootoier 23-25, 1913, Pasadena, Calif Sixth .annual fall flower show, Pasadena Horticultural Society. Geo. H. Kennedy, secretary, 497 Brad- ford street, Pasadena. October 27-29, 1913, Asbury Park, N, J Chrysanthemum show, Blberon Horticultural So- ciety. Ben Wyckoff, secretary, 1104 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park. October 28-29, 1913, Madison, N. J. — Eight- eenth annual flower show, Morris County Gar- deners and Florists' Society, Assembly hall. Edward Reagan, secretary, Morristown, N. J. October 28-29, 1913, Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y,— Chrysanthemum exhibition, Nassau County Hor- ticultural Society. James McDonald, correspond- ing secretary. October SB-November 2, 191», Boston, Mass. — CTirysanthemum show, Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, Horticultural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts avenue. Boston. October 31-November 2, 1913, Menlo Park, Calif, — Annual fall tlower show of the 31enlo Park Horticultural Society. James T. Eynell, secretary, Menlo Park. October Sl-November 4, 1913, New York. — Exhibition, Horticultural Society s>t New York. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. George V. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical Gar- den, Bronx Park, New York. SUGGESTIONS FOR PUNT GROWERS. Roman Hyacintlis. The early Roman hyacinths should be well enough rooted to bring them into the houses. These early bulbs will require a little more heat than those that are forced later, when more time is given them to form good roots. A plan often adopted by growers of early bulbs is to place them under the benches on the heating pipes when first brought into the house. When hot water circulation is in use the boxes can be placed directly on the pipes, but with steam pipes it will be necessary to place pieces of wood or other material on the pipes, at least two inches thick, to protect the roots from the intense heat radiated by the stearn pipes, and the boxes carefully watched to see that they do not dry out at the bottom. Make weekly plantings of Roman hyacinths in order to keep up the Supply of flowers. Place some of the bulbs in bulb pans — a few of these will prove very satisfactory for house decoration, and if not used for this purpose the flowers can be cut the same as from boxes. It entails but little more labor to grow them in pots and at times they are very useful as a pot plant. Poinsettias. The crucial period in the growth of poinsettias is now at hand, and if the plants are in good condition there should be no difliculty in bringing them through all right. Steady firing can now be depended upon to maintain the proper temperature. Until the bracts are well formed, keep an even tem- perature and while these are forming avoid all draughts as much as possi- ble. If the house is kept uniform at 60° at night with a rise of 10° during the day there will be but little trouble with the leaves dropping, but a fluctuating temperature will surely re- sult in plants with bare stems. As soon as the bracts form tie the plants to stakes so as to support the flowers and have the plants erect. As many of the plants are used for home deco- ration a neat green painted stick adds to the attractiveness. The early struck plants and those that are grown in benches for cut bloorns will be greatly benefited by a watering with liquid manure. Do not n;iake it too strong at first. Begin with a weak liquid once a week and increase the strength, but after the bracts are fully out discon- tinue the watering with liquid manure or the color may be affected. The small plants should be placed in pans at once, if this has not already been done. They can be easily sized up now to make a fine appearance — a taller one in the center and shorter ones on the outside of the pan makes the best appearance. Lilies. The lily bulbs will soon be here and preparations should be made to handle them immediately upon their arrival. There is no time to waste in order to have this crop in the best of shape for Easter, especially with the bulbs that are imported from Japan. Whichever way the bulbs are to grow, whether in 4-inch or 6-inch pots, it is necessary to have pots enough on hand to pot them all up at once, and a pile of good, rich soil all ready, so that there will be no delay. The rapid potting of these bulbs by some growers is done as fol- lows : The 6-inch pots are placed touching each other and then filled about half full of soil, the bulbs are then placed on the soil and the pot filled in nearly to the top and watered. This can be done in this manner very rapidly and there is but very little handling of either the pots or bulbs. After the bulbs are in the pots they should be buried outside until good, strong root growth has taken place, the success or failure of the crop will mainly depend on having the bulb make good roots early. A frame that can be covered during excessive wet weather is the best place for these plants until they are brought into the houses. If the weather becomes very cold and severe the frames should be covered with sash or the beds have straw or some other protection thrown over them. If kept cool the bulbs will make strong roots before the top starts to grow, yet the ground over them should not be allowed to freeze or dam- age will be done. The giganteums for Christmas should now be growing nicely and the buds should show about 670 The American Florist. Oct. i8. November 10. If they do not appear by that time a little extra heat will be necessary to have them in on time. After Chrysanthemums. The early chrysanthemums are now through flowering and the space that they have occupied should be made of use by a growing crop. The soil in which they have been grown should be removed. It is very seldom that a good crop of any flower can be grown in the soil that has produced chrysanthe- mums. While it looks to be all right and often has much manure in it that the chrysanthemums have not taken up, yet our experience has been that the soil will not grow a succeeding crop. It is better to throw it out in a pile where it can be subjected to the sweetening process of nature. The stock plants of the chrysanthemums can be selected and blocked up closely together and the surplus stock sold, and the space made ready for a fol- lowing crop. Many growers frequently ask what can be grown to follow chrys- anthemums. It depends greatly upon what the trade demands. Where the early frosts are not severe, the single violets are left in the field and planted in the beds, but in the northern section of the country the weather is often too severe, the plants being badly frozen and will not recover until mid-winter. Plant growers will require the space for the growing plants and the lilies where planted early can be moved into the benches. Sweet peas make a good crop in these beds for spring bloom- ing. If the seed is planted in pots in October and then transplanted to the beds early they can be bloomed in March. There are a number of an- nuals that can be profitably grown, such as Bachelor's Buttons, and stocks, or early blooming herbaceous plants like Canterbury Bells, and Coreopsis lanceolafa, which will give an attract- ive assortment of flowers in early spring. Antirrhinums. The antirrhinums for winter and spring blooming should be planted out in the bench at once if this has not been done already. To have good long large spikes the soil should be rich, fully as strong as that used for rose and carnation culture. Set the plants 12 inches apart each way and as soon as the long shoots begin to grow place a strong stake to each plant and keep the plant tied to it as fast as it grows. A night temperature of 50° is the best for the winter culture of this plant; if grown much cooler than this they will not bloom until early spring, and if warmer the spikes and flowers will be of inferior quality. While the white antirrhinum is the most in demand, for it cannot only be used as a decorative flower but also arranges beautifully in sprays or funeral work, yet the pink is also much in favor for both purposes; the yellow also is very popular as a cut flower and in decorations, but the reds and other colors should be grown in small quantities, for they are not popular with many of the customers. With the exception of keeping the plants tied erect they will not require much attention until they begin to bloom. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kilt, PtiUadelpliia, Fa. Paris, France. — Leading florists complain that the undertakers for two or three years past have been cutting into their regular trade. They un- dertake to furnish all funeral acces- sories and then sublet the floral end of the affair to small florists and thereby secure their profit. The high- class florists on the central boulevards and avenues say that fully two-thirds of their trade comes from Americans and other strangers. Such trade is very desirable, being on a cash basis. Billboard Advertising:. The accompanying illustration is an exact copy of a "billboard," hand- painted, and in colors, which form of advertising the Jones-Russell Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, has been following for some time. They first used the billboard to advertise their "dollar basket," and its success has encour- aged them to go into this kind of ad- vertising on a larger scale. These billboards are 25 feet long and about 10 feet high, and located at prominent places throughout the city. The work is high class and merits success. C. P. B. Muiianphy Florists' Opening:. The recent opening of the Muiianphy Florists' . new store in the heart of the downtown district of St. Louis, Locust and Seventh streets, was cleverly ad- vertised and also backed by a strong position in the minds of a large con- stituency secured by their Grand ave- nue store. American Beauty and Rich- mond roses and carnations were given away to all who came to the opening, which lasted from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m., and was attended by over 40,000 peo- ple. The opening was followed by rushing business. The windows at the open- ing were a special feature and the interior was a sample of good work quickly done. The Muiianphy Florists are an example of the success enter- prise secures in the floral business. The firm is only seven years old. It now has 31 employes, three delivery wagons, an auto truck and a White Sedan limousine for special trade. Its symbol is the red rose, and its wagons are painted a cream white that at- tracts much attention. The president of the company is William A. . Seeger, the vice-president Nathaniel M. Kingsley and the treas- urer and secretary is Martin J. Seeger, all of St. Louis. Chicago Dan O'Leary's Carnations. Forty years ago Dan O'Leary, space writer, put a red carnation in his but- tonhole. That night he replaced it with a white one. For nearly two- score years he has kept up this cus- tom. He was known, when in his might as baseball magnate and theatrical pro- ducer, as "Carnation Dan" the world over. Thousands are the friends whom Dan has decorated with his favorite flower. The little girls would hold him up in the street, and with twinkling eyes and' clutching fingers, demand/ tlieir accustomed posy. Men who were famous, and men who were poor, would ask him for a flower. And every morning Dan would buy a dozen carnations, stick one in his frock coat, and, breaking the stems of the rest, put them in his pocket for those he liked. And when he had given them all away, he would buy a dozen more. *JonesKrssellCot BILLBOARD ADVERTISING. b\ 19^3- The American Florist. G7L He saw William McKlnley standing in the loMiy of the Nell House in Co- lumbus, t)hlo, one day in '8.'!, and Iilaced a red carnation in the great man's buttonhole. McKinley wore one ever after, and that's why we cele- brate the birthday of the martyred President by wearing red carnations, O'Leary and Henry Wheeler, then President of the Washington Park traclc and the old South Side Railroad company, were coming from a banquet at the Union Club one night and will awaken In his home at 44 East Chicago avenue, and they are there to greet him when he emerges smiling and willing to help. They miss the flowers, but they know the old man's story as well as they do their own. Any one of them can tell you that Dan used to go every night to the Saratoga Hotel and write a letter to his sister. No matter whether the night were sweltering hot or bitter cold, Dan always went to the hotel and wrote. And now that he svrites MULLANPHY FLORISTS' OPENING, ST. LOUIS, MO. Venus de Milo Window. Arranged for the Opening. The Decoration Idea is to Demonstrate Womanly Beauty and Bring Out the New Blue Bird Baskets Created by the Firm and Entirely Original. passed the old flow.er shop run by Gallagher, at Michigan boulevard and Monroe street. Wheeler invited Dan inside, and bought for him the costliest Jack Rose .in the shop, "in memory of the many flowers I have received from you, dear Dan." Dan remembers that yet, though Wheeler has long since been laid away. I Cecil Clay, the famed English man- ager, who had many times been dec- orated by O'Leary, was giving a ban- quet to Dan Daley, the comedian, when the latter went to London. And the table decorations were carnations. i Clay told of the charming Irishman across the seas — the only Irishman he had ever loved — and all those prom- inent London folk rose up in a toast to the absent Dan. But Dan wears the flower no more. His <;oat has been empty of brightness, lacks the fresh perfume of flowers, since January 13, when his sister Mar- garet died in Detroit. Some of the brightness of life went out with her, and Dan has stopped his practice of forty, years. His friends have noticed, and he has given them all the same reply : "Since my sister died, God rest her, I can't do it." '• But the children love him just the same, and you may see him playing with them any day if you stray around Chicago avenue and Cass street. He is the umpire of their disputes — he buys bats and balls for the boys, and jump ropes for the girls. He tells them stories, and they are fond of him. The pupils in the Holy Name and Ogden schools know the hour when he no more letters, and wears no more flowers, they feel sorry for him, and do not ask him questions. Edward J. Dohebtt. Ottawa, III. — Horticulturists of northern Illinois will hold a convention and exhibition here December 3-4. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Preparing:, Packing and Shipping. The preparing, packing and shipping of the cut blooms and plants either for exhibition or market is a very im- portant part of the chrysanthemum grower's business, particularly those that have to ship their stock any dis- tance through the transportation com- panies. The man who is located with- in hauling distance of the market or exhibition is more fortunate in this matter, but even he, in the rush of things, is very apt to take, too much for granted and be a little bit careless. It is astonishing how often in this day of every facility that we see on the market or exhibition the value of good blooms greatly reduced through careless packing. To be able to rea- lize the full value for your products or stand any show at all at the exhi- bitions it is absolutely necessary that they be displayed in as near perfect condition as possible and not be bruised or crushed in the petalage by loose or careless packing. First taking up the commercial cut blooms — they should be given a cool, even temperature in the houses to al- low for their gradual development. As the petals begin to unfold and the blooms mature any excessive moisture at the roots or about the houses should be guarded against. While it is necessary to water at the roots as the plants require it, they can be held a little to the dry side if a cool tem- perature is maintained. When the de- mand is strong, especially with the early varieties, they can be cut before being fully developed but this must not be carried to the extreme and cut too green or they will wilt and not (stand handling. Whenever possible it is very much better to allow the 'bloom to get well developed before cutting. This does not mean for them to stand until they show signs of getting MULLANPHY FLORISTS' OPENING, ST. LOUIS, MO. Veiled Prophet Window Arranged for th Figure of Hermes, the e Opening in Purple, Yellow and Red, with God of Manly Strength. 672 The American Florist. Oct. i8^ on the ragged edge but when the cen- ter petals have colored up and straightened out good then they are ready. Blooms cut at this stage will continue to develop and keep well in water. The blooms should be cut and allowed to" stand in water at least the number of hours they are to be In the boxes to reach their destination. Thus, blooms shipped at night for a for short distances during moderate weather, but when the blooms have a long way to travel with several changes they are better off in wooden boxes. We have used a number of different size wooden boxes and find those five feet long, 22 Inches wide and 12 inches deep the best size for ship- pings commercial stock. For the exhi- bition blooms that are to be staged MULLANPHY FLORISTS' Snapshot of the Noonday Crowd at the Opening, OPENING, ST. LOUIS, MO. It Took Eight Policemen to Keep Traffic Moving. 10 or 12-hour trip should be cut in the early morning and allowed to stand in water 10 to 12 hours before packing. They must not be allowed to remain out of water directly after being cut, but should be placed in water and set in a cool place right away. The length of stem allowed the bloom comes in for some considera^ tion. Some varieties grow to a height of six feet or more while others have all they can do to make three feet. For commercial purposes it is essen- tial that every flower be supported by a. good stem, but it is not necessary for them to have the extreme in length. The longer the stem the more time should they be allowed to stand in water before shipping. The dwarf stocky growers are mostly very hard and woody at the base of the stem and will not take up water freely. It will help them in this respect to cut the stems with a long slanting cut The vases or receptacles to hold the blooms should be deep, enough to al- low for them to stand erect and any crowding should be avoided. Vases that will comfortably hold two dozen blooms are better than larger ones. The same rule as in the houses when the blooms are developing applies equally in the store room. The tem- perature should be held around 46-48 degrees and any dampness guarded against. Also do not allow any cold draughts, but enough air should be provided so that the atmosphere is clear and fresh at all times. After every provision has been made to take care of the blooms at the greenhouse the next question is that of suitable boxes or cases for shipping. A number of growers have been using long corrugated boxes- that are rein- forced at the corners with strips of tin. These b6xes, ' five feet long, 20 inches wide and 12 inches deep, are lighter and better than wooden boxes with long stems we like the boxes to be six inches or a foot longer. The main point to bear in mind in the packing of the blooms is to be sure that they are packed so that they will not rub each other or that the paper rests on them heavily enough to rub and bruise the petals. First line the boxes with newspapers, ac- cording to weather conditions, using double sheets of tissue or oil paper to finish up, then make two pillows of excelsior wrapped with tissue paper for the first row of blooms at each end of the box to rest on. Start at one end of the box with your blooms, placing the pillow so that it supports the neck of the bloom and prevents it lying flat on the bottom of the box. Place enough blooms In the row so that they will be reasonably close but not crowded, then take a strip of oil paper and lay it along the row of blooms, -then place another row of blooms up close to the first one. Fol- low this up In single layers for four or five rows, according to the length of stems and the size of the box, then begin in the same way at the other end of the box, tucking the stems and foliage in so that they will lie snug when the box is full. Dampen the foliage a little (but not the blooms). The idea is to have the stems moist and the blooms dry. Take a damp folded newspaper and lay oyer the stems at the center of the bbx, then a dry sheet on top, making the whole secure with a wooden cl^at, then fold in the tissue paper evenly over the blooms, then the same with the newspapers. The box is now ready for the cover. Covers should.be made up as one piece with the idea of being able to fasten them at each end with a pin to do away with the nailing. The putting on and taking off of covers that are nailed up is one of the main reasons of the boxes not lasting. To make them extra secilre fasten two ropes around the box ; at equal distances apart. The care and packing of cut blooms for exhibition differs very little from that advised for the commercial blooms, except that they are larger . and cannot be packed quite as close. Also, each bloom should be wrapped in oil paper or strips of oil paper placed underneath and between each bloom as it is laid in the box. We have adopted the latter method the last two or three years and find it to work equally well as wrapping the blooms. Owing to the difference in the time of maturing of many of the exhibition varieties it is necessary to cut some of them and hold in water several days before the exhibition. STAFF OF THE MULLANPHY FLORISTS' DOWNTOWN STORE, ST. LOUIS, MO. Left to right. Driver Marshall of the Delivery Service: Victor Morris, Errand Boy; Henry ■Benedict, Driver: Joseph Paquetle, Designer; Edward Harvey, Head Designer; Miss Virginia Massey, Saleslady; William .A. Seeger. President of the Company; Miss Lillian Weber, the "Girl with the Blue Bird Eyes"; William MacDonald. Chaffeur of the Sedan Limousine; Claude Hayes, Stockman; Miss Anna Bernhardt, Forevfoman: MissEmma Niessen, Cashier. J9I3- The American Florist. 673 The water should lie changed and a little piece cut from the stems every other day. Darken up the store room so that the blooms can Just be dis- cerned upon entering. Do not over- crowd but give each bloom plenty of room to swell. Also pay particular at- tention to see that the air is sweet at all times and maintain an equal tem- perature of about 48 degrees. The packing and shipping of the large exhibition plants is a difficult task, particularly if they are trained out on wire rings. Such plants to WITHTHEGROWERS Dreer's Dahlias at Rlvervlew. The Rlvervlew extension of the Dreer nurseries, situated about a mile from their main place at Riverton, N. J., is just at present the feature of this wonderful business. Here are grown in quantities dahlias, cannas and much other field stoclc. Dahlias are seen in immense quantities grown entirely for stock, no cut flowers be- CANNA FIELD AT DREER'S RIVERVIE^V NURSERIES. travel by express will have to be well protected. Crumple up some tissue paper and work in among the flowers throughout the plant, then draw the branches in as far as It is safe to do so. Take some bamboo canes that ex- tend a reasonable height above the plants, fasten them in the pots, draw- ing the tops together so that the whole looks very much like the framework of a balloon. Cover with paper ac- cording to the weather condition and finish up the outside with burlap, which prevents the paper covering from being misplaced. Now take a soap box with strips nailed along the sides to form handles, but do not let these handles extend beyond the di- ameter of the plant because if so they are very apt to be in the way. Plants that are grown in a more natural way and not trained out are very much easier to pack. The branches can be drawn in to a reasonable degree and the wrapping and covering followed out the same as the plants on rings. Plenty of excelsior should be worked around the pots in the boxes to pre- vent breakage. C. W. Johnson. Osage, Minn. — W. S. Hall is erect- ing additional glass at his greenhouse ■range. Sioux City, Ia. — Burglars forced an entrance into the flower store of J. R. Elder, 512 Fifth street, October 8, but were frightened away before they had time' to rifle the cash drawer. Bloomington, III. — The flower store formerly conducted by the Phoenix Nursery „ has been purchased by Adair Cowan of Chicago, who has managed the store since June 1. ing sold. From one to four acres are given to popular sorts, notably Geisha, four acres; Delice, one to two acres, and many others as much as an acre. Dahlias appear to do exceptionally well in the light sandy soil. Perhaps the most striking is the Geisha, with its huge, loose tasseled orange and red flowers. Then there are Dreer's "White, a superb variety, the Countess of Lonsdale and many others. One could spend a whole day admiring and noting the different types and colors and still not see them all. No one can predict the future of this old- fashioned garden favorite. When more attention is given to the flower garden feature of our public parks, which is sure to come, then will the dahlia take an important place, and have a section of its own. Cannas are also grown in large quantities. All the never sorts are being tried out and those of very recent introduc- tion but of known merit are seen in quite large blocks. Inside the houses the features were a very large block of Phoenix Roebelinii. Six long houses were filled with this popular and graceful palm in various sizes from small plants to quite large specimens. They have great faith in this variety on account of its great stability as a house plant. The variegated pineapple is seen in larger quantity here than perhaps anywhere else in the country. A num- ber of the houses were filled with kentias, finished plants, ready for the market. Two weeks ago a general invitation to their customers by mail and through the newspapers to the public had been extended to visit the nurseries and inspect the outdoor dis- play of dahlias and cannas in the field. The attendance more than ex- ceeded their expectations. Thousands visited the nurseries each day and were surprized and delighted with the great extent and variety of the dahlias and other flowers. In the large corridor or service house on long tables were displayed vases of all the prominent varieties correctly labeled. They made a grand showing. Across the end of the build- ing was a table of new sorts, one or two flowers of a kind, which was at all times a center of attraction. Some of the blooms here shown were really marvelous in size, form and coloring. Quite a number of these have not as yet been catalogued. With the promi- nence given the dahlia this year first as a out flower, quantities more are being sold this season on account of the improved methods of handling. Then the large displays made in de- DAHLIA FIELD AT DREER'S RIVERVIEW NURSERIES. 674 The American Florist. Oct. i8. partment stores and later these out- ,'door visits to the fields should all have .a marked effect on next season's de- mand for plants. K. The Vincent Dahlia Show. ; The seventh annual dahlia and can- na show and harvest home festival was held at the R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. farm, Cowenton, Md., the first week in October. That such was the case was evident to the most cas- ual observer from the unusual num- ber of automobiles seen on the adja- cent roads, as well as the special trains running from Baltimore to Cow- enton for the accommodation of the many guests that visited the show via the B. «& O. railroad. It is estimated that fully 10,000 persons attended dur- ing the week, coming from all over the -country. The register shows visitors from California, New Orleans, and other equally distant points, and it ■was conceded by all that nowhere else in the counTry could such a panorama of wondrous beauty be seen as met the eye of the visitor when he came into view of the 45 acres of dahlias spread out as a carpet in which the many exquisite tints and shades of the flowers blended as a whole. This mag- nificent scene was supplemented by 55 acres of cannas in the most dazzling :Shades of scarlet, yellow and brilliant pink. .Many were the words of admiration and exclamations of delight heard on •all sides, even from the visiting flor- ists who gathered there on the first day and who came by special trains from such distant points as New York, Philadelphia and "Washington. As the visitors wandered among the fields of dahlias and cannas either on foot, in vehicle or in automobile, up and down the long ■ hedge rows, they found all the varieties marked with their names on prominent labels, and a splendid opportunity was thus afforded, which many made the most of, to select such kinds as appealed to their fancy for planting next season. It was notice- able that the dahlia is just coming into its own, and will be one of our most popular flowers the coming year. There was one patch in particular which seemed to be a Mecca for all visitors — where certain of the giant flowering sorts had been given special cultivation in tying them up to stakes, disbudding to single stems and mulch- ing. In this patch was demonstrated to what degree of perfection the dahlia can be brought. Here was found the Le Grand Manitou, a high heavy built flower in a variegated effect of maroon ' and pink; the Golden West, a new golden yellow of the famous Burbank creation; Souv. de Gustave Duzon that .;ame from France a few years ago, an immense bright scarlet that would measure 26 inches in circumference; Grand Duke Alexis, a flower of an exquisite finish, being waxy white just tinted with lavender; Clifford W. Bru- ton, a handsome yellow, and Cuban Giant, a striking dark crimson ma- roon. ; After the visitors had inspected the outside exhibition and entered the im- mense packing shed which had been temporarily turned into an exhibition hall, they saw one of the largest ex- hibitions of . cut dahlias ever put up by afl individual firm, over 50,000 flowers, 20,000 being used to carry out one scheme of decoration alone, the south wall 100 feet in length by 66 inches in height completely covered with short-stem flowers in a bed of moss reaching from the front edge of the table In a slanting posture to the ceiling. This was first covered with pompons or very small dahlias in blocks of 4 feet wide and reaching to the top, the varieties so arranged that the colors blended. Then in a circle in the centers of these blocks were featured a large flowering variety in contrasting size and color to the ground work. Sixteen of such blocks were worked out and at either end of this bank was an immense cornucopia of a light color, arranged on a dark background. Golden West and Delice in one, and Master Carl and Jack Rose in the other. In this center of the bank was worked out a design in .small yellow and white dahlias. Along the north wall there was a similar bank 80 feet long, in the center of which was a six foot block of Wm. Agnew, a bright scarlet, as a relief for a large wreath filled in an artistic style with white dahlias loosely ar- ranged and encircling a lyre of small pink dahlias. The remaining part of this bank was filled with solid blocks about 2 feet square of 88 individual varieties in all classes, cactus, deco- rative, show, pompon, collarettes, cen- turies and peony-flowered. In the cen- ter of the hall covering what is usu- ally wide tables with a shelf above, but which was now completely con- cealed, were blocks 4 feet wide, and reaching to the ceiling. Here long stemmed dahlias were set up in buck- ets of water - and loosely arranged^ with oak leaves for a background. at present. Among the new varieties noted this season were Queen Mary, a handsome silver pink from England; Monsieur Caprion, a maroon decora- tive from France; Loveliness, a light pink, and Sebastopol, a striking or- ange bronze. While the dahlias and cannas were rivals for supremacy they were not the only attractions to be found here as the thirty-two large greenhouses were full to overflowing with other special lines of flowers. While not far enough in bloom to make much show- ing here is one of the largest collec- tions of hardy pompon chrysanthe- mums in the country, as more than one-half the varieties grown originated here. Besides the chrysanthemums there were thousands upon thousands of small plants in 2-inch pots such as petunias, begonias, verbenas, acaly- pha, salvia, coleus. Geraniums are a specialty here also, and it was sur- prising to many to learn that the larg- est stock of geraniums in the world is in this part of Baltimore county, and a collection of varieties that is acknowledged by horticulturists to be second to none anywhere. In six large houses were 200,000 plants used to take cuttings from exclusively, while in other blocks of houses were 300,000 plants made up of a bewilder- ing variety of different sorts of all colors, tints and combinations of col- ors imaginable. Passing on, one was brought to rea- lize that while much had been done to please the eye yet the natural man was also looked after and provided for. At the east end of the hall the PHOENIX ROEBELENII AT DREER'S RIVERVIEW NURSERIES. The buckets were also completely covered with the foliage, thus making a very attractive and striking effect. To the left of the main entrance was staged on the steps leading to the upper floor, a bank of about 1,000 of the Mrs. Chas. Seybold dahlias, a va- riety of the firm's own introduction of a few years ago, and of which they are justly proud, as it is acknowl- edged to be one of the best dahlias in cultivation. It is the aim of the Vin- cents to grow only the cream of the thousands of varieties listed through- out the country, and quite a few of the old favorites were missing, being superseded by varieties more popular large annex had been decorated with bunting and ferns and presented the typical church fair in appearance. In the dining room tables were set to ac- commodate 100 guests, and often they were crowded, Mrs. C. C. Lawrence being chairman of this committee, and Mrs. J. Nevitt League having charge of the confectionery. Chas. Lawrence dispensed the ice cream and Mrs. Ul- rich presided over the souvenir table. A special feature and one worthy of consideration was the neighborhood farm produce exhibition, in which the farmers of this vicinity joined in mak- ing up a show worthy of any com- munity. While the unfavorable con- 19^3- The American Florist. 075 diliuiis fur Kniwiiiff were shciwn in the small number of exhibits, yet there were some fine specimens of corn, to- matoes, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, etc., and some of these latter will be saved for the Maryland week exposi- tion at the Fifth Regiment Armory. As the object of this feature of the show was to realize enough to pay for the extensive improvements vvhich are now being made on the Ebenezer M. E. Church, it is hoped that those in- terested may be more than satisfled with the results. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Everybody in the trade (and a host who are not in it) knows that Hobert Craig has for many years been an ex- pert plant grower, but all may not realize the extent of the work that the company of which he is yet the active head is now doing. Being re- cently in Philadelphia, we went out to the old range at Market and Forty- ninth streets to see what was doing. Well, there was plenty doing. A large force of men were engaged in pre- paring and packing plants for ship- ment, and another force was busy housing a large stock of azaleas, hy- drangeas and other plants. This range, it may be explained, is now in the heart of one of the thickly popu- lated sections of Philadelphia, and the site as a real estate proposition is very valuable. It was with this in mind that some years ago the company started another range at Norwood, twenty minutes from the Broad street station on the Pennsylvania railroad. While no new houses, for the rea- sons previously stated, have recently been added to the Philadelphia range, a great quantity of "Craig Quality Stock" is yet grown there. Very note- worthy is house after house of fine ferns in great variety. There are Boston, Scottii, Scholzeli and Pierson ferns of a size and quality to suit any and all buyers. Another very attrac- tive fern is the Smithii. This fern, we believe, was originated by the late W. R. Smith, for many years super- intendent of the XJ. S. Botanic Gar- dens, Washington, D. C. Being placed in the hands of others, it was named in his honor. It makes a beautifully fine and lace-like plant, ideal for table decoration. Another fine feature is a large stock of Adiantum hybridum. Either for pots and pans or for cut- ting, this plant is now generally recog- nized as the best adiantum on the mar- ket. Asparagus plumosus nanus is also a prominent feature, there being thousands of pots in suitable sizes for shipping. There is a good variety of other plants and a great stock of chrysanthemums coming into bloom. The active manager of this range is Robert Craig, Jr., a chip of the old block. After seeing so much, quite natur- ally, our curiosity was aroused to see more, so we journeyed to the Norwood plant. At that range there has been the opportunity to expand that was not available at the old range, and the opportunity has been well improved. There Is, we judge, nearly 100,000 square feet of glass, every house filled with the finest of stock. While every- thing is of the finest quality, the most striking feature at first view is the crotons. There are several houses of them. Broad leaves and narrow leaves, and in sizes from 2i/2-inch pots up to 1- and \ l-inch rmls and lai'f,'''' tulj.s. The variety of color and form and tlie extent of these collections is alone worth visiting the place to see. The dracivMias are another intensely inter- esting feature, and are grown in va- riety, several new ones being noted. Propagating dracamas as well as other stock at this range seems to be easier than it is for some people to propagate New York Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the club wa.s held in its rooms in the Grand Opera HiHi.'se building on the night of Octo- ber i:i, Pi-esident tfiebrecht in the chair. There was a large attendance and the meeting was most interesting. Approjiriale resolutions, read by Pat- i-icU O'Mara on the death of Julius Roehrs. Sr., Rutherford, N. J., were VARIEGATED PINEAPPLES AT DREER'S RIVERVIEW NURSERIES. geraniums, but knowing how is the prime factor in doing anything. Cyclamens deserve attention. If we remember distinctly, there are two houses, each about 40x150 feet, filled with these plants. The plants are large with clean foliage, and many flowers are already seen. One house about 30x300 feet is devoted entirely to the begonias Glory of Cincinnati, Edwin Lonsdale and Gloire de Lor- raine. Two large houses shelter a great stock of poinsettias, both in pots and pans and for cutting. In palms, the arecas are particularly fine, there being also good stock of the other va- rieties. Norwood is the home of the rambler roses for which this firm is justly noted, and when we visited the place, October 10, getting them housed was one of the jobs on hand. Many gardenia and Otaheite orange plants were also noted. Robert Craig, Sr., spends much of his time at this range, but was absent on the day of our visit. It may have been merely coincidence, but the Athletics and Giants were play- ing ball that day at Shibe park. A. F. F. Warsaw, N. Y. — Fire damaged the greenhouse of H. S. Baker October S. The loss is about $500. Saginaw, Mich. — The Stevens Gladi- oli Co. won three first prizes at the County school fair, October 3— first on gladioli, first on dahlias and first on general exhibit of bulbous stock in variety. Washington, D. C. — A number of new early chrysanthemums from Jean Nonin of France featured the recent meeting of the Washington Florists' Club and attracted much at- tention. adopted. Mr. O'Mara also read a let- ter from Alexander McConnell, a char- ter member of the club, expressing in a very touching manner, his sympathy and sorrow for the death of Mr. Roehrs. Walter F. Sheridan read ap- propriate resolutions on the death of John B. Nugent, Sr., father of John B. Nugent, a past president of the club. A most interesting feature of tlio meeting was the discussion of the plans for the flower show to be held in this city in the spring of 1914, led by Charles H. Totty. Always able and interesting, on this occasion Mr. Totty was eloquent in his appeal to the members of the club to do their part in making the show a great suc- cess, not from mere selfish or local mo- tives, but for the good of the whole trade and horticulture and floriculture in general. We regret that a more ex- tended report of his speech, which was loudly applauded, cannot here be given. W. A. Manda, Frank Traend- ly. George Stumpp, Jr., W. H. Duck- ham. M. C. Ebel and others spoke on the same subject. The guarantee list, which must be $10,000, has now passed $7,000. New members elected were J. P. Dahlborn. Geo. V. Nash and Frank Kerpen. Messrs. Dahlborn and Ker- pen were present and spoke briefly. Geo. Stumpp, Jr., elected at the last meeting, was present and was intro- duced to the meeting. He made a few well-chosen remarks. The following names were proposed for membership: Jos. J. Beauchamps, Herbert Brown, M. M. Voit, Andrew Cova, Anthony Hankey, Otto Muller, F. H. Dressell, Jr.. F. A. Danker, J. R. Lewis, R. C. Fontaine. The exhibits for the evening were beautiful and of great merit. W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J., staged his new fern, Polypodium Man- daianum, as well as dracaenas, anthericums, Adiantum Parleyense Gloriosa, and a very fine collection of 676 The American Florist. Oct. i8. new dahlias. The new fern mentioned above is a striking novelty that grows to very large size and should become popular. Mr. Manda made a liberal distribution of dahlias to the mem- bers. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., made a fine exhibit of chrysanthemums in a variety of colors. In the exhibit were a number of noteworthy seed- lings. W. Saville exhibited for Thos. W. Head, Bergenfleld, N. J., a fine collec- tion of his new dahlias and hardy chrysanthemums. In both flowers the exhibit included many varieties. A. N. Kinney of Washington avenue and One Hundred and Ninety-eighth street. New York, exhibited a new geranium. Frank M. Duggan and A. .7. Gutt- man of the house committee did the honors in refreshments. A. F. F. Philadelphia Notes. Frank L,. Polites, 1418 Chestnut Btreet, arranged elaborate decorations for the Minnich-Junker wedding Oc- tober 7. At both the cathedral and the home there were decorations of palms, ferns and yellow chrysanthemums. The bride carried a shower bouquet of orchids and valley; the matron of honor a distaff arranged with yellow orchids and yellow chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids carried directoire baskets of yellow orchids and yellow chrysanthemums. At the wholesale store of the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. we found every- body busy either receiving or shipping stock. The suggestion that we needed a frost was readily agreed to. We found Robert Kift quite busy. In addition to his regular retail busi- ness he is filling orders for the de- vices on which he holds patents for displaying flowers in show windows. At the supply store of the M. Rice Co. a very heavy business was re- ported. It was there said that there would undoubtedly be a shortage in Christmas supplies. Business seemed very active at the big store of the Leo Niessen Co. While receiving a large amount of stock they take an optimistic view of the situa- tion. At the stores of Edward Reid, Ber- ger Bros, and Wm. J. Baker it was believed that there was no cause for . alarm over the cut flower situation. We found our old friend Rupert Kienle, 39 South Seventeenth street, in his usual good spirits and finding . no fault with retail business. The London FJower Shop, Ltd., 1800 Chestnut street, is located on a very , desirable corner and seems prosperous. The retailers were not complaining, one probable reason being that they . are buying cheap. A. F. F. Los Ans:eles. WEEK OP OCTOBEB 6. Business is very good, considering that so many of the people are out of town, with funeral work being the main thing. There is plenty of stock to supply the demand, greenhouse grown varieties of Killarney, Kaiserin and Richmond roses, with carnations and cosmos predominating, but very few field-grown roses have put in their appearance. NOTES. The regular meeting of the Los An- geles Horticultural Society was held at Kruckeberg hall, October 7, with Chairman Chas. Winsel presiding. The attendance was good. W. I. Goeth, landscape architect, read a paper on landscape gardening in Southern Cali- fornia, which was listened to with great interest. Olaf Danesboe, gar- dener for the Southern Pacific railroad, gave a short talk on landscape gar- dening around Santa Barbara. One thing in particular he emphasized was the great line of pepper trees which stretch in an unbroken line for 60 miles on each side of the Southern Pacific tracks before entering the city of Santa Barbara. J. S. Ensley and Mrs. Belle Miller were offered for membership. Mrs. Miller is the first woman whom the society has had the honor to enroll among their members. The fine talks and lectures coupled with good attendance are making the society one of the strongest of its kind on the coast. James Taylor, gardener for the Homer Laughlin estate, Hollywood, has a fine lot of Cocos Australis and plumosa, also Erythea edulis in five- gallon cans. Most of these plants are used in Laughlin park. This park is one of the best places ever laid out by a real estate concern. Dean's Iris Gardens of Monita, Calif., have a fine assortment of Eng- lish iris of all colors. There are more than ten varieties and nearly 75 dif- ferent colors. They are also issuing a very attractive booklet on the iris, which is cleverly gotten up and very useful. Chas. Winsel has his five acres planted in oranges, lemons and sub- tropical plants, also thousands of roses which are potted up when two years old and sent to the sales yard at Los Angeles. Mr. Winsel contem- plates building a greenhouse for prop- agating purposes. The Hollywood chrysanthemum show will be held in the afternoon and even- ing of October 29. This will be a fine show, as every florist and nurseryman are gong to exhibit so as to show the difference between the American prod- ucts and those of the Japanese. Darling's Flower Shop at 216 West Sixth street is having great success with the dollar-a-box offer. Mr. Dar- ling is the only florist in the city that advertises in the daily paper and the amount of business he is doing shows that it pays to advertise. Peter Brown, 408 South Hill street, has a small but very neat store. In the window is a display of large yel- low chrysanthemums which drew the attention of every passerby. Peter is a hustler and we all wish him success in his little store. Dieterich & Turner of Montebello have thousands of young rose stock in small pots and the propagating benches are never idle. One wonders where all the stock goes to. This firm has five greenhouses which are planted in roses of the leading sorts. The Women's Club of Montebello will hold a chrysanthemum show on the evening of October 29 at the high school. It should be a success, as Montebello is the nursery town of the southern part of the state. H. N. Gage, Montebello, has his greenhouse finished. It will be used to force bulbs and azaleas. This firm has two acres all under lath at Long Beach, where smilax. Asparagus plu- mosus and Sprengeri are grown. Anthony Soethout, of Gardner Junc- tion, is clearing up his nursery to make room for the stock that he purchased while up north. Mr. Soethout visited friends in San Francisco, Fresno and Sacramento. The Germain Seed and Plant Co. is kept busy at the trial grounds getting stock in shape for the winter business. All seeds are tested at this place be- fore they are sold at the store. H. R. Richards, manager of the seed department of the Germain Seed Co., has a smile that won't come off. His wife recently presented him with a daughter. Congratulations. At H. N. Gage's place the writer no- ticed some fine lily of the valley, and upon inquiry was informed that they were grown at Annacort in Sawtelle. The Rosery, 328 Third street, has a very attractive store, it being tinted in light green, which shows off the flowers to a great advantage. Jacob Dieterich decorated a number of the stores for the fashion show, using quite a stock of bay trees, box- wood, palms and a few ferns. M. Toledo. EARLY FBOST DAMAGES CBOPS. The florists here report having en- joyed a good business the past summer and are anticipating a good fall trade. At present some of the retailers are at their wits' end trying to fill orders with the limited supply at hand. The night of September 22 a heavy frost visited many places adjacent to this city and totally destroyed all outdoor flowers. This heavy freeze came this year fully three weeks sooner than in former years, and the loss to many is severely felt. NOTES. Harry Heinl's place of more than 80,000 square feet of glass is in splen- did condition, and heavy cuts of roses, chrysanthemums, poinsettias and car- nations are contemplated. More than 15,000 chrysanthemums are seen in most excellent condition, and embrace the choicest commercial varieties. Two large houses of Killarney roses, pink and white, give promise of a heavy cut for the Thanksgiving season, while others are now yielding a good crop for which there is an active demand. A house of poinsettias is especially fine. This place is noted for fine pot plants of these flowers, and this sea- son's lot bears out the reputation the place has enjoyed. Carnations here are cfean, healthy and strong, the earliest planted now yielding a good early crop. This place has been going through a transformation since coming into the possession of Mr. Heinl seven years ago. The older houses are being re- placed with new and modern struc- tures in all respects. Iron construction with cement division walls and tile tables of the most permanent charac- ter indicate the enterprise and pro- gressive tendency of the new owner. Nearly the whole product of this es- tablishment goes, as in former years when Geo. A. Heinl ran it, to Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Geo. Bayer, the "Bomaffon King," smilingly acknowledges his right to the title as he never falls to produce a crop that Is the envy of rival growers, and brings the highest prices on the market. His method of growing them is no secret to the trade. He plants them on open ground early in the sea- son while his tomato crop occupies the future space allotted the chrysanthe- mums. About August 1 he lifts them carefully and removes to the houses just vacated by the tomatoes, and seemingly no setback is suffered. Throughout the balance of the season nothing but good ordinary care, but high feeding, is practiced with them, and he is invariably rewarded with the finest of blooms. E. A. Cushman, Sylvania, deplores the loss by frost of his 15,000 bloom- ing dahlias, which he says should have yielded him a thousand dollars' worth of flowers before the advent of frost. Even his gladioli blooms were cut off, though the bulbs are uninjured. Cannas, too, suffered with the other flowers. Mr. Cushman's gladiolus crop this year will yield nearly a million bulbs, for which the crop is chiefly grown, though the marketing of the blooms the past year was attended with most satisfactory results. Helen F. Patten is nicely located at 815 Madison street, and has a well furnished and attractive store. She 'irL\ ^9^3- The American Florist. 677 enjoys a good trade, which steadily Improves. Miss Patten had the deco- rations for the banquet In the Com- merce Clul) rooms Thursday evening, October 2, for the Vegetable Growers' Association of America. The work was very extensive and elicited many words of praise from the banqueters, many of whom were florists. Mrs. J. B. Freeman Is exultant over her constantly increasing trade, and Is found In the store from V o'clock in the morning till S or 9 at night. She is now making a specialty of dain- tily filled baskets, which she says are very popular and profitable. This store Is centrally located and has the prestige of many years of successful management under Mrs. Freeman. I. N. Keller is a grower living some distance out of the city. He fortunate- ly escaped the severe frost so destruc- tive to many. He now cuts from five to eight hundred dahlias daily and finds ready sale for all of them. The variety A. D. Sivona is particularly fine. Encouraged by his success this year he will increase his planting next season. Metz & Bateman is the firm name of the most recent accession to the ranks of florists here. They are lo- cated in the Ohio building, 414 Madi- son avenue, and though starting in business only last July, they already have a trade that keeps them busy in Iheir small but neatly kept store. The Scottwood Greenhouses have en- joyed a good summer trade, and re- cently executed some big orders for funeral work, and some of the season's most elaborate weddings. A fine stock of ferns and palms are seen here. Feniger's Flower Shop, 423 Adams street, has recently acquired the ad- joining store, which gives a large im- posing frontage. This firm carries a large stock and is rapidly becoming a factor in the retail trade. S. N. Peck, doing business as Peck's Greenhouses, has his neat little, but busy, store near the Interurban depot, where transient trade is quite impor- tant. He is now showing fine dahlias and gladioli. J. F. S. Montreal. CUT FLOWERS SCARCE. Trade is very good. The only com- plaint is the scarcity of cut flowers. During periodical rushes it is almost impossible to secure enough to make it go round, but then this is about the worst time in the whole year. The outdoor cut is gone and as yet the chrysanthemum season is not in full sway. Chrysanthemum stock looks hetter than ever before. Roses and carnations are also looking fine and should about meet the demand in ordi- nary times. There is a splendid lot of Boston ferns in stock, but judging by former years, it will not take long nor will it be very difficult to dispose of them in a short time. Bulbs are still coming in, but it is quite a seri- ous matter to get them through the customs, although they are duty free. Several shipments either got lost or all muddled up beyond recovery. The early azaleas are arriving in fine shape and appear to be of better quality than last year. NOTES. The Montreal Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club held one of its best attended meetings last Monday night in the Montreal Floral Exchange. All the older members were on the spot, as there had been a groundless rumor spread about that the club was with- out a home and was in a bad way otherwise. The fact is that there never were a more faithful, up-to-date and progressive lot of gardeners and florists gathered to stand by the club In need of help. The meeting was one of interest even after adjournment. E. J. Hayvvard read a business like paper on mushrooms, showing many new points in their culture. T. Martel, who just had returned from a trip to France, Belgium and England, related his experiences in a humorous way. Lachine was well represented with Jos. Bennett and C. A. Smith. The next meeting will be held in the new quar- ters of the Exchange, 140 Mansfield street, where future meetings will be held the first and third Mondays of each month. The Mount Bruno Floral Co. has cut more carnations up to date than till Christmas last year, according to Manager James Kean. L. Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen. DAHLIA EXHIBITION. The dahlia exhibition of the Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's As- sociation was held October 11, 1913, in Horticultural hall, the beautiful build- ing given by the residents of Lake Geneva to the society as a recreation and meeting place. The quality of the exhibits was very good and in point of number of fine varieties better than ever before. Among the principal ex- hibitors were : Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, J. J. Mitchell, Hubbard Carpenter, Martin A. Ryerson, Edwin F. Swift, C. L. Hutchinson, F. D. Countiss and Mrs. S. W. Allerton. Special mention should be made of the tables of dahlias staged by the following: A. J. Smith, gardener to J. J. Mitchell; A. Johnson, gardener to Mrs. Junkin; T. J. Samp- son, gardener to E. F. Swift; F. Miller gardener to H. Carpenter; W. P. Longland, gardener to C. L. Hutchin- son, and W. H. Griffiths, gardener to F. D. Countiss. Magnificent My Maryland, Perle des Jardins and White Killarney roses staged by R. Blackwood, gardener to Mrs. Allerton, vegetables, Aconitum Fischeri and Killarney roses staged by M. Barrett, gardener to Mr. Ryerson; Cecile Brunner roses, vegetables and annuals exhibited by W. H. Griffiths, gardener to Mr. Countiss. It is pleas- ing to note that the gardeners of this locality are taking so much interest in the newer varieties of dahlias, and while the hall was well filled, much stronger competition would have been apparent but for a frost on Sept. 22, which completely killed many of the dahlias in the section. Wm. H. Griffiths; Sec'y. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of the society was held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., October 10, Robt. Williamson presiding. The fall show committee reported everything ar- ranged for the coming exhibition, which is to be held in the Armory, Stamford, Conn., November 7-8. We are hoping to make this the best show ever held by the society. The prizes for dahlias offered by Thos. Head, Bergenfield, N. J., brought out ' some extensive exhibits of wonderful size and colors, notably that of P. W. Popp, whose exhibit was a show in itself. The prizes were awarded as follows : Cactus— P. W. Popp, first, with 62 varieties; A. W. Whitelaw, second. Decorative — P. W. Popp, first, with 40 varieties; Alex. Marshall, second. Collarettes — P. W. Popp, first, with 14 varieties. Other exhibits staged received the following awards : Dehn & Bertolf, honorable mention for collection of shrubs, trees and or- namental grasses. P. W. Popp, honorable mention for chrysanthemum White Gloria. Thos. Head, Bergenfield, N. J., honor- able mention for fine display of dahlias for 11)14 introduction. Dehn & Bertolf, honorable mention for everbearing raspberry St. Regis. J. B. Roy, honorable mention for Nephrolepsis Exaltata Whitmani. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., honor- able mention for collection of hardy chrysanthemums. J. Guermansprey, highly commended for collection of cactus dahlias. Thos. Regan, vote of thanks for car- nation California Giant. J. B. Andrew, vote of thanks for Arctotis grandis. A. Breschkki, vote of thanks for plants of French hydrangeas. A. Whitelaw's prize for apples was awarded to James Troy, for plate of Wolf River; Geo. Wright, second, with plate of King. A prize is offered at the next meet- ing for carnations, 18 blooms, six varie- ties, three of each. OWEN A. HUNWICK, Sec'y. National Association of Gardeners. The annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners will be held this year in New York city dur- ing the fall flower show of the Horti- cultural Society of New York, which takes place October 30-November 4. The business session of the association and the election of officers for the com- ing year will occur on Monday, No- vember 3, at the American Museum of Natural History, in which building the flower show is held. On the even- ing of November 3, the annual banquet of the association will occur at the Hotel Bndicott, New York. Members intending to attend the banquet should notify any member of the following committee so that reser- vations may be made for them : Thomas W. Logan, Jenkintown, Pa.; James Stuart, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; William J. Kennedy, Chestnut Hill, Mass.; John F. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; John W. Everett, Glen Cove, N. Y.; John Canning, Ardsley, N. Y.; Peter Duff, Orange. N. J., and M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. Everything points to a big conven- tion, and the committee cannot give assurance to those who decide on the last day to attend the banquet that they can be provided for. Tickets to the banquet are $2.50. Several men prominent in the horticultural world have already expressed their intention of being present, among whom are some able afterdinner speakers; and with the general programme a gala night may be anticipated. M. C. EBEL, Sec'y. OBITUARY. Max Schusterman. Max Schusterman, who for a num- ber of years had been the proprietor of a retail store at 127 Second avenue. New York city, died on the morning of October 11 as the result of a hemor- rhage. Up to within a few days of his death he had been attending to business, seemingly in his usual health. He was 40 years old and is survived by a widow, for whom much sympathy is expressed. Alfred Binsfham. Alfred Bingham, a member of the firm of Bingham Bros., at Glen Rock, near Ridgewood, N. J., died suddenly October 7. He was about 30 years old. Interment was at Syracuse, N. Y. 678 The American Florist. Oct. i8, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and lUexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2,50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising: rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we so to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTKNTS. Suggestious for plant growers 669 — Koman hyacinths 669 — Poinsettias 669 —Lilies 669 — After chrysanthemums 669 — Antirrhinums 669 The retail trade 670 — Billboard advertising (illus.) 670 — MuUanphy Florists' opening (illus.) 670 Dan O'Leary's carnations 670 Chrysanthemums 671 — Preparing, packing aud shipping 671 With the growers 673 — Dreer's dahlias at Riverview (illus.) 673 — The Vincent dahlia show 674 —Robert Craig Co 675 New York Florists' Olub 673 Philadelphia notes 676 Los Angeles 676 Toledo 676 Montreal 677 Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen 677 Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety 677 National Association of Gardeners 677 Obituary — Max Schusterman 677 —Alfred Bingham 677 American Gladiolus Society 678 Express companies secure extension 678 American Carnation Society 678 Chrysanthemum Society of America 678 Violet trust denied 678 Society of American Florists 678 Evans wins ventilator suit ■ 678 Chicago 682 Chicago Florists' Club 686 St. Louis 688 Cincinnati ^ 690 Cleveland 690 Philadelphia 692 New York 694 Pittsburg 694 The seed trade 702 —French bulb prices of 1913 702 — European seed crops .702 — C. 0. D. parcel pest 703 The nursery trade ■ 704 — Plant quarantine act 704 — American Association of Nurserymen 704 Market gardeners 706 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. ., .706 — Blanching celery 706 Boston 706 Baltimore 708 Kansas City 715 Nashville 718 Trenton, N. J 719 The show managers are now busy men with preparations for the coming exhibitions. There is some increase in the use of crotons for decorative work, espe- cially in the lighter colors so effective un(3er electric light. American Gladiolus Society. The following committees have been appointed by President Chamberlain : Exhibition Committee — Henry You- ell, Syracuse, N. T.; C, "W. Brown, Ashland, Mass.; J. L. Moore, North- boro, Mass. Membership Committee — Arthur Co- wee, Berlin, N. T.; S. E. Spencer, Wo- burn, Mass.; H. E. Meader, Dover, N. H. Press and Bulletin Committee — H. Youell, Syracuse, N. Y.; Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y.; L. Merton Gage, Wellesley, Mass. L. Merton Gage, Sec'y. THE commercial visitor at the Eng- lish horticultural shows is much im- pressed with the many interested ama- teurs with their note-books, and the interested and intelligent discussion and criticism of the exhibits. Express Companies Secure Extension. Washington, D. C, October 14. — The Interstate Commerce Commission to- day extended the effective date of the new reduced express rates from Octo- ber 15 to December 1. The commission declines, however, to revise the scale. Upon showing that further time for preparation of tariffs is necessary, and that work is being prosecuted with diligence, application of express com- panies for further extension will have consideration. American Carnation Society. EEGISTEATIONS. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111.— Peerless Pink. Parentage, Alvina X Beacon. Color, cerise pink, lighter than Lawson. Size, 3 to 3% inches. Ideal upright growth, thin wiry stems. Very early and exceptionally free. Strong calyx. E. H. Blameuser, Niles Centre, 111. — Joy. Parentage, Victory X red seed- ling. Color, scarlet. Size 2% inches. Strong grower, early and very free bloomer. Strong calyx and good stem. A. F. J. Baur, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. We are in receipt of copy of the final premium list of the annual ex- hibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held at the Art In- stitute, Chicago, November 5-7, in co- operation with the Horticultural So- ciety of Chicago and the Chicago Flor- ists' Club. Copies of the premium list can be had on application to C. W. Johnson, secretary of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America, Morgan Park, 111., or R. J. Haight, 536 South Clark street, Chicago. Mr. Haight's tele- phone number is Wabash 1354. Violet Trust Denied. ED. American Florist : — ■ We deny the truth of an article pub- lished in your issue of October 4, page 574, written by some person who signs himself "H." We have not formed a violet trust, as we have contracted out- right for 95 per cent of the violet crop here. We are not associated with the Floral Market Co. or any other firm in this venture, and our object is not to raise prices, but to establish a uniform price for violets. E. W. McLellan. San Francisco, Calif. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OP PLANT REGISTRATION. Henry Krinke & Son, St. Paul, Minn., submit for registration the following fern described below. Any person ob- jecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed name is requested to communicate with the secretary at' once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. DESCRIPTION. Name — "Pteris Krinkeii." The fern is a 1911 seedling sport from Pteris adiantoides. The leaves are much more divided and longer. It hangs over the pot in the usual size plants, and It grows much (juicker than the parent kind. John Young, Sec'y. Evans Wins Ventilator Suit. In the district court of the United States for the district of Indiana, Judge Anderson rendered his decision in favor of John A. Evans, of.- the Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind., complainant, versus James E. Jones, of the Advance Co., at the same place, October 10, the suit in- volving certain parts of greenhouse ventilating apparatus, having been in progress about two years. The full text of the judge's decree is as fol- lows : "In the district court of the United States for the district of Indiana. John A. Evans, complainant versus James E. Jones, defendant. In equity No. 11,166. "This cause having come on to be heard, upon the pleadings and proofs filed on behalf of both parties, and after hearing counsel for complainant and counsel for defendant, it is here- ' by ordered, adjudged and decreed as follows : "1. That letters patent of the United States issued to John A. Evans, of Richmond, Indiana, as the assignee of Newton R. Evans, on the 20th day of March, 1906, and numbered 815,914, for improvements in window lifters are good and valid in law, particularly as to claims, 1, 4, 5 and 6 thereof, and that the said John A. Evans, the complainant herein, is the owner of said letters patent. "2. That the defendant, James E. Jones, has infringed upon the said let- ters patent, and particularly claims 1, 4, 5 and 6 thereof. "3. That the complainant do re- cover of the defendant the profits, gains and advantages which the sai(j defendant has derived, received or made since March 20, 1906, by reason of said infringement, and that the complainant do recover of the said defendant any and all damages which the complainant has sustained since said date, or shall sustain by reason of said Infringement by the said de- fendant. "4. And it is hereby referred to as master of this court, who is hereby appointed to take and state the account of said gains, profits and advantages, and as- sess such damages and to report thereon with all convenient speed; and the defendant, his agents, officers, at- torneys, clerks, servants, workmeh and all in privity with him are hereby directed and required to attend be- fore said master from time to time as required, and to produce before him such books, papers, vouchers and docu- ments, and to submit to such oral ex- amination, as the master may require. "5. That a perpetual injunction is- sue out of and under the seal of this court, directed to the said defendant, his agents, servants, workmen, attor- neys, clerks, and any and all persons acting by, through or under the au- thority of, or in privity with, the defendant, enjoining and restraining them, and each of them, from directly or indirectly making or causing to be made, using or causing to be used, or vending to others to be used, in any manner, any devices containing, embodying or employing the invention covered by said letters patent and par- ticularly claimed in claims 1, 4, 5 and 6 thereof, or from infringing upon or violating the said letters patent In any way whatsoever. "6. That the complainant do re- cover of the defendant his costs and disbursements of this suit to be taxed and that the question of increase of damages and all other questions be reserved until the coming in of the , master's report." ig^s- The American Florist. 679 state Fairs. The following la n list of coming state fairs, with tUc nniuea nnil ndilresacs of tbe suoerln- tcndents of the horttculturul nud Uorlcultural dcpurtuieuta bo far as obtaluablo: October 2026, Raleigh, — North Carolina State Fair, J. Frank Fooslie, llaleigh, N. C. October 27-Novomber 1, Hot Springs. — Ar- kansas State Kalr, C. H. Johnson, 201 Central avenue, Uot Springs, Ark. November 3-8, Phoenix,— Arizona State Fair, A. M. MoOmle, Phoenix, Ariz. November 5-12, Sbreveport, — Louisiana State Fair, Robt. Glenk, State Museum, New Or- leans, La. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers ore to be ratiiled from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an experienced salesman with a nursery tirm; will sell on commission. Key 906. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By competent grower: sin- gle, private place preferred. Address. Key 901, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose grower or propagat- or. 18 years experience; best of references. Address Key S9S. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Good storeman. State wages in first letter. Chicago preferred. Address Key XXX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By competent grower: single; have good references. Address Key 877. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private gardener; sober' industrious and competent man. Illinois pre- ferred. Key XX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Experienced store man in Chicago. Wages, $20.00 per week. Address. Key 885, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a competent man in either a Chicago retail or wholesale store. Can come well recommended. Fcrfurther particulars, Address Key 969 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener-florist with 21 years' experience in all branches of horticulture and floriculture. Four years in last place; married. Can furnish A-1 references. For particulars, address. R. R. 1, Box 79. Tacoma, Wash. SituationWanted— By Englishman, as gardener en private place, 11 years' experience in all branches; under glass and outside. 2 years in America. Best references ffom present employer. Address, Richard Fribbins, Owens Gardens, Vineyard Haven, Mass. Situation Wanted— As gardener or good assist- ant gardener on private place; 12 years experience in all branches; hot house plants, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbaceous borders, etc. Age 28. Single, English. Address Key 894. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A good man of considerable experience in general greenhouse work, including the growing of palms, ferns and other decorative plants, cut flower stock, etc., is anxious to secure permanent place with up-to date commercial con- cern. Well recommended by previous employers. State wages. Address. Key 968, care American Florist, Help Wanted— An all around Al Garden Seed man. State age and experience; $100 per month to begin with. Address. Key 870, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Nuasery Foreman: must be able to take charge of packing yard and making up orders. State experience and wageswanted. Ad- dress, Key 905, care American Florist. Help Wanted— First-class designer and sales- man; permanent position; good salary. Give ex- perience and references. Address Key 893. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge o( fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address Superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm, Gates Mills, Ohio, Help Wanted -Lettuce and vegetable plant yrowiT. uKirriciJ trail preffrrcd. Also ni^'ht^ tiru- man; ont- who understands steam fitting. Situa- tion open at once. 1, SiiiXBV Crall Co . MononH.ili'la. P;i. Help Wanted— At once, a lirst-cl=iss gardener and wife for irountry estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $110.00 per montti and all found. A, .'\, Mac Dongall, aupt. Tfie Highlands, Seattle, Wash. Help Wanted — Partner with a small capital, must be a good worker and experienced in grow- ing chrysanthemums and beddine stock. One from around New York preferred. Address, Key 896. care AmericanFlorist. Help Wanted— An A No. 1 man to take charge of our mail order seed business. Must have experience in handling a force of men and women. Give reference. Must be a live wire. Address, Key 9Q4. care American Florist. Help Wanted— All-round florist capable of tak- ing full charge of 15,000 feet of glass, to grow everything for a commercial place; must be temperate; send reference in first letter. Per- manent job for right man, married or single. Scandinavian preferred for this place. $75.00 per month. Address. Key 897, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Steady and experienced garden- er, who understands greenhouse, vegetables, flowers and fruit, for private place, near St. Louis, Mo. Married man with wife who can cook pre- ferred. House, vegetables, etc., furnished. Only thoroughly competent man need apply. Write at once giving references. Address, Key %7, care American Florist. Buyers Wanted — For a No. 1,2.4 Morehead Return Traps replaced by automatic boiler feeds. Rob't Ross Jones, Harrisburg. Pa. For Sale- Florist store and greenhouse, 50 x 125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. J. NEI.SON. 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale — Three No. 57 Hitchings boilers. Suitable for greenhouse heating. Cheap, Address Clarence Cosby, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Old established retail florist business on a leading avenue of New York City. Good reasons for selling. Terms reasonable. A. F, F., care American Florist, 124 E. 24th Street, New York, For Sale— Ice box, 7 ft. 6 in. long, 4 ft. 9 in. wide. 9 ft. high. Price, $15.00. Beresford. 2231 Seminary Ave., Chicago. For Sale— 10,000 ft. of glass at a bargain in best town for its size in Illinois; no competition, a money maker. Address, Key S8+. care American Florist. For Sale— A good paymg retail store and green- house, 37xKK) feet, in Irving Park. Good reason for sellint:. For further particulars call on or .Address. IIknky Schui'KERT, 4332 Bernard St.. Cliicago, 111. For Sale— At a bargain, a retail seed and flower store with 4.000 gciuare feet of glass in live town of 6.000 population, 50 miles from Chicago, 111. No other florist in the county. Do not answer unless you niuan business. Address. Key 902. care American Florist. For Sale- 13 acre farm with 3 greenhouses 45x65, stocked with carnations, vincas. geraniums and ferns; new benches, coal on hand for this winter; 6 miles from Cleveland on paved road. For further particulars address O. Thiele. R. F. D.. Box 66, S. Brooklyn Station, Ohio. NOTICE C. F. McCormick. kindly communicate with your father immediately. V'^ery important. A. T. PYFER, Chicago, 111. Rose Grower Must come well recommended. SINNER BROS., 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO FOR SALE A lot of second-hand Morehead Steam Traps and Receivers. No. 1. Good as new. Price for each trap and receiver, $40.00 spot cash. Rollins Steam SpBCialty and Valve Go. 17 WestKinzieSt., CHICAGO FOR SALE Several good ice boxes at reasonable prices. Address, Key 899, Care American Florist. SEEK NO FURTHER You will find Names and Addresses -IN- The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, and numerous other trade lists. Price, $3.00 Postpaid Contains 560 Pages AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 680 The American Florist. ' oa. is, POEHLMA 72"74 E, Randolph Stj W^ NOTE:— If you want, but are not gttting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send Cut Flower Department. VALLEY-ONCIDIUMS-CATTLEYAS-DENDROBI CHRYSANTHEMUMS, good pink, yellow and Roses-American Beauties Southern Wild SmllaX. We can supply it on short notice. Easter Lilies - Carnations - Gre^ NOTICE:— We earnestly advise Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery when shipments should be made Saturd days. Our City Store after October 1st, will be open until 6 P. M. daily and noon on Sundays and Holidays. RED PURPLE RUSCUS ^^LL GREEN Per pound, 65 cents. Imported Green Ruscus Wreattisj Sizes: 12-inch, $3.00; 14-inch, $4.00; 16-inch, |5.00; and 18-inch, $6.50 per dozer Red Ruscus Wreatiis, Own Maiie 12-inch, $3.00 per dozen; 14-inch, $4.50 per dozen; 16-inch, $6.00 per dozen; • $7.50 per dozen. Best article for cemetery use. Make it a point to use Poehlmann's. Cover Tiiose Bare Walls with Cork Bl| New lot just arrived, $7.00 per 100 lbs. Try a sample assortment. Vji our new supply catalog. j ^'iii J9I3- The American Florist. 681 BROS. CO. Msfance Phone, g> U f ^ M £> £\ 1 1 t indolph 35. V^OlV^MVlVr^ ILL* Plant Department. dl orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent direct to henhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. AVOID THE RISK cold weather shipments by placing your order with us immediately. By so doing you I also save express charges, for we can safely ship by freight for a few weeks yet. ^cial Offer on Chrysanthemum Plants |N order to make room we offer for a short time only extra choice stock of bush plants of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. SVi-inch, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to" $1.25 each. WESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS. n to the following we have just received two large importations and can supply you with the desired stock on short notice. KENTIA FOKSTERIANA Si2e Height No of leaves Each Doz, 4-in. pot. 15 to 18 in,. 35c $4 20 6-in. pot, 34 to 36 in.. 6 $1,50 7-in. pot, 36 to 40 in.. 6 2.50 8 in. pot. 46 to 50 in,. 6-7 4.00 8 in, pot. 52 to 54 in.. 6-7 5.00 9-in. tub. 56 to 62 in . 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs, $10.00 to $15.00. MADE UP KENTIA BELMOREANA IN TUBS Size Height No, of plants Each 7-in, tub, 22 to 24 in, 3 to 4 $2.50 7-in. tub, 26 to 28 in, 4 3.50 MADE UP KENTIA FOKSTERIANA INTOBS Size Height No. of plants Each 6-in. pot, 24 to 26 in. 3 $1.00 6-in, pot, 30 to 34 in, 3 1,50 7-in, tub, 30 to 34 in, 3 2.50 8-in. tub, 36 to 40 in, 3 3,50 8-in, tub, 44to48in. 4-5 5.00 9in. tub, 48 to 54 in, 4-5 6.00 10-in, tub, 54 to 56 in, 8-9 10,00 10-in, tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in, tubs, 5H to 6H feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15.C0 to $20.00, Areca Lutescens, 6-in., $1.50 each, Cocos Weddeliana. 3-in., $15.00 per 100. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in,, $1,00 to $1,50 each. Boston Ferns and Miscellaneous Stock. KENTIA BELMOREANA Height No. Leaves Each 12 to 16 in,, 18 to 22 in., 28 to 30 in., 54 to 36 in., 36 to 46 in., 54 to 60 in.. 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 35c 75c $1.50 2.50 3.50 to 4.00 7.00 Doz. $4.20 lecimens, prices on application. Place your order with us now for will protect Araacaria Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta, from 75c to$l,50each, " Glauca, from $l,00to $2.00 each. " Compacta, from $1.00 to $2.00 each. ** Extra large specimens of all varieties from $2,00 up to $3.00 and $4.00 each. Asparagus Plumosus— 2H-in„ per 100, $3.50; per lOCO, $30.00, 3 in, per 100, J6.00; per lOCO, $55.00. Asparagus Sprengeri— 2f2 in., per 100. $3.00: per 1000. $25.03, 3-in , per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45,00, Aspidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to iS leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c per leaf; Green, 10c per leaf. Branched Rubbers, $1,50 to $2.50 each. Cluster Peppers, 214-in.. per 100, $3.00. Cluster Peppers, 4-in., in well colored fruit, to make room, per 100, $10.00, Celestial Peppers, 2H in., per 100,$3.00, Crotons in variety, strong, 4 in., per doz., $6,00, ** strong, 3-in,, each 25c, Cyperus Altemifolius, Umbrella Plant, 4-in., per 100, $8.00. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.50 each. Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-in., each $3,50. Ficas Elastica, strong, 6-in., 75c to $1,00 each, " " 5-in„ each, 50c, GrevlUea RobUSta, strong, 4-in„ 8c each. pandanus Veitchii, 6-in„ each $1,50. " " 7-in., each $2,00 to $2,50. A Large quantity stock of the essential quality in the following sizes: Each Doz, Boston, Roosevelt 5inch $0,25 $ 3.00 6-inch ,50 6 00 7-inch ,75 9.00 8-inch 1,00 12,00 10-inch 2,?0 12inch 3,50 Table Ferns, all leading varieties, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000, your Christmas Azaleas. Remember they were scarce last year, your supply if you will give us your order now. We 682 The American Florist. Oct. i8. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra Choice Exl^ibition Flowers. Also the best commercial varieties— Pink, White and Yellow, per dozen, according to quality. All Our Own Growth. BEAUTIES— Best in Market. 36 inch and over per doz , $3.00 24-30 inch " 2.00 20 inch " 1.60 15 inch " 1.00 Short lengths .3-4 cents each. We are now cutting a tine lot of Roses. Pink Killamey, White Killarney,Rhea Relds, Sunbursts, HiUingdon, Mrs. Shawyer, Richmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Medium " $4.00-5.00 Short " 3.00 Price List: White and Yellow, 25c to 50c a bunch CBRVSANTBEMUMS According to Size Yellow per doz $3.00-$4.00 White " 1.00- 3.00 Pink " 1.50- 3.00 CARNATIONS— Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100 $3.00 Short " 2.00 ., VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. EASTER LILIES. Per dozen $1.50 GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $1.60-$2.00 Bronze Galax " 1.50 Adiantuin per 100 I.OO Asparagus " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri " 2.OO- 3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET FRIGES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. Medium and Short Roses— Our Selection in lots of 500 or more at $25 per 1000 BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Ul. Greggs Station, ni OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CfllCiQO, ILL. Chicagfo. PEIOES DROP. There was a great change in mar- ket conditions the latter part of last ■week, caused probably by the unfavor- able weather, .with the result that stock was very plentiful and the prices were much lower. American Beauty roses sold fairly well but did not com- mand the prices of the week before. Killarney plainly showed the effects of the weather and all roses were plenti- ful with the exception of Prince De Bulgarie .and Milady. Richmond in some instances is arriving in fine con- dition and in others is far below the standard. Chrj'santheniums are arriv- ing in large quantities and choice blooms of Golden Glow, Smith's Ad- vance, Pacific Supreme, White and Yellow October Frost, Monrovia, Co- moleta and Chrysolora are now ob- tainable. The prices on these flowers have taken a big drop within the week, but many of the better blooms still command good prices. Violets are very plentiful but lack -buyers, prob- ably because the quality is so bad and Which reminds one of the flowers that - are usually on sale after Easter. The first few shipments that arrived were fine but the balance were in many in- stances really unfit for sale. Lily of the valley is more plentiful and while a little stock brought $5.00 per hun- dred the past week the most of the stock sold at ,S3.00 and $4.00. Lilies are more plentiful again but a few brisk days would find the supply short. Orchids are plentiful but are having a good call. Gladioli are still seen al- though their season is practically over. Carnations are quite plentiful. Gar- denias are in good demand and both the supply of home grown and east- ern grown flowers is scarce. Greens of all kinds are plentiful with the ex- ception of smilajc at times. Now that the city series is over the baseball fans have settled down to brass tackS and are ready for whatever trade the fall has in store for them. NOTES. The shipping trade at the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s establishment on Buck- ingham place is pretty lively now and palms and other decorative plants are moving fast. The only place where there was a slight falling off in trade is in Mexico, where Victoriano Huerta, provisional president, and his follow- ers are now having a free-for-all scrap with the rebels. Frank Beu was aw.arded a silver cup for having the best decorated automo- bile in the Irving Park business men's commercial parade, which was held on October 8. There were 148 autos in the parade, but the Beu car was dec- orated so artistically that it was an easy winner. Mrs. F. Schofleld, the North State street florist, will open another store at the corner of West Fifty-fifth and South Halsted streets, November 1. Fred Dibois, who has been with Mr. Schofield at his old stand for many years, will manage the new place. Wietor Bros, are again receiving two shipments of stock each day, which means that they have an increased sup- ply of American Beauties, roses and carnations. N. J. Wietor says that Mrs. Wietor, who recently underwent an operation, is feeling fine. F. F. Scheel is drilling a new well at his plant at Shermerville to in- crease his water supply. The carna- tions he is cutting are fine, especial- ly his Mrs. C. W. Ward, which find ready buyers as soon as they reach the market. George Fischer, who does the buying on the local market for the H. A. Fischer Co., of Kalamazoo, Mich., shipped 12,000 carnations to his firm on October 11, the big event being tag day in that city. "Vaughan's Seed Store took in its first shipment of fancy boxwood and bouquet green this week. This firm also turned out a full carload of new crop Lilium giganteum, together with a quantity of Gladiolus Colvillei. Paul M. Palez of Little Rock, Ark., is again renewing old acquaintances in this city. Mr. Palez is- alwkys wel- come and usually makes things inter- esting while he is here. O. V. Siebenthal, manager of the Rue Floral Company of Peoria, spent a few days here this week and was the guest of Tim Matchen and wife, October 12. Albert Berry, formerly with the Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont., is now employed in the plant department of Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Morton Grove. Oscar Leistner is back on duty at his North Franklin street headquar- ters, having just returned from a suc- cessful business trip in the east. The regular monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association will be held at the Tavern, West Washing- ton street, Thursday, Oct. 16. A. T. Pyfer is suffering considerably from rheumatism but manages to be on deck regularly at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s store. S. Freund of the A. A. Arnold Co., paper box manufacturers, is back from a business trip in the east. Luke Walsh of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association had his tonsils removed last week. • Schiller, the Florist, has placed an or- der for two new Autocars for delivery purposes. The annual dahlia exhibition which was to be held at Lake Geneva has been poslponed.' ip^s- The American Florist. 683 BEAUTIES The Best Supply of Fancy Flowers in this IVIarket. GOOD CROPS or KILLARNEY RICHMOND and SUNBURST Roses Can supply your wants in all the desired lengths with the best stock grown. It is well known every- where that a Peter Reinberg customer is always a satisfied buyer. 'Nuff said. Get in on our list today. Send Your Orders Direct to tlie Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$3 00 36inchstems ,, 2 BO 30 mch stems „ 2 25 24 incli stems ,, 2 00 20 inch steins , 175 15 inch stems ,, 150 12 inch stems ,, 125 Short Beauties $4 GO to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond , Specials $10 00 Killarney ) Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... /Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Current Price List Mrs. Aaron Ward , Per 100 Sunburst V Specials $10 00 Sunrise ) Medium 8 00 Bulgarie " Short $4 00 to " "" Roses, our selection Carnations Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 00 to $4 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. ,$2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 6 00 3 00 1 50 1 00 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. [rralE want to have a little talk with you. What we ILlII want to tell you is that we have every facility in our new enlarged quarters for taking care of your orders and men of long experience to see that they are taken care of right. At present we are headquarters for the finest American Beauties, Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthe- mums there are to be had. There is no reason whatever why we should not have at least a part of your Cut Flower Business. Send us a trial order. We will see that you come back. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 684 The American Florist. Oct. i8. WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock in All Lengths. CURRENT PRICE LIST- American Beauties Per Dozen 48-in. stems $4 00 36-in. stems 3 00 30-In. stems 2 50 Per Dozen 24-in. stems $2 00 IB-in. stems 1 BO 12-in. stems 1 25 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. perioo ' Perioo Extra special $ 7.00 | Medium $4.00 Selects..... 6.00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 6.00 I Short stems 2.00 Roses, our selection $3.00 Subject to change without notice. Sunburst per loo Extra special $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS $1.50 to $2 50 HARRISII $12 50 to 15.00 MUMS pink, white and yellow, per doz 2.00 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMIIvAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.50 SPRENGBRI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 Hoerber Bros, have fully recovered, as far as their supply of stock is con- cerned, from the set-bask they had when a portion of their range at Des Plaines was destroyed by the wind- storm last March. This firm has had more than its share of trouble since entering the flower business, as the trade well knows, but both take their loss good-naturedly and keep plugging away, and if nothing unforeseen hap- pens this fall they are due for a ban- ner season. Poehlmann Bros. Co. seem to be in good crop with everything at the pres- ent time, judging from the receipts at the store. The receipts of White Kil- larney are unusually large now. The supply department, which is in charge of T. E. Waters, is well stocked with holiday goods, especially rusous in all the desired colors, the bulk of which has been prepared at the firm's fac- tory in Morton Grove. Zech & Mann like their new home first rate, where they can now handle their orders much easier and display their stock to better advantage. AUie Zech and Pred Ottehbacher of this firm called on several of their growers this week and report the outlook very encouraging for the fall supply. Peter Reinberg has a reputation for growing large quantities of Richmond roses, but judging from the supply of fancy Sunburst that are arriving at the store this week it seems as if the supply of the latter is equal to the re- ceipts of Richmond. Sunrise is also in good crop with this firm. Percy Jones is sure handling some violets nowadays and large quantities are now arriving daily from Rhine- beck, N. Y., which is famous as a vio- let center. Chrysanthemums are also seen in quantity at this store and business, according to the manager, is very satisfactory. Chas. Erne says that he wished Erne & Klingel's store was double in size, for their ever growing business demands more space. In addition to having a good run on all the seasona- ble cut flowers the demand for To- bak-ine, for which they are agents, is heavy. At John Kruchten's store chrysan- themums and roses are arriving in large quantities and the flowers are of the quality that find ready buyers. Gardenias are arriving here each day, but it is impossible at times to fill all the orders. J. A. Budlong is pleasing his custom- ers with white, yellow and pink chrys- anthemums and lily of the valley. The Budlong business has shown a big gain over last year, which probably accounts for the good humor that Philip Schupp and his right-hand man, Wm. Homberg, are in. At Bassett & Washburn's store the Queen of Autumn now reigns supreme and some fancy Comoleta and Chrys- olora are now the best buy. Mr. Wash- burn says that his firm will soon cut their first Alice Solomon chrysanthe- mums this week. "Pink Wonder," the new flower color that the J. B. Deamud Co. is handling, has wonderful effect on white chrys- anthemums and the proprietor is al- ways ready to prove its worth by giv- ing a demonstration at the store. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are again handling the fancy show chrysanthe- mums from the H. W. Buckbee green- houses at Rockford, which are always a factor at their store during the fall season. Kennicott Bros. Co. had a good sup- ply of late gladioli all week, which moved fairly well, considering that chrysanthemums and carnations have been plentiful for some time. At Joseph Ziska's store the demand for wire floral designs has been so great the past 14 days that it was al- most impossible to keep up with the orders. Elmer Sigwalt, the enterprising flor- ist of Arlington Heights, is both jus- tice of the peace and game warden of Elk Grove Township. D. E. Freres is ably assisted at his new store by his brother, Michael Freres, who likes the wholesale busi- ness first rate. The fall demand for baskets was never better with the Raedlein Basket Co. than it is now and the end is still far distant. Harry Blewitt, Will Timme and Jack Byers visited the Chicago Carna- tion Co.'s greenhouses at Joliet on Oc- tober 12. The Briggs Floral Co. reports busi- ness at its West Madison street store as very good with transient trade quite lively. Jack Byers, who has been with the Chicago Carnation Co. for some time, has tendered his resignation to A. T. Pyfer. Florists Interested in the newest and daintiest foliatres for Basket. Fernery and General Decorative uses, should get in touch with our up-to-date Art and Novelty Dept. Diana Grass, Blooming Bromus, Isolepis Grass, Fancy Adiantum, Palm Leaves, Artificial Roses, Mums, Etc. Have you heard about our Hallow'een Ruscus? A. L. Randall Co. 66 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing California CHRYSANTBEMCMS Of all kinds, colors, cjuality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde Si., San Francisco, Cal. Carl Ehrhardt of Park Ridge is ship- ping some fine home-grown single and double violets to this market. Carl Thomas' many friends are glad to find him back on the job at the A. L. Randall Co.'s store. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is on deck with its usual supply of fine American Beauty roses. 1913- The American Florist. 685 "FROM THE GROWER" AMERICAN BEAUTIES and All Kinds oi Roses flNo wholesale house to pass through — no re-packing — re-handling or delay, but roses with all their beauty retained, and as fresh and crisp as when cut from the plants. q We grow 1 00, 000 roses, 40, 000 of them Beauties. We grow great quantities of the new yellow roses — Ward and Sunburst. Double and single Killarneys and Rich- monds are largely grown, besides all the new kinds. flWe are delivering roses a thousand miles away the day after they are cut. Carefully selected and packed in wooden boxes, we ship as far as Oklahoma, North Dakota, New York and New Orleans. ^For years. New Castle has been famous for its roses, especially Beauties, but this is the first year that we are selling practically all our roses direct to the dealer. ^In addition to the superior quality and perfect ship- ping condition of our roses, notice the low price list. Besides, this price list is made monthly, and for Holi- days and is not changeable every day, as in the whole- sale houses. It allows you to figure ahead and know what to be sure of. We also have ' mums and carnations. ROSES DIRECT FROM THE GROWER OCTOBER PRICE LIST (NO CHANGE ALL MONTH) American Beauties- Stems 15 to 18 inch 10c eacli 20 to 24 inch 12y2C each 30 inch I5c each 36 inch and longer. ...20c each Sunburst 4 to 8 cents Ward 2 to 6 cents Fire Flame 4 to 10 cents Killarney 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 cents Richmond 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 cents Maryland 3 to 6 cents Bulgarie 3 to 6 cents Killarney Queen .4 to 10 cents Bon Silene 2 to 4 cents Kaiserin 4 to 6 cents Canadian Queen 2 to 4 cents Chrysanthemums 15 to 25 cents Carnations 2 to 4 cents Assorted lots of roses with 6 to 9 inch stem at $2 per 100 South Park Floral Co., (myer heller) New Castle, Ind. ''The Busiest House in Chicago. WE WANT TO TAKE AN INTEREST IN YOUR BUSINESS— ?? By showing you that we can supply everything that you need in Cut Flowers and Florists' Greens at the right price at all times. Send us your next telegram, no matter what it is for in the Florist line. Will make White Chrysanthemums a beautiful pink. Price $1.00 per bottle. DL^^^„ . I" D- Central 3154 rnOneSI Automatic 44-389 J. B. DEAMUD CO., 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 686 The American Florist. Oct. i8. H. VAN GELDER, Pres. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 £ast Randolph Street CHICAGO L. M. JONES, Secy. Ribbons and Cliiffons Our Specialty Would you ^et a brick layer to tune your piano ? Would you buy Porterhouse steak at a drug store ? Is it not true that a firm who makes a specialty of New York Violets can give you the best Violets? There are no better Violets than the ones we handle, and the service we give is such that only Specialists can give. You cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more, or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Violets Mums Beauties Roses Carnations - Greens Etc. Philip L. McKee says that the John C. Moninger Co. is figuring out a plan whereby it can charge for its esti- mates. As it is now the estimates are submitted free and a careful watch has disclosed the fact that only one out of three people who secure them become customers, which, in other words, means that the buyer pays for all three estimates. No doubt the other greenhouse manufacturing firms think likewise and would be willing to co- operate with the Moninger Co. to this extent. Somebody made Joe Einweck of the Bassett & Washburn force a present of an automobile one night last week, but after investigation Joe decided to turn the car over to the police, for it was evidently used by the auto bandits during their midnight raids, for it con- tained some burglar tools, which made Joe want to get rid of it as early as possible. As Joe was out with his lady friend that night, he did not wish to be questioned, hence the immediate hurry in notifying the officials. We are in receipt of copy of the final premium list of the annual exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held at the Art Insti- tute, November 5-7, in cooperation with the Horticultural Society and the Flor- ists' Club. Copies of the premium list can be had on application to C. W. Johnson, secretary of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America, Morgan Park, or R. J. Haight, 536 South Clark street. Mr. Haight's telephone num- ber is Wabash 1354. Henry Wittbold is having his share of the decorations which are now very numerous. Mr. Wittbold is recovering from a severe case of blood poison in the right hand, which is the result of a scratch from a rose thorn. The American Importing Co. is do- ing a big business in gold letters as well as the other supplies which it carries. Wire floral designs are now carried in stock. Mrs. B. M. Erbe and Mrs. J. W. Furberville of the Memphis Flower Shop, Memphis, Tenn., were here for a few days on business this week. Miss Fannie Rennison of the J. C. Rennison Co., Inc., Sioux City, la., has been at the Blackstone hotel the past week and visiting friends here. The E. C. Amling Co. is having a good call for the new rose Milady, which Wendland & Keimel are growing quite heavily. H. C. Blewitt is cutting daisies and has regular standing orders for all the flowers he can bring to the market. At George Reinberg's store Richmond are arriving in good supply, as well as American Beauty roses. Chas. W. McKellar reports the re- ceipts of orchids much larger, espe- cially Cattleya labiata. At Weiland & Risch's the demand for the newer roses keeps up, especial- ly for Mrs. Taft. A. E. Hunt of Evanston is entirely sold out of his Chicago White daisy plants. M. C. Gunterberg has been featuring fancy show chrysanthemums all week. Mrs. Tipton of Little Rock, Ark., is the guest of W. P. Kyle and wife. Visitors : O. V. Siebenthal, manager of the Rue Floral Company, Peoria; Paul M. Palez, Little Rock, Ark.; V. A. Cowgill, Salem, O.; Mrs. A. Guillaume, La Crosse, W^is.; John Evans, Rich- mond, Ind. CWcagfo Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel LaSalle, October 9. There was a good attendance, with President French in the chair. The picnic committee re- quested an extension of time and the club affiliation committee reported progress. Walter S. McGee gave an interesting and highly instructive talk on insecticides and fertilizers. The next meeting of the club will be held November 6, and as the annual fall flower show occurs the same week this will be ladies' night, arrange- ments for which will be announced later. Chicag'o Bowling:. COOK COUNTT FLOBISTS' LEAGTJE. The bowling league opened its sea- son at Bensinger's West Randolph street alleys on Wednesday, October 8, when a double-header was played. The team standings are as follows : "Won Lost Carnations . . 6 0 Orchids 3 3 Won Lost Koses 3 3 Violets 0 6 FIRST SERIES. Inividual and Team Scores. Carnations, Lorman ...151 188 136 Jacobs 181 158 156 A. Zech...201 222 182 Orcliidg. P. Ki-auss.170 196 170 OUinger ..151 93 133 J. Zeeh....l90 181 169 Totals... 533 568 474 Roses. Armstrong. 121 100 152 Byers 168 ISO 148 Wolf 128 119 126 Totals... 511 470 472 Violets. Cohen 125 136 115 Koehler ...114 153 160 Byers 114 153 160 Totals... 417 399 426 Totals... 353 442 435 SECOND SERIES. Orchids. Krauss ...166 137 172 OUinger ..108 117 149 J. Zech...l38 188 163 Carnations. Lorman ...210 123 179 Jacobs ....197 153 212 A. Zech...l97 165 196 Totals... 412 442 484 Roses. Armstrong. 118 115 130 Byers 162 176 193 Wolf 194 210 163 Totals. .604 441 587 Violets. Koehler . ..121 84 137 Cohen . . .146 106 95 Ayres ... .189 215 181 Totals... 474 501 486 Totals ..450 405 413 J9I3- The American Florist. G87 The Big Series Are Over and it is the general opinion of the majority of baseball fans that the best teams have won. We regret exceedingly that we were unable to attend any of the games, but this was impossible, for with us the old rule "BusinCSS Before Pleasure" always holds good. We hope, however, that the reader will not think for a moment that we are not in favor of the national pastime, for we are and there is nothing that we would like better than to discover the fountain of youth and hark back to the old days when we were but plain "kids" and play again on the back lot. Well, we have talked baseball enough and have a couple of more orders that just came in to get out, so we must make a long story short and ask somebody to MAKE A FOUR BASE HIT By Sending Their Orders To Us Just a few words more. October is here and we have all got to have some of the fall business. Our growers have added much glass during the past year, and are sending us as good stock as there is arriving in this market. This, coupled with our experienced selling force, places us in a position to give you the best in Beauties, Roses, Camations, Chrysanthe- mums, Fancy Ferns, Wild SmilaX, Galax and all other seasonable stock. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabasii Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES (Central 2571 I Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO MUMS, BEAUTIES CARNATIONS AND ROSES Extra Select Stock In Large Quantities. Our shipping business as well as our city trade has been steadily growing but with our increased supply of stock we are in position to handle several more regular orders. If you have not bought anything from us before you should do so as early as possible. We make no extravagant claims but let our stock speak for itself. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Agents for TO BAK-INE. 30 E. Randolph Street, L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. Illinois Notes. If the florists of the state would stop to consider what advertising value the Illinois state fair is to them there would be a good many of them help- ing this commendable enterprise by entering exhibits, etc. X don't know where you can for so little expense reach such a large mass of people. It is true a good many come from the rural districts, but they are to a cer- tain extent interested in our products. And this interest can be enlarged, so that It will be profitable also. The premiums offered are well worth going after, so resolve that you will make it a point to help this good cause by taking part in 1914. The following were in attendance in addition to those mentioned previously : Wm. C. Schantz, Pekin. Louis J. Becker, Peoria. Bruno Juerjens, Peoria. Harry Hoffman, Jacksonville. Charles Frank and wife. Beards- town. Robert Frank, Beardstown. It is a pleasure to be able to report that stock in roses, chrysanthemums and carnations throughout central Illi- nois is in fine condition. I do not know when I have seen a cleaner lot of carnation plants, and as to size they could not be much better. After suf- fering in the field for the want of water, when housed they took hold at once. Very little trouble has been ex- perienced with stem rot. Chas. Loveridge, the popular chief executive of the I. S. F. A., was swamped with work the days he would most have liked to be at leisure to at- tend the fair flower show at Spring- field. I do not know when I saw his 688 The American Florist. Oct. i8. Chrysanthemums and Roses In all the leading varieties. Exceptionally fine stock for shipping orders. This stock will make and hold you customers. CARNATIONS There are none better to be had than those that we are now offering. In addition to the above stock we handle all other seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens and would like nothing better than to have you send us a trial order. We honestly believe that we can supply you with the best stock in the market at reasonably fair prices. Try us on an order today. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 162 N. WABASH AVE. L. D. Phone Central 6269 CHICAGO, ILL. stock look any better. At the present time they are busy erecting a large greenhouse for growing of violets. A severe storm passed over Peters- burg accompanied by hail. Thos. Salveson had the good fortune to be just outside of its path. He lost a lit- tle glass from the high winds that raged at the time. J. A. Nelson & Co., Beardstown, have the addition of a new house that will partly help take care of an in- creasing business. It will be devoted to the growing of sweet peas. A. Cowan has taken on the retail store of the Phenix Nursery Co., Bloomington. St. Louis. FKOST BADLY NEEDED. "Wholesalers, retailers and growers alike will welcome a frost. The past week saw all kinds of stock piled up on the counters of the wholesalers with the exception, perhaps, of carna- tions, which if good stock brought fair prices. The growers of outdoor stock, however, will not reap a har- vest, as prices appear to be so low that they hardly pay to cut. Especial- ly is this true of dahlias. Roses in general have been a glut. Long Amer- ican Beauty are somewhat plentiful. The shorter and medium grades are somewhat scarce. A few late gladioli and tuberoses are seen. Asters are over and dahlias and early chrysan- themums are taking their place. Vio- lets are in increased supply, but the warm weather hurts their sale and keeping qualities. Many shipments should have been dumped before ever reaching the wholesale house. A fine lot of lily of the valley and a limited supply of lilies are seen. There is a good demand for greens. NOTES. The St. Louis Florists' Club met last Thursday, October 9, at Odd Fellows' Hall, promptly at 2 o'clock. Appli- cations for membership were received from John S. Carter, president of the Nicotine Co., and Phillip Goebel, Jr., grower at Kirkwood. Adolph Janeke spoke on the proposed spring flower slaow. The secretary was Instructed to send notices at next meeting of the club for discussion and voting on the show. Ernst Strehle, superintendent of parks, and John Moritz, superin- tendent of greenhouses at Forest park, were present and spoke In favor of the show. W. S. Wells talked on deco- Flower Baskets LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTIES Mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20 00 or $50 00 sample lot. Every one a seller. :: :: :: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. WANTED ! ' Violet Shippers By one of the best and most reliable Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Houses. Our customers are big violet buyers. We need a large quantity of stock to fill their orders. You need the weekly returns from their sales. Address Key 903, care American Florist, Chicago, III. rative ferns, after which came the big discussion on growing carnations and the financial gain to the grower. Fred. Ammann of Edwardsville, 111., and Pierre Schneider joined in the discus- sion, which will be resumed at next meeting. The Mullanhy Florists at their downtown store are making a specialty of special window displays. These are changed daily and attracting much at- tention, and always introducing some- thing new to their patrons and general public. Max Hersz, while returning from the German centennial parade on a crowd- ed street car, was jostled and his pocket was picked. Max grabbed the thief, recovered the wallet and handed the thief over to the police. Jessie Wright, formerly with the Diemer Floral Co., and last with Schoenle Floral Co., has opened up a store. Jessie is a very fine and ef- ficient designer and should make good. Alex. Siegel had special sales of roses Friday and Saturday at 10 cents a dozen. Alex, is all smiles and happy once again now that he can have a fresh start at the bargain counter. Young & Sons had a splendid decora- tion at the Veiled Prophet ball. Large I 19^3- The American Florist. 689 White-Yellow-Pink CHRYSANTHEMIS I,arge supply of choice blooms fit for the exhibition table. Order today. Still retains its name and is as yet unequalled for quality anywhere. The grade we are now cutting is far superior to that which we won first prize with at the Chicago Flower Show. Always bear in mind that Budlong's Blue Ribbon Valley is best and costs no more than inferior stock. BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Extraordinary large crops enable us to fill all orders with strictly fresh flowers. Place an order with us now and you will be satisfied with the choice stock that we supply you with. None such stock obtainable elsewhere at our prices. Order todaj-. Valley Harrisii Beauties Roses Carnations J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of GUT FLOWERS Sprengeri Plumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns BEST LINE IN AMERICA Particular florists everywhere realize the absolute necessity of Raedlein's Baskets when turning out their best work. There is a reason. Send for a $10.00, $25.00 or $50.00 sample order and you will have the secret. Order today. :RaoclloiJ3. :Ba^«»l5:©t Co. MANUFACTURERS 713-717 Milwaukee Avenue, - Chicago, 111. quantities of fine chrysanthemums and American Beauty roses were used. Jim Arado was the decorator. During a windstorm last week sev- eral panes of glass were broken at the greenhouse adjoining the store of Alex- ander Waldbart & Sons. The damage amounted to about $25. Joseph Fey of Kirkwood Is bring- ing some California violets to H. G. Berning. At present t"he blooms are small, but with cooler weather he ex- pects a fine crop. R. C. Hayes has returned to the employ of MuUanphy Florists. He is now at the downtown store as stock clerk and decorator, in which line he is very efficient. C. A. Kuehn had a splendid supply of lily of the valley, cosmos and some good Ainerican Beauty roses and other fancy stock. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. tables are daily covered with cosmos, dahlias and roses. These hot days stock in order to move had to be sold cheap. Kalish Bros, are out with a new car. These boys are hustlers and have a good location. They do their share of the trade. Joseph A. Paquette, formerly of Chi- cago, is now in the employ of Mul- lanphy Florists at their new downtown store as designer. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. always seem to be busy. Their delivery car is well crowded on every trip east and west. George H. Angermueller had the fin- est lot of orchids seen in many a day. He disposed of many for the Veiled Prophet ball last Tuesday. W. S. Wells will occupy the store formerly occupied by Mrs. Mary Os- tertag. It is in a good location and there is little competition. The Grand Leader had a special sale of Killarney roses at 19 cents a dozen. Frank Bucksart had the over- seeing and buying of the stock. F. C. Weber is a daily buyer at the markets. He uses large quantities of American Beauty roses, violets and other choice varieties of flowers. Louis A. Giger, formerly of this city, but now with J. F. Wilcox & Co., of Council Bluffs, la., spent a few days here visiting friends recently. The funeral of Adolphus Busch will use a multitude of flowers. It Is ex- pected to take place Saturday, October 18. All florists expect a big trade. F. H. Weber has a very pretty store and is doing a fine trade. W. F. 690 The American Florist. Oct. i8. BIG LI8T OF BARGAINS GET IN ON THIS OFFER. BUY A GOOD SUPPLY WHILE THE PRICES ARE LOW. GOLD PEARL PURPLE LETTERS Per 100 No. 1, Gold, 114 in $0.45 No. 2, Gold. 1 in 40 No. 3, Gold, % in 35 No. 100, Purple, II4 in 65 No. 30, Purple, ?^ in 45 No. 1000, Pearl, II4 in 60 Compartment box free of charge with orders for 1000 letters. If you are short just a few charac- ters of a style, we attend to your wants. SCRIPTWORDS PAPER Glue on the back , most effective , cheap- est and appropriate for ribbon work. SCRIPTWORDS GOID-PURPLE Two and a half cents each word. Ten of a kind in a package. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Artificial Cape Flowers, best quality, $4.00 per lOOj. Better than Immor- telles. Ready for binding on your wreaths. WAX AND CREPE ROSES A Urge variety from $1.50 to $5 00 per 100. MET At FUNERAL WREATHS with Porcelain Roses and Forget-me- nots. We have a finely assorted stock to suit everybody, at prices ranging from 25c to $2 00 each MAGNOLIA LEAVES Positively the best in America. Not cheap, but A-1 quality. $1.25 per carton of 1000 leaves. Red, Bronze, Green. Fresh Stock. Ready for Delivery Now. JAPANESE CHIDA BASKETS Finest assortment ever imported. Our $5.00 assortment pleasesthe most discriminating buj'er. MOSS-AZTEC POTTERY The most attractive decoration for Floral Displays, at same time a most profitable seller. Our 21 piece assort- ment for $5.75 has proved a winner to every retailer who purchased same. WIRE FLORAL DESIGNS Having arranged with one of the oldest wiregoods manufacturers to handle hisoutput, wearenowin aposi- tion to cater to all of your wants in this line. Lowest prices and best quality. Correspond with us. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Cincinnati. PRICES MODEEATE. Last week proved to be only an or- dinary one. The opening and the close were good, but the intervening days were rather slow. The warm bright weather was the most direct cause, for it brought in heavier cuts of nearly all sorts of blooms. At the same time the demand in everything fell off slightly. Only moderate prices rule in most lines. The rose supply continues large and steady. For several days last week these flowers were almost a glut. The bulk of the offerings are Pink and White Killarney. Some ex- cellent Richmond and Taft are also coming' into the market. The demand for American Beauty has changed and does not now take up all of an or- dinary supply. Prices therefore are naturally not high. Carnations are in a much better supply than they were up to the time of last writing. For several days these have been generally enough easily to go around. On some days the supply is easily more than sufficient for requirements. Chrysan- themums are not as yet in a very large supply. Those that do come in sell readily at good figures. The large part of the offerings are wljite. The pink and yellow have been up to this time rather limited. The chances are, how- ever, that from the date of this writ- ing there will be a great influx of chrysanthemums that will sooner or later crowd the market. Easter lilies are good, but in a rather short supply. The limited receipts of these flowers make them good property for the wholesalers who have them. The ■choice dahlias continue to clean up well at fair prices. Shorter and smaller stock does not sell as nicely. Cosmos finds a fair market. Lily of the valley and orchids are offered in limited quantities. The green goods market is adequately supplied in all lines except smilax, which is con- tinuing to run short of the call. CLTJB MEETING. Tlie Cincinnati Florists' Society held its monthly meeting at the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange Monday evening. Jas. Allen, Ed. Schumann and Alex. Ostendorp entertained with refresh- ments. Fred Murphy was elected to membership. The society, upon the invitation of Fred Backmeier, decided to hold the next meeting at his home. NOTES. C. E. Critchell has been receiving some fine violets and carnations from L. Pfeiffer Sons. Jos. Hill of Richmond, Ind., was in the city last week. P. J. dinger went to New Castle, Ind., on Tuesday of this week. O. B. Murphy has been cutting some very fine cosmos. Alfred Forder is laid up with blood poisoning. Visitors: L. A. Thomas, Troy; Ru- dolf and Wm. Lodder, Hamilton. H. Cleveland. stock; more plentiful. The extremely warm weather has made a great change in the market conditions. All grades and varieties of roses were more than plentiful. Dahlias, too, arrived in large quanti- ties. Quite a difference from last week. Carnations also were plentiful, though not equal to the demand. Pink chrysanthemums are the only color that are at all plentiful; a few white are also seen. American Beauty roses were the most in demand during the Jewish holidays. A good crop of Sun- burst and Ward roses is on and stock was never better. American Beauty roses, too, are showing better form than for some time. Lily of the valley will be more plentiful from now on. NOTES. Mrs. Geo. W. Smith entertained at her home on Lake avenue a number of women florists and wives of florists Thursday, October 9. Those present were : Miss Hester Getz, Mrs. Priest, Mrs. Q. Potter, Mrs. Frank Friedly, Mrs. Herman Knoble, Mrs. Clarence Meyers, Mrs. Tim. Smith, Mrs. Her- bert Bates, Mrs. Geo. Bates, Mrs. C. Kirchner, Mrs. T. J. Kirchner, Miss K. O'Connor and Miss Nettie Heideman. The object was the forming of a Women Florists' Club, run on the same general lines as the Cleveland Florists' Club. Red roses for a wedding, stolen from the automobile of Fred Steinbrenner, florist at 7732 Lorain avenue, Friday afternoon, started a search by Mr. Steinbrenner and the police that re- sulted in finding the flowers in a flour barrel. Two women, who had been seen taking the flowers from the ma- chine, were traced to a house on West Eighty-third street, where the flowers were found. Fall planting of trees will be started by . the city forestry department this week. Thousands of maples and syca- mores have been purchased by City Forester Boddy for the parks and streets. Bramley & Sons' baseball team won the championship for "Class B" in the C. A. B. A. They now chal- lenge any florists' team or amateur team in the city. Mrf. Chris. B. Wllhelmy Is at St. Alexis hospital, where she underwent a severe operation. Miss Ruth Mercer won first prize In the street masquerade Thursday even- ing. C. F. B. 19J3- The American Florist. 691 Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ""^fSA^ "'"' Selling Agents for OVE GN ATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICACO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Cleveland Florists' Club. A well attended meeting was held Monday evening, October 13, at the Florists' Club rooms. Many things that were Important regarding the fall flower show were discussed. Chairman Knoble of the publicity committee asks every florist or grower who has room for a banner advertising the show to call him up at once, so banners can be delivered at once. The following florists have been appointed on com- mittees for the fall show : Publicity — H, B. Knoble, H. B. Jones, Geo. Bates. Decorative — Chas. Russell, F. C. W. Brown, Timothy Smith. Staging — Frank Friedly, Herb. Bates, Leonard Utzinger. Reception— Geo. W. Smith, C. M. Wagner, T. J. Kirchner. City Forester Boddy Is chairman of all committees. The club also gave permission to the newly organized Women Florists' Club to use the club rooms for their next meeting. A circular letter received by several of the growers In and around Cleve- land, coming from Springfield, and signed by such well-known firms as the Good & Reese Co., the Geo. H. Mellen Co. and others, asking financial aid In a test case against the state, which is suing the Mellen Co. for taxes on growing plants and cut flowers, was read before the club and prompt action was taken to help the florists. Nearly one hundred dollars was pledged or paid In the same evening. The taxing of greenhouses and growing stock Is a very large and complex problem, and J.a BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESAU ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ^,„,„^, „, A Specialty Grower of CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMe HowcrMi^lteU Chicago, Oct. 15. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00 35-in 3 00 30in 2 50 28in 2 00 15-20 in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 CO •• White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " ■ Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@I2 00 " Radiance 3 00@12 GO " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Melody 3 00@10 00 ■■ Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@12 00 ■■ Milady 3 00@12 00 " Mrs.Jardine 3 00@10 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 (i0@12 00 Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Cattleyas....perdoz.,6 0P@S7 5C Chrysanthemums, doz,,$1.50@$4.00 Gardenias •.... " 2.00® 4.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Valley 3 fO@ 5 00 Violets SO to 75 25 S0@2 00 1 25 2 00 75 Adiantum Croweanum Boxwood per lb. Ferns per 1000. 1 Galax " Leucothoe Mexican Ivy. . . .per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50@ 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone. Central 3284. all growers will benefit or suffer ac- cording to the decision rendered. Ohio greenhouse men would like to hear through the columns of this paper from growers in other states as to how their growing stock is taxed. C. F. B. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire DBSigns and Wholssali Florists' Supplies Write tor Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond KlUamey and White KUlamey roses. AH orders given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist lohan writing WietorBros. g;^°'|,\=i«j CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders eiven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist leAen wriHng HOERBER BROS. gSSrSt cm Flowers Telephone Randolr?' 2758. Greenhouses: OES PLAINES, ILL. store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing r GROWERS •"SHIPPERS ' ^CUT FLOWERS" ^» IM NO. WABASH AS^*W Mention the American Florist when writing 692 The American Florist. Oct. i8. Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. ffllLWAUEEE, WIS. HOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS i?A,Y^'&es, ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies ana Eyerytling In season always on land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiflfon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Fine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. TOO MUCH STOCK. A change has come over the situa- tion. In place of a scarcity of some things there is a great plenty of every- thing, and far too much in many lines for the demand. The weather the past week has been mild and very humid. This brought the dahlias along with a rush and they were sent in by the thousand where but a hundred or two were found before. The street men fairly carted them away on Friday and Saturday. One of these gentry claimed to have purchased 30,000. Price? Well, there was no price. The decks had to be cleared and no spot cash offer was refused. There were also too many roses. The cuts are now much larger and with the great quantities of dahlias in competition they will pile up. Chrysanthemums are now another factor. The past week has seen a great increase in the production. Polly Rose and Pacific Su- preme with Chrysolora, Comoleta and a few others make up quite an assort- ment of colors. Some specials are as large as the later flowering sorts and bring good prices. Easter lilies are plentiful and easing off in price. Lily of the valley is rather in excess of the demand. Cattleyas have been almost a drug, selling low in quantity lots. Violets are getting much bet- ter in quality. Hudson River doubles have begun to arrive. NOTES. The sport of My Maryland exhibited by George Burton at the last meeting of the Florists' Club deserves more than passing notice. It is a beautiful flower much the same in form as its parent, but in color it closely resem- bles the well-known President Carnot, being, if anything, a shade deeper. The foliage is quite distinct, being a mat green, that is, a green without gloss. Mr. Burton says it blooms quite as freely as My Maryland. It is a beautiful thing and will certainly find a place in the market. Edw. Towill of Hillside also has the same rose, the result of a sport with him. "We be- lieve it is to be christened Aurora. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1246. 448 Mil waukee p. 0. Box 2oe. St.. Milwaukee,Wis. VloMe Hover MM'Kel>s Philadelphi.\, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@1.S 00 •■ Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 •• Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00(g 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 1 00® 2 00 Snapdraeons 4 00® 6 00 SweetPeas 75® 1 00 .Asters 2 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums S 00@25 00 Dahlias 1 00@ 4 CO .■Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburg, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No.l 8 00 •• Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 •■ Richmond 2 00® 6 00 '■ Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 ■■ Lady Alice Stanley 3 00® 8 00 Dahlias 2 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Asters 4 00 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays per bunch, .35@40 Chrysanthemums,. .per doz,, 1 50® 2 00 Milwaukee, Oct, 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25®3 00 " White and Pink Killarney, 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00®10 00 ■• Tafts 300@1000 " Mrs. Chas, Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Easter Lilies 15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00®25 00 Asters 75® 2 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Asparagus per string, SO " Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $1 SO Mr. Towill has several seedlings of great promise, one a single red, a beau- tiful flower, and a deep pink that looks as if headed for the front rank. George Barton, in his address on assuming the oiEce of vice-president RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers Growers' Supplies Pot Labels, Hose, Mastica, Putty, Bulbs, Thermometers, Knives (Kunde), Glass Cutters, Bone Meal, Evergreen Fertili- zer, Insecticides, etc. Any of your needs we can supply. Minneapolis, Minn. Fresh Cut Valley AT AU TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^rl?.^"'' 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. BOUQUET PINS In all colors, suitable to florists, 3 in, and 4H in, long, per doz J0,15 Per gross $1,25 Sgrosslotsat 1.05 3 gross lots at 1.15 10 gross lots at 1.00 Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, "=°'-|!§fe!sT 1324 Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. of the Florists' Club, advocated two meetings a month, the regular busi- ness meeting the first Tuesday, and on the third Tuesday night a social even- ing to be enjoyed in the various games of the club rooms. Something is need- ed to wake up the members in this line and this idea is worthy of a trial. jgi3. 1 HE American rLORisT. o93 ' CaTTLEVaS, $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. ' At this price we will furnish you all fine selected Howers, that are well worth the money. At this price we will furnish you all fine selected Howers, that are well worth the money. Gardenias, the best, $3.00 doz.; Gardenias, medium, $2.00 doz. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., n w^^o^'vi^^dlfl^ests Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by floffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kalserlns. Valley and Gladiolus. The Robert Craig Co. is rushed with orders for its quality plant stock, many dealers with greenhouse space filling up now by the freight routes while the weather is favorable, rather than run the risk of frost later on. Their cyclamen and flowering begonia plants are ahead of anything ever seen in this market. The Wanamaker store had a sale of fine house plants the past week. They were placed in one of the main aisles and quite a business appeared to be done. Boston ferns, crotons, dracsenas and palms were the leaders. The M. Rice Co. is having a run on wedding outfits, wedding gates, kneel- ing stools and other such fixtures, all made in their factory, original designs. They were never before so busy at this season. Bdw. Dornheim, now with Berger Bros., is kept busy with his old friends in the trade. Large quantities of dahlias and chrysanthemums are han- dled here daily. American Beauty roses and dahlias are leaders at the Leo Niessen mar- ket. Dahlias still go out in immense quantities. Cattlej^as are also a fea- ture. Special American Beauty roses and chrysanthemums were the features with Edward Reid the past week. K. New Brunswick, N. J. One of the notable institutions of this city that should interest the flor- ist trade of the country is the Bruns- wick Refrigerating Co. This firm has recently installed cold storage plants in several leading New York city stores. The Middlebush Rosery is a new store at 34] George street, recently opened by B. C. Matthes, who also has greenhouses at Middlebush. John Clark has a neat retail store at 77 Church street, where he also keeps birds and goldfish for sale. Princeton, N. J. At the rose range of Stockton & Howe there is a fine crop of roses in sight. The My Maryland are partic- ularly good, but this does not detract from the quality of other varieties. The entire cut of this range is han- dled by Berger Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa. John Heermans has a very neat store on Nassau street and a consid- erable Tglass area on Spruce street. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Klctunond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, . : : BOSTON, MASS. 1 VlioMe Ho¥erMM'KeU Buffalo, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@2S 00 fancy 15 00020 00 extra 10 00@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No.2 3 00@ 400 " Pink Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 ■' White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 7 00 ■• Aaron Ward 3 00@ 5 00 ■' Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 " Killarney Queen 4 00@ 6 00 '■ Hillingdon 4 00@ 7 00 '• Sunburst 4 00® 8 00 " Bonsilene 3 00® 4 00 " Safrano 3 00® 4 00 '■ Richmond 3 00® 8 00 '• Milady 3 00® 6 00 Snapdragon 2 00® 4 00 Swainsona 75® 1 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00@20 00 Asters 50® 2 00 Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Violets 60® 75 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35® SO Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 00 B03T0N, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 000 S 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 8 00 ■ ' Double White Killarney. . . 10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special. . . 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 ■■ Cardinal 2 00®10 00 ■■ Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lilyof the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati. Oct. 15. Roses, Beauty per doz. $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 •• Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 ■■ My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 •• Perle 2 00® 8 00 ■' Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■■ Taft .' 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Asparagus Plumosus.. per bch., 25c Carnations 1 ™® ? 50 Dahlias 2 094* 4 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets SO® 75 Orchids $6.00@$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. l.SO® 3.00 per doz. l;"'l'-|.^€.^ YORK Give Us a Trial We Can Piease You. A Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in StocJt . WM. F. KASTING CO. j New York. Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra and fancy... 8 OOolO 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 3 00@ 5 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 8 00@10 UO extra... 4 00@ 5 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 00® 2 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00® 3 CO No. land No. 2.. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 8 Ol@10 00 '■ Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 5l@ 6 00 " Richmond 1 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft SO® 600 " Mrs, Chas, Russell 1 0C@10 00 Cattleyas 15 Oi @iO 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii,, 5 Of@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 50@ 2 50 Adiantiura Croweanum and Hybndum 30® 50 Asparagus Plumosus..,.doz. bchs. 1 50® 2 00 Smilax Doz. strings, 1 00® 1 50 Dahlias 25® 1 50 Chrysanthemums, doz„ $1.25@$2.00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Violets 10c@15c Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies. Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Siiipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Coosignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, & W. 26th St„ New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clocli every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary- Mention the American Florist tohan writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERaRBENS and Mosses. Decorating Material tor Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when loHMitf 696 The American Florist. Oct. iS. BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get ttie Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours vvas the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDDRFER & CO. i^i^li^. Pliiladelplila, Pa. Gladiolus Bulbs ' my Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them SEE THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS By Mathew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Washington. At the meeting of the Florists' Club Tuesday, October 7, some new chrys- anthemums were shown. They were grown by C. H. Totty of Madison, N. J., but were sent to Mr. Totty by Jean Nonin, a French grower, for the pur- pose of trying their growth in Amer- ica. Among the varieties ?hown were La Sorn H. H. Crane, Mme. A. Nonin, A. Barkman, Carrie Chaldrom, Mignon, Crimson Pride, Normandie, Pearl Cha- Ijrellionise, La Aisne, La Cygne and Helena. The florists of this city are wishing for a heavy frost, so it will kill some of the outside stock, such as dahlias and cosmos. Dalhias were sold at the city markets October 11 for five cents a bunch, while you could take home all the cosmos you could carry away for 10 cents, and good stock at that, but the retail stores had to pay $1.20 per dozen bunches for cosmos and $1.00 a hundred lor dahlias. Geo. Shaffer keeps on the move al- ways. There is always something go- ing on at this store. George says wed- ding decorations have had his artists working overtime this week to keep up with orders. Some of the stores look very attrac- tive with their oak foliage, chrysan- themums and crotons, which make a very pretty combination. Theo. Diedrich is sending in some chrysanthemums and also some very good violets. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. The MEYER Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral desiens, tying bunches, etc, is The Only Article That Should Be Used by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The Meyer Silkaline was the first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best bouses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— Meyer's Silkaline— to be sure of getting tlie genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color, $1.25 per lb. Sizes "F" fine, "FF" medium, and "FFF" coarse. JOHNCMEYER THREAD CO., n^^M^rse^'st' Lowell, Mass. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, (or bunching violets, and also for tying tancy boxes Barlapped or Wired by bale, ton or carload. Order your winter supply now. Write for Special Prices and for our Fall Book for Florists. STORE, CHICAGO. Sphagnum MOSS VAUGHAN'S SEED FERNS, GREEN GALAX and LEUCOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. NEW CROP NOW READY. Dagger and Fancy Ferns.... 80c per ICOO; case of 5.000, $3.50 Green Galax 50c per 1000: case of 10.000. 4.00 Green Leucothoe (long) per 1.000. 2.00 Green Leucothoe (short) per 1,000. 1.00 When in a hurry, wire us at Elk Park, N. C. ELK GALAX & FERN CO., BXNNERS ELK, N. C. George Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28ttl St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Uay/ Ynrll Telephone 1202 Madison Square. """ ' "' " Mention the American Florist when writing WILD SMILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing BOWLING SCORES. • G. Shaffer 142 172 176 G. C. Dalgllsh 139 155 177 W. Smith 109 111 121 A. Shaffer 164 121 160 E. Neidemauskl 19S 125 165 Visitors : John Bubaok, represent- ing Schloss Bros., New York; M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia,' Pa.; I. Rosnoski, repre- senting the H. F. Mitchell Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. G. C. D. GOLDnSH Asstd. sizes. Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2 50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. £. A. B£AV£N, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing 19^3- The American Florist. 697 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. Xv E> B O li IIj: S Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and tbe Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Estsblistaed In 1867. ^mSM. nojusr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACIHTIES IN THE CITY Uent'.'^n th>; American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" a and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. 1. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY Mention the A merican Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L. L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. L4NGE, 26 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. FROM NEW TORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 19, FROM MONTREAL, Sicilian, Allan. FROM BOSTON, Cretic. White Star, 11 a. ni. October 20. Egi'emoDt Castle, Barber. October 21. FROM BOSTON, Arabic, White Star, 2 p. m. Rotterdam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilbelm II, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. October 28, Kroonland, Bed Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Mauretania, C'unard. FROM BALTIMORE, Brandenburg, North Ger.- Lloyd, 2 p. m. October 23. Cedric, White Star, 12 noon.' Ivernia, Cunard. AmeriUa, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. Grosser Kurfuerst, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a, m. Oscar II, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. October 24. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red Star, 10 a. m. October 25. California, Anchor, 2 p. m., Pier 64, North River. Olympic, White Star, 2 p FROM MONTREAL daylight, (irai^ Waldersee, Ham.-Amer., 2 p. m. Verona, Navlgazione, Pier 74, North River. Eastern Prince, Prince. Tagus, Royal Mail. Saturnia, Donaldson, at ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TPEIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gu; Sts. All orders receive prnmot attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Young ANugent Telephone 2065-2O66 Madison Sonarc. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists XTTTIAT' V/M^IT Wc are in the Heart Of WliiW lUKJV And g;ive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and designs solioited lor delivery in any part ol Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone nnd Telegraph orders 61)ed promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET 698 The American Florist. Oct. i8. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Eafablished 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Uention the A mertcan FlorUt tohen writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Obo, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO AU ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Ploral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 W6*t S9th Street Adjoinlnsf Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delirery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. N. 1. Ind. Mich. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Jloines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, Archlas Floral Co., Sedalla, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Kewar''-, N, J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Blactsistoue, Washington. D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breltmeyer'a Sons, John, Detroit, Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H.. Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard'3, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grlmm-Gorly, St. Louis. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg, F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kitt, Robert, 1725 Gtestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Lcborlus, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Ales., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newarts, N, J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store. Portland, Me. Rock, Wm. L. Flower Co.. Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, I'oughkeepsle, N. Y. Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., CM cago. Scbllng, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids. Mich. Stumpp, George SI., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co.. Dallas, Tex. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville. Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 737 Buckingham PI. cago. Wolfslilll Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Angeles, Catlf. Young & Nugent, New York. Y. Ctl- Loa Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desij^ns. fligh Grade Cut Blooms. OUDE BIIOS.CO. FLORISTS l2l4rSTNM WASKlHOTOHOa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Mvrray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermaiifl Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Denver, Colo. Park J. A, VALENTINE, JT^lOrvU wO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Jhe Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM -GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T, D. t9J3- The American Florist. 699 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. IFRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I • 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. I I • •OBi PhUadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. PerBonal Attention to all Orders. tfonMsn fho Amerioan Fltyriat loftsn wriUng Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Uention the ii merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grjmd Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs, ni.......iu:ii M» Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninlll, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist lohen wriUng New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fiftli Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANID EUCLID AVENUE IMembers of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtrce. Boston — Thos. F. Galyin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y.— "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. ButEalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Butfalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — ^A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Witthold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertemann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Koek Flower Co. La Cross, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Kock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Woltskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Teun. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Dnerr. Newark, N. J.— PhlUips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schllng, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famam St. Philadelphia— Eobert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Eochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Bnckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco- J. E. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. Established 1 849 David Clarke's Sons FIORAL DECORATORS 2 1 39-2 1 4 1 Broadway, i552Tr5g3°c°crun.ou. ClioiCB Cut Fiowors. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. 1.0S Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-towD florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros* The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best ee Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and euarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. CCPollworthCo. wm Improper Wiscoiiain care of vonr orders In »▼ ■»*.«^*a»»*a 700 The American Florist. Oct. i8. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. tefs CORPORATEO) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones : Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o'Ghicago and Sub- urbs to msix--' ct. '/ All orders carefully filled 3y[l^j(Jlson St under the supetTision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AW orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Fre^ao (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Member ol The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1&1S Famum St telephones 1419 ramvm 31. 1501andL1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Waiiam L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER n I J ■■ I J I Both Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. phones. Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYER, FLORIST, EIL".'^" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. BrEMlNGHAM, ALA. — An effort is be- ing made to bring the 1914 meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural So- ciety, which will be held in January, to this city. PAEKEBSBUEG, W. VA. — Chas. P. Dud- ley, who will open a retail florist store in the Union Trust and Deposit Co. building in the near future, has ac- quired land upon which he will erect a greenhouse plant in the spring. CtEVElAND, O. — Frank J. Schoen, store manager, and Franlc A. Fried- ley, greenhouse manager, of the James Eadie Co., have talten over the firm, which they will continue under the old name. They are both well known in the trade, and their past records as- sure the success of the company. They have issued an attractive announce- ment of their formal opening, the date being October 15. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uam Ynrlr P.ifv Grand Central Terminal "<'" lU'R UHj The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWARI E Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Re^rular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. AVire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. VIRGIN — 838 — I R W I ra , CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. °"*"?aTed ^oVbT'""^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Term. Geny Bros. 212 FUtb Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TEN ^9^3- The American Florist. 701 LARGE ASSORTMENT OE BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS Select What You Need From This List and Let Us Have Your Order as Early as Possible. This Stock Is of Fine Quality and Sure to Give Satisfaction. Boston Fern. FERNS. Boston— Each Doz. Per 100 4-inch $1.50 512.00 5-lnch 3.00 25.00 6-lnch 6.00 7-inch 9.0O 8-inch ?1.00 12.00 9-lnch 1.50 18.00 Larger specimens at $2.00, $2.60 and up each. Hanging Basinets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Whitman!, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Christmas Plants CHKYSANTHEMUMS. Pompons, single large white, pink, double yeUow anddonble wlute,5 in.,per doz., $2.00 6-in " 3.00 7-in each, 50c. CYCLAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior; 5-in per doz. $3.00 6-in " 6.00 EASTER ROSES. Roses — Hiawatha, in 5-In. pots.per doz, Lady Gay, in 5-In. pots " Tausendschon, in 4-In. pots.. '* Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots. . *• Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots.. ** Salleroi Geraniums, stocis plants 3-in per doz., 75c; per 100, 2.40 2.40 1.8« 2.4* 6.00 HYDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 6-in per doz., $3.60 and 4.20 Peppers. Celestial, with fruit, S in., doz. 2.00 Poinsettia Pulcherrima,2-in., per 100 $5.00 Primula ohconica, 3-in Primula ohconica, 4-in Pteris Wimsetti, 2-in Pteris Wimsetti, 3-in Pteris Ouvardi, 4-ln g.OO 8.0* 3.0» 6.00 8.00 BAY TREES. stem 12-14-lnch 2-ft. 2-ft. 1-ft. 3-ft. 3-ft. Standard. Crown 18-inch 12-lnch 18-lnch 24-2e-inch 20-22-inch 26-inch BOXWOODS. Bach $4.00 4.00 B.OO «.00 6.00 7.«0 Bach Bushes for Fall Delivery — 12 Inches high, 30c; IB-lnch., 40c; IS-inch $ 0.60 Bushes, 2y3-ft l.JB Bushes, 3 -ft 1.7B Standard, 20 to 24-in. crown 3.50 Standard, 24 to 30-ln. crown B.OO Standard, 3-ft. 6 in. crown g.OO Globular, 3 ft. high 8.«0 Obelisk, 5-ft 12.00 Pyramid, 5-ft $5.00 te 6.00 Poinsettia. MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaxia excelsa, 4-in per doz., $ 6.00 Araucaria excelsa, B-in., 3-4 tiers " ».00 Araucaria excelsa, 6-in " 11.00 Anrauoaria exoelsa compaota, e-ln each, $1.2B and Areca lutescens, 3-ln., 3 plants in a pot per doz, ArecA lutescens, 4-in., 3 plants in a pot " Areca lutescens, 6-in each, Asparagua plumosus, 2-in per 100, Asparagus plumosus, S-in " Asparagus plumosus, 4 in per del., Asparagus scandens deflexus, 8-in eack. Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each, $3.00 «Hd Aspidistra, green, 4-ln. (dwarf ), per d«z.$3.00 Aspidistra, green, 5-iB each, .35 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf .10 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 7Bc op Aspidistra, Tariegated per leaf , .IB Aspidistra, Tariegated cacfc, $1.25 up Cyrtomium faloatum, 5-in each, $ •.25 6-in " .3B 1.60 2.00 3.00 1.50 3.«0 6.0« l.E* .BO 4.00 MISCELLANEOUS— Continued. Clematis Jaokmanl, extra atrens, 6-ln each, .35 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln per doz., $1.75; per lOO, 14.00 3-iD per doz. 2.50 Conifers, assorted, 18-24-in each, 1.00 Conifers, assorted, 3-3%-ft " 1.50 Cycas revoluta, each . .15c, 2Bc, 35c, 150c, 75c, $1.00 & 1.50 Latania Borbonica, 2-iu per 100, 6.00 Pandanus Yeitchii, 4-ln per daz., 6.00 Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per d«z., S.OO Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per 100, 6.00 Dracaena indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3.0# Dracaena indivisa, 6-ln each, 1.00 Dracaena indivisa, 7-in '* 1.25 Dracaena Viotoriae, 7-in., 20 In. -high " 4,06 Dracaena Viotoriae, 8-ln., 3 ft. high " 7.06 Size 2-ln. 3-ln. 4-in. 5-in. S-in. 6-in., 7-in., 7-in., strong, strong, strong. PALMS. Eentia Belmoreana Leaves Ht. Bach 4 8-in. 4-5 8-10-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 5-6 20-22-ln. 1.50 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 6-7 26-28-in. 2.50 Per Doz. 100 $ 1.60 $12.00 2.0O 15.00 4.60 6.00 12.00 18.60 24.00 30.00 30.00 SO.OO Eentia rorsteiiaui Size 2-in. 3-tn. 4-iii. S-in. 5-in., strong, 8-in., strong. Made-up — Leaves 4 Ht. 8-lO-ln. 4-5 12-14-in. 4-5 14-16-ln. 5-6 16-18-ln. 5-6 20-24-in. $0.76 5-6 46-50-in. 6.0O Pet Bach Doz. 100 $1.60 $12.00 2.00 15.00 4.50 «.«0 B.OO 86.00 BO.OO Each 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in, hlgh.$l.U6 and 11.60 7-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. hlgk 2.50 8-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high lO.OO 12-in., 4-5 In a pot, 62-70 in. high 16.0« Specimens, 6%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 26.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Each 2 ft. S in. high $1.60 Phoenix Canariensla 9-lnch, 50-64 in. high S.OO lO-lDch, 5 ft. high ».«• Doz. Phoenix Heebelenii Sach 4-inch 6-inch 6-inch, strong 7-inch $2.50 and |3.«0 Specimens, 7-inch, extra strong. 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong. 5.00 $ 6.00 12.00 18.00 Cyclamen. The Geo. Wittbold Co. L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 737-739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 702 The American Florist. Oct. i8. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W, Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O,, Secretary and Treasurer; S. F, Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary, Next annual convention, June 1914. Visited Chicago : G. C. Thomson of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Augusta, Ga. — Tlie bankrupt Alex- ander Seed Co. will settle with its creditors on a basis of 10 per cent. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade October 15 were as follows: Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. Buffalo, N. Y. — The Craver-Dickin- son Seed Co. will build a new ware- house and ofiice in Ganson street. The new building will cost $16,000. New Bbaunfels, Tex. — Flames swept the Landa seed house here re- cently, entailing a loss of $150,000. The origin of the fire is unknown. South Tesas reports a- fair corn crop, but rains and washouts are re- ported to have reduced cotton to one- third and rice to one-half an average crop. Red Top seed is nearly all in the hands of dealers. The harvest is only 20 or 25 per cent of last year's crop, which was a little better than an aver- age one. field seed corn in the west is ex- pected to be in good demand for the coming spi-ing, the big corn belt sec- tion yielding hardly more than 50 per cent of an average crop. Ekich Moheenweisee, proprietor of the firm of Chr. Bertram, Stendal, Ger- many, seed growers, died September 27. He was 33 years of age and only acquired the property last year. Gladiolus growers all report activity in getting in their 1913 crop and many are looking anxiously at their storage cellars. No very severe frosts have occurred yet and in many cases the undug stock is growing vigorously. Good general demand for all fall bulbs continues and several leaders in tulips as well as hyacinths are short, east and west. There are practically no more white French Roman hyacinths left, but a few Paper Whites. Candi- dum can still be picked up. New Yoek. — Arthur T. Boddington has just returned from North Carolina, where he was looking over the canna, tuberose and caladium crops. He re- ports all good and in fine condition. — At "Weeber & Don's there is a fine win- dow display of named dahlia flowers, with ferns and bulbs in variety as ac- cessories. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Fred Cowperth- waite, formerly with J. R. Fuller & Co., Floral Park, N. T., now holds a re- sponsible position with Walter P. Stokes. — Much interest was shown in Dreer's Riverton flower show during the past week. — At the H. F. Michell Seed Store we found every evidence of activity and very good flowers and plants on exhibition. French Bullb Prices of 1913. There seems to be a lack of definite information in some quarters as to the market prices of French bulbs in 1913 and we are now pleased to present some very interesting facts given THE Ameeican Floeist by a reliable, interested buyer who was on the con- tinent during the entire season. In the white Roman hyacinths the opening May prices were rapidly ad- vanced for the larger sizes from 10 to 15 francs on both the 12-15-centimeter and the 13-15-centimeter grade, the for- mer advancing from 90 to 95 francs to 105 and even 107 francs. The 13-15- centimeter grade were quite scarce the entire season and although the open- ing price of 120 francs was advanced in some cases to 130 francs and many dealers paid this price, still in Holland almost all dealers were able to pro- cure until near the close of the season this grade from agents of the French jobbers, of which there are four or more in Holland, at the price of 120 francs. At the same time French job- bers were selling in Germany, England and America at 130 francs or higher. There was practically no surplus lef\; September 5 of either of these larger sizes in France or in Holland and Eng- lish seedsmen who had delayed buying were looking for this stock. On the 11-12-centimeter grade an attempt was made to advance the price to 95 francs, but the demand was not sufficient to take up the supply and the price sagged back to 75 francs, at which price this size could be had the entire month of September. The conclusion is that the short crop of Romans justi- fied the growers' high prices on the two large sizes, and that any dealers who did not fill the orders which they accepted before May 1 failed only be- cause they had sold too cheap and would not pay market prices in France. To analyze the market on Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora is a little more difficult. That there was a liberal crop of these bulbs cannot be denied. Evi- dently the French growers attempted to get too high a price when the mar- ket opened. The jobbers, of course, need some profit on this bulky stock and when they attempted to get 20 and 21 francs for the 13-centimeter and up grade, and 23 to 25 francs, more often the latter, for the 14-centimeter and up, those American dealers who had taken the risk and sold at very low firm prices during the winter found themselves up against a hard propo- sition. Some dealers who had sold too low deferred their purchases and let their customers wait, rather poor busi- Pieters-Wiieeler Seed Gompaiiii Growers of High Grade SEED Palo Alto, California. Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peai, Etc. Correspondenct SolicilteiL ness since some of these are needed for early use. Others, one in particu- lar, who had sold something like 400 cases in America, took only about 100 cases. This left on the hands of the French jobbers probably a surplus of half a million bulbs, September 1. The statement which has been naade that bulbs of Paper White could not be ob- tained August 5 should be considered in connection with this. Two French jobbers on July 11 telegraphed a dealer then in Paris offering 13-centimeter and up at 18 and 19 francs and the 14- centimeter and up grade at 23 francs, both being about two francs lower than many American dealers had paid in order to put early shipments promptly into the hands of their patrons. This reduced price was held fairly firm up to September 10 and good sized lots of the French surplus were shipped from Marseilles to America after the middle of August because this country is practically the only market for these bulbs. Some good sized lots shipped to New York to order and not taken were put on the market there. The conclusion then with regard to these is that the ini- tial price was at least two francs or 10 per cent too high considering the supply and demand. European Seed Crops. A Paris seed report of September 20 contains the following information: Carrot seed has declined during the past month. There is considerable quantity of year-old seed on hand. Celery yields were good except Golden Self-Blanching, which is again very short. Parsnip yields are good, prices below the average. Lettuce yields about 80 per cent. Radish, French, as well as Continent, yields are reported good everywhere. Spinach yields have been good in southern Germany and Holland and prices are low. Salsify crops have been very poor and prices high. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Raush, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada. CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment Braslan Large wholesale growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Eadish, Mustard, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Asparagus, Beet, Endive, Leek, Salsify and Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 19^3- The American Florist. 703 FREESIA Refracta alba 100 lOOO \ toH in. diameter $0.60 $ 4.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 S to 7 in. circumference $5.00 $40.00 6fo7 '■ " 6.00 55.00 7to9" •• 9.00 85.00 ROMAN HYACINTHS 12-15 3.50 32.00 NARCISSUS Paper White GrandUlora, 13-15... 1.25 8.00 Have You Our Florists' Catalog? "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay Sf, (t i6) New York Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED 00. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. seed &ioweis SANTA CLARA, CAL Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. C. O. D. Parcel Post. Chicago post office officials report that the new C. O. D. parcel post in- augurated July 1, 1913, is working without a hitch and is being taken advantage of by an increasing number of patrons. The records in the main post office show that the receipts of C. O. D. parcels have increased from 150 to 175 a day In July, August and the first part of September to over 1,000 parcels a day at the present time. FALL BULBS Narcissus (Dutch) IVr 1000 Empress $13.00 Golden Spur 13.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs... 19.00 Victoria 12.00 Poetlcus 5.50 Lilium Formosum Per 1000 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) ... 70.00 Lilium Harrisii pe.iooo 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $80.00 CallaS Per 1000 Ii4-iy2-inch $45.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora pe.iooo star Brand (1000 to full case) $11.00 Special, 14 ctm and up, (1000 to case) 10.50 Fancy (1250 to full case) 9.00 Grand Soliel d'Or (Yellow Paper White ) , ( 1000 to case ) 1 7.00 For 1000 Tulips (Single) Cottage Boy $14.00 Clirysolora 7.00 Kelzersltroon 11.50 LaReine 6.50 Proserpine 21.00 Tulips (Double) i^gS Lord Beaconsfield $16.00 Tournesol, Red and Yellow... 18.00 Chinese Narcissus i^gj Select $29.00 Freesias per looo French, mammoth $10.00 " first size 7.50 California, choice 5.00 Purity, Extra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 Gladiolus ^^ Blusliing Bride $ 6.00 Peacli Blossom 8.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Get our Fall "Book for Florists." It Offers Everything. THE YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites and brought into flower for Christmas if planted NOW. Price, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Case containing 1400 for $18.00. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York City. BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and] BOd all Garden Seeds ^^ — ^ ^^ ^% LEO N AR^^ffi Set. CHICAGO ■- ■- 226-230 W. WNZU. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Benry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Go, Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds Prices on Application Gaudalupe, Cal. Mention the American Florist loften toriting 704 The American Florist, Oct. i8. The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. PilkiDgton. Portland. Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. Bltbia, O. — Th3 Horticultural Selling- Co. has incorporated, capital $10,000. W. P. Bates, C. D. isates, D. T. Rob- ertson, S. O. Weldon and A. E. Law- rence are the principal stockholders. Shrubbery for landscape gardening will be the chief article dealt in. Helena, Mont. — The Florists and Nurserymen's Association of Montana elected the following ofiacers at the recent meeting in this city : M. Kranz, Great Falls, president; J. P. Ring, Helena, vice-president; B. A. Cal- mettes, Helena, secretary and treas- urer. DADE City, Fla. — Jasper C. Carter reports that the nursery business in this section, especially the citrus de- partment, is fine this season, there be- ing many new orange and grape fruit groves set, or preparing for setting during November and December. A new state law which forbids the ship- ping of green fruit is expected to be a great help to citrus people, as the fruit in the past has been shipped so green that it hurt the market. Florida in general, and South Florida in particular, is in a very prosperous condition, land values having increased by leaps and bounds in the last few years. Plant Quarantine Act. The treasury department has issued the following instructions to collectors and other officers of the customs, dated October 3, 1913: "Your attention is invited to copies of the regulations under the plant quarantine act of August 20, 1912, contained in Circular No. 44, issued by the Department of Agriculture on May 26, 1913, which have been for- warded to you and by which you will be governed. The Secretary of Agri- culture calls particular attention to the bonding privileges provided for in regulations 4 and 6, and states that the provision in regulation 4 for de- livery in bond can only apply to com- mercial shipments from countries with inspection service; in other words, that shipments accompanied by a certifi- cate of inspection may be entered with- out examination under the said act at the port of entry. The secretary adds that, on the other hand, how- ever, nursery stock from countries without inspection service, from which shipments must necessarily arrive without a certificate of inspection, should not be admitted to bond pend- ing the production of a permit, for the reason that, under the present regulations, commercial importations from such countries are not permitted. "It is further pointed out by the Secretary of Agriculture that the only opportunity importers have of obtain- ing plant material from countries with- out inspection service is in accord- ance with the second paragraph of regulation 6, and that the bond pro- vided for in that paragraph applies only to such stock as is introduced in limited quantities for experimental purposes, and such as, in the judg- ment of the inspector of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, is capable of be- ing disinfected and cleaned. "It is also to be observed that these regulations require no consular de- claration and that the new form of permit provided for therein does not require a list of nursery stock, except in the case of imported pines." American Association of Nurserymen. Important committees of the Amer- ican Association of Nurserymen for the year 1913-1914 are as follows : Co-Operation with Entomologists— L. A. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga. Editing Report — John Hall, Secre- tary, Rochester, N. T. Entertainment — W. B. Cole, Paines- ville, O. Exhibits— T. B. West, Perry, O. Legislation East of the Mississippi River — ^Wm. Pitkin, Rochester, N. T. Legislation "West of the Mississippi River — Peter Toungers, Geneva, Neb. Membership — President and State Vice-Presidents. Programme — John Watson, Newark, N. T. Publicity and Trade Opportunities — Root Gall — B. A. Smith, Lake City, Minn. Tariff — J. McHutchison, New York. Transportation — ■ C. M. Sizemore, Louisiana, Mo. Red Bank, N. J.— The sixteenth an- nual exhibition of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society will be held here October 30-31. The exhibi- tion committee consists of Wm. Tur- ner, secretary; Harry A. Gettel, Nich- olas Butterbach, W. W. Kennedy, Wm. Dowlen and Wm. Metzdorf. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist wTien writing The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch, $18.00 per 100: SIOO.OO per 1000. 18 to 24-iDch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 24 to 36 incli, $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 liinds at $50.00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Floriat when loritino Jackson & Perkins Company NEWAKK, NEW YORK Wholesale growers for the trade — trees and plants of all kinds. SEND FOR LIST. Mention the American Fioriat when wrttint HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, HI. Hardy Chrysantliemnms AND Japanese Anemones Field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury BeUs and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogrue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY L/VRGEST SCALE 0( all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) ^PFPilAI TIFS' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, orLUIHLIILOl Radislies, Spinach. Turnips Swedes. Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.(X) per oz., or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qualitv. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. ,-lUi 19^3- The American Florist. 705 Don't Look Any Further WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN QUANTITY, AS: Roses, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Azaleas, Clematis, Boxwood, Etc. : THERE IS NONE BETTER = Order from a house where you know you will be treated right. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Ask for our Wholesale Catalogue. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Established 1870 Special Offer BARRISII LILIES 7-9 inch, $8.25 per 100 Fine stock of all kinds of fall bulbs. Send for wholesale catalogue today. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Mention llie American Florist wJien writing First Aid to Buyers Fall Price List, Best Things in Roses. Mtntion the American Florist when loritino BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Snnimerdale Avenue, CHICAGO .... HLIN01S Mention the American Florist when writing J.D.Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL Chrysantheniuffls and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smith & Go,, 1^^'h"' SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PIANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each, 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H-inch, $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERNS, all varieties. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing -GLADIOLUS- Mrs. Francis King and Augusta of our own growing, large solid healthy bulbs for forcing or for the seed trade. Write for Our Special List. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing PANAMA AND NIAGARA Are Winning Gladioli Wherever Exhibited One of our customers. MR. MADISON COOPER, of Calcium. N. V., writes- "I took six out of seven first prizes offered in the Amateur Gladiolus Classes at our State Fair, and both Panama and Niagara helped me to do this." Every Up-to-Date Grower or Dealer Needs These Grand Varieties. Booking Orders Now. Panama, largest bulbs. $200.00; 2nd size, $150.00; 3rd size. $100.00 per 1000. Niagara, " "• 100.00; " 75.00; " 50.00 250 at 1000 rate. 10605 FAIRMOUNT AVE., CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE PERKINS-KING CO., GROUNDS AT WEST MENTOR, OHIO. itention the American Florist when writing 706 The American Florist. Oct. i8, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H, J. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky,. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914. Wild or meadow mushrooms have been remarkably plentiful in the east this season. The English vegetable marrow is be- ing raised by some gardeners near Chi- cago and sold by a few high class grocers. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, October 13. — Mushrooms, 50 cents to 60 cents per pound; lettuce, 12% cents to 15 cents, small cases; cu- cumbers, $1.50 to $2.75 per box of two dozen. Blanching Celery. ED. American Floeist : Please tell me how to bleach celery. The plants are in rows four feet apart. Would drawing earth around them do, or would it cause them to rot? J. A. F. Arkansas. In blanching celery we must have clearly in view our object, which is the time of maturity. In warm weather it bleaches rapidly and cannot be held, while in cool weather it takes a long time to perfect it and it can also be held a considerable length of time. Also the method of bleaching depends upon the season. Thus, earth will not do in warm weather nor will boards, paper, tile or any such substitute do in cold weather. As a general rule hill- ing with earth commences all through the north with the approach of frost, which is about October 1. Storage will come in about November 1, thus allow- ing the crop a month to bleach or partly bleach before digging. In milder sections celery can be hilled and left where it is until ready for use; by covering the rows with boards or straw, etc., frost and rain can be ex- cluded EuiEclently. If this celery is in rows 4 ft. apart the proper way to bleach it is to hill it. We have a large amount each sea- son in that shape and we hill it com- pletely by using mortar hoes, such as masons use to mix mortar. W^e loosen the earth thoroughly with horse tools, and then one man on each side draws the earth up at the same time as his partner, at once straightening and hilling the crop. Thus we never hold the plants in the hand, as some grow- ers do, finding such practice unneces- sary. W^e give the crop three such hillings as a rule, when upon the ap- proach of hard freezes we close the top by shoveling earth squarely upon the row. J. A. F. should consider his lo- cality and adapt these directions to his conditions. Mabketman. Decoeah, Ia.— The Winneshiek Coun- ty Horticultural Society .will hold an exhibition the first week in Novem- ber. ITebana, O. — The Urbana Floral Co., capital stock $25,000, has been incor- porated by Edgar H. Murphy, Chas. R. Murphy, John M. Good, Frank E. Good and H. F. Good. Boston. CAEJMATIONS SCARCE. There is no surplus of any of the more popular fiowers in the market this month, and an actual shortage of carnations is apparent. Dealers of- fer various explanations, the most plausible being the statement that, in the case of carnations, they are held back in the expectation that chrysan- themums, which are now coming for- ward in good volume, need a clearer field than they could have if there were much competition from other flowers. Violets are in good demand and supply, and there is a fair show- ing of American Beauty roses through- out the trade. Lily of the valley and Easter lilies also take a prominent position, the former figuring largely in wedding orders for October. For in- terior decorations the aster is passing, and is succeeded by the chrysanthe- mum. All the florists in the heart of the city, retail and wholesale, have been busy since the beginning of the month, deriving direct advantage from the bankers' convention held here dur- ing the past week, as well as from the Jewish holidays and Columbus day. Smilax and laurel were lavishly em- ployed for the banquet and hall deco- rations for the visiting bankers, 5,000 yards of laurel being used for the ball- room alone. NOTES. Chrysanthemums, white and yellow, are in request this month for society affairs of note, a conspicuous example the past week being the church and home decorations for the Clark-Abbot nuptials in the town of Westford, where 1,000 blooms were used at the house alone, and laurel and palms with white chrysanthemums adorned the porch and interior of the church. About 40 members of the Boston Retail Florists' Club were present at the first fall meeting and dinner of the organization, held October 7, at the American House. President Henry Penn presided and remarks were made by Mr. Penn and other oflicers, fol- lowed by an entertainment programme. A feature of the October meeting and dinner of the Horticultural Club of New England, held at the Parker House in this city, with 18 members attending, was the table decoration furnished by Louis Renter of Wester- ly, R. I., who introduced a new rose, named "Red Prince." The Shepard-Norwell Co., which has just expanded by leasing an adjoining building with a Tremont street en- trance, opened a flower store depart- ment last week. The first week's dis- play was excellent, the assortment be- ing large and varied. W. W. Rhuland, florist, Winchendon, Mass., has filed a voluntary petition in insolvency in the United States Dis- trict Court of this city. Liabilities are given as $5,135.54 and assets as $200. J. S. B. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Cultore Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper gradea in thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^.^■>>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^-C^' postpaid by manufacturers upon re "* ceipt of 40 cents in postagre. Addresi Trade Mark, American Spawn Co., St.iFaul, Mtain J^ ta. s to. a* o o na. s» HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM, FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00— 29 lUustratlons. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. More admired than ever. Our Auracarias are in more demand than ever. Araucarias Our Specialty. E (©"So well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow bestin cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment. Araucarla Excelsa, April, 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, SVi and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high,' 35c,40c, 50c, 60c and 7Sc, To grow on will yield I a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock, 6'in. pots $1,25 to $1.50. Azalea litdica now ready for Xmas forcing and Easter forcing. Vervaneana, Simon Mardner, Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander Cniyssen. De Schryveriana, Nlobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple, 50c; 60c; 75c; $1.00; $1.25; $1.50, up to $2.00. Cash with order please. If you want good Azaleas either for Christmas or Easter forcing don't look for the new crop, but buy the 1912 importation; you never miss in get- ting best of results. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, V/2 to Sin. pots, 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high, $1.00, $1.25, $1,50 to $2.00. 7-in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high. 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00, Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4H in., 25c to 35c: single, SVi to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to $1,00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots, 7Sc. $1.00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy, 5 in. pots 35c, 40c, 50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 2Sc. COCOS Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c, 18c, 20c. Asparagus Flumosus Nanus, 2H'in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.,6c; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch, $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Whitmani and Harnsu, 5H-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c, 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. Scotti. 4H-in. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket, 75c. Nephrolepis Glatrasl, that so well known weeping fern. 5. .5^5 and 6 in. pois, 25c.30c,40c, SOc. Large Falcatum Holly Ferns, 4 in. 20c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of Amerpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact. 4- in.. 25c, readv to shift into 5H or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2^-inch, $3.00 per 100. ^^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 3Sc, 40c to 50c. 4-in., 2Sc. 6in. pans filled with Pteris Wllsonl. AlbO- Llneata or Tsussemense, Z5c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c, Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in,, 20c to 25c; ready to shift in 5H in. Poinsettias, large 4 in., ISc, 20c to 25c. Hydrangea Otaksa, French varieties, bright red and white. 5 in, pots, 35c. 40c, SOc; pot grown. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, SVi, 6, 7, 8 in,. very fine. 25c. SOc, 40c. SOc to 75c and $1.00. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, IF5.00 per 100. Begonia Luminosa, 4 in. pots, 10c to 15c. Begonia Zulu King. 2H in, pots, 2, 3. 4 plants in a pot. $5.00 per 100. . , _, . We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloirc' de Lorraine in the country, SVi, 6 in. pots, SOc, 75c. $1.00. Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known stram, 21i in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Snapdragons, assorted, large, 2H in, pots, planted in pots out doors, $5.00 per 100. 60DFREY ASGHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., PhUadelphla, Pa. '9^3- The American Florist. 707 GRAIG QUALITY STOCK BRINGS BUSINESS. WHY OEIAY? ORDER NOW. Look Over the Following List and Send Us Ypur Orders, Large or Small. We Appreciate Them All. CROrONS. Tlic Crotim. with iis hiyhly-colored foliaKe is in- dispensable during Fall and Winter. We have the larcest and most complete collection o( Crotons in the world, carryiny at the present time for Fall sales over UKt.tKJO plants in over -1(10 varieties, all of the vtTy highest tiuality and brilliantly colored. 2^'rin. pots, stronn plants, ino S20. lOliO $175. 4-in. pots, slronu plants. 100 $30, 1000 $275. 5-in. pots. stroHK plants. 100 $50. $75 and $100. 6in. pots. stronK plants Doz.$12. $15, $ISand$24. 7-in. pots, strong plants. Doz. $24. $30 and $3ii. 8-in. pots, made-up beautiful plants. Doz. $24, $30 and »>. IC-in. pots, made-up beautiful plants. Each $5, $6, and $7 50. 12-in and 14-in, tubs, made-up beautiful plants. Each $10. $15 and $2(1. Every retail store and grower should feature Crotons this Fall and Winter. We know our stock will please you and your customers. Croton punctata. One of the finest and most sat- isfactory varieties for basket work and centers of ferneries. 2V2-in. pots. $8 per 100, $75 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $.'0 per 100, $150perl000; 4-in. pots. $25 per 100, $225 per 1000; S-in, pots, made up, $18 and $24 per doz. Croton Norwood Beauty. This variety is one of the best of our seedlings, raised three years ago, and we are now in a position to offer same in quantity and at very reasonable prices. This variety has an oak-shaped leaf and is brilliantly colored red. yellow and orange. 4-in. pots, heavy, $50 per 100; 6-in. pots, $18 per doz. Crotons, (Narrow Leaf Types) Delicatissima, Golden Thread and Florence. These varieties are indispensable for table decoration and we predict a great future for them as nothing sur- passes them for use in artistic arrangement. 4-in. pots. $30 per 100; 5-in. pots, $50 and $75 per 100; 6 in. pots. $12 $15 and $18 per doz. New Seedling Varieties. 4-in. pots, strong plants. $3 each, $30 per doz., $200 per 100; 6-in. and 7-in. pots, larger plants. $3..50. $4 and $5 each, 150,000 NEPHROLEPIS-In Variety. We are the largest growers of Nephrolepis Ferns in the country, in the following varieties; in fact. we are the headquarters for them. The demand increases each year, and it is our aim to have every variety of Nephrolepis in every size every day in the yetr. ROBERT CRAIG CO., Nephrolepis elegantlsslma improved. 2V,-\a. pots, ,$l. per 110. $£(! per 1(100: (i-in. iiots, $1. and $'i per doz.; 8in. imts, $12 and $15 per doz.; larue plants, $1. $1..50 and $2 each; largest plants, $2, *2.5il $3 and ,$3. SO each. Nephrolepis Scholzeli. 2!^-in. pots, $6 per 100, $50 |ier KKIO; 4-in. pots, heavy. ,$20 per 100, $180 tier lOrO; (i-in, pots, heavy. $6 per doz.. $45 per 100; (,-in. pots, very heavy. $9 per doz. $70 tier 100 8-in. -'i-pots. $12 per doz., $90 per 100; Klin, 4i-pots. $IS and $24 perdoz. Nephrolepis Amerpohli. 6 in. pots. $6 and $9 per doz. Nephrolepis todeaoides. 2M-in. pots. $5per loc. $45 per 1000; 6-in. pots, $50 per 100; 8 in. pots, $12 per doz,; y-in, and $lO-in, tubs, $18, $24 and $36 perdoz, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Wm. K. Harris. The finest variety for large plants, being a great im- provement over the old Boston. 2?4-in. pots. $6 per UO. $:0 per 1000; 6-in. pots. $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 8-in. pots, $12 and $15 per doz.; H-in. tubs. $2. $2.50, $3, $4 and .$5 each. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis Harrisii. A dwarf type of the Nephrolepis Harrisii and excellent in all sizes from 4-in, plants up, 2H-in. pots. $6 per 100, J50 per 1000: 6-in. pots, $6 per doz,, $45 per 100; 8-in, pots, $12 and $15 per doz. Nephrolepis Giatrasii. 8 in. pots. $15 and $18 perdoz. Neptiroiepis elegantissima compacta. A dwarf compact form of Nephrolepis elegantissima, each plant making an ideal shape. 2!4-in. pots, $6 per 100. $50 per $1000; 6-in. pots. $6 per doz., $45 per 100: 8-in. pots. $12 per doz. NeplurolepiS Scottii. Ourstockisin superb con- dition. 2!4-in. pots, $5 per 100. $45 per 1000; 6-in. pots. $6 per doz., $45 per 100: 6-in, pots, heavy. $9 per doz., $70 per ICO; 8 in, 34-pots. $12 per doz., $90 per 100; 10-in. ^j-pots, $18 per doz., U-in, tubs, $2, $2,50 and $3 each ; 13-in, tubs, specimens $4. $5 and $6 each. Nephrolepis robusta (New). Place orders at once for Nephrolepis robusta. The Silver Medal Fern at the National Flower Show, winning over all competition. Weclaim this variety to be the finest of all the crested Nephrolepis. being excep- tionally fine in large sizes. It is the strongest grower of all the Nephrolepis Ferns, never re- verts and every plant is symmetrical and salable in all sizes. 21i in, pots, strong p. ants, $20 per 100, $150 per 1000: 4-in, pots, strong plants, $50 per 100, $400 per 1000. Nephrolepis Smithii. I'he greatly improved Amurpolili, It is a compact form, much finer than Amerpohli and does not break down in the center. The fronds are carried on wiry stems. This variety will have a wonderful sale up to a 6-in- pot, being particularly showy for basket work. 2!j-in pots, $10 per 1(10, $V0 per 1000 4-in pots, .$25 per 100; 6-in. pots, «6 and $9 per doz Neptiroiepis tuberosa plomosa. This beautiful Fern is quite distinct from all of the other vari- eties of the Boston Fern in so much that it has been raised from the Japan species. Nephrolepis tuberosa, which type is much hardier than the exaltata. The fronds are long and narrow, the pinnules beautiful plumose which are of light color, giving the fronds a beautiful effect on ac- count of the two distinct shades as well as its graceful waviness, and will be found a great and distinct addition to collection Ferns 2'j-in pots $15 per 100, $140 per lOOO, 4-in, pots, $25 per 100: $225 per 1000. ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 3 in. pots $7per ItO, $65 per 1000; 4-in, pots, $12 per ICO, $110 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri. 4-in. pots, heavy $12 per 100. ADIANTUM hybridum. 3-in. pots, heavy, $10 per 100. $90 per IcOO; 4-in. pots, heavy, $20 per 100, $180 per 1000; 6-in. pots, heavy. J6 per doz.. $45 per 100; 8-in. pots, $12 per doz., $90 per 100; U-in tubs. $24 per doz. ASPLENIUM avis nidis (Bird's Nest Fern), Plants of exceptional quality. 6-in. pots, $12 and tl5 per doz. A grand new dwarf Fern. "TEDDY JUNIOR" Dwarf Roosevelt. Ready for June 1st delivery. Fine young plants from 2li-in. pots. 40c. each. $3,50 per doz,,t25 per 100, J200 per 1000. HYDRANGEAS. The new French Hydrangeas. All of the varieties here offered have been tested by us under ordinary conditions as to their adaptability to forcing for'Easter. All have proven themselves to be valuable additions. We have over 40.0C0 strong plants in the following varieties: 'Bouquet Rose, bright pink; Gene de Vibraye, bright rose; La Lorraine, bright pink; Mme, a Riveram. bright rose; Mme. E. Moul- liere, best white; Mme. Maurice Hamar, bright pink; Mme. Renee Gaillard, large white; Souv. deMme. E. Chautard, bright rose. 4-in. pots, $20 per 100, $175 per 1000; 6-in, pots, $50 per 100; larger plants, 75c., II S1.50 and $2 each. Bnnch, NORWOOD, PA. 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants joh:n: esooor^ Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when loriting WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen. Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettias, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Pekin, Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing Robert Craig Co... High Class PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts.. Pliiladelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin. N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Bay. Fine plants, 6 inch, pot grown, 7 to 10 branches, $25.00 per 100. Florist grade, especially selected, smooth and well rooted. English or French. HOME GROWN. Marie Le Graye, Charles X, Ludwig Spaeth. 60c each. Roses, Splreas, Shrubs, Vines, Perennials. Send for List. Wholesale Growers and Importers. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Manetti Rose Stocks Pot Lilacs FIELD GROWN CARNATION PUNTS Fine healthy stock. Enchantress, White Enchantress and Winsor, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. GUST. RLSCH & CO., ''^.^^I^"^, S*' Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty tiours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nntt, $12.50 per 1000 Ricardand Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, Pft. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine. 2in.. $2.00 per 100: 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wlutmani Ferns; 3-in.. 10c; 4in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., .$25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100, Rex Begonia 2H-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. 708 The American Florist. Oct. i8, The Chrysanthemum Manual By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing Daisy Plants, ''''''^' Pansy Plants, White. Vanghao's Cut Flower Mixture. State Prices When Writing. BEN GRUPP, Park Ridge, 111. Mention the American Florist when urUtoi; Baltimore. GOOD EOSES IN DEMAND. We have had a week of warm, foggy- weather, of the variety that is the de- spair of florists, and particularly the rose growers, whose plants get soft under such weather conditions and de- lay good blooms. But we are thank- ful to say a change has come, cool, frosty weather to start this week, with almost clear skies. Good roses are in demand. Carnations as yet are short of stem, a little early for good stock. Dahlias are plentiful and very good, cosmos are seen in abun- dance. Chrysanthemums, the late autumn flowers, are coming in. They always figure in the autumn weddings, which are plentiful during October and November. NOTES. The next regular meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club will be held October 13. J. Thomas Lyons, of the Munsey Magazines, will make an ad- dress on "Publicity." President John- ston requests a full attendance on that night, when it is hoped to take some steps to stimulate the growth of the flower business. The autumn foliage is just now at its best and the people of this city and vicinity are struck with the "Wan- derlust" spirit and large parties are tramping the country around enjoying the beautiful scenery and gaining health at the same time. Cincinnati, O. — The school garden exhibition held here recently was suc- cessful in every way. More exhibits were made than ever before. The school garden idea seems to be grow- ing steadily. Decorative Plants. Order now while we can still make freight shipments before freezing weather. Kentia Belmoreana, " Forsteriana, Size pot 5-in. 7-in. 8-in. 8-in. " " 9-in. " " made up 3 plants « «( " 3 " it 6i , " 3 " " Belmoreana, "3 " Aspidistra, variegated, 5-6-in. " green, 6-6 and 7-in. Araucaria Glauca, 6-in. " GracillS,3 whorls, 5-in. " " 3-4 " 8-in. " Compacta,2-3 " 5-in. " " 8-in. Height. 18-in. 36-38-in. 44-48-in. 52-55-in. 60-in inpot. 28-30-in. " " 30-34-in " " 34-38-in " " 28-30-in Each .$0.75 2.50 5.C0 6.00 8.00 2.50 3.00 4.00 2.00 PerDoz. $8.00 10-in. .75 10-12.in. 1.00 20-24-in. 2.50 10-12-in. 1.00 24-26-in. 3.00 .15 per leaf .10 per leaf 8.00 11.00 11.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Kandolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Go., Wyncote, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHI DS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing The kind of plants we would like to receive ourselves Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. 2H-in.pots $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Millbrook Lea Greenhouses, WEST WHITELAND P. O., Chester County. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, . CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS GO,, LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS SPECIAL PRICK NOW. Per 100 Nutt, Grant, Buchner, 2-in. pots $1.50 Poltevlne, Viaud and Montmort, 2-in 1.75 Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-in 2.00 Lupines, 2-in 2.00 Double Giant Alyssum, 2-in 2.0O Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Primula Obconica, strongr plants, in bud and bloom. 4-inch, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000: out of 2H-inch plants that will bloom for Xmas, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. Malacoides, Giant Baby Primrose, stronr, 2H-inch. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus Plumosus and SprengerL strone. ZH-inch. $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000: 3-inch. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing F. F. SCHEEL SHERMERVILLE, ILL. Wholesale Grower of Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Nursery Stock. Mention the American Florist when writing '9'3- The American Florist. 709 Japanese Iris German Iris Hardy Perennial Phloxes Double Herbaceous Peonies We are Headquarters for above. Have you received our special circulars offering complete lists of varieties at correct prices ? If not and you feel interested, write for copies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. For Prompt Shipment Narcissus Per Per Paper White 100 1000 14 ctm. (1000 to case) 1.50 11.00 Tmmpet Major (French growi) 12 ctm. (2300 to case) 1.50 14.00 Roman Hyacinths 12-15ctm 3.75 32.00 Lilium Multiflorum 7-9-inch. 300 bulbs to case 7.00 60C0 Write for prices on Dutch Bulbs. A. Henderson & Co. 369 River St., CHICAGO Jfentton th« American Florist iohen writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. DAIUEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, ; N. Y. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day Carnation Plants Enchantress, Bassett and Sangamo. All strictly first-class large plants. Price $5.00 per 100. Bassett & Washburn HINSDALE, ILL. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS We have the following ready for immediate shipment and will have in stock from now on, so save this until you are in need of something. per 100 per 1000 per 100 Heliotrope. Chieftain, Mad. 2-iD. 2-ni. 3-iii. Bruant $2.00 $18.50 $3.00 Geraniums, stand, varieties. 2.00 1S.50 3.00 Lantanas. 15 varieties 2.00 18.50 lemon Verbenas 2.00 18.50 Moonvlnes.Noctifiora.Leari 2.00 18.50 3.00 Petunias.select double mixed 2.00 18.50 3.00 " sinule fringed mixed 2.00 18 50 3.00 Salvia, Bonfire, Zurich 2.00 18.50 3.00 25 of one variety at hundred rate; 250 at tlioasaiid rate. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS GO.,^"jg,a?"="^ Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5,00 per 100; good medium plants, $3.00 per lOO. Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100; good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Paclced securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIIHES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ?/„"ffi PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea aad San- guinea, 214-in. pots |1 75 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 2]4- in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- erl, $L8.00 per 1000 2 00 Vlnca Variegata, medium field plants i 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-inch pots each, $1.00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mentii-n the American Florist when writinff J, E. Meredith, Prbs. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE :: ILLINOIS Mention the American Floriat when writing 710 The American Florist. Oct. 18. Index to Advertisers. .•7>S 695 , 697 .. 690 I 706 t91 .. 697 i. 692 . 719 700 , 706 696 682 Advance Co The.. Allen J K ........ Alpha Floral Co.... American Importing Co • • • American Spawn Co A mling E C Co Anderson S A „.y Angermueller G H Aphine Mfg Co Archias Floral Co.. Aschmann Godfrey. Atlanta Floral Co, Auburndale Gold Fish Co Bassett&Washburn ^l'o":^°.".":'°.69?709 Baur Window Glass Co 717 Baversdorfer H 696 Heaven E A 695 Begerow's 698 BergerBros 69J BerningHG....... 692 BertermannBrosCo 698 Black Chas 709 Blackistone Z D... 599 BobbinlcS Atkins.. 704 BoddingtonAT.... 703 Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 597 Bolgiano J & Sons,. 11 BoweM A 697 Bramley &Son .... 700 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 702 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 698 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 702 BrunsHN II BuchbinderBros... 718 BuckbeeHW 700 BudlongJ A 689 691 BuistRobtCo II Burnee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 696 California Florists.. 700 CampConduit Co .. Ill Chicago Carn Co. 1691 Cbicago House Wrecking Co 720 Clark EB Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 699 Clay&Son 719 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 699 Conard & Jones Co. 708 Cooke Geo H 697 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 696 Cowee W J 717 Coy H C Seed Co... 703 Craig RobtCo 707 CritchellC E 693 Cunningham Jos H. 709 Dailledouze Bros... 709 DarbeeRC 584 DardsChas 698 DeamudJ BCo 685 Denai£fe&Son 702 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co in Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 715 Dillon J L 709 Dorner F&Sons... 708 DreerHA...III 709 716 Duerr Chas A 700 DunlopJohnH 699 Edwards Fold Box. 710 Elastic-LykeCo.... 716 Elk Galax&Fern Co 696 Emmans Geo M.... 707 Erne& Klingel 687 Eyres HG 699 Fish Henry Seed Co 703 Florists' Hail Assn. 710 Ford M C 695 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franklin Davis Nursery Co 704 Franzen FO 705 Freeman Mrs J'B... 700 Freies Dominick C. 691 Froment HE 695 Galvin Thos F 699 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co IV GasserJ M Co 69^ Geny Bros 700 Giblin & Co 716 GodineauR&M....' II Gorham & Cbapline III Grand Rapids Floral Co 700 Grimm &Gorly.... 698 Grupp Ben 708 GudeBros 698 Guttman & Raynor Inc 695 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 704 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 7i 3 HeacockJos Co 708 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son.. 697 Henderson A & Co. 709 Herr Albert M 707 Herrmann A 717 Hess & Swoboda . . . 700 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill U Nursery Co.. 704 HoerberBros 691 HoffmeisterFloCo. 693 Holm & Olson 698 Holton &HunkelCo 692 Home Cor fichool... 716 Hooker H M Co.... 720 Horticultural Print- ing Co The 716 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarT II Igoe Bros 710 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 718 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins 704 707 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 686 KastingWFCo..! 693 Keller Geo & Sons. HI Keller's Sons. J B.. 700 Kellogg Geo M 699 Kelway&Son 703 Kennicott Bros 691 Kervan Co The 695 Kessler W A 695 Kift Robt 599 Kimberlin Seed Co The 703 King Construct Co. 716 Klokner Alexander. 717 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son,. Ill Krier Nick Boiler Co 715 KroeschellBrosCo. 718 Kruchtenjohn 688 KuehnC A 692 KuhlGeo A 707 Kyle & Foerster. ... 591 LaCrosse Floral Co. 698 Lager &Hurrell.... 708 Landreth-Seed Co.. II Lange A 697 Lea Henry L 696 Leborius JJ 697 Leedle Floral Co . . . 705 Leistner Oscar 691 Lemon Oil Co 719 Leonard Seed Co... 703 Lord&Burnham Co 715 McCallum Co 693 McConnell Alex.... 697 McGee Walters.... 719 McHutcbison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 697 Matthewson JE.... 698 May&CoLL 697 Meconi Paul 595 Meredith The Flow- er*: Veg Co 709 Mette Henry 704 Meyer John C & Co. 696 Millbrook Lea Greenhouses 708 Milwaukee Boiler Co 715 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 695 Morehead.Mfg. Co... 717 Mt Gilead Pottery Co HI Mullanphy Florist^ 700 Muller Adolph 704 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping, Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, 5^ and H,40c per lb,, by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by tbe trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Horists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Hi^Iand, Pittsburgli, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Murray Samuel . 698 Myers Florist 700 Nat Flo B of Trade. 715 New England Nur- series 704 N Y Cut Flower Ex, 695 Nicholas JohnS.... 700 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 719 Niessen Leo Co 693 Oechslin Frank I Ostertag Bros ... . 699 PalezPaul M 700 Palmer W J & Son . (Pi Park Floral Co 598 Peacock Dahlia Farms 7f7 PedrickGeo &Son. II Pennock-MeehanCo 595 Penn the Florist.... 698 Perkins-King Co... 705 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 700 Pierce FO Co 720 Pierson AN (Inc).. 708 Pierson FR Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 702 PillsburylL 710 Podesta&Balddcchi 699 Poehlmann Bros Co 680 681 Pollworth C C Co I 692 599 Portland Flower Store 699 Prairie State Phos- phate Co 719 Pulverized Manure Co 719 QuakerCityMachine Works 718 Raedlein Basket Co 689 Randall A L Co.... 684 Randolph & Mc Clements 710 Rawlings Elmer 708 Ready Reference... 711 Reed & Keller 717 Regan Ptg House .. 718 Reid Edw 693 Reinberg Geo 691 Reinberg Peter 683 Rice Bros 692 Rice Co. M 695 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 700 Rohnert Waldo. .. .. II Rollins Steam Spec & Valve Co 716 Routzahn-Seed Co . II RuschG&Co...592 707 SaakesO C 699 Saltford'Flowr Shop 700 ScheelFF 7f8 Schiller, the Florist, 700 I Schillo Adam 720 Schlatter W & Son. 710 SchlingMax 698 Schmidt J C 708 Schwake Chas & Co 694 Scott John 707 Scully Steel & Iron Co 717 SharpPartridge&Co 718 Sheridan Walter F, 695 Siebrecht George C 695 Situation & Wants,, 679 SkidelskySS&Co. II Smith AW &Co... 699 SmithED&Co 70S Smith & Hemenway 717 Smith Henry 700 Smith Wm C 692 Smith W&T Co... I South Park Floral Co 685 Stoothoff H ACo... 719 Storrs&Harrison... 705 Stumpp Geo M 699 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 718 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 720 Syracuse PctteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 697 Thompson Car Co.. 705 Thorburn J. M & Co 703 TottyCbasH 708 Van Kleef M M .... 705 Vaughan.AL-&Co, 687 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 688 696 703 705 7C8 717 Vick's Sons James. . 705 Vincent R Jr I 709 Virgin U J 700 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 700 WallaceFD 710 Waller The L D Seed Co 703 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C f99 WeberFH 700 Weiland&Risch... 691 Welch Bros 693 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 703 Wietor Bros 684 691 Wilson RG 597 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 692 WittboldGCo. .697 701 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 700 Wood Bros 709 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young John 695 Young & Nugent. 697 7ech & Mann... 583 591 Ziska Tos 691 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES '50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter £ Son, BEFORE "" ' AFTER 422 Main St., Sprln^eld.Mass. AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEIMEMTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. I « Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. Bn- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat, July 27. '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt (hipmentiuinntaMI IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9tb St. BROOKLYN. N. T. < ^y CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A ->. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,00«.00. For fall particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. rLOIQAN D. 'WALLACE mm mm INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING RHONE WABASM SAO CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J, L. Dillon. Can't get alone without them. J. L, Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. FIIISBURY Galesbnrg,Ill. Qreenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. 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 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 s. Dearborn St. Gtilcago 19^3 The American Florist. 711 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHRAS. Altoniantboras. Brilliantissima. (brightest rod) strong K. C, 85c per 100; $T, per 1,000, prepaid. Terms, casb. W. E. King, Little Sil- ver, N. J. ANTIRRHINUMS. White Antirrhinum, tiue 3-iuch pot plants, $4 per 100. F. Walker & Co., G3i South Fourth Ave.. Louisville. Ky. ARAUCARIAS. Ariiucaria excelsa, glauca and compacta from 75e to $1.50 each; Glauca from $1 to $2 each; Compacta from $1 to $2 each. ' Extrh large specimens of all varieties, from $2 to $4 each. Poehlumnp Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias, glauca, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; Gracillis, 3 whorls, 5-in., $1 each; $11 per doz.; 3 to 4 whorls, 8-in., $2.50 each; Compacta, 2 to 3 whorls, 5-in., $1 each; $11 per doz.; 8-ln., $3 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucaria excelsa. 3, 4 and 5 tiers. 5, 5^ and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16. 18 and 20 inches high, 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c and 75c each; 6 to 7 tiers. 25 to 30 inches, $1 to- $1.50 each. Ko- busta Compacta, 6-in., $1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Ascbmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 2 to 3 tiers, 8 to 10 ins., 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 ins., 60c each; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 ins., 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 5-in., 3 to 4 tiers, $9 per doz.; 6-in., $11 per doz.; excelsa compacta, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. HoltoD & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, $25 per 1,000; 2i/>-in., 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100 geri, 2J4-in., $3 per 100 54 per 100; $35 per 1, Vaughan's Seed Store, York. 2^-in., $3 per 100; $4 per 100; $35 per $55 per 1,000. Spren- $25 per 1,000; 2^-in., 000; 3-in., $5 per 100. , Chicago and New Asparagus plumosus. per 1,000; 2yt-in.. $3.50 Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per in., $3 per 100; $25 per Co.. Morton Grove, 111. 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 100; $30 per 1,000. 100; $45 per 1,000; IVi- 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6; 4-in.. ,$1.50 per doz. Scandens deflexuS, 8-in., 50c each. Sprengeri, baskets, extra large, $3 to $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. . Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., 6c; 4-in., $10 per 100. Spren- geri. 2V.-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Ascbmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100; $65 per 1000; 4-in., $12 per 100; $110 per 1000. Hatcheri, 4-in., %\2 per 100. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $12.50; Sprengeri, 2V2-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. -Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000; 2Vi-lu., $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Millbrook Lea Greenhouses, West White- laud P. 0., Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmgns, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, variegated, 5 to 6-inch, ISc per leaf. Green, 5, 6 and 7-in., 10c per leaf. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New l^'ork. Aspidistras, green, 4-in., dwarf, $3 per doz.; 5-in., 35c each; green. ' tall, 10c per leaf; plants 75c up; variegated, 15c per leaf; plants. $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves to a plant; variegated, loc per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove. 111. Aspidistras, green, 9-in. pot, $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Aspidistras. C. C. PoUwortfa Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe, full of buds, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, III. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard, 12-14 stems, 18-inch crown, $4 each; 2 ft., 12-incb crown, $4; 2 ft., 18-inch crown, $5; 1 ft.. 24-26-inch crown, $6; 3 ft., 20-22-inch crown, $6; 3 ft., 26-inch crown, $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Vernon, pink and white, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 'per 1000. Gloire fle Chatelain, 2-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.j. White Marsh, Md. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., 10c and 15c. Zulu King, 2=4 -in., $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 5V2 and 6-in., 50c to .$1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delpiha. Begonia Lorraines; best in the world, 5-in., 50o; e-in,. 75c; 7-in., $1 each. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $3. E. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Rex Begonias, 2i4-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emroans, Newton, N. J. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Fekin, 111. BERRIED PLANTS. Berried plants: Christmas peppers. New Cluster and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit. 4%-in. pots, .$1.50 per doz.; $12 per lOO. 500 or more at 1.000 rate. Cash with order. Prank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St., Clilcago. BOYWOODS. Boxwoods, bushes for fall delivery, 12 inches high, 30c: 15-inch, 40c; 18-inch, 60e. Bushes, %y- ft., $1.25 each; 3 ft., .$1.75. Standards, 20-24-incb crown, $3.50; 24-30-inch crown, $5; 3 ft. 6-inch crown, ,$8. Globular, 3 ft. high, $3. Obelisk. 5 ft., $12. Pyramid, 5 ft., $5 to $6. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. BULBS. Bnlbs. narcissus (Dutch), Empress, $13 per 1,001); Golden Spur, $13; Golden Spur, mother bulbs, $19; Victoria, $12; Poeticus, $5.50. Lllium Formosum, 6-8-inch (350 to case), $35 per 1,000; 8-9-ineh (225 to case), $70. Lilium Har- risii (200 to case), $80 per 1,000. Callas, I'/i- IJ/a-inch, $45 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflova, Star Brand (1,000 to full case), $11 per 1,000; Special 14 ctms and up (1,000 to case, $10.50; Fancy (1,250 to full case), $9; Grand Sollel d'Or (yellow Paper White), (1.000 to case), $17. Tulips (single). Cottage Boy, $14 per 1,000; Chrysolora, $7; Keizerskroon, $11.50; La Reine, .1:6.50; Proserpine, $21, Tulips (double). Lord i'Beaconfield. $16 per 1,000; Tournesol, red and yellow, $18. Chinese narcissus, select, $29 per 1,000. Freesias, French, Mammoth, $10 per 1.000; 1st size, .$7.50; California, choice, $5; Purity, extra se- lect, $20 per 1,000; . select, $15; Hybrids (all colors mixed). .$65. Gladiolus. Blushing Bride, .$6 per 1,000; Peach Blossom, $8 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primulas, Obconica Gigantea, and Grandi- flora, assorted or mixed, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Malacoides, 3-in., $1.20 per doz.; $8 per 100: 4-in,. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Roman hyacinths, white, 50c doz.; $3 per 100. Candidum lilies, 60c doz.; $4.50 per 100. Harrisii lilies, 9-11, $3.75 doz.; $23 per 100; 7-9, $1.35 doz.; $8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies, 60c doz,; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large, 25c doz.; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi, $1.10 per 100; $8.75 pet 1,000. Ornitbogalum, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Oxalis, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, Freesia Eefracta Alba. % to % inch, 60c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 6 to 7 inch, $6 per 100; .$55 per 1,000; 7 to 9, $9 per 100: $85 per 1,000. Roman Hyacinths, 12 to 15, $3.50 per 100; $32 per 1,000; Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13 to 15, $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, Narcissus, Paper White, 14 ctm. {1,000 to case), $1.50 per 100; $11 per 1,000. Trumpet Ma.ior, French grown, 12 ctm. (2,300 to case), ,$1.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. Roman Hyacinths. 12-15 cts., $3.75 per 100; $32 per 1,000. Lilium Multiflorum, 7-9-inch (30O to case), $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Gladiolus Panama, largest bulbs, $200; 2nd size. $150; 3rd size. .$100 per 1000. Ni- agara, largest bulbs, $100; 2nd size, .$75; 3rd size,- $50 per 1000. 250 at lOOO rate. The Per- kins-King Co., 10605 Fairmount Ave., Cleveland, a , Bulbs, Yellow Paper White, Soliel d'Or, French grown, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; case containing 1.400 bulbs, $18.00. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., New York. Bulbs, lilium multiforum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, 9-10. 200 to case, $17.50 per case. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383- 387 ElHcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs. Japanese and Chinese lilies. French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway. New York. Bulbs, fine kit Lilium Formosums, 6 to 8 inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. __^ Bulbs. Dutch and French. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Carnations, Enchantress, strong plants, $55 per 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. If You Do Not Find What yqu Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 712 The American Florist. Oct. i8. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra fine stock, clean, well grown and healthy. Per 100 Per 1,000 White Wonder $7.00 J60.00 White Wonder, medium si^e plants 6.00 60.00 Pink Delight, flesh pink 8.00 75.00 White Enchantress 6.00 BO.OO Gloriosa 7.00 60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 6.00 BO.OO CHICAGO CARNATION CO., 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATION PLANTS from field, extra fine. Enchantress, light pink and Winona, $5 per 100. Cash. Testimonial — "Plants received, were extra fine; am very well pleased; if every one would fill orders to please like that we would all be better off. A. R. BiUs, Chit- tenango, N. Y." M. J. SCHAAF, Dansvllle, N. Y. Field-grown carnation plants, 5,000 Enchant- ress, 1,500 Sangamo, 4,000 Queen, $40 per 1,000; 2nd size, $35. These plants are healthy and free from disease; a bargain at the above prices; large, bushy plants 15 to 25 shoots to each one. P. B. Abrams, Blue Point, L. I., N. Y. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress, White Wonder, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Victory, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. _^_^_ Carnations, 10,000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at $3 per 100. Discount made on large orders. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids; Mich. Carnations, from 2-in. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora. $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnation plants, Enchantress, Bassett and Sangamo, $5 per 100. Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale. 111. Carnation Pink Peerless, dark pink. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, bush plants of chrysanthe- mums, pompons and single standard varieties, 5%-in., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $5 per doz.; 7-in., 76c each; $7 per doz.; 8-in., $1 to $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ^ Chrysanthemums, pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and white, 5-in., $2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-in., 50c each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese ane- mones, field-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Chrysanthemums, best .varieties and colors, B-in., 25c; 6-in., 35c and 7-ln., 50c each. Elitoh- Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D^ Smith & Co., Adrian, Miclj. ^__ CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, large 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, ShiremanstowD, Pa. Cineraria Hybrida, 2y4-in., $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ CLEMATIS. Clematis Jackmani, 6-ln., 35c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N.^. COLEUS. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii, 2-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per lOOO; 3-in., $3 per 100. Brilliancy, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1000; 3- in., $4 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons, highly colored foliage, 2%-in., $20 per 100; .$175 per 1000; 4-in., $30 per 100; $275 per 1000; 5-in., $50, $75 and $100 per 100; 6-in., $12, $15, $18 and $24 per doz; 7-in., $24, $30 and $36 per doz,; 8-in., made-up, $24 to $36 per doz.; -10-in., made-up, $5, $6 and $7.50 each; 12-in. and 14-in., tubs, made-up, $10, $15 and $20 each. Croton punctata. 2y2-in., $8 per 100; $75 per 1000; 3-in.. $20 per 100; $150 per 1000; 4-in., $25 per 100; $225 per lOOO; 8-ln., made-up, $18 and .$24 per doz. Croton Norwood Beauty, 4-in., $50 per 100; C-in., $18 per doz. Crotons (narrow leaf type) Delicatis- sima. Golden Thread and Florence, 4-in., pots, $30 per 100; 5-in., $50 and $75 per 100; 6-ln., $12, $15 and $18 per doz. New Seedling va- rieties, 4-in., $3 each; $30 per doz.; $200 per 100; 6 and 7-in., $3.50, .$4 and $5 each. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. Crotons, in variety, 4-ln., $6 per doz.; 3-In., 25c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, well colored, 5-inch, $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. ' CYCLAMEN PLANTS, mixed. 3%-inch, 10c; 4-inch, 15c and 20c; 5-inch, 35c and 40e; 6-inch, 75c. Cash, please. R. J. SOUTHEBTON, Cyclamen Specialist, HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. My plants took 1st and 2nd prizes for the last two years in Chicago. CYCLAMEN, Mile High Strain. Fine plants in bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 3-inch at 10c; 4-inch at 25c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 7Bc. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Cyclamens, assorted or separate colors, Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior, 5-ln., $3 per doz.; e-in., $6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamens, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 50c; 6-in., 75c and 7-in., $1 each. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Cyclamen, 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. DRACAENAS. _^ Dracaena fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz.; indivisa, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; 7-in.,. $1.25 each. Victorise, 7-in., 20 inches high, $i each; 8-in., 3 ft. high, $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ . Dracaena indivisa, 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. ^ Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.50. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 400~drac!e¥as,~2-lirT~$2 per 100, large plants. H. W. AUersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Clean, N. Y. FERNS. HARDY FERNS. Each Per 10 100 Adiantum Ped., maidenhair. .$0.10 $0.70 $6.00 Aspidium, wood fern 10 .70 6.00 Onoclea Sensibilis, sensitive fern 10 .50 4.00 Onoclea Strutiopteris, Ostrich fern 10 .90 8.00 Osmunda, cinnamon fern 10 .80 7.00 Illustrated descriptive catalogue mailed free. LDDVIG MOSBABK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. SURE TO PLEASE. Scottii Ferns, 5H-in. pots, $3.50 per doz., strong plants. English ivy, large leaf, 4-in. pots, $8 per 100; 2 and 3 plants to pot. Eng- lish ivy, variegated white and green, out of 3-in. pots, $7 per 100. Japanese honeysuckle, variegated, $1 per doz. Clematis paniculata seedlings, $1 per 100. Glecoma, out of 2-in. pots, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, double white fringed edge Iptetunias, white only, $1 per 100. SAMUEL V. SMITH. 3323 Goodman Street, Philadelphia. Fa. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $~1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per dozen.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Larger specimens, $2 to $2.50 each. Hanging baskets, $9 per doz. ; extra large, $3 to. $4 each. As- sorted ferns for dishes, 2-in. pots, $3 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-in., $2 per doz.; Whitmani", 4-in., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt, 5-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in.. $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 each. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Perns, Scottii, Whitmani an! Harrisll, 5^4 and 6-in., 35c to 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c and 50c. Scottii, 4%-in.. 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c. Giatrasi, 5, 5^4 and O-in., 25c, 30c, 40c and 50c. Large Falcatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smithi, 4-ln., 25c. Ferns for dishes, 2%- in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c eacli; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well. Conn. Perns, Boston and other varieties of ferns, 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ■ Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, Nephrolepis Elegantlssima improved, Scholzeli, Amerpohli, Todeaoides, Bostoniensis Wm. K. Harris, Bostoniensis Harrisii, Gia- trasii, Elegantlssima Compacta, Scottii, Smithii, Tuberosa plumosa, Robusta. For sizes and prices of above varieties see advertisement else- where in this issue. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. FOR SALE — Good stock Adiantum Crow- eanum, 3%-in., $10 per 100. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGONS, 3H-in., $5 per lOO; 2%-in., $4 per 100. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Perns, W. Harrisii, fine specimens, $2 and $3 each; 6-ln., 60c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, ClDcinnatl, O. BOSTON PERNS, fine stock plants, 6-ln., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-ln., $15 per doz. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns for dishes, all varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Table ferns, from 2%-in. pots, assorted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 600 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Prank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Pteris Wimsetti, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6; Ouvardi, 4-in., $8. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, John Scott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. 3. ■ Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Plcus Pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. FlcuB elastioa, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 5-ln., BOc each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mdrton (jrove. III. Picus elastica, 5^4 and 6-ln., 35c to BOc; 4-in., 2Sc. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, standard varieties, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. . GERANIUMS, Poitevine, Klcard, Nntt, Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J. Geraniums, Nntt, Buchner, Rlcard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium Saleroi, stock plants, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Geraniums, Nntt, Buchner, 2-ln., $1.50 per 100; Poitevine, Vlaud, Montmort, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Elmer Rawllngs, Olean, N. Y. Geraniums. S. T. Nntt, $12.50 per 1,000. Rlcard and Poitevine. $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.60 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Wild smilax, best quality. Henry L. Lea, OrrvlUe, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Dianthus, Sweet William, Forget-me-not, Fox- glove, Hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pot plants, $6 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new French varieties: Bouquet Rose. Gene de Vibraye, La Lorraine, Mme. a Riveram, Mme. E. Moultliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. Renee Gaillard, Souv. de Mme. B. Chautard, 4-in., $20 per 100; $175 per 1000; 6-in., $50 per 100; larger plants, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, 3-in.. at $5 per 100; 4-in., at $12.50. Arborescens, 3-ln., $5 per 100; 7-in.. 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hydrangea Otaksa, French vars., 5-ln., 35e to 50c, pot grown; 5%. 6, 7 and 8-ln., very fine, 25c 30c. 40c, 50c. 75c and $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, J012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangea Ostaksa, for Easter and Decora- tion Day. 6-in., pots plants. 7 to 20 branches, ,$25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. _^_ Hydrangeas. 6-in., $3.60 to $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Departmenf, Write Us About It. t9^3- The American Florist. 713 IVIES. Hard]' EuglUU Ivy, 2'Id., $2 per 100: $1S per 1000; 31n., $3 por loo. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sous Co.._J\'lilto Marsh. Md. EDglUh Ivy, l-lu. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker. Freeport. L. I., N. Y. nusEs. IRIS P.iLLIDA DALMATICA, strictly true; 1.000 strong divisions for sale, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. The Park Floral Company, Den- ver, Colo. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 3oc to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7. SO each. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. LILT OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Helnecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.. Horticultural Importers and Exporters, aO-92 West Broadway. New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.60 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, selected stock, one 10 bbl. bale, $3.30; Ave 10 bbl. bales. $3.15 each; ten 10 bbl. bales, $3 each. Neatly burlapped, 20c per bale extra. Sterling Moss and Peat Co.. Barnegat, N. J. ~ Sphagnum Moss, burlapped or wired, by bale, ton or carload. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and Tines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore. Md. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins., $25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 Ins., $35 per 100. Adolf Muller. Norristown, Pa. Nursery Stock: Pot lilacs, home grown, Ma- rie Le Graye, Charles X, Ludwig Spaeth, 60c each. Roses, Spireas. shrubs, vines, perennials. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, roses, rhododendrons, mag- nolias, azaleas, clematis, boxwood, etc. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- blnk & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dan- dee, 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4% and 5-incrh, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50e; 5%-inch, 60c to 76c; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-in., made-up, $2.50 to $3; 5-inch combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 ins., $1. Belmoreana, 4H-in., 25e to 35c; 5%-in. to 6-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-inch pot, 75c to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20c and 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c and 20e. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-in., 20 to 24 Inches, $1 each; 6-in., 24 to 28 Ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 Inches. $2.50; 7-in., 36 ins., $3.75; 8-ln., 42 ins., $5 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-ln., 36 ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 Ins., $3.50; 8-in., 40 to 44 Ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 ins., $5; 8-in., 48 to 64 Ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesvxUe, Ohio. Palms. Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in., 75c each; $8 per doz. ; Forsteriana, 7-in., $2.50 each; 8-ln., $5 and $6 each; 9-ln., $8 each; made- up-plants, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 Inches, $2.50 each; 30 to 34 Ins., $3; 34 to 38 Ins., $4. Belmoreana, made-up, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 Ins., $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago • and New York. Palms and general decorative plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana. Per Size Leaves lit. Each Doz. 100 2-ln. 4 8-ln. $ 1.50 $12.0i) 3-ln. 4-5 8-10-ln. 2.00 16.00 4-111. AX> 12-ln. 4.50 30.00 61n. 5-0 15-18-ln. 0.00 50.00 ll-ln. (1-7 lS-20-lii. $1.00 12.00 O-in., strong, 5-6 20-22-ln. 1.50 18.00 7-ln., strong, 6-7 22-24-ln. 2.00 24.00 7-lu., strong, 6-7 20-28-lu. 2.50 30.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Per Size Leaves lit. Each Doz. liio 21n. 4 8-lO-ln. $1.60 $12.00 31n. 4-5 12-14-in. 2.00 15.00 4-ln. 4-5 14-16-in. 4.50 35.00 .'■j-la. 5-0 10-lS-lu. 6.00 50.00 5-ln., strong. 5-0 20-24-in. $0.75 9.00 8-ln., strong, 5-6 46-50-in. 6.00 Made-up — Each 6-ln., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. high, $1.00 and $1.50 7-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high 2.50 8-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high 6.00 10-ln., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high 10.00 12-in., 4-5 in a pot. 62-70 In. high 15.00 Specimens. 6%-ft. high, 4 in a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 In a tub 25.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Bach 2 ft. 8 in. high $1.50 Phoenix Canarlensis. 9-inch, 50-54 in. high $8.00 10-inch, 5 ft. high 9.00 Phoenix Roebelenil. Each Doz. 4-inch $ 6.00 6-inch .• 12.00 6-lnch, strong 18.00 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-inch, extra strong... 4.00 Specimens, 8-iuch, extra strong... 5.00 Areca lutescens. 3-in., 3 plants in pot, $2 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in., $1.50 each. Cocos Weddeliana, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz. Cycas Bevoluta, 15c to $1.50 each. Latania Borbonica, 2-in., $6 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana. Size Height No. Leaves Each Doz. 4-in. pot. 12 to 15 In., — 35c $4.20 ."i-tn. pot. 18 to 22 m., e-7 76c 6-ln. pot. 28 to 30 in.. 6-7 ?1.50 7-ln. pot. 34 to 36 in.. 6-7 2.50 8-in. pot. 36 to 46 in.. 6-7 3.50 to 4.00 9-in. tub. 54 to 60 in.. 6-7 7.00 Spe :imens. prices on application. Kentia Forsteriana. 4-in: pot. 15 to 18 in., — 35c $4.20 6-in. pot. 34 to 36 in.. e 1.60 7-in. pot. 36 to 40 in., 6 2.50 S-in. pot. 46 to 50 in.. 6-7 4.00 H-in. pot. 52 to 54 in.. 6-7 6.00 9-in. tub, 56 to 62 in.. 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs, $10.00 to $15.00. Made Up Kentia Belmoreana in Tubs. Size Height No. of plants Each 7-in. tub, 22 to 24 in. 3 to 4 $2.50 7-in. tub, 26 to 28 in. 4 3.50 Made Up Kenita Forsteriana in Tubs. 6-ln. pot. 24 to 26 In. 3 1.00 6-in. pot. 30 to 34 in. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 in. 3 2.50 8-in. tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.50 8-in. tub, 44 to 48 in. 4-5 6.00 9-in. tub, 48 to 54 In. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 54 to 66 In. 8-9 10.00 10-ln. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs. 6% to 6% feet, 8 to 9 plants, .$15.00 to $20.00. Cocos Wed., 3-in.. $15 per 100. Areca lutes- cens, 6-in., $1.50 each. Phoenix Roebelenil, 6- in., $1 to $1.50 each. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canarlensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, .Tohn Scott. Rutland Road and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. G. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PANSIES PANSIES — 800,000 Brown's Giant Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors. Lord Beaconsfield, Giant Yellow, $3 per 1,000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa. 150,000 PANSY SEEDLINGS. Our Mile High Strain. Strong outdoor plants. $5 per 1,000. Beady now. Nothing better grown. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Eomer's Superb Prize Pansies, mixed, strong stocky plants, $2.50 per 1,000; $1.25 per 600. Frank* Danley, Macomb, lU. Pansy plants, giant flowering. $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. PANDANUS. I'andnnus Veltchll, large specimen plants, $6 to $7.50 each; good plants, 6-ln., $1 to $1.60 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati. 0. PauduDus Veltchll, 4-ln., $8 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ ^^ Pandanus Veltchll. 6-ln., $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2 to $2.60 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives Information on peony history, soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive planting of really valuable peonies ever gath- ered together under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want Information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the ama- teurs simply as a red, white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also Issue a special wholesale price list of peonies tor fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for It today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers In the World. Box 18. Sprlngfleld, Ohio. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices, Geo. Peters & Sons. Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPERS. CTiristmas peppers: New Cluster pepper and Celestial peppers, strong plants, with fruit, 4%-in pots, $1.60 per doz.; $12 per 100. 600 or more at 1,000 rates. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qnincy St., Chicago. Celestial pepers, strong, 4-iu., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 6-in.. $2.25 per doz; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers, well covered with ripe and green peppers; 5-in. pot plants 15c. Cash. American, Fargo, Adams and U. S. Express. C. L. HUMPHREY, Zanesville, Ohio. Peppers, Cluster, 2%-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., in well-colored fruit, to make room, $10 per 100; Celestial peppers, 2%-ln., $3 per 100. Poeblmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Celestial Peppers, with fruit, 5-in., $2 per rloz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Celestial peppers and Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 4-in. at $10' per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. . Peppers. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. PHLOX. Phlox (Hardy) field-grown, Joan de Arc, Struthers, Bclaireur, Bouquet, Fleuri, Sunshine, Pantheon, Bridesmaid, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; mixed, all choice varieties, $2.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Terms, cash. W. E. King, Little Silver, N. J. PHYSOSTEGIA. Physostegla Virginica, strong field-grown divisions, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Great for cut flowers. Terms, cash. W. E. King. Little Silver, N. J. PRIMULAS. Primula obconlca, 4-in^, $6 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2%-in., $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Malacoides, giant baby primrose, 2!,4-ln., $2 per 100; 300 for $6. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. __^_ Primroses, obconlca alba, rosea and sangulnea, 2%-in., $1.76 per 100. Obconlca glgantea, The Giant, 2%-in., $2 per lOO. Jos. H. Cunning- ham^^ Primroses, obconiea, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Primula Malacoides, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots. $1.50 per 100. A very good bar- gain. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula obconiea, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-ln., $8 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Primula Malacoides, 2-in.. $3; 2%-ln., $5; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Lil Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias, select dbl. mixed and single fringed; mixed, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000; 3-ln.. $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Departmenf, Wrife Us Abouf If. 714 The American Florist. Oct. i8. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 4-in., 15c, 20c and 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlla- delphia. Poinsettia pulcBen-ima, 2-in., $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ . Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, Ili^ ROSES. RAMBLER ROSES for Easter forcing. All pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant, can travel now safely by freight. Lady Gay, Doro- thy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crim- son Rambler and Flower of Fairfield, 4-inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-lnch at, 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to $2 each. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Roses for Easter, Hiawatha, 5-in., $2.40 per doz. Lady Gay, 5-in., ?2.40 per doz. Tausend- chon, 4-in., .fl.80 per doz.; 5-in., $3.40: 6-in., $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot canes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Best things in roses. Springfield. O. Leedle Floral Co., Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. Seeds, garden, farm and flower. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Seeds, sweet peas for Immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Co., Guadalupe, Calif. Seeds, vegetable and flower. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, alfalfa, Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. SMILAX. Smilax, 2%-ln., $20 per 1,000. Hess & Swo- boda, Omaha. Neb. STEVIA. Stevia, 4-in. pots, bushy stock, well rooted; can be shifted and make lot of bloom, $10 per 100: 6-in. specimen plants, large and well branched: will pay you well at the price. $25 per 100. Cash. American, Fargo, Adams and D. S. Express. 0. L. HUMPHREY, Zanes- ville, Ohio. Stevlas, extra strong plants, 5-ln., 25c; 6- In., 35c and 7-in., BOc each. Elltch-Long Green- houses. Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona, 4-in. Strong', $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. HARDY BTELD STOCK. CELERY PLANTS $2.00 per 1.000 CABBAGE PLANTS 1.00 per 1,000 All varieties. F. M. PATTINGTON, Sciploville, N. Y. For Sale. — Strong pieplant divisions. Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per lUO; $25 per 1,000. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. . Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vinca Variegata, 4-in. pots, $12 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Vinca Variegata, field-plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Eramans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. 150.000 violet plants now ready for winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, 2%-in. pot plants, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Large 3y.-in. plants. $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Princess of Wales, 2%-in. $2.50 per 100; ,$22.50 per l.OCO; 3%-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of other plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J, Bryan, Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Strong plants of Gov. Herrlck and Dorsett Violets, at $4 per 100. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $4 per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3H-ineh pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. 200 Princess of Wales Violet plants, $5 per 100. H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. APHIS PUNK. . Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Pes Plaines, III. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Pietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 60c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co.. 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by .Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse 'Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Kricr Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords. artificial flowers, wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Flower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Rubber aprons, postpaid to any address, ,50c each; 5 for $2. A. F. Keenan Co., 1222-1306 E. 63d St., Chicago. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not Inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Flue cleaners, Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kinzie st., Chicago. Peerless glass repair clamp, box of 100, by mail, $1. Alexander Klokner, Wanwatosa. Wis. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutehlson('& Co., 17 Murray St., New York. ■___ Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. ._^^ Threads of all kinds (green Silkaline), John C. Meyer Thread Co., Lowell, Mass. ._ Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. ._^ Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz, by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Eaplds, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots. Hew's standard. A. H. Hews &, Co., Cambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St. , Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. K Kohr, 2934-38 Leavitt St., Chicago. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. lona 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^3- The American Florist. 715 Kansas City. BIISI.NKSS Mllll ISKTTEH. Local dealers report a deiided in- crease in luislness during tlie past week, a period of unusually favorable weather bringing in generous supplies of fine quality. Sliipments from the north have been heavy with roses. American Beauty and chrysanthe- mums of especially good character. As yet, carnations have been somewhat scarce, not enough being in this mar- ket to supply the demand. It is be- lieved that within a few days local cutting will be heavy and indications are for the best stock known for a long time. Prices have not changed materially from last season, although orchids are bringing very fancy flg- -ures. With new cuttings of carnations and plenty of roses and chrysanthe- mums, however, it is believed the mar- ket will steadi' itself with a uniform balance between supply and demand. NOTES. D. J. Haff, former president of the park board, and one of the most en- thusiastic lovers of flowers and beau- tiful lawns in the city, has announced that he has arranged to bring Mrs. Philip Martineau here soon for a se- ries of lectures upon the merits of English primroses, Canterbury bells and salvia. Mrs. Martineau Is one of the most famous of English landscape gardeners and is now in New York, where she is appearing under the aus- pices of the Civic Forum, and her mis- sion is attracting attention in the west. It is very likely that if Mrs. Martineau •can be induced to remain in this city for a few weeks, she will be given ■commissions to design English gardens for several large country estates. Local people are evincing a lively in- terest in everything pertaining to land- scape improvement and the beautifi- ■cation of lawns. P. G. Brackenbury, formerly em- ployed at the greenhouse of the George M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. at Pleasant Hill, but recently associated with Charles Mueller of "Wichita, was in this city last week and is contem- plating taking his old position with the Kellogg Co. G. H. Parker, local Tnanager of this firm, reports that they are now shipping their first carnations -and the stock is very fine. By No- vember 1 the cutting will be in full blast and they expect the best stock they have ever grown. He also re- ports business very good and pros- pects for fall and early winter the best they have had. A. S. Elberfleld of the Alpha Floral Co., 1017 Walnut street, reports hav- ing just received the 1913 edition of "Everything for the Greenhouse," from the John C. Moninger Co., Chi- cago. He commends it as being an exceptionally fine issue. Mr. Elber- fleld says that trade was a little off the first few days of October, but that it is increasing' and prospects are un- usually good for fall business. Prizes for the best kept lawns in the northeast residential district were awarded last week by the Northeast Improvement Association, which is an organization of home owners for mu- tual benefit. The prizes went to lawns from 25 to 50 feet in width as one class, and lawns more than .50 feet in width in another class. There were seven prizes in each class, ranging from $25 down to $7. E. A. Ikenberry, county farm ad- "viser of Jackson county (in which this •city is situated), and L. F., Blackburn, county school superintendent, are now on a tour of the rural schools, view- ing displays of articles raised by pu- pils on rural school farms. From the general report a roll of honor will "be issued giving the names of school and individual prize winners. Considerable discussion has been aroused in this city over the petition I I>OJ:iL't 'Wo^ia.t?^ AFTER you sort out what you don't want in a greenhouse construction; what j-ou do want is simple. You don't want a house that is going to deteriorate rapidly; you don't want a house that is struct- urally weak You don't want a house where strength has been sacrificed to the danger point simply to secure a few extra degrees of light. A cer- tain amount of light is necessary, but it is better to have good living plants in a substantial house than it is good plants ruined in a poorly constructed house. You do want the I, & 13 sec- tional iron frame construction, be- cause it is designed on the same safe and sound principles that are claimed as being superior by lead- ing steel construction engineers. You don't want to allow the "style in colutnns" to lead you into leaving too many out so that when the winds begin to bump your house you'll wish you had left more in. You know that 5'ou don't want to allow lower prices on materials to blind you to the fait that it costs more to erect such materials. You do want to com pare very care- fully other specifications with ours. You don't want to think you are getting a price on our kind of house and wake up to kind its on quite a different one. You don't want to be compelled to watch like a cat does a mouse, every bit of material that goes into your house for fear it might not be right. You do want to feel that if any- thing is not right, that it will promptly and cheerfully be made right. You don't want to feel after your house is up, that it don't quite notch up with your neighbors. You do want to feel that you have the most practical, most reasonable, most up- to date house money will buy and that once its up, it's up to stay up for years and years to come. You do want an L & B house, because you are sure you can be sure of them. Lord & Burnham Co. SALES OFFICES New York Philadelphia 42nd St. Building Franklin Bank Bailding Boston Chicago Tremont Building Rookery BuUdIng Rochester, Granite Building Toronto, 12 Queen St. East FACTORIES: irvlngton, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. Use our patent iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Oj IMPROVmj THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS VENTiLATIHB For Tobacco Extracts, etc Send lor Circulars. *'•""'•""'"' DILLER, CASKEY &„KEEN, APPARATUS. S. W. Comer sum and Berk Streets PHU-ADELPHIA. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. . MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. KRIER BOILERS Smoke Burner— Self Feeding— For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., CHICAGO. 716 The American Florist. OeL i&^ Ireer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For^Greenboiises Drive eaiy and tme« became both beveli are oa the same tide. Can^t twist and break the elasB in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Point is patented. No others like It. Order from roDideale^ or direct from os. 1000, 75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENET A. DBEES, Til Chestnut Streflt^ FUladelpUk, of a numlier of citizens to have the park board discontinue the planting of high or dense shrubbery on public property. It is contended that such a system not only obstructs the view, but that it affords hiding places for high- waymen and other evil-doers. Mrs. C. C. Boyd, mother of J. H. Boyd, owner of a large greenhouse on the Springhill Road, east of this city, was badly injured recently and is in a dangerous condition. The greenhouse was being repaired and some scaffold- ing fell upon Mrs. Boyd as she was passing through. The Kansas City Peony Gardens, Seventy-sixth and Main streets, are making a special run on peonies that are represented as "drought proof, cold proof, water proof and heat proof." This company is also taking heavy or- ders for peony, iris and phlox plants for November delivery. An- automobile delivery truck of the George M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. was struck by a heavy touring car last week and damaged to the ex- tent of $125. The collision occurred when the touring car made a sudden turn to prevent running down a boy. The Henry Kusic Company, whole- sale dealers, 1016 McGee street, re- ports splendid business. This company makes a specialty of supplies and the manufacture of wire goods. In the latter department they are behind with their orders. The October meeting of the Missouri Valley Horticultural Society will be held at the Coates House, October 18. A luncheon will be served and this will be followed by an afternoon of papers and addresses. A. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The annual dahlia show of this so- ciety was held at Pembrooke Hall, Glen Cove, N. Y., October 8, and was a great success. Both in the number and quality of the exhibits displayed, this year's exhibition far exceeded that of any previous year. The dahlias ex- hibited by Mrs. E. M. Townsend, Oys- ter Bay, and Sisson & -Thurston, New- port, R. I., were the chief features of the dahlia displays. The collections of vegetables staged by H. C. Smith, Oyster Bay; A. G. Hodenpyle, Locust Valley, and Mrs. H. L. Pratt, Glen Cove, were conceded by many to be the best seen at any of this society's shows. Mrs. B. Stern's special prize of a silver cup for collection of fruit brought out a large entry. John T. Pratt, Glen Cove, was awarded first prize in this class, exhibiting a fine display of over 50 varieties. Mrs. R. J. Maxwell, Glen Cove, had a meritori- ous exhibit of Helianthus Maximil- • liana. This helianthus showed up well in artificial light, adding much to the bcEuity of the show. C. H. Totty, Madiion, N. J., had on exhibition a table of early flowering outdoor chrys- anthemums, which were admired by King Automatic Air Valve FOR Hot Water Beating This little valve will keep your hot water system absolutely free from air. Place one on the high point of the coils and your air troubles will be over. Price $2.00 each, charges paid. KINfi CONSTRUCTION CO., Nortl\S^a„TN.Y. Makers'cf King Iron Frame Greenhouses. Mention the American Florist when writing STEAM TRAPS Flue Cleaners Write for Prices Today on These Tliree liems. Rollins Steam Specialty & Valve Co., '' ^mlS. '"' Landscape Gardening A course (or Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craie and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the errowing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the hest positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 2S0-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School DeDt. A. F., Springfield, Mass. PROP. CRAia. ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not get hard, will not run in hot, nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO all. The attendance was very good and the management deserves- much credit for this successful exhibition. In the evening- the regular monthly meeting was held and all arrange- ments made for the chrysanthemum show, which will be held October 28-29. Mrs. ,W. D. Guthrie, Locust Valley, was elected an honorary member and two more names were added to the list of active members. JAMES MACDONALD, SeC'y. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Our Catalogn*. Hom«u^ GIBUN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 1X0 not let the accounts owing you re- ^ main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any i>oint in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREIT : NEW TORR ■Mention the American Florist wTren loriUnif rp'J- The American Florist. 71T reenhouse Heating is a perpluxinK questioQ to all Hoiists except those usinn Morehead Steam Traps |{AVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must Install one at once. MOREHEAD Wichita. Kan. New Orleans, La. There arc more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in Kreenhousea than of all other makes ol steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send tor a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis. Tenn, Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ffCleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Qaote Ton. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATON, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE It Takes but Two Seconds to apply the PEERLESS GLASS^r^ REPAIR CLAMP "^ TO MEND CRACKED GLASS IMMEDIATELt AND PERMANENTLY The tiandiest article in the market. For sale everywhere Box of 100, by maU, $1.00. riSS. ALEXANDER KLOKNER, Milwaukee County, Wauwatosa, Wis. SiiliillliM This is but ONE of those famous that the skilled glazier uses; and if the glazier uses it you should also. You want to cut your glass as guickly and satisfactorily as the skilled glazier does. He has no breakage because he always insists on Red Devil" glass cutters. We want to convince you that genuine "Bed Devil" glass cutters have no equal, so send us five 2c stamps and one sample of No. 023 "Red Devil" shown above will be sent you postpaid. (We make over 3000 different "Red Devil" Tools.) SMITH 5 HEMENWAY CO., 501 Chambers St., New York, U. S. A. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25ttl St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, Bad Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas lycaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Rices — 40^12 East 34{h Si. NEW YORK. Siebert'a Zinc Glazins Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive, % and Va inch. Perlb. 40c.S-lbs. $1.85. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Stors Chicago New York. Wired Toothpicks M/mtl.'K: 60,000(7.50. Uanafaotured b; W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. SamoU free. For sale br dealeri. 718 The American Florist. Oct: i8. Order Now I 452 W. Erie St , • CHICAGO | NashviUe, Tenn. BUSINESS MUCH BETTER. The cut flower trade, ■which was somewhat dull for the few weeks past, has brightened up considerably and shows promise of a very satisfactory season. Many brilliant weddings will come off in the near future, and will give the florist something to do. The , opening of the schools, particularly the young ladies' colleges, has given an impetus to trade, and our annual state fair helped some. The flo- rists are , cutting some nice roses now and have grown some of the new varieties, such as Aaron Ward, Mrs. Chas. Russell, My Lady, Sun- hurst and Radiance, which with the old varieties, Richmond, KiUarney, Kaiserin and American Beauty, give a sufiicient variety. Violets are be- ginning to come in and lily of the valley is still plentiful. Dahlias are coming on now very well. The chry- santhemums are already bloorning but the growers will not put them on sale before the middle or end of the week, or until the blooms are in sufficient quantities to fill a steady demand. Bulb trade has been fine. NOTES. There was a floral exhibition by am- ■ ateurs at the state fair and quite a creditable display was made. The show would have been much better, however, if there had not been such a distressing and prolonged drought that prevented the blooming of any outdoor flowers. There were on ex- hibition ferns, some very handsome geraniums, fuschias. Asparagus Spren- geri and many other plants, and some very nice prizes were awarded. All the florists expect to do a good business this winter and are amply prepared to furnish everything in the way of flowers. Geny Bros, have a fine new delivery wagon with glass sides. Mclntyre Bros, also have a fine new delivery wagon. M. C. D. Redlands, Calif. — The Redlands Horticultural and Improvement So- ciety will hold a flower show Novem- ber 1-2. The principle of Sunlight Double Glass Sash — two layers of glass instead of one; dry air space between Sunlight Double Glass Sash Always Pay — — whether used on cold frames, hot-beds or on the inex- pensive 11 X 12 feet Sunlight Double Glazed Greenhouse. No mats and boards They eliminate the need to use mats and shutters because the air space be- tween the two layers of glass affords better protection. They save half the labor But the greatest advantage is to the plants. They get all the light. They grow steadily and are stocky aswell as extremely early. Inexpensive greenhouse Theinexpensive Sunlisht Double Glazed Greenhouse is 11 x 12 feet in size and may be extended to any length in multiples of three feet. The roof and sides are covered with Sunlight Sash and they may be readily removed for repairs or cleaning or for use on cold-frames or hot-beds. A wide greenhouse of the old type cannot be advantageously double-glazed. This Sunlight house is needed in every garden. It may be at- tached to the residence. You owe it to your interest to gettbe Sunlight literature at once. Write for these two books today One is a book by Prof. Massey, an au- ihority on hol-bed and cold-frame gar' dening, and the other is our free catalog. They are full of valuable facts. The cata- log is free. If you want Prof, Massey's booklet, enclose 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway Louisville, Ky. Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCnBINDCR Florists^ Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUH SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR FRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGa Mention th<} American Florist when writing EVANS* Imivoved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: Vou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advaace Co., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good priet*. SHARP, PARTUDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Boiler Tubes 61 ! « cents per loot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Tour Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., Z117 S. Jefterson Street CHICAGO, lU. Mention the American Florist when writing igi3. The American Florist. 719 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to pet Cattle Manure into your bench and pottint: soil. Its peculiar action and ettect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid quality bein^' packed rijiht now. Order today, THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., ^ — ^^y ItlflNUR^ PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full streok'th. weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO <'THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S" (Tie Fruit Grower, IvONDON ) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, includinsr tiie followinB: New York-Arthur T. Boddington. Burnett Broth- ers. William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co.. the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store. Weeber & Don. Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vaugrhan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co.. R. & J. Farqu- har & Co.. Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co., Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer. Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. PittsburSh-W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by Clay & Son, SntATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Finely Ground PHOSPHATE ROCK Agricaltnral Limestone BONE MEAL And Other J='ertilizers Write ns for prices. Prairie State Piiospliate Go. 14 East Jackson Boulevard CHICAGO, ILL. Trenton, N. J. Both in years of service as a flor- ist and the years of his life, the ven- erable Carlman Ribsam is much the oldest man in the trade of this city. He has built up a fine business and has reared sons who have followed in his footsteps. Mr. Ribsam is how 77, but is still hale and rugged and takes an active interest in the business. In the greenhouse management he has the co-operation of his sons and at the present time a fine general stock is grown. This place has long been known for its fine plants. One of the sons, Martin C. Ribsam, has a very fine retail flower and seed store at Broad and Front streets. He handles nearly everything called for on the farm and in the garden. The Rose Floral Co., 25 Middle Rose street, is one of the recent concerns entering business here. At E. L. Riley's range on Hamilton avenue we found quite a good stock coming on. The Blackmon Floral Co. is show- ing good features at the retail store. Frank Clark has a very neat store at 119 Broad street. NIKOTEEN 30 °lo FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40 ""I Strength o Strength FOR FUMIGATING Ask your dealer for it. Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. An infallible remedy for mildew on roses^ chrysanthemum and carnation rust, bench rot and various other blights which effect flowers, fruits and vegetables. It is applied by spraying the foliage. Fung- ine being readily soluble in water, contains no sediment and unlike Bordeaux and lime and sulphur, will not stain but cleanses the foliage. Fungine is an excellent fungicide for green- house plants. 7Sc quart— $2.00 gallon lO gaUon keg, $15.00. VERNINE A soil sterilizer and vermicide lor cut, eel, wire worms, root maggots and all vermin working vmder, the soil. It is applied by thoroughly soaking the ground with one part Vermine to 400 parts water and is not in- jurious to vegetation. An excellent sterilizer, more economical and less laborious than ster- ilizing with steam and hot water pipes. $1.0.0 quart— $3.00 gallon 5gaUonkeg,$12.BO. For sale by seedsmen. Manufactured by iphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. NIKOTIANA— APHINE SCALINE. Mention the American Florist when writing BLOOD and BONE Containing Ammonia, eV;^. Bone Phosphate, 35%. $28.00 per Ton. BONE MEAL. Containing Ammonia, 2'4%. Bone Phosphate, 60%. $29.00 per Ton. All F. O. B. Chicago. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND lyiATERIALS Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizer. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 EI4.IS AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing The Fumigatin^^ ~^Kind m Tobacco V Powder^ Kills Aphis $3.00 The 100 lb. Bag TheH.A.StoothofFXo. Mount Vernon. NY HASCO NICOTINE 4.0?^ NICOTINE FOR SPRAYING EIGHT POtJND CAN .... FOUR POUND CAN . . ONE POUND CAN EXPRESS PREPAID $12.50 , $6.50 *1.7S ^^k^ lECTICIl Guaranteed underthe Insecticide Act, I9I0 Serial No. 34L Save your plants and trees. Just Ihs thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bun, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly, Mites, Ants, Insects on Rose bui^hes, Carnations, etc., without injury toplants and without odor. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticida will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For saleby Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses* If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write us direct. ^ Pint - 25c; Pin( - 40c; Qoarl - - 75c i Gallon, $1.25; GalloD, ■ $2.00; 5 Gallon Can. - $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 3n to 50 parts. Lemon Oil Company DepL T. 420 W. Ushgton Street - - Baltimore, Mi Directions on every package. Tsro The American Florist. Oct. i8,' i Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot IVzc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. S5th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. A STIC A 5»'eenliouseqiazin^ USEJTNOW. CF.0.PIERCEG0. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- :sion and contraction. Futty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without ^breaking of other grlass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing Oklahoma City. TRADE BECOMING ACTIVE AGAIN. Out-door flowers were never better than they are just now. Cannas, cos- mos, snapdragon and zinnias are all in their full heauty and quite useful for many kinds of floral work. Busi- ness is gradually assuming more ac- tivity, both in plants and cut flow- ers. There is a little decorative work being done every day almost. NOTES. O. Boflhger has been on a crop in- spection trip through some of the -country to the south and finds most crops fairly satisfactory. He men- tions seeing one farmer sowing wheat between the rows of cotton. This would seem like crowding the soil rather heavily for the cotton will not all be picked for some time yet. Owing to the amount of rain falling during the last four weeks, some of the bottom lands are under water. The principal event this week was the Murphy-Kimball wedding, a home affair, but calling for an arrangement of plants and flowers throughout the house, and several nice bouquets, all furnished by the Barteldes store. One of the features of the decoration "was a huge canopy composed entire- ly of smilax and white chiffon. Single violets of fairly good grade are coming in from Ardmore, grown "by Mrs. M. Ikarel. S. S. B. Dayton, O. — The florist concern known as the Heiss Co. has incorpo- Tated, capital stock $15,000. Horace R. Frank, Forrest E. Nitman, Fred C. Moore, Clara A. Heiss and lone B. Frank are the incorporators. MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOIIvBR is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenltouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today. Write forfurtherinforma- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of the Superior boiler. SUPERIOR; MACHINE & BOILER WORKS^ 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. "You Should Worry" If you don't BULB your greenhouses with Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before yon. buy Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOI/BSALB GI^ASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 651 -659 West Washington Boulevard, #^ h ■ o 2t fl A Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. ^-»in\*a J|« Auto. 32107. Peclcy Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having_ been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding. Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Eversrthing in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. "T^H^aTc^T- nunill WWIllkkW kwiiiwkii WW! LD.phones: Lincoln 410 and 411 TRADE DIRECTORY, EOO Postpaid. Smenca is "ths Prau/ of the L'essbU thEre may bs mare comfort Rmidships, but we ars the £rst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 25, 1913. No. 1325 TheMerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist CotDpany Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Amello, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada ?2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Theodore Wirth, Minne- apolis, Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston, Mass., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo, N. Y , Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914. Halifax Public Gardens (Late October.) Some semblance of the summer yet remains With the charming gardens of the town; O'er lawns still green and beautiful yet reigns A lingering spirit with the autumn brown. The late October bee ambrosia sips Still from the dwarfed dandelion flower; Winging In wonted way their airy trips Gay butterflies still haunt the sunny hour. With song of birds the bowers no more resound, Tho' still about the sturdy robins fly. And stray song-sparrows rove the garden round. Unmindful of the winter drawing nigh. In purple panoply like warriors brave Tall lupines neither grief nor fear betray. But with the veteran trees, their neighbors grave, Stand calm and dlguifled from day to day. From stricken ranks and blanching heaps of slain Bright yellow daisies drive away the gloom; And pansies unsubdued In merry vein Laugh softly in the face of coming doom. Bold marigolds a dauntless courage show. The dainty poppy lifts a dragging head. While sweet alyssum, undismayed to go. Breathes peace above the dying and the dead. Mo sadness here upon the heart need fall. For Faith is victor over grief and pain, While Courage sounds the crowning trumpet call Heard by the soul In sweet triumphal strain. —George B. Longard in Halifax, N. S., Morning Chronicle. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Outdoor Rosef. The hybrid perpetual roses should now be made ready for the winter. Many growers lay the canes down and cover them with earth. While this may be necessary in extremely cold sections, yet in the majority of places in the country it will not be required. Under no circumstances cut the canes back, but leave all the wood that has been made on the plant, for it will win- ter kill to some extent, and it is but six or eighth inches at the base that is wanted for next year's growth. This six or eight inches should be well pro- tected from the freezing weather. If the bushes are planted in rows, the earth should be spaded out between them and thrown around the bushes, making ridges about 10 inches above the level of the soil. This will make a trench between the rows about 18 inches deep, which should be filled with manure. The manure should be barnyard manure with more or less straw in it, and will make a fine cov- ering for the ground. Where the bushes are planted individually the soil should be banked around them in a similar manner and the trench around the bush filled with manure, allowing some of the manure to come up around the bush. In the spring the manure will have almost all dis- appeared and the soil can be spaded back into the trenches and the re- maining manure spaded in. This will carry the rose bushes through almost any winter and give them a good manuring for the next season's growth. Violets. The temperatures of both night and day have now become settled enough to keep the violet houses in the best growing condition, and the plants should have made a strong healthy growth, and be producing blooms of good quality. The first sign of dis- ease will sometimes make its appear- ance as early as the first of Novem- ber, yet it ordinarily does not show up until later in the year during the dark, dull weather. All leaves which show disease should be picked off at once, and if there appear to be any great amount making Its appearance, run the plant a little dry, and under _no circumstances allow moisture to re- main on the foliage over night. Water only on bright days and then early in the morning. Give all the air possible during the day, and if the disease con- tinues raise the temperature a little at night and do not open the houses quite as much or as early in the morning. A little warmer temperature will induce a new root action, and if this takes place the plant will begin to make a new growth and the dis- ease will disappear. The disease only makes any great headway while the plants are not growing, for when "the elegant spring," as one grower always used to express it, comes, the plants take on new vigor and the disease is no more. As soon as the plants be- gin to grow the temperature can be dropped to normal for the culture of these plants, which should be about 40° at night. Be pareful in removing the leaves ■ not to disturb the plants any more than necessary. Do not pull them off carelessly, but pinch them off with the thumb and forefinger. Ferns. A good stock of small ferns is a necessity at this season of the year to the florist having a retail trade, for the fern dishes will now be coming in to be refilled and this has become quite a feature of the business. While this branch of the trade is in many cases very unsatisfactory, yet it is greatly the fault of the dealer that it is so, and with a little care and method can be made very remunerative and satis- factory to hirnself and his customers. In the first place a book should be kept giving the date when such customer's dish was filled, and above all things do not endeavor to buoy the customer up with any false hopes as to how long the dish will keep in good condition. In many cases the dish is placed on the center of the table 15 to 20 feet away from any light, the care left to domes- tics, and it may never be watered from the time it reaches the house until it is returned to be filled, and ofttimes the customers will say it was only a week or two since it was filled, when by ref- erence to the book it will be found to have been two months. When the dish 722 The American Florist. Oct. 25, is returned make a note as to what varieties seem to have succeeded the best and use these in refilling. It is wonderful to note the effect on the dif- ferent varieties in different houses. What will live and thrive in one house will often be the first to die in another. Have a few dishes put up ready for sale. It is often possible to make a sale when the customer sees them all ready, though he might not wait to have one made up or would never think of it unless his attention was drawn to it. Beside the ferns, have a good stock of Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl in small pots; these will often grow where ferns will not live at all. And also a fine lot of small palms, cocos and kentias. and small dracsenas for the centers of the fern dishes. Azaleas. The imported plants of azaleas will soon be received, and preparations should be made to pot and care for them upon their arrival. The plants have been out of the soil now for four or more weeks, and although all the attention possible is given in the pack- ing and shipping, yet the plants suffer considerably and should be handled at once upon their receipt. Have a stock of azalea pots on hand of the different sizes to meet all requirements. The full-sized pot is no longer used to grow azaleas, the plant making a much bet- ter appearance in the azalea or half- size pot. Any kind of soil will do, but if the plant is to grow on after bloom- ing a fibrous peat is to be preferred. When the plants are unpacked they should be immediately carried to the potting shed. Some will probably have too large a ball for pots that will look best with the size plant. The roots can be cut off with a sharp hatchet to fit the pot. Have a tub of water in which the ball of earth can be stood until thoroughly soaked. Many grow- ers neglect this, deeming it unneces- sary, but in our experience if not done the water runs down the outside of the pot in the new soil and it takes many waterings and considerable time to soak up the old ball, and the plants are meantime suffering for moisture. Pot very firmly, ramming the soil down hard and after potting the soil should be thoroughly watered until all the soil in the pot has become satu- rated. The inclination is to place the early varieties immediately into the heat, but six weeks in a house at 65° or 70° will bring them into bloom for Christmas and if the plants are re- ceived by November 1 ten days in a cool house will enable them to recover from the effects of the long shipment and become re-established and they will force much more readily and suc- cessfully. The dropping off of buds is often attributed to this placing them in the very hot houses before they have become settled in the new soil. Fre- quent syringings will be required after being placed in the warm house. The later varieties should be placed in cool houses or pits until the time to bring them in to the warmer temperature. Warsaw, N. T. — The garage of H. S. Baker, the local florist, was de- stroyed by fire October 8. A delivery automobile was also burned. Las Vegas, N. m.— Perry Onion, the local florist, will move two doors south of his present location. The new place is in the Coors block, adjoining the Palace clothing store. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kin, Philadelphia, Pa. Flowers at the Woodruff Funeral. The funeral of Timothy Lester Wood- ruff, former lieutenant governor of the state of New York was held in the Central Congregational church, Brook- lyn, on October 15. In the number of floral designs and the fine quality of stock used, it is but seldom that such a noteworthy arrangement is seen. There were scores of standing wreaths and other designs in which orchids, Ameri- can Beauty and other roses, lily of the valley and chrysanthemums were used. The entire space in front of the pulpit or platform, the church being very large, was filled with designs. Others had been placed in the wings. The casket was entirely covered by a pall Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen. of American beauty roses, nearly one thousand blooms being used. The pall and designs from the family of the de- ceased were arranged by James Weir's Inc., of Brooklyn. Beautiful wreaths of orchids and roses were arranged by Geo. M. Stumpp and J. H. Small & Sons. A. P. F. Fox Opens "Sign of the Rose." The official opening of the "Sign of the Rose," Charles Henry Fox's flower store, was held on the evening of Oc- tober 13. Many of the wholesale men and growers were present. The re- tail trade was also represented. After an inspection of the store, offices, buy- ing room, conservatory and various other parts of the building, including the ice plant, the party were invited upstairs into the spacious dining room, where a fine dinner was served. ■Charles Pox was present, and although 7.3 years old, was as young and lively as any of the visitors. He has been a great factor in the business which he still carries on, and took great pride in the elegant establishment of his son, who bids fair to extend his fame in the coming years. The "Sign of the Rose" flower shop as completed is one of the most modern and up-to-date places of its kind in this country. There are many on a more elaborate scale but none more complete in de- tail and artistic finish. The large flower case, artificially cooled by an automatic refrigerating machine, which starts when the temperature rises, is very complete. It is in two sections, divided by a compartment with drawers in which are kept vio- lets, gardenias, etc. In one case at the back a narrow, deep trough or tank contains galvanized iron jars with holes in the sides. These contain American Beauty or other long- stemmed roses. These jars, lift out, bringing the contents with them with- out the water. The water can be changed in a few minutes by removing a stopper and may be refilled from a hydrant. Everything about the place is distinctive and the idea of the pro- prietor himself. The latticed show- window is a feature, the French doors and windows along one side of the store doubling it in size. The ar- rangements in the rear show rooms, work rooms, conservatory and garage. A cold fresh air room for keeping flowers is one of the bright ideas. His exclusive cut flower boxes are a strong point in his service to which he gives great attention. Mr. Fox believes that the outside of the package should be made attractive. Seals, ribbon and sprays of green and flowers are worth all they cost for the added, value they give to the appearance of the box. K. Who is the Real Gardener? Paper by M. 0. Ebel, Madison, N. J., Secre- tary of the National Association of Gardeners, read before the Gardeners and Florists' Club at Boston, October 14, 1913. The subject, "Who Is the Real Gar- dener?" is a burning question among horticulturists and floriculturists en- gaged in private growing. I refer to those generally known as private gar- deners, but whose title to my mind is a misnomer; and the sooner the pro- fessional gardener rids himself of it the sooner I believe he will come into the rank to which he is rightfully entitled. The dictionary defines "pri-' vate" as meaning : "peculiar to, be- longing to, or concerning an individual only" — and "professional" as meaning: "pertaining to, or appropriate to a profession or calling." So does it not appeal to you that the title "pro- fessional gardener" is the more digni- fied of the two and one which distin- guishes him as one of a- profession? Separating the real gardener from the so-called gardener is not difficult to those who are conversant with present day conditions surrounding the gardeners, but with laymen, any one engaged in laboring about a place, which might include the looking after a lawn, a small garden patch, or flower bed, is classed as a gardener. This is due in a large measure to the fact that the science of gardening has not advanced sufliciently in this country to have it generally recognized as a profession. There is no question, how- ever, that the day will come when gardening will be as generally ac- cepted as a profession as are law, medicine and theology, which were also not always of the high standard in which we find them in this age. I can recall, within my time, one of the justices' courts in a Hebrew section of a large city, overrun with a class of lawyers no more entitled to the calling than the most ignorant laborer employed by you gardeners, but though ignorant, these men were possessed of suflicient shrewdness to enable them to secure their admission to the bar by bribing substitutes to pass examinations for them and in this manner obtained their credentials. '9^3' The American Florist. 723 The legal profession has since then lieen so elevated that such conditions no longer exist and thus a higher status has been attained for it. You wonder what this has to do with gardening? I refer to it to show that the profes- sion of gardening has no greater ob- stacles to overcome than the legal and ■other professions had in their earlier careers. The great drawback to the garden- ing profession at present is the so- called gardener I have already re- ferred to, a class of men absolutely unqualified for the name of gardener, but who are recognized by the unin- formed as such. The hour of elimina- tion of that class would soon draw near if the real gardeners would com- bine, as have the men who selected the law, medicine or the ministry as their profession. These men combined through their national associations and otherwise to protect the good name of their respective professions against abuse on the part of the unscrupulous who manifest themselves in every field of endeavor. And so it is up to every gardener who is interested in his work as much because he loves it as for what he may derive from it material- ly, to co-operate with one another to elevate his profession by ridding it of those who pose as gardeners without the necessary qualifications to fit them for it. A great problem confronting the profession just now is how to properly bring to the knowledge of people, who employ gardeners, the ability of the practical gardener. By this I mean, the one who is thorough in his pro- fession, and what such a gardener can accomplish if given a fair opportunity to exercise his ability. Possibly I should modify this statement and say "again bring to their attention" for I disclose nothing new to those fa- miliar with the experience of many estate owners who have become dis- gusted with the profession as a whole over rascalities practiced in the man- agement of their establishments — or mismanagement — by men not truly representative of the profession and through which many excellent oppor- tunities have been lost to conscientious gardeners and honest men made to ;suffer. To better yourselves and increase your opportunities you must strive to inspire among owners of estates and others who may require the services of a gardener, a greater confidence towards your profession and to raise its standard by eliminating those men who now work as gardeners but have no right to the calling owing to their limitations in the knowledge of gar- dening, and when this is done, let me assure you that the gardeners, -whether under the title of manager, superintendent, supervisor or garden- ers, will be more generally entrusted with the entire management of pri- vate establishments, just as their own- ers now entrust their business man- agers to manage their business and their industrial superintendents their industries; for none of them seek com- plicated systems in the management of any of their affairs and reliable ef- ficiency with the least complications is the method most sought for. I trust that I am not creating the impression that 'my attitude is an- tagonistic to the gardeners and that I am favoring the employers. This is not so, for I am for the gardener, first, last and all the time. Nor do I fear that anything that I state to- night may injure any gardener of the right sort in the eyes of his em- ployer, and as what I say is likely to reach the eyes of some of them, I volunteer that no broad minded man, on second thought, will judge the pro- fession as a whole by what his ex- periences may have been with some individual belonging to it, any more than he would condemn any other pro- fession over the actions of one of its members. There will be no cleaner, no more elevating, no more humane, or more enjoyable profession than that of gardening when its forces become more concentrated and controllable, and in my position I can already dis- cern that its lines are drawing closer and closer all the time. There are two vital essentials lack- ing between the average estate owner and his gardener, and one is the fail- ure of the owner to encourage his gardener in the good work he may be doing. Many of them are inwardly pleased, but will never openly mani- fest it in the presence of the gar- dener, and we all know that a little merited praise is appreciated by all men. The other is the hesitancy on the part of most gardeners to take the initiative to do things. You may have a "close" employer, not disposed to spend money, but if you will ac- complish something for nothing to arouse his interest, the chances' are that if he has means to do so he will man's estate is a luxury which is apt to seem awfully luxurious to him when he finds it dlllicult for lack of re- sources to properly maintain it, and at such times you must not expect him to spend money when he can get along without doing so. Under such circum- stances just shift from nature study- ing to studying a little human nature, and then do the best you can to please under conditions as they exist. In most instances you will ' find it will be appreciated when times do not seem so hard. There may be some excep- tions, but there are exceptions to everytliing. I am aware that all owners of pri- vate establishments, who require the services of professional gardeners, are not alike and that many are unreason- able in their demands and expect much more than they are entitled to for the compensation the gardener re- ceives, and where, no matter how much a man may strive, appreciation is never manifest. Where a gardener comes in contact with such a charac- ter, let him do the best he can while he serves him, await his opportunity where his services may be more ap- preciated and when it comes grasp it. The Biblical admonition that you can- not serve "two masters" must be a bone of contention with some of you. I presume that where several of a family must be catered to it requires tact to please all, and that it is in most instances impossible of accom- plishment. But the gardener who VIOLET BARONNE ROTHSCHILD. eventually open up to permit you to accomplish more for him. And some may have a liberal employer who would spend more freely if the gar- dener took the initiative to instruct him how he can spend to advantage. You must not overlook the fact, how- ever, that this country has for sev- eral years past been encumbered with poor millionaires, men whose resources are tied up in non-productive securities. To some of you your employer may appear to have had a change of helirt and to have become possessed of a hoarding spirit, but I think you will find them to be the sa,me liberal spend- ers when their income flows more free- ly again. Remember also that a gentle- aims to please the head and humor the rest will come out the best. Study the disposition of those you serve and cater to their fads and fan- cies, for these are whims in which the rich delight to indulge. And if called on to transform a beautiful front lawn into a cabbage patch, or to turn it into a pasture for cattle grazing, proceed to carry out the silly notions with as much good grace as possible, realizing that while it is quite contrary to your good taste, you are only carrying out the wishes of him who is "paying the piper." I have just such an instance in mind, where a lady, having purchased a prize bull, decided that she wanted to 724 The American Florist. Oct. ^5, see him grazing in front of her bed- room window when she arose in the mornings, and instructed her gardener accordingly. He was nonplussed at first, but he proposed, as a compromise, to save marring the beauty of his well laid out place, that instead of having only the bull grazing on the lawn that the whole herd be turned out at the foot of the hill sloping towards the lawn, a. short distance off, suggesting that this would produce a more pic- turesque effect. The suggestion was accepted, an invisible fence con- structed to keep the cows off the best portion of the lawn, and now the lady points with pride at the beautiful rural aspect in front of her dwelling place. She is contented and her gardener, through a little initiative, spared her from much ridicule and also the result of his efforts from being spoiled. I may become a little personal by venturing on personal appearance as it affects the gardener, but it is sole- ly in his interest. I come in contact with many gardeners while they are engaged in their work and what I am about to refer to I admit is the ex- ception rather than the rule, but I allude to it as an essential to pro- fessional progressiveness. In my trav- els I at times find gardeners quite efficient in their profession, but who lack in their own general appearances, and are quite thoughtless as to some of their habits while occupied in their vocation. Now appearances count for much in this world, and personal ap- pearance, not gaudiness, but neatness, makes a favorable impression where- ever practiced. The gardener with a "good front" is likely to come into closer personal contact with his people than the gardener who lacks it. Only a few days ago I was told of a family returning recently from abroad where they had been visiting some of the ex- tensive private estates found on the other side and probably "enthused" with some of the old country ideas; they informed their gardener that they would prefer to have him engage ad- ditional labor to do the plodding so that he could clothe himself more fit- tingly and be presentable to the guests in future and at the expense of the family. But the old man, long with the family, begged that he be per- mitted to continue to plod, that he could not accustom himself to fine clothes. His request was granted, but you can count on it, not getting what they want, it is only a question of time before these people will become dissatisfied. I cannot refrain from saying a word to the young and ambitious men in the profession. So much has been heralded in the near past respecting the essentials requisite to make one a real gardener that I shall not dwell on it long. But of the practical gar- dener of the future much will be de- manded. He must possess executive power, knowledge of every phase of floriculture, horticulture and agricul- ture, must have ability to handle men, and in general be a good business manager. This means that he must be possessed of theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience, and he must count on having to contest with the young men favored with col- lege opportunities. I, however, am a firm believer that our real gardeners of the future, as of the past, will be the self-made, those with ambition to seize every chance to learn by prac- tical experience during the day, gain- ing their theoretical knowledge by study of books at night and during the spare hours, constantly on the alert to advance, and thus by com- bining practice and theory will be- come thoroughly efficient in their pro- fession. There are, however, on the other hand, many young men who have taken up gardening imbued with the idea that a year of apprentice- ship, another year as an assistant — and then a full fledged gardener. They will have gained just a sufficient smat- tering of what gardening constitutes to spoil what they may undertake if they obtain a head gardener's posi- tion, and some of them occasionally manage to, with the result that they do not make good. Cattleya Gigas. Before concluding I want to say a few words on behalf of the National Association of Gardeners. I believe this organization is the pivot on which the future destinies of the profession of gardening in this country will swing. It should become the mother society of all the local gardeners' clubs and societies throughout the country, to which they can turn to thrash out their problems which bear on the pro- fession, just as the local medical so- cieties and bar associations look to their national associations. At the annual conventions, to which delegates from the various local societies should be sent, much could be accomplished to advance horticulture and floricul- ture in the interest of the professional gardener. And the National Associa- tion of Gardeners would soon gain similar recognition as the national as- sociations of other professions, and evidence of good standing within the profession. And so the real gardener membership to which is regarded as would come into his own and the so- called gardener of no ability would soon be assigned to oblivion. To those of you here tonight who have not yet enrolled in the National Asso- ciation, let me urge that you do so now, and then with the representative body of gardeners which our associa- tion constitutes let it proceed to- formulate plans for an active cam- paign to place the oldest profession, on earth in the front rank of estab- lished sciences, and I go on record as- predicting that when you undertake to accomplish this with all seriousness you will discover your greatest eo- operators will be the men who re- quire your services, the owners of the- private estates. ORCHID NOTES. Watering: Cattleyas. Watering is a problem that may never be correctly answered as long- as orchid growers differ in their opin- ions on this subject. It is very cer- tain that no other kind of plants would exist if they had to take the water thrown at them in the manner it is- day after day irrespective of the sea- son. Most damage to orchids through, careless watering happens in winter, so a few notes along this line may be of much use to some florist now.. Growers of orchids must study many conditions before they can be confi- dent of success in their culture; the climate, elevation and atmospheric changes must be considered. If the- suituation is well inland at a high elevation, orchids will require far more- water than if the houses used for growing them are stationed in low- lying lands near the sea, or other large bodies of water. Then again the style- of house has a lot to do in regard to their culture. Should the houses be of the improved type, large, lofty,. well lighted, the plants will dry muchi quicker than they will in a heavy- built, old style house which may pos- sibly be shaded by other larger houses: or trees, etc. Many such things must be contended with, which all take time, yet it is experience that can only be- taught by observation and practice. Cattleyas being most in demand, growers must become acquainted withi many species and learn their habits- and season for growing. The flowers; from the different varieties can be pro- duced at any time of the year, and the treatment of the plants is muchj the same for one as the other. The only difficulty is to remember when- it is time for each kind to commence to grow and when to rest the same, and to treat them accordingly. If the- different species are placed in blocks or houses by themselves, the care of them is made very simple, and much worry is saved thereby. In watering* it is just as easy to err by keeping- the plants too wet as by keeping them too dry, for in either case the results will be poor flowers. Provided the plants are grown in drip-proof houses and rightly potted, it is easy to have them in such condition for all plants: to be ready for water at the same time, thereby saving a great deal of time. This itself would be a great gain to most florists. Tears of practical experience with- various methods has proved that cat- tleyas need little daily syringing even- in the hottest summer weather. Much' of this kind of work originated through some grower seeing some other grower- do it, till It has been overdone. Ask them what it is done for and they cannot tell you, so the' results are that the plants become too soft to produce- good flowers of average commercial; ^913- The American Florist. 725 CATTLEYA GASKELLIANA AT j: A. CARBONE'S, BERKELEY, CALIF. use. The advice to be followed with safety is to lay the hand on the pot- ting compost of each plant. Should it feel hard and dry when pressed, the majority of the plants will be in need of water. Then proceed to water them with the hose pipe with just enough force of water not to overturn any plant, taking care to spread the water all over the plants with the fin- ger, going backwards till the end of the house is reached, then coming back the same way. This soaks both sides of the plants, and no matter how dry they were this will give enough water for two or three days, for the whole house gets thoroughly damped down at the same time; if the plants do not dry out in that time wait until they do, but be certain that the most of them are dry before repeating the operation. This, of course, is for plants in active growth; those varieties that are resting will not need it so often. One will get accustomed to these by degrees, though on some benches in the same house the plants will not dry out nearly as quick as others. This should be quickly noticed by an observant cultivator; then his own judgment should be brought into play concerning this and also the general condition of the weather. If it should be damp and wet do not worry about the plants, leave them alone for na- ture has fixed them so that no harm will come to them. Cattleyas are not like ferns. Do not be tempted to grow too many plants hanging on the roof of the house. These cannot be watered successfully with the hose without be- ing a detriment to the plants growing underneath. If possible find room for them on the benches, for to dip them takes time and the returns from them rarely pay for this time and trouble on a commercial place. Such treat- ment as the above if followed will not fail, provided ventilation is used with care to avoid cold draughts in winter for such species coming into growth and flower as Cattleya Trianse, C. Percivaliana, C. Schroederse, C. Mossiee and C. Mendelii; but C. labiata after the flowers are cut, will need a rest. Only give water at intervals of a week or ten days. Of course, in very cold weather when lots of firing is neces- sary they must have it oftener. C. Gaskelliana and C. gigas need the same treatment also, till their new growths are one inch or so long. But that will not be for three or four months yet. Keep a nice buoyant at- mosphere not too hot or too close. The good results will come and the mys- teries of orchid growing will disappear also. C. Y. PKIPEDE. POMONA, CALIT. — A. W. Pooley has sold his interest in the florist business to his partner, M. K. Zimmer, who will continue the business. OSHKOSH, "WIS. — The October meet- ing of the Oshkosh Horticultural So- ciety was held at the home of Chas. Fisher in the town of Omro. ADRIAN, MICH. — The meeting of the Lenowee County Horticultural Society October 8 was unusually interesting, a very good programme having been pro- vided. THE CARNATION. Cultural Suggrestions. The condition of the weather report- ed from most parts of the country has not been what we can call good car- nation weather. It has been alto- gether too hot and lots of dark days with considerable fog, causing the plants to be somewhat soft in growth and setting the stem rot fungus to work. For a few weeks at this sea- son of the year previous to steady fir- ing this dread disease is sometimes quite prevalent and every care as re- gards watering, airing, keeping the plants clean and the branches up off the ground so that the air can pass freely in and among the plants, should be given close attention. As soon as a plant shows signs of being affected with stem rot it should be - taken out and the soil directly around where it has been growing re- moved and some clean fresh soil put in to receive the new plant that has been held in a 4-inch pot to meet such an emergency. Any condition of soil or surroundings that causes extreme dampness is the principle reason for the spread of stem rot, especially at this time of the year, before the plants have had a chance to get the upper- hand of the rich material which the soil contains. When there is a liberal proportion of cow manure in the soil it has a tendency to promote a soft rapid growth. This together with soft damp dark weather causes the stem rot to begin to spread. 726 The American Florist. Oct. 25, It is a good plan when a plant is noticed that has died by reason of stem rot to dust some air-slaked lime with .sulgjiur .mixed through it on the surface oi the be beautifully formed, and borne in great profusion; dark, rich green foliage showing a tinge of bronze; dwarf grower. Seed- ling of Wm. Saunders. Horatio — Large, waxy flowers of beautifully formed petals; brilliant crimson scarlet, edged with bright golden yellow, yellow throats, spotted red foliage, dwarf, robust, of good texture, deep rich green. Seedling of Wm. Saunders. Lafew — Medium to large flowers in large trusses, which are profusely pro- duced. The foliage is a very dark me- dium green, overlaid with a bronze sheen; dwarf, sturdy grower, orange scarlet. Seedling of Wm. Saunders. Gonzabo — Brilliant carmine; large flowers of waxy petals, enormous truss- es, luxuriant dark bronzy green foli- age, grows about 3% feet high. Seed- ling of Wm. Saunders. Mercutio — Intense vermilion scarlet shading to pink at the base of petals, golden yellow at edge. The foliage is clear rich green, about three feet high; an early and continual bloomer. Seed- ling of Wm. Saunders. John Young, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Chas. H. Totty announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year as fol- lows : Chicago— J. B. Deamud (chairman), E. O. Orpet, D. A. Robertson. Ship flowers to J. B. Deamud, 160 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati — R. Witterstaetter (chair- man), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care janitor. Boston— Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex Montgomery. Ship flowers to Boston Flower Ex- change, C. Park street, care of chair- man. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second street, care of chairman. Philadelphia — A. B. Cartledge (chair- man), John Westcott, S. S. Pennock. Ship flowery to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tues- day of the week they are to be exam- ined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special attention is called to the rule that sports to re- ceive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 25 and November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. OFFICIAL JUDGING SCALES. Commercial. Color 2n Form 15 Fullness 10 Stem 15 Foliage 15 Substance 15 Size 10 Total 100 Exhibition. Color 15 Form is Stem 5 Depth 15 Foliage 5 Size 30 Fullness 15 Total 100 Single Varieties. C;'olor 40 Stem and Foliage . 20 Form 20 Substance 20 Total 100 Pompon Varieties. Color 40 Fullness 20 Form 20 Stem and Foliage. . 20 Total 100 Single varieties to be divided in two classes — the large flowered and the small flowered. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Chicago, October 11. — Sport of Glory of Pacific, pinkish white. Glory of Pacific type, scored 86 points com- mercial, exhibited by H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. Cincinnati, O. — Sport of Glory of Pacific, bluish white, Japanese, scored 82 point commercial, exhibited by H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland, Md. New York, October 11.^ — J 5, chest- nut bronze, Japanese, scored 85 points commercial, 86 exhibition, exhibited by Chas. H. Tottv. Madison, N. J. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Morgan Park, 111. '9^3^ The American Florist. 729 state Fairs, The following is n lint of coming state fairs, with the nnmc3 unit luldressea of the sunerln- tendents of the hortlcultui-ai nud tlorlcultural depart uieuts no far us obtainable: October 27-Novombor 1, Hot Springra. — Ar- kmisiiM Stnto Fair. 0. 11. Johuson, 201 Cooti-al avcuuo. Hot Springs, Ark. November 3-8, Phoenix. — Arizona State Fair, A. M. aicOmle. Thoeulx. Ariz. November 6-12, Shrevoport, — Louisiana State Fair, Robt. Gleuk, State Museum, New Or- leans, La. Wants, For Sale^Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv, For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Wlioro answers are to be mailed from this office eacioye 10 cents extra lo cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an experienced salesman with a nursery firm: will sell on commission. Key 906. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By competent grrower: sin gle, private place preferred. Address. Key 901. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose grower or propagat- or. 18 years experience; best of references. Address Key 898. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Good storeman. State wages in first letter. Chicago preferred. Address Key XXX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By competent grower: single; have good references. Address Key 877. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-Private gardener; sober, industrious and competent man. Illinois pre- ferred. Key XX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a competent young man with five years' practical experience, as assistant grower on commercial or private place. Address, Key 973. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Seedsman (English) 12 years experience. Could manage small storeor depart- ment. Eastern town preferred. State salary. Address, Key 971. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener-florist with 21 years' experience in all branches of horticulture and floriculture. Four years in last place; married. Can furnish A-1 references. For particulars, address. R. R. 1. Box 79. Tacoma. Wash. Situation Wanted-Florist. good at designing and decorations. Knowledge of seeds and bulbs. Life experience. Manage small store. Eastern town. Address, Key 970, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener or good assist- ant gardener on private place; 12 years experience in all branches; hot house plants, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbaceous borders, etc. Age 28. Single, English. .-Vddress Key 894. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A good man of considerable experience in general greenhouse work, including the growing of palms, ferns and other decorative plants, cut flower stock, etc.. is anxious to secure permanent place with up-to date commercial con- cern. Well recommended by previous employers. State wages. Address. Key 968, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Young lady of good appearance for florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bouquet work. Apply stating full particulars to J. S. Simmons, 266 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Help Wanted— Nursery Foreman; mustbeable to take charge of packing yard and making up orders. State experience and wages wanted. Ad- dress, Key 905, care American Florist. Help Wanted— First-class designer and sales- man; permanent position; good salary. Give ex- perience and references. Address Key 893, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address Superintendent. Valley Ridge Farm, Gates Mills, Ohio. Help Wanted-Lettuce and vegetable plan- grower, married roan prefi-rrt-d. Also nit;ht_ fire- man; ono wlio undt-rstands stenni tilting. Siluat tion open at once, 1. Sui'luv Cuall Cd . Mononn:i'i'"la, Fa. Help Wanted— At oncu, a lirst-class gardener and wife lor country estate, wilt- to cook for two men, wa^cs $110.00 per month and all found. A. .\. Mac Dongall. tupt. The Highlands, Seattle. Wash. Help Wanted— Partner with a small capital, must be a nood worker and experienced in ^row- ing chrysanthemums and bcddingstock. Onefrom around New York preferred. Address, Key S9(>, care AmcricanFlorist. Help Wanted— At once, a capable man to take charge of private place; one with experience in growing flowers and stove plants. Pittsburgh vicinity. Must ha\e good recommendation; state wages. Key "'74, care American Florist. Help Wanted— All-round florist capable of tak- ing full charge of 15,000 feet of glass, to grow everything for a commercial place; must be temperate; send reference in first letter. Per- manent job for right man, married or single. Scandinavian preferred for this place. $75.C0 per month. Address. Key 897, care American Florist, Help Wanted— Steady and experienced garden- er, who understands greenhouse, vegetables, flowers and fruit, for private place, near St. Louis, Mo. Married man with wife who can cook pre- ferred. House, vegetables, etc., furnished. Only thoroughly competent man need apply. Write at once giving references. Address, Key 967, care American Florist. Buyers Wanted — For a No. 1,2.4 Morehead Return Traps replaced by automatic boiler feeds. Roe't Ross Jones, Harrisburg, Pa. For Sale—Florist store and greenhouse, 50x125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. J. Nelson. 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale — Three No. 57 Hitchings boilers. Suitable for greenhouse heating. Cheap, Address Clarence Cosby, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Old established retail florist business on a leading avenue of New York City. Good reasons for selling. Terms reasonable. A. F. F., care American Florist, 124 E. 24th Street. New York. For Sale — In the rapidly growing City of Stock- ton, Cal., six greenhouses, ten thousand feet of glass for four thousand dollais. Five hundred cash, balance on time. The lots, in a few years, will be worth the price of plant. Will sell houses and give long lease of lots. Selling on account of old age and poor health. M. J. Shaw, 129 W. Magnolia St., Stockton, Cal. WANTED Young man with some retail store exijerience. Apply at Poehlmaim Bros. Co.'s supply department. T. E. WATERS 72-74 East Randolph St., CHICAGO 2 Boys Wanted For all around work in a wholesale cut flower store. Good wages to the right parties. Apply at once at KENNICOTT BROS. CO. 163-165 N. WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Rose Grower Must come well recommended. SINNER BROS., 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO FOR SALE RETAIL SEED STORE IN MINNESOTA An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well established and growing business with fine prospects for developement. Owner wishes to devote time to other in- terests; would take stock in company. Key 972, care American Florist. FOR SALE Several good ice boxes at reasonable prices. Address, Key 899, Care American Florist. SEEK NO FURTHER You will find Names and Addresses -IN- The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, and numerous other trade lists. Price, $3.00 Postpaid Contains 560 Pages AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 730 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, iiiiiiiiiHiniiMiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I CHICAGO f LOWER snow GRAND ANNUAL EXHIBITION I Chrysanthemum Society of America | IN CO-OPERATION WITH I Horticultural Society of Chicago and I Chicago Florists' Club E = I Art Institute, Chicago, I NOV. 5 to 7 I Copies of Premium List on Application to | i Telephone Wabash 1354. R. J. HAIGHT, 536 S. Clark St., Chicago. I TiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiMiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiMiiiniiiiiiiiT 1 1 Boston. DEMAND AiSTD SUPPLY STEADY. Steady demand for cut flowers is met ey an equally steady supply at pres- ent, and trade is regarded as satis- factory by a majority of the dealers. The quality of stock, although not quite up to the highest standard, is as good as the florists think they are justified in expecting, in view of the fact that 16 of the first 20 days of October in the coast section of Massa- chusetts have been devoid of sunshine, and most of the period has been actu- ally stormy. October weddings have created much demand for products of the greenhouses, and the call for nearly everything seasonable has been varied and of good volume. Carnations, which were limited in quantity a short time ago, are coming along more free- ly, and the only temporary scarcity is in the supply of white chrysanthe- mums, but there are plenty of yellow and they meet with ready sale. A "carnation day" last week in one of the outlying districts, in connection with the raising of funds for a local charity, caused an unusual demand in that locality for these flowers. Vio- lets are featured by the dealers more generally than they were earlier in the month, and the Mrs. Chas. Russell rose is given the place of honor in the display of some of the more prominent stores, meeting with much recognition, together with American Beauty, which . is always a favorite. NOTES. Three new men have been added during the past week to the sales force of Henry Penn. the newcomers being Charles Durand. formerly of Philadel- phia; Richmond Warner, formerly of New York; and Henry Wiedener, also from New York. G. F. McDonald, of the Boston Flower Exchange, received the past week his first consignment of chrysan- themums from the Andem green- houses, Putnam, Conn., whose line he has arranged to handle here. The annual meeting and banquet of the Boston Flower Exchange will take place October 25 at the New American House. The election of directors will be the feature of the business session. Benjamin H. Green, secretary of the Boston Retail Florists' Club, and Miss Koplowitz, of this city, who were naar- ried October 12, have just returned from their wedding trip. B. ClDClnnati. CONDITIONS POOR. Last week business was none too good, but the rain at the close of the week and the beginning of this seemed to put a further effective damper on the market conditions. A great fall- ing off in demand accompanied the rain and as a result Monday, general re- plenishing day for the retailers, showed only an ordinary day's business. Every seasonable line of stock can be readily had in good quantities. The roses, in spite of the miserable weather of the last few days continued plentiful and of good quality. The heavy competi- tion, however, of dahlias makes it practically impossible to realize their full worth in prices. The American Beauty market shows a good supply of the long and choice grades that do not sell any too readily. Shorter sizes clean up well and are rather limited in numbers. Chrysanthemums are now a great factor. Toward the close of last week there were very heavy receipts that glutted the market. All the prices have dropped a notch or two. Easter lilies are good but still In a rather short supply. Carnations are now offered in adequate numbers; their quality, too, is pretty good. Lily of the valley and orchids are selling well. Violets are offered in limited quantities. Smila.x Is still rather scarce. NOTES. The list of buyers in the city last week from other points Includes W. C. Lawrence, Atlanta, Ga.; G. A. Beckman and wife, and H. G. Behrens of the Busy Bee Floral Co., Middle- town : H. V. Thomas, Augusta, Ky. Other visitors were : S. Fine, repre- senting Chas. Zinn & Co., New York; S. W. Currier, formerly with Karl F. Brehmer, Chillicothe. C. E. Hillman, representing the John- ston Tin Foil and Metal Co. of St. Louis, Mo., was confined to his room at a local hotel last week upon the order of his physician, who was treat- ing injuries caused by a cinder in Mr. Hillman's eye. A. Rasmussen and his brother George, of New Albany, Ind., H. Klein- starink and F. Walker, of Louisville, Ky., motored to this city from the latter place the first of this week. Advices from West Palm Beach, Fla., are to the effect that C. J. Ahmer, who was on the sick list for a time, is now well again. The Main Floral Co., a new concern, has opened a retail flower store on Main street above Twelfth. Wm. Ruttle of Latonia is no longer a care-free young bachelor. He was married last week. C. E. Critchell reports a good call for his lily of the valley and orchids. HUTCHINSON, Kans.— Walter H. Un- derwood expects to enlarge his green- house range extensively next season. 19^3- The American Florist. 731 OUR NEW SEEDLING CARNATION PHILADELPHIA We bee you to consider our new Seedling Carnation PHILADELPHIA and to ask yourself the question— What Should One Expect of a Carnation? As you answer your own question, point by point, you will be describing Philadelphia You will say it must be productive. Philadelphia is without a doubt the most productive, carnation that has been introdiiced for some time. It must be perfect in color. Philadelphia is strik- ingly beautiful in that respect — the rare and much-wanted true rose-pink. It must produce large blooms. Philadelphia averages ZV2 to 4 inches in diameter. It must have long Stems— a point in which Phila- delphia is second to none. Its absolutely non-splitting calyx, unusually strong constUutlon, wonderful roi t action and continuity of bloom are other puints of merit which place it in the front rank of the best commercial varieties today. PHILADELPHIA was first exhibited in Detroit in January, 1912, under No. 23, at the time the Rose and Car- nation Societies held their conventions in that city. It attracted a great deal of attention and the following extracts from the trade papers may prove interesting reaaing: "No. 23 is a true pink, one of the best colors among the new varieties at the show, This is a color that appeals to the flower buyers and as shown it has every appearance ol beiner an acqui- sition." American Florist, January 20, 1912. "There was nothing finer shown in the seed- lings than this one, staged by Thomas F. Browne, Greenfield, Mich,, as far as cotor is concerned. It is distinct from all other carna- tions I have ever seen, I would call it a true Rose- pink, there isn't any other one could com- pare with it in this respect. Size and finish of the flowers leave nothing undesired." Florists' Exchange, January 20, 1912. BUT, we do not want you to take our word for all this. It would please us indeed, and we urge upon you to come out and see it for yourself at any time during the season that may suit your convenience. Seeing is believ- ing. We venture to say that the sight of PHILADELPHIA ^^^^ atMt. Clemens or Greenfield. Michigan, will surpass your ^^:mZZ^^Z^^^Z^^^^^irZi:iZ:=:^ZI^IS=^:^ own expectations. We say it in all sincerity that PHILA- DELPHIA is one of the most productive Carnations that was ever brought out, barring none. Whether you grow for the wholesale or the retail trade, it will pay you to invest in PHILADELPHIA. Furthermore, as a wholesale grower, it would be to your own interest, before you place any order, to investigate the variety for yourself. If, for example, you are willing to spend One Hundred Dollars for l ar- nation Cuttings and give at least Five Hundred Dollar's worth of space to it, why not spend a few more dollars and see the Carnation with your own e% es? We want every grower to see Philadelphia growing and to those who have already placed their orders we are extending the privilege of cancellation if upon seeing the variety they conclude that they do not want it, Mr. W. W. Wells, an eminent Chrysanthemum and Carnation grower of England, while on his recent travels in this country, made the following note about our variety: "PHIIvADBLPHIA is a true pink and the freest I have seen. It has a grand habit and is a great producer. Grand XXXXX (5 X's denoting Mr. Wells' unqualified stamp of approval on varieties seen m this country during his recent visit.)" We sent him One Thousand Plants, which he is growing now, and in a recent letter received from him, he tells us that "PHIIvADELrPHIA is a doer" and that "the plants are bushy and beautiful." We have an immense stock to propagate from and we expect no difficulty in filling orders. We have already booked to date over One Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand cuttings. Watch PHILADELPHIA blooms at the different exhibitions this Fall. Any club or individual wishing blooms can have them at any time by dropping a postal to the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. PRICES 100 $ 12 00 5,000 at $90 00 per 1000 1000 1'O.OO 2500 at $95.00 per lOOO ^ ^ # ii ^JJ^^ ^ t — ^ . , \* 10 000 at 80.00 per 1000 PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY TO INSURE EARLY DEUVERY. S. S. SKIDELSKY A CO. 1218 BETZ BUILDING. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 732 The American Florist. oa. 23, POEHLMAI ||^"NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, sendi Cut Flower Department. CHRYSANTHEMOHS FOR ALL SAINTS' I Extra Choice White, Pink and Yellow in large quantities. Send your order here. Also POMPONS in Bronze, White and Yellow. Roses - American Beautii EASTER HUES, CARNATIONS, VAllEY, CATTLEYAS, CYPRIPEDIUMS and PINK and WHITE DENDROBIUMS. HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. NOTICE:— We earnestly advise Night Letter Telegrams or Special DeUvery when shipments should be made Saturd days. Our City Store is open until 6 P. M. daily and until noon on Sundays and Holidays. Supply Department. MAGNOLIA WREATHS = 8TATICE M aiMD — RUSCUS WREATHS fo!- CEMETERY U Also Ruscus in that Pumpkin Color Shade for Halloween Decorations. ThisI in All Colors, $5.00 per 100. Autumnal Burrs in All Colors, $5.00 per 1 STATICE LATI FOLIA, per lb. 25 cents. CorK BarK, Cedar Bark, Baskets and Everything Else in Sv| /p/^; The American Florist. 733 BROS. CO. Istance Phone, £^%M^t^ t^ £^ £\ ■■ V ndolph 35. t^Olt^AlLfJvr^ ILL« Plant Department. Q orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent direct to enhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. AVOID THE RISK ;old weather shipments by placing your order with us immediately. By so doing you also save express charges, for we can safely ship by freight for a few weeks yet. tcial Offer on Chrysanthemum Plants |N order to make room we offer for a sfiort time only extra cfioice stock of bush plants of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. 5^-inch, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to $1.25 each. ESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS. to the following we have just received two large importations and can supply you with the desired stock on short notice KENTM L FORSTEBIANA Size Heiiriit No, of leaves Eacii Doz, 4-in. pot. 15 to 18 in. 3Sc $4 20 6-in. pot, 34 to 36 in. 6 $1,50 7-in. pot. 36 to 40 in. 6 2,50 8 in. pot. 46 to SO in. 6-7 4,00 S-in. pot. 52 to 54 in. 6-7 5,00 9-in. tub. 56 to 62 in 6-7 6,00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs. $10,00 to $15,00, MADE UP KENTIA BELMOREANA IN TUBS Sire Heigrlit No. of plants Each 7-in, tub, 22 to 24 in, 3 to 4 $2,50 7-in, tub, 26 to 28 in, 4 3,50 MADE UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA IN TUBS Size Height No, of plants Each 6-in, pot, 24 to 26 in, 3 $1,00 6-in, pot, 30 to 34 in, 3 1,50 7-in, tub, 30 to 34 in, 3 2,50 8-in, tub, 36 to 40 in, 3 3.50 8-in, tub, 44 to 48 in, 4-5 5,00 9 in, tub. 4S to 54 in, 4-5 6.00 lO-in, tub, 54 to 56 in, 8-9 10,00 10-in, tub, 5 feet 8-9 12,00 Specimens in 12-iD, tubs, 5H to 6^ feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15,00 to $20,00, Areca Lutescens, 6-in,. $1.50 each, Cocos Weddeliana. 3in., $15,00 per 100, Phoenix Roebelenli, 6-in,. $1,00 to $1,50 each. Boston Ferns and Miscellaneous Stock. KENTIA BELMOREANA leight No, Leaves Each Doz, to 15 in,, 35c $4,20 to 30 in,, 6-7 $1,50 to 36 in,, 6-7 2,50 to 46 in,, 6-7 3,50 to 4,00 to 60 in,. 6-7 7,00 OS, prices will range from about 75c $5,00 each. Araucaria Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta, from 75c to $1,50 each, Glauca, from $1,00 to $2,00 each. " Compacta, from $1,00 to $2.00 each. Extra large specimens of all varieties from $2,00 up to $3,00 and $4,00 each. Asparagus Plumosus— 2Vi-in„ per 100, $3,50; per 1000, $30,00, 3 in, per 100, J6.00; per 1000, $55,00, Asparagus Sprengeri— 21'2-in,, per 100, $3,00: per 1000, $25.00, . 3-in , per 100, $5,00; per 1000, $45,00, Aspidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c per leaf; Green, 10c per leaf. Cluster Peppers, 2i4-in,. per 100, $3,00, Cluster Peppers, 4-in,, in well colored fruit, to make room, per 100, $10,00, Celestial Peppers, 2!4-in,, per 100,$3,00, Crotons in variety, strong, 4-in,, per doz,, $6,00, ** strong, 3-in,, each 25c. Cyperus Altemifolius, Umbrella Plant, 4-in„ per 100, $8,00, Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in„ $1,50 each, Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-in,, each $3,50, Fleas Elastica, strong, 6-in,, 75c to $1,00 each, " " 5-in,, each, 50c, Branched Rubbers, $1,50 to $2.50 each, Grevillea Robusta, strong. 4-in,, 8c each, Pandanus Veitchii, 6 in,, each $1,50, " •' 7-in,, each $2,00 to $2,50, Cibotium Schiedei, 7-inch, each, $2,00, A Lar^e quantity of stock of the essential quality In the following sizes: Each Doz, Boston, Roosevelt 5-inch $0,25 $ 3,00 6-inch ,50 6 00 7-inch .75 9,00 8-inch 1,00 12,00 10-inch 2„S0 12inch 3 50 Table Ferns, all loading varieties, $3,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. Place your order with us now for your Christmas Azaleas. Remember they were scarce last year, will protect your supply if you will give us your order now. We 734 The American Florist. Oct. 25, For All Saints' Day CJ It is important that you buy your flowers direct of a large grower who will guarantee that the flowers are fresh and not over-ripe. We never hold back our flowers for a holiday as we know our customers would quit us if we did, therefore, send in your orders early before we are sold out. Choice Carnations very scarce. We recommend ourPomponsin place of Carnations as they areveryfine. rHPYSANTHFlMl])W^=='^^^ ^^^^ commercial varieties — Pink, White and Yellow. CIIRYjOLUKA""^^^ finest large Yellow and our own extra large White. Choice Roses and Beauties All Our Own Growth. BEAUTIES— Best in Market. 36 inch and over per doz , fS.OO 24 inch " 2.00 20 inch ■: ' 150 16 inch " 1.00 Short lengths 4 to 6 cents each. We are now cutting a tine lot of Roses. Pink Klllamey, White Killamey, Rhea Reids, Sunbursts, Hillingdon, Mrs. Shawyer, Richmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Medium " $4.00-6.00 Short " 3.00 Price List: White and Yellow, 35c to 60c a bunch CBRYSANTHEMUMS According to Size Yellow per doz .... $1 50-$8 00 White, Fancy... ' " 3 00 Pink " 1.50- 2.00 CARNATIONS-Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100 $t.00 Short " 3.00 VALLEY. $3 00 to $4.00 per 100. EASTER LILIES. Per dozen $1.50 GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Bronze Galax " I.50 Adiantum per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2,00- 3.00 Spieogeri " 2.00- 3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. BA8SETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Aye., ClllCifiO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Ul. Greggs Station, 111. Chlcas:o. DISAGEEEABUE WEATHER. The weather the past week has been very disagreeable, consequently busi- ness has sufiEered and trade was not as brisk as it might have been. On Oct. 20 a south wind blew out of this city the most severe October snowstorm in the city's history, when the temperature dropped to the lowest mark of the season. It reached 27 degrees, which is 20 degrees lower than the normal for the month. The sudden cold snap cut off the supply somewhat, but there was plenty of stock, with one or two ex- ceptions, to fill all orders. American Beauty roses in the longer grades have been very plentiful and sold at very low prices on some occasions. Medium and short stemmed American Beauty roses were none too plentiful, but what little stock did arrive was sold quite low because of the great oversupply of the longer flowers. The supply of other roses, with the exception of White Kil- lamey, was plentiful. Carnations have been somewhat scarce and being in good demand advanced considerably in price. Violets are arriving in large quantities, but are not moving any too well, although they have improved somewhat in quality since last week. Orchids are plentiful and the same can be said of lilies and lily of the valley. Gardenias are in good demand, but the supply of both the local grown and eastern grown stock is limited. Some choice snapdragons and daisies are ar- riving, but move quickly. Chrysanthe- mums are improving in quality and are received in larger quantities. There are more small flowers in the market, but they can be had in all sizes, grades and quality from the small pompom to the large exhibition blooms. Some exceptionally fine Virginia Poehlmann are now arriving as well as Chrysolora, Donatello, Robert Halliday, Crocus, Kalb, white and yellow Mile. Clemen- tine Touset, "WTiite Gem, Geo. S. Kalb, Early Snow, Glory of the Pacific. Oc- tober Frost, Smith's Advance. Polly Rose, Unaka, Pacific Supreme, Viviand Morel, Eoserie and Monogram. One firm has started to cut Major Bonna- fon, which is rather early, for last year the first blooms of this variety did not make their appearance until in Novem- ber. It is a question whether there will be any great quantity of chrysan- themums for the All Saints' day trade, for several of the larger growers have not yet cut any blooms, while last year they were in full crop at this time. The cold snap put somewhat of a crimp in the supply of the outdoor stock, which is already proving beneficial. The sup- ply of ferns promises to be short be- fore the season is over and many of the dealers are quoting prices to the wholesale trade for short periods only, which means that an advance may be expected soon. The boxwood samples now arriving indicate good quality. The heavy snow, October 20-21, found many unprepared, especially as to out- door stocks, gladioli, cannas, dahlias, etc., remaining unhoused. NOTES. Per(^ Jones has gone into the greens business on a large scale and is now pretty well stocked up with boxwood and leuoothoe leaves. The demand for the former was very brisk the past week and several of the local whole- salers were supplied, in addition to his regular customers. 19^3- The American Florist. 735 Heavy 9MIIM^ ^^"^^ Supply 1"1 U 1"I >3 Quality For All Saints^ Day Yellow--White--Pink. Try our White and Yellow Touset. They are sure to give satisfac- tion. You will find them to outlast all others and besides they will not bruise while in transit. Send us your orders and get the best to be had. GOOD CROPS OF ROSES • Beauties, Richmond, Maryland, Sunburst, Pink Killarney, White KlUarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Large Quantities of CARNATIONS In case your Supply House informs you ''No Carnations to be had" don't be misled — but send us your orders and we will deliver the goods. ^1!?™'m"'^J- A. BUDLONG Vli QSl 5 llO VV 82-86 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. Being Booked. '"»Ti^si>- c^rror Gur flowers 736 The American Florist. Oct. 25, WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Beauties. Good Supply of Choice Stock in All Lengths. CURRENT PRICE LIST— American Beauties Per Dozen 48-ln. stems $3 00 36-in. stems 2 50 30-ln. stems 2 25 Per Dozen 24-in. stems $2 00 15-in. stems 1 50 12-ln. stems 1 25 White Killarney, Richmond, Maryland Killarney. per loo per loo Extra special % 8.00 | Medium ..$4.00 Selects 6.00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 6.00 I Short stems 2.00 Roses, our selection $3.00 Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Per loo Extra special $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS 1.50 to 3 00 HARRISII $12 50 to 15.00 MUMS, pink, white and yellow, per doz $2.00 to 3.00 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMILAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GAI^AX, per 1000 1.50 SPRENGERI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 J. A. Budlong is prepared for the All Saints' day trade with a fine crop of white and yellow Mile. Clementine Touset, the chrysanthemums this firm always grows in such large quantities. The shipping trade at this store is very good and local trade, although a little quiet the past week, is very satisfac- tory. Harry Manheim says that when he visited Hoerber Bros.' greenhouses on October 19 he found the stock in gen- eral in fine condition. Large crops of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are in sight and splendidly grown white and yellow Mile. Clementine Touset are now the chief offering at this store. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting from a large crop of Major Bonnafon chrys- anthemums, which is unusually early, compared to former years. Some fine Virginia Poehlmann chrysanthemums are also being cut, but Otto W. Prese says they move very quickly as the demand for them is very good. At the Kenwood Floral Co.'s store, Bast Forty-seventh street, there is a wide window space filled at this time with ferns, palms and chrysanthe- mums, in the center a large shock of Indian corn, with husk ears, which gives rather an unusual and notable autumn effect. At the J. B. Deamud Co.'s store some fine chrysanthemums ' are now seen which are fit for the exhibition table. Mr. Deamud cordially invites the growers who intend to exhibit at the coming chrysanthemum show to make his store headquarters during show week. Frank Oechslin reports the fall trade so far as very satisfactory and has no cause whatever to complain. The stock in his greenhouses is in excellent con- dition as usual and he is already sold out on some items. His first carload of azaleas arrived this week. The Madison Floral Co. has a new location in sight and it is expected that the deal will be closed this week. Gus Metrakos, the handsome proprie- tor, will be married In the near future and will spend his honeymoon in Greece. The dance and reception given by the employes of Vaughan's Seed Store in honor of Roy MacCormack and wife at Eckhart Park Assembly Hall last Wednesday, October 22, was a most enjoyable affair and was largely at- tended. Zech & Mann are gradually building up a fine trade in American Beauty roses and now have many regular cus- tomers on their list. Their enlarged store space enables them to handle their increasing business with ease. Otto Goerisch, who has been in the employ of the A. L. Randall Co. for a great many years, will enter into part- nership with Al. Fisher, the North Clark street florist, on November 1. J. A. Mendel's many friends hope that he will be successful in receiving the nomination for sheriff at the com- ing election. His friends in the trade promise him 1,000 votes. The E. C. Amling Co. received a shipment of violets from California this week, and notwithstanding »the long journey the stock arrived in good condition. D. E. Freres has made arrangements with Ida Evert to sell her chrysanthe- mums at his store and she will likely have some stock to offer within a few days. O. A. Tonner has been receiving a good supply of chrysanthemums and pompoms the past week and expects to have a large quantity for All Saints' day. T. E. Waters says that there will be a big scarcity of ruscus again this year before the holiday trade is over. The demand at present is very brisk. Frank Johnson and Eric Johnson, of the A. L. Randall Co.. made a busi- ness trip to New York this week. A. F. Longren. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s traveling representative, has re- turned" from a down-state trip. Philip L. McKee. of the John C. Moninger Co., made a business trip to Beloit, Wis., on October 18. Joseph Ziska, Jr., has placed an or- der for an Overland touring car for 1914 delivery. E. B. Washburn and family will leave for their home in Pasadena, Calif., on October 25. Erne & Klingel report a brisk de- mand for To-Bak-Ine, for which they are agents. Peter Obertin of Kenosha, Wis., was a visitor at Kyle & Poerster's this week. Jack Byers has decided to remain in the employ of the Chicago Carnation Co. Luke Collins is now serving on the grand jury. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^^CY_^JO^^ WHOLESALE commibbiow fLORISTS Se Baal Randolph SlnM CHICAGO YOU LOSE MONEY When you buy without writing us for prices VIOLETS 'MUMS BEAUTIES ROSES CARNATIONS ORCHIDS VALLEY GREENS RIBBONS CHIFFONS SUPPLIES If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. Watch This Column Every Week Mention the American Florist when writing California CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of all kinds, colors, quality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. Mention the American Florist when writinff i9^3- The American Florist. 737 CHRYSANTHEMUMS For All Saints' Day, Fine crop of White, Pink and Yellow, at prices ranging from $12.00 to $25.00 per 100. GOOD CROPS OF BEAUTIES, RICHIV10NDS, KILLARNEYS, SUNBURST. Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$3 00 Current Price List 36 inch stems 30 inch stems 24 inch stems 20 inch stems 16 inch stems 12 inch stems Short Beauties $4 00 to Richinond Killarney White Killarney... My Maryland 2 50 2 25 2 00 1 75 1 50 1 25 00 per 100 Per 100 Specials $10 00 Select $6 00 to 8 00 Medium 4 00 to 5 00 Short 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward , Per 100 Sunburst ^ Specials $10 00 Sunrise ) Medium 8 00 Bulgarie 'Short $4 00 to 6 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Carnations 1 50 to 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz $2 00 to $4 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch .^ 50c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. For All Saints^ Day Fine Wliite, Yellow and Pink Cut Blooms. BEAITIES-CARNATIONS-ROSES Don't lose sight of the fact that we are headquarters for all kindS of Roses and especially strong on medium stock, such as is mostly desired for the occasion. Also have the best BeautieS that are being shipped to the Chicago Market. We can back up this statement and a trial order will prove to you that our remarks are true. 30 E. Randolph Sr., CHICAGO. 738 The American Florist, Oct. 2J, ''The Busiest House in Chicago. YOU CAN GET THE RIGHT STOCK HERE ?? and be sure that it is of the best quaUty. That it is the first day's cut, and that the prices are right. You can be sure of our flowers when you sell them, because we are sure of them when you buy them. We never were in a better position to handle your orders than we are now and you are making a big mistake by not giving us a share of your business. Try us on Chrysanthemums, Roses, or Carnations this week. Also bear in mind that this is the home of all the Green Goods. nr I" D. Central 3154 rnOneS: Automatic 44-389 J. B. DEAMUD CO., 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. There was a well attended meeting of the executive committee of the Hor- ticultural Society, October 17, at which plans were completed for the forthcom- ing exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held at the Art Institute, November 5-7, in co-op- eration with the Horticultural Society and the Florists' Club. Copies of the premium list can be had on application to Secretary R. J. Haight, 53G South Clark street. Telephone Wabash 1354. The Florists' Club is making arrange- ments for ladies' night, to be held Thursday of show week, November 6. The stock in Peter Reinberg's green- houses is in splendid shape and veri- fies the statement made by one of the local dealers who recently visited this establishment that he never saw the place in better condition and such large cuts promised for fall. Tim Matchen says that the sales the past few months were unusually large, which is prob- ably due to the fact that his Arm was in full crop when the stock was most needed. Chrysanthemums and roses are arriving at the store in good sup- ply- Wietor Bros, are having a good run on the new rose Mrs. Chas. Russell, which has made a great hit with the local florists, N. J. Wietor says that if he had a retail. store he would grow nine houses of it. for he has great faith in this rose for commercial pur- poses. He is kept pretty busy now grading American Beauty roses when the shipment arrives at the store and takes great pleasure in calling his cus- tomers' attention to the fine quality. A young man who claimed to be in the employ of H. C. Rowe, endeavored to get away with several dozen Amer- ican Beauty roses on October 18, which he obtained at the A. L. Randall Co. He made a mistake when he tried to dispose of them to Andrew Chronis at the Fair, who immediately suspected something was wrong. The thief was arrested and found guilty when his trial was held on the following Mon- day. Bassett & Washburn are showing fancy Chrysolora chrysanthemums and will be in good crop for All Saints' day. This firm is showing a very large un- named white chrysanthemum that is attracting the local buyers to such an extent that the blooms find immediate sale. Joe Binweck was laid up for a few days this week with blood poison- ing. FLORISTS Who Insist on QUALITY RUSCUS Should get in touch with us right away. It isn't much trouble to drop a post card, and you are bound to admit our prices hit the spot. Our RuSCUS is the finest ever. -:- -:- Guaranteed not to Mould You will be the gainer by provingwe have the goods. A. L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. MUMS White-Pink— TeUow Big Supply in all the leading standard varieties. POMPONS Regular daily shipments. Snapdragons Choicest stock in this market. CABNATIONS Strictly fresh stock. Best suit- able for shipping purposes. My prices are right, and a trial order will prove that I can deliver the goods. 0. A. TONNER 30 East Randolph Street CHICAGO A. L. Vaughan & Co. are handling large quantities of home grown violets which are moving as well as can be ex- pected. Some of the chrysanthemums that this firm is receiving are unusu- ally fine and would easily take a prize if placed on exhibition. John Kruchten says that his father's chrysanthemums are rather late this season, which seems to be the case in general with the growers in that vicin- ity. Mr. Kruchten, however, is receiv- ing a good supply from other growers. The Chicago Carnation Co. is having a good call for its new carnation, the "Peerless Pink," at its store, and Man- ager Pyfer has nothing but praise from the florists that are using it. Otto Benthey, foreman at the Geo. Reinberg greenhouses, is rejoicing over the arrival of girl twins on October 16. Weiland & Risch are featuring a good supply of the new rose, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. John Risch thinks that it is the finest pink rose that has yet been offered to the trade. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is strong on chrysanthemums as well as Amer- ican Beauty roses. Kennicott Bros. Co, is on deck with its usual supply of fall chrysanthe- mums. August Poehlmann celebrated an- other birthday this week. L I9I3- The American Florist. 739 Southern Buyers would do well to place their orders with us for Chrysanthemums For All Saints' Day We are in the best position to fill all orders with fresh stock and the fancy exhibition blooms we are now offering have no equal in this or any other market at the prices we are asking. Inform us how many blooms you can use and we will quote you interesting prices. GOOD SUPPLY of FINE BEAUTIES ROSES CARNATIONS VIOLETS. Valley, Lilies and everything else seasonable in Cut Flowers. We also carry a complete Hne of Greens. Our Boxwood is extra fine, so is our Bronze Galax and Wild Smilax. We never disappoint. A. L, VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES {Central 2571 Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO A PROMINENT CHICAGO FLORIST SAYS: They Always NUFF SAID. "Give Me Raedlein's Baskets Every Time; Seem To Satisfy My Customers Best.' SEND FOR $5.00 OR $10.00 SAMPLE ASSORTMENT TODAY. 713 MILWAUKEE AVENUE ... .... CHICAGO, ILL Local express officials did not know about the extension of the effective date of the new rates to December 1 until the telegram of the Interstate Commerce Commission appeared in last week's issue of The American Florist, page 678. On attention being called to this important item, the Chicago Trib- une made prominent reference to it in its issue of Friday, October 17. Miss Lillian Tonner, who represents the Jackson Pecan Groves Co., left on October 21 for Baconton, Ga., when her firm gave an excursion to its pros- pective buyers to that point, where the groves are located. Mrs. H. C. Wull- brandt, of the Globe Greenhouses, also made the trip. August Lange has received orders for a considerable amount of work for the Busch funeral at St. Louis and leaves for that city Friday to give it his per- sonal attention. J. P. Golius, of Kansas City, Mo., was in the market buying stock this week. Visitors : H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Can.; Peter Obertin, Kenosha, Wis. Philadelphia, Pa. — As a result of a contribution of $100, by the Wom- en's Garden Club, a scholarship in the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women will be available to any Student of the Girls' High School. Before you decide upon your Spring Catalogue or your Advertising Campaign you should see our line of Natural Color Flower Post Cards They are absolutely true to nature, taken from original flower poses, and hence are not an artist's interpretation. We Have a Stock of These Post Cards on Hand, Comprising Fifty Different Flower Subjects. Price List, list of subjects, and sample post card on request. HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT Manz Engraving Company, 4001 E. Ravenswood Avenue, - CHICAGO Cook County Florists' Association. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion met at the Tavern, West Wash- ington street, on Thursday, October 16,. with President Kohlbrand in the chair. Fred J. Wolfram, 2433 North Rich- mond street; Jos. Seidowitz, 1456 Oak- dale avenue and Henry Frederick of Des Plaines, were elected as members and several new applications were read. 740 The American Florist. Oct. 2^, fO-BAK-lN^ "'T Niccrir:i: Roses-Carnations— 'Mums And everythiug else seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. AGENTS FOR TO-BAK-INE World's Cbampion Greenhouse Bug Destroyer. Wholesale Florists WRITE FOR PRICES. Se> 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO The committee on affiliation, consist- ing of the trustees which met a com- mittee representing the Chicago Flor- ists' Club made their report. H. N. Bruns, who served as chairman of this committee, was absent, but his communication was read and then A. Henderson and W. J. Keimel who were also present at that meeting made their report. A lengthy discussion fol- lowed after which the association de- cided by a majority vote not to amal- gamate at the present time on the lines proposed. A communication from W. N. Rudd, president of the Chicago Horticultural Society suggesting that the association join with the Horticultural Society and Chicago Florists' Club in entertaining the members of the Chrysanthemum Society of America on November 6 was read. Mr. Rudd's suggestion was received with good spirit but owing to the fact that the next meeting would not be held until after the chrys- anthemum show it was thought ad- visable not to take any action inas- much as President French of the Chi- cago Florists' Club had also written a letter inviting the members of the association to be present at the ladies' night to be given on the above date mentioned. The members present sig- nified their intention of attending and assisting in every way possible in mak- ing the affair a most pleasant one. Otto Goerisch of the sports com- mittee was instructed to make the necessary arrangements for a dance to be held at Columbia Hall in Decem- ber, full particulars of which will be announced later. H. E. Philpott do- noted a silver cup to the bowling league as a prize to the person making the highest individual score during the season. Illinois Notes. If anyone is interested in seeing the latest introductions in roses, or in nov- elties in outdoor growing stock, a trip to the Frank Bros.' greenhouses at Beardstown is interesting, for any nov- elty that possesses any merit is at least given a trial by this enterprising concern. In caranations they are at the present time testing a white that is promising. Stock in every depart- ment is in fine condition. The stock of Kring Bros, at Fair- bury is known to the buyers in the Chicago market for its supreme qual- ity. At the present time they are cut- ting a nice lot of carnations, especially in white, that are above the average in length of stem. With them White Wonder is the best white. Max Rasmussen, of Pontiac, • has been a busy man. Aside from taking care of his stock and attending to his retail business, he has supervised the remodeling of his residence, which now is a thing of beauty, and has also In- stalled a watering system, making hira Independent of the waterworks corporation. His stock never looked better. Flower Baskets LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTIES Mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20 00 or $50 00 sample lot. Every one a seller. :: :: :: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Wm. J. Miller & Sons, Pontiac, are shipping some choice stock of carna- tions. A promising lot of chrysanthe- mums was noted here. R. G. Simmons, at LaSalle, is a firm believer in display advertising, and it matters not what season of the year it may be, you will always find his windows arranged in such a manner that the passerby is always attracted by its novel arrangement. The Harry Hofmann Floral Co., of Jacksonville, have seven houses that are in tip-top shape. Two houses are devoted to ■ the growing of roses, the varieties consisting of Sunburst, Rich- mond, White and Pink Killarney. Three houses are given over to the car- nations. The Enchantress family pre- dominates. Beacon is grown for red. Commodore and White Wonder are be- ing given a trial. The rest of the place is given over to pot plants and chrys- anthemums. Harry's prospects for a good cut look bright, and if nothing unforeseen happens, it is a good bet that he will be talking business with the greenhouse builders ere long, as he needs more room to take care of his eVer increasing business. A. F. L. Chicago Bowling:. COOK COUNTY FLOBISTS' LEAGUE. Won Carnations . . 9 Roses 4 Team Standings. Lost 0 5 Won Lost Orchids S (1 Violets 2 7 Individual and team scores for games played Wednesday, October 15 : FIRST SERIES. Violets. Koehler ...120 122 137 OlUnger . . 92 143 120 Ayers 135 180 242 Roses. P. WolC ..164 83 125 Byers 154 142 161 Wolf 160 145 177 Totals... 478 370 463 Carnations. Lorman ...134 181 174 Jacobs ... 170 178 138 A. Zech...l60 190 162 Totals... 347 445 .»') Orchids, Krauss ...132 168 149 Econ'm's ..146 160 197 .T. Zech . . .154 155 124 Totals... 454 549 474 Totals... 432 483 470 $1.25 Per Carton of 1000 Leaves Red, Bronze, Green. Fresh stock. Ready for Delivery now. American Importing Co. 219 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO The Gold Letter People Ask for our greatly reduced prices on all Florists' Supplies. Mtntion the American Florist when writing ^913 The American Florist. 741 Kennicolt Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Flowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, »' ""IfeJS^ ^"'*' Selling Agents for OVE GN.'VTT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Mention the American IftO'^st when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Maywood, 111. The Weiss & Meyer Co. have erected their new steel stack which was de- livered this week. Paul E. Weiss, the junior member of this firm, and Miss Alice Hard, of Milwaukee, were mar- ried on October 15. Tlie happy young couple will make their home here. W. H. Amling is cutting from a nice crop of chrysanthemums, of which he grows 30,000 plants. The quality is very good as the growing condt tions have been ideal. Ernest Amling, Jr., has returned with his family from Sheboygan, Wis., where he attended the funeral of his father-in-law. Otto Amling celebrated his twenty- third birthday with a party at his home on October 20. A. F. Amling Co.'s new office is com- pleted and the office force will take possession soon. Wm. Wichtendahl is cutting some fine W^insor carnations, his favorite flower. Hugo Luedtke has almost completed work on his new concrete water tower. W. A. A. J.a. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALE n^s^eXtr^. Growerof CUT FLOWERS ia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C. AMLING CO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention ihe Ahterican Florist when writing Chicago. Oct. 22. Per doz. Roses. Beauty, specials . . . 36-in 30in 28in 15-20 in 1 25^ 12-in $3 50 300 2 50 2 00 1 1 50 50@ 75 Per 100 Short 4 00@ 6 00 Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00© 10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@12 00 Radiance 3 00@12 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Melody 3 00@10 00 M rs. Chas. Russell 3 00@12 00 ■' Milady 3 00@12 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 fl0@10 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 00@12 00 Cattleyas....perdoz.,6 On@t7 50 Chrysanthemums, doz. $1.50@$4.0O Pompons per bunch, 35c to 50c Gardenias " 2.00® 4.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Valley 3 i 0@ 4 00 Violets 50 to 75 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb.. 25 Ferns per 1000. t 50@2 00 Galax " 125 Leucothoe 75 Mexican lyy... .per 1000, S 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50@ 60 Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. Richmond, Va. — The city engineer has been directed to submit an esti- mate of the cost of a municipal green- house to furnish flowers for the parks and other city grounds. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St , Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wiiolesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Rlcbmond, KUlamey and White Killarney roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist lohen writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS All telegrrapb and telephone orders eiveo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention tht American Florist lohen wrtHng HOERBER BROS. ^^llf'^t Cut Flowers Telephone RandolT^ 2758. Greenhoases: DES PLAINES, ILL. store: 162 N. Wabasb Ave-, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ^ V •"|B4 NO. WABASH Ay^*^V# Mention the American Florist when writint 742 The American Florist. Oct..2s^ Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 4?^\^*&es. ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies all EverytMng la Season always ou land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS. MO. Philadelphia. MAEKET OVERSTOCKED. A great abundance of flowers and not much business tells the story of last week. Dahlias still continue in quantity, but the quality has fallen off. This flower has been an impor- tant factor in the business of the past month. Large quantities have been used in wedding decorations, depart- ment store openings have tried them to great advantage, and they have helped out in many of the florists' win- dows. The demand for them by the dozen for homa adornment has in- creased until now they are firmly fixed and will be handled in quantity at a profit instead of at a loss, as hereto- fore. Almost every line is overstocked and everybody save the growers of outside flowers are praying for a frost. Cosmos is coming in immense quan- tities. The quality of the roses is splendid for the season. The bright particular star is Mrs. Chas. Russell, which is away ahead of anything else except American Beauty. If it keeps its color in winter it should have a great sale. Killarney are getting into winter form and the white variety has now nothing to fear, having the mar- ket practically to itself. Chrysanthe- mums are in full swing. The assort- ment is largely increased, the quality is good; in fact, nothing is wanting but a better market. Gardenias are equal to the demand and lily of the valley is about even. Easter lilies have to divide with the white chrysanthemum for funeral sprays. Cattleyas are in over supply. Violets are much better and sell fairly well. NOTES. Chrysanthemums are a strong fea- ture with the Leo Niessen Co. Im- mense quantities are handled every day. In speaking of the dahlia Mr. Niessen said it was astonishing how far they could be shipped. They had worked up an out-of-town trade to whom orders were sent daily, many going distances of from 500 to 1,000 miles. They had shipped to Chicago and other distant points, and had very few complaints from stock arriving in bad condition. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1246. 448 MU- P. O.Bex 206. waukee ^t.. Mllwaukee,Wis. Philadelphia, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@1.S00 " Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 •■ White Killarney 2 00® 8 00 '■ Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 CO Gardenias perdoz., 2 00@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of tiie Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 2 00 Snapdragons 4 00@ 6 00 SweetPeas 75@ 1 00 Asters 2 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00(825 00 Dahlias 1 00® 4 CO Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburgh, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No. 1 8 00 ■• Killarney ;.. 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 CO® 4 00 ■■ Lady Alice Stanley 3 00® 8 00 Dahlias 2 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00. Pompons bunch. 25@.35 SweetPeas 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Double Violets 50 Snapdragons 2 00@ 4 00 Ferns per 1000, $1.50 Smilax IS 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35®40 *' Sprays per bunch, 35®40 Chrysanthemums. . .per doz., 1 50@ 2 00 Milwaukee, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25@3 00 " Whiteand Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00@10 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 •■ Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@20 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Easter Lilies 15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums, doz., $1.00®$3.00 Asparagus per string, 50 " Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $1 50 The trade learns with regret of the closing of F. P. Gaul's flower room on Thirteenth street, October 13. It started under bright auspices less than RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers Growers' Supplies Pot Labels, Hose, Mastica, Putty, Bulbs, Thermometers, Knives (Kunde), Glass Cutters, Bone Meal, Evergreen Fertili- zer, Insecticides, etc. Any of your needs we can supply. Minneapolis, Minn» %°^sH WILD SMI LAX Fresh Cut Valley Seasonable Cut Flowers. Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist. C. A. KUEHN, 1 3 1 2 Fine St. , ST. LOUIS, MO. BOUQUET PINS In all colors, suitable to florists. 3 in, and AVz in. long, per doz $0.15- Per gross $1.25 Sgross lotsat.... 1.05 3 gross lots at 1.15 10 gross lots at 1.00' Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLfR, **=°'l!SRisr 1324 Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, M0» a year ago. Mr. Gaul had the best wishes of the trade with whom h& was a great favorite. The liabilities were over $4,000. The assets were the store fixtures and stock. Red goods are the feature with the M. Rice Co. Everything in red for Christmas decorations. The red Japanese fiber is pushing the red im- The American Florist. igij. 1 HE American rLORisT. 743 CaTTLEYffS, $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per lOO/ At this price we will furnish you all fine selected flowers, that are well worth the money. At this price we will furnish you all fine selected flowers, that are well worth the money Gardenias, the best, $3.00 doz.; Gardenias, medium, $2.00 doz THE LEO NIESSEN CO., N.w.To?!'x%'il.rR»l^es.s.. Philadelphia, Pa. J EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Oliio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserlns. Valley and Gladiolus. mortelle for wreaths. It is a very ef- fective substitute. Berger Bros, offer splendid My Mary- land and red roses. Fine chrysanthe- mums are also a feature. Edward Ried is featuring chrysan- themums. Some gorgeous stock was seen here the past week. K. Qeveland. FLOKISTS HOPE FOE FEOST. Outdoor stock is still very plentiful. At the same time chrysanthemums are arriving in increased supply, and local wholesalers and greenhouse men are looking for a frost to relieve the situation. The weather the latter part of the ■p^eek was none too favorable for goGd business as it rained of£ and on nearly every day. Cosmos, gladi- oli and dahlias are arriving daily in quantity and stock still looks very good. Chrysanthemums in all colors and grades are arriving in big supply, with a good demand. Larkspur, snap- dragon, daisies, anemones, zinias and swainsona are a part of the daily sup- ply. Carnations are improving in size and length of stem, but the supply is still short of the demand. Good roses In all colors, red, white, pink and yel- low are plentiful and in good demand. Lily of the valley, violets and orchids are in good supply, and stock is fine. Greens are plentiful. NOTES. Milford Parks, who operated the flower game at Luna Park, is still working the fairs in northern Ohio. C. P. B. Cleveland Women Florists' Club. An open meeting will be held on Monday evening, October 27, 1913, at the Cleveland Florists' Club rooms, at 2610 Detroit street, Progress block, by the women's committee of the new Women Florists' Club. All women who are in any way connected with the florist business are cordially invited and urgently requested to be present to join this club. Rules, regulations and by-laws have been prepared, every- thing ready for the enrolling of mem- bers, of which there ought to be a large number. The club has the back- ing of the Cleveland Florists' Club, which organization will work in con- junction with the Women's Club so as to give them a fair start, after which they will no doubt be able to take care of themselves. Remember the date, Monday evening, October 27, and the place, 2610 Detroit street, Progress block. C. F. B. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Klllarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. a»= iff VlioMeHo¥erMM'}(el>s Buffalo, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy IS 00@20 00 extra 10 00@15 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 3 00@ 4 00 Pink Killarney 3 00® 8 00 White Killarney .'... 2 00@ 6 00 My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 Aaron Ward 3 00@ 5 00 Kaiserin 4 00@ 8 00 Killarney Queen 4 00@ 6 00 Hillingdon 4 00® 7 00 Sunburst 4 00® 8 00 Bonsilene 3 00® 4 00 Salrano 3 00® 4 00 Ricbmond 3 00® 8 00 Milady 3 00® 6 00 Snapdragon : 2 00® 4 00 Swainsona 75® 1 CO Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00®20 00 Asters 50® 2 00 Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Violets 60® 75 Lilies 10 00®12 00 Cattleyas 40 00®S0 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch — 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Boston, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best IS 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 " White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00@ 8 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 400® 800 " Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 ■' Killarney Queen Special... 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00®10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 SO® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00®40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lilyof the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@16 00 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati. Oct. 22. Roses, Beauty per doz. $1 00®$3 00 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® S 00 " MyMaryland 3 00® 8 00 " Perle 2 00® 8 00 ■' Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50®15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Dahlias 1 00® 4 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets SO® 75 Orchids $6.00@$7.S0 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. 1.50® 3.00 per doz. :.^exN YORK Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. A Roses, Carnations and all Itinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stoclc. WM. F. KASTIN6 GO. Wholesale Commission Florista, U IJ Ji-JH-.^XiO, ST. -Z-. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MgGALLUM go., Cleveland. Ohio Plttsburdh, ra. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13tll St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 TUrd Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlsslonFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete stock of Florists' Greens and SnppUfs St. Louis, Oct. 22. Roses, Beauty, medium Per 100 8 00@12 50 3 00® 5 00 2 00® 4 00 MyMaryland " White Killarney 200® SOO 2 00® 4 00 2 OCO 3 00 Valley 4 00 Gladioli 4 00 Rubrum s (\n Asparagus Sprenireri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,3S@60 Harrisii 8 00@10 00 Ferns per 1000 $1.50 744: The American Florist. Oct. 2S, Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwa ke & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES, HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, Etc. 53 West 28th Street, Telephone 7362 Madison Square. NEW YORK New York. MAUKEl' GLUTTED WITH STOCK. A conservative wholesaler, who re- cently referred to his books, says that prices are a little lower than they were a year ago, and there is much corroborative evidence to support his statement. Never in the history of the wholesale district of this city has such a flood of stock been dumped on the market. There have been times when some things were over plentiful and others were scarce, but we have now fallen on times when there is a glut of everything. Good cattlyea orchids that should bring a price if anything does, have been going a-begging during the past week at 20 cents a flower. Twenty cents each has been the best price for special American Beauty roses and many have sold for 30 cents and 15 cents. As the chrysanthemums furnish variety it might be expected that they would sell if anything does, but they move very slowly and while some very special stock has brought special prices, $2 a dozen wholesale has been a good price for the average run of stock, and much fair stock has sold for less. Tea roses, if there is any change, have fallen in price. While there is some movement in pink and white carnations, the red varieties are going either into the carts of the hucksters or the city's "dead carts" to keep company with a great stock of dahlias and cos- mos, for these stocks are now prac- tically unsalable. Briefly stated, the only hope of this district is a killing frost. Monday, October 20. — This is a day of pouring rain, consequently business . is very slow. In roses and chrysan- themums there is an immense amount of good stock on the market, but in the wholesale district trade is very discouraging. While there are yet many dahlias arriving, we consider them out of the race, and violets are not much better, though a good heavy frost would bring some hope for the violets and improve the sale of all greenhouse stocks. NOTES. On the invitation of W. A. Manda quite a number of the members of the iSTew York Florists' Club visited his range at South Orange, N. J., October 17. As a man who has establislied greenhouses on the otlier side of the Atlantic and been awarded numerous prizes at foreign exhibitions. Mr. Man- da is well known. A very pleasant af- ternoon was spent in looking over the many novelties in the greenhouses and his 25 acres of nursery stock, where there are many most interesting fea- tures. The party was taken to his residence where what he called a lunch, but what we would say was a hearty dinner, was served. The efforts of Mr. Manda and his able force of as- sistants to please the guests were un- tiring. Among those present were President W. H. Siebrecht, John Don- aldson, John Miesem, Frank Traendly, Harry Bunyard, Joseph A. Manda, A. J. -Manda, J. H. Fiesser, John N. May and wife, Harry O. May and wife, A. M. Henshaw, J. P. Dahlborn. J. Aus- tin Shaw and the writer. In the above list is included the judging committee of the club, who judged the fine stock of dahlias. At the meeting of the Florists' Club, October 13, W. A. Manda was award- ed a silver medal for his new fern Polypodium Mandaianum and a vote of thanks for other exhibits. Other exhibits not previously noted were a vase of the dahlia Delice by James Bell, gardener for C. K. G. Billings, and a vase of a new crimson dahlia by Chas. Weber of Lyndbrook, N. Y., both of which received a vote of thanks. A. L. Miller of Brooklyn, who also has a fine range and nursery at Ja- maica, has just had a new house com- pleted at the latter place by the Lord & Burnham Co. It is 28x200 feet and though not started till September 1 is now completed and well stocked with fine plants. At this range he grows a great variety of plants and many car- nations and chrysanthemums. Among the noteworthy visitors Oc- tober 20 was J. Louis Loose, a leading florist and capitalist of Washington, D. C. He came here to meet his wife, who has been spending the summer in Europe. However, old habits are strong and he made a tour of the wholesale district, meeting a number of old friends. The Rev. Henry Van Dyke, former- ly of Princeton University, who was appointed United States minister to Holland by President Wilson, has sent a fine collection of tulip bulbs to be planted in the garden of Nassau Hall. Princeton, N. J. Dr. Van Dyke is of Dutch ancestry. At the store of Traendly & Schenck there is a very noteworthy supply of special stock of the best varieties of tea roses as well as fine orchids and chrysanthemums. Along with much other good stock, Walter F. Sheridan is now handling a fine line of the white chrj-santhemum Touset. John Young is handling a particular- ly fine quality of lily of the valley as well as a good variety of other stock. A. T. De La Mare has gone to Ber- muda for a stay of two weeks. Visitors : Frank J. Dolansky, of Lynn, Mass.. and his salesman, McDonald; Wm. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass. A. F. F. BOONVirxE, IND. — Ernest L. Lutz is erecting an up-to-date greenhouse and will grow early flowering plants and vegetables. His cut flowers are shipped from Chicago, Evaiisvllle and other points. Mr. Lutz is the only florist in this town and enjoys a good trade. Pittsburgh. BUSINESS VERY GOOD. Trade has been very satisfactory with us for the past week, with a stiff- ness in prices of stock still prevailing. There are still some of the late out- side flowers wTth us, but their end is sure to be soon, as the cold inclement weather is sure to produce some heavy frosts, which will finish a very good season in all varieties of outside flow- ers. The carnation supply is now much better, the best varieties bringing very fair prices. For some reason carna- tions are much scarcer than in former years at this time. There has been a marked scarcity of Easter lilies, which has been prevalent for over a month. Lily of the valley is in abiindant sup- ply, and the quality of the stock is excellent. Chrysanthemums are now in their glory and the heavy cuts ha"\"e brought the fancy prices down mate- rially on these. Some very good Pa- cific, October Frost, Monrovia, Polly Rose and Chrysolora have been shown by local dealers. Violets are in ex- cellent supply. The quality is fine, but they simply will not move at any price. Sweet peas and pompon chrys- anthemums have begun to arrive. Roses seem to be steadily improving from day to day, but the cut is not quite so heavy as it usually is. Amer- ican Beauty roses continue to be plen- tiful and of very fine quality, but they have to be offered at rather low prices in order to move the large quantity that is on the market. NOTES. We were somewhat surprised Mon- day morning to greet Earl Tipton of the A. W. Smith Co., who has just returned from the farm in Canfield with his family, to take up his regu- lar winter duties at the store. Earl ■ is looking fine and says he surely did hate to leave the country. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is very fortunate in having such a heavy crop of carnations. This firm is also cutting some fine pompons and other chrysanthemums at their plant in Bak- erstown. The McCallum Co. is handling some very fine Hilda roses and Chrysolora chrysanthemums. They are also re- ceiving many advance orders on box- wood, in which they specialize every fall. A. F. Morrison of Mars reports that his cut of chrysanthemums is about to begin. Mr. Morrison operates one house at Mars and grows lettuce in the winter and spring. R. J. Dashbach of the Jenkins Ar- cade is constructing a large new lee box in the basement of his store. The box is very commodious and measures 6x8x16 feet. Miss E. B. Maxwell of Wilkinsburg had the misfortune of losing her father. John Maxwell of Swissvale, who was called by death last Monday. 1913 The American Florist. 745 M. RICE CO. E - Be Prepared ?2e Holiday Rush ORDER YOUR SUPPLIES FROM THE HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everythinsr in supplies. . — -, •CiZ^ Established 1887 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Hpadciuarters lor the celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Klllarney Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at U a. m. every morninK^ Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. Guttman & Raynor^ Inc. A. J. OUTTMAN, Prealdent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sqnare. 18 Years Experience. David Hill has left the employ of Gallaher & Franks after seven years' service at the Arcade Flower store, but expects to locate elsewhere in the trade in this city. The Colonial Floral Co., operating a retail store in Shadyside, has opened another store in the Bellfleld district, just a short distance away. Walter Dernberg has left the employ of the Braddock Floral Co. and is now with the Neff National Floral Co. of Liberty avenue. J. M. Johnston is cutting heavily on chrysanthemums, which find ready sale at his McKeesport and Braddock stores. Murray King, formerly of this city, made a visit here Monday. Mr. King's wife died in Cleveland about a month ago. John Martin has returned from his home in Waynesburg, where he has been laid up for a week with la grippe. The bad weather is surely playing havoc among local florists. Jos. Jones is confined to his bed with quinzy. J. Bkookltn, N. T. — Daniel H. Hol- lingsworth, formerly a florist, died re- cently at the Long Island State Hos- pital where he had been sent for an examination as to his sanity. He was 42 years old. Des Moines, Ia. — The greenhouses of the Jas. S. Wilson Floral Co. and the Iowa Seed Co. were damaged by hail October 10. The Wilson Co. loss is es- timated as $1,000 and the Iowa Seed Co. loss is nearly as great. St. Paul, Minn. — The botanical ex- pedition sent to the South Seas by the University of Minnesota in 1912 has returned, and the work of classifying the rare specimens which have been brought back for the herbarium will take several years. St. Paul, Minn. — The St. Paul Flor- ists' Club, a new organization, held its first meeting recently. The following were elected officers : Frank Gustaf- son, president; O. K. Eckhardt, vice- president; Charles R. Fuhlbruegger, secretary; M. C Hanson, treasurer. Wm. Swanson, A. Lauritzen' and Gus Colberg comprise the executive com- tee. The Club now numbers more than 40 and the membership is expected to reach 100 soon. The next meeting will be held at the store of O. R. Eckhardt, October 28, at 8 :30 p. m. sharp. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sqnare Geo. C. Sicbrcchl WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist ™32-3S33 Mad, Sq. 133 W. 28tli St., Ncw Yofk AH the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square llie Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers (^".A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. lioMe Hover MM*Ket>s New York, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra and fancy. .. 8 OOOIO GO No. 1 and No. 2... 3 00@ 5 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 6 00® 8 00 extra... 4 00® 5 00 ;; " '• N0.I&N0.2 1 00@ 2 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2.. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 Otj@ 8 00 Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 5l@ 6 00 " Richmond SO® 6 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ S 00 " Taft 50® 6 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® S 00 Cattleyas 10 00@30 00 Lilies. Lonffifiorum and Harrisii. . 5 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 50@ 2 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30® 50 Asijaragus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 50® 2 00 Smilax Doz. strings. 1 00® 1 50 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz SO 50@S1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock per doz $1.00@S4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches, 50c@75c Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Violets 10c@15c Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Soses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies. Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Floriat uAen writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Pbone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N. Y. Gut Flower Excbanp Coogan Bldg., 6th Aye. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when usritlng The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material tor Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK 746 The American Florist. Oct. 25, BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line. Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of Illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDQRFER &, GO. ^^^^^i Philadelphia, Pa. St. Louis. STOCK CBOWDS MARKET. The past week saw the market bad- ly crowded. AH the wholesalers had their tables covered with endless va- rieties of dahlias, cosmos and other out- door iiowers. Roses have been ex- tremely plentiful. Dull business with warm weather has caused trade to be very slow, and no one would be more welcome than Jack Frost to kill all outside flowers. A welcome change arrived Saturday morning, considera- bly cooler, and brighter prospects are looked for. Violets are mostly poor in quality, especially those grown un- der glass, owing to the warm weather. The outdoor violets have shown more color and are better keepers. Quite a number of white chrysanthemums are in, Smith's Advance leading. A few of the roses, Mrs. Chas. Russell, are seen. Some fine lily of the valley, orchids and fancy American Beauty roses are shown. NOTES. The Mullanphy Florists are making a specialty this week of fresh cut flower baskets, making exquisite win- dow displays. This is practical ad- vertising, something new to this city. They are also building a new show case in their store, especially for rib- bons and chiffons. Edward Harvey, the artistic de- signer from Kansas City, formerly with the Mullanphy Florists, has ac- cepted a position with the M. M. Ayres Floral Co. This well known firm is a leader in society work and is well patronized. . Marion Uhlschmidt, with Grimm & Gorly, will take charge of the firm's new store to be opened November 1 in East St. Louis. Mr. Uhlschmidt is fully competent to take charge and make things move. Wm. Holz, with George H. Anger- mueller, has been very sick, being ab- sent from the store for some time. We are glad to report he is on his feet and again at work. Ostertag Bros, will soon be busy with horse show decorations. They expect to make a very fine display this season that will surpass any deco- rations made in years. The Wright Floral Co. has a nice store and Jessie Wright, who is a fine designer, will doubtless work up a good trade in this growing neighbor- Dominic Bova has sold out his fruit stand at the market and is now look- ing around for a good location to open up a first-class flower shop. The funeral of Adolphus Busch will take place Saturday, October 25. Sev- eral large orders have been already taken for floral designs. Wm. Edwards of Kirkwood is cut- ting some nice carnations. He expects a fine crop all winter. He Is also growing sweet peas. . . Geo. H. Angermueller is receiving some extra fancy white and pink car- nations, also some good American Beauty roses. „ _ Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney are advertising special baskets of roses as souvenirs from $1 up. Mrs. McClure, formerly with Grimm & Gorly, is now v/ith Foster the Florist as designer. Fred. Ude is cutting some very good California violets. FERNS, GREEN GALAX and LEUCOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. NEW CROP NOW R£ADY. Dagger and Fancy Ferns.... 80c per 1000; case of 5.000, $3.50 Green Galax 50c per 1000; case of 10.000. 4.00 Green Leucothoe (long) per 1.000. 2.00 Green Leucotboe (short) per 1,000, 1.00 When in a hurry, wire us at Elk Park, N. C. ELK GALAX & FERN CO., BANNERS ELK. N. C. GOLOnSH Asstd. sizes, Med- ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2 50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease Natural and Perpetuated Sbeet Mosses. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Wm. C. Smith had a fine stock of chrysanthemums and roses during the past week. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. have had large consignments of good dahlias. H. G. Berning had some extra good California violets. W. F. FARGO, N. T). — Opening of the new Smedley Floral Shop was a success, even though the weather was very in- clement. The store was thronged practically all day. Glen Rock, Pa. — Alfred Bingham, a local florist, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He was 29 years old and leaves a mother, a brother and a sis- ter. No reason for his act has been discovered. RocHESTEB, N. T. — Plans were made for the fall flower show to be held next month at the October meeting of the Florists' Association. President Dun- bar and other officers are very enthu- siastic over the prospects of a success- ful exhibition. Gladiolus Bulbs Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them SEE THE BOOK OF filADIOLUS By Mathew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAH). AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wbolesale and Retail Dealers in all I^inds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger j Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 2BtIl St., bet. 6tb & 7th Aves., Uaui Yark Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ''"" "'" Mention the American Florist when writing WILD SNILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing' 1913- The American Florist. 747 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. XvE^BOIilXJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South DaVota and tbe Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. BstabUsbed in 1857. 'mM. noRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACnmES IN THE CTTt Mentinn the American Florist when writing W THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect. 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY Mention the A merioan Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventli St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliTery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPBA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines. la. Larg^est and most centrally located store in the cit7. All orders sriven prompt attention. MADE ARRAN^nEXT&VKjV ,'TO BEtWER. Fl,OvyERSW''\ IN ALS. l.EA»IM^ W'> CITIES' AT riOMS. 0r\ AHO A&ROftO AMD ^j ■ ON AUt l.kftVti>«4 l'^''' or"arrivinoi Mf' >- "STEAMSHIPS. .<^t'< A Sign Like This in Your Window 'Will Draw Good Business No\v. Steamship Sailings. FEOM NEW TOEK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Octoier 26. California, -Anchor, 2 p. m.. Pier 64, North Kiver. Olympic, White Star, 2 p. m. FEOM MONTREAL, Saturnia, Donaldson, at daylight. Graf Waldersee, Ham.-Amer., 2 p. m. Verona, Navigazione, Pier 74, North Elver. Eastern Prince, Prince. Tagus, Eoyal Mail. October 28. PEOM BALTIMOEH, Salamanca, Ham.-Amer. Potsdam. Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kronprinz Wilhelm, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. Bed OctolieT 29, Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North Finland, Rlyer. October 30, FEOM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Canadian Pacific, 3:30 p. m. Uranium, Uranium. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Pisa, Ham.-Amer. Friedrich dec Grosse, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. nPEJIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catlierlne and Gny Sts. AH orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley ainavs on band. Mentiov the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists XTCTAT "V/^'oir We are in the Heart of ^J!vill do well to ^vatch the outcome of the proposed in- crease in cataloi^-ue postage. Numer- ous printers' organizations have filed protests and all catalogue firms, seeds- men and nurserymen, should file their objections with the Interstate Com- merce Commission, or Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery at Wash- ington, D. C. Catalogue firms should also «'rite their representatives in Congress calling attention to the hard- ships of proposed changes as indicated on page 7S2 of this issue. The Inter- state Commerce Commission and third assistant postmaster general have in- timated that suggestions and objections w\\\ be given full consideration. BALM, FLA. — Marvin Sweat has started a nursery here. Pacific Coast nurserymen are but slowly recovering from the had freeze of last spring and have necessarily lost considerable business in the past six months. MCHUTCHISON & Co., New York, are mailing their customers a handy card giving the duty on seeds, bulbs, green- house stock and nursery stock under the new tariff. Steacuse, N. T. — Students at the New York State College of Forestry will set out 10,000 European larch and 5,000 Norway spruce this fall. It is planned to reforest about 50 acres on the hillsides eventually. West Newpoet, Calif. — D. J. Dodge has formed a corporation capitalized at $10,000 to handle nursery stock. Besides the usual ornamental work, the firm will plant 10 acres to the new Burbank thornless cactus. Nurserymen and the Exposition. In an address delivered at the meet- ing of the California Nurserymen's As- ' sociation, Fresno, October 16-18, G. A. Dennison, chief of horticulture of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, makes some telling points in speaking of the part the nurseryman will play at the big show. Referring to the transforma- tion that has already taken place in California and the entire United States, Mr. Dennison says : "Back of all these trees, responsibile for all these vines, sponsors of and promoters of the verdure and flowers of thou- sands of wonderful gardens, are the nurserymen. They have selected the stock for the trees and vines, they have calculated and planned, with minds illumined with much knowledge and stimulated by much patriotism and in- formed by wise commercial considera- tions, and have seen the vision of an almost illimitable future of wealth due to their good judgment and their enter- prise. Not many years ago where now there are tens of thousands of acres of fruit trees, and other tens of thou- sands of vines, there were only semi- barren wastes. You have provided the trees and vines, you have been the handy men who met the incoming set- tler and provided him with the means to establish, without delay, bases of horticultural and viticultural wealth. Collectively you have been handing out wealth to expectant and eager multi- tudes. The past has been a period of preparation; the present is largely the period of anticipation. I predict for you a future in which your beneficial agencies will be even more widely ex- tended. There has been a meeting of the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific, a new highway of commerce has been established which we are about to use. It shortens the distance between the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards, and means easy access to the vast Missis- sippi valley." Mr. Dennison then goes on to show that not only the extent but the nature of the immigration of the future depends much on the ■ part the nurseryman of the United States play at the exposition. The states that show just what can be done in a hor- ticultural way within their confines will be the ones that will attract settlers from countries where horticulture and kindred pursuits have reached their highest perfection. Grapefruit, Oranges, Pecans. other fruit and ornamental trees. Rvery tree guaranteed first-class. Illustrated catalog free. Turkey Creek Nurseries Box 9 MACCLENNY, FIA. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,0011 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 inch. $18.00 per 100: «100.( 0 per lUOO. 18 to 24 inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per inoo 24 to .% inch. $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinncberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OV£R HALF A CE3«TURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growls in America Box 404, DUNDEfi, ILL. Hardy Ctirysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Field-gTown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury BeilS and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. Narsery Bargains For this week only. Cash with order. Order quick. California Privet Good and bushy. p^^ ^^^^ 1 year, 4 to 10 inch $ 4 00 1 year, 10 to 18 inch 8 00 2 year, 10 to 18 inch 10 00 2 year, 18 to 24 inch 12 00 2 year, 2 to 3 feet 14 00 3 year, 3 to 4 feet per 100, 2 00 3 year, 4 to 5 feet per 100, 2 50 Hydrangea Paniculata Grandifora 2 to 3 feet per 100, $ 8 00 3 to 4 feet per 100, 10 00 Lancaster County Nurseries LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATrVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. Mention tne American Florist when writing GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF wish to call the attention of the trade to the fact that Mr. John van Aalst is now Manager of the Philadelphia Branch House. Mr. Louis Berger has on further connection with ihe firm. The offices have been removed to 200 WALNUT PLACE. Your inquiries for DUTCH BULBS are earnestly requested. '9I3- The American Florist. 755 Don^t Look Any Further WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN QUANTITY, AS: Roses, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Azaleas, Clematis, Boxwood, Etc. i^ THERE IS NONE BETTER:: Order from a house where you know you will be treated right. W. VAN KLEEF & SQVS, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Ask for our Wholesale Catalogue. Established 1870. HYACINTHS Separate Colors or Mixed. Excellent bedding or forcing stock, $2.10 per .00; $20.00 per 1000. TULIPS Fine Mixed, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Superfine Mixed, 80c per llO; $6.50 per 1000. Large Quantities of All Leading Kinds. The above stocks come from the most reliable 8:rower in Holland. Quality the best that can be procured. Let us have your order. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. Mention llie American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growersfor the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS encumber. Muskmelon, Squash and PampUn. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. FALL BULBS Narcissus (Dutch) i^^j Empress $14.00 1 mperor. first size 14.00 Golden Spur 13.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs... 19.0O Victoria 11.00 Poeticus 5.50 Von Sion, first size 12.50 Von Sion. double nose, XXX 22 00 Von Sion, single 10.00 Sir Watkin, Mother bulbs 17.00 Sir Watkin, first size 12.00 Lilium Formosum fnt.'o 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch ( 225 bulbs to case ) . . . 70.00 Lilium Harrisii perioro 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $75.00 Callas Per 1000 li4-lV2-inch $45.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora Special, IB ctm and up, (850 to full case) $11.00 Special, 14 ctm and up, ( 1000 to case) 10.00 Grand Soleil d'Or (Yellow . Paper White), (1000 to case) 17.00 Miniature Hyacinths Named, in variety 17.00 Per 1000 Per 1000 Tulips (Single) ,^§5 Artus $ 7 00 Chrysolora, Yellow 7.00 Keizerskroon 11.50 LaReine 6.50 Proserpine 21.00 Vermillion Brilliant 18.75 Tulips (Double) Lord Beaconsfield,deepRose.$ 16.00 Late Tulips Breeders, mixed 12.00 Bouton d'Or 10.00 Gesneriana 11.00 Chinese Narcissus foil Select, special offer to close. ..$27.50 Freesias per looo French, mammoth $ 9.00 " first size 7.0O California, choice 5.00 Purity, Extra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 Roman Hyacinths White, 11 to 15 ctm $30.00 Gladiolus i^ooS Blushing Bride $ 6.00 Peach Blossom 8.00 Iris, Spanish Best named 6.00 Hyacinths (Dutch) First size, named 60.00 New crop L. GIGANTEUM, late dug, now arriving. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Get our Fall "Book for Florists." It Offers Everything. Mention the American Florist when writing THE YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites and brought into flower for Christmas if planted NOW. Price, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Case containing 1400 for $18.00. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York City. 756 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H. J. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass,, Vice-President; S, W, Severance, Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer, Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914, Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegretaliles. Chicago, October 20. — Mushrooms, 60 cents to 75 cents per pound: lettuce, 15 cents, small boxes; cucumbers, if 2.00 to $2.75 per case of two dozen; to- matoes, 15 cents to IS cents per pound. New York, October 18. — Cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.00 per dozen; mush- rooms, $1.00 to $3.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 17 to 19 cents per pound. Growing: MusHrooms. It is again time to consider mush- room growing. We have always held that it is a good proposition for the average greenhouse man as the crop can be fitted into the regular growing plan without a great deal of expense. As no light is needed a musliroom shed can be built where a greenhouse would not do. The crop is not bulky or heavy, hence the marketing is an easy matter. The work falls into the win- ter season when help is available. The old manure from the beds can be used on most any place to excellent advan- tage, hence we cannot charge all the cost of the material against the crop. Those who have tried and failed should try again and keep studying up. They will sooner or later find the road to success. At this time we will point out requirements, so preparations can be made. Any building for this pur- post must have heat, say up to 50°, in the coldest weather. It must have a tight roof as drip is disastrous. It must have no air current to carry away moisture. It must be out of water, as flooding in winter is ruinous. Given the proper building, the material used is fresh horse manure from grain- fed animals with a fair amount of bedding; hay or straw bedding is pre- ferred to shavings. Makkbtman. Nashville, Tenn CHRYSANTHEMUMS FINE. Chrysanthemums are coming in in great profusion now and are excep- tionally fine. White and yellow pre- dominate and will continue to reign as favorites, but the growers are hav- ing an eye to the forthcoming Thanks- giving foot-ball game, which usually cleans up eyerything in the chrysan- themum line, especially in the white and yellow. Other flowers have fulfilled the promise of earlier weeks and are coming on in profusion. Violets are blooming abundantly and are very fine. Carnations are excellent and roses are getting finer every day. All florists report that trade ig excellent and everybody seems to keep busy. NOTES. IMcIntyre Bros, are pushing their new greenhouses and are now growing the best part of their cut flowers at the new range. The new houses, 10 in number, are filled almost exclusively with roses and carnations. At the old place they still have all the chrys- anthemums and potted plants, of every description. They are turning their attention, in a great degree, to the culture of orchids, and also have a fine lot of cyclamens ready for mar- ket. Their violets are fine. They are the first local florists to use the auto- mobile service, having purchased two cars for delivery. Geny Bros., besides other orders, have on hand a very handsome wed- ding order for this week, including church and house decoration and bri- dal bouquets. For the table they are to make a, plaque seven feet in diame- ter entirely of lily of the valley and white Killarney roses. The Joy Floral Co. is cutting very fine American Beauty roses with handsome long stems and beautiful foliage, as well as other fine roses and carnations. They have several fine wedding orders for the week and an abundant cut with which to fill them. Haury & Sons have fine chrysanthe- mums, roses and carnations. They have completed and are using the fine new houses built last summer, which measure 36x200 feet. M. C. D. Kansas City. Every fall, just as the first real frosts are beginning to color the foli- age and nip the plants exposed out of doors, this city holds a unique celebra- tion. This is known as "ilower day" and on that occasion all of the pub- lic parks and gardens are denuded of their annuals and other perishable flowers, which are given away to the public. On Saturday, October 18, the park board instructed all the city gardeners to begin promptly at 2 o'clock to dig up the flowers and give them into the hands of the eager throngs. Thousands of petunias, sal- vias, coleus, geraniums, vincas, arte- mezias and bushels of scarlet sage and some begonias were given away, the crowds passing the various flower beds in lines as the gardeners dug up the plants. The quarterly dinner of the Mis- souri "Valley Horticultural Society at the Coates House last Saturday brought together 75 enthusiastic mem- bers. Edwin Taylor^ a fruit grower from Edwardsville, Kans., discussed the status of- fruit growing in his state. John Stuppy of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, was a visitor in this city this week and reports business conditions at home as much improved within the past two weeks. He was accompanied by Mrs. Stuppy. G. H. Parker, manager of the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Pl£(.nt Co., re- ports a scarcity in all stock owing to the cool weather, but the stock that is being cut is of an excellent quality and bringing a good price. Patrick Larkin, secretary to the mayor, was painfully injured in an automobile accident last week, but is now recovering rapidly. Mr. Larkin is a filorist, having a shop at 215 East Twelfth street. "Alpha" Elberfleld, of the Alpha Floral Co., reports the chrysanthe- mum sales holding up good for the first of the season. Mr. Elberfield also reports that there is quite a demand for fall bulbs. A letter has been received from Mrs. Phillip Martineau, the English land- scape artist now visiting in New York, accepting this city's invitation to come here for a series of lectures. J. P. Clark, superintendent of parks of Kansas City, Kas., has set next Friday, October 24, as the day for dis- tributing the flowers of the parks on the Kansas side to the public. Robert Newcorab, representing Vaughn's Seed Store, Chicago, called on the trade the past week and re- ports business throughout the west as very good. The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1106 Grand avenue, reports having had a good business the past week in decora- tions, parties and weddings. A. Philadelphia, Pa. — The first fall meeting of the Germantown Horticul- tural Society was held October 13. San Diego, Calif. — The seventh an- nual fall flower show of the Floral As- sociation was held here, beginning Oc- tober 16. ■ Philadelphia, Pa. — The Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society announces a chrysanthemum show for November 3-4 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Passaic, N. J. — W. L. Hundertmark opened a flower shop at 43 Bloomfleld avenue, October 18. Mr. Hundertmark is a veteran store man and his estab- lishment is consequently up-to-date. Saceamento, Cailf. — State Horticul- turist Cook will hold a 10-day school of instruction for county horticultural commissioners following the state fruit growers' convention in San Jose, De- cember 2-4. Watch for our Trade Marie stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper gradei li thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^^^2^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^^_^\ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage, Addrest Trade Mark, American Spawn Co., St.iFaul.Miim IMC u s Ix ir o o 1X1. s» HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. TH £ BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. - AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) SPECIALTIES' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, ... Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect an most beautiful in the world, $6.(X) per oz . or $1.75 per M oz., $1.00 per H oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. I9I3- The American Florist. T5T GRAI6 QUALITY STOCK BRINGS BUSINESS. WHY DELAY? ORDER NOW. Look Over the Following List and Send Us Your Orders, Large or Small. We Appreciate Them All. CROroNS. The Croton. with iis tiik'lilv-colored foliage is in- dispensable during Kail and VVinlcr. We have tlie largest and most complete collection of Croton s in the woild. carrying at the present time for Fall sales over lOO.OOOplants in over 400 varieties, all of the very highest (luality and brilliantly colored. 2H-in. pots, stronu plants. 100 *20, 1000 $175. 4-in. pots. stronR plants. 100 $30. 1000 $.'75. 5-in. pots, stront; plants. 100$50. $75 and $10(_). Ain. pots, stront- plants Doz. $12. $15, $ISand$2-t. 7-in. pots, stronn plants. Doz. $24. $30 and S3(i. S-in. pots, made-up beautiful plants. Doz. $24. $30 and t3(.. 10-in. pots, made-up beautiful plants. Each $5, $6, and $7 50. 12-in. and 14-in. tubs, made-up beautiful plants. Each $10. $15 and $20. Every retail store and grower should feature Crotons this Fall and Winter. We know our stock will please vou and your customers. Croton punctata. One of the finest and most sat- isfactory varieties for basket work and centers of ferneries. 2!''2-in. pots. $8 per 100, $75 per 1000; 3-in, pots. $20 per 100. $150perl000; 4-in. pots. $25 per 100. $225 per 1000; S-in. pots, made up, $18 and $24 per doz. Croton Norwood Beauly. This variety is one of the best of our seedlinss, raised three years ago, and we are now in a position to offer same in quantity and at very reasonable prices. This variety has an oak-shaped leaf and is brilliantly colored red, yellow and orange, 4-in. pots, heavy, $50 per 100; 6-in. pots. $18 per doz. Crotons, (Narrow Leaf Types) Delicatissima, Golden Thread and Florence. These varieties are indispensable for table decoration and we predict a great future for them as nothing sur- passes them for use in artistic arrangement. 4-in. pots. $30perl00: 5-in. pots, $50 and $75 per 100: 6-in. pots, $12 $15 and $18 per doz. New Seedling Varieties. 4-in. pots, strong plants. $3 each, $30 per doz.. $200 per 100; 6-in. and7-in. pots, larger plants. $3.50, $4 and $5 each. 150,000 NEPHROLEPIS-In Variety. We are the largest growers of Nephrolepis Ferns in the country, in the following varieties; in fact. we are the headquarters for them. The demand increases each year, and it is our aim to have every variety of Neplirolepis in every size every day in the year. ROBERT CRAIG CO., Nephrolepis elegantissima improved. 2^-in. pots. $ii per ICO. $50 per UiOO: 6-m. pots. $». and $'l per doz.; 8-in. pots, $12 and $15 per doz.; larne plants, $1. $1.50 and $2 each; largest plants, $2, ,$2.50. $3 and*.?. 50 each. Nephrolepis Scholzell. 2!^-in. pots, .$(. per 100, $50 per 1000; 4-iii, pots, heavy, .S20 per 100, $180 per lOOO; d-in. pots, heavy. $6 per doz., $45 per UIO; (t-in, pots, verv heavy, $9 per doz,. $70 per lOO; S-in, 54-pots. $12 per doz., $90 per 100; 10-in. ?4-pots. $18 and $24 perdoz. Nephrolepis Amerpohli, 6 in, pots, $6 and $9 tier doz. Nephrolepis todeaoides. 2H-in. pots, $5 per 100. .$45 per 1000; bin. pots, $50 per 100; 8-in. pots, $12 perdoz.; 9-in, and $10-in, tubs, $18, $24 and $36 per doz, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Wm. K Harris. The finest variety for large plants, being a great im- provement over th« old Boston, 2*4-in. pots. $6 per ICO, $50 per 1000; 6-in. pots, $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 8-in. pots, $12 and $15 per doz,; 11-in, tubs, $2, $2,50. $3, $4 and .$5 each, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis Harrisii. A dwarf type of the Nephrolepis Harrisii and excellent in all sizes from 4-in, plants up, 2V^\n. pots, $6 per 100, J50 per lOOO- 6-in, pots, .$6 per doz.. $45 per 100; 8-in. pots. $12 and $15 per doz. Nephrolepis Giatrasii. Sin. pots. $15 and $18 perdoz. Neplirolepis elegantissima compacta. A dwarf com pact form of Nephrolepis elegantissima, each plant making an ideal shape, 2M-in, pots, $6 per 100, $50 per $1000; 6-in. pots, $6 per doz., $45 per 100; 8-in. pots, $12 per doz, Nephrolepis Scottii. Ourstockisin superb con- dition. 2!4-in. pots, $5 per lOO, $45 per 1000; 6-in. pots, $6 per doz., $45 per 100; 6-in. pots, heavy. $9 per doz., $70 per ICO. 8 in. ?i-pots. $12 per doz., $90 per 100; KVin. ?4-pots, $18 per doz., 11-in. tubs, $2, $2.50 and $3 each ; 13-in. tubs, specimens $4. $5 and $6 each. Nephrolepis robusta (Vew). Place orders at once for Nephrolepis robusta. The Silver Medal Fern at the National Flower Show, winning over all competition. Weclaim this variety to be the finest of all the crested Nephrolepis, being excep- tionally fine in large sizes. It is the strongest grower of all the Nephrolepis Ferns, never re- verts and every plant is symmetrical and salable in all sizes. 2^ in. pots, strong plants, $20 per 100, $150 per 1000; 4-in. pots, strong plants, $50 Nephrolepis smithil. The greatly improved .Amerpohli, It is a compact form, much finer than Amerpohli and does not break down in the center. The fronds are carried on wiry stems. Tills variety will have a wonderful sale up to a 6-in- pot, being particularly showy for basket work. 2!4-in pots, $10 per im. $'I0 per 1000: 4-in. pots, $25 per 100; 6-in, pots, 86 and $9 per doz. Nephrolepis tuberosa plumoss. This beautiful Fern is quite distinct from all of the other vari- eties of the Boston Fern in so much that it has been raised from the Japan species. Nephrolepis tuberosa, which type is much hardier than the exaltata. The fronds are long and fiarrow, the pinnules beautiful plumose which are of light color, giving the fronds a beautiful effect on ac- count of the two distinct shades as well as its graceful waviness, and will be found a great and distinct addition to collection Ferns, 2'4-in, pots. $15 per 100, $110 per ICOO, 4-in, pots. $25 per 100: $225 per 1000. ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 3 in. pots, $7 per IWI, $(i5 per lOOO; 4-in. pots. $12 per ICO, $110 per 1000- ASPARAGUS Hatcheri. 4-in, pots, heavy, $12 per 100, ADLANTUM hybridum. 3-in. pots, heavy, $10 per 100, $90 per IcOO: 4-in, pots, heavy, S20 per 100, $180 per 1000; 6-in. pots, heavy. S6 per doz., $45 per 100; 8-in, pots, $12 per doz,, $90 per 100; 11-in. tubs, $24 per doz. ASPLENIUM avis nidis (Bird's Nest Fern). Plants of exceptional quality. 6-in. pots, $12 and tl5 per doz. A grand new dwarf Fern. "TEDDY JUNIOR" Dwarf Roosevelt. Ready for June Ist delivery. Fine young plants from 2M-in. pots. 40c, each, $3,50 per doz,, $25 per 100, $200 per 1000. HYDRANGEAS, The new French Hydrangeas. All of the varieties here offered have been tested by us under ordinary conditions as to their adaptability to forcing for Easter. All have proven themselves to be valuable additions. We have over 40.000 strong plants in the following varieties; Bouquet Rose, bright pink; Gene de Vibraye, bright rose; La Lorraine, bright pink; Mme, a Riveram, bright rose; Mme, E. Moul- liere, best white; Mme. Maurice Hamar, bright pink; Mme, Renee Gaillard, large white; Souv. de Mme. E. Chautard, bright rose. 4-in. pots, $20 per 100, $175 per 1000; 6-in, pots, $50 per 100; larger plants, 75c.. $1 $1.50 and $2 each. per 100, $400 per 1000, Branch, NORWOOD, PA. 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Knttton ths American Florist when toriting For Prompt Shipment Narcissus pe, pe^ Paper White 100 lOOO 14 ctm, (1000 to case) 1.50 11,00 Trumpet Major (Freodi grown) 12 ctm, (2300 to case) 1,50 14.00 Roman Hyacinths 12-15ctm 3,75 32.00 Lilium Multif lorum 7-9-inch. SCO bulbs to case 7.00 60.00 Write for prices on Dutjh Bulbs. A. Henderson & Co. 369 River St., CHICAGO THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO. 3!fS;ers SANTA CLARA, CAl. Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 h-iurs per day. SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges; KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1,00 each, 6-inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch. $1.50 each. MADE-UP PIANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each, k 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3,75 each, 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCEISA— 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each, 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high, 60c each, 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. KXNTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3,00 each, 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $3,50 each, 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5,00 each, 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6,00 each, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2V2-inch, $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000, DISH FERNS, all varieties, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds ffla°tJon Guadalupe, Cal. mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing 758 The American Florist. Oct. 25, The Chrysanthemuffl By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-m. pots $1 76 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, Si^- in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- erl, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 "Vinca Variegata, medium field plants 4 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-inch pots each, $1.00 . Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, ..; per 1000, $2.50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. CARNATIONS R.C., Good Strong Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $2.00 $1S 00 W. Enchantress 2 00 18.00 R. P. Enchantress 2.00 ISOO Herald 5 00 45.00 Cash with the order. Good Strong Stock at Make-Room Prices 2000 Pansy Seedlings. $3.50 for tlie lot. Snapdragon Seedlings. Mixed, mostly Silver Pink. $1.50 per 1000. 300 Impatiens. 2-inch. S5.00 for the lot. 1000 Rooted Cuttings of Geraniums. $8.00. Cash with order. 5000 S. A. Nutt. Rooted CuttinKs for Nov. 15th delivery. $9.00 per 1000. Corry Floral Co., CORRY, PA. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. We offer tor immediate delivery a fine stock of THE BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES .'\ssorted. hke Vervaemana Alba, Mme Van der Cruysen, Paul Weber. Simon Mardner. Pharollde Mathilde, Mme. petrick, Mme. Jos. Vervaene, etc., etc Perdoz. Per 100 Plants 10 12-in. in dia meter.... $ 6.00 $45 00 ' l2-14-in. " .... 9 00 55.00 " 14-16-in. " .... 12.00 75.00 " Id-iSin. " .... 18.00 " 18-20-in. ' .... 24.00 '■ 20-22 in. " .... 36.00 Dwarf or Miniature Azaleas Firefly, or Hexe and Chas. Encke, $4.80 per doz., $35,00 per 1011. Lilium Harrisii. We still have a few thousand bulbs left, which we will supply at a special- ly low price to close out stock, as long as stock remains unsold. It is fine stock, and bulbs are in prime conditi n, 7-9-in. bulbs, 200 to the case, $15.00 per case; five-case lots, $14 00 per case. Lilium Giganteum, Cold Storasie. Plant No- vember 1st to 15th for February flowering. 7-9-in. bulbs, 300 to ihe case, $18.00 per case. Lilium Glaanteum, New Crop 7-9-in. bulbs, 300 to the case, $15.75 per case. Lilium Longiflorum Mu'tiftorum, 7-9-in bulbs, 30 to the case $15.00 per case. Lilium 08' didum. 20-22 c/m bulbs, $5.00 per lOU; $40.00 per 1000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. 13 c/m bulbs. $1.2:) per 100. J9.'0 per 1000; 14 c/m b.ilbs, $1 50 per 100. SU.OO per lOi 0. Wtlite Roman Hyacinths. 11-15 c/m bulbs, 2,0u0 to the case, t3.(j0 per ICO, $25,00 per 1000, Freesias, Purity. Special price to close out, -111 00 per lOjd. Freesias, French-grown, mammoth. V^-va. up >7.5(' per 1000. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. Special price to close out. $7.50 per lOOO. Spanish Iris. Named Sorts, $5.C0 per 1000 Extra Fine Specimen Ferns For Fall Trade Nephrolepis elegantissima. 6-in. pots, 50c each; 8-in., $1,00 each; 10-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each. Nephrolepis magnlfica. The Lace Fern. Sin. p -ts. 50c each. Nephrolepis elegantissima compacta. 3^-in. pots. 25c each. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 6-in. pots, 50c ea, Nephrolepis Piersoni. 6-in pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis superbissima. 8-in, pots, $1.00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii form of Bostoniensis. The finest of all the plain-leaved type. 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; lOin,, $2.00 each; 12in., $4,00 and iS.OO each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. -GLADIOLUS- Mrs. Francis King and Angnsta of our own growing, large solid healthy bulbs for forcing or for the seed trade. Write for Our Special List. Let us quote you full list of Gladiolus and Tuberose wants, American grown. Have also very low prices for Dutch grown Gladiolus. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day. Fine plants, 6 inch, pot grown, 7 to 10 branches, $25.00 per 100. 1lil.__J.I.^ D_.>.~ Cj._.1.- Florist grade, especially selected, smooth iVIanettl KOSe OtOCkS and welf rooted. EngUsh or French. P^* f :i»^^ ' HOME GROWN. Marie Le Graye, Charles X, OL JLillSlCS Ludwig Spaetti. 60c each. Roses, Spireas, Shrubs, Vines, Perennials. Send for List. Wholesale Growers and Importers. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown riffht — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12..50 per 1000 Rlcardand Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1 50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine. 2-in.. $2 00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100, Boston and WtUtmani Ferns; 3-in„ lOc; 4-in,, ISc: S-in,, 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5,00; 4-in,, $10,00; S-in,, •eS.On per 100, Vinca Var., 3-in,, $5,00 per 100; 2-in„ $2,00 per 100, Rex Begonia 2t4-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. IQIJ- The American Florist. 759 More admired than ever. Our Auracarlas are In more demand than ever. Araucarias Our Specialty. (B^So well kuowu that nothing fnrther is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment. Arancaria Excelsa, .^pril, iyi3 importation, 3. 4 and 5 tiers: 5. 5h and 6-inch pots. 12. 14. 16. 18 and 20 inches high. 35c, 40c. 50c. 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers. 25 ta 30 in. high. $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6-in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Azalea Indica now ready for Xmas forcing and Easter forcing. Vervaneana, Simon Mardner, Deutche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen. De Sctaryveriana, Niobe and others, full of buds as round as an apple. 50c; 60c; 75c; $1.00; $1.25: $1.50, UD to $2.00. Cash with order please. If you want good Azaleas either lor Christmas or Easter forcing don't look for the new croo. but buy the 1912 importation: you never miss in get- ting best of results. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4H to 5-in. pots. 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3 00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high, 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to .30 in high. $1,00. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4H in.. 2Sc to 35c; single, SVi to 6-in. pots, 60c. 75c to $1.00. Made-up of 3 plants, 6 in. pots, 75c. $1.00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy. 5 in. pots 3^c. 40c .50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot. 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddellana, 3 in., large, 15c, 18c, 20c. Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus, 2H in., $3,00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; 3-in,.6c; 4-in,. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch, $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. lOc. FERNS, Scotti, Whitman! and Harrisii, 5H-inch and 6-inch pots. 35c. 40c and SOc. Boston, 6-in., 40c to SOc. Scotti. 4H-iD. pots, 20c to 25c. 7 in as big as a bushel basket. 75c, Nephrolepis Giatrasi, that so well known weeping f-rn. 5 .^Vj and 6 in. pois. 25c 30c, 40c, 50c. Large Falcatiun Ho ly Ferns, 4 in 20c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of .\merpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact. 4- in. 2.5c, ready to shiit into 5H or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2'/4-inch, $3.00 per 100. t?iS^ Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on vou, Ficus Elastlca, (Rubbers), 5'/2 in. to 6 in,, 35c. 40c to SOc. 4-in.. 2Sc. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo- Llneata or Tsussemense, 25c: with a Cocos Wed- dellana in cenier. 40c to SOc. Cyclamen, best strain, 4 in.. 20c to 25c: ready to shift in S*^-^ in. Poinsettias, large 4 in., ISc. 20c to 25c. Hydrangea Otaksa, French varieties, bright red and white 5 in. p^ts. 35c 41c. SOc; pot grown. Hydrangea OtaKsa, pot grown. 5H, 6, 7, 8 in., very fine 25c.30c.40c .50c to 7Sc and $1.00. Begonia Luminosa. 2 in. pots, '5 00 per 100. Begonia Luminosa. 4 in. pots. 10c to 15c. Begonia Zulu King, 2Vi in. pots, 2, 3. 4 plants in a pot. «S.0O per 100, We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in the country, $V2, 6 in. pots, SOc. 75c, $1,00. Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known strain. 2ii in. Dots $5,110 per 100. Snapdragons, assorted, large. 2H in. pots, planted in pots out doors. $3.00 per 100. GODFREY ASGHMANN 1012 W. Ontario St., PhUadelphia, Pa. box: v\r o o I3 Just Received Our Fall Importation M M fe' I^^BflEBDI^ ^' ^ ^ ^^JHBBM^y[>^^PBy! ■ vIhS i^SIS^ WK' Bt.,' .vr^i^-^mii^i^- : _J_ ■ ■■ " "^ •■-^ ■■- .-.:.>,.■■ ■■v'^'afe- WINDOW BOX 36 in. long planted with 10 plants of Bush Box 12-in. size. Prices on Pyramid and Globe Box include trees planted in nice green tubs. It wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramid Shaped Ready November 1st Each Fair 2H feet h'gh $.;.00 $3.75 3 feet high /.50 4..'>0 4 feethigh 4.50 8.00 Bush Shaped These do not come in tubs Each Doz. P'-r 100 12 in $0 40 $ 4.' O $30.00 ISin 60 650 24 in 1.00 lO.OO IS in, IS in. GLOBE SHAPED TRIMMED Each Pair ' Each high. ISin.dia $2.7'5 $5 00 24 in. high, 24 in. dia.. $5.50 high. iSin. dia 3.50 6.50 Pair $10.00 BAY TREES STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED Stems Each Pair Stems Each Pair 36 in. Crowns, 24 in $7.00 $13.00 45 in Crowns, 30 in $10.00 $18,00 45 in. Crowns. '6 in 7.50 14.00 48 in. Crowns. 34 in 12.00 22.00 45 in. Crowns. 28 in 8.00 15.00 48 in. Crowns. 40 in 15 00 28.00 Stems Dwarf Standards Each Pair 30in Crowns24in $7.00 $13.00 Pyramidal Shaped Each Pair 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter at base $ 8.00 $15 00 6 ft. high. 26 in. diameter at base lO.OO 18.00 VaUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesa'e Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wjnticote, Pa. ORCHI DS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that Hue at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER S HURRELI, SUMMIT, N. J. A. N. Piersofl, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Indiana GERANIUiVIS SPECIAL PRICE NOW. Per 100 Nutt, Grant, Buchner, 2-in, pots $1.50 Poitevine, Viaud an d Montmort, 2-in 1 75 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in 2.00 Lupines, 2-in 2,00 Double Giant Alyssum, 2-in 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), $2.50 per 1000; 10,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. 760 The American Florist. Oct. 25, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 764 Froment HE 745 Allen JK 745 GalvinThos F 749 Alpha Floral Co.... 747 Garland Greenhouse American Importing Mfg Co IV Co 740 Gasser J M Co 749 American Spawn Co 756 Geny Bros 7.50 AmlingE CCo 741 Giblin&Co 765 Anderson S A 74/ GodineauR&M.... 1! Angermueller G H. 742 Gorham & ChapUne III Aphine Mfg Co 7fab Grand Rapids Archias Floral Co.. IM Floral Co 7.50 Aschmann Godfrey. 75*^ Grimm & Gorly 74,8 Atlanta Floral Co... 74S GudeBros 748 Auburndale Gold Guttman & Raynor Fish Co 746 Inc 745 Bassett&Washburn 7H4 Hansen Julius Rose Batavia Greenhouse Nurs 7.54 Co 741 Harley Pottery Co.. Haven Seed Co The 111 Baur Window Glass 7.55 Co 767 746 Heacock Jos Co Heinecken Otto 759 Baversdorfer H TT Beaven E A 746 Heinl John & Son.. 747 Begerow's 748 Henderson A & Co. 7.57 BergerBros 74:-; Herr Albert M 7.58 Berning H G 74Z Herrmann A 766 Bertermann Bros Co 748 Hess & Swoboda . . . 750 Black Chas 751 Hews AH&Co.... ITI Blackistone Z D... 74q Hilfinger Bros 111 Bobbink & Atkins.. 7.54 Hill 0 Nursery Co. 7,54 BoddingtonAT .... 7.55 Hitchings&Co 765 Bodger J & SonsCo 11 HoerberBros 741 BolandJBCo 747 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 743 BolgianoJ&Sons.II 75X Holm & Olson 748 Bowe M A 747 Holton SHunkelCo 74Z Bramley & Son 750 Home Cor School... 767 Braslan Seed Grow Hooker HM Co.... 768 ers Co 7.52 Hrudka L Pottery Breitmeyer's J Sons 74H Co 111 Brown AlfredJSeec HurffEdgarT 11 Co 75Z Igoe Bros 760 BrunsHN 11 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 768 Buchbinder Bros. . . 767 Isbell S M & Co.. 11 BuckbeeHW 75(1 Jackson & Perkins . 7,58 Endlong J A 735 741 Johnson W W & BuistRobt Co IT Son 11 Burpee W A & Co. TT Jones Percy 736 Caldwell the Woods KastingWFCo ..I 743 man Co 746 Keller Geo & Sons III California Florists. 750 Keller's Sons, J B. 7^0 Camp Conduit Co . ITT Kellogg Geo M.... 749 Chicago Carn Co.. I 741 Kelway & Son 7.53 Chicago House Kennicott Bros 741 Wrecking Co 76,S Kervan Co The.... 745 Clark E B Seed Co TT Kessler WA 745 Clark's Sons David 74<) Kift Robt 749 Clay &Son 766 Kimberlin Seed Co Cleveland Cut The 7,57 Flower Co 74<» King Construct Co. 765 Conard & Jones Co 759 KohrAF 111 Cooke Geo H. 747 Komada Bros 766 Consumers Ferti- Kramer I N & Son. III lizer Co 764 Krier Nick Boiler Cc 765 Corry Floral Co.... 758 Kroeschell Bros Co 767 Cotsonas Geo & Co 746 Kruchten John 741 Cowee W J 765 Kuehn C A 74X Coy HC Seed Co.. 755 KuhlGeo A 751 Craig RobtCo...751 757 Kyle &Foerster... 741 CritchellCE 74^ LaCrosse Floral Co 748 Cunningham Jos H 7.58 Lager SHurreU... 7,59 Dailledouze Bros... 758 Lancaster County Darbee R C 7^6 Nurseries 754 DardsChas 748 Landreth Seed Co. II Deamud J BCo,... 7^8 Lange A 747 Denaiffe & Son 75? Lea Henry L 746 Detroit Flower Pot Leborius JJ 747 Mfg Co Ill TV Leedle Floral Co . . Leistner Oscar.... 751 Dietsch A&Co... 741 Diller Caskey & Lemon Oil Co 766 Keen 767 757 Leonard Seed Co.. Lord & Burnham Co 753 Dillon J L 765 Dorner F&Sons.. 75<> McCallum Co 743 DreerHA Ill 765 McConnell Alex... 747 Duerr Chas A 750 McGee Walters... 766 Dunlop JohnH 749 McHutchison & Co. 11 Edwards Fold Box 760 McKenna P & Son 747 Elastic-Lyke Co... 767 McMorran EdwE Elk Galax&Fern Co 746 &Co 765 Emmans Geo M... 7.58 Mann Otto 11 Erne&Klingel.... 740 Manz Engraving Co 739 EyresHG 749 Matthewson J E... 748 Fish Henry Seed Co 755 May & Coll.... 747 Fisher Peter 751 Meconi Paul 745 Florists' Hail Assn 760 Meredith The Flow FordMC 745 er& VegCo 751 Fottler. Fiske. Mette Henry 756 Rawson Co TT Millbrook Lea Franklin Davis Greenhouses 751 Nursery Co 7,54 Milwaukee Boiler Franzen FO 751 Co 765 Freeman Mrs J B.. 7.50 Moninger J C Co.. IV Freeman Orchid Co 751 Moore, Hentz & Freres Dominick C 741 Nash 74b SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are posilively the best. Last lorever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. Vi and %. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 IS lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 6936 Fenii Ave., near Highland, Pittsburg, Fa. Menticm the American Florist when writino Morehead.MjEg Co... 767 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Mullanphy Florists, 750 Muller Adolph 754 Murray Samuel 748 Myers Florist 750 Nat Flo B of Trade. 765 New England Nur- series 754 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 745 N Y Stable Manure Co 766 Nicholas JohnS.,.. 750 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 766 Niessen Leo Co .... 743 Oechslin Frank I Ostertag Bros ... . 749 PalezPaulM 750 Palmer W J & Son . 748 Park Floral Co 748 Peacock Dahlia Farms 751 Pedrick Geo & Son. If Pennock-MeehanCo 745 Penn the Florist.... 748 Peters & Reed Poty HI Phillips Bros 750 Pierce F O Co 768 Pierson A N (Inc) . . 7.59 Pierson F R Co... I 758 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 752 753 Pillsburyl.L 760 Podesta&Balddcchi 749 Poehlinann Bi-os Co 732 733 Pollworth CC'Co I 742 749 Portland Flower Store 749 Pulverized Manure Co 766 QuakerCity Machine Works 768 Raedlein Basket Co 739 Randall A L Co.... 738 Randolph & Mc Clements 760 Rawlings Elmer 759 Ready Reference... 761 Reed & Keller 766 Regan Ptg House .. 768 Reid Edw 743 Reinberg Geo 741 Relnberg Peter 737 Rice Bros 742 Rice Co. M 745 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 750 Rdhnert Waldo II Routzahn.Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 742 SaakesO C 749 Saltford'Flowr Shop 750 ScheelFF 751 Schiller, the Florist. 750 Schillo Adam 768 Schlatter W& Son. 760 SchlingMax 748 Schmidt J C 759 Schwake Chas & Co 744 Scott John 751 ScullySteel&IronCo767 SharpPartridge&Co 767 Sheridan Walter F. 745 Siebrecht George C 745 Situation & Wants.. 729 SkidelskySS&Co. 731 Smith AW &Co... 749 SmithED&Co 751 Smith & Hemenway 764 Smith Henry 750 Smith Wm C 742 Smith W&T Co... I Stoothoff H A.Co... 766 Storrs&Harri'son... 757 Stumpp Geo M 749 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 768 Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed & Floral Co 747 ThorburnJ.M & Co 753 Tonner O A 738 TottyCbasH 759 Turkey Creek Nurs. 754 Van Kleef MM.,.. 755 Van Waveren Gt. & Kruijff 754 Vaughan.'AL-&Co. 739 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 740 755 758 759 766 Vick's Sons James,. 755 Vincent R Jr I 751 Virgin U J 750 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 750 Wallace FD 760 Waller The L D Seed Co 757 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 749 WeberFH 750 Weiland&Risch... 741 Welch Bros 743 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 755 Wietor Bros 736 741 Wilson RG 747 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 742 WittboldGCo -747 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 750 Wood Bros 751 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young John 744 Young & Nugent. 747 Zech & Mann... 737 741 Ziska Jos 741 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter t Son. BEFOKH "" " > AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. 0 (I Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or tlaree circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befora ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. T. ^ ^r CIT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J -► A Record To Bo Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. FLOKIAN D.'Vl^UJLAeE sHsURANC : SERVl INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING PVAONS WABASH a<»o OHIC-A.G-0 Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't sret alonsr without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbnr^ni. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. I,. R. 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 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Chlcago ^9^3 The American Florist. 761 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTE RNANTH GR AS. Alternantheras, Brilliant issima, (brightest red) stronp R. C, 85c per 100; $7, per 1,000, prepaid. Terms, cash. W. E. King, Little Sil- ver, N. J. ANTIRRHINUMS. White Antirrhinum, fine 3-Inch pot plants, 44 per 100. F." "Walker & Ck>., 634 South Fourth Ave.. Louisville, Ky. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, glauca and compacta from 75c to $1.50 each; Glauca from $1 to $2 each; 4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 3-in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2^4- in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. ■Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., Ge; 4-in., $10 per lOO. Spren- geri, 2V4-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., lOc. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100; *15 per 1,000; 4-in., $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. ■ Hatcheri, 4-in.. $12 per 100. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; ■Sfl per 1.000; 2M-in., $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Millbrook Lea Greenhouses, West White- land P. 0., Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., •$12..50; 'Sprengeri. 21,4-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-in., ,$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^4-in., ■•$2 per inO; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeril $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- "ware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2V^-in., $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves to a plant; variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras, green, 9-in. pot. $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asipdistras. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35e to $2.50 each. Julius Eoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azaleas, Vervseneana alba, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Paul Weber, Simon Mardner, Phar- ailde Mathilde, Mme. Petrick. Mme. Jos Ver- vsene, etc., 10-12 in. diam., $3 per doz.; $45 per 100; 12-14 inch, $9 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16 inch, $12 per doz.; $75 per 100; 16-18 inch, $18 per doz.; 18-20 inch, ,$24 per doz.; 20-22 inch, $36 per doz. Dwarf or Miniature, Firefly, or Hexe and Chas. Encke, $4.80 per doz.; $35 per 100. P. E. Pierson Co., Tarry- town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Azaleas, Vervseneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Empress of India, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner, Llewellyn, Niobe and Mme. Petrick, 12-14 inch, $7.50 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16 inch, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. P. Kast- ing Co., 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe, full of buds, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard or tree shaped, 36 in. stems, crowns 24 ins., $7 each; $13 per pair; 45 in. stem, crown 26 in., $7.50 each; $14 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 28 in., $8 each; $15 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 30 in., $10 each: $18 pair; 48 in. stem, crown 34 in., $12 each; $22 per pair; ^8 in. stem, crown 40 in., $15 each; $28 pair. Dwarf standards. 30 in. stem, crown 24 ins., $7 each; $13 pair. Pyramid shaped, 5 ft. high. 24 in. diameter, .$8 each; $15 pair; 6 ft.. 26 ins. diam.. $10 each; $18 pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ray trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Vernon, pink and white, 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. Gloire de Chatelain, 2-in., $1 per 100: $35 per 1,000; 3-in.. $6 per ion. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100: 4-in.. 10c and 15c. Znlu King, 2^4-in., $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 5% and 6-in.. 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Begonia Lorraines: best in the world. 5-in., 50c; 6-in., 75c; 7-in., $1 each. Elitch-Lnng Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Begonia Vernon. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr, & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rex Begonias. 2U-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BOXWOODS. Boxwood, pyramidal shaped, 21/0 ft., $2 each; .$3.75 pair; 3 ft., $2.50 each; $4.50 pair; 4 ft., $4.50 each; $8 pair. Bush shaped, 12 ins., 40c each; $4 per doz.; ,$30 per 100; 18 in., 60c each; $6.50 per doz.; 24 ins., $1 each; $10 per doz. Globe shaped, 15 ins., 15 ins. diam. $2.75 each; .$5 per pair; 18 ins., 18 in. diam., $3.50 each; $6.50 per pair; 24 ins., 24 in. diam., $5.50 each; $10 per pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9 inch, 200 to case, $15 per case; 5-case lots, $14 per case. Lili- um giganteum, cold storage, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $18 per case. Lilium giganteum, new crop, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $15.75 per case. Lilium Longiflorum multiflorum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $15 per case. Lilium Candidum, 20- 22 ctms., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctms., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 14 ctms., $1.50 per 100; $11 per 1,000. White Roman hyacinths, 11-15 ctms., 2,000 to case, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Freesiai, Purity, $10 per 1,000; French grown, mammoth, % inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. Ber- muda Buttercup Oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Span- ish iris, named sorts, $5 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N, Y. Bulbs, Roman hyacinths, white, 50c doz.; $3 per 100. Candidum lilies, 60c doz.; $4.50 per 100. Harrisii lilies, 9-11, $3.75 doz.; $23 per 100; 7-9, $1,35 doz.; $8.75 per 100. Chinese Sacred lilies, 60c doz.; $1.25 per basket. Free- sias, extra large. 25c doz.; $1.25 per 100. Pa- per White narcissi, $1.10 per 100; $8.75 per 1,000. Ornlthogalum, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Oxalis, $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case, $8.50 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 200 to case, $10 per 100; ,$90 per 1,000. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 8-9 inch, 250 to" case, $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to ease, .?9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 200 .to case, $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N, Y. Bulbs. Preesia Refracta Alba, % to %-inch diam., 60c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Lilium Har- risii. 5 to 7 inch cir., $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; 6-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1.000. Roman hyacinths, 12-15, .$3 per 100; $28 per 1.000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15, $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York, Bulbs, Narcissus, Paper White, 14 ctm. (1,000 to case), $1.50 per 100; $11 per l.OOn. Trumpet Major, French grown, 12 ctm. (2,300 to case), $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Roman Hyacinths. 12-15 ctm., $3.75 per 100; $32 per 1,000. Lilium Multiflorum, 7-9-inch (300 to case), .$7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Gladiolus Panama, largest bulbs, $200; Bulbs, Yellow Paper White, Soliel d'Or, French grown, $1.75 per 100: $15 per 1,000; case containing 1.400 bulbs, $18.00. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., New York. Bulbs, lilium multiforum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. Japanese and Chinese lilies, French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, Dutch and French. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs. Gt. van Waveren and Kruijff, Sass- ^ enheim. Holland. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 762 The American Florist. Oct. 2§, Bulbs, fine lot Lilium Foi-mosums, 6 to 8 inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. S. S. Sklclelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS from field, extra flue, Enchantress, light pink and Winona, $5 per 100. Cash. Testimonial — "Plants received; were extra flue; am very well pleased; it every one would fill orders to please like that we would all be better off. A. R. Ellis, Chit- teuango, N. Y." M. J. SOHAAF, , Dansville, N. Y. Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand, $10 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; $100 per 1,000. Martin & Forbes Co., Portland Ore., and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hattons, Pa., Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS, White En- chantress, White Wonder, $7 per 100; ?60 per 1,000. Victory, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash, please. HARRY HBINL, West Toledo, Oliio. , Carnations, from 2-ln. pots; Rosette, St. Nicholas, Benora, $6 per 100. White Perfec- tion, White Enchantress, Scarlet Glow, .$3 per 100. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Carnation Philadelphia, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 at $95 per 1,000; 5,000 at $90 per l,oUO; 1U,(jOO at $80 per 1,000. S. S. Skidel- ski & Co., 1218 Beta Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations, 10,000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at $5 per 100. Discount made on large orders. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, Enchantress, strong plants. $35 per 1,000. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnation Pink Peerless, dark pink. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Ohigago. 50O strong, field-grown Winsor carnations, $5 per 100. M. M. Michael, Dansville, New York. Carnations, chrysanthemums. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bljjpmsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, bush plants of chrysanthe- mums, pompons and single standard varieties, 5%-in., 35e each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $5 per doz.; 7-ln., 75c each; $7 per doz.; 8-ln., $1 to $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, field-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Chrysanthemums, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 25c; 6-ln., 35e and 7-in., 50c each. Elltch- Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Clumps of Smith's Advance, Ilnaka, $20 per 1,000; $2.50 per 100. Charles M. Weaver, .Ronks, Pa. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, large 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cinerarias, 2%-ln., 50c doz.; $3 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cineraria Hybrlda, 214 -in., $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltli, 2-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100. Brilliancy, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3- in., $4 per lOO. E. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 3-In., 25c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, highly colored foliage, 2%-in., $20 per lUO; $175 per 1,000; 4-in., $30 per 100; $275 per 1,000; 5-in., $S0, $75 and $100 per 100; 6-in., $12, $15, $18 and $24 per doz; 7-in., $24, $30 and $36 per doz.; 8-in., made-up, $24 to $36 per doz.; 10-in., made-up, $5, $6 and $7.50 each; 12-in. and 14-in., tubs, made-up, $10, $15 and $20 each. Croton punctata, 2i/.-in., $8 r.er 100; $75 per 1,000; 3-in., $20 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 4-in., $25 per 100; $225 per 1,000; 8-in., made-up, $18 and $24 per doz. Croton Norwood Beauty, 4-in., $50 per 100; 6-in., $18 per doz. Crotons (narrow leaf type) Delicatis- sima. Golden Thread and Florence, 4-in., pots, $30 per 100; 5-in., .$50 and $75 per 100; 6-in., $12, $15 and $18 per doz. New Seedling va- rieties, 4-in., $3 each; $30 per doz.; $200 per 100; 6 and 7-in., $3.50, $4 and $5 each. Robert Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN PLANTS, mixed. 3%-inch, 10c; 4-inch, 15c and 20c; 6-lnch, 35c and 40c; 6-inch, 75c. Cash, please. E. J. SODTHBRTON, Cyclamen Specialist, HIGHLAND PAEK, ILL. My plants took 1st and 2nd prizes for the last two years in Chicago. ~ CYCLAMEN,~Mile" High Strain. Fine plants in bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 3-inch at 10c; 4-inch at 25c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-jnch at 75c. The Park Floral Comnany. Denver, Colo. Cyclamens, best varieties and colors, 5-in., 50c; 6-in., 75c and 7-in., $1 each. Blitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Cyclamen. 3-in. pots, very finest strain, $10 per'luO. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen. Gen.~A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo., M. Emraans, Newton, N. J. Dracsena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.50. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 400 dracajnas, 2-in., $2 per lOO, large plants, H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids,_Mich. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. FERNS. HARDY PERNS. Bach Per 10 100 Adiantum Ped., maidenhair. .,$0.10 $0.70 $6.00 Aspidium, wood fern 10 .70 6.00 Ouoclea Sensibilis, sensitive fern 10 .50 4.00 Onoclea Strutiopteris, Ostrich fern 10 .90 8.0O Osmunda, cinnamon fern 10 .80 7.00 Illustrated descriptive catalogue mailed free. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. SDRE TO PLEASE. Scottii Ferns, 5%-ln. pots, $3.50 per doz., strong plants. English ivy, large leaf, 4-in. pots, $8 per 100; 2 and 3 plants to pot. Eng- lish ivy, variegated white and green, out of 3-in. pots, $7 per 100. Japanese honeysuckle, variegated, $1 per doz. Clematis paniculata seedlings, $1 per 100. Glaucoma, out of 2-in. pots, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, double white fringed edge petunias, white only, $1 per 100. SAMUEL V. SMITH, 3323 Goodman Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ""Ferns, Neph. Blegantissima, 'e-in., 50c each; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Neph. mag- nifica, 5-in.. 50c each. Blegantissima Com- pacta, 3y>-in., 25c each. Bostoniensis, 6-in., 50c each. Piersoni, 6-in., 50c each. Superb- issima, 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bos- toniensis, 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2; 12-ln., $4 and $5. F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- suu, N. ^Y. Ferns, Scottii, Whitmani and Harrisii, 5^ and 6-in., 35c to 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c and 60c. Scottl, 4y2-in., 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c. Giatrasi, 5, 5% and 6-in., 25c, 30c, 40c and 50c. Large Palcatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smithi, 4-in., 25c. Perns for dishes, 2V^- In., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 ,W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt, 5-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 each. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Adiantum Oroweanum, 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $7 per lOO; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Orom- well. Conn. Ferns, Boston ■ and other varieties of ferns, 4-in., $15 per 100. HENEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-ln., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, Nephrolepis Blegantissima improved,. ScUolzeli, Amerpohli, Todeaoides, Bostoniensis Wm. K. Harris, Bostoniensis Harrisii, Gia- trasii, Blegantissima Compacta, Scottii, Smithii^ Tuberosa plumosa, Robusta. For sizes and. prices of above varieties see advertisement else- where in this issue. Eobert Craig Co., 490O- Market St., Philadelphia. FOE SALE- -Good stock Adiamtum Crow- eanum. 3%-in., $10 per 100 SILVEE PINK SNAPDRAGONS , Wz in., $5 per 100; 2% -in.. $4 per 100. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N Y. Table ferns, best assortment of varieties, 214-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. 500' or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Prank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy Sr.; Chicago, 111. "boston FBENS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 pel doz. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns fo~dishesT^ all~varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Ferns, John Scott, Rutland Ed. and E. 45th. St., Brooklyn, N. Y. , Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J- Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Plcus- elastiea, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 5-in., 50c each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50. Poehlmann, Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ; Fiscus elastiea, 5% and 6-in., 35c to 50c; 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, standard varieties, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3. E. Vincent, Jr, & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md._ GBEANIUMS, Poitevine, Eieard, Nutt. Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings,. $1 per 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Eieard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. Jj Geraniums, ^Nutt, Buchner, 2-in., $1.50 per 100; Poitevine, Viaud, Montmort, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Olean, N. Y. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $12:50 per 1.000. Eieard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.60' per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Wild smilax, best quality. Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials. Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Dianthus, Sweet William, Forget-me-not, Fox- glove, Hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pot plants, $&• per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. HENEY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, new Fi'ench varieties: Bouquet Eose. Gene de Vibraye, La Lorraine, Mme. a Eiveram, Mme. E. Moultliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. Eenee GaiUard, Souv. de Mme. B. Chautard, 4-in., $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000; 6-in., $50 per 100; larger plants, T5c, $1, $1.50' and $2 each. Eobert Craig Co., 4900 Market St. , Philadelphia. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, nice, short, well branched, averaging from three to six branches, .$10 per 100; $15 per 100; $17 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 Eiver St., Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, French vars., 5-ln., 35c to 50c, pot grown; 5%, 6, 7 and 8-in., very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 75c and $1. Godfrey Asc- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, 8-in., at $5 per 100; 4-in., at $12.50. Arborescens, 3-in., $5 per 100; 7-in., 50e each. HENEY SMITH^ Grand Rapids, Mich. ,^^ Hydrangea Ostaksa, for Easter and Decora- tion Day, 6-in., pots plants, 7 to 20 branches, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark New York. IVIES. Hardy English ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100. E. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. English ivy, 4-in. pots, heavy, $12 to $14 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. IRISES. IBIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, strictly true; 1 000 strong divisions for sale, $10 per lOO; $80 per 1,000. The Park Floral Company, Den- ver, Colo. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout If. 19^3- The American Florist. 768 lAUREL. l.uiirus i-crasiiH buHhCti, USc to $1 eiu-li; stiind- anls, %l.'*i to $111 eucli; iiyramlilii, $5 to $7. CO encli. Julius ItuebrH Co., Uuthorford, N. J. ULY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Uly of the valloy, largest grower imd ex- purler. K. .Neubert. Wandsbok. ur. Hamburg, Oeriuany. Apply to Otto Helneclten, 17 Bat- tery I'l.. New York. Lily of tlnr~valley. Chas. Scliwake &~~Cor, Ini.'., Horticultural Importers aud Exporters, ilO-ilL' West BruuJwiiy, New York. From Storage. tiUy of tbe valley, cold storage, %\% per I.OOO; $9.ri0 per 50u; $5 per 250. H. N. BrUDs, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MOSS Sl'H-VGNUM MOSS, selected stock, one 10 bbl, bale, $3.30; live 10 bbl. bales, $3.15 each; ten 10 bbl. bales, $3 each. Neatly burlapped, 20c per bale extra. Sterllug Moss and Peat Co., ..arnetrat. N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN, Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. Amerlcau Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock. C'aUfornia privet, 1-year, 4 to 10 ins., $4 per 100; 1-year, 10 to 18 ins., $8: 2-year. 10 to 18 ins., $10; 2-year, 18 to 24 ins., $12; 2-year. 2 to 3 ft., $14; 3-year, 3 to 4 It., $2 per luu; 3-year, 4 to 5 ft., $2.50 per lUO. Hydrangea Pauiculata granditlora, 2 to 3 ft., $8 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., $10 per 100. Lan- caster County Nurseries, Lancaster, Pa. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees aud plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 ins., $25 per 100; $150 per l.uOO; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf MuUer, Norristown, Pa. Nursery Stock: Pot lilacs, home grown, Ma- rie Le Graye, Charles X, Ludwig Spaeth, 60c each. Koses, Spireas, shrubs, vines, perennials. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. Nursery stock, grape fruit, oranges, pecans, fruit and ornamental trees. Turkey Creek Nurseries, Box 9, Macclenny, Fla. Nursery stock, fruit ana ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Ceiieva, N. ¥. Nursery stock, roses, rhododendrons, mag- nolias, azaleas, clematis, boxwood, etc. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens, dee. 111. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, first collected stock just arrived. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4V» and 5-inch, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c; 5y»-inch, 80c to 75c; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 Ins., .$1 to $2 each; 7-lB., made-up, $2.50 to $3; 5-inch combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 ins., .$1. Belmoreana, 4%-in., 25c to 35c; 5%-in. to 6-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-inch pot, 7oc to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20e and 25c. Coeos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ■ Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-in., 20 to 24 Inches, $1 each; 6-in., 24 to 28 ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 inches. $2.50; 7-in., 36 ins., $3.75; 8-in., 42 ins., $5 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-ln., 36 ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 ins., $3.50; 8-in., 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 ins., .$5; 8-in., 48 to 54 ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Palms and general decorative plants, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co,, Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PALMS. Kentia Iteluiureana. Size llelgbl No. Leaves Kach Doz. ■llu. |)iit. 12 to in In.,. — 35c $4.20 li In. pot, 28 to 30 in., 0-7 $1.50 --111. pot, ;i4 to 3U lu.. (!-7 2.50 81u. pot, .'ili to 4(5 In,, (1-7 3.30 to 4.00 U-ln. tub, .'14 to (1 1 In.. «■- 7.00 Speciniens, prices on iipplitratlon. Ken tin Korsterlnrui. 4-lu. pot. 15 to 18 In., — 35c $4,20 0-lu. pot, 34 to 3« In., (1 1.50 7-ln. pot, 36 to 40 In., « 2.50 »-lii. pot, 46 to .50 In.. 11-7 4,011 S-ln. pot, 52 to 54 in., (i-7 5.00 ll-ln. tub, 56 to 02 in,, 6-7 O.Ou Specimens In 10 ami 12 Inch liibs, $Hi.oil to $iri.0O. .Made I'li Kentia Ueliiinn-aiui In lubs. Size Height No. of plants Each 7-lu. tub, 22 to 24 iu. 3 to 4 .$2.50 7-ln. tub, 26 to 28 In. 4 3.50 Made Up Kenita Forsteriana in Tubs. OIn. pot, 24 to 26 in. 3 1.00 6-in. pot, 30 to 34111. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 In. 3 2..'50 K-iu. tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.50 S-lu. tub, 44 to 48in. 4-5 5.00 fl-in. tnb, 48 to 54 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 54 to 50 in. 8-9 10.00 10-ln. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in, tubs, 5M; to 6^^ feet, S to 9 plants, $15.00 to .$20.00. Cocos Wed., 3-in., $15 per 100, Areca lutes- cens, 6-in., $1.,50 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6- in., $1 to .$1.50 each. POEHLMANN, BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111 PANSIES PANSIES— 800,0(X1 Brown's' Giant Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors. Lord Eeaconsfield, Giant Yellow, .$3 per 1,000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa, 150,000 PANSY SEEDLINGS. Our Mile High Strain. Strong outdoor plants, $5 per 1,000. Ready now. Nothing better grown. The Park I'loral Company, Denver. Colo. Romer's Superb Prize Pausies, mixed, strong stocky plants, $2.50 per 1,000; $1.25 per 500. Frank Danley, Macomb, 111. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio, PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in. , $1.50 each ; 7-in. , %1 to' $2.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- Xq'\ Grove, III. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history, soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive plant- ing of really valuable peonies ever gathered to- gether under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateurs simply as a red. white and pink peony, then send for ' 'Peonies for Pleasure. ' ' We also is- sue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in tbe World . Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louia Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices, Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. PHYSOSTEGIA. PEPPERS. Celestial pepers, strong, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. ; $10 per 100; 6-iu., $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers, well covered with ripe and green peppers; 5-in. pot plants, 15c. Cash, American, Fargo, Adams and U. S. Express. C. L. HUMPHREY, Zanesville, Ohio. Peppers, Cluster, 2yG-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., in well-colored fruit, to make room, $10 per 100; Celestial peppers, 2y2-in., $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Celestial peppers and Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 4-in., at $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111, PHLOX. Phlox (Hardy) field-grown, Joan de Arc, Struthers, Eclaireur, Bouquet, Fleuri, Sunshine, Pantheon, Bridesmaid, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000: mixed, all choice varieties, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Terms, cash. W. B. King, Little Silver, N. J. I'liy.s..»i,.giii Vliginlca, strong fleld-grown dl- vlsiuiis, .i;;l.50 per luO; $30 per I.OO.). Great for cut llowers lerms, cash. W. B. King, Little oU\L'r, iS. J, PRIMULA.N Primulas, obconlea Glgantea aud GraudlUora ",:',""'■" ">• >"i-«d 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 li "■„ Malacoldes, 3-ln,, per doz., ,$1,20- .^8 per lOo; 4-lu.. .$2 per doz.; $15 per 100 Snensls.asstd. colors, 2Vi-ln., 50c per doz.; *•' , ''^.'' 1"": , Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago 11 ml New lork. l<«;ii- "'^/ f,'"™°i?",:o'*"'"-' *•' !"='■ l'-""; *« P" Ji 1 • „f -'■'"•.' ^l"'" '"■"'■ 1"'J: *l-4 per 1,000. 100: ,ioo I'or ,$0. J. C. Sclnnjdt^Bristol. Pa. Primroses, obconlea alba, rosea and sangulneaT ri',',," ..*,?■'," "'i'„^*"'- Obconlea glgantea. The Giant, 2 y, -in., ,$2 per lO.l. Jos. H. Cuining- hnm, Delaware, Ohio, uM"i"is Primula Malacoldes, extra flue, ready for 3- Inch pots $1.60 per 100. A very good bargain. ,lohn E. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa, Primula Malacoldes. 2-in., S3; 2>/2-ln S5- 4jlm, $12,50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids,' Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, PETUNIAS. Petunias, select dbl. mi.ved and single fringed- m" ■ Jon"" I- ??'■ ""• *l«-50 per 1.000: 3 in. $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr, & Sons Co.. Whit» Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS; incent, Jr, & Sons Co., White Poinsettias 4-in., 15c, 20c and 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. per 1,000. A. N. Plerson, Inc^, Cromwell, Oomi. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ROSES. RAMBLER ROSES for Easter forcing. All pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant can travel now safely by freight. Lady Gay, Doro- thy Perlnns, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crim- son Rambler and Flower of Pairfleld, 4-inch at 35c; 5-incb at 50c; 6-inch at 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to $2 each. The Park Floral CompaSy, Denver, Colo. Crimson Ramblers, 5 and 6-inch pots, 3-foot eanes, $25 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co" Spripgfleld, O. ' Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co.. Santa Clara, Cal, Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Buist Co., Philadelphia. Robert Seeds, vegetable and flower. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, Alfalfa^ Rudy-Patriot Seed Co., 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. STEVIA. Stevia, 4-in. pots, bushy stock, well rooted; can be shifted and make lot of bloom, $10 per 100; 6-in. specimen plants, large and well branched; will pay you well at the price, $25 per 100. Cash. American, Fargo, Adams and U. S. Express. C. L. HUMPHREY, Zanes- vlUe, Ohio. Stevias, extra strong plants, 5-iD., 25e; 6- in., 35c and 7-in., 50c each. Elitch-Long Green- houses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona, 4-in., Strong, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. HARDY FIELD STOCK. CELERY PLANTS $2.00 per 1,000 CABBAGE PLANTS 1.00 per 1,000 -411 varieties. F. M. PATTINGTON, Scipioville, N. Y. For Sale — Strong pieplant divisions. Linnseus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000, Moa- biek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111, VERBENAS. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.60 per 1,C00, R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marah. Md. Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Roference Department, Write Us About it. m 764 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, vmcAS. 4,000 field-grown Vinca variegata, 15 to 30 leads, a 5-inch pot full or can be divided. Our customers say: "best we ever bought," "grand," "we never saw sucb Vincas." $5 per 100. Woodbury & Woodbury, St. Johns, Mich. _ Vinca Variegata, 4-in. pots, $12 per 100. Charles Lenker, Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Vinca Variegata, fleld-plants. .$4 per 100. Jos. H. CunniDgbam, Delaware, O. Vinca Var.. 3-in., $5; 2-in., M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. per 100. Geo. VIOLETS. 150,000 violet plants now ready for winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, 2V4-in. pot plants, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Large SVa-in. plants, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Princess of Wales, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3%-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of other plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J. Bryan, Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $1 per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3^-lnch pot plants, .$6 per lOO. A. Henderson & Co., 369 Biver St., Chicago. 200 Princess of Wales, Violet plants, $5 per 100. H. W. AUersma, Grand Bapids, Mich. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. APHIS PUNK. Poehlmann ■ Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, slieatiiing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Pes Plaines, III. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., NepoDset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheflield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. ^superior" CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-PLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- gidge & Co., Chicago. ' Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42Dd St. Bldg., New York. Green house construdion arid equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MAK=GRO ODORLESS PLANT FOOD For Florists and General Greenhouse Work A scientific, improved, concentrated, quick acting, complete Hertilizer made in Non-Acid Granular Porm from the highest grade materials obtainable. . Especially adapted to VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Speciat Formulas for general and special greenhouse crops; prepared by men who have made a life study of greenhouse work — not only in this country but abroad The services and advice of our experts is at your disposal on all matter pertaining to your greenltouse problems. MAK-GRO ODERLESS PLANT FOOD is put up in various sized packages, and sold in lots of from ONE POUND TO CARLOADS The one pound cans and small packages make a splendid side line for Florists having their own stores. Write us for Further Particulars. DEPT. 3. CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., Long Acre Building, New York City Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords, artificial flowers, wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Flower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with bandies, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford, London, England. Rotted horse manure, dried and ground. New York Stable Manure Co., 273 Washington St., Jersey City, N. J. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Flue cleaners. Rollins Steam Specialty and Valve Co., 17 West Kinzie st., Chicago. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. RafiBa, natural and colored. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. ' H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. "Pertlllne, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich, ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: Vou can make do possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are m the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. *'Red Devil" Fence Tools. No. 1900 "Red Devil" is a drop forged steel tool that should be in every greenhouse. Your wire fenciDg may need repairing, stretching or stapling. This **Red Devil" tool embodies every requirement of the fence builder. It ti 11 inches long, gun metal finish, and is for sate by hardware dealers everywhere. Ask your dealer for it. If you can't get it locally send us 31.20 for ONE only sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 1B1 Chambers St, New York. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength lor spraying, tine Mfg. Co., St. Lonis, Mo. Nlco- PRINTING. Special Florists' Printing. Samples Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. ftee. STAKES. C^ne stages, standard grade, 6 to 8 per 100, 85c; 600, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. feet, Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cliicago. Cane Sticks. 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9'3 1 HE American Florist. 7G5 Screens and Fire Travel. pIRE travel in a boiler is like screens in a filter. The screens take out the dirt anil impurities. The fire travel screens out all the possible heat. One means better health. The other, more heat irom less coal. We have this year shipped 1033 boilers from January first to October first. When shall we ship yours? ^t ^^I'^S ^^"%Sar@--:i-- . ' ^. '^ rl|»|£lScE JSHB r first. Twelve single-stem plants, not less than three varieties, pots not exceed- ing six inches in diameter. Plants not to exceed three feet from top of pot — Mrs. 'W. E. S. Griswold (A. J. Love- less, gardener), first; Giraud Foster (Edwin Jenkins, gardener), second; F. H. Butler, third. PLANTS — MISCELLANEOUS. Group of miscellaneous plants, ar- ranged for effect, orchids excluded, in circular space 11 feet in diameter — Elm Court Farm, Mrs. W. D. Sloane (F. Heermans, gardener), first; Gir- aud Foster, second. Specimen palm, Kentia — C. Lanier fA. H. Wingett, gardener), first; Mrs. M. K. Jessup (J. J. Donohoe, gar- dener), second. Specimen palm, Areca — C. Lanier, first. Specimen palm, any other variety — Elm Court Farm, first. Specimen fern, other than Nephro- lepis Bostoniensis, in pots or pans not exceeding 12 inches — C. Lanier, first; Elm Court Farm, second; Mrs. R. Winthrop (S. W. Carlquist, gardener), third. Three specimen ferns, other than Nephrolepsis Bostoniensis, in pots or pans not exceeding 12 inches — C. Lan- ier, first; Elm Court Farm, second. Six flowering plants, other than | orchids or Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine, in pots not exceeding eight inches in diameter — Mrs. R. Win- throp, first, with geraniums; Giraud Poster, second. Twelve ornamental foliage plants, not less than four species (palms ex- cluded), in pots not exceeding six inches in diameter — C. Lanier, first; Giraud Poster, second; Warren M. Salisbury, Pittsfield (J. W. Pybus, gardener), third. Three plants Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine varieties, in pots or pans not exceeding ^ight inches in diameter — W. Hall Walker, Great Barrington (T. Page, gardfener), first; Giraud Poster, second. PLANTS — OECHIDS. Group of orchids in circular space eight feet in diameter— Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first; Elm Court Farm, sec- ond. Round table of orchids, three feet six inches in diameter — Giraud Foster, first; Chas. Lanier, second; A. N. Cooley (John O'Keefe, gardener), third. Six Cattleya labiata — A. N. Cooley, first; R. W. Patterson (Thos. Proctor, gardener), second; W. M. Salisbury, third. Six Cypripediums — Mrs. W, E. S. Griswold, first; Mrs. George Westing- house (Edward J. Norman, gardener), second. Six Oncidium varicosum — Mrs. R. Winthrop, first; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, second. CUT FLOWEES— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twenty-four blooms, distinct va- CYCLAMEN GROWN BY RALPH J. SOUTHERTON, HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. /p^j. The American Florist. 775 rieties— Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first; R. W. Patterson, second. Vase of 24 blooms— Elm Court Farm, first; R. W. Patterson, second; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, tWrd. Twelve blooms, distini't varieties — W. Hall Walker, first; Giraud Foster, second; F. H. Butler, third. Six blooms, distinct varieties— Mrs. R. Wlnthrop, first; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, second. Twelve blooms, not less than six varieties, disseminated in 1913 — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold. first; Mrs. R. Wln- throp, second. Six yellow — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first; R. W. Patterson, second; Elm Court Farm, third. Six red— R. W. Patterson, first; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, second. Six white — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first. Six pink — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first; R. W. Patterson, second; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, third. Six bronze— Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first. Six any other color — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first. Three yellow— F. H. Butler, first: Giraud Foster, second; Mrs. R. Win- throp, third. Three red — Mrs. R. Winthrop, first; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, second. Three white — Mrs. R. Winthrop, first; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, second; R. W. Patterson, third. Three pink — Mrs. R. Winthrop, first; F. H. Butler, second. Three bronze — Mrs. R. Winthrop, first; R. W. Patterson, second; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, third. Three any other color — Mrs. R. Win- throp, first; R. W. Patterson, second; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, third. Six Ursula Griswold — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first. Two flowers of Clara Banghart, Wells-Pocket gold, silver and bronze medals— Giraud Foster, first; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, second. SINGLE CHETSANTHEMUMS. Twelve vases, six sprays in a vase, distinct varieties, not disbudded — Gi- raud Foster, first; Chas. Lanier, sec- ond. Six vases, six sprays in a vase, dis- tinct varieties, not disbudded — R. C. Dixey (A. MacConnachie, gardener), first; Elm Court Farm, second; Hon. Joseph H. Choate (G. A. Breed, gar- dener), third. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twelve vases, six sprays in a vase, distinct varieties, not disbudded — W. M. Salisbury, first; Chas. Lanier, sec- ond; Mrs. R. Winthrop, third. Vase W. Kleinheinz — Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, first. Vase of 10 blooms, one variety, first prize C. S. A. silver cup — W. Hall Walker, first; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, second; R. W. Patterson, third. CUT FLOWERS — ROSES. Vase of 50 in variety — Giraud Fos- ter, first. Eighteen American Beauty — Elm Court Farm, first; Giraud Poster, sec- ond; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, third. Twenty-four pink — Giraud Foster, first; Elm Court Farm, second. Twenty-four white — Elm Court Farm, first; W. M. Salisbury, second. Twenty-four Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria— R. W. Patterson, first; W. M. Salisbury, second. Twenty-four scarlet — W. M. Salis- bury, first; Giraud Foster, second. Twenty-four yellow or bronze — Elm Court Farm, first; R. W. Patterson, second; W. M. Salisbury, third. Twenty-four any other variety— Gi- raud Foster, first; Elm Court Farm, second. Twelve pink — Chas. Lanier, first; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, second; W. Hall Walker, third. Twelve white — Chas. Lanier, first; F. H. Butler, second; Chas. S. Mellen (J. McGregor, gardener), third. Twelve Kaiserin Augusta Victoria — F. H. Butler, first. Chrysanthemum Society of America. Silver Cup to be Competed for at the Chicago Show. November 5-7, 1913. Twelve scarlet — R. W. Patterson, first; W. Hall Walker, second; Mrs. M. K. Jessup, third. Twelve yellow or bronze — C. Lanier, first; W. Hall Walker, second; F. H. Butler, third. CUT FLOWERS — CARNATIONS. Twenty-four white — R. W. Patter- son, first; Chas. Lanier, second. Twenty-four pink — R. W. Patterson, first; W. M. Salisbury, second; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, third. Twenty-four dark pink — R. W. Pat- terson, first; Mrs. W. B. S. Griswold, second. Twenty-four light pink — R. W. Pat- terson, first; Chas. Lanier, second; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, third. Twenty-four scarlet — R. W. Patter- son, first; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, sec- ond; W. M. Salisbury, third. Twenty-four crimson — Elm Court Farm, first. Twelve white— Elm Court Farm, first; W. M. Salisbury, second; W. Hall Walker, third. Twelve pink — Elm Court Farm, first; U. C. Dixey, second. Twelve scarlet — Mrs. R. Winthrop^ first; R. C. Dixey, second. Twelve crimson — Hon. Joseph H. Choate, first. Twelve any other color— Mrs. George Westinghouse, first; P. H. Butler, sec- ond. Fifty blooms mixed— R. W. Patter- son, first; W. Hall Walker, second; Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, third. CUT FLOWERS — VIOLETS. One hundred single— R. W. Patter- son, first; Mrs. W. E. 0. Griswold, sec- ond. One hundred double — Chas. Lanier, first. FRUIT. Twelve dishes of apples, distinct va- rieties— R. C. Dixey, first. Two bunches of indoor grapes (black) — W. M. Salisbury, first; Gi- raud Foster, second; Mrs. R. Winthrop, third. Two bunches of indoor grapes (■white) — F. H. Butler, first; Elm Court Farm, second; Giraud Foster, third. VEGETABLES. Collection of eighteen kinds of veg- etables— Giraud Foster, first, silver cup; C. de Heredia (G. H. Thompson, gardener), second; Elm Court Farm, third. Collection of 10 varieties of potatoes — Giraud Foster, first; Chas. Lanier, second. Lenox Show Notes Fred. Heermans, the capable grower at Elm Court Farm, the estate of W. D. Sloane, won the Henry A. Dreer silver cup for the greatest number of first prizes and the Fottler, Piske, Rawson Co. silver medal for the great-, est number of prizes. This is the sixth consecutive year that Mr. Heermans has taken first prize for the best ar- rangement of plants, other than or- chids, in a large group. Among the prize winning nove'.ties. novel because they are now seldom seen in exhibitions, w^as a group of nerines, exhibited by Thos. Proctor for R. W. Patterson. A plant that attracted much atten- tion was a Begonia Bleatior finely flowered. It was grown for Mrs. R. Winthrop by S. W. Carlquist, and was awarded a diploma. The Elmer D. Smith prize for the best six Elberon chrysanthemums was won by E. Jenkins, for Giraud Foster. There is one thing that the Lenox gardeners need and that is a larger and more convenient hall for their ex- hibits. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., received a diploma for roses, chrysan- themums and carnations. H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., received a diploma for a collection of dahlias. Notable members of the trade who visited the show included Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., and D. Cameron of New York who represents Sanders & Son, St. Albans, England. A. P. P. 776 The American Florist. Nov. I, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTKNTS. Suggestions for plant growers 769 — Rambler roses 769 —Outside tulips 769 — Gladiolus colvillei (illus. ) 769 — Otaheite orauges 770 — Spiraea japonica 770 Sweet pea root lice 770 Chrysanthemums 770 — New chrysanthemum Oconto (illus.) 770 — Preparing for exhibition 770 The late George Me William 771 The green leaf 772 The retail trade 772 — Busc'h designs elj?borate (illus. I 772 — Wreath by A. Lange (lUus. ) 772 — The Loring dinner 772 Department of agriculture show 773 Lenox Horticultural Society 774 Cyclamen grown by Ralph J. Southerton (il- lus. ) 774 Chrysanthemum Society of America cup (Il- lus.) 775 Lenox show notes 775 Personal 776 Wisconsin cuts express rates 776 Chrysanthemum Society of America 776 The fall shows 776 Meetings next weeli 776 Washington 778 Chicago 732 Chicago bowling 784 Cleveland 785 Joliet notes 785 Cincinnati 786 Oklahoma City 787 St. Louis 788 Kansas City 789 New York 790 Pittsburgh 790 National Association of Gardeners 791 The seed trade 792 —Dr. Francis Bgan (illus.) 792 Los Angeles 796 Rochester, N. Y 796 The nursery trade 802 — Pomologists meet in Washington 802 Market gardeners 804 — Prices of Indoor fruits and vegetables 804 — Celery storage 804 Lancaster County and City Florists' Club... 804 Heating greenhouse 806 Boston 808 Pittsfleia, Mass 808 Nashville 815 Biennial innocence 820 Personal. Professor Waugh, of the Massaj.hu- setts Agricultural College, was in "-he west this week, looking up new men for the horticultural department. Benjamin Hammond, the slug-shot man, is in the Canadian Rookies on a vacation. Wisconsin Cuts Express Rates. Madison, Wis., Oct. 27.— Express companies operating in Wisconsin to- day agreed to accept, in lieu of the recent order of the state railroad com- mission requiring them to reduce their rates on merchandise in Wisconsin 20 per cent, a supplemental order requir- ing them to cut their rates on all classes of articles to rates similar to those recently ordered by the inter- state commerce commission. The new rates are to go into effect at the same time that the interstate rates become effective, which will be in about five weeks. Chrysanthemum Society of America. THE ANNTJAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Chrysan- themum Society of America will be held at the Art Institute, Chicago, Wednesday, November 5, at 7 :30 p. m. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Chas. H. Totty announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year as follows : Chicago — J. B. Deamud (chairman). E. O. Orpet, D. A. Robertson. Ship flowers to J. B. Deamud, 160 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati — R. Witterstaetter (chair- man), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care janitor. Boston — Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to Boston Flower Ex- change, C. Park street, care of chair- man. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second street, care of chairman. Philadelphia — A. B. Cartledge (chair- man), John Westcott, S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tues- day of the week they are to be exam- ined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special attention is called to the rule that sports to re- ceive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during No- vember, the dates of which will be November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. They will also be at the Chicago show to pass on any seedlings submitted to them at that time. KEPOETS OF COMMITTEES. Cincinnati, O., October 18. — Oconto, cream white, Japanese incurved, scored 86 points commercial, exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. New York, October 18. — R. B. Burge, white, single, scored 92, exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. Y. New York, October 18.— J 29, light yellow, Japanese, scored 86 commer- cial, 86 exhibition, exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chicago, October 25. — Stanley Ven, lavender pink, large flowered single, scored 86 points, exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chicago, October 25. — Gladys Duck- ham, white, large flowered single, scored 82 points, exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chicago, October 25. — R. B. Burge, white, larged flowered single, scored 89 points, exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Morgan Park, 111. The Fall Shows. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last ad- vices.) October SD-ITovember 2, 1913, Boston, Mass. — Chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society- Horticultural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston. October 31-November 2, 1918, Menlo Park, Calif.^— Annual fall ilower show of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society. James T. Lynch, secretary, Menlo Park. October 31-November 2, 1913, Mt. Eisco, N. Y. — Eleventh annual exhibition of the Northern Westchester County Horticultural So- ciety, St. Francis Hall. M. J. O'Brien secre- tary, Mount Kisco, N. Y. October 31-November 4, 1913, New York. — Exhibition, Horticultural Society of New York. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. George V. Nash, secretary, New York Botanical Gar- den. Bronx Park, New York. Nov. 4-6, 1913, Tarryto-nm, N. Y Fif- teenth annual exhibition, Tarrytown Horticul- tural Society. Music hall. E. W. Newbrand, secretary, Tarrytown. November 4-7, 1913, Philadelphia, Pa. — An- nual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticul- , tural Society, Horticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust. David Rust, secretary, Horti- cutlural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Phil- adelphia. November 5-7, 1913, Chicago, III. — Annual ex- hibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica and Horticultural Society of Chicago. R. J. Haight secretary, 538 S. Clark street, Chicago. November 5-7, 1913, New York. — Chrysanthe- mum show, American Institute of New York, Engineering building. 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Bagleson, secretary, 324 West Twenty-third street, New York. November 6-7, 1913, Worcester, Mass. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midgley, secretary, 18 Front street, Worcester. November 7-8, 1913, Dohbs Ferry, N. Y — Annual flower show, Dobbs Ferry Horticultural Association. H. Kastberg, secretary, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. November 11-12, Lake Geneva, "Wis. — Annual chrysanthemum exhibition of the Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, Horti- cultural hall. W. H. Griffiths, secretary. Lake Geneva. Wis. Novemehr 13-15, 1913, Cleveland, O. — Second annual flower show, Ohio Horticultural Society and Cleveland Florists' Club. Frank R. Frled- ley. secretary, 95 Shaw avenue. East Cleve- land, O. November 4-8, 1913, Rochester, N, Y. — An- nual exhibition of the Rochester Florists' Asso- ciation. H. B. Stringer, secretary, 24 Stone street, Rochester. N. Y. Club Meetlng:s Next Week. Albany, N. Y., Nov. 6, 8 p. m ^Albany Flo- rists' Club, 76 Maiden Lane. Robert Davidson, Secretary, 139 Second street, Albany, N. Y. _ Buffalo, N. Y., Nov, 4, 8 p, m, — Buffalo Florists' Club, 385-387 Ellicott street. B. D. Savage, Secretary, 440 Main street, care S. A. Anderson, Buffalo. Chicago, Nov. 6, 8 p, m. — Chicago Florists' Club. Hotel La Salle. La Salle and West Madison streets. James P. Foley, Secretary, 2122 South Ridgeway street. Chicago. Dayton, 0., Nov. 6, 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists' Club, 37 E. Fifth street. Horace M. Frank, Secretary, 112 South Main street, Dayton. Denver, Colo., Nov. 3. — Colorado Florists' Club, T. M. A. hall. 1422 Curtis street. B. P. Nieman, Secretary, 1643 Broadway, Denver. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 8 p. m. — Detroit Flo- rists' Club, L. Bemb Floral Co. Raleigh H. Wells, Secretary, 827 Canfield avenue, Detroit. Dobbs Ferry, N. Y,, Nov. 8, 8 p, m. — Garden- ers' Association. Henry Kastberg, Secretary, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. Fall River, Mass., Nov. 4, 8 p, m, — Pall River Florists' and Gardeners' Association. .Tohn R. Pee, Secretary, 64 Berdsley street. Fall River, Mass. Grand Rapids, Mich,, Nov, 3. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Edward Freyling. Secretary, 891 Wealthy ave- nue. Grand Rapids. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 4. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. Oliver Steinkamp, Sec- retary, Rockwood avenue and Thirty-eighth street, Indianapolis. Lake Forest, 111., Nov. 7, 8 p. m.— The North Shore Horticultural Society, Council Chamber City Hall. B. Bollinger, Secretary, Lake For- est, 111. Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 4. — Los Angeles County Horticultural Society. Louis F. Horner, Secretary. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 6. — The Kentucky Socie- ty of Florists. Time and place at the call of the Secretary. August Baumer, Secretary, Ma- sonic building, Louisville. Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 6, 8 p, m. — Jlilwaukee Florists' Club. St. Charles Hotel, City Hall Square. Gustav C. Mueller, Secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee. Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 4, — Minneapolis Florists' Club. 218 North Fifth street. C. P. Rice. Secretary. Montreal, Que,, Nov. 3, 7:46 p. m — Montreal I9I3- The American Florist. 777 Uardenorfl' and FlorlMtH* riuh, Montreal IHoral Kxchango, 1-10 MauslU-Ul stn-ct. \V. H. Ilorobiu, Secretary-Treaaurer, 1283 Miiriiuotto street, Mou- treul. Now Orleana, La.. Nov, 6, 8 p. m. — German C.ardenors' ( hib. 624 t'omuioii street. Bruno Werner, Secretary, New OrlenuH. New York, Nov, 8, 4:30 p. m.— riortlcultural Society of New York at Ameriean Museum of Natural History. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 4, 8 p. m.— Florists' Club of Pbtladclphla. Horticultural Hall, Broad Htre<»t. above Spruce. Dnvld Itust. Secretary, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, above Spruce, rhlladolphla. Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 4, 8 p. in.— Florists' nnd liardoners" Club of Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Hotel, 10th street nnd Penn nveuue. H. P. Joslin, Secretary. 7202 Perrysvllle avenue, Ben Avon, Pa. Seattle, Wash., Nov. 4.--Seattle Florists' As- sociation, Chamber of Commerce, Second ave- nue and Columbia street. A. Balmer, secre- tary. 316 Taylor avenue, Seattle. Tacoma, Wash,, Nov. 6. — Tacoma Florists' Association. Maccabee Hall. F. C. Smith, secretary, Tacoma, Wash. Washington, D. C, Nov. 4, 8 p. ra.— Florists' Club of Washington, 1214 F street, N. W. Elmer C. Mayberry, secretary, 1339 14th street, N. W., Washington. Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office e.iCiose 10 cents extra to cover postiige, etc. Situation Wanted— By an experienced salesman with a nursery firm: will sell on commission. Key 906. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By competent grower: sin- gle, private place preferred. Address, Key 901, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose grower or propagat- or. 18 years experience; best of references. Address Key 898. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Good storeman. State wages in first letter. Chicago preferred. Address Key XXX. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- Private gardener; sober, industrious and competent man. Illinois pre- ferred. Key XX, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a competent young man with five years' practical experience, as assistant grower on commercial or private place. Address, Key 973, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Seedsman (Eng)ish) 12 years experience. Could manage small store or depart- ment. Eastern town preferred. State salary. Address, Key 971, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener- florist with 21 years' experience in all branches of horticulture and floriculture. Four years in last place; married. Can furnish A-1 references. For particulars, address. R. R. 1. Box 79. Tacoma, Wash. Situation Wanted— Florist, good at designing and decorations. Knowledge of seeds and bulbs. Life experience. Manage small store. Eastern town. Address, Key 970, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener or good assist- ant gardener on private place; 12 years experience in all branches; hot house plants, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbaceous borders, etc. Age 28. Single, English. Address Key 894. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A good man of considerable experience in general greenhouse work, including the growing of palms, ferns and other decorative plants, cut flower stock, etc., is anxious to secure permanent place with up-to-date commercial con- cern. Well recommended by previous employers. State wages. Address, Key 968. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Young lady of good appearance lor florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bouquet work. Apply stating full particulars to J. S. Simmons, 266 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Help Wanted—Nursery Foreman: mustbeable to take charge of packing yard and making up orders. State experience and wages wanted. Ad- dress, Key 905, care American Florist. Help Wanted -Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address Superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm. Gates Mills, Ohio. Help Wanted— Man for private place, Eood wnk'fs, one who knows how. Harijhstv & Co., 150 IC. -Ith St.. Cincinnati. Ohio. Help Wanted— Grower and desigDcr. steady work, jolly crew, nood wages, fine town. No "boozers" need apply. Frei> W. .'\rnoli3. Florist, Cambridge. O. Help Wanted— Florist experienced in Carna tions and Mums, must be strictly sober and well recommended. Salary $14. CO per week. Max Rudolph. U W. I2th St.. Cincinnati. Ohio. Help Wanted— Lettuce and vegetable plan- grower, married roan preferred. Also night fire- man; one who understands steam fitting. Situat tion open at once. I. Shelby Crall Co . Monongahela, Pa. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $110.00 per month and all found. A, A. Mac Dongall, Supt. The Highlands, Seattle, Wash. Help Wanted— Partner with a small capital, must be a good worker and experienced in grow- ing chrysanthemums and bedding stock. One from around New York preferred. Address, Key 896, care AmericanFIorist. Help Wanted— At once, a capable man to take charge of private place; one with experience in growing flowers and stove plants. Pittsburgh vicinity. Must have good recommendation; state wages. Key 97'i, care American Florist. Help Wanted— All-round florist capable of tak- ing full charge of 15,000 feet of glass, to grow everything for a commercial place; must be temperate: send reference in first letter. Per- manent job for right man, married or single. Scandinavian preferred for this place. $75,CO per month. Address. Key 897. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Steady and experienced garden- er, who understands greenhouse, vegetables, flowers and fruit, for private place, near St. Louis, Mo. Married man with wife who can cook pre- ferred. House, vegetables, etc., furnished. Only thoroughly competent man need apply. Write at once giving references. Address, Key 967, care American Florist. Buyers Wanted — For a No. 1,2,4 Morehead Return Traps replaced by automatic boiler feeds. Rob't Ross Jones, Harrisburg. Pa. For Sale— Fine florists' delivery wagon with plate glass sides. For further particulars, address Key 975. care American Florist. For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50x125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. J. Nelson, 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale — Three No. 57 Hitchings boilers. Suitable for greenhouse heating. Cheap. Address Clarence Cosby, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Old established retail florist business on a loading avenue of New York City. Good reasons for s.-lling. Terms reasonable. A. F. F., care American Florist. 124 E. 24th Street. New York. For Sale— In the rapidly growing City of Stock- ton, Cal.. six greenhouses, ten thousand feet of glass for four thousand dollars. Five hundred cash, balance on time. The lots, in a few years, will bu worth the price of plant. Will sell houses and give long lease of lots. Selling on account of old aee and poor health. M. J. Shaw, 129 W. Magnolia St.. Stockton. Cal. FOR SALE RETAIL SEED STORE IN MINNESOTA An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well established and growing business with fine prospects for developement. Owner wishes to devote time to other in- terests; would take stock in company. Key 972, care American Florist. FOR SALE Several good ice boxes at reasonable prices. Address, Key 899, Care American Florist. WHNTED -BY- Messrs. A. &L.Bremon(IFreres (Fils de Louis Bremond) OLLIOULES (VAR), FRANCE Growers and exporters of Paper White Grandifloras, Roman Hyacinths and other French Bulbs, with large connection in Great Britain and Holland, a thoroughly capable representative in the United States, with good trade connection. Address as above. SEEK NO FURTHER You will find Names and Addresses -IN- The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, and numerous other trade lists. Price, $3.00 Postpaid Contains 560 Pages AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 778 The American Florist. Nov. /, _,iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiii I CHICAGO FLOWER snow I GRAND ANNUAL EXHIBITION I Chrysanthemum Sociefy of America | IN CO-OPERATION WITH I Horticultural Society of Chicago and i Chicago Florists' Club I Art Institute, Chicago, I NOV. 5 to 7 I Copies of Premium List on Application to | 1 Telephone Wabash 1354. R« J« HAIGHT, 536 S. Clark St., Chicago. [ iiMiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiitiiiiniiNiHiiinniiiiiiunMitiiiiniiMiiiJiiiJiiiriiniiiiiHHiiiiiinninniiiiiiniJMiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinriiiniijniinMiiniriiHniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiir If you have Novelties to Exhibit or if you want to see the latest introductions in Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums Don't Overlook Cleveland's Big Flower Show Write JOHN BODDY, City Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, Washington. MAEKET GLUTTED. The market is glutted just at pres- ent with good chrysanthemums, which you can buy for your own price. The very best sell at $1.50 a dozen. Car- nations are also plentiful and cheap now. Roses are bringing from $2 to $6 a hundred for the best. NOTES. The thirteenth annual chrysanthe- mum show will open under the aus- pices of the Department of Agricul- ture, October 29. The exhibition will be open to the public without tickets from 9 a. m. until 9 p. m. for two weeks. There will be over 150 of the larger varieties and about 200 pompon varieties. J. H. Small & Sons had the decora- tions for the Scottish Rite banquet. The large ballroom was very beauti- fully decorated with palms, ferns and foliage with large clusters of chrys- anthemums, dahlias and cosmos. The table decorations consisted of cosmos and dahlias, making a very pretty ef- fect. The "Washington Florists' Club will give an oyster roast in honor of Adolphus Gude, Theodore Diedrich and Fred H. Kramer, who have been abroad, at Eagles' hall on the night of the next regular meeting, Novem- ber 4, at 8 p. m. Tickets are $1.00 each and the entertainment will be well worth the money. Visitors : J. Goudy, representing the H. F. Dreer Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; S. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Louis Hanfling of Russin & Hanfling, New York. G. C. D. 19^3- The American Florist. 779 Special Autumn Number November IS. Mail Special Advertisements Now. "The Early Advertisement Gets There." ]Ra.te^ o.is» Ur«s&txo^l« 780 The American Florist. Nov. /. POEHLMAI 72-74 E, Randolph Si MF NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, sendl Cut Flower Department. CHRYSANTHEMUMSPOMPOL Extra Choice White, Pink and Yellow. Send your order here. Bronze, White, Yellow an | Roses -American Beautil EASTER LILIES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, CATTLEYAS, CYPRIPEDIMS and PINK and WHITE DENDROBIUMS. HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. NOTICE:— We earnestly advise Night Letter Telegrams or Special Delivery when shipments should be made Saturda days. Our City Store is open until 6 P. M. daily and until noon on Sundays and Holidays. Supply Department. The latest effect in prevailing colors in baskets is Wedgewood. Especially that beautiful Royal Blue blending with natural White. Write for a Sample Assortment. We have all shapes, especially the French basket, which is best adapted to the beautiful Taft roses. Place your order now for Ruscus and Ruscus Wreaths and you will not be disappointed. 29'3- The American Florist. 781 BROS. CO. Msfance Phone, £^1LMM£^ 1^ £^ £\ If V ndolph 35. V>lllv>/^Ovr9 ILL* Plant Department. Jl orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent direct to jenhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delivery. AVOID THE RISK cold weather shipments by placing your order with us immediately. By so doing you, also save express charges, for we can safely ship by freight for a few weeks yet, xial Offer on Chrysanthemum Plants IN order to make room we offer for a short time only extra choice stock of bush plants of Chrysanthemums, Pompons and single standard varieties. SH-inch, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-inch, 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-inch, 75c each, $7.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 to $1.25 each. 'ESTERN PALM HEADQUARTERS. [ to the following we have just received two large importations and can supply you with the desired stock on short notice. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Size Height No of leaves Each Doz. 4-in. pot. 15 to 18 in.. — 35c $4 20 6-in. pot, 34 to 36 in.. 6 $1.50 7-in. pot, 36 to 40 in.. 6 2.50 8-in. pot. 46 to 50 in.. 6-7 4.00 8-in. pot, 52 to 54 in.. 6-7 5.00 9-in. tub. 55 to 62 in.. 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs, $10.00 to $15.00. MADE UP KENTIA BELMOREANA IN TUBS Size Height No. of plants Each 7-in. tub, 22 to 24 in. 3 to 4 $2.50 7-in. tub, 26 to 28 in. 4 3.50 MADE UP KENTIA FOSSTERIANA IN TUBS Size Height No. of plants Each 6-in, pot, 24 to 26 in, 3 $1.00 6-in, pot, 30 to 34 in, 3 1,50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 in. 3 2.50 8-in. tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.50 8 in. tub, 44 to 48 in, 4-5 5.00 9-in. tub, 48 to 54 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 54 to 56 in, 8-9 10.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs, 5H to 6H feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15.00 to $20.00. Areca Lutescens, 6-in., $1.50 each. Cocos Weddeliana. 3-in,, $15.00 per 100. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50 each. Boston Ferns and Miscellaneous Stock. KENTIA BELMOREANA Height No. Leaves Each Doz. 2 to 16 in., 35c $4.20 8 to 30 in., 6-7 $1.50 ♦ to 36 in.. 6-7 2.50 6 to 46 in., 6-7 3.50 to 4.0D 4 to 60 in,, 6-7 7,00 lens, prices will range from about 75c d $5.00 each. Araucaria Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta, from 75c to$l.50each. Glauca, from $1,00 to $2.00 each, " Compacta, from $1.00 to $2.00 each. Extra large specimens of all varieties from $2.00 up to $3.00 and $4.00 each. Asparagus Plumosus— 2H-in., per 100, $3.50: per 1000, $30.00. 3in. per 100, »6.00; per lOCO, $55.00. Asparagus SprenSeri— 2V2-in.. per 100. $3.00; per 1000. $25.00. . 3.-in , per 100, $5.00: per 1000, $45.00. Aspidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c per leaf: Green, 10c per leaf. Cluster Peppers, 2H-in,. per 100, $3.00. Cluster Peppers, 4-in., in well colored fruit, to make room, per 100, $10.00, Celestial Peppers, IV^-m.. per I00,$3,00, Crotons in variety, strong, 4-in,, per doz., $5.00. ** strong, 3-in., each 2Sc, Cyperus Altemifolius, Umbrella Plant, 4-in., per 100, $8.00. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1,50 each, Ficus Pandurata, strong, 6-in,, each $3.50. Picas Elastlca, strong, 6-in„ 75c to $1,00 each, " " 5-in„ each, 50c, Branclied Rubbers, $1,50 to $2,50 each, Grevillea RobUSta, strong, 4-in., 8c each, Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in., each $1,50, " " 7-in., each $2,00 to $2,50, Cibotium Sctliedei, 7-inch, each, $2.00. A Larde quantity of stock of the essential quality In the following sizes: Each Doz. Boston, Roosevelt 5-inch $0.25 $ 3.00 6-inch ,50 6.00 7-inch ,75 9,00 8-inch 1.00 12.00 10-inch 2.50 12-inch 350 Table Ferns, all leading varieties, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Place your order with us now for your Christmas Azaleas. Remember they were scarce last year, will protect your supply if you will give us your order now. We 782 The American Florist. Nov. I. CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Choice Roses and Beauties All Our Own Growth. Buy Direct of the Grovvrer. Price List: White and Yellow, 35c to 50c a bunch BEAUTIES— Best in Market. Extra long per doz , $3.00 36 inch " 2.50 24 inch to BO inch " 2.00 20inch ' 1.50 15 inch " 1.00 Short lengths 4 to 6 cents each. We are now cutting a fine lot of Roses. Pink KUlarney, White Killarney, Rtiea Reids, Sunbursts, Billingdon. Mrs. Shawyer, Richmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select " 6.00 Medium " 5.00 Short "$3.00- 4.00 CHRYSANTHEfflCMS According to Size Yellow per doz .... $1 50-$3 00 White " 2.00- 3.00 Pink " ...... 1.50- 3.00 CARNATIONS-Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100 4.00 VALLEY. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. EASTER LILIES. Per dozen, $1.50 GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Bronze Galax " 1.50 Adlantum per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri ' 2.00- 3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET FRIGES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quaUty and safe arrival. BAS8ETT & WA8HBlR^ LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, lU OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHlCAfiO, ILL. Chicago. CARNATIONS VEET SCARCE. Stock of all kinds has been plenti- ful the past week with one or two ex- ceptions, especially carnations, which were very scarce. Fancy carnations easily brought $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 and in some instances even a little better. The majority of dealers how- ever thought that $4.00 per 100 was enough to ask and gladly disposed of their best stock at that figure. Amer- can Beauty roses in the longer grades were very plentiful, but the supply of medium and short stemmed flowers was "very small. White roses were in good demand and while the supply was not considered short they were none too plentiful. Richmond roses -were to be had in good supply and the quality of the stock offered was in some cases exceptionally fine. Mrs. Chas. Russell, the new rose, is arriv- ing in fine condition and is in good demand and the same can be said of Milady which is making more friends each day. Some fine My Maryland as well as Mrs. George Shawyer roses are included in the receipts at the mar- ket and a good supply of Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Sun- burst is now seen. Sunrise roses are plentiful and can be seen featured in the downtown window displays. Chrysanthemums are seen in large supply and the better grades are mov- ing well at good prices but there is a large quantity of inferior stock that is keeping the prices down. Some fine Virginia Poehlmann, white and yellow Mile. Clementine Touset and Chryso- lora are to be had in addition to a great number of other varieties. Ma- jor Bonnaffon is also seen and pompons are to be had in quantity. Lily of the valley is in large supply as are lilies and snapdragons. Orchids are plenti- ful but gardenias are still scarce. There is an ample supply of green goods. The Busch funeral at St. Louis last week called for a large quantity of stock and many funeral pieces were shipped to that city by local florists and the demand for stock from the wholesalers in that vicinity was heavy. The demand for stock from the south for All Saints' day is fairly good, but there seems to be a decided falling oft in trade each year, at least so far as this market is concerned, on this occasion. Chrysanthemums and pom- pons, at this writing, are more plen- tiful and the prices on these flowers are lower. NOTES. A number of local florists had con- siderable work for the Busch funeral at St. Louis last week, including A. Lange, the Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co. and Flelschman. Mr. Lange's work included a very handsome panel, ten feet high, and the other pieces were so numerous that William Wolf, one of his assistants, had to accom- pany them to arrange for their prompt delivery in good order. Mr. Lange had arranged to accompany the work, but pressure of business compelled him to change his plans. Manager George Weinhoeber and Richard G. Kootz made up the Fleischman work at St. Louis. The Venetian Flower Shop, which is owned by Peter and William Sgoros, in one of the prettiest basement stores in the city. The proprietors expect a big increase in sales as soon as the new Marshall Feld & Co. building, which is directly across the alley, is completed. Chas. W. McKellar has purchased a new home and six acres of land in Niles township and will take posses- sion April 1, 1914. His new home is a very pretty place and should make an ideal country home. Miss Ida Evert is now disposing of her chrysanthemums at Percy Jones' store. She handles the entire produc- tion of her mother's place, as v/ell as her brother's range, which are both devoted exclusively to chrysanthe- mums. Fred Strail has resigned his position as manager of the Williams Flower Shop and is now demonstrating the new "Pink Wonder" flower color for the J. B. Deamud Co. The Geo. Wittbold Co. has received its boxwood and azaleas. The demand for palms and decorative plants is very good and large shipments are going out daily. The J. B. Deamud Co. is sending out samples of its "Pink Wonder" flower color to interested florists who are anxious to find out just what it will do. Vaughan's Seed Store has moved another carload of azaleas this week and taken in the first lot of gladiolus bulbs from their own farms. B. J. Maynard, formerly with the King Construction Co. and later w;th the Geo. M. Garland Co., is now with the James H. Rice Co. The American Importing Co., now located at 219 South Dearborn street, will move to better and larger quar- ters in the near future. Joe Melletz formerly in the employ of one of the leading western florists is now with James Friedl, West Twen- ty-sixth street. Victor Kreitling, son of the late Walter Kreitling, is now running the flower stand at the LaSalle street sta- tion. The Ohio Floral Shop is the name of the new store that recently opened at 507 South Wabash avenue. J. P. Brooks of Morton Grove recent- ly enlarged his residence. -l^i i9^S' The American Florist. 783 OOOJ3 CI^OF^S Fancy Beavties Killarney, White Killarney and My Maryland Roses. We always supply our customers with strictly fresh stock at the right prices. Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 30 inch stems „ 2 26 24 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems ,, 175 15 inch stems ,, 150 12 inch stems 125 Short Beauties $4 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond . Specials $10 00 Killarney ) Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... ) Medium 4 00 to 6 00 My Maryland ^ short 8 00 Current Price List Mrs. Aaron Ward , Per 100 Sunburst ^ Specials $10 00 Sunrise ) Medium 8 00 Bulgarie ^ Short $4 00 to 6 00 Roses, our selection 8 00 Carnations 2 00 to 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 00 to $4 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 VaUey 3 00 to 4 00 Smllax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum l oo Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. QUANTITY, QUALITY and SERVICE are the three essential features which you should demand. All these are procurable at "THE BUSIEST HOUSE IN CHICAGO." ']!MEt;i«xx«s^Ca^i*i:xa^tion«s=]Ko«»o«» Headquarters for Fancy Ferns, Wild Smilax, Asparagus Sprays and Plumosus. DL^^^o . I" ^- Central 3154 mOnCSI Automatic 44-389 J. B. DEANUD CO., 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. John Kruchten is again headquar- ters for home-grown gardenias, for which the demand is -always heavy. Ed. Siebrecht has returned from Montreal, Can., where he was in the employ of McKenna, one of the lead- ing retail florists of that city. Mr. Siebrecht will be best remembered as a former employe of the Geo. Wittbold Co. The Madison Floral Co. was robbed one night last week, but the thief only got a little over $6 in cash from the register. Had he been a little earlier he probably would have secured more, as the day's sales are always quite large. Geo. Economopolus of the Alpha Floral Co. did not put in an appear- ance at the bowling alleys on Octo- SPECIAL NOTICE: I am now disposing of all my CHRYSANTHEMUMS at PERCY JONES' STORE and earnestly solicit a trial order. I handle the entire output of the two large EvERT ranges and can supplyyou at reasonable prices with all the best leading varieties. The EVERT CHRYSANTHEMUMS are recognized on this market as the best blooms grown, so send your orders direct to IDA EVERT, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ber 22 because he and his entire force were obliged to work overtime to get out the many funeral orders that were booked on that day. George Manos, the Union Depot florist, is entertaining his friend, A. Conmakers, of Franklin, Pa., this week. O. Johnson takes great pleasure in calling attention to the Batavia Green- house Co.'s fine cuts of Richmond roses. Lubliner & Ttihz's new store at 41 South Wabash avenue is nearly ready for occupancy. 784 The American Florist. Nov. I. WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, : : CHICAGO. Beauties-'MUMS-Roses-Carnations CURRENT PRICE LIST- American Beauties Per Dozen I 48-in. stems $3 00 I 36-in. stems 2 50 I 30-in. stems 2 25 Per Dozen 24-in. stems $2 00 15-in. stems 1 50 12-in. Sterne 1 25 White KiUarney, Killarney. Richmond, Maryland Per 100 Per 100 Extra special % 8.00 | Medium $4.00 Selects 6.00 I Good 3.00 Fancy 6.00 I R<»es, our selection $3.00 Subject to change without notice. Sunburst Per loo Extra special $ 8.00 Fancy $6.00 to 7.00 Good 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS 2.00 to 3 00 HARRISII $12.50 to 15.00 MUMS, pink, white and yellow, per doz $2.00 to 3.00 FERNS, per 1000 2.00 SMILAX, per doz $2.00 to 2.50 ADIANTUM, per 100 1.00 GALAX, per 1000 1.50 SPRBNGBRI, per bunch.. 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per bunch 50 i Poehlmann Bros. Co. have unloaded several carloads of azaleas the past week and an inspection of the stock finds that the plants are much better than last year. This firm will have a large cut of Chrysolora, Virginia Poehlmann, Crocus, Bonnaffon and Mc- Niece chrysanthemums for several weeks, for these varieties are now in good-crop. The Killarney roses in Plant A are in fine condition and the plants in their present healthy condition are greatly admired by the many visitors. The partnership between Ernst Kober and Martin Radke of Maywood was dissolved October 28, 1913. All debts due to the said copartnership are to be paid and those due from the same discharged at Maywood, Illinois, where the business will be continued by Mr. Radke under his own name. At Peter Reinberg's store My Mary- land roses are seen in good supply, as well as Sunrise, the beautiful rose that is so largely used for table decorations. Tim Matchen says that the new roses, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Sunburst and Prince de Bulgarie, which his firm grows, are always in good demand. Bassett & "Washburn's office force had a day off on October 28, when some alterations were being made in the building. This firm is still showing a large supply of choice chrysanthe- mums as well as roses and carnations. Wietor Bros, were rather late with their chrysanthemum crop, but they are now on deck with a good supply of all the leading varieties. Pompons are grown largely by this firm and are seen in large supply at the store. At A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store the daily receipts of stock are large and choice chrysanthemums are seen. This firm still has a large stock of bronze galax on hand, which is considered good property at present. Erne & Klingel report business as very good and have had no trouble to dispose of their daily shipments of stock. The demand for To-bak-ine, which this firm handles as a side line, continues to be good. The Raedlein Basket Co. has a fine display of baskets at its city sales- room at 713 Milwaukee avenue and extends a cordial invitation to all vis- itors as well as local florists to in- spect same. D. E. Freres received such a large supply of stock this week that he was unable to accommodate Ida Evert with floor space, owing to the lack of room. Pompons are now one of his chief of- ferings. Chairman "Waters of the Florists' Club entertainment committee has made the final arrangements for ladies' night, to be held in the gold room of the La Salle on November 6. Reception from 7 to 8 p. m. and dancing from 8 to 1. Every- one in the trade is cordially invited to attend and tickets may be secured at the hotel or from Mr. "Waters or the secretary of the club. Percy Jones' store force worked un- til 10 p. m. on October 25, which was the best day for sales in the history of the firm. Chrysanthemums are seen at this house in unusually large sup- ply- John Mangel had an order for the Busch funeral last week which called for a large spray consisting of 250 long-stemmed American Beauty roses. Zech & Mann appreciate their new store more and more each day, as they are now enabled to handle their increasing business with ease. It is rumored that the Williams Flower Shop has sold its lease at a big figure and will vacate its present quarters in the near future. The John C. Moninger Co. has booked an order for a new house for Peter Altman, 2431 Touhy avenue. Frank Johnson and Eric Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co., are making quite a stay in New York. Phil Schupp says that J. A. Budlong had a good All Saints' day trade. Chicago Bo-^vlingf. COOK COUNTY FLORISTS' LEAGUE. Team Standings. Won Lost Carnations . 12 0 Roses 4 8 Won Lost Orchids 4 8 Violets 4 8 Individual and team scores for games played Wednesday, October 22 : Carnations. Hoses, Lorman ..212 148 182 Jacobs ...157 171 176 A. Zech ..155 203 221 Shafer ...164 113 141 Byers .... 159 170 91 Wolfram .115 114 88 Totals ..524 522 579 Totals ..438 397 320 Orchids. Violets. Krauss ...156 149 203 Graff ....126 132 130 J. Zech ..162 189 161 Koehler .120 183 155 Price 187 160 147 Ayers ...168 186 150 Totals ..444 470 504 Totals ..475 529 452 NOETHAMPTON, MASS. — It is Claimed the sale of cut flowers in this city has been greatly curtailed since students at Smith college placed a ban on what they term "extravagant" flower giv- ing. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES WHOLESALE cowjussiofi fLORISTS SB Baat Randolph SIt««I CaiCAGO Bibbons'Cbiffoos YOU LOSE MONEY When you buy without writing us for prices VIOLETS 'MUMS BEAUTIES ROSES CARNATIONS ORCHIDS VALLEY GREENS BOXWOOD We are headquarters and can supply you at all times. : : Watch This Column Every Week Mention the American Florist when writing California CHRYSANTBEMCfflS Of all kinds, colors, quality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. Mention the American Florist when writing -«Li '913- The American Florist. 785 fresh rrom The Plants THAT'S the way you receive all of the stock you buy from us, because our growers realize the importance of cutting their stock at the proper time and shipping it in to us in the right condition. Its keeping quality is guaranteed, which enables you to guarantee it to your customers. You have been wanting this kind of stock long enough. Now send in your orders. We are strong on Beauties, Mums, Roses, Carnations and everything else seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. Our customers tell us that they are getting value received for their money. You will receive the same treatment if you become one of our customers. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N.Wabash Ave. (NOT INC.) PHONES Central 2571 Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO I'O-BAK-lNi Roses-Carnations—'Mums And everything else seasonable in Cut Flowers and Greens. AGENTS FOR TO-BAK-INE World's Champion Greenhouse Bug Destroyer. WRITE FOR PRICES. «s Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Cleveland. FEOST KILLS OUTDOOR STOCK. The past week Jack Frost put an end to all the local outdoor stock. Dahlias, cosmos, etc., are now a thing of the past. Chrysanthemums are the most popular flower now, and also the most plentiful. They cleaned up com- pletely the latter part of the week, necessitating extra long distance phone calls and "hurry up" express ship- ments. The Oberlin-Case football game on Saturday, October 25, created a good demand for these flowers. Car- nations are still in sufficient supply to meet the demand. A good supply of Ward and Sunburst roses arrive daily and are good stock. American Beauty are good stock and the demand keeps the market well cleaned. Pink and White Killarney are in excellent shape and are in good demand. Violets, lily of the valley, orchids, etc., are mov- ing nicely. Easter lilies are short in supply. Some very good Halliday and Chrysalora chrysanthemums arrive daily. Greens of all kinds are plenti- ful. NOTES. Hart Bros., florists, at 8323 Detroit avenue, have completed plans for a motion picture theater to be erected at 8320 Detroit avenue. Work is to be started at once. The theater will oc- cupy exclusively a one-story fireproof building and the estimated cost will be $4,000. Robert Addicott, 480 Hayden avenue. Bast Cleveland, is running for mayor of his town, on the people's party tick- et. On Tuesday evening, October 21, he was one of the speakers at a po- litical meeting. The entertainment committee of the fall flower show will hold their ban- quet at Hotel Euclid Friday evening, November 14. The committee has passed the word that this will be the best yet. Hotel Euclid will be headquarters during show week as it is close to the exhibition hall. G. W. Smith, chairman of the committee, promises some great surprises at the show. C. F. B. Joliet Notes. A Visit to the noted establishments at Joliet, 111., at this time of the year is well worth while. Never in all my pilgrimages to the home of the car- nation have I seen it in better condi- tion than at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s range, where there is a firm be- lief that White Wonder is the king of whites. Aviator, their new red, has the earmarks of a good commercial flower from which we will hear a good deal in days to come. Peerless Pink is cer- tainly well named as far as color and proliflcness is concerned. The blooms are good and many in number. If you are interested in chrysanthe- mums an hour spent with Peter Peter- son, the genial superintendent of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., will be spent with profit, as well as pleasure. House after house here is in perfect condition. If chrysanthemums have become a hobby with them the quan- tity and quality of the carnations show that this flower has not been neg- lected. 786 The America n Fl oris t. Nov. ^ Y^W^Y^ To the thrysapthemmn Show To be held in Chicago next week, November 5 to 7, should be sure to attend our BIfi BASKET SHOW At Our City Salesroom, 713 Milwaukee Ave. Our display consists of the largest and finest collec- tion of baskets ever seen in any one establishment. Being manufacturers of all the baskets we sell we can quote you lowest prices and save you money. WRITE FOR A TRIAL ASSORTMENT, $10.00, $15.00 OR $25.00. The fall trade has opened in earnest and you will soon have to replenish your stock, so why not order a trial assortment from us ? We have everything in the basket line that a progressive florist may need and feel that we are in a position to fill your orders best. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. North Shore Floral Co. Will remove from their old address at 6566 Sheridan Road, and will be located after November 1, in their own building at 849-851 Irving Park Blvd., Chicago. A. C. Rett is more than pleased with business at his store. He is planning an elaborate fall opening. His win- dow displays are very fine. L. Cincinnati. WEEK CLOSES STRONG. The weather last week was abom- inable. There was a continuous fine drizzling rain that lasted from the first day of the week and through Fri- day evening. During most of the time the demand was very sluggish. Some few flowers sold well, but the great bulk of them found a weak market, in which hardly ordinary prices were re- alized on the sales. The close of the week saw a good demand for blooms for cemeteries that caused nearly ev- erything to clean up. Prices were such as were bound to effect the clearances. Roses are in good supply and include fine offerings of Killarney and Richmond. The cut of American Beauty, particularly the long stems, is adequate. The chrysanthemum supply is very large and includes blooms of all sizes. The prices they realize, how- ever, are not up to the point they should be when you consider the qual- ity of the offerings. Carnations have been cleaning up well at fair prices. _ The lily supply is rather limited, but it is sufBcient, for there is no particu- lar call for them. Lily of the valley sells well. The same can be said of orchids. Violets, both single and dou- FLORISTS Who Insist on QUALITY RUSCUS Should get in touch with us right away. It isn't much trouble to drop a post card, and you are bound to admit our prices hit the spot. Our RuSCUS is the finest ever. -:- -:- Guaranteed not to Mould You will be the gainer by provingwe have the goods. A. L. Randall Co. 66 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO. ble, have a limited call. The supply of all kinds of greens is ample. NOTES. C. P. Dietrich, of Maysville, Ky., is shipping in some excellent chrysan- themums and single violets. $1.25 Per Carton of 1000 Leaves Red, Bronze, Green. Fresh stock. Ready for Delivery now. American Importing Co. 2 19 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO The Gold Letter People Ask for our greatly reduced prices on all Florists' Supplies. /p^j- The American Florist. 787 Kennicott Bros. Co. WHOLESALE Cut Fiowers 163-165 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phone Central 466 Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, '^ ""^^Sa^ ""'**' Selling Asrents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Mention the American ttorist when torttina John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing Both S. "W. Murphy and Dan Rut- tie are shipping fine chrysanthemums to C. B. Critchell's. Miss Laura Lee Murphy has left to spend the winter in Birmingham, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla. Visitors : B. Schaefer, of the Advance Floral Co, Dayton, O.; W. H. Moses, Petoskey, Mich.; W. B. Hamilton, Greensburg, Ind. H. Oklahoma City. BUSINESS QUIET. The weather has turned warm again and the flower business is very quiet. With the exception of an occasional funeral order there is little or nothing doing. NOTES. Home grown carnations are .lust as good as can be secured from outside, judging from the stock of other kinds seen in the stores. The Dry Farming Congress now in session at Tulsa is pronounced a great Buccess. John Furrow of Guthrie is shipping in some very good yellow chrysanthe- •nums. S. S. B. J.B.BUDL©NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLES ALI ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ^ ^ « ^# A Specialty GrOWCf Of CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BBST BQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Pbones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe no¥erMM*KetsS Chicago, Oct. 29. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $3 00 30-in 2 50 2Sin 2 00 lS-20in 1 25® 1 50 12-in 75@ 1 00 Per 100 Short 4 00@6 00 ■' Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@12 00 '• Radiance 3 00@12 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Melody 3 00@10 00 • ■ M rs. Chas. Russell 3 00@1S 00 " Milady 3 OOlglS 00 " Mrs.Jardine 3 00@10 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 00@15 00 Cattleyas. . . .per doz., 6 00@$7.5C Chrysanthemums, doz. , $1.00@$4.00 Pompons per bunch, 25c to 50c Gardenias " 2.00® 4.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 SC@15 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 50 to 75 25 m 00 1 25 2 00 75 Adiantum Croweanum Boxwood per lb.. Ferns per 1000, 1 S0( Galax Leucothoe Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing INDIANAPOLIS, iND. — The annual chrysanthemum show and fall open- ing at the store of the Hill Floral Co. attracted vast throngs last week. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs aid Wholisali Florists' Suppllis Write for Oar New Catalog Mention the American Florist tohen writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beauty, Rlcbmon^ Killarney and Wblte Killarney roses. Al orders given prompt attention. Try Bi. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. ^,^t^^]^i CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist iskaa tsHfliiii HOERBER BROS. l^tUfSt Cut Flowers Telephone Randolr^ 2758. Greenhouses: DES FLAINES, ILL. Store: 1 62 N. Wabasb Ave.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing «CUfFloWERS' ^ V ^84 NO. VOBASH A/K^V* IMMEDIHEX DEUUEHIES Iil4 NO.VOBASH A/E; Mention the American Florist when wriUna T88 The American Florist. Nov. /. Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. ^A MILWAUKEE, WIS. I HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BothL.D.'Fhones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Surolies ana Everytliliis in season always on land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy goods at a very low figure. AH colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. St. Louis. BUSCH FUNEKAL BIG EVENT. The market during the past week was greatly influenced by the extra- ordinary demand for flowers for the Adolphus Busch funeral. Had it not been for this the market would have been badly crowded with chrysanthe- mums of all grades. Carnations, how- ever, hold up well. The weather is very much cooler and there has been a heavy rain. Violets are scarce and are selling at 50 and 60 cents. Ameri- can beauty roses, mostly long-stem- med, are arriving and bring $3 a doz- en. Lily of the valley is fine. Ferns have stiffened in price. There has been an unusual demand for orchids. NOTES. F. C. Weber, F. H. Weber, George Waldbart, the Mullanphy Florists, Grimm & Gorly and Andrew Meyer, Jr., all had large quantities of designs and sprays at the funeral of Adolphus Busch. George Wienhoeber, repre- senting the Fleischman Floral Co. of Chicago, and Richard Kootz took charge of a blanket of violets and orchids, a most elaborate affair. A. Lange and Will Wolf were here with a huge panel from the Chicago Branch of the Busch brewery and a huge bunch of American beauty and other designs. Adolph Brix made the wreath of orchids and lily of the valley ordered by the Emperor of Germany to be laid on the Busch coflJn by Baron von Lersner head of the German legation at Washington. This was a splendid work 'or art and showed the a-bility of Mr. Brix. , E. S. Rogers is now manufacturing wire designs at 6440 Marmaduke ave- nue. He was for years associated with George Shatters and his experi- ence will help him in building up a good trade. Kalish Bros., who are making a spe- cialty of growing orchids, completely sold out this flower for the Busch funeral. The Riessen Floral Co. had eight wagon loads of flowers. This firm re- ceived several out of town orders. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbene Main 1246. P. O. Bex 206. waukee St., MIIW3lll(ee,WISi VlioMe Hover MM'ltefe Philadeuphia, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00(@25 00 first 10 00@15 00 " Brides and Maids 3 00® 8 GO " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00®S0 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00® 2 00 Snapdraeons 4 00® 6 00 SweetPeas 75® 1 00 Asters 2 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00®25 00 Dahlias 1 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 '■ Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Lady Alice Stanley 3 00® 8 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Pompons bunch, 256.35 SweetPeas 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Double Violets SO Snapdragous 2 00® 4 00 Ferns per 1000, $1.50 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35®40 Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Chrysanthemums.. .per doz., 1 50® 2 00 Milwaukee, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 25@3 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Wards 3 00®10 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00®20 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Easter Lilies 15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums, doz., $1.00@$3.00 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000. $1 50 The Retail Association met October 20, 10 members being present. Im- portant matters were discussed. F. H. Weber, the treasurer, reported the treasury in a very healthy condition. I RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Cut Flowers Growers' Supplies Pot Labels, Hose, Mastica, Putty, Bulbs, Thermometers, Knives (Kunde), Glass Cutters, Bone Meal, Evergreen Fertili- zer, Insecticides, etc. Any of your needs we can supply. Minneapolis, Minn. ^T^sH WILD SMILAX Presh Cut Valley Seasonable Cat Flowers. Supplies and Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, ™""l1^ri%t 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. BOUQUET PIN5 In all colors, suitable to florists. 3 in. and ^V^ in. long, per doz $0.15 Per gross $1.25 5 gross lots at.... 1.05 3 gross lots at..... 1.15 10 gross lots at 1.00 GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER," «'=°'|!obist 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has some fine lily of the valley on hand grown by Werner Bros., and showing exceptionally fine flowers and foliage. H. G. Berning had an Immense ship- ment of orchids, American Beauty roses and chrysanthemums which were sold to advantage. -t I9I3- The American Florist. 789 PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. $7.50 per 50 lb. Case. NO UNNECESSARY WOOD. NO WASTE. THE BEST YOU EVER USED. THE LEO IMIESSEN CO., n w'^o^Tl^.rifl^ests. Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by floffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Otiio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1619-21 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA Asters, Easter Lilies, Beauties, Marylands and Kaiserlns. Valley and Gladiolus. Ostertag Bros, had an immense amount of work for the Busch funeral. This firm liad charge of the flowers at the cemetery. E. Herbert Harvey, designer and decorator for the M. Ayres Floral Co., has been very busy making up spe- cial designs. Grimm & Gorly have erected a spe- cial booth for their cashier. It is very ornamental. P. "W. Ude, Jr., is cutting some fine violets and extra fine white chrys- anthemums. The Metropolitan Floral Co. had some beautiful work at the Busch fu- neral. Robert J. Windier had some beauti- ful designs for the Busch funeral. Billy Winters is in with some very good carnations. W. F. Kansas City. G. K. Parker, manager of the Kan- sas City branch of the Geo. M. Kel- logg Flower & Plant Co., reports busi- ness for the past week very good, but stock still continues very scarce ow- ing to the cool weather. The first shipment of chrysanthemums from their greenhouse was received Octo- ber 25 and the stock Is of an excel- lent quality. F. M. Parker, president of the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., Pleas- ant Hill, and Hayes Riker, growing foreman, recently spent two or three days in this city during which time they visited the greenhouses of the William L. Rock Flower Co., south of this city. Percy Brackenberry, formerly em- ployed In the city store of the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., and later with Mueller Bros., of Wichita, has accepted a position in the ship- ping department of the Kellogg green- houses at Pleasant Hill. Roy Wilcox of J. "W. Wilcox & Son, Council Bluffs, la., spent a few days in this city the past week visiting with the different florists and acquaint- ing himself with conditions in this market. Prank Stuppy of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, was a visitor among the different iiower stores the past week. A. Washington, D. C. — Admirers of President Wilson and his family will be disappointed to learn that the De- partment of Agriculture denies that it has named new chrysanthemums after the president's wife and daugh- ters. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^ 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ^ VlioMe no¥crMM")(et^J Buffalo, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy IS 00@20 00 extra .....10 00@12 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No.2 3 00@ 4 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00® S 00 •• White Killarney 2 CO® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 Killarney Queen 4 00@ 6 GO " Hillingdon 4 00® 7 00 Sunburst 4 00® 8 00 Bonsilene 3 00® 4 00 " Safrano 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 Milady 3 00@10 00 Snapdragon 3 00@ 4 00 Swainsona 75® 1 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 25c@50c Chrysanthemums 6 00@20 00 Dahlias 1 00® 2 00 Violets 50® 60 Lilies 10 00®12 00 Daisies 75® 1 00 Cattleyas 40 00®SO 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 SO Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Boston, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00® S 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 8 00 " Double White Killarney.. .10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special. . . 8 00®10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 ■' Cardinal 2 00{@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 •' MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 SO® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 C0@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@2S 00 Lilium Longifiorum andRubrum. 8 00®12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@16 00 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati, Oct. 29. Roses, Beauty per doz., $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 Killarney 2 00® 8 00 MyMaryland 3 00® 8 00 " Perle 2 00® 8 00 Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Carnations 2 SO® 3 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Orchids $6.00@$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. .50® 3.00 per doz. HEADQUARTER Give Us a Trial We Can Please You. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stoclc. WM. F. KASTIN6 GO. ^'i^'^ Florists' Supplies and WiieOesi^s. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsbnr^h, Fa. Berger Brothers FLOWER MARKET, 142 North 13th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Easter Lilies, Carnations, Sweet Peas, all the popular roses. Instant delivery. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Tblrd Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommisslonFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Supplies St. Louis, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00@ 5 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 MyMaryland 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 CO Valley 4 00 Gladioli 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Flumosus.per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 10 00®12 50 Ferns perlOOO $1.75 790 The American Florist. Nov. I. Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES^ HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, Etc. JOHJV l^OUJVG Cattleyas, Oncidiums, Gardenias, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses, including all the Novelties and Leading Standard Varieties. SS West SStti ast.. I wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, or orders for delivery in New York I and vicinity, will receive my personal attention. Telephone 7362 Madison Square. ^iBJ^cV JlO^^^BL New York. MARKET IN BAD SHAPE. Conditions on the flower market could hardly be worse. We thought it was bad enough when dahlias and cosmos went out for two or three dollars a wagon load, but they at least were grown in the open where the simple old fashioned hoe was the chief implement of culture. Now we have good stock that cost consider- able money to grow under glass, that is in worse shape, so far as getting money out of it is concerned, than were the dahlias and cosmos. The past week opened^and closed with ex- tremely bad weather. Saturday, Oc- tober 25, brought a steady downpour of rain, which soon destroyed all hope for a good Saturday business. Though there has been much rain the weather continues warm, which is a detriment to stock, and we believe has much to do with the light demand. It is yet warm enough for comfortable motor- ing and other outdoor recreations and sports. The people who can afford to keep flowers in their homes are not at home. While as usual in the chrys- anthemum season, a great amount of stock is arriving, there would not be, under normal conditions of de- mand, such a stagnation as prevails at present. The supply of the earlier varieties of chrysanthemums will soon wane and Col. Appleton, Ivory and other good varieties are now be- ginning to come in. Sixty cents a dozen seems a low price to quote on good chrysanthemums, at wholesale, but many sold for that and less, dur- ing the past week. Roses are par- ticularly hard to move. The carna- tions and violets have been almost lost sight of in the surplus of roses and chrysanthemums, but there are more than enough of both to supply the demand, which is light. In or- chids, oncidiums are now plentiful, the prevailing price being 1% cents a flower. The crop of Cattleya labiata is about off and the supply is short- ening up considerably and there is now a tendency toward upward prices. C. Dowiana in limited numbers are selling at 75 cents a flower. Monday, October 27. — There is some improvement in business this morning. American Beauty roses and white roses are not so plentiful and prices are advancing. Some very special stock of chrysanthemums wholesales up to $5.00 a dozen, but this must not be taken as an indication of the mar- ket price, that being as we see it, what the greatest amount of stock sells for. Chrysanthemums on the market best suited for commercial purposes, are selling at from 50 cents to $1.00 a dozen. Violets are doing a little better than during the past few weeks. The weather is clear and mild. NOTES. At the John Scott range, Flatbush. Brooklyn, there was a most unfor- tunate occurrence October 24. One of the large city water mains located on high ground several blocks from the range, broke loose. As a consequence a torrent of water poured down on several of the Scott greenhouses that are on low ground. The houses were flooded, the water in some places go- ing up to the glass. A great number of fine ferns were ruined, a deposit of sand and mud being left on them. The residence of Manager George Scott was also flooded and the interior fin- ish and furniture ruined. A. Hanig. Tbe Well Known Brooklyn, New York, Florist. A. Hanig, a well known Brooklyn florist who has been buyer during the past summer for the flower depart- ments of the Bloomingdale, Girabel, and Simpson & Crawford stores, has secured the flower concession in the large department store of the A. D. Matthews Co., Fulton street, Brook- lyn, and has opened up with a fine line of stock. Mr. Hanig is a clever buyer and a good salesman and has many friends. In this new venture he has our good wishes. The young son of Frank Traendly, and wife, who has the distinction of being the youngest member of the S. A. F., recently underwent an opera- tion for appendicitis, but is now do- ing finely. P. J. Smith received some good stock of Col. Appleton and Ivory chrysanthemums during the past week, which sold well. John Toung is making a specialty of orchids, gardenias and novelties. Visitors : Louis J. Renter, West- erley, R. I.; W. R. Nicholson, Fram- ingham, Mass.; Frank Johnson and brother, Chicago. A. F. F. Pittsburgh. CHRYSANTHEMUMS EXCELLENT. We have just finished a week of very disagreeable rainy weather, which has affected business to some extent, especially sales on American Beauty roses, violets and lily of the valley, al- though other kinds of stock did not suffer so much. Chrysanthemums are now in in quantity. The quality is ex- cellent. Very few small blooms are being cut, the majority of them being of the large sizes. The varieties of- fered for sale at the present time consist of Dr. Enguehard, Roman Gold, Col. Appleton, Bonnaffon, Robert Halliday, Touset and Early Snow. A good many of these flowers have to bje imported from out-of-town dealers, as the local growers have not as yet started to cut heavily on them. Lily of the valley, violets and orchids are very plentiful. The carnation crop has improved very little since the last writing, and the few that do happen to be seen bring high prices. Cosmos and dahlias are now things of the past. NOTES. The chrysanthemum shows at Schenley park. West park, and the H. J. Heinz conservatories opened last Sunday with large crowds in attend- ance. The Schenley show, is of course, the center of attraction, fea- turing the bronze chrysanthemum Mrs. Geo. W. Burke, named in honor of the wife of Geo. W. Burke, superintendent of city parks. Fore- man John Jones reports that next Sunday will show a marked improve- ment, 10,000 blooms being promised for that time. Richard Forrest, the Washington, Pa., florist, has closed the retail store recently operated by Mrs. Lloyd Swarthout which he took over. Mr. Forrest has the reputation of being a good commercial grower, and here- after will confine himself to growing for the local wholesale market, such stock as roses, carnations, chrysanthe- mums and bulb stock in season. A new firm has opened on Penn avenue, near Fifth street, engaged in the shrubbery, green goods and deco- rative line. We have not as yet learned who the members of the new company are. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. has purchased a new Buick truck for city delivery. Jos. Gotti, we understand, is to be head chauffeur. The firm is cutting a heavy supply of fine cattle- yas. David B. Hill has opened a new re- tail stand in the new M. H. Bash building, recently erected at Fifth avenue and Market street. /p^j- The American Florist. 791 M. RICE CO. E - Be Prepared ™e Holiday Rush ORDER YOUR SUPPLIES FROM THE HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK ^'^^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everytbin? in supplies. ^ — ^y Established 1887 106 WesI 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headauarters for the celubratod Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Klllamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. aUTTMAN, Pruldent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. The McCallum Co. has just put out a new catalogue of florists' supplies. This end of their business is making enormous advances of late. Fred Reiglemier has purchased a new car and can be seen nearly every morning with it at the wholesale markets. "Wm. Turner of Wilkinsburg is cut- ting heavily on some fine chrysanthe- mums. Recent visitors include : F. H. and Eric Johnston, representing the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; M. Alexander, representing Lion & Co., New York; Ross Adgate of the McCallum Co., Cleveland; Jos. Thomas of Greens- burg and Geo. L. Huscroft of Steu- benviUe, O. J. National Association of Gardeners. ANNtTAl CONVENTION. All arrangements have been com- pleted for the annual convention of the National Association of Gardners, which, as the guest of the Horticul- tural ' Society of New York, will hold its business session and election of offi- cers for the ensuing year, at the American Museum of Natural History, New York city, Monday afternoon, No- vember 3, at 2 o'clock. The annual banquet at the Hotel Bndicott will fol- low immediately after the business meeting. Entries for meritorious exhibits or novelties for the association's award — certificate of merit — to be exhibited at the flower show of the Horticultural Society of New York which occurs at the Museum during the convention, must be filed with the secretary of the N. A. G. not later than November 1. Many out-of-town members have al- ready signified their intention of at- tending both the convention and the banquet. M. C. Ebel, Sec'y. The Late Mrs. Frederick Krekeler. Mrs. Mary Krekeler, wife of Fred- erick Krekeler, a well known Brook- lyn, N. Y., florist, died at her home, 240 McDougal street. She was 62 years old and is survived by her hus- band, four sons and three daughters. Two sisters and two brothers also sur- vive. Mrs. Krekeler was a member of the church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where the funeral was held Saturday, October 25. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist "'Ississi Mad. sq. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. VlloMe^o¥erM&rKet^s New York, Oct. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 CO@25 00 extra and£ancy...lO 00@15 00 No.landNo. 2... 5 C0@ 8 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 6 00® 8 00 extra... 4 00@ S 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 00® 2 00 " White Killarney 1 00® 8 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00® 3 CO No. land No. 2.. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon, Aaron Ward .. 5C@ 6 00 " Richmond SO® 6 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 8 00 " Taft 50® 600 " Mrs. Cbas. Russell 1 00® 8 00 Cattleyas 10 00@35 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 5 00® 6 00 Lilyof the Valley 1 50® 2 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30® 50 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bcbs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings, 1 00@ 1 50 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz $0,50®S1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock, per doz $1.00@$4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches. 50c@75c Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Violets 15c@25c Mention the American Florist tohen writino HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sauare. Mention the American Florist when wriUno WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writino N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisuiE, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when wrtting The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERQREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK 792 The American Florist. Nov. I, [ The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. I.,N. Y., First Vice-President; W. Frank Tlierkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. iHoiXY districts generally report good prospects for well-berried stock. Canada is taking a great deal of in- terest in the working out of the United States tariff. BRANDON, MAN. — A. B. McKenzie, of A. E. McKenzie & Co., is laid up with scarlet fever. Advices from Holland indicate that the bulb trade has been very good all over Europe during August and Sep- tember. PITTSGUKGH, PA.— The Seed trade is very brisk, especially in the bulb line, and sales of bulbs for house plants have been, abundant. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, has again been honored by Gov. Dunne, of Illi- nois, in his appointment as member of the state art commission. C. Keue & SONS, Hillegom, Holland, had a quantity of bulbs en route to the United States on the S. S. Voltur- no, which recently took fire at sea. ROCHESTER, N. Y. — A. Bmerich, of Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, was a recent visitor. — Local seedsmen report fall bulb trade good. F. C. Heinemann, of Erfurt, Ger- many, is offering some new frilled tuberous begonias which are very at- tractive, judging from the colored plate just received. TuBEEOSE crop reports indicate only slight shortage, though since digging has not yet begun little can be defin- itely predicted as to the actual grad- ing of the crop. Caladiums are said to be a short crop. New YORK. — In the large show win- dow of Vaughan's Seed Store there is an exceptionally fine display of vege- tables, all grown from Vaughan's seeds. — A. T. Boddington made a trip to Lenox, Mass., for the fall exhibi- tion. TOLEDO, O. — Henry Hirsch has leased the two-story building at 152-156 South Erie street for a term of five years, and will open a wholesale seed store there November 1. Mr. Hirsch is well known as the proprietor of a seed business in Archbold. CHICAGO. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade October 29 were as follows: Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds.— A meeting of the onion seed dealers of Chicago is sched- uled for Thursday evening, October 30, at the Sherman House, at six o'clock. Bouquet Geeen prices are much un- settled in the west. Exceptionally early snows and cool rainy weather have made the output uncertain. If prices remain firm pickers will cojj- tinue in the woods at the advanced prices and no one can foretell the final output, as all hinges on the snowfall. FANCY stocks of Ohio Yellow Globe onion seed are held at from $1.25 to $1.50 per pound, in a jobbing way. VISITED CHICAGO : W. B. Currie, of the Currie Bros. Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; J. R. Schrenker, Jr., representing J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O.; S. Y. Haines, with H. W. Buckbee, Rookford. Henry Louis de Vilmorin, one of the younger members of the firm of Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., Pari,3, Prance, accompanies Alfred Emerich, the genial representative of that firm, in his tour of the American seed trad 2 this season. Dr. Francis Egan. The illustration herewith shows Dr. Francis Egan, representative of the United States in Denmark, visiting the trial grounds of Hjalmar Hart- mann & Co. at Emdrup, near Copen- hagen, September 19. Dr. Egan is personally highly interested in agri- culture and keeps in close touch with all the leading interests of this line. During his visits in the United States he has lectured about Danish agricul- ture at several of the universities, seed growing, cattle raising and kin- dred subjects for which little Denmark marches stalwart in Europe. Besides, he is very much interested in the high school movement of Denmark and fre- quently visits these educational insti- tutions, where he is always a welcome guest. Dr. Egan's democratic ways have made him very popular amongst the Danish people, and the United States can be congratulated to have sent such an intelligent representative to a country whose people have the friendliest feeling and highest respect for American institutions. Dr. Francis Egan. United States Representative to Detnark at Trial Grounds of Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Emdrup, near Copenhagen. Des Moines, Ia. — The Iowa Seed Co., of which Chas. N. Page is president, will move to the Dickinson building on West Walnut street, January 1. The firm will, however, retain space for a florist store in its present location, 615 West Locust street. It is reported that many potatoes were frozen in North Michigan and Minnesota, October 21. An advance of two to five cents per bushel has taken place in most western markets. A temperature of about 17 degrees above zero froze many in the ground. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Zmm Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* Solicited. Growers oi High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Mention the American Florist when writing OTEGO, N. Y. — George N. Norton of the Page Seed Co. of Greene, called on old friends here recently. THE California Seed Growers' Asso- ciation, of San Jose, is sending out a circular claiming the successful pro- duction in a wholesale way of garden beet seed. BULB stocks, both east and west, are reported well reduced. The few apparent .surpluses that exist in cer- tain places are soon drawn upon from other points and all houses should clean up pretty close if open weather continues. Spirea, auratum and speci- osum lilies and lily of the valley are due soon. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbarie, Carrot. Celenf, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole ASent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Braslan Large wholesale growers of Ouion, Letluco. Cai-iot. K,id sh, Mustard. Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Asparagus, Beet, Endive. Leek, Salsify and Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Mention the A.merioan Florist iohen writing jgij- The American Florist. 793 PIETERS-WHEELER SEED COMPANY Wholesale Seed Growers NOW LOCATED AT GILROY, Santa Clara Co., CALIFORNIA. Surplus Lettuce, Sweet Peas and Onion WRITE FOR PRICES 1914 Contract Figures Mailed on Application. FREESIA Relracta alba 100 1000 ?S toh in. diameter $0.60 $ 4.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in. circumference $ 4.00 $35.00 6to7 " 5.00 40.00 7to9 ■• ■' 7.50 70.00 ROMAN HYACINTHS 12-15 3.00 28.00 NARCISSUS Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15.... 1.25 8.00 Have Yon Our Florists' Catalog T "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (ti7) New York, N.Y. We Specialize in Danish Cauliflower, Cabbage and Root Seed Grown by HJALMAR HARTM \NN a CO., Copenhagen, Denmark. New Zealand Garden Peas Grown by F. COOPER, Ltd., WelUngton, N. Z. Swedish Seed Grain Grown by THE GENERAL SWEDISH SEED CO , Svaloef, Sweden. These three concerns are the foremost in their line in their respective countries. Ask for Price Lists and Information. LOECHNER BROS., 1 1 Warren St., NEW YORK. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growersfor the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA The YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites Special Cut Price till sold $1.25 per 10(f; $10.00 per 1000. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request ARTHUR T. BODDINCTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York City mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi} BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^ ^_ ^^ ^^ LEO N ARD^ If «nc«» 2ze«£au conwcnc cnn tuc tba 3: ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices.. SIRPLIS PEAS NEW CROP. We offer fancy stock, Puget Sound grown without irrigation. 10,000 lbs. Gradus 5,000 lbs. Teddy Roosevelt 5,000 lbs. Dwarf Telephone Samples and prices on application. Sfiattle Seed Go., Seattle, u. s. a. Mention the American Florist when writing Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. 794 The American Florist. Nov. I, NOVELTIES OF WHICH SHOULD BE CATALOGUED B Kel way's Perfect Model Swede. A fresh, selection of Heavy Cropping Purple Top Swede with small top, already preferred by many of our customers to our well-known "Langport Mam- moth." The absolute acme of perfection. Remarkably early in coming to maturity. In sealed 1-lb. and 2-lb. card- board packets. Kelway's New Yellow Mangold BEST OF ALL.' A wonderful improvement on all existing stocks of Yellow Mangolds, being the heaviest cropper and easiest pulled, be- sides being of the very finest possible quality. Shape between intermediate and tankard; beau- tiful pale yellow skin with fine top. Selected by Kel way & Son, the introducers and grow- ers, for very many years before being now offered. The largest and best of all yellow mangolds. Always the most admired in our trials. Distinct from all adver- tised kinds. In sealed raisers' cardboard boxes, 1-lb. and ^-Ib. {Electro gratis to customers) NO MARKET GARDENERS' TRADE. Photo, 1912. Gaillardia, Ktl ENTIRELY DISTINCT from the old kind, and from that olTered by other ho Many Medals and Certificates have been awar.l KELWAY & SON, Wh (FARM, GARDEN, AND FLOWER SEEDS), I9I3- The American Florist. 795 'S ERLING MERIT SNTERPRISING SEED MERCHANT. The 252 Grand Prizes and Gold and Silver Medals and the many hundreds of First Class Certifi- cates and Awards of Merit awarded to Messrs. Kelway and Son, at the chief International and other leading Exhibitions, since 1871, liave been largely given for novelties in Flowers of their own raising. Ko other firm has such a record in either hemisphere. We attribute the enormous in- crease in our business to the selection of our Stocks com- bined with moderate prices based on actual cost of growing, prices which are not artificially inflated or the outcome of any agreement with other houses. It is in your interest t o ask for our SPECIAL Prices Now. PLEASE WRITE. Photo, 1912. Kelway 's New Red Intermediate Mangold "Crimson King." A new blood-red variety. Those who have not tried this type cannot be aware of the advantages which are attached to it. It is so sweet that cattle and sheep leave other kinds for it. Easily lifted and most satisfactory in every way. {Electro gratis to customers). "O.K." QUALITY AT GROWERS' PRICES. ibition Strain, copyright, k. & s. ew improved strain. Enormous flowers and very stout habit. Horticultural and other Societies. e Seed Growers, IgPORT, somerset, ENGLAND. Copyright, K. & S. Beet, Kelway's Globe. The above is a very choice selection, dark, and free from light rings, and fine shape. {Electro gratis to customers). 796 The American Florist. Nov. BAYERSDORFER'S The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exlilbit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get i\U\^on'sftSrErySe°d^S'>.>o.,tUIII M/> Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsbur^li, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDCS. Largesl Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention ihe American Florist when writing New Yorlc. George M. Stompp 761 Fiftli Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send Qower orders for deliverv io Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byres, II N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucliingham PI. Cleyeland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Coio. — Th.i Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — ^Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Lehorius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis,. — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. KeUogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Roclt Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Roclc, Ark.- Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Y6ung & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, III. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May ' & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Lehorius. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. IstabliBbedl849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, Ghoica Gut Flowers. Telephones: 16B2-16S3 ColumDut San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 21 B West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill TOur orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Yonr Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWEKS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Sapply House In the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. B> Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florin Only the Best 9e Yonss Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. wm take proper Wi«eon«in care of vour orders In ~~ *»wv»«i»m«j 800 The American Florist. Nov. /. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. w (incorporated) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. AH orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o^Ghicago and Sub- urbs to ^^^ - . ■» , A 11 orders carefully filled — •wSWMa'''^'"' under the supervision of ^hica62— qeorge iSMUS, Mgr o Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleerapb Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley&Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AH orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telem'aph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. U1S Famum St telephones 14U rarnvm m.. 1501 and l 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Waiiam L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Vancouver, B. C. Seeds Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., TLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mentio7i the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. °°* Wn^if*""" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MYER, FLORIST, r.'l?.\'r" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop 69 MADISON AVENUE The Leading Florists In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE. JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uauf Vnrlr Oihi Grand Central Terminal "*" lUIR UUf The. Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a mag^nificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHIUPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAEI E X Artistic Floral Worit and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. %# I ~D (S I M 838 .^^__ V I R U I m J CANAL ST. Sedalla, Missouri Arcliias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders vrill be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH S SCmS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TBMN J9I3- The American Florist. 801 BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS FERNS AND MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Order your supply from this list, for our stock is complete and of fine quality. We are certain that we can fill your order to your satisfaction. BOXWOODS. Boxwood Bush, lO-in $0.25 Boxwood Bush, 1 ft.... Boxwood Bust, 1% It Boxwood Bush, 2 ft .. Boxwood Pyramid, 3 ft.. Boxwood Pyramid, 4 ft. Boxwood Pyramid, 4^/^ ft Ohelisk, 5-ft, .60 1.00 3.00 3.60 4.50 12.00 6.00 Pyramid, 5-ft $5.00 to BAY TREES. BDAmJABD. Stem Crown Bach 12-14-inch 18-inch $4.00 2-ft. 12-inch 4.00 2-ft. 18-inch 6.00 1-ft. 24-26-lnch 6.00 3-ft. 20-22-lnch 6.00 3-ft. 26-lnch 7.00 Christmas Plants OHK YS ANTHEMUMS , Pompons, single large white, pink, double yellow and double white, 5-in., per dcz., $2.00 6-in " 3.00 7-in each, 50o CYCLAMENS. Assorted or separate colors; Wandsbek strain. Crimson, King and Excelsior; espe- cially fine stock. 5-in per doz. $6,00 e-ln " 9.00 EASTER HOSES. Boses — Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots per doz.,$2.40 Tausendschon, in 4-in. pots. " 1.80 Tausendschon, in 5-in. pots. " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots. " 3.60 Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants ■ 3-in per doz., 75c; per 100, 6.00 HYDRANG-EAS, 4 leads up 6-ln per doz., $3.60 and $4.20 Peppers, Celestial, with fruit, 5-in., doz 2.00 Primula ohconica, 3-in per 100 6.00 Primula ohconica, 4-in " 8.00 AZALEAS. Present Delivery. Kach Vervffineana, 12-iu., yariegated $0.76 Vervffineana, 14-in., variegated 1.00 Vervaeneana, 16-in., variegated 1.25 Vervfleneana, 18-in., variegated 1.50 Vervaeneana, 26-in., variegated 4.00 Mme. Petrick, 12-in., Pink Early 1.00 Pink Early 1.50 1.75 Mme. Petrick, 16-in. Mme. Petrick, 18-in., Pink Early M. De Eckhaute, 12-in., Late Red M. M. M. M. De Eckhaute, De Eckhaute, De Eckhaute, De Eckhaute, 14-in, 16-ln, 18-in., 20-in. Late Red.. Late Red . . Late Red.. Late Red.. 75 1.00 1.25 1. 60 1.76 76 Niohe, 12-ln., Late White Niobe, 14-in., Late White 1.00 Niobe, 16-in., Late White 1.25 Niobe, 26-in., Late White 4.00 Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., Van der Cruyssen, 16-in., Van der Cruyssen, 18-in. Van der Cruyssen, 20-in. Van der Cruyssen, 22-in., Pink. Pink.. Pink. Pink. Pink . . 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.76 2.0O ^^^"^ ■^■ir r^^^' .V4^>m T-^^^^^h S^T ^I^^^^^^^H'' V ^jHjH^H ^' Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen. FERNS. Per 100 $12.00 26.00 Boston — Each Doz. 4-inch $ 1.50 5-inch 3.00 6-inch 6,00 7-inch 9.00 S-inch $1.00 12.00 9-inch 1.60 18.00 Larger specimens at $2.00, $2.50 and up each. Hanging Baskets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-lnch, at $2.00 per doz. Whitmani. 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaria excelsia, 4-in per doz., $6.00 Araucaria excelsa, 5-iii., 3-4 tiers " 9.00 Araucaria axcelsa, 6-in " 11.00 Auraucaria excelsa compacta, 6-in. each, $1.25 and 1.60 Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per doz, 8.00 Areca lutescens, 4-in., 3 plants in a pot " 3.00 Areca lutescens, 6-in each, 1.50 Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. . . .per 100, 3.00 Asparagus plumosus, 3-in. ... " 6.00 AsparagTis plumosus, 4-in... per doz., 1.50 MISCELLANEOaS-Continued. Asparagus scandens deflexus, S-iu each, ,50 Asparagus Sprengeri haskets, extra large each, $3.00 and 4.00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarf), per doz. S.OO Aspidistra, green, 5-In each. ,35 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf .10 Aspidistra, gveen (tall) each, 75c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf, .15 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Cyrtomium f alcatum, 5-iu each, 6-in , " Cocos Weddeliana. 2-in per doz., $1.75; per 100, 3-in per doz. Latania Bortonica, 2-in per 100, Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in per doz., 4-in per doz.. Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena Victoriae, 7-in., 20 in, Dracaena Victoriae, 8-in., 3 ft. 3-in per 100, 5-in per doz., 6-in each, 7-in " high " high " .20 .35 14.00 2.50 6.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.25 4.00 7.00 PALMS. Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-ln. 5-in. 0-in. 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves Ht. Each Doz, 4 S-in. 4-5 8-10-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1,00 , strong, 5-6 20-22-in. 1.60 , strong, 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 , strong, 6-7 2e-28-in. 2.50 Kentia Eorsteriana Leaves Ht. Bach 4 8-10-in. 4-5 12-14-in 4-5 14-16-in. 5-6 16-18-in strong, 5-fi 20-24-in. . strong, 5-6 46-50-in. Made-up 100 $ 1.60 $12.00 2.00 15.00 .75 6.00 4.60 30.00 6.00 60.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 Doz. 100 $1.60 $12.00 2.00 16.00 4,60 36.00 6.00 50.00 9.00 Each 6-ln., 3 In a pot, 18-22 in. high, $1.00 and $1.50 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high.. 2.50 8-ln., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high.. 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high.. 10.00 12-iD., 4-5 in a pot. 62-70 in. high.. 15.00 Specimens. 6%-ft. high, 4 in a tub.. 18.00 Specimens, 7%-ft. high, 4 in a tub.. 25.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Bach 2 ft. 8 in. high $1.50 Phoenix Canariensis. 9-in. 50-54 in. high 8.00 10-inch, 5 ft. high 9.00 Phpenix Roebelenii Each Doz. 4-inch $6.00 6-inch IS.OO 6-inch, strong 18.00 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-in., extra strong 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong 5.00 Cyclamen. The Geo. Wittbold Co. 737-739 Buckingham Place, L D. Phone, GRAGEUND 1112. CHICAGO 802 The American Florist. Nov. The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore., Presi- dent-elect; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention to be held at Cleveland, O., 1914. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — State Horticul- tural Commissioner Cook has strong hopes that the chalcid fly imported from Japan will prove effective against the mealy bug and the black fly. Fresno, Calif. — Officers were elect- ed as follows at the annual meeting of the California Association of Nursery- men : D. W. Coolidge, Pasadena, president; Henry W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles, secretary- treasurer; T. E. Mabee, Fresno, John Vallance, Oak- land, Walter Birch, San Diego, E. Wightman, Chico, Arthur Cann, San Jose, vice-presidents. The 1914 meet- ing will be held in San Diego. Pomologlsts Meet In Washington. Under the auspices of the American Pomological Society In co-operation with the Eastern Fruit Growers' Asso- ciation, the Society for Horticultural Science and the Northern Nut Grow- ers' Association, meetings in which horticulturists and fruit growers and dealers especially will be greatly inter- ested will be held during fruit week at Washington, D. C, November 17-22, 1913. The Hotel Raleigh, Penn- sylvania avenue and Twelfth street, will be headquarters for the other or- ganizations during the meetings. The Washington Market Co. will take care of all fruits requiring cold storage, but packages should be marked "For the American Pomological Society," and the kind of fruits designated. The Committees of the American Pomological Society meet Monday, No- vember 17. Tuesday's session will be called to order by President Goodman at 9 a. m. Secretary of Agriculture Houston will deliver the address of welcome and G. L. Taber, Florida; W. C. Barry, New York; W. T. Macoun, Canada, and J. L. Dumas, Washing- ton, will respond for the south, east, north and west, respectively. The ses- sion will close Friday evening, the business meeting being held Friday af- ternoon. Among those on the pro- gramme not mentioned above are : S. H. Fulton, West Virginia; H. A. Sur- face, Pennsylvania; W. F. Allen, Mary- land; Geo. C. Roeding, California; W. L. Howard, Missouri; C. S. Wilson, New York; C. D. Jarvis, Connecticut; F. E. McCall, Iowa; John Barrett, di- rector general Pan-American Union, Washington, D. C: George Bunyard, England; Claud Dribble, California; D. W. Buchanan, Manitoba; W. M. Scott, Maryland; W. B. Leffingwell, Cali- fornia; G. C. Husmann, Washington, D. C; Leonard Barron, New York; H. C. Hendrlcksen, British West In- dies; F. W. Popenoe, Washington, D. C; C. G. Patten, Iowa; W. S. Perrine, Illinois; W. R. Lazenby, Ohio; H. C. Gore, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C; C. I. Lewis, Ore- gon; J. Horace McFarland, Pennsyl- vania; C. W^. Garfield, Michigan; J. Russell Smith, Pennsylvania; Samuel B. Wood, Virginia; R. G. Phillips, New York; Senator Hoke Smith, Georgia; E. H. Shepard, Oregon; K. A. Kirk- patrick, Iowa; H. Harold Hume, Flori- da; F. W. Card, Pennsylvania; S. W. Fletcher, Virginia; A. B. Stene, Rhode Island; W. S. Thornber, Idaho; W. B. Holt, New Mexico; W. N. Hutt, North Carolina; John S. Kerr, Texas; Clar- ence Wedge, Minnesota; P. J. Wester, Hawaii; C. C. Georgeson, Alaska; J. R. Cardwell, Oregon; John I. Gibson, Michigan; S. L. Lupton, Virginia; L. C. Corbett, Washington, D. C; T. B. Sy- mons, Maryland; John Lee Coulter, Washington, D. C; Chas. J. Brown, Washington, D. C; Judge A. B. Hayes, Washington, D. C; M. L. Dean, Mon- tana; A. L. Lever, South Carolina; W. J. Lewis, Pennsylvania; H. M. Dun- lap, Illinois; W. W. Finley, Washing- ton, D. C; T. P. Littlepage, Washing- ton, D. C; Robert T. Morris, New York; W. C. Reed, Indiana; C. A. Reed, Washington, D. C; A. C. Pome- roy, New York; E. R. Lake, Wash- ington, D. C. W. F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C, will speak for the Wm. R. Smith memorial, and M. B. Waite for the Millardet memorial. The exhibition is expected to be very interesting. The American Pomological Society offers three trophies, a cup and two medals. The Maryland Horticultural Society invites the members of all the asso- ciations to attend its exhibition at Bal- timore. HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. EvergreeD Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. ilention the AmeHcan Florist loben wriUno Rutgerd V. van Zanten Lisse, Holland. Gladiolus: Francis King, Augusta, Bar. Hulot, Czar Peter, America, Lily Lehman, Princeps, etc. ,readyfordeliveryin spring. Single and double Hyacinths, all sizes. Tulips and Narcissus, fall delivery 1914. Send list of your requirements and I will be pleased to quote prices. Address all correspondence to Rutgerd V. van Zanten Care of P. C. Kuyper & Co. 10-12 Broadway, New York, N. Y. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Plnneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writino Grapefruit, Oranges, Pecans. other fruit and ornamental trees. Every tree guaranteed first-class. Illustrated catalog free. Turkey Creek Nurseries 60x9 MACCLENNY, FLA. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-iDch, $18.00 oer 100; $100.00 per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 24 to 36 inch, $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writino Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade' and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writino Hardy Chrysanthemnms : AND Japanese Anemones Field-^own plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. Mention the i merican Florist when writing GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF wish to call the attention of the trade to the fact that Mr. John van Aalst is now Manager of the Philadelphia Branch House. Mr. Louis Berger has on further connection with the firm. The offices have been removed to 200 WALNUT PLACE. Your inquiries for DUTCH BULBS are earnestly requested. I9I3- The American Florist. 803 It will pay you to keep in touch with Customers Invari- ably pass all others and purchase "Gorgeous." GORGEOIS Especially FINE during late De- cember, and later, when most varie- tiesare "Off Crop" Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO and SCC It Growing. Pacific States: MARTIN S FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon, Eastern States: H. M. WEISS & SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONIY Per 100, $10.00; 50@I00 rate— Per 1000, $100 00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. HYACINTHS Separate Colors or Mixed. Excellent bedding or forcing stock, $2.10 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TULIPS Fine Mixed, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Superfine Mixed, 80c per ICO; $6.50 per 1000. Large Quantities of Ail Leading Kinds. The above stocks come from the most reliable grower in Holland. Quality the best that can be procured. Let us have your order. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. itiiittmiittHiiUiitim'mimiimiiiimt^ TABLE FERNS I BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES p Fine plants from 2?4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rate. : -: Cash With Order. I FRANK OECHSLIN ^ 4911 Quincy St., Clilcago. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wlioiesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA FALL BULBS Per 1000 Narcissus (Dutch) Golden Spur, Mother bulbs... $19.00 Victoria 11.00 Poeticus 5.50 Sir Watkin, first size 12.00 Lilium Formosum 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case] Per 1000 ...$35.00 ... 70.00 Lilium Harrisii perioco 7-9 inch, (200 to case) $75.00 Callas p^.^ ,000 li4-lV2-inch $45.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora pe.iooo Special, 14 ctm and up, (1000 to case) 10.00 Grand Soleil d'Or (Yellow Paper White ) , ( 1000 to case ) 1 7.00 Iris, Spanish Best named 6.00 Tulips (Single) i^er Rose Oris de Lin $ ff.OO Keizerskroon 11.50 LaReine 6.50 Proserpine 21.00 Vermillion Brilliant 18.75 Tulips (Double) i^gS Lord Beaconsfield,deep Rose.$ 16.00 Late Tulips Breeders, mixed 12.00 Bouton d'Or 10.00 Gesneriana 11.00 Chinese Narcissus ,^g^ Select, special offer to close. ..$27.50 Freesias pe.iooo French, mammoth $ 9.00 " first size 7.00 California, first quality 3.50 Purity, Extra Select 20.00 " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 Roman Hyacinths White, 11 to 15 ctm $30.00 Gladiolus ,^ Blushing Bride $ 6.00 Peach Blossom 8.00 New crop L. GIGANTEUM, late dug, now arriving. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Get our Fall "Book for Florists." It Offers Everything. ROSE EXCELSA The Improved Crimson Rambler For Easier Sales. Walsbs' free flowering Wichuraiana Hybrid, has large bright crimson flower clusters, and healthy, glossy foliage. Extra selected, two year, field grown, in single cases of one hundred plants, $30.00 (thirty), f.o. b. cars N. Y., so long as unsold; larger lots at rate $275.00 the thousand. Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, p. O. Box 752, or 51 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 804 The American Florist. Nov. 7, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H, J. Thompson. Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky,, Secretary; M, L, Ruetenik, Cleveland, O,, Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914, Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, October 27. — Mushrooms, 35 cents to 50 cents per pound; lettuce, 12% cents, small boxes; cucumbers, $1.00 to §2.50 per case of two dozen; tomatoes, 17 cents to 18 cents per pound. New York, October 25, — Cucumbers, 75 cents to $1,50 per dozen; mush- rooms, 40 cents to $1.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 50 cents to $2.00 per box. Celery Storag:e. A prominent horticultural writer once remarked that storage either "makes" or loses the celery crop. It is true many growers endeavor to sell their entire crop direct from the field, thus avoiding storage, yet the major- ity, we believe, store part of the crop one way or another. This storage varies with locality, all the way from cold storage in modern refrigeration plants to trenches in the field where it is grown. This much can be said of the trench in the field, that it is at once the cheapest and also the most efficient way if well done. The trench produces a natural growth and excellent quality which cannot be credited to cold storage or many spe- cial celery houses. No matter what plan is followed we must observe a few rules. Celery should not be frost damaged; it should be dry in foliage; it should be han- dled and protected quickly to prevent wilting; it should receive some pre- liminary treatment in the field to straighten it if not partly bleach it. Bleaching in storage is a slow process and it is very desirable to partly bleach in the field. When hard frosts hit a crop in the field it is wrong to rush storage unless winter is expected. Very often returning warm weather will repair much of the damage if al- lowed a little time. When celery is in single rows we often resort to the common plow and turn over as much as we can reasonably handle inside of a week just before a threatened freeze; a good plowman and team can lay over celery beautifully, doing no harm and completely covering the plants. In this position they can en- dure a hard freeze; they are easy to get and the work can progress from early morn till dark without waiting for dews or frosts to get off. The only danger to this wholesale turning under is warm, rainy weather, as the plants in their endeavor to grow straight will turn upward and get crooked, causing much damage in handling. In cool weather we have had them lay perfectly dormant for a week. Our favorite trench is a trench two spades wide and deep enough to just hold the celery. Into this they are packed upright, using a little earth to fill the roots. All yellow leaves are trimmed off in the field. These trenches are roofed by using the bleaching lumber. We have triangle roof patterns on which the boards are nailed, using two boards on each side solid and one loose board on top for ventilation. Thus one 12-inch, one 10-inch and one 8-inch board make a nice "A" shaped roof that will shed the water. These roofs are banked in with earth or litter except the 8- inch board, which remains open as long as possible. Air is constantly admitted until freezing threatens. The object is constant ventilation, low temperature, dry leaves and damp roots. Sometimes we must run wa- ter into the trenches if the weather is- dry and windy. It must be borne in mind that celery bleached or partly bleached will stand no frost whatever. Our trenches are on a slope to carry off ground water, as this is disastrous. The celery is removed for market through the 8-inch ventilating board, thus permitting the operator to get a few or any number with the least la- bor and delay. Maeketman. Lancaster County and City Florists' Club. The first official visiting day for the club came October 16, and a trip to the growers in the western end of the city was the programme. At the estab- lishment of H. A. Schroyer we found carnations and chrysanthemums bet- ter than ever before grown at this place. At the Wheatland Co. the best crop of Chrysolora were seen that it has ever "been the pleasure of this set of florists to lay eyes upon, stems 12 feet long and size and quality unsur- passed. At the B. F. Barr Co.'s, car- nations, the newer roses and a fine lot of chrysanthemums were in evi- dence and at A. M. Herr's a house of very good carnations in full crop and the healthy condition of the geran- iums both in the stock houses and the cutting houses were commented upon, as well as a very fine strain of pink snapdragons grown for cuttings. At Rudolph Nagle's a complete assort- ment of chrysanthemums was seen, almost every one of which was of "top-notch" quality. Here are also grown quite a fine lot of ger- aniums and some miscellaneous stock. Taken as a whole the west end is lucky in having very few bad spots of stock this season. Last year there were more but club informa- tion and visitations are going to help keep these bad spots from spreading. The club meeting was in full prog- ress at 7 :45 p. m,, with the usual good percentage of members in at- tendance and a mixed programme. J. H. Linkey of Mountville told us what the club had done for him, as did several others. J. P. Siebold told us how to grow snapdragons, among other things mentioning that they would not stand tobacco smoke. In the discussion following this seemed to be the general experience, although the writer has grown them for a num- ber of years in a small way in car- nation houses that are smoked heavi- ly twice a week spring and fall and once a week during winter without ever having had any noticeable bad effects. L, S. Landis, our secretary, gave us some pointers on the grow- ing of greens for cutting. The com- mittee on ladies' night have arranged for that event to take place Thursday, November 6. The committee on co- operative buying are getting together on one or two things as a trial and it is hoped that this will work out all right. S. S. Pennock of Philadelphia was a visitor and made some very good suggestions along the lines of co-operative buying and the good to be had out of a club of this sort. A. M. Heee. ROCKFOED, III. — The Rockford Flor- al Co,, on West State street, has moved one door west of its former location. Dentee, Colo. — ^Unless a compromise is reached it is said the Park Floral Co. will ask the court for an injunc- tion restraining the state land board from collecting the $9,000 the board claims is due for rentals and from canceling the firm's lease of park land. The company has placed ex- tensive improvements on the property but the board claims the improve- ments are illegal while the company denies this and is prepared to fight for what it claims is its rights in the courts. THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO. seed Gioweis SANTA CLARA, CAL. Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Watch for our Trade Marie stamped on every brick of Pure Gultare Mushrootn Spawi Substitution of cheaper grade* If thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^.£f>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^*^^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addren Trade Mark. American StpawnCcSt. Panl.Mitm JSJ; tj.slxiroo m. s» HOVy TO GROW THEM BY WM, FALCONER, THE BEST AMERICAN BOOKONTHE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 lUnstratlons. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. . GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LfVRGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) epppiAl TlCCi Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, OrtUIHI.lll.Oi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application, HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GLANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect an most beautifulin the world, $6,(X) per oz , or $1,75 per H oz., $1,00 per H oz,, postage paid, Casli with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. '9'3' The American Florist. 805 Prepare for Thanksgiving and tiie Holidays. Fill Up Your Houses, More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indlca for Xraas. Our new crop just arrived from Ghent, Belgium: 85 cases of the best. No joke about it when I say that our Azaleas are the best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 25 years ago. They have kept their foliage, are full of buds and of good shape. For XmasforcincwehaveVervaeneana,(double variegated rose); White Vtrvaeneana, (fine double large flowering, white): Simon Mardner, (double piok); Deatche Perle, (fine double white); Phar- ailde Mathilde, (double variesrated). ■ Price, 50c. 60c. 75c, $1.00 $1.25 to $1.50. Mme. Petrlck, one of the earliest double pink variety and one cf the rarest. 75c. $1.00, $1.25 $1.50. We have no Petrich for less than 75c. Easter variety, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, one of the best double oink standard varieties (have 5000 of this) ; Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double varieuated); Niobe, (double, ■white); De Schryveriana, (double variegated): Apollo, (double red); Deutche Perle and others. Prices, 40c. 50c. 60c. 75c, $I.Ot). $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press of India, John Severlinfl, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Vervaeneana, Deutche Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give full value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 4V^ to Sin. pots. 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c; Sh in.. fiOc to 75c: 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high, $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up. 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it. $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combinaiion, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high. 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, large. 4!4 in., 2Sc to3Sc:' single, 51^ to 6-in, pots, 60c, 75c to$l,00. Made-up of 3 plants. 6 in. pots, 75c. $1,00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy. 5 in. pots 35c. 40c, .50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in.. large, 15c, 18c, 20c; 4-in,, 25c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, '"'^ in., $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; 3-in,, 6c; 4-in., $10.00 per 100, Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch, $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Whltmanl, Scholzeli and Har- risii, 5H-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c. 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. ScOtti, 4!/2-iD. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big; as a bushel basket, 75c. Nephrolepis Giatrasl, that so well known weeping fern. 5,,'iH and 6 in, pois, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, Large Falcatum Holly Ferns, 4 in, 20c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of .\merpoli._shorter. bushier and more compact, 4- in., 25c. ready to shift into 5!-^ or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2i4-inch, $3.00 per 100. ^©^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers). SVi in. to 6 in,, 35c, 40c to 50c. 4-in., 25c. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni, Albo- Lineata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain, 5 and 5H in., 35c and 40c, Poinsettias, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c; 5 in,, 30c. Hydrangea Otaksa, French varieties, bright red and white. 5 in. pots, 35c. 43c. 50c; pot grown. Hydrangea OtaKsa, pot grown, 5Vz, 6. 7, 8 in,, very iine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c to 75c and $1.00. IvOOk: 1 Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. l@°So well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe ship- ment. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, 5^2 and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16. 18 and 20 inches high, i 35c, 40c, SOc. 60c and 75c. , To grow on will yield 1 a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high. $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock, 6-in. pots $1,25 to $1,50. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Begonia Luminosa, 4 in. pots, 10c. Begonia Zulu King, IVi in. pots, 2, 3, 4 plants in a pot, $5.00 per \W. We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in the country, 5)4, 6 in. pots, SOc, 75c, $1.00. Cineraria Hybrids, our so well known strain, 2M in. pots, $5,00 per 100; 3 in., 7c. Snapdragons, assorted, large. 2H in. pots, planted in pots out doors. $5.00 per 100. Adiantum Hybridum, or the improved Maiden Hair fern, 4 in., 15c. VincaVariegata, for stock, etc, large runners. 4 inch, 10c. Best White Geraniums, double, for stock, only 7c. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELPfflA, PA. For Prompt Shipment Per Per 100 lOCO Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case)$7.00 $60.00 8-10in.(225 bulbs to case) 9.60 85 00 Lilium Muitiflorum 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) 7.00 60.00 Giiinese Lilies Select size 3.50 30.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 River Street CHICAGO MenUon the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, ■ $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants, 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1,50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA- . 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each, 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers. 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. KENTIA rORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub. 36 inches high. $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a inches high, $3,50 each, 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a inches high, $4,00 each, 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H-inch, $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERNS, all varieties. $3,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. tub, 36 to 40 tub, 40 to 44 tub. 44 to 48 tub, 48 to 54 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. 806 The American Florist. Nov. /. WHAT EVERY CARNATION GROWER Really Needs is a True Rose Pink Carnation The PhUadelphia Pink is THE ONE. When we say that PHILADELPHIA is the ideal rose pink Carnation in every respect (color, productiveness, size of bloom, non-splitting calyx, length of stem, etc.), we state the plain, un- varnished truth. But we do not want you to take our word for it. Investigate for yourself, before you place the order. We want you to see it growing. Come to Detroit at any time during the season, and see for yourself about thirty-five thousand plants, as clean, as vig- orous, and as perfect as any you ever had the good fortune to have on your own place. PHILADELPHIA is a producer superior to many and second to none, its color is of that shade of rose pink, which sells at sight and which your aver- age lady customer would designate as "Perfectly Ivovely." Place your order early to insure early delivery and remember tliat you reserve tlie riglit to cancel it if upon seeing the Plliladelphia growing you conclude it is not up to your expectations. NOTK--Any florists' club wishing sample blooms, can have them by addressing a postal to the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Prices: $12.00 per 100;$100.00per 1000; 2500 at $95.00 per 1000; 5000 at $90.00 per 1000. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218 BETZ BLDG., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Heating- Greenhouse. Ed. American Florist: Please advise me the best method to heat a greenhouse with a thousand- foot hot water American Ideal furnace now in the house, where the boiler supplies 550 feet. It is about 20 feet from the greenhouse. The boiler, I think, is too high for direct radiation because the pipes would have to be in- cased under ground for a short dis- tance, which would place them lower than the boiler, thus hindering the cir- culation. However, the furnace is so constructed that a water coil could be installed. This would be three feet lower than the pipes under ground. The greenhouse is 20x30 feet, 9 feet high at the ridge. The walls are five feet high from the bottom of the con- crete foundation, three feet being of glass. The concrete extends six Inches below the ground and 18 above. Which would be the best method, the boiler or the hot water coil? The greenhouse stands five feet west of the residence. Could I heat direct from the boiler in the house, if the pipes, which are en- cased outside, should lie a few inches lower than the boiler by using a ma- chine or contrivance of some kind, such as a heat regulator, which would cause a forced circulation at all times? E. L. While it is not desirable to have a drop in the flow pipe it would hardly be appreciable in its effects, if not more than one foot, if proper air vents are provided. It would certainly be more satisfactory than to attempt to use a coil in the heater. To heat the house use one 3-inch flow pipe and fourteen 2-inch returns. While a 2-inch coil might be used, it should be in- creased to 214 inches outside of the boiler. In using so small a coil in the Chrysanthemums and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smitli & Go., "I^Z^ J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS boiler it will be well to attach a "gen- erator," or connect with the water system, either of which will benefit the circulation. If the flow pipes in the greenhouse can be carried four or five feet above the top of the boiler, and the level of the return is not much if any below the top of the boiler, a slight drop in the flow pipe, before it enters the greenhouse, will not make very much difference in the circula- tion. It would, however, benefit the circulation if a "generator" is connect- ed to the system and unless good re- sults are obtainable without one, the addition should be made. L. R. T. BATTLE Ceeek, Mich. — The following officers were elected at the recent meeting of the Battle Creek Horticul- tural Society : T. H. Puller, president (re-elected) ; C. E. Wheeler, first vice- president; E. A. Bush, second vice- president; Mrs. R. Holt, secretary; Grant Bennett, treasurer. The Chrysanthemiiin Manual By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price SO Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Sununerdale Avenue, CHICAGO ... - ILUNOIS. ^ '913- The American Florist. 807 You Can Only ^ Large Specimen Plants of CocosWeddeliana Our stock of Cocos Weddeliana this season is larger and better than ever, present devoting nearly an acre of glass to this variety alone. 2!4-in. pots, 6 inches high..!|!l.50 perdoz.; $10 00 per 100; $ 90 00 per 1000 3-iii.pots,8tol0incheshigh 2.00perdoz.; 16.00 per 100; 140.00 per 1000 5-in.pots, splendid plants, 18 to 24 inches high $0.75 each 7-in.pots, specimen plants, 30 to 36 inches high 2.50 each |- 9-in. pots, specimen plants, 36 inches high 6.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii The growing popularity of this pretty, graceful, hardy Palm has induced us to greatly extend our cultures of same and we are now in position to give exceptional values. You can recommend Phoenix Roebelenii to your customers as the best of all house plants; it will positively outlast all other varieties. We are at 4-in 5-in. 6-in, 8-in, 10-in 10-in, 12-in. pots, nicely characterized plants $6.00 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100 Each pots, 15 inches high, 18-inch spread $ 1.00 pots, W'l feet high, 2-foot spread 2.00 tubs, 2 feet high, 2-foot spread 3.00 tubs, 2to2li feet high, 21/2 -foot spread 6.00 tubs, 214 feet high, 3-foot spread 7.50 tubs, 3 feet high, 4-foot spread 10.00 For best values in Kentias as well as all cocos WEDDELIANA. other seasonable stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Inc •* 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE .ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. PRIMROSES Per 100 Obconica Alba, Rosea and San- guinea, 214-iii. pots $1 76 Obconica Gigantea, The Giant, 214- in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, $18.00 per 1000 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium field plants 4 00 Aspidistra, green leaves, 9-inch pots each, $1.00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 Cash or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention the American 1' torist when writing DAIUEDOllZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day. Fine plants, 6 inch, pot grown, 7 to 10 branches, $26.00 per lOU. Florist grade, especially selected, smooth and well rooted. English or French. HOME GROWN. Marie Le Graye, Charles X, Ludwig Spaeth. 60c each. Roses, Spireas, Shrubs, Vines, Perennials. Send for List. Wholesale Growers and Importers. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Manetti Rose Stocks Pot Lilacs Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, ?h. Mention the American Florist when writing American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 h^urs per day. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and WMtmani Ferns; 3in., 10c ; 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per lOO. Rex Begonia 2H-in.. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 808 The American Florist. Nov. /, Boston. CAKNATIONS ARE FINE. Carnations are now more plentiful and share the honors with chrysan- themums in popularity. Some of the carnations now coming to local sales- rooms will compare favorably with the best specimens seen at horticul- tural shows. The chrysanthemum season is advancing to a point where a number of the growers can send su- perb blooms to the market and the rivalry is keen on every hand. Vio- lets are in evidence to a greater ex- tent, but no one is forcing them at the present time and they will not be much in vogue for street wear until the weather is more crisp and their freshness is better assured. Roses in great variety and ample sup- ply are available. NOTES. The Boston Flower Exchange, Inc., held its annual meeting and banquet at the New American House Satur- day evening. Upward of 125 mem- bers and guests attended and the stockholders were gladdened by the declaration of a dividend of 10 per cent for the year ending September 30. The old board of directors was up for re-election, and there was an opposition ticket in the field, but the former won out, practically two to one. The after-dinner speaking was excellent, although informal, and sev- eral of the members gave an impromptu entertainment of a musical charac- ter. President William C. Stickel sat at the head table, surrounded by his associate directors. Treasurer George Cartwright, "William Nicholson, Alex. Montgomery, L. M. Mann, A. Christen- sen, S. J. Goddard, A. S. Parker and Eber Holmes. Edwin S. Morse, the corporation's accountant, was also present, and gave a flattering account of the company's financial status. It was voted to have a ladies' night next year. • The event that probably caused the most stir in the wholesale trade dur- ing the past week was the dissolu- tion of the Flower Growers' Sales Co., which has ceased to do business at its location on Park street. Several of the men who were interested in the organization have secured stalls in the Flower ExchaTige in Winthrop square. There had been a number of defections during the past year, and the dissolution had been anticipated for quite a while. Philip L. Carbone, of Boylston street, who has been on his usual summer trip abroad, returned recently just six months to a day from the time of his departure. He has spent most of the time in Italy and secured a number of garden ornaments in concrete and clay, such as garden seats, sun dials and fountains, quaint bits of terra cotta statuary, vases and other articles suit- able for large estates. The Boston Co-operative Flower Market, Inc., is to hold its annual meeting and dinner next Saturday evening at the Quincy House. Welch Bros, this week have re- ceived some of the finest carnations of the season, in a great profusion of varieties. D. Feldman, formerly of Winter street, has opened a new retail flower store at 19 West street. B. EXETEK, CALIF. — Plans have been completed for the chrysanthemum show, which will be held here Novem- ber 13-15. BBATTLEBOKO, Vt.— Hopkins, the Flor- ist, has opened for business on Main street in what was formerly the Ged- dis store. The establishment has been redecorated and is up to date in every respect. We offer for immediate delivery a fine stock of THE BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Assorted, like Vervaeneana Alba, Mme Van der Cniysen, Paul Weber, Empress of India, Pharallde Mathilde, Mme. Petrick, Mme. Jos. Vervaene, etc., etc Per doz. Per 100 Plants 12-14-in. in diameter. . . .$ 9.00 $55.00 '■ 14-16-in. ■' " .... 12.00 75.00 ■■ 16-l8-in. " " .... 18.00 " 18-20-in. " " .... 24.00 Dwarf or Miniature Azaleas Firefly, or Hexe and Chas. Encke, $4.80 per doz., $35.00 per 100. Lilium Harrisli. We still have a few thousand bulbs left, which we will supply at a special- ly low price to close out stock, as longr as stock remains unsold. It is fine stock, and bulbs are in prime condition. 7-9-ln. bulbs, 200 to the case, $15.00 per case; five-case lots, $14.00 per case. Lilium Giganteum, Cold Storase. Plant No- vember 1st to 15th for February ffowerine. 7-9-in. bulbs, 300 to the case, $18.00 per case. Lilium Giganteum, New Crop 7-9-in. bulbs 300to the case, .$15.75 per case. Lilium Longmorum Multiflorum, 7-9-in bulbs, 300 to the case, $15.00 per case. Lilium Candidum. 20-22 c/m bulbs, SS.OO per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. 13 c/m bulbs, $1.25 per 100, $9.00 per 1000: 14 c/m •■ bulbs. $1 50 per 100. $11.00 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths. 11-15 c/m bulbs. 2.000 to the case, J3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Freesias, Purity. Special price to close out. $10.00 per 1000. Freesias, French-grown, mammoth. 14 in. up. $7.50 per 1000. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. Special price to close out. $7.50 per 1000. Spanish Iris. Named Sorts. $5.00 per lOOD Extra Fine Specimen Ferns For Fall Trade Nephrolepis elegantissima. 6-in. pots. 50c each;8-in., $1.00 each; lO-in., $.'.00 to $2.50 each. Nephrolepis magnltica. The Lace Fern. Sin. pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis elegantissima compacta. VA-\a. pots, 25c each. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 6-in. pots. 50c ea. Nephrolepis Piersoni. 6-in. pots.Mc eaoh, Nephrolepis superbissima. 8-in. pots, $1.00 Nephrolepis Harrisii form of Bostoniensis. The finest of all the plain-leaved type. 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; lOin,, $2.00 each; 12-in., $4.00 and $5.00 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when leriMnfl Pittsfield, Mass. The veteran John White, who for 40 years has grown and sold flowers and plants not only to the people of this city but the surrounding towns and cities as well, has retired. He is now 72 years old, though were he not a man of unquestioned veracity no- body would believe it. He is yet rugged and strong and as cheerful as a boy just out of school. But he thinks that he deserves a rest and the neighbors say that he is on the sunny side of easy street. We trust that both he and his estimable wife will long be spared to enjoy the fruits of their in- dustry. Thomas Moore, who for 23 years has been with Mr. White, has assumed the management of the green- houses. Mr. Moore is a clever and in- telligent grower and doubtless will be successful. Luther W. Acheson has a neat range and a prosperous retail business on Hamlin street. Though he grows con- siderable good stock he has not enough to supply the demands of his growing trade and has of late been receiving shipments from the Albany Cut Flow- er Co. It is said that Thos. L. Low- den & Sons will hereafter devote more attention to vegetable growing than to flowers. The florists of this city seem pros- perous and no complaint is heard re- lating to the condition of business. Some changes are noted in the man- agement of several greenhouses but this has been brought about by the prosperity of several of the older flor- ists and not by hard times. It is said that R. Engelman & Son have taken over the greenhouses of F. I. Drake, on Appleton avenue. Mr. Engelman has already a neat range on Elm street and it is understood that his son will look after the Drake range. The Flower Shop, located at 40 Fenn street, near the postoflice, is a good retail store and seems prosperous. A. F. P. Chrysantheamms Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ing standard varieties. Write for prices. Shermervllle, 111. F. F. SCHEEL, MentiOK the American Florist when writing WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettlas, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, Illinois Houston, Tex. — Orange. Swan of Dallas, formerly of the Texas Seed Co., will enter the employ of the Moers Seed Co., November 1. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds ffla°.?on Guadalupe, Cal. Mention the American Florist when loriMng LACONIA, N. H. — The New Hamp- shire Horticultural Society held its an- nual meeting here October 22-24. The following ofiicers were elected : C. W. Barker, Exeter, president; J. T. Har- vey, Pittsfield, vice-president; Stan- ley K. Lovell, Goffstown, secretary- treasurer; J. H. Gourley, E. B. Park- er and F. A. Badger, executive com- mittee. i i 1913- The American Florist. 809 O Jfo 1:1 1 d «s^ FRESH COLLECTED STOCK JUST ARRIVED Cattleya Gigas, Anuusl llowerinu type. Sanderlana. Majumotb flowering i\pe of sprink'. Cattleya Labiata. Special collection in nowerinc season for dark (lowers, well leaved. Dormant leads. Send tor prices. I'otted plants in Sheath also ready. Orders taken now for early k rowing Spring stock. Freeman Orchid Co. G. L Fr«man. Manager. FALL RIVER, MASS. r Robert Craig Co... I a^^. PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. llHarkei and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O. Berlin, N. J. WilUamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; good medium plants, $3.00 per 100. E.\tra strong California, $4.00 per lOO; good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-incb pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilaz, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list, Wood Brothers, ¥^ FISHKILL York PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants joh::n^ scooror Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing First Aid to Buyers Fall Price I,ist, Best Things in Roses. ^\ rrni r floral cohmny*^ Ittntion th« Amerioan Floriat token writing Trade Directory PUCK: 93^0. poatpoid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B o x: w o o r> Just Received Our Fall Importation WINDOW BOX 36 m. lonS planted with 10 plants of Bush Box 12-ln. size. Wees on Pyramid and Globe Box include trees planted in nice green tubs. If wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramid Shaped Ready November 1st 2H feet high $2.00 $3.75 3 feet high 2.50 4.50 4 feethigh 4.50 8.00 Bush Shaped These do not come in tubs Each Doz. Per 100 12 in $0.40 $ 4.00 $30.00 18 in 60 6.50 24 in 1.00 10.00 GLOBE SHAPED TRIMMED Each Pair Each IS in. high. 15 in. dia $2.75 $5.00 24 in. high, 24 in. dia.. $5.50 IS in. high, 18 in. dia 3.50 6.50 Pair $10.00 Stems Each 36 in. Crowns, 24 in $7.00 45 in. Crowns, 26 in 7.50 45 in. Crowns, 28 in 8.00 Stems 30 in BAY TREES STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED Pair Stems Each Pair $13.00 45 in Crowns, 30 in $10.00 $18.00 14.00 48 in. Crowns, 34 in 12.00 22.00 15.00 48 in. Crowns, 40 in 15.00 28.00 Dwarf Standards Each Pair Crowns24in. $7.00 $13.00 Pyramidal Shaped Each Pair 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter at base $ 8.00 $15.00 6 ft. high, 26 in. diameter at base lO.OO 18.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. ORCHIDS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, . CONN. CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana GERANIUMS SPECIAL PRICE NOW. Per 100 Natt, Grant, Buchner,2-in. pots $1.50 Poitevine, Viaud and Montmort, 2-in 1 75 Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-in 2 00 Lupines, 2-in 2.00 Double Giant Alyssum, 2-in 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), $2.50 per 1000; 10,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. 810 The American Florist. Nov. Index to Advertisers. 805 798 796 Advance Co The.... 819 Allen J K 791 Alpha Floral Co.... 797 American Importing Co 7S6 American Spawn Co 8U4 AmlingECCo 787 Andersons A 797 Angermueller G H. 788 AphineMfgCo 817 Archias Floral Co.. 8i 0 Aschmann Godfrey Atlanta Floral Co.. Auburn dale Gold Fish Co Bassett&Washburn 782 Batavia Greenhouse Co 787 Baur Window Glass Co 819 Baversdorfer H 796 Beaven E A 796 Begerow's 798 BergerBros 789 BerningH G 788 BertermannBrosCo 798 Black Chas 809 Blackistone Z D... 799 Bobbink & Atkins.. 802 BoddingtonAT .... 793 Bodger J & SonsCo. 11 BolandJBCo 797 BolgianoJ&Sons... U BoweM A 797 Bragg Ross 797 Bramley &Son .... 800 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 792 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 798 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 792 Brown Bros & Co.. 8u0 Bruns H N Buchbinder Bros... 819 BuckbeeH W 800 BudlongJ A 787 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell theWoods- man Co 796 California Florists.. 800 CampConduif Co .. Ill Chicago Carn Co.. I 787 Chicago House Wrecking Co 818 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 799 Clay&Son 816 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 799 Conard & Jones Co, Cooke GeoH Consumers Ferti- lizer Co Cotsonas Geo & Co, Cowee W J Coy H CSeedCo... Craig Robt Co 797 816 796 819 II 809 CritchellCE 789 Cunningham Jos H. 807 Dailledouze Bros... 807 DarbeeRC 784 DardsChas 798 DeamudJBCo 783 Denaiffe&Son 792 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co HI Dietsch A &Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 817 Dillon J L 808 Dorner F&Sons... 809 DreerHA...III807 820 DuerrChas A 800 Dunlop JohnH 799 Edwards Fold Box. 810 Elastic-LykeCo.... 820 Emmans Geo M..., 807 Erne&Klingel 785 Everetlda 783 EyresHG 799 Fish Henry Seed Co 803 Fisher Peter 803 Florists' Hail Assn. 810 FordMC 791 Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franklin Davis Nursery Co 802 Franzen FO 806 Freeman Mrs J «... 800 Freeman Orchid Co 809 III II 810 818 II 807 II Freies DominickC. 787 FromentHE 791 Galvin Thos F 799 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co IV GasserJMCo 799 Geny Bros 800 Giblin&Co 819 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline III Grand Rapids Floral Co 800 Grimm & Gorly .... 798 GudeBros 798 Guttman & Raynor Inc 791 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 802 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 793 Heacock Jos Co ... . 809 Heinecken Otto II Heinl]ohn& Son.. 797 Henderson A &Co. 8j5 Herr Albert M 807 Herrmann A 816 Hess & Swoboda ... 800 Hews AH&Co.... lit Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill D Nursery Co.. 802 HoerberBros 787 HoftmeisterFloCo. 789 Holm & Olson 79S Holton &HunkelCo 788 Home Cor School... Ill Hooker HM Co.... 818 Hrudka L Pottery Co Hurff EdgarT Igoe Bros Illinois Pipe Mfg Co Isbell S M& Co... Jackson & Perkins . Johnson WW & Son Jones Percy KastingWFCo ..I 789 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 800 Kellogg Geo M 799 Kelway&Son.793 794 795 Kennicott Bros 787 Kervan Co The 791 Kessler WA 791 Kift Robt 799 Kiraberlin Seed Co The 804 King Construct Co. 815 KohrAF Ill Komada Bros 820 KramerlN&Son.. Ill Krier Nick Boiler Co 820 Kroeschell Bros Co. 820 Kruchtenjohn 787 KuehnC A 788 KuhlGeo A 808 Kyle & Foerster LaCrosse Floral Co. X.ager & Hurrell.... Landreth Seed Co.. Lange A Lea Henry L 796 Leborius JJ 797 Leedle Floral Co... 809 Leistner Oscar 787 Lemon Oil Co — Leonard Seed Co Loechner Bros . . Lord&BurnhamCo 815 McCallum.Co 789 McConnell Alex.... 797 McGee Walters.... 816 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 797 Matthewson JE.... 798 May &CoLL 797 MeconiPauI 791 Memphis Flower Shop 800 Meredith The Flow- er&VegCo 806 Mette Henry 804 Milwaukee Boiler ' Co 819 MoningerJ C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 791 Morehead.MJgCo... 817 Mt Gilead Pottery Co HI MuUanphy Florists. 80O MuUer Adolph 802 787 ;98 809 It 797 816 79^ 793 SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. 54 and %, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 151bs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH fi McCLEMENTS, Florists. S936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Jf ention the American Florist when v>rUi»g Murray Samuel 798 Myers Florist 800 Nat Flo B of Trade. 819 New England Nur- series.. 802 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 791 N y Stable Manure Co 816 Nicholas JohnS.... 800 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 816 Niessen Leo Co 789 North Shore Floral Co 786 Oechslin Frank 803 Ohio Hort Society.. 778 Ostertag Bros ... . 799 PalezPaulM 800 Palmer W J & Son . 798 Park Floral Co 798 Peacock Dahlia Farms 809 PedrickGeo aSon. II Pennock-MeehanCo 791 Penn the Florist.... 798 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 800 Pierce FO Co 818 Pierson AN (Inc).. 809 Pierson FR Co... I 808 Fieters & Wheeler Seed Co 792 793 Pillsburyl.L 810 Podesta&Baldocchi 799 Poehlmann Bros Co 780 781 Pollworth C C Co I 788 799 Portland Flower Store 799 Prairie State Phos- phate Co 817 Pulverized Manure Co 816 QuakerCity Machine Works 818 Raedlein Basket Co 786 Randall A L Co.... 786 Randolph & Mc Clements 810 Rawlings Elmer.... 809 Ready Reference... 811 Reed & Keller 816 Regan Ptg House... 818 Reid Edw 789 Reinberg Geo 787 Reinberg Peter 783 Rice Bros 788 Rice Co. M 791 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 800 Rdhnert Waldo II Rolker Aug & Sons. 803 Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 788 SaakesO C 799 Saltford'Flowr Shop 800 ScbeelFF 808 Schiller, the Florist. 800 Schillo Adam 818 Schlatter .W & Son. 810 SchlingMax 798 Schmidt J C 809 Schwake Chas & Co 790 ScottJohn 809 ScullySteel&IronCo817 Seattle Seed Co ... . 793 SharpPartridge&Co 820 Sheridan Walter F. 791 Siebrecht George C 791 Situation & Wants.. 777 Skidelsky S S & Co. 806 Smith A W&Co... 799 SmithED&Co 806 Smith & Hemenway 815 Smith Henry 800 Smith Wm C 788 Smith W&T Co... I Southerton RJ I StoothoSH ACo... 817 Storrs&sHarrison... 805 StumppGeoM 799 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 819 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 818 Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed & Floral Co 797 Thorburn J. M & Co 793 TottyCbasH 809 Turkey Creek Nurs. 802 Van Waveren Gt. & Kruijff 802 Van Zanten Rutgerd V 802 Vaughan:AL'&Co. 785 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 803 809 819 Vick's Sons James.. 803 Vincent RJr I Virgin U J 800 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 800 Wallace FD 810 Waller The L D Seed Co 808 Ward&Co. RM... II Weber Fred C 799 Weber FH 800 Weiland& Risch... 787 Welch Bros 789 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 803 Wietor Bros 784 787 Wilson RG 797 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 788 WittboldGCo. .797 801 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 800 Wood Bros 809 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young John 790 Young & Nugent... 797 Zech & Mann 787 Ziska Jos 787 11 Model Extension Carnation Support Made vpith two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '9« GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. j Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmentguaranteed I IGO£BROS. 1 1 266 N. 9th St. V BROOKLYN. N. T. Nolossifyoul mend yourl split carn a-f tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000| postpaid. Wm. Schlatter £ Son. BEFORE • AFTER 422 Main St., Sprlngfleld.Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing 1 / \ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / L A Record To Be Proud Of The riorists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. FLOiqAN D.WMjLACE HSURANCESERVl INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUUSING nHONE WABASM SAO CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended with Plllsbury Carnation Staple We find it yery satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't set alon; without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbnrg,Dl. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. h. R. 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 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. Glilcago t9'3- The American Florist. 811 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ANTIRRHINUMS. ASPIDISTRAS. White Antirrhinum, fine 3-lnch pot plants, M per 100. P. Walker & Co., 634 South Fourth Ave., Louisville. Ky. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarla excelsa. glauca and compacta from 75c to $1.50 each; Glauca from ?1 to $2 each; Compacta from ?1 to $2 each. Extra large specimens of all varieties, from $2 to 54 each. Poehlmunn Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucarla excelsa, 3, 4 and 5 tiers, 5, 5% and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16. 18 and 20 inches high, 35c, 40c, 60c. eOc, and 7Bc each; 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 inches, 51 to ?1.50 each. Ko- busta Compacta, 6-in., $1.25 to $1.60. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarla excelsa, 2 to 3 tiers, 8 to 10 Ins., 4Sc each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 ins., 60c each; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 ins., 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Araucarias, excelsa, 4-in., $6 per doz. ; 5-in., 3-4 tiers, $9 per doz.; 6-in., $11. Excelsa com- pacta, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Cbieago. Araucarla excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & HuDkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaulsee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosns, 214-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 2y2-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Spren- geri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2y2-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus Sprengeri, grown 5,721 ft. above sea level, are the plants that give results, be- cause they have the fibre roots; they start quick; they ship well; 150,000 ready now, 2%-ln. pots, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000, as big as any 3- inch you ever got. We pay the express on or- ders of $5 or more. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100: $55 per 1,000; 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000; 21^- In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, extra strong, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000. Asparagus Spren- geri seedlings, $1 per 100; $5 per 1,000. Ex- press prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Green- houses, ^Denver, Colo. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Scandens de- flesus, 8-in.. 50c each. Sprengeri, baskets, ex- tra large, $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago Asparagus plumosus. 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., 6c; 4-in., $10 per 100. Spren- geri, 2%-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $12.50; Sprengeri, 2M!-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., $12.50. HENKY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ____^ Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves to a plant; variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co.» Morton Grove, 111. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, $3 per doz.; green, 5-in., 35c each; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c; plants, 75c up. Variegated, 15c per leaf; plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Aspidistras, green, 9-in. H. Cunningham, Delaware, pot, $1 Ohio. each. Jos. Asipdistras. C. C. Pollworth Co. Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubag Japonica, each. Julius Roebrs bushy Co., plants, 35c to Rutherford, N. $2.50 J. AZALEAS. Azaleas, assorted like Vervseneana alba, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Paul Weber, Empress of India, Pharalide Mathilde, Mme Petrick, Mme. Jos. Vervsene, etc., 12-14 ins., $9 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16 ins., $12 per doz.; $75 per 100; 16-18 ins., $18 per doz.; 18-20 ins., $24 per doz. Dwarf miniature azaleas. Firefly or Hexe and Chas. Bncke. $4.80 per doz.; $35 per 100. P. K. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Azaleas, Vervseneana, 12-in., 75c each; 14-in. , $1; 16-in.. $1.25; 18-in., $1.50: 26-in.. $4. Mme. Petrick, 12-in., $1; 16-in., $1.50; 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckhaute. 12-in., 75c: 14-in.. $1; le-in., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in., $1.75. Niobe, 12-in.. 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 26-in., $4. Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.25: 18-in,. $1.50; 20-in., $1.75; 22-in., $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Azaleas, Vervseneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Empress of India, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner, Llewellyn, Niobe and Mme. Petrick, 12-14 inch, $7.50 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16 inch, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. P. Kast- ing Co., 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe, full of buds, 50c, 60c, TSe. $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard or tree shaped, 36 in. stems, crowns 24 ins., $7 each; $13 per pair; 45 in. stem, crown 26 in., $7.50 each; $14 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 28 in., $8 each; $15 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 30 in., $10 each: $18 pair; 48 in. stem, crown 34 in., $12 each; $22 per pair; 48 in. stem, crown 40 in., $15 each; $28 pair. Dwarf standards, 30 in. stem, crown 24 ins., $7 each; $13 pair. Pyramid shaped, 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter, $8 each; $15 pair; 6 ft., 26 ins. diam., $10 each; $18 pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bay trees, 12-14 stem, 18-in. crown, $4 each 2 ft., stem, 12-in. crown, $4; 2 ft., stem, 18-in crown, $5; 1 ft., stem, 24-26-in. crown, $6; 3 ft., 20-22-in. crown, $6; 3 ft. stem, 26-in. crown, $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roebrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100: 4-in., 10c and 15c. Zulu King, 2^-in., $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 5% and 6-in., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Hex Begonias, 2yi-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J^^ Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BOXWOODS. Boxwood, pyramidal shaped, 2% ft., $2 each; $3.75 pair; 3 ft., $2.50 each; $4.50 pair; 4 ft., $4.50 each; $8 pair. Bush shaped, 12 ins., 40c each; $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; IS in., 60c each; $6.50 per doz.; 24 ins., $1 each; $10 per doz. Globe shaped, 15 ins., 15 ins. diam., $2.75 each; .$3 per pair; 18 ins.. IS in. diam., $3.50 each; $6.50 per pair; 24 ins., 24 in. diam., $5.50 each; $10 per pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boxwood, bush, 10 ins., 25c each; 1 ft., 30c; 1% ft., 50c; 2 ft., $1. Pyramid, 3 ft., $3; 4 ft., $3.50; 4y, ft.. $4.S0. Obelisk, 5 ft., $12. Pyramid, 5 ft., $5 to $6. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. BULBS. Bulbs, narcissus (Dutch) Golden Spur, mother bulbs, $19; Victoria, $11; Poeticus, $5.50; Sir Watkins, first size, $12. Lilium For- mosum, 6-8-inch (350 to case) $35 per 1,000; 8-9-inch (225 to ease) $70. Lilium Harrlsii, 7-9-inch (200 to case) $75 per 1,000. Callas, 1%-114-inch, $45 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, Special, 14 ctm. and up (1,000 to case) $10 per 1,000. Grand Soliel d'Or (Yellow Paper White) (1,000 to case) $17 per per 1,000. Kelzerskroon, $11.50; La Reine. .?6.50. Proserpine, $21; Vermillion Brilliant, $18.75. Tulips (double) Lord Beaconsfleld, $16 per 1,000. Late tulips. Breeders, $12 per 1,000; Bouton d'Or, $10; Gesneriana, $11. Chinese narcissus, select, $27.50 per 1,000. Preesias: French, mammoth, $9 per 1,000; 1st size, $7; California. 1st qual., $3.50; Purity, extra select, $20; select, $15; Hybrids (all colors mixed), $65. Roman hyacinths, white, 11-15 ctm., $30 per 1,000. Gladiolus, Blushing Bride, $6 per 1,000; Peach Blossom, $8. Iris, Spanish, best named, $6 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9 inch, 200 to case, $15 per case; 5-case lots. $14 per case. Lili- um giganteum, cold storage, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $18 per case. Lilium giganteum, new crop, 7 9 inch, 300 to case, $15.75 per case. Lilium Longiflorum multiflorum, 7-9 inch, 30O to case, $15 per case. Lilium Candidum, 20- 22 ctms.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctms., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 14 ctms., $1.50 per 100; $11 per 1,000. White Roman hyacinths, 11-15 . ctms., 2,000 to case, .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Freesias. Purity, $10 per 1,000; French grown, mammoth, =4 inch up, $7.50 per 1,000. Ber- muda Buttercup Oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Span- ish iris, named sorts, $5 per 1,000. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, Liliupi Giganteum, 7-9-inch (300 to case) $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10-inch (225 to case), $9.50 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Multiflorum, 7-9-inch (300 to case), $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Chinese lilies, select size, .53.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. A Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Lilium Pormosum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case. $8.50 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 200 to case, $10 per 100: $90 per 1,000. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 8-9 inch, 250 to case, $8 per 100: $70 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 20O to case, $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 383 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Bulbs. Freesia Retracta Alba. % to %-incb diam., 60c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Lilium Har- risii. 5 to 7 Inch cir., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 6-7 inch, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 7-9 inch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1.000. Roman hyacinths, 12-15, $3 per 100; $28 per 1.000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13-15, $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout If. 812 The American Florist. Nov, I »o^!! ^' Jyacmths, separate colors or mUeil, $2.10 per 100; ?20 per 1,000. Tulips, fine mi.ie.l TOc per 100; $6 per 1,000; Superfine, mixed, 80c per 100; $6.50 per 1,000. James Vick-a Sons, Rochester, N. Y. j.^H,"'^^ Yellow Paper White (Narcissus Soliel ?,2m l""^ ^m"'"?.' .*l-25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Arthur T Boddington, 342 West 14th at., New York Cit.y. Bulbs, lilium multiforum, L. giganteum. For R„f,^h' M ^ advertisement on second coyer page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New o„5"!?^i J''J'^^''^^ ""^ Chinese lilies, French 2Sq^ w''''^'"'"^^- ^'^^^^ Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Phnadelph^a.*"" ^""^ ^''^°"'- ^'"'^'' ^"''' ^"'■■ Bulbs. Gt. van Waveren and Kruijff, Sass- enheim. Holland. Bulbs, fine lot Lilium Formosnms, 6 to 8 inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. ■ l , oj. Ri!f,?"'Bh-,®U ,®V-^™<''^''y & Co., 1215 Beta Bldg., Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. ^l^Sli?" Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from l.OOO. Martin & Forbes Co., Portland, Oregon, S ? ^^.¥- ^,?J^^ * Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. . "•. 1 nm I'Sin P5ila?elPl"a, $12 per 100; $100 per I'SSS' \^2J-^ *85 per 1,000; 5,000 at $90 per 1,000; 10,000 at $80 per 1,000. S. S. Skidel- ski & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Carnations, 10,000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at $5 per 100. Discount made on large orders. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. *^ ' Carnations, Enchantress, strong plants, So5 P^r 1,000. 0. C. PoUworth Co!, Milwaukee, Wis. * Carnation Pink Peerless, dark pink. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 500 strong, field-grown Winsor carnations, $5 per 100. M. M. Michael, Dansville, New York. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. billon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, bnsh plants of chrysanthe- mums, pompons and single standard varieties, 61.4-in., 3oc each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-ln. 60c each; $5 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $7 per doz.: 8-Jn., $1 to $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, fleld-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Chrysanthemums, pompons, 5-in., yellow and dbl. white, $2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-ln., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Clirysanthemums, fine healthy stock plants: leading varieties. F. F. Scheel, Shermerville, Clumps of Smith's Advance, Unaka, $20 per 1,000; $2.50 per 100. Charles M. Weaver, Ronks, Pa. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, large 3-ln., $3.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown, Pa. Cinerarias, 2%-in., 60c doz.; $3 per 100. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cineraria Hybrida, 2%-ln., $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlladel- phia. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. CYCLAMEN. Crotons in variety, 4-in., $5 per doz.; 3-in., Z5c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, CYCLAMEN PLANTS, mixed. 4-inch, 15c and 20c; 5-inch, extra fine, 35c and 40c; 6-inch, 75c. Cash, please. R. J. SOUTHERTON, Cyclamen Specialist. HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. My plants took 1st and 2nd prizes for the last two years in Chicago. CYCLAMEN, Mile High Strain. Fine plants In bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 3-inch at 10c; 4-inch at 25c; o-mch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Cyclamens, assorted or separate colors, Wands- bek strain. Crimson King and Excelsior, 5-in., ILPf,"^ doz.; 6-in., $9. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ' DAISIES. Winter flowering Shasta daisies. Here Is a money maker for you. Heavy plants, 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. DRACAENAS. Dracajna fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz.; indi- visa, 3-in., $0 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz. 6-in., $1 each; 7-ln., $1.25 each. Victoria, 7-in., 20 1?^- ^^^' ?* ^'^'^^< 8-in., 3 ft. high, $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place Chi- cago^ ' 400 Dracaena indivisa, 2-in. large plants, .'°*-'., °'^^,?. ?"= '°°™- H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Draciena indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.50. Poehl- mann _Bros._ Co.^ Morton Grove, 111. Ti^w'^?,^'*'"'^' 2"*°'' ?2"per 100, large plants, H., W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per loa Elmer Bawlings, Olean, N. Y. FERNS. ' ^ HARDY FERNS. , ., . i „ Bach Per 10 100 Adiantum Ped., maidenhair. .$0.10 $0.70 $6.00 Aspldium, wood fern 10 70 6 00 Onoclea Sensibilis, sensitive fern j^q 50 ^ qq Onoclea Strutiopteris, Ostrich fern jq .90 8.00 Osmunda, cinnamon fern 10 80 7 00 T T^K?r^T*;^''t^,?.c?.e^<''^'P"™ catalogue mailed free. LTIDVIG MOSBAEK, Ferndale, Askov. Minn. SURE TO PLEASE. Scottii Ferns, 5 14 -in. pots, $3.50 per doz., ^".""S.nP^""*^- English ivy, large leaf, 4-ln. pots, $8 per 100; 2 and 3 plants to pot. Eng- lish ivy, variegated white and green, out of 3-in. pots, $7 per 100. Japanese honeysuckle variegated, $1 per doz. Clematis paniculata seedlings, $1 per lOO. Glaucoma, out of 2-in. pots, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, double white fringed edge petunias, white only, $1 per 100. SAMUEL V. SMITH 3323 Goodman Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ,„Fe''5^' Boston, 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Larger specimens. $2, $2.50 and up each. Hanging baskets, $9 per doz.; extra large baskets, $3 and $4 each. Assorted ferns for dishes 2-in $3 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-in., $2 per doz Whlt- 5'*'"^„|-'?-,?2 .PS"^ "oz- The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Neph. Blegantissima, e-in., 50c each- 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Neph. mag- niflca, 5-in., 50c each. Elegantissima Com- pacta, 3%-in., 25c each. Bostoniensis, 6-in., 60c each. Piersoni, 6-in., 50c each. Superb- issima, 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bos- toniensis, 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2; 12-in. $4 and $5. F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. FERNS. Small ferns for fern dishes, fine 2-inch stock, 1?^ best varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per BDW. D0B6E COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago, or Glen Ellyn, 111. Ferns, Scottii, Whitmani and Harrisii, 5V> and 6-in., 35c to 60c. Boston, 6-in., 40c and 50c. Scotti, 4%-in., 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c Giatrasl, 5, 5% and 6-ln., 25c, 30c, 40c and 50c. Large Falcatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smithl, 4-ln., 25(r. Ferns for dishes, iVa- in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt, 5-in., 25c each: $3 per doz.; e-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 ea?h. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $7 per lOO; 4-ln., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Grom- well. Conn. FOR SALE — Good stock Adiantum Crow- eanum, 3V4-in., $10 per 100. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGONS, 3%-in., $5 per 100; 214-ln., $4 per luo. P. B. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y. Table ferns, best assortment of varieties, 2%-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. 60O or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St,-; Chicago, 111. ' BOSTON FBKNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, Boston and other varieties of ferna, 4-in., $15 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Perns for dishes, all varieties, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paipesville, Ohio. Ferns, Boston and Whitman!, 3-ln., 10c; 4-ln., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Perns, John Scott, Rutland Hd. and B. 46th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. FIcus Pandurata, 6-In., $3.50 each. Ficus elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 6-in., 60c each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Fiscus elastica, 5% and 6-in., 35c to 50c; 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. MME. SALLEROI, well rooted cuttings, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Immediate delivery. BDW. DOEGB COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. or Glen Ellyn, 111. GERANIUMS, Poitevine, RIcard, Nutt. Doyle and Rose geraniums, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. EDWARD WALLIS, Berlin, N. J. Geranium Salleroi, Stock plants, 3-in., 75e per doz.; $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, RIcard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-In., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, 2-ln., $1.50 per 100; Poitevine, Viaud, Montmort, 2-in., $1.76 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, fl2.60 per 1.000. RIcard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, Geraniums. E^ Vincent, Jr! & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. GREENS. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Fancy boxwood sprays. Let us quote yon. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 121 7th St., Pltts- burgh. Pa. Greens, Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala- Wild smilax, best quality. Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials. Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Dianthus, Sweet William, Forget-me-not, Fox- glove, Hollyhocks, etc., 3-in. pot plants, $5 per 100; seedlings. $1 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hardy perennials, foxgloves, gaillardlas, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflow- er, hardy pinks, calllopsis, daisies (bellis), ' $2.50 per 1,000; 10,000 for $10. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, fleld-grown, nice, short, well branched, averaging from three to sis branches, $10 per 100; $15 per 100; $17 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Hydrangeas, 4 leads up, 6-in., $3.60 per doz. and $4.20. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19^3- The American Florist, 813 Hydrangea Otaksa, l-'rcnch vara., 6-ln.. 35c to 60c, pot grown; Bii, t), 7 and 8-ln., very flue. 2Sc, 3Uc. 40c, 00c. 7Bc and $1. Godfrey Asc- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangeas, Otak.sn, 3-iu.. at |6 per 100; -tin., at $12.50. Arborescens, 3-ln., $5 per 100; 7-ln.. 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Kapld^, Mich. Hydrangea Ostaksa, for Etistor and Decora- tion Day. a-ln., pots plants, 7 to 20 branches, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark New York. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy, 2-ln., \1 per lOO; $15 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. IRISES. IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, strictly trne; 1,000 strong divisions for sale, $10 per 100; $80 per l.OOO. The Park Floral Company, Den- ver, Colo. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.B0 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N, J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert. Waudsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PL, New York. Lily of the valley. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., Horticultural Importers and Exporters, 90-92 West Broadway, New York. From storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1.000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-12 W. Madison St., Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Mjtiti. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 ins., $25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 Ins., $35 per 100. Adolf Muller, Norristown, Pa. Nursery Stock: Pot lilacs, home grown, Ma- rie Le Graye, Charles X, Ludwig Spaeth, 60c each. Roses, Spireas, shrubs, vines, perennials. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Ne^Yark, New York. Nursery stock, grape fruit, oranges, pecans, fruit and ornamental trees. Turkey Creek Nurseries, Box 9, Macclenny, Fla. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- establlshed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, first collected stock just arrived. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4^ and 5-inch, 20 to 25 In. high, 36c to 50c; 5H-ineh, 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-in., made-up, $2.50 to $3; 5-inch combination, 3 plants to pot? 25 to 30 ins., $1. Belmoreana, 4iA-in., 25c to 35c; 5y2-in. to 6-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-inch pot, 75c to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20c and 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms, Cocos Weddeliana, 214-in., 6 ins. high, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 3-in., 8 to 10 ins., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000; 5-ln., 18-20 ins., 75c each; 7-in., 30-36 Ins., $2.50 each; 9-in.. 36 ins., $5 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 4-in.. '$6 per doz.: $50 per 100; 5-in.. 15 ins. high. $1 each; 6-in., \Vi ft., $2; 8-in. tubs, 2 feet, $3: 10-in.. 2 to 2% ft., $6; 10-in., 2% ft., $7.60; 12-in.. 3 ft., $10 each. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Cliest- nnt St., Philadelphia. Pa. Palms and general decorative plants, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. PALMS. Kcntia Belmoreana Size Loaves lit. Each Doz. 100 2-ln. 4 8-lu. $ 1.00 $12.00 3-ln. 4-5 8-lll-iu. 2.O1) 15.00 4-ln. 4-5 12-ln. 4.!)0 30.00 5-in. 6-6 lB-18-ln. 0.00 50.00 0-lu. 0-7 18-201U. $1.00 12.00 U-ln., strong, B-6 20-22-ln. l.DO 18.00 7-ln., strong, C-7 22-24-iH. 2.00 24.00 7-ln., strong. 0-7 2U-28-ln. 2.60 30.00 Kentia Forsteriana Size Leaves Ht. Each Doz. 100 2-ln. 4 8-10-ln. $1.50 $12.00 3-lu. 4-5 12-14-ln. 2.00 16.00 4-in. 4-5 14-10-lu. 4.50 35.00 5-in. 5-0 10-18-in. 8.00 50.00 5-lu., strong, 5-0 20-24-ln. .$0.75 9.00 8-ln.. stroug, 6-U 48-50-in. 0.00 Made-up — Each e-ln., 3 In a pot, 18-22. high. $1.00 and $1.50 7-in.. 3-4 in a pot. 24-30 in. high.. 2.50 8in.. 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high.. 6.00 10-ln., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high.. 10.00 12-ln., 4-5 in a pot. 62-70 In. high.. 15.00 Specimens, O'/i-ft. high, 4 in a tub.. 18.00 Specimens, 7M!-ft. high, 4 in a tub.. 25.00 Phoenix Recliuata. 2 ft. 8 in. high Bach $1.50 Phoenix Canariensis. 9-ln. 50-54 in. high $8.00 10-inch, 5 ft. high 9.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each Doz. 4-incb $ 6.00 6-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong 18.00 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-inch, extra strong 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong 5.00 Areca lutescens, 3-in.. 3 plants to pot, $2 per doz.; 4-in., $3; e-in., $1.50 each. Cocos Weddeliana, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-in., .$2.50 per doz. Latania Borb., 2-in., $6 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana. Size Height No. Leaves Each Doz. 4-in. pot, 12 to 15 in., — 35c $4.20 6-in. pot, 28 to 30 in., 6-7 $1.60 7-in. pot, 34 to 36 in., 6-7 2.60 8-in. pot, 36 to 46 in., 6-7 3.50 to 4.00 9-in. tub, 54 to 60 in.. 6-7 7.00 Specimens, prices on application. Kentia Forsteriana. 4-in. pot, 15 to 18 in., — 35c $4.20 6-in. pot, 34 to 36 in., 6 1.50 7-in. pot, 36 to 40 in., 6 2.50 8-in. pot, 46 to 50 in., 6-7 4.00 8-in. pot, 52 to 54 in., 6-7 5.00 9-in. tub, 56 to 62 in., 6-7 6.00 Specimens in 10 and 12 inch tubs, $10.00 to $15.00. Made Up Kentia Belmoreana in Tubs. Size Height No. of plants Each 7-in. tub, 22 to 24 in. 3 to 4 $2.50 7-in. tub, 26 to 28 in. 4 3.50 Made Up Kenita Forsteriana in Tubs. 6-in. pot, 24 to 26 in. 3 1.00 6-in. pot, 30 to 34in. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, 30 to 34 in. 3 2.50 8-in. tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.60 8-in. tub, 44 to 48in. 4-5 6.00 9-in. tub, 48 to 54 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 64 to 56 in. 8-9 10.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs, 5^^ to 6^ feet, 8 to 9 plants, $15.00 to $20.00. Cocos Wed., 3-in., $15 per 100. Areca lutes- cens, 6-in., $1.50 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6- in., $1 to $1.50 each. POEHLMANN, BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-in.. 20 to 24 inches, $1 each; 6-in., 24 to 28 ins.. $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 inches. $2.50; 7-in., 36 Ins., $3.75; 8-in., 42 Ins., $6 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 36 Ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 ins., $3.60; 8-ln., 40 to 44 Ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 Ins., $5; S-in., 48 to 54 ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwauteee, Wis. PANSIES PANSIBS — 800,000 Brown's Giant Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors. Lord Beaconsfield, Giant Yellow. $3 per l.OOO. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. 150,000 PANSY SEEDLINGS. Our Mile High Strain. Strong outdoor plants, $5 per 1.000. Ready now. Nothing better grown. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Homer's Superb Prize Pansies, mixed, strong stocky plants, $2.60 per 1,000; $1.25 per 500. Frank Danley, Macomb, 111. Pansy plantH. extra flue plants from the choicest of Imported seed, $3.50 per 1,000. Get our prices on large lots. Express prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. II. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. PANDANUS. Pandanua Veltchll, 6-ln., $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2 to $2.50 each. Pochlmann Bros. Co., Mor- to-i Crove, III. Pandanus Veltchii, 4-in., $6 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham Pl.ace, Chi- cago^ PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure" gives information on peony history, soil and plants to use; bow and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive plant- ing of really valuable peonies ever gathered to- gether under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateurs simply as a red. white and pink peony, then send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also is- sue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales. 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything you need mailed on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 1.8. Springfield, Ohio. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices, Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPERS. Celestial pepers, strong, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in., $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peppers, Cluster, 2%-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., in well-colored fruit, to make room, $10 per 100; Celestial peppers, 2y2-in., $3 per MO. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Peppers, Celestial, with fruit. 5-in., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. , Celestial peppers and Jerusalem Cherries, strong, 4-in., at $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers. Geo. A. Kuhl, Fekin, III, PHYSOSTEGIA. Physostegla Virginica, strong field-grown di- visions, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Great for cut flowers. Terms, cash. W. E. King, Little Silver, N. J. PRIMULAS. Primulas, Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora, assorted or mixed, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Malacoldes, 3-in., per doz., $1.20; $8 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Sinensis, asstd. colors, 2%-in., 50c per doz.; $3 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primroses, obconica alba, rosea and sanguinea, 214 -in., $1.75 per 100. Obconica gigantea. The Giant, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham. Delaware, Ohio. Primula Malacoldes, extra fine, ready lor 3- Inch pots, $1.50 per 100. A very good bargain. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula Chinensis, 20 varieties, best colors, 2 14 -in. pots, .$3 per 100. Express paid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Primula obconica, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $8. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Primula Malacoldes, 2-in., $3; 2y2-in., $5; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Raplda, Mich. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Mash, Md. POmSETTIAS. Poinsettlas, 4-in., 16c, 20c and 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettlas, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettlas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111, ~ ROSES. Easter roses. Lady Gay, 5-in., $2.40 per doz.; Tausendschon. 4-ln., $1.80; 5-in., $2.40; 6-ln., $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 814 The American Florist. Nov. RAMBLEE ROSES for Easter forcing. All pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant, can travel now safely by freight. Lady Gay, Doro- thy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crim- son Rambler and Flower of Fairfield, 4-inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to $2 each. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Colo. Rose Escelsa, the improved Crimson Ram- bler, for Easter sales; extra select 2-year field- grown, in single cases of 100 plants, $30 f. o. b. N. y.; larger lots at rate $275 per 1,000. August Eolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York. Best things in roses. Leedle Floral f5o7, Springfield, O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. • Seeds, Danish cauliflower, cabbage, and root seed. New Zealand garden peas. Swedish seed grain. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, Cal. Seeds, surplus peas, lO.OOO lbs. Gradus. 5,000 lbs. Teddy Roosevelt. 5,000 lbs. Dwarf Tele- phone. Seattle Seed Co., Seattle, Wash. Seeds, farm, garden and flower. Kelway & Son, wholesale growers, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Seeds, Alfalfa. Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., 1312 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, White Queen, the best cut flower snap out. Fine plants out of 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per l.OOO. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona. 4-in., Strong, $10 per lOoT HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale— Strong pieplant divisions. Linnaeus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAs. 4,000 field-grown Vinca variegata, 15 to 30 leads, a 5-inch pot full or can be divided. Our customers say: "best we ever bought," grand," "we never saw such Vincas." $5 per 100. Woodbury & Woodbury, St. Johns, Mich. Vinca Variegata, field-plants, $4 per VM. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. 150,000 violet plants now ready for winter blooming. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, 2V<.-in. pot plants, .$2.25 per 100; .$20 per 1,000. Large 3%-in. plants, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Princess of Wales, 2V,-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3yo-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pansy and millions of other plants ready for market. Send for list. Alonzo J. Bryan, Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Violets, Princess of Wales. $5^er 100: good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $1 per 100; No. 2. $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. Violets, Princess of Wales. 3V.-inch pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Umbrella ' plants7 2 Vi-in. pots!" $2! 50 ^er" 100. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. WALLFLOWERS. Wallflowers, big. fine plants, 2Vi-ln. pots, $3 per 100. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecUy cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, 111. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash' bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitchlngs & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse wliite paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all tinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Green house construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchlngs Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords, artificial flowers, wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, for florists and general greenhouse work. Write for further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long- Acre Building. New York City. Flower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with handles, selected by us In Europe. Let us send you a $20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nic. Kriei-'s New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford, London, England. Rotted horse manure, dried and ground. New York Stable Manure Co., 273 Washington St., Jersey City, N. J. Fertilizers, Darling's bone meal, blood and bone, pure blood, etc. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke." that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia. Pa. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 618 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Supplies of all kind^l H^ Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertlllne, Elmer D. Smith & Co. , Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. B. N. Kramer & Sou, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Ha r ley The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio^ Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hll- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards. N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. j Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. | Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sou, 2614-22 Hern- * don St.. Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. F, Kohr, 2934-3S Leavitt St.. Chicago. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nlco- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. ♦ PRINTING. special Florists' Printing. Samples free. Oscar Fink, Pottstown, Pa. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co. , Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, 0. Deamud Co., J. B., Cliicago. Evert, Ida, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Proment, H. E., New York. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. , New York. Hoeiber Bros., Chicago. Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel C<)., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A. , New York. Krutchten, John. Chicago. Kuelm. C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Forester, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cleveland, O. Mec'oni, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange. New York. Niessen Co., The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Eros. St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, Walter F., New York. Pennock-Meehan Co.. S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co. , C. C. , Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co., New York. Smith, Wm. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Joliet, 111. Tonner, 0. A., Chicago. Totty. Chas. H. . Madison, N. J. Weiland & Risch. Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Young, John, 53 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Ziska, Joseph, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. t9i3- The American Florist. 815 r Compression Truss Sec- tional Iron Frame HouseTO feet wide and 550 feet lonv: erected for Thos. Roland. Nahant. Mass. The sides are 7 feet ll".; inches hig-h. The distance in the center between the two columns is almost 40 fr. Thecolumns are madeof two steel anples bolted together. I ui«liiaM'3ci.-i'Jm:i^l!tid The cross ties of the com- pression truss which runs from the columns across the house are double iron angles. Note how securely the struts are bolted to them by bolting" plates. Will You Take This Chance? MF there is a chance for improvernent in the way you have been building your houses, will you take that chance, provided we can show you that it's actually no chance at all, but one of the surest kinds of sure things? When you are ready to build, give us a chance to show you how to know the chances you should take, and those you shouldn't. If you are "only just getting ready to build" — why not make sure you are getting read}' right? More and more the growers come to us for such getting-ready counsel. Counsel and co-operation — both words a tower of strength when backed up with proper knowledge, experience and success. Take a chance, come and see us — or we will gladly come and see you. Which shall it be? XvOirci ^ ^Btxi-ixlxa^ixi Oo. New York 42nd St. Bldg. Chicago Rookery Bldg. SALES OFFICES: Boston Tremont Bldg. Rochester Granite BIdg. Philadelpliia Franklin Bank BIdg. Toronto 12 Queen St. £. FACTORIES : Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, III. Nashville, Tenn. FOOTBALL HELPS TEADE. Local florists enjoyed another foot- ball game last Saturday when Michi- gan came here to play a game with Vanderbilt. The day was fine and thousands attended the game, nearly every one carrying a huge bunch of yellow chrysanthemums in honor of the home team. The consequence was a big trade in the yellow chrysanthe- mums, of which there was an abun- dance on hand. The colors of Michi- gan were yellow and blue and of Van- derbilt yellow and black, so both sides bought the yellow flowers. Roses are improving in size all the time now, as are carnations. The general supply is very good. JSfOTES. For the football game the Joy Floral Co. followed their usual custom in decorations. One window was in the colors of the Vanderbilt University of yellow and black and the other fea- tured the Michigan University colors. Mrs. Howell B. Jackson, widow of United States Senator Jackson, died Saturday and there was a very large call for flowers for the funeral. Geny Bros.' new auto delivery wagon Is a very handsome one in green and gold and a great convertience in their husiness. M. C. D. Portland, Ore. — The Portland Floral Society will hold its second annual ex- hibition November 11-12. King Automatic Air Valve FOR Hot Water Beating This little valve will keep your hot water system absolutely free from air. Place one on the high point of the coils and your air troubles will be over. Price $2.00 each, charges paid. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., Makers of King Iron Frame Greenhouses. 29 Kings Road, North Tonawanda, N. Y. San Bernardino, Calif. — The Spine- less Cactus Co., which was recently incorporated here with a capital stock of $25,000, has purchased an 18-acre tract of land for planting pur- poses. Minneapolis, Minn.— Secretary A. W. Latham announces that the annual meeting of the Minnesota State Hor- ticultural Society will be held Decem- ber 2-5. The society numbers more than 3,000. "Red Devil" Fence Tools. No. 1900 Red Devil" is a drop forged steel tool that should be in every grreenhouse. Your wire fencinc may need repairiDg, stretcbiosr or stapling. This "Red Devil" tool embodies every requirement of the fence buitder. It is 11 inches long, gun metal finish, and is for sale by hardware dealers everywhere. Ask your dealer for it. If you can't get it locally send us $1.20 for ONE only sample. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 151 Chambers St., New York. 816 The American Florist. Nov. PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to pet Cattle Manure into your bench and potting soil. Its oeculiar action and effect cannot be had with anything: else. Splendid quality being packed right now. Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZED •hflNURES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full streogih. weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." {The Fruit Grower, I/ONDON. ) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORID-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by tiie leading Nursery and Seed Firms, includinff the followine: New York -Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co.. the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co.. Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicago— Vausban's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farqu- har & Co.. Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co., Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelpllia -Henry A. Dreer. Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. PlttSbUTgh-W. C. Beckert. Manufactured by Clay& Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Uention the American Florist when writing INSECTICII Guaranteed underthe Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial Ko. 3^1. Save your plants and trees. Just ths thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bui:, Browa and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly. Mites, Ants, losects on Rose bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odo"". Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticids will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it with wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Dogs and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for dogs and other animals — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' Supply Houses. If you cannot obtain this from your Supply floase, write us direct. h Pint - 25c; Pinl - 40c; Qaart - - 75c i Gallon, $1.25: Gallon, - $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, • $9.00 10 Gallon Can, - $17.50 Dilute with water 30 to 50 parts. Lemon Oil Company Dept T. 420 W. Lexington Street - - Baltimore, Md. Directions on every package. Mention the American Florist when writing BLOOD and BONE Containing Ammonia, 61^2%. Bone Phosptiate, 35%. $28.00 per Ton. BONE MEAL. Containing Ammonia, 2H%. Bone Phosphate, 60%. $29.00 per Ton. All F. 0. B. Chicago. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Special Agent tor Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizer. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 EUIS AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing MAK=GR0 opo«^'^ss PUNT pOOD For Florists and General Greenhouse Work A scientific, improved, concentrated, quick acting, complete Fertilizer made in Non-Acid Oraaular Form from the highest grade materials obtainable. Especially adapted to Grx*e^i:it].ot:ise \2Vorlx: VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND FLOWERS. special Formulas for general and special greenhouse crops; prepared by men who have made a life study of greenhouse work — not only in this country but abroad The services and advice of our experts is at your disposal on all matter pertaining to your greenhouse problems. MAK-GRO ODERLESS PLANT FOOD is put up in various sized packages, and sold in lots of from ONE POUND TO CARLOADS The one pound cans and small packages make a splendid side line for Florists having their own stores. Write us for Further Particulars. DEPT. 3. CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., Long Acre Building, New York City Well Rotted Horse Manure Descriptive Folder and Prices npon Application. DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be eqaalled, as it is nutritious, immediate, con- venient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles— always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags. 100 lbs. each. Sold by New York Stable Manure Co. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. NIKOTEEN 30 °lo FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40 ""I Strength Strength Ask your dealer For it. FOR FUMIGATING Guaranteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Desigius, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novellties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas I/eaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34tli St. NEW YORK. igiS- The American Florist. 817 IGreenhouse Heating is a perpK^xitik' (lucstion to alt lloiists except those using IVIorehead Steam Traps JJAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There arc more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in t'reenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. Thu Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MOREHEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROrr, MICHIGAN Wichita, Kan. Nhw Oklkans, La. -STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco TheH.A.StoothofF,C° Mount Vernon. NY HASCO NICOTINE 40% NICOTINE FOR SPRAYING EIGHT POUND CAN .... FOUR POUND CAN .... ONE POUND CAN EXPRESS PREPAID $12.50 , $6.50 $1.75 Finely Ground PHOSPHATE ROCK Agricultural Limestone BONE MEAL And Other Fertilizers Write us for prices. Prairie State Pliospiiate Go. 14 East Jackson Boulevard CHICAGO, ILL. FLOWER COLORS Use onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Use our patent Iron Bencli Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ THE JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVED] IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send tor Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY Sc KEEN, S.W. Comer Sixth and Berk streets PHILADEXJ>HIA. A^ VEWTILATIIIB APPARATUS. MenUo the A merican Florist when writing Fall Spraying Fruit trees, ornamental trees evergreens, and all hardy stock susceptible to scale and other insects should be thoroughly sprayed before freezing weather sets in. SCALINE will cleanse your trees and shrubs of San Jose, Oyster Shell and other hard scale, red spider, larvae of ttie aphis, grub of the locust borer, and other insect pests which secrete themselves in the crevices of the bark during the dormant season. SCALINE is composed of a high grade of petroleum and the properties of the well known fungicide. FUNGINE; mixes readily without agitation; is used at a strength of one part to twenty parts water; containing no sediment, can be applied through the finest spray nozzle and requires no drenching of the plants, but simply misting them, to get effective results. Gallon, $1.50; 10 gallons, $10.00; 50 gallons, $37.50. We answer inquiries. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. APHINE NIKOTIANA FUNGINE VERMINE British Distributors; British & American Fertilizing Co. Liverpool, England. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., ; CHICAGO NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 818 The American Florist. Nov. ij' Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 754c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing A STIC A [rttenhouse^laan^ U5EiTN0W> F.O.PIERGECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LASGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Menticti the A merican Florist when writing EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. TeU Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing THIS IS THE MADE IN 9 SIZES Superior Boiler THAT WAS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR GREENHOUSE USE BY THE Society of American Florists AND Ornamental Horticulturists AT THE Last Convention in Chicago. The SUPERIOR BOILER is unequalled for greenhouse heating and is the best boiler to buy because it is the Most Durable, Rapid and Economical Greenhouse Heating Boiler on the Market Today, write for further informa- tion and get acquainted with all the many superior points of theSuperior boiler. 846-848 W. Superior Street, CHICAGO, ILL. 46 39 You Should Worry- If you don't BULB your greenhouses with Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy Hooicer's Greenliouse White Paint The most durable White Paint for this purpose. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOI/ESALB GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 651 -659 West Washington Boulevard, t*t%ig*^ann Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V»lilt*ayU Anto. 32107. Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, havingr, been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the value of our lon^ experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Fecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being- used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding. Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. ""cai^XlSSf • nwniii wwiiibkw i.wiiii#kii wwi i,D.pi,ones:Llncoln410and4n TRADE DIRECTORY, EOO Postpaid. ign- The American Florist. 819 Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers ARE BEST FOR HOT WATER HEATING. In use in many greenhouse ranges, both large and small in Milwaukee and vicinity. Get our prices before placing your order elsewhere. These boilers are built of flange steel and have water space around front, back and sides. The following fixtures are furnished with these boilers: Fire doors, with liners and dampers; Ash Pit Door, with frame and anchor bolts; Grates and Bearing Bars; Sheet Iron Breeching, with neck bolted to front head. Write for Catalog. MANUFACTURED BY MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis, Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCHBINDER FloristsV Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. 518 MUwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. Uention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steam and Hot Water See Onr CataloEne, 6IBLIN & i;0., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing IXO not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to ns at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade S6 PIME STRETT NEW TORK Mention the American Florist when writing Toothpicks IMM It.'K: 50,000 t7.S0. Hannfictnred b; W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. SamDle free. For sale by dealen. Mention the American Florist when writing Siebert's 2aiic GlasinB Point*. Good for small or large gflass, do not rust, easy to drive. % and % inch. Perlb.40c.S-lbs. $1.85. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Sfeore Cbicario New York. The principle of Sunlight Double Glass Sash — two layers of glass instead of one; dry air space between Sunlight Double Glass Sash Always Pay — — whether used on cold frames, hot-beds or on the inex- pensive 11 X 12 feet Sunlight Double Glazed Greenhouse. No mats and boards They eliminate the need to use mats and shutters because the air space be- tween the two layers of glass affords better protection. They save half the labor But the greatest advantage is to the plants. They get all the light. They grow steadily and are stocky as well as extremely early. Inexpensive greenhouse Theinexpensive Sunlight Double Glazed Greenhouse is 11 x 12 feet in size and may ■ be extended to any length in multiples of three feet. The roof and sides are covered with Sunlight Sash and they may be readily removed for repairs or cleaning or for use on cold-frames or hot-beds. A wide greenhouse of the old type cannot be advantageously double-glazed. This Sunlight house is needed in every garden. It may be at- tached to the residence. You owe it to your interest to get the Sunlight literature at once. Write for these two books today One is a book by Prof. Massey, an au- thority on hot-bed and cold-frame gav' dening, and the other is our free catalog. They are full of valuable facts. The cata- log is free. If you want Prof. Massey's booklet, enclose 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway Louisville, Ky. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save Yon Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATON, IND. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: ^ou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you: we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. 820 The American Florist. Nov. /. SAVES MANY TIMES ^ITS PRICED THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one 'who catalogues or circulaf izes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 560pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms tfiat issue catalc^ues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much otfier 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. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Biennial Innocence. A Baltimore woman who had never had a garden was unexpectedly af- forded the opportunity to possess one wherein she could do just as che pleased. It was, therefore, with care- ful study that she perused the seed catalogue. One day her husband came home and found her deep in its illustrated pages. She had a long list of seeds written on a sheet of paper, which, she announced, con- tained the seeds which she wished her husband to procure for her. "You want these flowers to bloom this summer, don't you?" asked her husband, after looking at the list. "Why, yes." "Well, then, it may interest yon to learn that those you have put down here don't bloom until the second sum- mer." "Oh, that's all right," said the wife. "I am making up my list from a last year's catalogue." — Lippincott's. Dayton, O. — The Miami Floral Co. has invited florists from all parts of the state to attend its opening Novem- ber 6. GREENVILLE, Tex.— E. D. Barlow is adding new glass and making other improvements at his greenhouse plant on North Walnut street. Oakland, Calif. — The recent exhi- bition of the Alameda County Floral Society was so successful it has been decided to hold the shows semi-annual- ly hereafter instead of but once a year. Los Angeles, Calif. — Paul J. How- ard, landscape architect and horticul- turist, with offices in the I. W. Hell- man building, will, after November ], 1913, occupy suite 614, New Marsh- Strong building. Ninth street at Spring and Main. Order Now I 452 W. Erie St., - CHICAGO \ KRIER BOILERS Smoke Burner— Self Feeding— For GreenhODses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request, Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. Marstifield Ave., CHICAGO. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenboiues ' Dilve easy and tnie« becaose > both bevels are on the same lide. Can^t twist and break the class in drivine. Galvan- ized and will not nist. No ilehts or leftf. The Peerless Glazine Point Is patented. No others like , it. Order from your dealejy or direct from os. 1000,75c. postpaid, f Samples free. EEN2T A. DBEEB J T14 Cbettnut BtreeiX PhUadtlphlft. Mention the American Florist lohenwritinff ELASTIC=LYKE . That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not ^et hard, will not run in hot, nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prict*. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when wrUinff The Am 'M EORIST RmBrica is "ths Prow af the L'essbIi therB may be mare comfort Rmidships, but wb are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 8, 1913. No. 1327 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright, 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at ttie Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St,, Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., . American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicasro. - SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — ]. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect— Theodore Wirth, Minne- apohs, Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston, Mass., Vice-President; John Young. New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914, opening the 18th. for Thanksgiving Business Special Autumn Number NEXT WEEK Mail Special Advertisements NOW. ^'The Early Advertisement Gets There." Rates as Usual. THE EXHIBITIONS. Chrysanthemum Society of America. As we go to press the big men of "mumdom" are busy with preparations for the annual exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, held this year at the Art Institute, Chicago, November 5-7, inclusive, in co-operation with the Horticultural So- ciety of Chicago and the Chicago Flor- ists' Club. Among the early arrivals we noted President Charles H. Totty and Wm. Duckham, of Madison, N. J.; Elmer D. Smith and wife, Adrian, Mich.; E. G. Hill and Earl H. Mann, Richmond, Ind.; C. C. Pollworth, Mil- waukee, Wis.; Louis J. Reuter, Wes- terly, R. I; Wm. Vert, gardener to Howard Gould; Robert M. Rahaley and Wm. Plumb, Detroit, Mich.; John R. Fotheringham, Tarrytown, N. T., and James Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. The principal exhibitors of cut blooms on hand at the time of writing were the Poehlmann Bros. Co., Bas- sett & Washburn, and Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, Chicago; Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis.; L. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.; Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., Liberty ville, 111.; La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis.; Wm. H. GriflBths, Lake Geneva, Wis.; John Mangel, Chicago, and Paul Die- ball, Hubbard Woods, 111. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, had the most extensive and noteworthy ex- hibits of chrysanthemum plants, other exhibitors in this section being the Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, Chicago, and John Reardon, of Ames, la. While almost exclusively a chrysanthemum exhibition there was on display a very attractive table of Baby Rambler roses from Vaughan's Seed Store, including varieties Phyllis, Erna TeschendorfC and Tausendscho-n, a fine vase of Princess Dagmar carnations from Pat- ten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass., and it is said that the S. S. Skidelsky Co.'s new carnation, Philadelphia, will be on hand together with the E. G. Hill Co.'s new rose No. 1006, the Cottage Gar- dens Co.'s new carnation Matchless, Peter Fisher's new carnation Gorgeous and the Chicago Carnation Co.'s Peer- less Pink carnation. The judges are J. B. Deamud, Prof. H. B. Dorner and E. O. Orpet. The annual meeting of the society was held at the Art Institute, Chicago, November 5. President Totty pre- sented his address and the reports of the oflScers were received. Indianap- olis was selected for the next place of meeting and officers for next year were elected as follows: Wm. Klein- heinz, Ogontz, Pa., president; A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind., vice-president; John N. May, Summit, N. J., treasurer; Chas. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., secretary. President Totty's Address. Fellow Members of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America: We are once more assembled to do homage to our favorite flower, the chrysanthe- mum, and in the name of the society I bid you welcome. Just how far we have progressed since a year ago I must leave the exhibition to say. The weather all along the eastern sea- board has been so wretched that many of our very finest flowers never reached maturity. Our brethren in the central states are not bothered, I underSfand, by the night fogs, for which they have cause to thank a discriminating Provi- dence for sparing them this particu- lar misfortune, 'though perhaps they have other troubles which coutiter- t)fl lUTlCG it I think I may safely say that In my 18 years of chrysanthemum growing in New Jersey, we have never had such a season as this with tempera- ture running as high as 75 at night and a heavy fog that rolls up and causes the foliage and flowers to sim- ply reek with moisture. As a rule, damping is confined to flowers that have been heavily fed, more or less, but this year, for the first time in my experience, I saw . flowers that had never been fed at all, damp off almost as badly as flowers that had been over- fed. It is indeed depressing to the grower of fancy stock to see his labors for the past six or seven months wiped out; in a night, but this apparently is 822 The American Florist.. Nov. 8, one of those conditions that the "mum" grower is unable to prevent or advise upon. I thought perhaps if the society could get up a list of what would be non-damping kinds, It would be use- ful to the grower living in a foggy- zone. Chrysolora, for instance, was the bright particular star of our col- lection, as comparatively few of the flowers failed to mature in good shape. The question of loss In a season like this is a very serious one and none of our members, I am afraid, made any money so far this fall out of his product. I feel that the demand for the chrysanthemum is just as large as it ever was or even larger, but this year in the large eastern wholesale markets the thousands, nay millions, of dahlia blooms brought into the markets, formed a staggering load for the chrysanthemum to overcome since the dahlia can be and is sold so cheaply. "We can, of course, have no argument with the dahlia grower, for he, like ourselves, is entitled to make what he can out of his business and enjoy the fruits of the earth, but it does seem as though the problem of dis- tribution to the masses could be bet- ter accomplished in some way other than by crowding the wholesale mar- kets to such an extent that nothing can be sold at a remunerative figure. We have the varieties, we have the cultural skill, but in a season such as this last one we certainly have not had the mar- ket to dispose of the stock. If there is anyone who knows of a way to over- come this condition I would be glad to have him mention it or have the matter thrashed out in a meeting, by members present. Had Providence in- tervened with a good sharp frost or two the last days of September, as it very frequently does, there would have been a different story to tell. One good result, however, of the beau- tiful fall we had has been the mar- velous display of outdoor early flow- ering chrysanthemums. In our own ease several acres that we planted have been a wonderful sight since ■ the last week in September and even today are very, very fine in spite of the drenching rains and heavy fogs. Can the market for chrysanthemum blooms be increased? Personally I think it can by growers broadening out their list and not cnfining them- selves to the eternal Ivory, Bonnaffon, and one or two other kinds. Where one is shipping to a wholesale market the varieties that will ship well must be a first consideration and, of course, take first precedence, but it will be noted in an exhibition that ladies rave over the large flowered Japanese va- rieties, the singles and any other odd type that comes up. This is a point for the observer to make his deduction from. The buyer would willingly take something different if given a chance, ■ and while the shipper to a wholesale market is always handicapped by the apathy of the retailer who only wants a few staple varieties and large quan- tities of them, still the grower (of whom there are thousands in America) who retails his own products should certainly enlarge his list of varieties. He is enabled to do this because the problem of packing and shipping is not of such consequence to him as it is to a grower of the wholesale market. The public mind is very fickle and the cry is always for something a little different, something new, and the grower who always has something dif- ferent for his customers every year can always succeed in holding them and make good money. How can we increase our member- ship? This is a yearly question at this time and the answer is still some- what problematic. The kindred so- cieties, such as the Rose and Carna- tion Societies, have something of in- terest for their members at almost any season of the year. The Chrysan- themum Society may be said to live and move and have its being only during the month of November, and just about the time a prospective member is getting "enthused," the season is over and his interest has again waned for another year. The society is doing excellent work weed- ing our inferior varieties and acting as a buffer between such inferior kinds and the grower. It is entitled to the Chas. H. Totty. President Chrysanthemum Society of America. support of every chrysanthemum grower in the country on this ground alone. Again the large number of en- thusiasts who grow chrysanthemums outdoors, without any glass protection whatever, should form a. goodly host for any society, but apparently we have not yet found a way to reach them. I have mentioned this particu- lar subject before because I feel quite strongly in favor of having them as members, realizing as I do that they can never be accused of having a direct financial interest in the develop- ment of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, and are working solely and simply for the love of their favorite flower. I cannot believe that the charge of $2.00 a year for dues is the reason for their not joining us. Any suggestions that could be forwarded for reaching these people would, I am sure, be welcome by the officers of this society. Whatever progress has been made by the Chrysanthemum Society of America is due entirely to the ef- orts of our conscientious secretary, C. W. Johnson, who has worked early and late in the interest of the society, and who deserves praise for the work he has accomplished for it. Secretary JpUnson's Report. Mr. President and members of the Chrysanthemum Society of Ame'rica: Tour secretary begs to report his work for the past year as follows: The re- ports of the examining committee, as they were received, were given to the trade papers each week and at the end of the season a tabulated report for the whole season was made out and published in the trade papers, it being also included in the report of the eleventh annual meeting. The number of seedlings submitted to the examining committees during the season of 1912 fell below that of the preceding years, which ought not to be, because there is plenty of room for improvement over many of our commercial and exhibition varieties. Take, as an instance, the variety Chrysolora. Every grower must con- cede that this variety is a great im- provement over any other variety that we had in its season a few years ago, and the effort of its raiser was worth while and a great benefit to all florists who grow or sell chrysanthemums. The latter part of November, 1912, a second statement was mailed to all those who had not paid their dues, and resulted in a fair response, but if the members were aware of the amount of work that comes to the secretary during the year they would be more ready to respond in the payment of their dues. Early in the year letters were sent to a number of firms who have yearly helped us by donating spe- cial prizes, with the result that we were able to get up a fairly generous schedule of specials, and to all these firms and individuals who have helped us from year to year and new ones that have been added this year we ex- tend our thanks. A ticket of admission to the Na- tional Flower Show held in New York, April 5-7, 1913, was mailed to all mem- bers whose dues were paid for 1912. Referring again to the membership of the society, your secretary earnestly requests that each member undertake to do some personal work to get neiW" members. We greatly appreciate the loyalty of those who are standing by us and helping the society to keep up its work, but there are many things- that we could do to help along the in- terests of the chrysanthemum if we had a larger membership. We should - extend a vote of appreciation to every member of the examining committees- who willingly give their time to ex- amine every variety submitted to them. The trade papers have been very generous in printing the notices seht to them and publishing details of our meetings and the work of our society, for which we owe to them a vote of thanks. As ordered by vote at our last an- nual meeting a return post card ex- plaining the compromise scale of points as suggested by ex-President Elmer D. Smith in scoring exhibiton varieties when they are being judged in competition with a commercial va- riety, was mailed to all members, re- questing them to give their opinion on the matter. The expressions of the- members by the return cards indicate that the majority favor a scale as fol- lows : Color, 30; form and fullness, 20; size, 25; stem and foliage, 25; total, 100. The badges for members winning first premiums at any chrysanthemum t9i3- The American Florist. 823 John N. May. Treasurer Chrysanthemum Society of America. Wallace R. Pierson. Vice-Pres. Chrysanthemum Society of America. C. "W. Johnson. Secretary Chrysanthemum Society of America. shows have been sent to the secretaries of the different societies requesting them to attach one to every first pre- mium exhibit of a member of the C. S. A. The secretary wishes to ac- knowledge the kindness of Elmer D. Smith in furnishing him with a com- plete list of varieties disseminated in 1912, which was a great help to him. A detailed report of all moneys re- ceived and paid over to the treasurer accompanies this report. Cleveland Flower Show. The following letter has been sent out to the trade and is self explana- tory. Those not receiving one, but in- tending to attend the show will please note the contents : "The committee on the flower show has decided to offer trade tickets of admission good for any day and any time during the show, to be used for eniployes and others that you may see fit: to give them. They will be offered in any amount, up to one hundred, to each firm or florist at the rate of ten cehts each. The tickets can be had of i George W. Smith at the Cleveland Florists' Exchange, who will sell and deliver them to all upon record as flor- ists or dealers in the line pertaining thereto. "You are also invited to attend the banquet to be given to all florists and others with interests pertaining to the trade at Hotel Euclid, Friday evening, November 14, at 7 p. m. Tickets must be had in advance, for the committee must know the number that will at- tend some time before. A special in- vitation is extended to all the ladies. Tickets, also all information, can be obtained from the following members : George W. Smith, Cleveland Florists' Exchange, 606 Huron road; T. J. Kirch- ner, Kirchner's, 6701 Quincy avenue; C. M. "Wagner, Wagner's, 1327 Euclid avenue." C. F. B. EASTON, Md. — C. W. Roe is shipping large quantities of chrysanthenaums to the Philadelphia market. He reports good results in growing despite the dry summer. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. CHKYSANTHEMUM SHOW. The chrysanthemum show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society opened in Horticultural hall, Boston, October 30. At the opening there was a very fine display of stock, particu- larly in the groups of chrysanthemum plants covering 300 square feet. The exhibits in this class were largely com- posed of the hardy varieties, there be- ing many singles and pompons. There were also several fine exhibits of hardy chrysanthemum stock that was not en- tered in competition. We believe this to have been one of the finest, if not the finest, exhibitions of hardy chrys- anthemums that has ever been held in this country. In the large bush or specimen plants, the exhibit was cred- itable, but we have seen better. The large exhibition blooms of cut stock were not quite as many as we had ex- pected to see, but there were many fine flowers. In these classes we noted fine stock of Poughkeepsie, white; Pock- sett's Surprise, crimson; Elberon, pink; Wm. Turner, white; Advance, white; Mrs. Wm. Duckham, yellow; Gertrude Peas, crimson; Chiltoni, yellow; Pock- sett's Crimson; Alice Pinch, lavender; President Taft, white; Mrs. O. H. Kahn, bronze; Merza, white. Chieftain, a fine pink chrysanthe- mum, about the right size to be useful for commercial purposes, was exhibited for B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Other commercial growers who made good exhibits, not in competition, were : Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., single and pompon chrysanthemums, and the rose Mrs. Geo. Shawyer; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., Roses Milady and Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and hardy chrysanthemums, Norris P. Comly, Lexington, Mass.; hardy yellow chrys- anthemum Terrace Hall. This last named makes a fine bushy plant, well flowered. The Comly exhibit contained many pots and was arranged with au- tumn foliage, the effect being good. In the groups of 300 square feet of flowering and foliage plants, the latfier predominating, the Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, Mass., made a noteworthy display, which captured first prize. In its arrangement, palms, bay trees. large cibotiums and other ferns, cro- tons, begonias of the Lorraine type, cyclamens and chrysanthemums were prominent. In addition to good stock the arrangement was perfect. The prize-winning chrysanthemum group of 300 square feet was exhibited by James Malborough, gardener for Thomas Proctor, Topsfield, Mass. The stock was good and there was a fine arrangement. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass., had also a fine group of chrysanthemum plants. Edward MacMulkin, Boston, had a fine exhibit in the center of the main hall of cut and pot chrysanthe- mums, Boston and adiantum ferns, dracffinas, crotons and a variety of other plants. Prank Putnam, North Tewksbury, Mass., and Mrs. Frederick Ayer, New- ton Highlands (George Page, garden- er), made good displays of single chrys- anthemums. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., exhibited the carnations Georgeous, a new pink named Alice, of Enchantress shade, but a better pink, and the white seedling No. 235. H. A. Stevens, Dedham, Mass., ex- hibited the seedling carnation Eleanor, Enchantress shade. S. J. Goddard, Framlngham, Mass., exhibited the carnation Yellow Prince. Penn, the Florist, of Bromfield street, Boston, exhibited handsomely arranged baskets of pompon chrysanthemums and rosebuds. A. Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, made a fine exhibit of palms and other foliage plants. The judges were James Wheeler, Duncan Finlayson, S. J. Goddard, T. D. Hatfield, Dr. W. G. Kendall, Alexan- der Montgomery and Edward B Wilder. Prizes and gratuities awarded were as follows : Foliage and flowering plants— Best arranged group covering 300 square feet— w;. W. Edgar, first. Best ar- ranged group covering 150 square feet —Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first. Orchids— Best table, both plants and flowers, six or more genera, accurate- ly named — Mrs. X L. Gardner, first; P. J. Dolansky, second; Mrs. C. G. Weld, third. Cattleya labiata, best 824 The American Florist. Nov. 8 specimen — F. J. Dolansky, first. Cy- pripediuBj insigne, best specimen — Mrs. J. L. Gardner, first; Tliomas T. Watt, second. Group of chrysanthemums, plants to cover 300 square feet, palms and ferns to be used in arrangement —Thomas E. Proctor, first; Walter Hunhewell, second; W. H. Elliott, third. Four specimen plants, any color or class — J. S. Bailey, first. Two specimen plants, any color or class — J. S. Bailey, first; N. F. Comley, second. One specimen plant, yellow — N. F. Comley, first. One specimen plant, pink — J. S. Bailey, first. Twenty-five plants, commercial specimens, In not less than si?: varieties — ^W. H. Elliott, first; W. H. Elliott, second. Six plants, of six diiferent varieties, grown to six stems with one bloom to each stem — Thomas E. Proctor, first. Kentias — Two plants, eight feet high or over — William Whitman, first; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, second; William Whit- man, third. Arecas — For one or more plants in a tub — William Whitman, first; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, second. Begonias — Gloire de Lorraine, three plants— Edward A. Clark, first; W. W. Edgar, second. Glory of Cincinnati, three plants — A. F. Estabrook, first; E. A. Clark, second. CHETSANTHEMUMS. Samuel Appleton fund, best chrysan- themum plant on exhibition — J. S. Bailey, first. Josiah Bradley fund, twenty-five blooms of twenty-five distinct named varieties — H. B. Converse, first; Ern- est Townsend, second. Henry A. Gane memorial fund, for the best vase of blooms of the Mrs. Jerome Jones or the Yellow Mrs. Je- rome Jones — James Nicol, first; James Nicol, second. Society's prizes, twelve blooms, Japanese, named, in vases — A. D. Jor- dan, first; E. A. Clark, second; H. R. Johnson, third. Twelve blooms, re- flexed, named, in vases — H. E. Con- verse, first. Twelve sprays or branches of pompons — E. K. Butler, first. Vase of ten blooms on long stems, pink — James Nicol, first; W. W. Edgar Co., third. Vase of ten blooms on long stems, red, named — E. A. Clark, first. Vase of ten blooms on long stems, white, named — J. Nicol. first; E. A. Clark, second; Hon. G. von Li. Meyer, third. gratthties. E. A. Clark, vase of chrysanthe- mums; Mrs. H. R. Johnston, vase of chrysanthemums; N. F. , Comley, dis- play of chrysanthemum Terrace Hall, and autumn foliage; Mrs. E. M. Gill, display of cut chrysanthemums; Luething Co., display of foliage plants; Breck Robinson Co., group of hardy shrubs; A. F. Estabrook, display of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Be- gonia Glory of Cincinnati; Mrs. Fred- erick Ayer, two palms; J. S. Bailey. Dracaena GodseflSana; J. S. Bailey. Selaginella reflecta; Knight & Struck Co., Erica regerminans ovata; F. J. Dolansky, Gardenia Veitchii; H. A. Stevens, seedling Carnation Eleanor. Gardeners to some of the prize winners mentioned above are : Wm. Thatcher, gardener to Mrs. John L, Gardner; James Marlborough, gar- dener to Thomas Proctor; David Roy, gardener to H. E. Converse; T. Watt, gardener to Mrs. H. F. Grant; Wm. C. Rust; gardener to Mrs. C. G. Weld; Wm. Watson, gardener to J. S. Bailey. A. F. F. , Pennsylvania HorUcultural Society. A feature of the chrysanthemum ex- hibition of the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society, which opened Tuesday evening, was the large collection of immense plants of this favorite fall flower. They were quite the equal of any ever shown before. Many of them measured six to eight feet in diameter and were covered with great quanti- ties of bloom, the flowers being of un- usual size. They taxed the capacity of the hall and the committee had dif- ficulty in placing them. The display of cut blooms was also large and of exceptional quality. Some of the speci- rnens were over 26 inches in circum- ference. These were arranged on ta- bles around the grand staircase and on either side of the entrance to the foyer. Such huge flowers were a reve- lation to many, who had never seen their like before. On the steps of the grand staircase were seen vases of enormous blooms, giving the visitors a forecast of what to expect on the main floor. Several vases of 25 blooms each on the half landing arranged for effect made a great showing. Each con- testant had used autumn leaves and grasses and all the arrangements were as alike as peas in a pod. In the foyer were displayed the stove and greenhouse foliage plants. There were many fine groups, some ar- ranged for effect and others six or more together in competition for spe- cial prizes. The H. A. Dreer Co. had two round beds, one of Phoenix Roe- belenii and another of Cocos Wed^el- iana, which were very nicely arranged. They also filled the stage in the main hall with an assortment of new and popular ferns and greenhouse plants. Orchids were a feature, there being several fine displays. Louis Burk erected a large case which he filled' in the foreground with cypripediums, suspended above which were cattleyas,. oncidiums covered with clouds of blos- soms. In a gilt frame at the side were two rare cypripediums to either side of a five double bloom of a Brasso-cat- tleya, making a beautiful picture. Two other interesting exhibits from the- Burk conservatories were a table of new and rare dracsenas and other foli- age plants. A Dracaena tricolor was- remarkably high colored. A table of well flowered orchids in variety was shown, the bright particular star of which was a Lselia-Cattleya named Kathleen, a superb flower. A showy J and beautiful display was the exhibit I of Wm. Kleinheinz, gardener to P. B. Widener, Ogontz, Pa. This was a large- tree trunk hung with many oncidiums, cattleyas and other orchids. A table- at the foot was covered with cattleyas- and ferns. Two large pyramidal groups of plants occupied each end of the main floor, one of magnificent crotons and the other of foliage and flowering- plants. In the center was a series: of aquariums filled with fancy Jap- -^-% #* 8%J i 1 GRIMM & GORLY DESIGN FOR THE RECENT BUSCH FUNERAL AT ST. LOUIS. ^P^J- The American Florist. 825 anese gold llsh. A balcony had liecn built on either side the full length of the hall with seats where visitors could sit and listen to the music. In front of this were staged many of the cut flower exhibits. There were large groups of ferns in each corner of the hall either side of the stage. Each contained superb cibotiums. On the first floor in the foyer, H. Retz made a fine grouping of cibotium and other ferns, variegated pineapples, heliconias and dracronas. together with choice evergreens. This made a striking dis- play. Thos. Long, gardener to George W. Childs Drexel, was there as usual with his specimen ferns and splendid plants. They were arranged about the foyer. Adolph Muller of Norristown made a tasteful grouping of nursery stock, while the H. A. Dreer Co. added to the decorations with choice bay trees. In the rear hall, the Overbrook Gar- dens occupied the center with a Japanese garden filled with pompon and single chrysanthemums. The gar- den had a low fence and gateways. and altogether made quite a hit. Tha Meehan exhibit, a pergola with shrub- bery in front and collections of chrys- anthemums at the side, was unique. The H. A. Dreer Co. staged bulbs and garden requisites. The H. F. Michell seed house featured popcorn with Japanese children, a fire and a girl popping the corn. They had also chrysanthemum plants and cut flow- ers, pompons and hardy sorts. H. "Waterer was there with bulbs and garden requisites. The Lord & Burn- ham Co. had a table with photos and literature, showing pictures of up to date greenhouses. K. Horticultural society of NewYork. PAIL EXHIBITION. The fall exhibition of the above named society was held in the Ameri- can Museum of Natural History, Cen- tral Park west and Seventy-seventh street, from October 31 to November 4. There has been an increasing interest. and also an increase in the quantity and quality of stock since the society began to exhibit in the museum build- ing. While chrysanthemums occupied large space there were also excellent e^fhibits of orchids, roses, ferns and other foliage and flowering plants. All the exhibits were worthy and interest- ing, but the chief attractions were the specimen bush chrysanthemum plants grown and exhibited by John Canning for A. Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y., and by "W. H. Waite for Samuel Unter- naeyer, Greystone, N. T. For the past few years there has seemed to be a friendly rivalry between these estates as to which could exhibit the plant of tlje greatest diameter in a 14-inch pot. TJiey seem to have about "broken even" this year, as our sporting friends say. Any man who can grow a plant with a diameter of from 10 to 16 feet, as these collections ranged, and carry- ing from 1,500 to 2,000 flowers, is en- titled to a niche in the florists' hall of fa,me, if they ever establish one. It niTist be admitted that the growing and feeding of the plant is the main ' feature, but it must not be forgotten that Its training to symmetrical form is a work of art. The exhibit of foliage plants by W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., was very fine. He was awarded a silver medal for his new fern Polypodlum Mandalanum and a bronze medal for MULLANPHY DESIGN FOR THE RECENT BUSCH FUNERAL AT ST. LOUIS. Anthericum Mandalanum. In addition to fine roses, F. R. Pierson made an excellent display of his various . ferns. In carnations, the Cottage Gardens Co. swept the boards with Matchless and other varieties. The orchid exhibits of the Julius Roehrs Co., J. A. Manda, Lager & Hurrell and others added much to the beauty of the exhibition. George Giatras, West Hoboken, N. J., added another to the long list of ferns that have been introduced to the pub- lic. Ex-President Vincent of the S. A. F. was present at the exhibition, accom- panied by Mrs. "Vincent. The firm of which he is the head made a good ex- hibit of single and pompon chrysanthe- mums. A feature worthy of note was the exhibit by Steinhardt & Kelly, wholesale fruitiers of Park place, of a fine collection of apples and pears, grown in the states of Washington and Oregon. There was also fruit and vegetables from local growers. The judges were Robert Williamson, ■Wm. Klelnheinz, A. S. W. Carlquist, S. Redstone and John H. Johnston. Awards. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — PLANTS. Yellow bush, not less than 14-inch pots — Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y. (John Canning, gardener), first with R. S. Felton. White bush, not less than 14-inch pots — Adolph Lewisohn, first with Lady Lydia; Samuel Untermeyer, Greystone, N. T. (W. H. Waite, gardener), sec- ond with Lady Lydia. Pink bush, not less than 14-inch pots — Adolph Lewisohn, first with Wells' Late Pink. Any other color bush, not less than 14-inch pots — Samuel Untermeyer, first with The Bard; Adolph Lewisohn, sec- ond with Bronze Noveltie. This last named new production has passed into the hands of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., and will be dissem- inated. ■^'' Anemone or single bush, any color — Samuel Untermeyer, first; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, Locust Valley, N. Y. (W. T. Ross, gardener), second. CHRTSANTHEMtTMS— CUT FLOWERS. Twelve white — Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J., first. Twelve pink — Chas. H. Totty, first. Twelve yellow — Chas. H. Totty, first. Twelve red — Chas. H. Totty, first. Twelve any other color — Chas. H. Totty, first. Six new varieties not in commerce, one bloom of each — Chas. H. Totty, 826 The American Florist. Nov. 8, first; Scott Bros., Blrhhurst, N. Y., sec- ond. Collection of twenty-flve varieties, one of each-^Scott Bros., first; Chas. H.. Totty, second. Collection of pompons, twenty-five varieties — Chas. H. Rice, Rochelle Park, N. T., first; Thomas W. Head, Bergenfield, N. J., second. Collection of singles and anemones, or either— Scott Bros., first; Chas. H. Totty, second. Six white— Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, first; Miss M. T. Cockroft (Adam Paterson, gardener! , second. Six pink— J. T.' Pratt, Glen Cove, N. y. (J. W. Everett, gardener), first; Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, N. Y. (James Stuart, gardener), second. Six yellow— J. T. Pratt, first; Miss M. T. Cockroft, second. ; Six red— Mrs. S. Neustadt, Chappa- qua, N. Y. (David Gordon, gardener), first; Miss M. T. Cockroft, second. Six any other color — Mrs. S. Neu- stadt, first; Miss Blanche Potter, Ossining, N. Y. (Geo. Wittlinger, gar- dener), second. Vase of one or more varieties, ar- ranged for effect, any other foliage permitted— Mrs. F. A. Constable, first; F. H. Osborn, Garrison, N. Y. (Wm. Ritchie, gardener), second. Twelve vases in 12 varieties, three flowers of each, society's $100 silver cup— Miss M. T. Cockroft, first; Mrs. D. "Willis James, Madison, N. J. (vv.- H. Duckham, gardener), second. Collection of 24 varieties, one of each variety-Mrs. W. E. S. Griswold, Lenox, Mass. (A. J. Loveless, superm- tendent), first; Mrs. S. Neustadt, sec- ond. Collection of six varieties, one ot each variety, growers with more than 2,500 square feet of glass not eligible— H. D. Osborn, first; J. T. Pratt, second. Collection of pompons, 24 varieties— H. D. Darlington, Mamaroneck, N. Y. (P W. Popp, gardener), first; Fredk. Stiirgis, Fairfield, Conn. (Thomas Bell, gardener), second. Collection of pompons, 12 varieties — Chas. Mallory, Portchester, N. Y. (Wm. Seeley, gardener), first; Fredk. Sturgis, second. Collection of singles and anemones, or either, 24 varieties — H. Darlington, first; Fredk. Sturgis, second. Collection of singles and anemones, or either, 12 varieties— Miss C. A. Bliss, New Caanan, Conn. (John Bruno, gar- dener), first; A. Lewisohn, second. BOSES. Fifty American Beauty — L. A. Noe, Madison, N. J., first; F. R. Pierson Co., Scarboro, N. Y., second. Fifty white — L. M. Noe Estate, Mad- ison, N. J., first; F. R. Pierson Co., second. Fifty red— F. R. Pierson Co., first; L. M. Noe Estate, second. Fifty pink — F. R. Pierson Co., first; Chas. H. Totty, second. Fifty yellow — F. R. Pierson Co., first. New variety, not in commerce — ■ Chas. H. Totty, first. Twelve American Beauty — Samuel Untermeyer, first. Eighteen red — G. G. Mason, Tuxedo, N. T. (David S. Miller, gardener), first; S. Untermeyer, second. Eighteen white — John J. Riker, Port- Chester, N. Y. (W. R. Foukes, gar- dener), first; G. G. Mason, second. Eighteen pink — G. G. Mason, first; J. J. Riker, second. Eighteen yellow — Mrs. J. A. Consta- ble, first; Samuel Untermeyer, second. Vase of 50 assorted, arranged for effect— G. G. Mason, first; Miss C. A. Bliss, second. CABNATIONS. Fifty white — Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., first and sweepstakes with Matchless. Fifty "Winsor shade — Cottage Gar- dens Co., first. Fifty Lawson shade — Cottage Gar- dens Co., first. New variety, not in commerce, not less than 25 blooms — Cottage Gardens Co., first; Chas. "Weber, Lynbrook, N. Y., second with Laura "Weber. Eigheen white — 6. G. Mason, first; Mrs. "W. D. Guthrie, second. Eighteen Enchantress shade — G. G. Mason, first; Miss C. A. Bliss, second. Eighteen "Winsor shade — Miss C. A. Bliss, first. Eighteen Lawson shade — G. G. Ma- son, first; Mrs. P. A. Constable, second. Eighteen scarlet — G. G. Mason, first; ^liss C. A. Bliss, second. Eighteen crimson — J. J. Riker, first. Eighteen white ground, variegated — G. G. Mason, first; Miss G. A. Bliss, second. FOLIAGE AND DECOBATIVE PLANTS. Group of stove and greenhouse plants, arranged for effect, to occupy 100 square feet — Samuel Untermeyer, first; "W. B. Thompson, Yonkers, N. Y. (R. M. Johnston, gardener), second. Exhibit of bay trees, six pairs — Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., first. Conifers, 25 plants, 25 varieties — Julius Roehrs Co., first. Specimen Begonia Gloire de Lorraine — Sidney and Austin Colgate, Orange, N. J. ("Wm. Reid, gardener), first. Specimen begonia, any other variety — "W. B. Thompson, first. Specimen palm — Mrs. H. I. Pratt, Brooklyn (A. J. Manda, gardener), first. Specimen Davallia Fijiensis, or its varieties — Mrs. J. Hood "Wright, New York (Chas. "Welter, gardener), first; Mrs. H. I. Pratt, second. Specimen Nephrolepis exaltata Bos- toniensis — F. R. Pierson Co., first; Mrs. H. I. Pratt, second. Display of Nephrolepis exaltata and its varieties, one plant of each, and not over 8-inch pots — P. R. Pierson Co., first. Trained specimen of English ivy — A. Lewisohn, first. NEW PLANTS. Any sufficiently meritorious new plant not yet in commerce — Geo. Gia- tras, "West Hoboken, N. J., first, with new fern. OBCHIDS — PLANTS. Collection, not less than 25 species and varieties (species to be consid- ered in preference to varieties) cover- ing 50 square feet of table space — Julius Roehrs Co., first; Lager & Hur- rell. Summit, N. J., second. Novelty not before exhibited before this society — Julius Roehrs Co., first; Lager & Hurrell, second. Six varieties, one of each variety, in bloom — Lager & Hurrell, first. Six cypripediums, six varieties, In bloom — Julius Roehrs Co., first; Lager c& Hurrell, second. Three Cattleya lablata in bloom — Joseph A. Manda, "West Orange, N. J., first; Lager & Hurrell, second. Three varieties, one of each variety, in bloom — Jos. A. Manda, first; Lager & Hurrell, second. Collection not less than twelve species and varieties (.species to be considered in preference to variety); covering 25 feet of table spacer Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J. (John P. Mossman, gardener), first; Samuel Untermeyer, second. One cattleya In bloom — Clement Moore, first. One cypripedium in bloom — Mrs. Henry Graves, Orange, N. J. (Edwin Thomas, gardener), first. One dendrobium in bloom — Samuel Untermeyer, first. Most beautiful cypripedium, special prize — Mrs. Henry Graves, first and sweepstakes'; J. Roehrs Co., second. Most beautiful cattleya, color, form and variety only to be considered, spe- cial prize — Jos. A. Manda, first. Display of yellow forms of Cypri- pedium insigne, one or more varieties — Mrs. Henry Graves, first; Lager & Hurrell, second. ^^V ^ 1 r i i ■ ■ ^^^H^ ,1; i '■■, 1 1 ^^^^^^^^V*' - ^^m f ^ H ^^^^V^ xil i^mi ft -.>ji ^^H ^^^^^■' ' 'ds ^H il ,;.£t^2il i '".flj ^1 ^^^^^fti_ ''»■ ^^^1 ■ %!■- ^^11 ^^^^H ■ i .v> ^^^11 ^H w ■>.'"' ■ -"^^ H >>-, ^^H i^^^^^H ^^^^v T^^^^^H U" ^^^H ^^H. *" ' il^^^H ^^^^1 -^ ' ■ mi A ^^^H ^^^B t -l^^^^l ^Kfn .^-v^^H Hf "^1 •^tm ^H ^B ^'^-^^H ^^k^ 'j^\ ^H ^^L^,^^^J^^H 1 i 1 NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. First Prize Vase of Wm. Turner Chrysantbemum, Exhibited by Mrs. J. H. Ottley, (J. MacDonald, Gardener). 19^3- The American Florist. 827 Display of Laelto-cattleyas, Brasso- cattleyas. Brasso-lii'llas, or hybrid cat- tleyas — Clement Moore, first. ORCHIDS — CUT FLOWERS. Collection to rover 20 square feet, arranged for effect, greens permissible — J. A. Manda, first. Collection of cypripediums, not less than 2,") species or hybrids, or either — Lager & Hurrell, first. Collection to cover 10 square feet, arranged for effect, greens permissible —Mrs. H. I. Pratt, first; Clement Moore, second. A. F. F. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The ninth annual fall show of this society was held at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, L. I.. October 2S-20, and proved a great success. There were 55 classes and nearly all of them were keenly contested. Chrysanthemums and foliage plants occupied the main floor, while the second floor was well filled with vegetables, roses, carna- tions, etc. The dinner table decora- tions brought out the largest entry of any class in the show, 10 in all. J. Adler, Glen Cove, was the winner for the second year in succession. The exhibit of vegetables staged by H. Gaut is worthy of special mention. This exhibit won the Gardeners' Chron- icle prize for the most meritorious ex- hibit in the show. The judges were W. H. Waite, Yonkers, N. Y.; .T. Stu- art, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; J. Bell, New York, and J. McNicol, Cedar Hurst, L. I. AWARDS. C. A. ColEn special prize, group of chrysanthemums, .50 square feet — Per- cy Chubb (A. MacKenzie, gardener), first; Mrs. H. L. Pratt (H. Gaut, gar- dener), second. Lord & Burnham, special prize. Standard chrysanthemum (double) — Mrs. J. H. Ottley (Jas. MacDonald, gardener), first; Mrs. H. L. Pratt, sec- ond. Lord & Burnham special prize. Stand- ard chrysanthemum, single — B. W. Kimball (Jas. MacCarthy, gardener), first; Mrs. H. L. Pratt, second. M. Stapleton special prize, bush chrysanthemum, double — W. K. Hark- ness (A. Fournier, gardener), first. B. M. Underhill special prize, bush chrysanthemum, single — B. W. Kim- ball, first. Weeber & Don special silver cup, six chrysanthemums in 6-inch pots — Percy Chubb, first; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie (W. Ross, gardener), second. Nassau County Horticultural Society special silver cup, 18 chrysanthemums, six varieties — Percy Chubb, first; Mrs. "W. D. Guthrie, second; H. Ladew (J. Adler, gardener), third. H. B. Smith special prize, eight chrysanthemums, one variety — Mrs. J. H. Ottley, first; Mrs. W. Guthrie, sec- ond. Mrs. H. W. Bucknall special prize, six chrysanthemums, six varieties — J. T. Pratt (G. Ferguson, gardener), first; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, second. Mrs. D. Burns special prize, ten chrysanthemums, ten varieties — Percy Chubb, first; J. T. Pratt, second. Titus & Brown special prize, twelve chrysanthemums, twelve varieties — Percy Chubb, first; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, second. C. H. Totty special prize, two blooms of Clara Banghart chrysanthemums — NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Prize Collection of Vegetables Exhibited by Mrs. H. L. Pratt (H. Gant, Gardener). J. G. Pratt, first; H. Ladew, second. Mrs. J. H. Ottley special prize, twelve chrysanthemums arranged for effect — Jas. MacDonald, first; J. T. Pratt, second. P. B. Bdmonds special prize, largest bloom — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, first. Peter Henderson & Co. special prize, six chrysanthemums, 12-inch stems — J. T. Pratt, first; E. W. Kim- ball, second. Mrs. F. S. Smithers special silver cup, hardy chrysanthemums, fifty va- rieties—J. T. Pratt, first; Mrs. H. L. Pratt, second. C. H. Totty special prize, six sprays single chrysanthemums Dorothy Don — J. T. Pratt, first; Mrs. H. L. Pratt, second. Vaughan's Seed Store special prize, twelve varieties single chrysanthemums —Percy Chubb, first; J. T. Pratt, sec- ond. R. Miserole special prize, twelve American Beauty roses— Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, first; Mrs. F. S. Smithers (V. Cleres, gardener), second. A. T. Boddington special prize for roses, 12 white and 12 yellow — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, first; J. T. Pratt, sec- ond. Cottage Gardens Co. special prizes for carnations, twelve white — M. F. Schiff, first; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, sec- ond; twelve pink, B. W. Kimball, first; twenty-five one color, M. F. Schiff, first. H. F. Matz special prize for violets — J. T. Pratt, first; Mrs. J. C. Ayer (H. Jones, gardener), second. Stumpp & Walter special prize for group of ornamental and flowering plants, 75 square feet — Percy Chubb, first. Burnett Bros, special prize, six va- rieties of vegetables— Percy Chubb, first; Mrs. J. H. Ottley, second. Julius Roehrs Co. special prize for orchids — J. R. Delamar (R. Marshall, gardener), first; Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, second. J. W. Gammock special prize, three .plants Begonia Gloire de Lorraine — J. R. Delamar, first; Mrs. W. D. Guth- rie, second. I. G. Cocks special prize, specimen palm — F. S. Smithers, first. Kohler Bros, special prize, three ferns — T. Leeming (A. Riddenback, gardener), first; Mrs. H. L. Pratt, sec- ond. Glen Cove Echo special prize, speci- men fern — J. R. Delamar, first. 828 The American Florist. ISIov. 8, L. E. Ortiz special prize, six blooms yellow chrysanthemums — J. T. Pratt, first. W. H. Lutton special prize for win- ner of largest number of prizes in show — Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, first; J. T. Pratt, second. JAS. MACDONALD, Sec'y. Morris County Gardeners and Florists. EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW. The eighteenth annual show of the Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society opened in Assembly hall, Mad- ison, N. J., October 28. Both commer- cial and private exhibitors deserve much credit for the very excellent quality of stock displayed. While at this season chrysanthemums are sup- posed to be the leading factors in all exhibitions, at this show orchids, roses, carnations, fruit and vegetables were all prominent. The arrangement of the exhibits was artistic and also well staged for the convenience of visitors. One of the most striking and beau- tiful displays was on the stage of the hall, where Charles H. Totty had ar- ranged a truly remarkable collection of his single chrysanthemums on a background of palms. The great num- ber of varieties, the diversity of color and shade and the fine blending were all a fine object lesson as to what can be done with this class of stock. For this exhibit, which was staged merely as a decoration, Mr. Totty was awarded a silver medal. As will be noted in the list of awards, he was also a prize winner, with the large or exhibition chrysanthemums and roses. Wm. H. Duckham, superintendent for Mrs. D. Willis James, staged a very beautiful table of orchids, cat- tleyas, dendrobiums and oncidiums be- ing very prominent. For this he was awarded first prize, as well as numer- ous prizes in other classes. In roses, first prize honors were about even between L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J., and the Noe inter- ests of Madison, there being two sepa- rate firms in the last-named family : the L. M. Noe Estate and L. A. Noe, both being commercial growers. In the private estates, Otto H. Kahn, Cedar Court, Morristown, N. J. (James Fraser, superintendent), won many prizes; also Dr. D. H. McAlpin, Morris Plains, N. J. (James Davis, gardener) ; A. R. Whitney, "Glimpse- wood," Morristown (H. B. Vyse, gar- dener); Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, Mad- ison (Robert Tyson, gardener) ; Mrs. G. E. Kissel, Morristown (Percy D. Witney, gardener), and Mrs. Paul Moore, Convent, N. J. (Edward Da- vies, gardener). In the various chrysanthemum classes there were many notable ex- hibits of large flowers and some of the prize winners were : F. S. Vallis, yellow; Mrs. Gilbert Drabble, white; Lady Hopeton, pink; Mrs. Boggs, white; Mary Mason, bronze; Gorgeous, yellow; Hon. Mrs. Lopes, yellow; Wil- liam Kleinheinz, crimson with bronze reflex; Mrs. David Lyne, white; Mary Farnsworth. buff; Pockett's Crimson; Beatrice May. white; Mrs. William Tricker, pink blush, and C. H. Totty, bronze. There was much interest shown in the fruit and vegetable exhibits, par- ticularly the vegetables. The Mad- ison special prize for collection of veg- etables of 12 distinct kinds, beauty of arrangement to count, was awarded as follows : Mrs. D. Willis James (W. H. Duck- ham, superintendent), first; Giraud Poster, Lenox, Mass. (Edward Jen- kins, superintendent), second. The judges of the show were Eu- gene Dailledouze, Wallace R. Pierson, Wm. Turner and Peter Duff. A. F. F. Awards. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Thirty-six flowers in six varieties, six of each — Mrs. D. Willis James (W. H. Duckham, superintendent), first; Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., sec- ond. Eighteen flowers in six varieties, three of each — Otto H. Kahn, Morris- town, N. J. (James Fraser, superin- tendent), first; Mrs. G. E. Kissel, Mor- ristown, N. J. (Percy Witney, super- intendent), second; Dudley Olcott, Morristown, N. J. (Chas. Barbaius, su- perintendent), third. Twelve flowers in 12 varieties, one vase — Dr. D. H. McAlpin, Morris Plains, N. J. (James Davis, superin- tendent), first; Otto H. Kahn, second. Ten flowers, any yellow variety — Dr. D. H. McAlpin, first; Mrs. Paul Moore, Convent, N. J. (Edward Davis, super- intendent), second; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, Madison, N. J. (Robert Ty- son, superintendent), third. Ten flowers, any white variety — Dr. D. H. McAlpin, first; A. R. Whitney, Morristown, N. J. (H. B. Vyse, super- intendent), second. Ten flowers, any pink variety — Dr. D. H. McAlpin, first; A. R. Whitney, second. Ten flowers, any other color — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Dr. D. H. McAlpin, second; A. R. Whitney, third. Twenty-four flowers in 24 distinct varieties, stem not to exceed 12 inches long, to be shown in single vases — Mrs. D. Willis James, first; Chas. H. Totty, second. Three vases of six flowers each, in three distinct colors — C. W. Harkness, Madison, N. J. (Ernest E. Wild, super- intendent), first. Twelve flowers in 12 distinct varie- ties, stem not to exceed 12 inches, to be shown in single vases, for Leonard silver cup — Otto H. Kahn, first; C. W. Harkness, second; Mrs. G. E. Kissel, third. Six flowers, six distinct varieties, stems not to exceed 12 inches, to be shown in single vases, for Stumpp & Walter cash prize — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Frederick Cromwell, Madison, N. J. (James MacKinnon, su- perintendent), second; A. R. Whitney, third. Six flowers, any pink variety — Mrs. Paul Moore, first; J. W. Johnson, New Brunswick, N. J. (A. Fullerton, super- intendent), second. Six flowers, any white variety — Mrs. G. B. Kissel, first. Six flowers, any yellow variety — Mrs. John Crosby Brown, Orange, N. J. (Peter Duff, superintendent), first. Six flowers, any other color — Otto H. Kahn, first; Mrs. G. E. Kissel, second. Vase of flowers with other foliage, arranged for effect — Otto H. Kahn, first. Ten vases of pompons, in 10 varie- ties, six sprays to a vase — Chas. W. McAlpin, Morristown, N. J. (Hamilton Scott, gardener), first; Chas. H. Totty, second. Ten vases single, in 10 varieties, six sprays to a vase — Mrs. D. Willis James, first; J. W. Everett, Glen Cove, N. Y., second. Six vases single, six varieties, six sprays to a vase — C. H. Totty, first. GREENHOUSES OF FRANK P. BRIGHAM, BELVIDERE, ILL. J9I3- The American Florist. 829 NE\W -WHITE CARNATION MATCHLESS AT THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N. Photo taken October 17, 1913. Largest flower — C. W. Harkness, first; Mrs. Paul Moore, second. Six flowers Madison, Elmer D. Smith special prize — Chas. H. Totty, first. Six flowers Wm. Turner, Vaughan's Seed Store special prize — Mrs. G. E. Kissel, first; Dr. D. H. McAlpin, sec- ond. Ten flowers, any white, commercial^- Chas. H. Totty, first. Ten flowers, any yellow, commercial —Chas. H. Totty, first. Ten flowers, any pink, commercial — Chas. H. Totty, first. Ten flowers, any other color, com- mercial— Chas. H. Totty, first. EOSES. Eighteen American Beauty — L. A. Noe, Madison, N. J., first. Twelve American Beauty — L. M. Noe Estate, first; L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, second. Twenty-five My Maryland — L. B. Coddington, first. Twenty-five White Killarney — L. B. Coddington, first. Twenty-five Richmond — L. B. Cod- dington, first. Twenty-five any other red — L. M. Noe Estate, first; Twenty-five Killarney — L. B. Cod- dington, first; L. A. Noe, second. Twenty-five any other pink — Chas. H. Totty, first; L. A. Noe, second; L. B. Coddington, third. Twenty-five any yellow — L. B. Cod- dington, first; Harry O. May, Sum- mit, N. J., second. Twelve My Maryland — C. A. "Wark, Madison, N. J. ("Wm. McMichael, su- perintendent), first; John J. Riker, Portchester, N. Y. (W. R. Foukes, su- perintendent), second. Twelve White Killarney — L. M. Noe Estate, first; Wagner Greenhouses, Chatham, N. J., second; Chas. A. Wark, third. Twelve Milady, A. N. Pierson, Inc., special prize — L. M. Noe Estate, first; J. J. Riker, second. Twelve Richmond — J. J. Riker, first. Twelve any other red — J. J. Riker, first. Twelve Killarney — Wagner Green- houses, first; Mrs. D. Willis James, sec- ond. Twelve any other pink — J. J. Riker, first; Wagner Greenhouses, second; Harry O. May, third. Twelve any yellow — Wagner Green- houses, first; C. W. Harkness, second; Otto H. Kahn, third. Twelve any undisseminated variety —Chas. H. Totty, first, with light pink sport of Mrs. Chas. Shawyer. Vase of 25 blooms, any variety ex- cept American Beauty, Badgley, Riedel & Meyer prize — Chas. H. Totty, first; L. A. Noe, second. Twelve flowers Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Chas. H. Totty prize — L. M. Noe Es- tate, first; L. B. Coddington, second; Otto H. Kahn, third. CARNATIONS. Twenty-five blooms, pink — C. W. Harkness, first; G. F. Neipp, Chatham, N. J., second. Twenty-five blooms, white — Harry O. May, first; G. F. Neipp, second. Twenty-five blooms, red — Harry O. May, first; G. F. Neipp, second. Twenty-five blooms, any other color — C. W. Harkness, first. Twelve blooms, crimson — Dr. D. H. McAlpin, first. Twelve blooms, pink — Otto H. Kahn, first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, second. Twelve blooms, white — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first. Twelve blooms, red — Mrs. D. Willis James, first; Dr. D. H. McAlpin, sec- ond. Twelve blooms, any other color^ Mrs. D. Willis James, first. Eighteen blooms, any undissemi- nated variety — Chas. Weber, Lyn- brook, N. Y., first, with pink seedling Laura Weber. Three vases, in three varieties, 18 blooms each— Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first. Vase of one variety, 25 blooms in vase, Badgley, Riedel & Meyer prize — Mrs. D. Willis James, first, with En- chantress Supreme. One bunch, 100 flowers, double blue — Howard Coghill, Morristown, N. J. (P. Peinpede, superintendent), first. One bunch, 100 flowers, single blue — C. W. Harkness, first; Mrs. John Crosby Brown, second. GEOUPS. Chrysanthemum plants in flower, ar- ranged with foliage plants for effect, on space not exceeding 50 square feet ^Dr. D. H. McAlpin, first; A. R. Whitney, second. 830 The American Florist. Nov. 8, Specimen chrysanthemum plant in flower, pink^Mrs. John Crosby Brown, first. Specimen chrysanthemum plant in flower, yellow — Mrs. Paul Moore, first. Twelve chrysanthemum plants in flower, 12 varieties, single stems, pots not to exceed six inches in diameter — Mrs. H. Crosby Brown, first; Dr. D. H. McAlpin, second. Six chrysanthemum plants in flower, six varieties, single stems, pots not to exceed six inches in diameter — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first. Specimen Begonia de Lorraine — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first. Six plants single chrysanthemums in six varieties, pot not over eight inches — Mrs. D. Willis James, first. ORCHIDS. Society's prize for table four feet in diameter of orchid plants arranged with ferns — Mrs. D. Willis James, first. VEGETABLES. Collection of 12 distinct kinds, beau- ty of arrangement to count, on table space of six feet by four feet — Mrs. D. Willis James, first; Giraud Foster, Lenox, Mass. (Edward Jenkins, super- intendent), second. Collection of vegetables, six kinds, beauty of arrangement to count, Peter Henderson & Co. prize — Otto H. Kahn, first; David Francis, Convent, N. J., second. Six stalks of celery — Lewis Bark- man, Bernardsville, N. J., first; H. S. Gladwin, Madison, N. J., second. Twelve tomatoes — Giraud Foster, first. Six ears corn — Otto H. Kahn, first. Twelve potatoes — David Francis, first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, second. Six carrots — Giraud Foster, first; Otto H. Kahn, second. Six parsnips — O. H. Hammond, Ber- nardsville, N. J. (J. F. Anderson, su- perintendent), first; Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, second. Twelve beets — David Francis, first. Six lettuce — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first. Dish string beans — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Mrs. Paul Moore, sec- ond. Three cauliflower — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Lewis Barkman, sec- ond. Dish lima, beans — O. H. Kahn, first; Louis Barkman, second. Six onions — A. R. Whitney, first; Otto H. Kahn, second. Dish brussels sprouts — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; Lewis Barkman, sec- ond. Six leeks — Mrs. H. McK. Twombly, first; A. H. Hammond, second. Twelve potatoes by amateur — Carnot H. Ward, first. Plate of five apples — Sidney and Austin Colgate, Orange, N. J. (Wm. Reid. superintendent), first. Five plates of apples, five varieties — Sidney and Austin Colgate, first; Dr. D. H. McAlpin, second. One plate pears, five fruits — Sidney and Austin Colgate, first; Chas. W. McAlpin, second. Two bunches greenhouse grapes, black — Robt. D. Foote, Morristown. N. J. (J. D. Lindsbury), superintendent), first. Bunch greenhouse grapes, white or black— Robt. D. Foote, first. SPECIAL EXHIBITS. Special prize awarded Mrs. W. F. Duel, Maplewood, N. J., for dahlia Catherine Duel. Edward Behr exhibited pink sport of rose My Maryland. Chas. H. Totty exhibited sport of rose My Maryland. OMAHA, Neb.— S. B. Stewart has sold out his line of bulbs, and reports busi- ness very fine. Morris County Show Notes. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., made a display of their orchids in va- riety. Among the interesting visitors from out of town were Wm. Kleinheinz of Ogontz, Pa., and Edward Jenkins of Lenox, Mass. It is noted that the chrysanthemum named for Mr. Klein- heinz is getting to be a great prize- winner. A. P. F. Connecticut Horticultural Society. The second October meeting of this society was held on the evening of October 24, at the County building, Hartford, President John F. Huss pre- siding. After the reading of the min- utes of the preceding meeting, one new member was added to the society. As announced in the notices sent to. the members, the entire evening was; given up to the consideration of vege- tables and fruits. President Huss in his opening remarks stated that it was the first time that the society had ever given an exhibition entirely of vege- tables since its inauguration. It took the three large center tables and two extra end tables, the full length of the hall, to hold the magnificent dis- play. The number of the exhibits was perhaps smaller than those staged at the Connecticut State Fair, but the number of varieties and the size of the specimens could not be sur- passed at any exhibition in the coun- try. For instance, there were leeks at least seven inches in circumference and over two feet in length after be- ing trimmed; Swiss chard, beets, white Portugal onions. Prize Taker onions, and Wethersfield Reds, two or three varieties of endive, Henderson's New York Improved egg plant, with other varieties; peppers, kale, kohl rabi, cel- ery, salsify, celeriac, chicory, hollow crown parsnips, drum head cabbage, ADVERTISING FLOWER SHDW OF THE OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, CLEVELAND, NOV. 13-16. 1913. t9^3- The American Florist. 831 Mrs. G. W. Smith. President Cleveland Lady Florists' Club. Miss Hester Getz. Secretary Cleveland Lady Florists' Club. Mrs. H. P. Knoble. Treasurer Cleveland Lady Florist Club. carrots and many other vegetables. Apples : Northern Spy, Baldwins, and Greenings; five varieties of grapes, which, combined, made an excellent showing. President Huss appointed C. H. Sierman, G. H. Hollister and "Warren S. Mason as judges, and they awarded prizes as follows, which were duly ratified by vote of the members ; President John F. Huss, for his ex- hibit of vegetables, which completely filled two center tables and one end table, a first-class certificate. Alfred Cebelius, whose exhibit filled one of the center tables, a cultural certificate. Louis Chauvy, whose exhibit occu- pied one of the end tables, a cultural certificate, also a first-class certificate for his exhibit of grapes. C. D. Wisner, of South Manchester, for his display of apples, a cultural certificate. Francis Roulier. for his exhibit of chrysanthemums and orchids, a first- class certificate. G. H. Hollister read a paper on rais- ing vegetables in hot beds, covering minutely the preparation of the bed and the methods of cultivation to ma- turity of lettuce, radish, asparagus, etc. President Huss mentioned the fact that he had just received a paper from Geneva, announcing some new varie- ties of vegetables, also stating that Europeans are more fond of vegetables than Americans. A vote of thanks to the judges, for their services, to ex- hibitors, for their painstaking work in preparing their exhibits, and to the speakers, for their interesting and in- structive remarks, was passed. The meeting was well attended. Our next meeting will be held Thursday night, November 6, one week and one day earlier than usual. ALFRED DIXON, Sec'y. Kebmaw, Calif. — This city's third annual chrysanthemum show will be held Saturday, November 8. Springfield, O. — The following of- ficers were elected at the October meeting of the Florists' Club at the o£5ce of the Good & Reese Co. : Roy McGregor, president; John M. Good, vice-president; Arthur C. Leedle, sec- retary; Chas. W. TJnglaub, treasurer. Mrs. 'Walter Priest. Vice-President Cle\eland Lady Florists' Club. WITH THE GROWERS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrain, Mich. The writer recently had the pleas- ure of spending an enjoyable day with Elmer D. Smith among his chrysanthe- mums, and though this has been one of the hardest seasons of recent years for growing these fiowers some very fine blooms were seen. Nearly all the varieties grown in any quantity on the place are the productions of Mr. Smith's skill as a hybridizer and raiser of new chrysanthemums. The seedlings in their second year's trial were particularly interesting, notably a very fine yellow variety to follow Chrysolora. It is certainly a wonder among "mums" both as to size and finish, together with its fine stem and foliage. A beautiful pink is an- other fine one for the same season. Three or four exceptionally fine reds and crimsons were being developed, one very large reflexed being especially fine in color and petalage. Several very promising whites were among them, either for commercial or exhibition pur- poses. Several bronze and deep yel- lows were opening up but not advanced enough to see them at their best, though giving promise of having large blooms for exhibition. All shades of pink, from very light to the deepest rose, were in different stages of de- velopment. A large number of first year seed- lings were opening up and gave prom- ise of some good things, though Mr. Smith says that there were rather more weak ones among his crosses this year than usual. Among the seedlings that have got to the stage of being grown in quantity is a fine white for commer- cial purposes, to all appearances a real acquisition for the second early section, every bloom coming perfect and even, and two or three other promising whites for later in the season. Mr. Smith has cut down on the exhibition varieties and is devoting more space to his own productions and there is some very fine stock In sight. A bench of Naomah, July planted, was finishing up into fine blooms and two benches of Chrysolora were as fine as the writer has seen this variety any- where. A bench each of Golden Robin and Lucile Quinlan, two of Mr. Smith's 1913 novelties, looked particularly well for some great blooms about a week later. Mary B. Meyer, a white novelty of 1913, was also showing up fine. This variety is a very pure white in color with strong stems and good foliage. Several benches of later varieties for Thanksgiving looked good. The pom- pons have also claimed some of Mr. Smith's attention and a fine lot are being developed, especially some good shades of pink. C. w. Johnson. Cleveland Lady Florists' Club. At a meeting of the newly formed Lady Florists' Club October 27 the fol- lowing were elected officers : Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, president; Mrs. Walter Priest, vice-president; Miss Hester Getz, secretary; Mrs. H. P. Knoble, treasurer. About 20 members joined the first night, every one of whom 832 The American Florist, Nov. 8 promised to bring in two or three new members for the next meeting night. Mrs. Copas of Elyria was also pres- ent at this meeting. It is hoped all ladies, young and old, who are in any way interested in the florist business will join and help to make the club a success. The dues will be $1.00 a year. The officers elected are in every way capable and progressive, and un- der their able leadership the club will be a success. It is expected that card parties, dances and other social enter- tainments will toe held during the sea- son. C. F. B. They're Crowding Pochelon. Detroit, Mich. — F. T. D. Pochelon, of the L. Bemb Floral Co., writes : "On either side of my building are new theatres, on the left side is a new the- atre, just completed, and on the right side they just got through wrecking the old build! is and are erecting a new theatre on a space 95 by 100 feet, so you see I am surrounded by the- atres. I must either become a good or toad actor, at least I ought to have a show myself." Arnold Arboretum Notes. The exceptionally wet and cloudy weather of October has lessened the beauty of the fading leaves of many trees and shrubs in the Artooretum this autumn. From some American plants the leaves have fallen with little change of color, on others the colors are dull, and on many plants which are usually brilliant the first of No- vember the leaves are still green and will protoatoly be destroyed by the first serious frost before assuming their usual autumn colors. There are, of course, many exceptions to this gen- eral statement. The clear yellow tints of the leaves of the Japanese cercidi- phyllum have never been more beau- tiful than during the past few weeks, according to the Arnold Artooretum bulletin just issued. From some of the trees the leaves have already fallen or are falling rapidly, on others they are yellow, and on others still green or only slightly turned. As this tree is better known in this country its value is more appreciated. First in- troduced into the United States by the Arboretum in 1878, cercidiphyllum has become thoroughly established in sev- eral collections in the neighborhood of Boston and has flowered and produced abundant crops of seeds here for sev- eral years. Cercidiphyllum is the larg- est tree of extratropical Asia, growing often to the height of one hundred feet or more and forming an enormous trunk composed of a number of second- ary stems. The trees are fastigiate in habit with erect toranches and slender branchlets, and the flowers and fruit are inconspicuous. The leaves some- what resemble those of the redbud or cercis in shape, whence the name cercidiphyllum. As they expand in very early spring, they are a dark bronze-red in color, and during the summer are rather dull blue-green. There are a number of these trees on both sides of the Meadow road just beyond the Administration build- ing. A plant of much beauty at this time owing to the dark wine color of its ripening leaves is the Japanese Stuartia pseudocamellia. This is a small slender tree common on the mountain slopes of central Jai)an, be- longing to the family to which the tea-plant and the camellia belong. The white, cup-shaped flowers resemble those of a single-flowered camellia; they are smaller, however, than those of the two American Stuartias, S. pentagyna of the Appalachian moun- tains and S. virginica of the south- eastern states. These are both shrubs, and the flowers of the latter are larger and more beautiful than the flowers of the other Stuartias, but this hand- some plant is not hardy in New Eng- land and is now rarely found in Euro- pean gardens, although it was intro- duced into England more than a cen- tury ago and appears to be perfectly hardy in the neighborhood of London. Stuartia pentagyna is perfectly hardy here and is one of the most desirable of the summer-flowering shrubs which can be grown in this climate. It is a large, free-flowering shrub and there is a form with bright purple stamens which make the flowers more conspicu- ous than those of the common form with yellow stamens. There is a good plant of the Japanese species on the upper side of Azalea path, and there are plants of this and of Stuartia pen- tagyna in the shrub collection. The three species of the eastern American genus aronia, or chokeberry, are beautiful plants in the autumn. Some of the forms of Aronia nigra are the largest in this group, sometimes growing to the height of eight or ten feet. The shining black fruit of these plants, hanging in large and abundant clusters, contrasts well with the red and orange tints of the autumn leaves. Aronia intermedia, of the same gen- eral appearance, has earlier ripening, dark wine-colored fruit, while A. arbutifolia has erect clusters of smaller fruit and narrower leaves which are bright scarlet before falling. This plant late in the autumn is one of the showiest of all the shrubs of eastern North America. All the aronias are easily cultivated and excellent garden plants; the flowers are atoundant and handsome, and they have great value for the decoration of the autumn gar- den. The leaves of no other shruto in the Aboretum are now so bright scarlet as those of the common highbush blue- berry of New England swamps (Vac- cinium corymbosum). This plant has much to recommend it for general cul- tivation; the habit is good, the flowers are beautiful, the large bright blue fruits which cover the branches in ear- ly summer are very handsome and of better quality than those of any other blueberry, and the autumn foliage is unsurpassed in brilliancy. Young plants can be easily transplanted from the swamps and succeed in any good garden soil in which they grow rapidly and flower and produce fruit in abun- dance. The highbush blueberry has been largely planted in the Aboretum shrubberies and there is a group of these plants on both sides of Azalea path at its entrance from the Bussey Hill road at the base of the overlook. Some of the new cotoneasters dis- covered toy Wilson In western China are shrubs of much beauty at this season of the year, and among them are several of the handsomest and most desirable garden shrubs of re- cent introduction. Some of the species grow six or eight feet high and some form dense mats of prostrate stems; some have bright red and others shin- ing black fruits, and nearly all of them have dark green and very lus- trous leaves which retain this color until the late autumn. One of the handsomest plants of this group is Cotoneaster hupehensis with erect and spreading stems, larger and more con- spicuous flowers than those of other species of cotoneaster, and exceptional- ly large red fruits which have already fallen. Cotoneaster foveolata is a tall shruto with tolack fruit and leaves which turn late in the autumn to toril- liant shades of orange and scarlet. For its autumn foliage this plant might well find a place in every gar- den. Although no longer a novelty, Cotoneaster horizontalis is one of the most useful and interesting of the Chinese species of cotoneaster. It is a low plant with spreading and arch- ing stems which in time form a toroad naat not more than a foot high. The small leaves are dark green and very lustrous; the minute flowers are dark red and these are followed by innu- merable small red fruits. This is a most desirable plant for the borders of small shrubberies, for the rock gar- den and for covering low walls. A THEY'RE CROWDING POCHELON. Establishment and Delivery Cars of the L. Bemb Floral Co., Detroit, Mich. 1913- The American Florist, 833 FIELD DAY OF WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES EMPLOYES, NATICK, MASS. collection of several species of the new Chinese cotoneasters can be seen in the long bed of new Chinese plants on the southern slope of Bussey Hill, and there is a large specimen of C. horizontalis on the upper side of Hick- ory path near Centre street which is now covered with fruit and well shows the decorative value of this plant. Unfortunately only a few species of the genus callicarpa are hardy in this climate, and the beautiful C. amer- icana, the so-called French mulberry, which makes such a brilliant display in the southern woods at this season of the year with its large clusters of rose-purple fruit, cannot be grown here. The decorative value of plants of this genus for the autumn garden can now be seen, however, at the en- trance of Azalea path from the Bussey hill road where there is a group of callicarpa japonica covered with the small, shining, light purple fruit of this hardy little shrub. There are two forms of this plant in the group, the larger, with larger fruit having been raised from seed collected in Corea, and the smaller plants with smaller fruit raised from seeds gathered on the mountains of Japan. Almost as conspicuous as the fruit of this callicarpa is that of the Japanese Symplocos cratsegoides, al- though it is still somewhat hidden by the ample foliage of the plant. This native of Japan is one of the few shrubs with bright blue fruit which can be grown in this climate. It is a large and perfectly hardy shrub which in late spring is covered with clusters of small white flowers and these are followed by small fruits which in the early autumn become bright blue and remain in good con- dition on the branches until after the leaves have fallen. Large plants of this symplocos can be seen on the Bussey hill road above 'the lilac group, and it is in the shrub collection. The fruit of most of the bush honey- suckles ripens and falls in summer, but a conspicuous exception to this gen- eral statement is found in Lonlcera Maackii and its variety podocarna. Lonicera Maackii, which is a native of the Amoor River region in north- eastern Asia, is a large shrub with erect stems and white flowers which are larger and perhaps more beautiful than those of any other bush honey- suckle. The fruit of this plant is , bright red, of medium size, and re- mains on the branches after the leaves have fallen, making it a valuable deco- rative plant in the late autumn. The flowers of the variety podocarpa which was discovered by "Wilson in western China, are smaller, tinged with yellow or rose color, and less beautiful, but the fruit is larger and the leaves re- main much later without change of color on the branches. At this time, therefore, the plant is covered with bright green leaves and bright red or orange fruit, making it one of the most attractive shrubs in the Aboretum at this season. There are large specimens of the Chinese and Siberian plants side by side in the shrub collection, and there are plants of the latter also cov- ered with fruit in the Chinese collec- tion on the southern slope of Bussey hill. Washington. TOO MANY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The market is glutted with chrysan- themums with not enough business to move them. The very best can be had for $1.50 a dozen or $8 to $10 a hundred, while you can get good chrys- anthemums from $2 a hundred up. NOTES. Under the direction of Truman Lan- ham, superintendent of trees and park- ing, of the District of Columbia, 75 experienced men are digging up 1,500 trees in the nursery, preparatory to planting them in various parts of the city. Mr. Lanham said that owing to the terrific storm of July 30, the city is more in need of new trees than ever before, but the autumn planting will be meager as compared to last year. During the two planting sea- sons last year, 4,500 trees were set out. Of these, 2,485 were planted in the fall. So much money was expended in repairing the damage done by the July storm that the Government must cut expenses this fall. Trees destroyed during the storm will be replaced so far as practicable. Some of the local florists held a meet- ing at the office of the Florists' Ex- change, October 30. to try and stop the sale of flowers on the streets. This is going to be a hard job, for if the wholesale houses of this city refuse to sell the street fakers, as they are called, they can have all they want shipped in from other cities. As a rule the kind of stock that is sold on the streets is inferior to that sold in the better class stores and it gives the poorer class of people a good chance to en- joy a few flowers. Besides, it helps the grower, as he must get some re- turn for his output and he is certain to have some culls in his stock. A visit to the chrysanthemum show, held by the Department of Agriculture, is time well spent, as there are some very fine chrysanthemums to be seen in both the large and the pompon va- rieties. In the large varieties, Jas. Wilson, pink; "Wm. R. Smith, pmk; No. 51, pink; Mrs. ^. Syme, white; and His Majesty, a;ttracted the most attention from the large crowds that have been attending every day and night since the show opened. G. H. Lavalle, formerly foreman for J. H. Small & Sons, is sending in some nice potted chrysanthemums to the lo- cal market. He expects to start build- ing another house this month for car- nations and sweet peas. Visitor : Robt. Shock, representing M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. G. C. D. State Florists' Association of Indiana. The above association met .at Rich- mond, Monday, November 3. The day was ideal and 63 members and friends were seated for luncheon. The busi- ness meeting was held at the B. G. Hill Co.'s greenhouses. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to hold a flower show in Indianapolis some time during the month of November, 1914. It was also voted unanimously that the society should invite the Chrysan- themum Society of America to meet with them at that time, and E. G. Hill was instructed to extend the in- vitation at their meeting this week at Chicago. Several speeches were made as to the advisability of giving a free show or charging admission. The next meeting of the society will be held at New Castle, December 2, and the annual meeting in January will be held at Indianapolis. An invitation was received from the Illinois State Florists' Association to meet with that body in March, next, at Danville. 111., and was unanimously accepted. Dan- ville is only about 40 miles west of Lafayette, and will be easily reached by most of the Indiana members. As soon as the meeting adjourned all vis- itors were taken in automobiles to the several greenhouses in and around Richmond, where they found much of interest to attract their attention. W. W. Coles. Waban Field Day. The Waban Rose Conservatories, South Natick, Mass., recently held a very successful field day for the bene- fit of employes. The afternoon was spent in a ball game between the mar- ried and single men and in running and jumping contests, and other games in which the ladies and the boys and girls all joined. After the contests were finished all were served with refresh- ments. The accompanying illustration was taken on the lawn of Alexander Montgomery, superintendent of the con- servatories. Mr. and Mrs. Montgom- ery are shown in the middle of the picture. 834 The American Florist. Nov. 8. The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subset ptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN TLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTRNTS. The exliibitious S21 — Chrysanthemum Society of America 821 —President Totty's address 821 — Chas. H. Totty (portrait) 822 — Secretary .Tolmsou's report |22 — .Tohn N. May (portrait) S2.J —Wallace K. Pierson (portrait) »2d — C. W. Johnsou (portrait) 823 — Massachusetts Horticultural Society 823 — Penusylv.-iniii Horticultural Society 824 — Horticultural Society of New York 825 —Nassau County Horticultural Society A%Uvr9 ILL« Drists' Supply Department We are prepared to supply you with Ruscus Wreaths, both Green and Red, for lower prices than you can obtain them for elsewhere. Baskets filled with red tweesles* statice, ruscus, etc., always make a hit. Ruscus Wreaths Ruscus - Purple Per lb. Ruscus ■ - Red ^ g Ruscus - Green ^ ^ C ^e have just received a new porfation of our Improved inkier, send for sample, post d to your address, $1.00. BASKETS-BASKETS. 'e have had a great demand for Wedgewood iaskets. Also the Belfontaine Violet Baskets. 1 1 J_Jj-, Ite/I mH ^^ ^Et 840 The American Florist. Nov. 8, CHRYSANTHEMUM S THE BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Choice Roses, Beauties and Carnations All Our Own Growth Buy Direct of the Grower^ BEAUTIES— Best in Market. Extra long perdoz , $3.50 to $1.00 36 inch " 3.00 80 inch " 2.50 24-30 inch " 2.00 20 inch " 1-50 15 inch " 1.00 Short lengths 4 to 6 cents each. We are now cutting a fine lot of Roses. Mnk Killamey, White Killarney, Rhea Reids, Sunbursts. BilUngdon, Mrs. Shawyer, Rictanonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Select "_ 6.00 Medium " 6 00 Short " $3.00- 4.00 Price List: p»o»j:i*oiv® 35c to 50c a bunch. Strictly fancy single and double. Fine novelties. CHRVSANTHEMCMS According to Size Yellow per doz .....$1 50-$3.00 White " 1.50- 3.00 Pink " 2.00- 3.00 CARNATIONS-Red, Pink, White. Fancy per 100 $4.00 VALLEY. $3 00 to $4.00 per 100. EASTER LILIES. Per dozen $1.50 GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Bronze Galax " 1.50 Adiantum per 100 1.00 Asparagus. " $2.00- 3.00 Sprengeri " 2.00- 3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. BA8SETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, ni. OFFICE and STORE, m N. Wabash Ave., CHICifiO, ILL Chicago, LABGE SUPPLY OP CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Trade has been rather quiet since the last writing, but toward the close of last week business was more brisk. The All Saints' day trade was fairly good with some of the stores, but the demand was principally for roses and carnations instead of chysanthemums as in former years. Stock of all kinds is plentiful with the exception of Amer- ican Beauty roses, which have ad- vanced considerably in price. The long-stemmed flowers clean up well but the best demand is chiefly for medium and short-stemmed American Beauty roses. Some fine My Maryland are ar- riving in quantities and the supply of Milady roses is much larger. Sun- burst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie and Mrs. Chas. Russell are in good supply and the receipts of Rich- mond, Killarney and White Killarney are large. White roses at times have been well cleaned up but are not con- sidered scarce. Carnations continue to be in good demand and the prices hold up well. Chrysanthemums are in large supply, especially yellow; and choice blooms in all the leading seasonable varieties are now obtainable. Virginia Poehlmann, white and yellow Mile. Clementine Touset, Major BonnailEon, Chrysolora, Robert Halliday and Chas. Razer are seen in good supply in ad- dition to the many other varieties. Pompons are in good supply and are moving quite well. Violets are better in quality and sell at better prices. Snapdragons are arriving in larger sup- ply but are in good demand. Sweet peas are seen at several of the stores, lilies are plentiful and the same can be said of lily of the valley. Ferns advanced in price this week at some of the stores. Greens are quite plenti- ful and some of the best boxwood seen in this market for some time is now being offered. The Chicago Florists' Club will hold its next regular monthly meeting in the East Room, mezzanine floor. Hotel La Salle, Thursday, November 6, at 7 :30 o'clock. All members are re- quested to be present early so all busi- ness can be disposed of before hold- ing the reception and dance which follows. Everyone in the trade, wheth- er a member of the club or not, is cor- dially invited to attend the reception and dance, which from present indica- tions^ promises to be one big affair. There will be a civil service exam- ination for florist foreman, November 14, 1913, at 9 a. m., in Washington park, Fifty-seventh street and Cottage Grove avenue. Applications, which can be obtained at the civil service ofiice personally or by mail, must be filed in that ofliee by 5 p. m. of the thir- teenth. Examination is to be of a practical nature, covering actual work- ing conditions. Buchbinder Bros, are building a new refrigerator for Schiller's north side store that will be a beauty and should prove to be a good advertisement to bring the rest of the local florists in line who need new boxes. This firm delivered a new refrigerator this week to the North Shore Floral Co.'s mag- nificent new store on Irving Park boulevard. The body of William Ginger, a 70- year-old resident, this city, was found in his mushroom plant at Proviso, No- vember 3. He was killed when a small boiler exploded. The discovery of the body came when a woman carried cof- fee to the plant. Mr. Ginger lived at 2041 Grace street. Vaughan's Seed Store are making their early shipments of bouquet green now. The weather has been favorable for keeping this stock in good condi- tion. . _^ H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES lVBOLESALE coMMmaiuw TIjOBISTS Sa Ba«t Ruidolph 8 „, A Specialty Grower of GUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolpli St., CHICAGO And AH Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMUNGCO. THE Ixi.ox>xrciEix3 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. =\ VlioMe Ho¥erMM*ltet>s Buffalo, Nov. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@2S 00 fancy IS 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No. 2 3 00® 4 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 ■' White Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 7 00 •• Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Queen 4 00® 6 00 '■ Hillingdon 3 00® 6 00 •■ Sunburst 4 00@10 CO " Bonsilene 3 00® 4 00 •■ Safrano 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 8 00 •■ Milady 3 00®10 00 Snapdragon 3 00® 4 00 Swainsona 75® 1 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 25c@S0c Chrysanthemums 5 00@20 00 Violets 60® 75 White Violets 1 00 Lilies 10 00®12 00 Daisies 75® 1 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 ,\sparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, S2 00 Boston, Nov. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00@ 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00® 8 00 ■■ Double White Killarney...l0 00@12 00 ■• Killarney Queen Special... 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 ■' Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 ■• Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00®10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■■ My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00®16 00 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati. Noy. 5. Roses, Beauty per doz. . $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 ■ ' ■ Perle 2 00® 8 00 ■■ Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Carnations 2 50® 3 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Orchids $6.00®$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. .50® 3.00 per doz. V%:'':J^^l^ YOR,K', Give Us a Trial We Can I Please You. X Roses, Carnations and aU kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale CommiBsioD Florists, norists' Snpplles and Wire Desl^s. WM. F. XASTING CO. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Cleveland. Ohio Pittsbnrgti, Pa. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CHRYSANTHEMCMS In All Grades. Orcliids, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Choice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale Commlsslonriorist Conslgmnents Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Snpplles St. Louis, Nov. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns per 1000 $1,75 848 The American Florist. Nov. 8. Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES, HOHM.ANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, Etc. JOHIS^ "^OUIVO Cattleyas. Oncidiums, Gardenias, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses, including all the Novelties and Leading Standard Varieties SS West astlx St., I wish to assure my friends througliout tlie country that all orders to be shipped, or orders for delivery in New York and vicinity, will receive my personal attention. WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. New York. BUSIITESS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED. The business of the past week was slow at the opening with a slight im- provement over Saturday. Cooler weather with lulling frost has put the outdoor stock out of the running and somewhat shortened the supply of greenhouse flowers. There is yet a surplus of chrysanthemums, and while much stock is moving, it is at low prices. American Beauty roses are moving up in price, §35 a hundred being now the ruling price for specials. Orchids are doing somewhat better, prices ranging from 25 to 40 cents per flower. There is also an improvement in violets, the best bringing 50 cents a hundred. While there are carna- tions on the market that bring $3.00 a hundred, $1 to $2.50 is the ruUng price and they are slow at that. Monday, November 3. — There seems to be a better feeling in the wholesale district this morning and indications point to better business for this week. While there is no upward tendency in the prices of chrysanthemums, condi- . tions seem to favor a cleanup. Gar- denias are scarce and the best of what is seen wholesales at $4.00 a dozen. NOTES. At J. K. Allen's, on November 3, we noted particular]}' fine white chrysan- themums of the variety Mrs. Gilbert Drabble. They were grown at the range of Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., and were in line with all the oth- er stock from that range. At the same store, a new white chrysanthemum, originated by Charles Hunt, Port Rich- mond, Staten Island, is also attracting much attention. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held on the even- ing of November 10, in the Grand Opera House Building. This will be "Ladies' Night," and Frank Duggan, chairman of the house committee, will doubtless do himself proud in the way of supper and vaudeville entertain- ment. In this he will be ably assisted by A. J. Guttraan and others. At the exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, much prize winning stock was exhibited by the Cottage Gardens Co. and the F. R. Pierson Co. The product of these ranges is sold by Jos. Millang in the rooms of the New York Cut Flower Co. It is stated that the following party will leave on the midnight train, No- vember 3, over the New York Central for Chicago, where they will attend the show: Chas. H. Totty, Wm. Duckham, Wallace R. Pierson and L. J. Renter. There was a remarkable outpouring of visitors to the Horticultural Soci- ety's show on Sunday, November 2. It is estimated that between 50,000 and 75,000 people passed through between 1 and 5 p. m. Horace B. Froment Is feeling quite well, thank you, because his leading grower, L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. X, took a lot of first prizes at the Madison, N. J., show. John Young is receiving a fine va- riety of roses from S. J. Renter & Son, Westerly, R. I., including some good blooms of their new red seedling rose. M. O. Ford is very strong on carna- tions and chrysanthemums. He is also handling good American Beauty and standard varieties of tea roses. Many fine funeral designs were no- ted at the funeral of Charles Gates, the millionaire who died suddenly, a week ago, at Cody, Wyoming. Dailledouse Bros., of Flatbush, are sending in fine stock of their Enchan- tress Supreme and other standard va- rieties of carnations. A. H. Langjhar, who has been in poor health during the summer, has recovered and is putting in full time at his store. Tradndly & Schenck are now offer- ing a particularly fine line of orchids, chrysanthemums, roses and carnations. George Siebrecht is receiving fine single violets that sell for 75 cents a hundred. Visitors : Duncan Finlayson, Brook- line. Mass.; J. F. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; L. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I. A. F. F. Boston Notes. While, in common with other cities, the supply of stock for the local mar- ket is now heavy, nobody that we talked with views the situation with alarm. A great influx of stock at this time of year is expected and creates no tales of woe. NOTES. Sidney Hoffman's store on Massa- chusetts avenue is now a very attract- ive place for visitors. In the facili- ties for window display and other fea- tures, it is one of the best stores in this country. There are four large show windows and at the time of our visit, October 30, every one was beautiful with a choice assortment of stock; or- chids in variety, crotons, palms, ferns and other foliage and flowering plants, as well as the best cut stock in chrys- anthemums, being very noticeable. In this connection it may be stated that the old and well known Shepard Nor- well Co. has recently opened a flower department. Wanting a skilled artist to arrange their show window for Hal- lowe'en, they naturally selected Mr. Hoffman, and the job was well done. Thomas F. Galvin is now spending considerable time in New York, super- intending his new store in that city. All authentic reports indicate that he is meeting .with the same measure of success that has accompanied his work in this city. In the meantime, the old — old only in point of service — reliable James McManus is running the Boston store on Tremont street. "Jim" is an institution, not only at Galvin's but also in the flower trade of this city. He should be, as he has been in it go- ing on 40 years. Penn, the florist, Bromfield street, decorated for Hallowe'en with a wed- ding scene in his large show window. To be sure the beautiful bride was of wax, but in the eyes of some of the male sex, that was probably an ad- vantage, as she couldn't talk or be a suffragette. It may be said in pass- ing, that Penn's store is one of the busiest places in the heart of the city. It is stated that William Sim, of Cliftondale, has a great crop of sweet peas coming on. That careful and fa- mous sweet pea specialist nearly al- ways has some kind of surprise up his sleeve. Thomas Roland, whose fame as a plantsman stands unchallenged, prom- ises to be equally successful as a grow- er of cut flowers, as good roses from his Revere range are now on the mar- ket. The new red Rose Hadley, grown by the Montgomery Brothers, Hadley, Mass., is attracting considerable at- tention in this market. It is well thought of by the leading retailers. Speaking of the pink rose, Mrs. Charles Russell, one of the leading dealers said to the writer, "they sell so fast that we cannot get enough of them." W. R. Nicholson of Framingham is now bringing to the Exchange fine stock of carnations, chrysanthemums and yellow daisies. Andrew Christensen, of Stoneham, is now bringing in good carnations. A. F. F. PIttslJurgh. OHETSANTHEMUMS IN FULL SWAT. There has been a very marked change in the weather conditions the past week, some very cold breezes bringing out winter apparel in full force. Of course, the one big attraction at pres- ent is chrysanthemums, which seem to have struck their full stride, and all the public conservatories are now entertaining people by the thousands at their showings of these fine flowers. The scant supply of carnations has improved very little since the last writing, and roses also, it seems, have fallen off considerably in supply. Eas- ter lilies and lily of the valley are in good supply, but are not selling well. Violets are also in the same class. American Beauty roses are not over- plentiful. Pompons are plentiful and good. The latest acquisitions to the daily supply are gardenias and Nar- cissus Paper White. The supply of green goods is sufficient. There is an over-supply of adiantum. NOTES. The most of the retailers are taking advantage of the change in the weath- er and have their windows dressed in rgrj^ The American Florist. 849 M. RICE CO. \ - Be Prepared ?21 Holiday Rush ORDER YOUR SUPPLIES FROM THE HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK *'*•'''' EverythinK in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer, Evervebine in supplies. ir~^ J. K. ALLEN EstabUshed 1887 106 West 28ih Street New York Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for the celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Killamey Roses. Carnations superb LUy of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. aUTTAlAN, prBsidem. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Frank N. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly ^ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Chrysanthemums and all the best products ol the leading growers. Consignments solicited. fresh oak and beecli branches, corn stalks, and everything else to remind one that the warm weather has gone for good. W. L. Baker, of the new wholesale firm, came near landing a hero medal last Monday when he overpowered a negro who was about to attack anoth- er man on the Ninth street bridge. Mr. Baker came out best and at present his victim is confined to the hospital. The Zieger Co. announce that they have recentlj' acquired the contract for one of the largest landscape jobs done here in years. This company makes a hobby of landscape and shrub- bery work and usually lands all the big orders. H. C. Buechler has been called to the home of his younger years in Washington, D. C, where his mother died last Sunday, November 2. Mr. Buechler has the sympathy of the en- tire trade in his great loss. Frank J. Farney, representing M. Rice & Co., was in town this week with a nice line of samples. J. Los Angeles. WEEK OP OCTODER 24. There seems to be a little decrease in business this week. There is plen- ty of excellent stock on the market, especially greenhouse roses. Chrysan- themums and centaureas are very good. The stock of ferns is in fine condition, Boston and "Whitmani being the larg- est sellers. HOLLYWOOD EXHIBITION. The Hollywood Women's Club held its flower show, October 29-30, and it proved a huge success. The display of chrysanthemums was exceptionally fine and varied. The hall was deco- .rated with Phoenix palms, Asparagus plumosus and pampa grass. Miss Sa- die Thomas had a very attractive dis- play of chrysanthemums. In the cen- ter of the hall was a very fine show- ing of plants, such as pampas, um- brella plants, etc., while the center of the display held a pond of water lilies of all colors. A. Soethout reports business good. He is expecting a large number of orders this year for fruit trees. M. Paul Neconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^353^3533 Mad. Sq. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cat Flowers ^W° .\ complere assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. ¥lioMe Hover MM'Ket>s New York, Nov. 5. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00@35 00 extra andfancy...l5 00@25 00 ;; " No.l andNo. 2... 8 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. special. 6 00@ 8 UO extra... 4 00@ 5 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 Oil® 2 00 " White Killarney 1 00@ 8 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 CO® 6 00 extra 2 O0@ 3 CO No.l andNo. 2.. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 0C@ 8 00 Hillinedon, Aaron Ward .. 5C@ 5 00 " Richmond 50@ f> 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 500600 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 8 00 Cattleyas 30 0lJ@40 00 Lilies. LonRiflorum and Harrisii.. 3 Of^@ 4 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 3 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 30@ 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ...doz. bchs. 1 25@ 1 75 Smilax Doz. strinps, 1 00@ 1 50 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz m50@tl.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock- perdoz $1,(0@«4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches. 50c@75c Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Violets 25c(a50c Gardenias.... per doz., $1.00@$4.00 Mention the American Florist when writins} HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tll St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writino WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writino N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Cooean Bldg.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisins;, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist whan writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQU.\RE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th street NEW YORK 850 The American Florist. Nov. 8, BAYERSDORFER'S Mention, All Progressive Florists Get in Line. Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of Illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Frizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. ii2nrchst. Philadelphia, Pa. DON'T WORRY! BUT BUY IMPORTED Terra Cotta Grass Heads And Increase Your Sales. In 3 Designs and 2 Sizes. Prices on Application . If interested write for Catalogue of Partridge Berry Bowls, Fish Globes, Imported Tanlcs, Aquaria Ornaments, Etc. Nicholas Wapler 28 Warren Street, NEW YORK. GOLDFISH Asstd, sizes, Med ium and Large, $7.00 per 100. Also Bird Remedies and Supplies AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 1449 Madison Street, CHICAGO Qeor^e Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. 'Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tll St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Upiu Yorll Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare, """ """ Mention the American Florist when writing WILD SMILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Mansfield O. — Stuhldreher Bros, recently held a chrysanthemum show for the benefit of the public. Their 12,000 blooms of this flower are in fine condition. They ship the greater part of their stock to Pittsburgh. FRESH Bouquet Green Now in Stock Vaaghan's Seed Store, CHICAGO and NEW YORK. Boxwood, Immortelles, Statice, Baskets, Ruscus. . THE MEYER GREEN SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tyine bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should be Used by growers for strinfjitnR^ Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the grreenhousc. The MEYER SILKALINE was I he first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name — MEVER'S Si kaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers- Price for any size or color, Si. 25 per lb. Sizes: 'F" fine, "FF" medium and "FFF" course. Silkahne also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. JOHN C. MEY£R TflREAD CO., hTof^^^^sS: lowelljass. ICELAND MOSS EXPORT Necessary for every beautiful decoration and binding. Prime quality. In cases of 50 kilos at the prices of $220 per 1000 kilos. Packed carefully and forwarded everywhere. Ask for specimens. -:- -:- -:- CEDERPSLMS EFT, TRONDHJEM, NORWAY. Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2.50 per case. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVEKGKEEN, ALABAMA. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment, $2.50 per ease Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. f9^3- The American Florist. 851 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvB>i$oi«ru Two Stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South DaV-ota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. KstabUshed In 1867. ^^^ nORiST 739 Buckingham Place. L, D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WC HAVE THE BEST FAdLITTES IN THE CITY IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray HUl 1440 and 1441. . 6 East 33d street. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 680001-02 Prospect 33B to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in MEW YORK, lONG ISLAND and NEW JERSB^ Mention ihr- American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best Quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Uentio: the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chlcado. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ™'«|5?ck^o^^'' Mention the American Florist when writing PROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Novemljer 9. PROM MONTREAL, Scotian, Allan. Woveraber 10. PROM iPHILADELPHIA, Prinz Adalbert, Ham.- Amer. River Araxes, Norton. Theodore, Barber. November 11, PROM MONTREAL. Tunisian, Allan. Saxiona, Cunard. PROM BALTIMORE, Barcelona, Ham.-Amer. Noordam. Holland-American, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, North Gcr. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. Matura, Trinidad, Pier 24, Broolilyn. .November 12. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River, La Savoie, Prench, 10 a. m., Pier 57, North River PROM 'BALTIMORE, Main, , North Ger. -Lloyd, 2 p. m. Roma, Fabre, 3 p. m. Zulia, Red "D," 12 noon. November 13. PROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland, Canadian Pacific. 3:30 p. m. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. November 14. St. Paul, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62, Nor.th River. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. T^EIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to -*- any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Uentioti the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders rpcplvp nrnrnDt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley ainava oo band. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of And eive special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best Steele in the marlcet. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers and desi^s solioited lor delivery in anv part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph ordera filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Sncceasor to Sievera & Boland FLORIST so KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 852 The American Florist. Nov. 8, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS wm be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire. Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Eatablighed 1874-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all tlie large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded bv private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. lienUon the AmeHcan Florist when wHUno Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel MembHs of the Florisls' Tdegrapk DeliiaT. Boston, Mass. St. Paul, Minn. Holin & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for acy pUce in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the lareest »*«'': '^«fi"?f' variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive nieht and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Rowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the Amertoan Florist uihm wrtWnff La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CASEFUL ATTKNTION TO AU ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. AOantzi Florzil Co. 41 Peactatree Street Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. "Penn, The Tele^aph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, BuCEalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bragg, Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Song, John, Detroit, Mich. Blown Bros. & Co., Vannou"er, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Rocktord, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New Xork. _ , ^ „ Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mlcb. Grlmm-Gorly, St. Lonls. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. John Bader Co., N. S., Pittsburg. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y KelloBK. F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborlus, J. J., Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboyg.-ui, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray. Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Kock, Ark. Palmer. W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. pinn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchl, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C C. Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Kock, wm. L.. Flower Co., Kansas City. Saak4s, O. C. Los Angeles Calif. Soitfnrd Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ichiller, Th^Horlst, 2221 W. Madison St., Chl- Schlfng. Mai, 22 W. 59th St., New York. §mlth Co A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Imith, Henrt, Graid Rapids, Mich. «ii-nmnn Georee M., New xorK, IS'^ieed' aid Floral Co Dallas Tex. The Flower Shop, Memphis, Tenn. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "WlIsOTi," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. T. Wlttboia. Geo., Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chl- wSlfsklU Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Loi Angeles. CalU. , _ , Young & Nugent, New York. Artistic Desi|i:iis. HighfiradeCtttBlooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the Amerioan Florist nhen urittov OUDE BROS.CQI FLORISTS HurST.KM MAAMIHOTOnaa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Amerioan Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenne All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attentioi Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the Amerioan Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Denver, Colo. c Park J. A, VALENTINE. Floral Co. Preildent. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. yh Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLT St. Louis, MO. F.T. D. 19^3- The American Florist. 853 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered (or the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. I FRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— we hfive one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. • PhUadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. PerBonal Attendon to all Orders. ifsiiMan the Xmerioan FlorUt toftsn wrtUng Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Uention the American Florist ichen writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. vVJi] gn aH orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. DI.....(U;il U. Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieaSani nill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. iW. Smith Co. KEENAN BLOC Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stnmpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELMID) EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverT in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124TRXM0MT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago^-Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Coio. — Tbfi Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — ^Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Dulutb, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis,. — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfsklll Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McOonneU, 611 6th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Max Schling, 22 W. E9th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia — Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop, Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Bnckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. MatthewsoD. St. Louis — Grlmm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Panl, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalla, Mo. — Archlas Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Hcinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New YOrl£. IstabU«he<11849 David Clarke's Sons nORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Ti553°co'rJmDu. GhoiCB Cut Flowefs. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchl 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-tovra florists. Trade discount, 21s Wert Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers Id ISORTHEBN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. B> ^y I^ E> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best Icnown and most reliable florist Only the Best Se Yoiu« Straet. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. Will take proper Wiaconaill care ol vonr orders in »» l»*»«ll»M» 854 The American Florist. Nov. 8. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. tefs ICORPOBATCO) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: BeU, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o^Gtiicago and Sub- urbs to l^pjy* *>, All orders carefully filled --«*oWMa'''**"' under the supervision of t^pSS— GEORGE ASMUS, Hgr Member Florists' Teleerapb Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley&Son 1181 E. 71st St. The I/argest Growers of Flowers ia City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. An orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tliecity. Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Teleerapb Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Farnum St telephones I«W 1 aniVlU .31. 1501 and L 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. - Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. William L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mentioji the Avicrican Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Ave. ^""^ ^hln^i?*"" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MYER, FLORIST, SSS." Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop 69 MADISON AVENUE The Leading Florists In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Unuf Vnrlr Pihi Grand Central Terminal "**" lUIR Uliy The Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a mae:nificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWARI E 1 Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Retrular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Higbest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. VIRGIN, EiN»A«H Sedalia, Missouri Archlas Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Desigrns on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros* florists 212 FUth Ave. No. .. NASHVILLE, TENN /pA?- The American Florist. 855 You Can Only ^ Large specimen Plantsof CocosWeddeliana Our stock of Cocos Weddeliana this season is larger and better than ever. present devoting nearly an acre of glass to this variety alone. We are at V^-in. pots, 6inches high..lfl.50 perdoz.; $1000perlOO; $ 90.00 per 1000 |r in.pots.StolOincheshigh 2.00perdoz.; 16.00perl00; 140.00 per 1000 F 2ki 3 5-in.pots, splendid plants, 18 to 24 inches high $0.76 each 7-in. pots, specimen plants, 30 to 36 inches high 2.50 each 9-in. pots, specimen plants, 36 inches high 6.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii The growing popularity of this pretty, graceful, hardy Palm has induced us to greatly extend our cultures of same and we are now in position to give exceptional values. You can recommend Phoenix Roebelenii to your customers as the best of all house plants; it will positively outlast all other varieties. 4-in. pots, nicely characterized plants $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100 Each 5-in. pots, 16 inches high, 18-inch spread $ 1.00 6-in. pots, IJj feet high, 2-foot spread 2.00 8-in. tubs, 2 feet high, 2-foot spread 3.00 10-in. tubs, 2to2H feet high, 2}^-foot spread 5.00 10-in. tubs, 1Vi feet high, 3-foot spread t.50 12-in. tubs, 3 feet high, 4-foot spread 10.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. For best values in Kentias as well as all other seasonable stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Inc.. 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. Chrysanthemoms and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smith & Co., "S: Mtntion the .American Florist when writino J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS Hention the American Florist when writing DAIUEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day. Fine plants, 6 inch, pot grown, 7 to 10 branches, $25.00 per 100. Florist grade, especially selected, smooth and well rooted. EngHsh or French. HOME GROWN. Marie Le Graye, Charles X, Ludwig Spaeth. 60c each. Roses, Splreas, Shrubs, Vines, Perennials. Send for List. Wholesale Growers and Importers. NEWARK, NEW YORK. Manetti Rose Stocks Pot Lilacs Geraniums Safe delivery suaraoteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, S12.50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengerl at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4in., $10.00; 5-in... $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in.. $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per lOO. Rex Begonia 2H-in., $5.00 per lOO. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 856 The American Florist. Nov. 8, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Associatioii. Charles C. Massie. MinDeapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, 0., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. New Tokk. — All seed stores were closed November 4, on account of elec- tion. It is thought that many farmers have saved their own seed corn in good order this fall. Alfalfa prices are still going down. There has been a big crop all through the western states. Dutch bulbs are cleaning up well. Most of the dealers are now prepared for a freeze up, which may come at any time. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade November 5 were as follows: Timothy, .$4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. A. H. Goodwin, Chicago, will sail for Paris about January 1, where he will join Mrs. Goodwin, and probably spend the winter months. Blue Grass seed sems to be on the down grade, being offered now at from $1.20 to $1.35 per bushel, according to quantity and grading. Bouquet Green picking has about stopped apparently in the north woods, ■but the output is not yet well known as pickers are inclined to hold back. Visited Chicago: L. L. Morse, of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif.; A. Kakuda, representing the Yokohama Nursery Co., New York, re- turning from Japan. L. L. Morse, of C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif., who is now mak- ing an eastern trip, says the short crop is as bad as the earthquake, so far as his business is concerned. J. Albert Hovbt, whose father was a pioneer seedsman in Chicago from 1862 until about 1878, and who was also located there until that date, died in, Newton, Mass., last August. In a recent report it is said to be an open secret in the Canary Islands that thousands of pounds of old onion seeds Tield there for years and years by un- scrupulous small growers had a quick outlet last fall. Hamburg reports the lily of the val- ley crop excellent, saying that cases have to be made larger than usual to liold the same number of pips. Job- t)ing prices vary from 32 to 36 marks and cable advices this week indicate an advance of two marks for strictly fancy stock. Japanese reports indicate a shorter •crop than expected of the larger sizes of giganteum lilies. It will be neces- sary, it is said, to use some of the «ight to nine grade as a substitute for the nine to ten size. The seven to nine size seems to be the only one in lull supply since growers require the six to eight for planting stock. Danish Seed Crops. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copenha- gen, report all the crops of the Dan- ish specialties, as cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, garden beets and garden tur-nips, as well as pars- ley, radish, spinach, turnips and man- gels for cattle feeding, are splendid. The plants had favorable weather dur- ing the entire season, particularly during the month of September, which was the finest one they had for many years. The seeds had ample time for their development, are well ripened and look healthy and plump. Oklahoma Seed Crops. Oklahoma City.— Otto Boflnger, man- ager of the Barteldes stores, says that in spite of the poor season seed crops are fairly good, far better than we would be led to believe from news- paper reports. Alfalfa will run from five to seven bushels to the acre and owing to the fact of its being pro- duced during a dry season, the seed is better than it is during an average season. Feterita is a splendid crop in the bottom lands and will average from fifty to eighty bushels to the acre. Kafir corn, growing side by side with feterita, has been burned up in many instances, which goes to prove the superior qualities of the latter crop. Seed corn is a very good crop in certain spots and there will be plenty. A slight shortage is noticed in cane, millet, kafir and milo-maize. Since the rain business in seed has been quite active. Five carloads of rye have been sold within the last few days. . Seeds for China. The foreign population in Chefoo, as well as in many other treaty ports of China, are keenly interested in the growing of flowers and vegetables, es- pecially the latter, in their gardens. On account of the Chinese methods of fertilizing their vegetables, a method which lends itself readily to the prop- agation of infectious and other dis- eases, foreigners resident in China pre- fer to eat only those vegetables which are grown in their own gardens un- der their supervision, especially such vegetables as lettuce, celery, tomatoes, and other varieties eaten raw. The ordinary person who interests himself in vegetable gardening also finds the time and inclination for flower garden- ing. In some of the treaty ports veg- etable and flower shows are very pop- ular and there are many contestants Pieters-Wheeler Seed Gompaoji Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peast Etc. Correspondeac* SoUcitad. Mention the American Florist when toriting Grower! of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California for the prizes offered. American deal- ers in flower and vegetable seeds may send their catalogues to this consu- late, where they will be filed in the commercial library, which is open to the use of the public. They may also send catalogues to a Chinese firm here (address on application to the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Washington, D. C. ) . At present the demand for seeds is supplied by Brit- ish seedmen. — Consul Julian H. Arnold, Chefoo, China. Protecting: Cereals From Insects. How to keep insects from ruining cereals in packages or cartons is a problem which concerns the manufac- turer, the dealer and the consumer as well, and the economic importance of which has been recognized by the De- partment of Agriculture. Experiments carried on tend to show that the like- lihood of infested products, entailing their return and the loss of customers, may be greatly minimized if not entire- ly done way with, if the packages and their contents are thoroughly steril- ized and then sealed in such a man- ner as to prevent invasion except in boring through the walls or cover. Merely rendering the cereal and the carton sterile, will do no good unless the carton itself is ^ sealed tightly to prevent infestation anew. For this purpose it is well to use a piece of gummed label paper over parts where the opening may permit ingress. In- side paper bags do little good as the insects may easily bore their way through, once they have gained en- trance to the box itself. Meal and flour moths and beetles and the gran- ary and rice weevils are the worst offenders. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbade, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Mention the A merican Florist tohen writing Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.p Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Mention the American Florist when toriting Braslan Large wholesale growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Eadish, Mustard, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Aspaiairus, Beet, Endive, Leek, Salsify and Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Mention the Amerioan Florist vhen writing I9I3' The American Florist. 857 PAEONY ROOTS Assorted in fivL- colors per 100, $10.00 deeding Heart Roots I'cr 100 $<>.00 Early White Roman Hyacinths (12-15) per lOO. $3.00; per 1000, $28.00 FREESIA Refracts alba 100 lOOO ^itoKzin $0.60 $ 4.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in $3.50 $30.00 SPIRAEA. LILY OF THE VALLEY clumps and pips will arrive soon. Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. -to-date problems. New or Noteworthy Fruits. The importance of new varieties in fruit growing is pointed out in a bul- letin under the above caption issued by the New York agricultural experi- ment station. The bulletin begins by saying that "without new novelties fruit growing would be at a standstill. Old varieties are seldom improved; they are changed only when nature occasionally, very occasionally, sub- stitutes one character for another, as when russet takes the place of red in the Baldwin or of yellow in the Bart- lett. W^hen nature gives us perfect varieties the millennium will have come in fruit growing. New varieties should be looked on then as milestones in the march of progress, and he who would keep up in the march must be- come familiar with the milestones. "But familiarity with fruit novel- ties is not easily acquired. To begin with, the names are often misleading, for the mid-wives of horticulture have a way of christening their new-born with descriptive terms which do not describe. ■ Neither can the accounts of introducers be taken as precise state- ments of merit. For one reason and another varieties are often lost; they pass from cultivation or remain for years or forever in the limbo of nur- serymen's catalogues and horticultural reports." Among the new apples the bulletin lists Deacon Jones, which is attract- ing much attention in western New York. It is of large size and very handsome, yellow ground color overlaid with red, relieved by pronounced dots. Resembles the Bellflower in shape. Well worth trial as a general purpose market apple. Delicious, introduced in 1895, is creating a sensation and has already spread throughout the ap- ple districts of the United States. As grown in New York the fruit is small- er but of better quality than in the west. It is a light yellow found in Iowa in 1881, and .gold to Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo., who gave it its pres- ent name and introduced it in 1895. Opalescent is another apple well spoken of. Large, red on yellow back- ground, very brilliant and attractive. Of the newer pears, Lucy Duke is men- tioned in terms of praise. Arp Beauty, Frances and Miss Lola are three peaches which are commended. Im- perial Bpineuse, Middleburg, Pearl and Tennant are given space in the plum section. There are also a number of grapes, cherries and berries highly spoken of. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Kose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, HI.. Mention the American Florist when writing Rutgerd V. van Zanten Lisse, Holland. Gladiolus: Francis King, Augusta, Bar. Hulot, Czar Peter, America, Lily Lehman, Princeps, etc. ,readyfor delivery in spring. Single and double Hyacinths, all sizes. Tulips andNarciSSUS, falldelivery 1914. Send list of your requirements and I will be pleased to quote prices. Address all correspondence to Rutgerd V. van Zanten Care of P. C. Kuyper fi Co. 10-12 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Grapefruit, Oranges, Pecans. other fruit and ornamental trees. Every tree guaranteed first-class.. Illustrated catalog free. Turkey Creek Nurseries Box 9 MACCLENNV, FLA. ' Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch. $18.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 24 to 36 inch, $35.00 per 100. ■ ••■( 20.000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per lOOO. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist toften writing Hardy Chrysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Field- grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF wish to call the attention of the trade to the fact that Mr. John van Aalst is nowr Manager of the Philadelphia Branch House. Mr. Louis Berger has no further connection with the firm. The offices have been removed to 200 WALNUT PLACE. Your inquiries for DUTCH BULBS are earnestly requested. I9I3- The American Florist. 859 It will pay you to keep in touch with If you have customers who appreciate qual- ity, you need "Gorgeous." o advertise YOUR Inislness. GORGEOIS Blooms average 31/2 to 4 Inches when fully de- veloped. Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO and See it Growing Pacific States: MARTIN & FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon. Eastern States: H JVf. WEISS & SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FI >HER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; 60@ll 0 rate— Per 1000, $100 00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. HYACINTHS Separate Colors or Mixed. Excellent bedding or forcing stock, $2.10 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TULIPS Fine Mixed, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Superfine Mixed, 80c per llO; $6.50 per 1000. Large Quantities of A Leading Kinds. The above stocks come from the most reliable grower in Holland. Quality the best that can be procured. Let us have your order. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. PRIMROSES p^ Obconica Alba and Rosea, to clo$e out, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Plumosus and Spreng- eri, 2^4 -in. pots 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeltcheil,b-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.60 50 ■ -Cash- Jos.H.Gunni»gham.°%Yo^"^ MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO. seed Growers SANTA CLARA, CAl. Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. M&n,tion the American Florist when writina Salvia (ireggii NEW, HARDY, EVERBLOOMING RED FLOWERING SHRUB : : A Native of The Cold Arid Mountains of West Texas. EXTREMELY HARDY. Has withstood a temperature of ten degrees below zero. Is a great drouth resister. It flourishes and blooms profusely in the hottest and driest weather. It is as near an everblooming plant as we have ever seen. It begins to bloom in early spring soon after growth com- mences. The blossoms literally cover the plant for two months or more. Then for a few months it does not bloom so freely, but is perhaps never without some flowers. In the fall it puts on another full crop of blossoms that continue till long alter the early frosts have set in. It requires a killing freeze to check its flowering. The color is an indescribable lovely shade of red. It is a dark soft cerise crimson, much the color of a well grown 'American Beauty rose. It has none of the harsh, glaring shades of the Salvia splendens. The beautiful color is perhaps the most attractive feature of this novelty. It is a hard-wooded shrub. Grows three to four feet high and three to four feet wide in a compact globe, very full and neat in appearance. It is beautiful when massed in a solid bed, and is as useful as the Spirea Van Houttei for bordering shrub beds. It is not so tall, but is as compact and graceful as the Spirea, and in addition it is a blaze of beautiful red nearly all the season. The very important question as to where it will grow has not been fully demonstrated, though we are fully convinced it will succeed in nearly every state of the union. Young plants in Philadelphia. Pa,: Lexington, Mass.: North Abington, Mass,, and Parsons. Kans., went through last winter in the open ground without protection. We have never heard of their being damaged by cold weather anywhere, but we do not know of their being exposed to anything colder than ten degrees below zero. For Prices Address BAKER BROS. CO Ft. Worth, Texas AZALEAS Fine plants on hand now for immediate shipping. Write us. C. C. POLLWORTfl CO., Milwankee, Wis. ■860 The American Florist. Nov. 8, Market Gardeners =^ Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H. J. Tliompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetables. Chicago, November 3. — Mushrooms, 40 cents to 55 cents per pound; lettuce, 12% to 15 cents, small boxes; cucum- bers, $1.00 to $2.10 per case of two dozen; tomatoes, 15 cents to 18 cents per pound. New York, November 3. — Cucumbers, 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen; mush- rooms, 40 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 50 cents to $2.00 per box. Mushroom Growing. The preparation of the material for the mushroom beds is probably the most laborious part of the whole cul- ture, as it requires close attention for quite a while. If we have a good lot of fresh horse manure, say not less than one ton, it should be thrown into a loose pile to induce heating. If we have a shed or barn to keep out rain so much the better. The right iha- terial will heat promptly, say in 36 hours. It should then be turned over, being careful to shake it out well, turn- ing all inside parts out, and outside in, and sprinkling any dry part. The moisture is right if every part is damp yet no water can be squeezed out. When turning the first time and after that it is better to build a low flat pile than a heap, as a pointed heap will reheat violently and burn too quickly. By keeping the pile low and square and compacting it by tramping the same as in a hotbed, a more moderate heat is produced. After two or three days another turning is in order and so on until the rank heat is gone and the entire mass has an even brown color and only a moderate heat. The turning must be frequent enough to prevent tire funging; however, it should not be continued until all heat is gone as we want at least 100° after making up the beds in the mushroom house. Anyone who has made hot-beds will understand these directions as the two processes are very much alike. Marketman. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawe Substitution of cheaper grades li thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, maileii '',^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re " ceint of 40 cents in postage. Addresi Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St. Paul.Minn Mention the American Florist when writing !Bk[ -u. S 13. x> o o xxx s HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. We offer for immediate delivery a fine stock of THE BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES, ASSORTED Like Vervaeneana, Vervaeneana Alba, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Empress of India, Ernst Ecldiarte, Pharailde Matlulde, Mme. Jos. Vervaene, etc., etc Per doz. Per 100 Plants 12-14-in. in diameter. ...$ 9.00 S55.00 " 14-16-in. " " .... 12.00 75.00 " 16-18-in. '■ " .... 18.00 Lilium Harrisii. We still have a few thousand bulbs left, which we will supply at a special- ly low price to close out stock, as long as stock remains unsold. It is fine stock, and bulbs are in prime condition. 7-9-in, bulbs, 200 to the case, $15.00 per case; five-case lots, $14.00 per case. Lilium Giganteum, Cold Storage. Plant No- vember 1st to 15th for February flowering. 7-9-in. bulbs, 300 to the case, $18.00 per case. Lilium Glganteum, New Crop 7-9-in. bulb s 300 to the case, $15.75 per case. Lilium Longiflorum Multiflorum, 7-9-in bulbs, 300 to the case, $15.00 per case. Lilium Candidum. 20-22 c/m bulbs, JS.OO per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. 13 c/m bulbs. $1.25 per 100. $9.00 per 1000; 14 c/m bulbs, $1 50 per 100. $11.00 per 1000. White Roman Hyacinths. 11-15 c/m bulbs, 2.000 to the case, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Freesias, French-grown, mammoth. ?i-in. up. $7.50 per 1000. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. Special price to close out. $7.50 per 1000. Spanish Iris. Named Sorts. $5.00 per 1000 Extra Fine Specimen Ferns For Fall Trade Nephrolepis elegantissima. 6-in. pots, 50c each; 8-m., $1.00 each; 10-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each. Nephrolepis magnifica. The Lace Fern. 5-in. pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis elegantissima compacta. 3Vi-in. pots. 25c each. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 6-in. pots, SOc ea. Nephrolepis Piersoni. 6-in. pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis snperbissima. 8-in. pots, $1,00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii form of Bostoniensis. The finest of all the plain-leaved type. S-in. pots, $1.00 each; lOin,, $2.00 each; 12-in., $4.00 and $5.00 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. FALL BULBS Per 1000 Narcissus (Dutch) Golden Spur, Select $13.00 Golden Spur, Mother bulbs... 19.00 Victoria 11.00 Poeticus 5.50 Barri Conspicuis 7.00 Mrs. Langtry 7.00 Von Sion, 1st size 11.00 Lilium Formosum ,^^^ 6-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) ...$35.00 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) ... 70.00 Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora pe.iooo Special, 14 ctm and up, (1000 to case) $10.00 Lilium Giganteum pe^ioco (Late Dug Bulbs) 7-9-inch (300 to case) $55.00 Spanish Iris ^ow Best named $6.00 Late Tulips i^s Breeders, mixed $12.00 Bouton d'Or 10.00 Gesneriana Sphat 11.00 Chinese Narcissus ^^^o Select, special offer to close... $25.00 Freesias periooo French, mammoth $ 9.00 " first size 7.00 California, first quality 3.50 Purity, Extra Select 20.0O " Select 15.00 Hybrids (all colors mixed)... 65.00 French Roman Hyacinths Per 1000 11 to 15 ctm $30.00 Gladiolus fooo Blustiing Bride $ 5.00 Peacti Blossom 8.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Get our Fall "Book for Florists." It Offers Everything. NEW YORK TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) RPFRIil TIPS' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leeli. Lettuces, Onions, Peas ortUIHUI ILdi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stoclcs, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect an most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz , or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per H oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stoclcs and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. J9I3- The American Florist. 861 Prepare for Thanksgiving and tiie Holidays. Fill Up Your Houses, More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indica for Xmas. Our new crop just arrived from Ghent, Belgium: 85 cases of the best. No joke about it when I say that our Azaleas are the best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 26 years ago. They have kept their foliage, are full of buds and of good shape. For Xmas forcing we have Vervaeneana,(doubIe variegated rose) ; White Vervaeneana, (fine double large flowering, white); Simon Mardner, (double pink); DeutchePerle, (fine double white); Phar- allde Mathilde. (double variegated). Price, SOc, 60c. 75c, $1.00 Sl,25 to $1.50. Mme. fetrick, one of the earliest double pink variety and one cf tbe rarest. 75c, $1.00, $1.25 $1.50. We have no Fetrick for less than 75c. Easter variety. Mme. Van der Cniyssen, one of the best double pink standard varieties (have 5000 of this): Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double variegated);- Niobe, (double white); De Schryveriana, (double variegated); Apollo, (double red); Deutclie Perle and others. Prices, 40c, SOc, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press of India, John Severling, Mme. Van der Cniyssen, vervaeneana. Deutche Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give full value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. Kentia Belmoreana, S!€ in,, pots. 35c to 40c; single, 5H to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to $1,00. Made-up of 3 plants, 6 in. pots, 75c. $1.00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy, 5 in. pots, 35c, 40c, 50c. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in, pots, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to SOc; Sh in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in, high, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7 in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high. 35c to SOc. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. high. $1.00. Just arrived from Belgium. Kentia Fosteriana, 65 to 70 inches in height, $500. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 2Sc. COCOS Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c, 18c, 20c; 4-in., 25c, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.,6c; 4-in,, $10,00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2Hinch, $3.00 per lOO; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Whitmani, Scholzell and Har- risii, 5^2-inch and 6-inch Dots, 35c, 40c and SOc. Boston, 6-in., 40c to SOc. Scotti, 4V2-in. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket, 75c; of any fern, Nephrolepis Giatrasl, that so well known weeping fern. 5,51-2 and 6 in, pois, 2Sc. 30c,40c, 50c, Large Falcatum Holly Ferns, 4 in. 20c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of Amerpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in.. 2Sc. ready to shift into SH or 6-in, pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2!4-inch, $7.00 per 100. KP" Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you, Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 35c, 40c to SOc, 4-in„25c. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo- Llneata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to SOc. Cyclamen, best strain, 5 and 5^5 in,, 35c and 40c Poinsettias, large4in,,lSc, 20c to 25c: 5 in. ,30c. Hydrangea, pot grown French varieties, bright red and white, 5 in. pots, 35c. 40c, SOc, Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, SH. 6, 7, 8 in,, very fine. 25c, SOc. 40c, SOc to 75c and $1.00. Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known strain, 2\i in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 3 in., 7c. Snapdragons, assorted, large, 2H in. pots, planted in pots out doors, $5.00 per 100. Adiantum Hybridum, or the improved Maiden Hair fern, 4 in,, 15c, VincaVarlegata. for stock, etc, large runners. 4 inch, 10c. Best White Geraniums, double, for stock, only 7c. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6-in. pots $1,25 to $1.50, @'~LOOK ! We have a new Jerusalem Cherry. Kgg-shaped berries, Solanum Capsicastrum Melvini, dwarf, robust, short and bushy, full of berries, 2Sc, 35c, SOc. XvOok: ! Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. o well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe shipment. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, SV4 and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 35c. 40c, SOc, 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if Dushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00, $1,25 to $1,50. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Begonia Luminosa, 4 in. pots, 10c; 3-in. $7.00 per 100. Begonia Zulu King, 2\^ in, pots, 2, 3, 4 plants in a pot, $5,00 per 100. We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in the country, SVj, 6 in. pots, SOc, 75c, $1.00. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELPHIA, PA. Mention the Amerioan Florist when writing TABLE FERNS i g BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES g 3 Fine plants from 2^-inch pots, £ 5 $?.00 per 100: $25,00 per 1000, S 5 SOO or more at lOOO rate, ;-; t S Cash With Order. ^ I FRANK OECHSLIN I ^ 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. p American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. Spring Bulhs For the Florist and Seed Trade GLADIOLUS, Named and Mixed. TUBEROSES, Dwarf Pearl. DAHLIAS, of our own growing. PEONIES, full line. Do not contract your general list of Spring Bulbs without our figures. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. Uention the American Florist when writing 862 The American Florist. Nov. 8. For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum Per Per 100 lOCO 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case)$7,00 $60.00 8-10 in. (225 bulbs to case) 9.50 85 00 Lilium iyiuitiflorum 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) 7.00 60.00 Chinese Lilies Select size 3.50 30.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 River Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Uardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a Icnovjl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Sprln^ield, Mass. PROP. CRAIG. Cbrysanthemums Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ingf standard varieties. Write for prices. ShermervlUe, 111. F. F. SCHEEL, Mentio). the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the / merican Florist when writing BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZ EN, 1476 Suimnerdale Avenue, CHICAGO . . - - ILLINOIS WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Polnsettias, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Peliin, lUinois MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals. Do Not Fail to get in your order early for MatChleSS, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOIt FEBRUARY DELIVERY. ( All stock sold to February 1st.) Price for rooted cuttings: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. (OSIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. Queens, New York Mention the American Florist tohentoritino SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUC ARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PIANTS- 3 in 7-incb tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUC ARIA EXCELSA- 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers. 12 to 14 inches high, 75c each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each, 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub, 3' plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H-inch, $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERNS, all varieties, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOCO. THE STORES & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing EARLY WINTER DELIVE Y Manetti Stocks for Oraftiog English or French Grown No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000, 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, 8.50 per 1000, 5000 for 40.00 Pot-grown Lilacs, Marie Legraye, «" 'So°werTudsT'" '"' ""'' These are of our own ffrowin^ and we confidently recommend them as superior to imported stock. We tested some of them last winter along with imported plants. Those of our own gToviing were better furnished with flowers and were more shapely, well balanced, plants. For Miniature Christmas Trees, '"''T^^'^irUW^^f^i^o^ 1^2-2 fe3t, $7.00 per 100. These are especially nice, shapely, well-furnished trees from nursery rows. Will be cut off above the ground or, if wanted for pot or tubs, will be dug with the roots provided orders reach us before the ground freezes. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York state t9i3 The American Florist. 863 FRESH COLLECTED STOCK JUST ARRIVED Cattleya Gigas, Au^usi llowerini; Ivih-. " " Stinderlana. Mammoth flowering tvpf of spring. Cattleya Labiata. Special collection in flowerini; 8e:ison for dark (lowers, well leaved. Dormant leads. Send for prices. Potted plants in Sheath also ready. Orders taken now for early growing Spring stock. Freeman Orchid Co. G. L Freeman. Managei'. FALL RIVER, MASS. Kobcrt Craig Co... ^^> PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r. O. Berlin. N. J. WilUamstoun June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra stront' Princess ol Wales, $5.00 per 100: good medium plants, $3.00 per 10(1. Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100; good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. SPECIAL I If S Roses, from 3-iDch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. VS^Si PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing First Aid to Buyers Fall Price List, Best Things in Roses. ***gLI-L L U LC. \spmwonct.D-oHio- J IfenMon tho American Florist when writing Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00. postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M^ O X: VST O O 13 Just ReceiveH Our P-all 1m r»ov»-;» f-'ort ^ ^^^j^sSilM^^^^SSa i v'^ii^^pi^ i WINUOW BuX 36 in. long planted with 10 plants of Bush Box 12-in. size. Prices on Pyramid and Globe Box include trees planted In nice green tubs. If wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramid Shaped Ready November 1st Each Pair 2H feet high $2.00 $3.75 3 feet high 2.50 4.50 4 feethigh 4.50 8.00 Bush Shaped These do not come in tubs Each D02. Per 100 12 in $0.40 $ 4.0O $30.00 ISin 60 650 24 in 1.00 10.00 GLOBE SHAPED TRIMMED Each Pair Each 15 in. high. 15 in. dia $2.75 $5.00 24 in. high, 24 in. dia.. $5.50 18 in. high, 18 in. dia 3.50 6.50 Pair $10.00 Stems Each 36 in. Crowns. 24 in $7.00 45 in. Crowns. 'A in 7.50 45 in. Crowns, 28 in 8.00 Stems 30 in BAY TREES STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED Pair Stems Each Pair $13.00 45in Crowns. .30in $10.00 $18.00 14.00 48 in. Crowns, 34 in 12.00 22.00 15.00 48 in. Crowns, 40 m 15.00 28.00 Dwarf Standards Each Pair Crowns 24 in $7.00 $13.00 Pyramidal Shaped Each Pair 5 ft. high. 24 in. diameter at base $ 8.00 $15.00 6 ft. high. 26 in. diameter at base lO.OO 18.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. ROSES, CANINAS Shrubbery THEC0NARD&J9NESC0., West Grove, Penna. KENTIAS. Joseph Keacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. ORCHI DS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER S HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana GERANIUMS SPECIAL PRICE NOW. Per 100 Nutt, Grant, Buchner, 2-in. pots $1.50 Poitevine, Viaud and Montmort, 2-in 1.75 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in 2 00 Lupines, 2-in 2.00 Double Giant Alyssum, 2-in 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Oloan, N. Y. HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), «2.50 per 1000; 5,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. 864 The Amer ican Fl o r i s t. Nov. 8. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. . . . 86S Allen J K 849 Alpha Floral Co.... 851 .American Importingr Co 844 American Spawn Co 8b0 AmlingE.CCo 845 Anderson S A 851 Angermueller G H. 846 AphineMfgCo 870 Archias Floral Co.. 854 Aschmann Godfrey. 861 Atlanta Floral Co... 852 Baker Bros Co 859 Bassett&Washburn 840 Batavia Greenhouse Co 845 Baur Window Glass Co 872 Bayersdorfer H 850 Beaven E A 850 Be&erow's 852 BergerBros 847 BernineH G 846 Bertermaon BrosCo 852 Black Chas 863 Blackistone Z D... 853 Bobbink & Atkins.. 858 BoddingtonA T .... 857 BodgerJ &SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 851 BolgianoJ&Sons... II Bowe M A 851 Braegr Ross 851 Bramley & Son 854 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 856 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 852 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 856 Brown Bros & Co.. 854 BrunsHN II Buchbinder Bros... 872 BuckbeeH W 854 Budlons J A 845 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell theWoods- man Co 850 California Florists.. 854 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill Cedarpalms Eft.... 850 Chicago Carn Co.. I 845 Chicago House Wrecking Co 872 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David, 853 Clay &Son 870 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 853 Conard & Jones Co. 863 Cooke Geo H 851 Consumers Ferti- lizer Co 870 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 850 Cottage Gardens Co 862 Cowee W J 869 Coy H C Seed Co... II Craig RobtCo 863 Critchell C E 847 Cunningham Jos H. 859 Dailledouze Bros... 855 Barbae RC 842 DardsChas 852 Deamud J B Co 843 Denaiffe&Son 856 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A &Co.... IV Diller Caakey & Keen 871 Dillon J L 862 Dorner F&Sons... 863 DreerHA...III855 872 Duerr Chas A 854 Dunlop JohnH 853 Eagle Machine Wks 871 Edwards Fold Box, 864 Elastic-Lyke Co.... 872 Emmans Geo M 855 Erne& Klingel 844 Eyres HG 853 Felix & Dykhuis... 8~8 Fish Henry Seed Co 857 Fisher Peter 859 Florists' Hail Assn. 864 Ford M C 849 Fottler. Fiske. RawsoD Co II Franklin Davis Nursery Co 858 Franzen F 0 862 Freeman Mrs J'B... 854 Freeman Orchid Co 863 Freres Dominick C. 845 Froment HE 849 GalvinThosF 853 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Gasser J M Co 853 Geny Bros 854 Giblin & Co 864 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline III Grand Rapids Floral Co 854 Grimm & Gorly.... 852 GudeBros 852 Guttman & Raynor Inc 849 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs... 858 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 857 Heacock Jos Co 863 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son.. 851 Henderson A & Co. 862 Herr Albert M 855 Herrmann A 868 Hess & Swoboda ... 854 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill U Nursery Co.. 858 Hitchings& Co 869 Hoerber Bros 845 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 847 Holm & Olson 852 Holton &HunkelCo 846 Home Cor School... 862 Hooker H M Co.... 872 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarT II Igoe Bros 864 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 872 Isbell S M & Co... il Jackson & Perkins 855 862 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 836 840 842 844 845 Kasting W FCo ..I 847 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 854 Kellogg Geo M 853 Kelway&Son 857 Kennicott Bros 845 Kervan Co The 849 Kessler W A 849 Kift Robt 853 Kimberlin Seed Co The 859 King Construct Co. 872 Kohr A F Ill Komada Bros 869 Kramer IN &Son.. Ill KrierNick Boiler Co 872 Kroeschell Bros Co 869 872 Kruchten John 845 Kuehn C A 846 KuhlGeo A 862 Kyle &Foerster.... 845 LaCrosse Floral Co. 852 Lager &Hurrell.... 863 Landreth SeedCo.. II Lange A 851 Lea Henry L 850 Leborius JJ 851 Leedle Floral Co . . . 863 Leistner Oscar 845 Lemon Oil Co 870 Leonard Seed Co... 857 Loechner Bros 857 Lord & Burnham Co 871 McCallum Co 847 McConnell Alex.... 851 McGee Walters.... 871 McHutchison&Co.. 11 McKenna P & Son. 851 McMorran EdwE &Co 872 Mann Otto 859 Matthewson JE 852 May &Co LL 851 Meconi Paul 849 Memphis Flower Shop 854 Meredith The Flow- er &Veg Co 855 Mette Henry 860 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS AreposUively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes. % and ?|, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Horlsts. S936 Penii Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Meyer John C Thread Co 850 Milwaukee Boiler Co 871 Moninger J C Co . IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 849 Morehead.Mfg Co... 871 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MuUanphy Florists. 854 Muller Adolph 858 Murray Samuel 852 Myers Florist '. 854 Nat Flo B of Trade. 864 New England Nur- series 858 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 849 N Y Stable Manure Co 870 Nicholas JohnS.... 854 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 870 Niessen Leo Co .... 847 Oechslin Frank 861 Ostertag Bros ... . 853 PalezPaul M 8.54 Palmer W J & Son . 852 Park Floral Co 852 Peacock Dahlia Farms 853 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pennock-MeehanCo 849 Pennthe Florist.... 852 Peters & Reed Poty 111 Phillips Bros 854 Pierce F O Co 869 Pierson A N (Inc).. 863 Pierson F R Co... I 860 Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 856 Pillsbury I L 864 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 836 Podesta&Baldocchi 853 Poehlmann Bros Co 838 839 Pollworth C C Co I 846 853 859 Portland Flower Store 853 Pulverized Manure Co 871 QuakerCityMachine Works 864 Raedlein Basket Co 844 Randall A L Co.... 844 Randolph & Mc Clements 864 Ratekin's Seed Hpuse 857 Rawlings Elmer 8'i3 Ready Reference... 865 Reed & Keller 868 Regan Ptg House... 864 Reid Edw 847 Reinberg Geo 845 Reinberg Peter 841 Rice Bros 846 Rice Co. M 849 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 854 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn.Seed Co . II Rusch G&Co 846 SaakesO C 853 Saltford'Flowr Shop 854 ScheelFF 862 Schiller, the Florist. 854 Schillo Adam IV Schlatter W & Son. 864 Schling Max 852 Schmidt J C 863 Schwake Chas & Co 848 Scott John 863 ScullySteel&IronCo 871 Seattle Seed Co . . . . 857 SharpPartridge&Co 872 Sheridan Walter F. 849 Siebrecht George C 849 Situation & Wants.. 8^5 Skidelsky S S & Co. 857 Smith AW & Co... 853 SmithED&Co 855 Smith & Hemenway 869 Smith Henry 854 Smith Wm C 846 Smith W&T Co... I Southerton R J I StoothoffH ACo... 870 Storrs&HarrJson... 862 Stumpp Geo M 853 superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 872 Syracuse PctteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co........ 851 Thorburn J, M & Co 857 TottyChasH 863 Traendlv&Schenck 849 Turkey Creek Nurs 858 Van Waveren Gt. & Kruijfi 858 Van Zanten Rutgerd V 858 Vaughan.AL&Co. 843 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 850 860 861 863 Vick's Sons James.. 859 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 854 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA &Co.. 854 Wallace FD 864 Waller The L D SeedCo 857 Wapler Nicholas... 850 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 853 WeberFH .-.. 854 Weiland&Risch... 845 Welch Bros 847 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 857 Wietor Bros 842 845 Wilson RG 851 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 846 WittboldGCo 851 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 854 Wood Bros 863 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young John 848 Young & Nugent... 851 Zecb& Mann... 841 845 Ziska Jos 845 No lossifyou mend youri split c a r n a- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steam and Hot Water See Oar Catiloga*. GIBLIN & UO., Utica, N. Y. ¥\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two oi three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WISE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipment guaranteed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 1 «< / ''""..f-^ ' \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES c EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. * \ / k A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River. N. J. FLOI^^ D.^VKMLiLAGE SIRAN iSERYS INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING PMONE WABASH 3**0 CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Gales burg.Ill. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. (9^3 The American Florist. 865 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Araucniia excelsa. glnuca and compacta from T5c to 91.50 eacb: Glauca from $1 to $2 each; Compacta from ?1 to .$2 each. Extra large specimens of all varieties, from $2 to ?4 each. PoehlmHRD Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Aruucarla excelsa, 3, 4 and 5 tiers, 5, 5% and 6-lncb pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 3oc, 40c, 50c. 60c, and 76c each; 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 Inches, $1 to J1.50 each. Ro- busta Compacta, 6-ln., $1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarla escelsa, 2 to 3 tiers, S to 10 Ins., 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 Ins., 60c each; 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 Ins., 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Araucarla excelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holtop & Hnnkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2%-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Spren- geri, 2^4-in., .S3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2%-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-in,, $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus Sprengeri, grown 5,721 ft. above sea level, are the plants that give results, be- cause they have the fibre roots; they start quick; they ship well; 150,000 ready now, 2^-ln. pots, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000, as big as any 3- Inch you ever got. We pay the express on or- ders of $5 or more. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 2i4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 3-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000; 2%- In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, estra strong, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000. Asparagus Spren- geri seedlings, $1 per 100; $5 per 1,000. Ex- press prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Green- houses. Denver, Colo. i Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., 6c; 4-in., $10 per 100. Spren- geri, 2%-jn., $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St. , Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $12.50; Sprengeri. 2iA-in., $3 per 100; 4-ln., $12.50. HENEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vlUe, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves to a plant; variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros, Co., Morton Grove. 111. Aslpdlstras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonlca, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azalea tndica, Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perle. Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe. full of buds, 50c. 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfirey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas. Verva?neana, Verva?neana alba, Mme. Van der Cruysseu, Empress of India. Ernst Eckharte, Paraikle Mathilde, Mme. Jos. Vervtene, etc., 12-14-inch diam. , $9 per doz.; .$55 per 100; 14-ie-inch. $12 per doz.: «75 per 100; 16-18-inch, $18 per doz. P. K. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. X. Azaleas, Vervseneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Empress of India, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner, Llewellyn, Niobe and Mme. Petrlck, 12-14 Inch, $7.50 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16 inch, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. F. Kast- ing Co.. 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Azaleas, fine plants; immediate shipment. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwankee, Wis. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard or tree shaped, 36 in. stems, crowns 24 ins., $7 each; $13 per pair; 45 in. stem, crown 26 in., $7.50 each; $14 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 28 in., $8 each; $15 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 30 in., $10 each; $18 pair; 48 in. stem, crown 34 in., $12 each; $22 per pair; 48 in. stem, crown 40 in., $15 each; $28 pair. Dwarf standards, 30 in. stem, crown 24 Ins., $7 each; $13 pair. Pyramid shaped, 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter, $8 each; $15 pair: 6 ft., 26 ins. diam., $10 each; $18 pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., 10c and 15c. Zulu King, 2^-in., $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 5% and 6-in., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Begonias Cincinnati, 50c to $2 each. Gloire de Lorraine, 75c to $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Rex Begonias, 2J4-in., Emmans, Newton, N. J. per 100. Geo. M. gonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BOXWOODS. Boxwood, pyramidal shaped, 2% ft., $2 each; $3.75 pair: 3 ft., $2.50 eacb; $4.50 pair; 4 ft., $4,50 each; $8 pair. Bush shaped, 12 Ins., 40c each; $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 18 in., 60c each; $6.50 per doz.; 24 Ins., $1 each; $10 per doz. Globe shaped, 15 Ins., 15 ins. diam., $2.75 each; $5 per pair; 18 ins., IS in. diam., $3.50 each; $6.50 per pair; 24 ins.. 24 In. diam., $5.50 each; $10 per pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Narcissus (Dutch), Golden Spur, se- lect, $13 per 1,000; Golden Spur,, mother bulbs, $19; Victoria, «11; Poeticus,, $5.50; Barri Conspicuis, $7; Mrs. Lantry, $7: Von Sion, 1st size, $11. Lilium Formosum, 6-8- inch (350 to case), $35 per 1,000; 8-9-inch (225 to case) $70. Narcissus Paper White Grandi- flora, special, 14 ctm. and up. (1,000 to case), $10 per 1,000. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-inch, (300 to case). $55 per 1,000. Spanish iris, best named, .se per 1,000. Late tulips: Breed- ers, mixed, $12 per 1,000; Bouton d'Or. $10; Gesneriana Sphat., $11: Chinese narcissus, se- lect, $25 per 1.000. Preesias: French, mam- moth, $9 per 1,000; 1st size, $7; California, Ist quality, $3.50; Purity, extra select, $20 per 1,000; select, $15; Hybrids, all colors mixed, $65. French Roman hyacinths, 11-15 ctms., $30 per 1,000. Gladiolus: Blushing Bride, $5 per 1,000; Peach Blossom, $8. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, separate colors or mixed, $2.10 per 100; $20 per l.OOO. Tulips, fine mixed, 7nc per 100: $6 per 1,000; Superfine, mixed, 80c per 100; $6.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 7-9-incb, 200 to the case, $15 per case, five case lots, $14 per case. Lilium Giganteum. cold storage, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $18 per case. Lilium Giganteum, new crop, 7-9-inch, 30O to case, .$15. 75 per case. Lilium Longiflorum Multi., 7-9-inch, 30O to case, $15 per case. Lilium candidum, 20-22 ctm., .$5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandi., 13 ctm., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 14 ctm., $1.50 per 100; $11 per 1,000. White Roman hyacinths, 11-15 ctms., 2,000 to case, .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Freesias, French grown, mammoth, % and up, .?7.50 per 1,000. Butter Cup Oxalis. $7.50 per 1,000. Spanish iris, named sorts. $5 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrvtown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case, $8.50 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 200 to case, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 8-9 inch, 250 to case, $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 200 to case, $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383 Ellicott St.. ButCalo. N. Y. Bulbs, Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-incb (300 to case) $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10-inch (225 to case), $9.50 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Multiflorum, 7-9-inch (300 to case), $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Chinese lilies, select size, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. A Henderson & Co.. 369 River St.. Chicago. Bulbs, Yellow Paper White (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., New York City. Bulbs, lilium multlforum, L. giganteum. For prices, see advertisement on second cover page. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Japanese and Chinese lilies, French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, fine lot Lilium Pormosums, 6 to S inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs, Dutch and French. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs. Gt. van Waveren and KruijfC, Sass- enheim, Holland. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand, $10 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; $100 per 1,000. Martin & Forbes Co., Portland, Oregon, and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa., Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass. Carnations, 10,000 strong plants, mostly Enchantress at $5 per 100. Discount made on large orders. HENEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnation Matchless, orders booked now for February delivery, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. Carnation Pink Peerless, dark pink. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 500 strong, field-grown Winsor carnations, $5 per 100. M. M. Michael, Dansville, New York. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshkllii~N7^. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Clirysantliemum plants, pompons, single and standard varieties. 50c to $1.50 each; 5V>-in.. 35ll per l,0i:i0: 5,000 for $50: No. 2. 3-5 m/m., $8.50 per I.UOO; 5,000 for §40. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. MOSS Iceland moss in eases of 50 kilos at $220 per 1,000 kilos. Cederpalms Efterfolgere> Trondlijem. Norway. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore. Md. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per lOO; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins.. $25 per 100; $160 per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf MuUer, Norristown, Pa^ Nursery stock, grape fruit, oranges, pecans, fruit and ornamental trees. Turkey Creek Nurseries, Box 9, Macclenny, Fla. Norway spruce, miniature. for Christmas trees, 3-4-tt., $12 per 100; 2-3-ft.. .$9 per 100; lii-2-(t.. $7 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York State. Nursery stock, fruit ana ornamental trees^ shrubs, evergreens and small fruits, W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. dee. 111. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, first collected stock Just arrived. Freeman Orchid Co.. Fall River, Mass. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4^ and 5-inch, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c; BMi-inch, 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-in., made-up, $2.50 to $3; 6-inch combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 ins., $1. Belmoreana, 4y,-in., 25c to 36c; 5»A-in. to 6-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-incb pot, 75c to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20e and 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-ln., 15c, ISc and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., PhUadelphla, Palms, Cocos WeddeUana, 214-in.. 6 ins. high, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 3-in., 8 to 10 ins., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000; 5-in., 18-20 Ins., 75c each; 7-in., 30-36 ins., ,$2.50 each; 9-in., 36 Ins., $5 each. Phoenix Roebelenii, 4-in., $6 per doz.; $50 per 100; 5-in., 16 ins. high, $1 each; B-ln., 1% ft., $2; 8-in. tubs, 2 feet, $3; 10-in., 2 to 2% ft.! $6; 10-ln., 2y2 ft., $7.60; 12-ln., 3 ft., $10 each. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Cheat- Lut St., PhUadelphla, Pa. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 19^3- The American Florist. 86T PALMS. Kciitia Bclinurcana. SIzo llclglit No. Leaves Each Doz. 4-ln. pot, 12 to 15 In., — 35c $1.20 0-ln. iiot, 2.S to 30 lu., 0-7 $1.00 8111. pot, 3« to 40 In., 0-7 3.50 to -1.00 l)lu. tub, SI to Uil III., «-7 7.0(1 SpeclioeiiB, prices ou appUcatlou. Keuthi Forsteriana. 4-ln. pot, 15 to 18 In., — .IHc $-1.20 «-ln. pot, 34 to 311 In., 0 1.50 8-ln. pot, 52 to 54 111., C-7 5.00 0-ln. tub. 5U to 02 In., 0-7 0.00 Specimens In 12-lucb tubs. $15.00. Made Up Keutla Belmoreaua In Tubs. Size HelKbt No. of Plants Each 7-ln. tub, 23 to 25 In. 3 to 4 $3.00 7-ln. tub, 32 to 34 In. 4 4.00 Mntle Up Kentla Forsterlana In Tubs. «-ln. pot, 24 to 20 In. 3 $1.00 «-ln. pot, 30 to 34 In. 3 1.50 7-ln. tub, 311 to 34 In. 3 2. .10 «-ln. tub, 30 to 40 In. 3 3.50 8-ln. tub, 44 to 48 In. 4-5 5.00 Din. tub, 48 to 54 In. 4-5 0.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens In 12-in. tubs. 0 to 014 feet. 8 to 9 plants, $15.00 to $20.00. Cocos Wed.. 3-in.. $1D per 100. Areca lutes- cens, O-lu., $1.60 each. Phoenix Roebelenli, 0- In., $1 to $1.50 each. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Palms, Kentla BeL, 6-ln., 20 to 24 inches, $1 each; O-ln., 24 to 28 Ins., $1.60; made-up plants, 3 plants In a tub, 7-ln., 30 Inches. $2.60; 7-ln., 36 Ins., $3.75; 8-in., 42 Ins., $5 each. Kentla Forsterlana, 3 plants In a tub, 7-ln., 36 Ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 Ins., $3.50; 8-ln., 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-ln., 44 to 48 Ins.. $5; 8-in., 48 to 54 Ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Phoenix Canariensls, fine large plants, $7.60 to $35 each. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford. N. J. Palms and general decorative plants, ■ Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and H. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PANSIES PANSIES— 800,000 Brown's Giant Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors, Lord Beaconsfield, Giant Yellow. $3 per 1,000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Pansy plants. Giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000; 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansy plants, extra fine plants from the choicest of imported seed, $3.50 per 1,000. Get our prices on large lots. Express prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchii, 6-in., $1.50 each; 7-in., ^2 to $2.50 each. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Mor- too Grove, 111. Pandanus Veltchii, 6-in., $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. PEONIES. PEONIES. "PEONIES FOE PLEASURE." This book of "Peonies for Pleasure** gives •Information on peony history, soil and plants to •use; how and when to plant; fertilizers and how to apply; and describes the most extensive plant- ing of really valuable peonies ever gathered to- ;gether under the sun; describes the old and new as well as plebeian and aristocrat of the ' peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateurs simply as a red. white and pink peony, then ■send for "Peonies for Pleasure." We also is- sue a special wholesale price list of peonies for fall sales, 1913. Send for both of the book- lets. Our catalog of everything yon need mailed ■on application. Write for it today. THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World. Box 18. Springfield, Ohio. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Hontte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices, Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPERS. Peppers, cluster, 214-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., well colored fruit, $10 per 100. Celestial pep- pers, 2%-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. •Co., Morton Grove, 111. Celestial pepers, strong, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-In., $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers and Jerusalem Oherrles, strong, 4-ln. at $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Raplos, Mich. Peppers. Geo. A. Kuhl, Fekln, 111. PRIMULAS. Primulas, Obconlca Glgantea and Grandlfiora, iissortt'd or mixed. 4-ln., $1.50 per doz.: $12 pur 100. Malacoidcs, 3-in., per doz., $1.20; $8 ipcr 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Sluensls, asstd. colors, 2%-in., 50c per doz. ; $3 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primula Obconlca Grandlfiora and Gig., extra strong 2% -Inch, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000; 3-lucb. $0 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Malacoidcs. the Baby primrose, extra strong, 2V(-ln., $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000; 3-tn., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,0U0. Cash with order. Ernest Kober, Wllmette. 111. Primroses, obconlca alba and rosea. 2Vi-inch, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Deia- ware, 0. Primula Malacoidcs, extra fine, ready for 3- Inch pots, $1.60 per 100. A very good bargain. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula Chinensis, 20 varieties, best colors, 2% -in. pots, $3 per 100. Express paid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Primula Malacoldes, 2-in., $3; 2%-In., $5; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Eaplda, MIcb. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. PETUNIAS. Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., Wbite Mash, Md. POmSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 2J4-in.. $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias, 4-in., 15c, 20c and 26c. Godfrey Aschmaon, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin, 111. ROSES. Best things In roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SALVIAS. Salvia Greggll, new, hardy, everblooming red flowering shrub. Write for prices. Baker Bros. Co., Fort Worth. Texas. SEEDS. Seeds, Danish cauliflower, cabbage, and root seed. New Zealand garden peas. Swedish seed grain. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, Cal. Seeds, surplus peas, 10,000 lbs. Gradus. 6,000 lbs. Teddy Roosevelt. 5,000 lbs. Dwarf Tele- phone. Seattle Seed Co., Seattle, Wash. Seeds, farm, garden and flower. Kelway & Son, wholesale growers, Langport, Somerset, England. " Seeds. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Robert Bulst Co., Philadelphia. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, White Queen, the best cut flower snap out. Fine plants out of 2W-ln. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona. 4-in., Strong, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale — Strong pieplant divisions. Unnseua and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAS. Field-grown VInca Variegated and green, ex- cellent stock, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. 4,000 fleld-growii Vliica variegatu, 15 to 30 leads, a 5-lnch pot full or can be divided. Our customers say; "best we ever bought," "grand," "wc never saw such Vlncas." $6 per 100. Woodbury & Woodbury, St. Johns, Mich. VInoa vurlcgnta, medium plants, $4 per 100. .Tos. li. Cunnlngliam, Delaware, O. Vinca Var.~3-inr," $5r 2-111^7^2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $4 per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- to%vn, N. J. Violets. Princess of Wales, 3H-inch Jot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 309 Blver St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Poehlmann Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Umbrella plants, 2yi-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. WALLFLOWERS. Wallflowers, big, fine plants, 2^-in. pots, $3 per 100. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schlllo Lumber Co., Haw- thorne and Weed Sts., Chicago. Building materials, either ironwork or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimates and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Pes Piaines, 111. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of ail descriptions for all cypress, semi-Iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chigago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A, Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi-. cago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sasb, Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION~STAPLBS^ Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 60c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse wliite paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- rldge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shetaeld Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Green house construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Grefenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse flttlngs. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John 0. Mon- Inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modem designs. Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 868 The American Florist. Nov. 8, MISCKLLANEOUS. Imported terra cotta grass beads. Partridge berry bowls, fish globes, imported tanks, aqua- rium ornaments. Nicholas Wapler, 28 War- ren street New York. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass. Wizard Brand manures and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, gold, purple, pearl, letters, ribbon, paper, scriptwords, artificial flowers, wax and crepe roses, metal wreaths, magnolia leaves, etc. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- nlng's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, for florists and general greenhouse work. Write for further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long- Acre Building, New York City. Flower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with handles, selected by us In Europe. Let us send you a $20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nlc. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Klchmond carnation supports. Also 'mum and rose stakes. Eagle Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford, London, England. Rotted horse manure, dried and ground. New York Stable Manure Co., 273 Washington St., Jersey City, N. J. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. "Elastic-Lyke,** that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Superior carnation staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Peerless Powder Blower, $4 from your job- ber or direct. Edw. E. McMorran & Co., 162 N. Clinton St., Chicago. Glazing points, % and %, 40c per lb., 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & Mc- Clements, B936 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Phllaaelphia, Pa. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutcbison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. • Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, B6 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchblnder Bros., B18 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer Ic Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline, Blmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. . Model extension carnation supports: Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Cut flower boxes. Edwards FV)ldlng Box Co., Philadelphia. Insurance service. Florlan D. Wallace, In- snraince Exchange Bldg., Chicago. Boiler tubes, new and 2nd hand pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe and Mfg. Co.. 2117 S. Jef- ferson St.. Chicago. Lemon Oil Co.'s Standard insecticide, % pt., 25c; pint 40c; qt., 75c; % gal., $1.25; gal., $2; 5 gals., $9; 10 gals., $17.50. Lemon Oil Co., Dept. T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more, Md. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.50 per gal. Funglne, 75c per qt., $2 per gal. Verroine. $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Scallne, 75c per qt., $1.50 per gal.; 10 gals., $10. Nikotlana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, - N. J. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000 75c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Cljestnut St., Philadelphia. Florists* supplies, cape flowers, all colors; cycas leaves, metal designs, etc. A. Herr- mann, 404-412 East 34th St., New York. The Perfection fine cleaner. Scully Steel and Iron Co., Chicago and New York. Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, ptottery, decorative greens, etc. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Ventilating apparatus and greenhouse fit- tings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, B5c; by mail, 70e; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Glass cutters and "Red Devil" tools. Smith & Hemenway, 105 Chambers St., New York. The Morehead Return Steam Trap. More- head Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. Wire toothpicks, 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 300 lbs. The H. A. StoothofE Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Gold fish, assorted sizes, $7 per 100. Bird remedies and supplies. Aubumdale Goldfish Co., 1449 Madison St., Chicago. Florists' baskets. Send for $5 or $10 assort- ment. Raedlein Basket Co., 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Barley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South ZanesTlUe, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. HIl- flnger Bros. Pottery, Port Edwards, N. Y. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. F. Kohr, 2934-38 Leavltt St., Chicago. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Hemdon St., Chicago. NIKOTEEN. NIkoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100, eOc; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. ABOUT VenUlatlii^ Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: v^ou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St, NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelitles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Iveaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Cllicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., CWcago. Ford, M. C, New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York. Hoerber Bros., Chicago. HofFmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krutchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Forester, Chicago. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cleveland, O. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros. St. Louis. Eandall Co., A. L., Chicago. Relnberg, Geo., Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, Walter F., New York. Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa- Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo., Co., New York. Smith, Wm. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Thompson Carnation Co., J. D., Jollet, 111. Totty, Chas. H.. Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Weiland & Risch, Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Young, John, 53 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Zlska. Joseph, Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, t9i3- The American Florist. 869 Christmas Present GET ONE FOR YOUR BOILER Piping Gets Hotter We liave one of your special greeDhouse Generators, and it does the work in a very satisfactory manner. We have noticed that the returns are much hotter than tliey were with the old Kravity system. We intend to install Generators on all our heating systems the coming^ season. J. D. Cockcroft. Northport, L. I., N. V. The Kroeschell Generator— It speeds up circDlation Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS CIRCLES. When you want to cut that 6-inch circle in the greenhouse glass, when you want to cut an arched light for the door, don't experiment. Be wise. Use this "RED DEVIl" circular glass cutter. THIS "RED DEVIL" CUTS GLASS CIRCLES. $1.25 EACH. It will cut a 2-iii. circle or a 12-iii. circle or a 22-incti circle in any land of glass. It will cut curves, bends or straight. It's a "RED DEVIL." "RED DEVn," No. 263— Just one more of these famous Red Devil" glass cutters. You have use for it daily. Your hardware dealer sells it. Ask and insist on the genuine but if an imitation or substitute is offered, refuse it. Send us $1.25 and one only sample will be sent you postpaid. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., 21 5 Chambers Si., N. Y. Men-tion the American Florist when writing AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. Everlasting Lastingness OW is this for common sense? When it comes to your automobile tires, you take all kinds of trou- ble to get the ones you think will give you the greatest mileage. You don't stop and quibble over the question of a few dollars. What you want is ServiCC. Why don't you buy your greenhouse the same way? The mileage of a tire depends on the roads: the driver; keeping them hard and a dozen different things, most of which are beyond control. But with a greenhouse, it's different. If kept painted and even half cared for, facts and figures show conclusively about how long most kinds will last. That is to say, facts and figures concerning tltC USUal Con- struction. But not so with Hitchin^s' unusual construction— our Flat Iron Rafter construction. Not so, because the houses we built 28 years ago are as good as ever; at least so the owners say. It looks as if we would have to wait another 28 years to estimate how many more than 56 years they will last. Fifty-six years, however, is a fairly satisfactory greenhouse mileage. If you want a non-skid, anti-puncture house with a good husky inner tube of equipment — then you want one of Hitchings' houses. Better get together and talk business with one of our representatives. Iron frame houses erected tor Springfield Floral Co.. Sringfield, N. J. HitcKitvgfs ^ Contpan: New York Office: 1170 Broadway. Factory: Elizabeth, N. J. Philadelphia Office: Pennslyvania Bldg., Chestnut and 15th Sts. Wired Toothpicks nyBM I1.7S: 50,000 17.50. Huafutnied by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealers. KOMADA BROTHERS Hainfaclurers of All Kinds of Wre Designs and Florists' Supplies. lOOd Vine Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Telephone. Keystone Telephone. Any Wre Desfen at Short Notice. Write for onr new Catalogoe. A STIC A iVUSElTNOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. 870 Th£ American Florist. Nov. .8, Fall Spraying Fruit trees, ornamental trees evergreens, and all hardy stock susceOtible to scale and other insects should be thoroughly sprayed before freezing weather sets in. SCALINE will cleanse your trees and shrubs of San Jose, Oyster Shell and other hard scale, red spider, larvae of tne aphis, grub of the locust borer, and other insect pests which secrete themselves in the crevices of the bark during the dormant season. SCALINE is composed of a high grade of petroleum and the properties of the well known fungicide, FUNGINE; mixes readily without agitation; is used at a strength of one part to twenty parts water; containing no sediment, can be applied through the finest spray nozzle and requires no drenching of the plants, but simply misting them, to get effective results. Gallon, $1.50; 10 gallons, $10.00; 50 gallons, $37.50. We answer inquiries. iphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. APHINE NIKOTIANA FUNGINE VERMINE British Distributors: British & American Fertilizing Co. Uverpool, England. TheH.A.StoothofF.Co. Mount Vernon. NY HASCO NICOTINE 40% NICOTINE FOR SPRAYING EIGHT POUND CAN .... FOUR POUND CAN .... ONE POUND CAN EXPRESS PEEPAID $12.50 , $6.50 $1.75 FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing tlietn. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soath Dearborn Street, CHICAGO JBAK=GR0 ^^^^^ PLANT FOOD For Florists and General Greenhouse Work A scientific, improved, concentrated, quick acting, complete Fertilizer made in Non=Aci(l Oraaular Form from the highest grade materials obtainable. Especially adapted to OireexiliouLse WToic'is: VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Special Formulas for general and special greenhouse crops; prepared by men who have made a life study of greenhouse work — not only in this country but abroad The services and advice of our experts Is at your disposal on all matter pertaining to your greenhouse problems. MAK-GRO ODERLESS PLANT FOOD is put up in various sized packages, and sold in lots of from ONE POUND TO CARLOADS The one pound cans and small packages make a splendid side line for Florists having their own stores. Write us for Further Particulars. DEPT. 3. CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., Long Acre Building, New York City Well Rotted Horse Manure Descriptive Folder and Prices npon Application. DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equalled, as it is nutritious, immediate, con- venient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles— always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also maKes a rich Llouid Manure. Promotes -rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Sold by New York Stable Manure Co. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. NIKOTEEN 30 °lo FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40<'l Strength o Strength FOR FUMIGATING Ask yonr dealer for it Coaiaiteed mder the bsecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFC. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. j^C\OH Oil d^t SECTICI Gnatanteed under the Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial Mo. ZiL Save your plants and trees. Just tha thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. 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Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass.. President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 53 W. 28th St.. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Chrysanthemum. Peerless onel Marvelous flower of the Oricntl Art thou the wraith of the summer time gone — Color and beauty and gladness transcendent Raised from their eepulchers — blended Id one? Lips of the lily buds, blush of the roses, Robed as the beautiful princesses are, Golden at heart as each rude breath disclosei, Crowned by tbe daisy-woild queenly and fair! Stately and glorious! Pride of the Orient! Somber thy setting of colorless days, Yet like the stars in yon bright upper firma- ment, Gaining new luster from darkness and haze! Stay, brilliant one! though thy gifts were pro- fusion, Fragrance and sweetness in thee have no part; Who seeks to bury his face in thy bosom, Drinking thy perfume deep, deep to hia heart! In thy creation had some wildwood blossom, Some breath of heliotrope into thine crept — Ah, 'twere too much — thou hads't then drained perfection. We had adored thee without one regret For all summer's darlings — her dead and gone roaes. Her fair, saiutjy lilies — e'en then might the bees Have lost tt^Ir allegiance to loves of a life- time, And turned them away from the bloom-rifled trees. Finding the lilac buds pall and the clover. Tiring of sunshine and midsummer hours, Bating their hearts out — poor, languidhing lov- ers, Awaiting thy coming, thou empress of floweri. — LINNIB HAWLEY DRAKE. In Kansas City Star. THE EXHIBITIONS. The Chicago Show. In our preliminary notice of this ex- hibition last week, many important fea- tures were omitted, as the show opened the day our forms went to press. Among the greatest attractions of the show were the fine groups of decora- tive foliage plants arranged for ef- fect at the entrance, by Frank Oechs- lin. The large blooms staged by east- ern growers, Chas. H. Totty, of .Madi- son, N. J., and "Wm. Vert, of Port Washington, L. I., N. Y., remained the center of popular attraction through- out the exhibition, but to the chrysan- themum experts, undoubtedly, the most wonderful and interesting exhibit was that of 24 high-grade seedlings, staged by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Mr. Totty secured the National Society's grand prize, a silver vase, for ten chrysanthemum blooms, one variety, with Wm. Turner. Pompons and single chrysanthemums were prom- inent features at this exhibition and seemed to be growing in general favor. Perhaps the best of the pompons no- ticed were the orange-yellow variety Climax, exhibited by the Mt. Green- wood Cemetery Association, and among the singles the E. G. Hill Co., of Rich- mond, Ind., showed three specially good sorts in Wm. Buckingham (pink), Ceddie Mason (red), and Mensa (white). The Vaughan and Poehlmann exhib- its of chrysanthemum plants in the Caprice section were very popular with the public, and the latter firm showed some excellent specimens of Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati be- gonias. Vaughan's Seed Store also ex- hibited a number of vases of roses, in- cluding Cecile Brunner, and this firm's new canna Firebird was quite a fea- ture of its display. H. N. Bruns ex- hibited a fine vase of his well known lily of the valley and a good group of decorative foliage plants. Peter Reinberg staged a nice collection of roses, cut blooms, and the Chicago Carnation Co. made a good display of carnations, including its novelties. Peer- less Pink and The Herald, all remark- ably good blooms for this time of year. The new Detroit carnation, Philadel- phia, attracted much attention, but it was too early, of course, to see the flowers at anything like their best. The striking color of this variety, however, found many admirers. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., exhibited, for the first time, a new scarlet crimson rose, which awak- ened much interest. This is a cross between Rhea Reid and Chateau de Clos Vougeot, and many were of the opinion that it would make an excel- lent variety for indoor as well as out- door culture. This firm also exhibited its new carnation Champion, said to be among scarlets what White Wonder is in its color. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., exhibited a splen- did vase of Killarney Brilliant roses and August Lange, the local retailer, made a noteworthy display of Irish Fireflame. Bassett & Washburn showed White Killarney in fine form and Hill's exhibit of the new rose Ophelia attracted much attention. The show was a success in every way and though originally planned for three days was continued two addi- tional days, Saturday and Sunday. The judges were J. B. Deamud, Prof. H. B. Dorner and E. O. Orpet. Johnson's Notes. At the annual exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, held at Chicago. November 5-7, in con- junction with the Horticultural Soci- ety of Chicago and the Chicago Flor- ists' Club, the most prominent fea- tures were the fine array of exhibition blooms in the collections and the classes of 25 and of six blooms to a vase, the prominent place attained by that grand old variety. Major Bon- naffon, the large assortment of pom- pon and single varieties, and the clean cut, well grown plants exhibited. The leading varieties exhibited by Wm. Vert, gardener to Howard Gould, Port Washington, Long Island, N. T., in his winning collection of 24 varie- ties, one of a kind, were white seed- ling No. 94, Mrs. G. C. Kelley, Mary Mason, Mrs. Harry Turner, W. M. Moir, F. S. Nash, H. E. Converse, F. S. Vallis and Wm. Turner. The leading blooms in the collection of the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., were Mrs. Thirkell, Fatima, Nakato, Mme. L. Linel, Mrs. W. A. Read, Gla- 874 The American Florist. Nov. i5> cier, Ethel Thorpe and Wm. Turner. In the vase classes of 25 and six, this firm's leaders were Naomah (white), Chieftain, a fine looking commercial pink; a fine vase of General Hutton (yellow); L'Africaine (red), and Mrs. W. A. Read. The collection of Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., consisted entirely of Mr. Smith's seedlings, the most promising of which, in our estimation, were No. 103-5-12, a beatuiful light pink incurved; No. 63-12-11, crimson; No. 47-4-12, terra cotta; No. 103-7-12. white incurved; No. 68-1-12, white re- flexed; No. 41-5-12, a fine yellow, equal to the very best either for exhibition or commercial purposes, and No. 83- 11-12, a fine white. Mr. Smith also exhibited a vase of fine Chrysolora, Na- omah, and Smith's Ideal, his new com- mercial white, together with some very fine-looking seedling pompons. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., ex- hibited fine examples of the famous white variety Wm. Turner, winning both the C. S. A. cup and first on 25 pink, one variety. The varieties Onunda, H. E. Converse and Blberon Wm. Kleinheinz. Pres. -Elect Chrysanthemum Society of America The Meredith Flower & Vege- table Co., Llbertyville, III., exhibiteS some fine Major Bonnaffon and Dr. Enguehard. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis., exhibited a fine vase of Mrs. W. A. Read in the class calling for six red or crimson. The exhibit of pompons from the Mount Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion were a feature in themselves, all of them being seedlings or novelties of 1912. Poehlmann Bros. Co. had a fine ex- hibit of pompons and some single vari- eties. E. G. Hill & Co. were also strong with pompon and single varieties. Bassett & Washburn were also rep- resented with a vase of a fine single variety. Margaret Totty (yellow). Crimson Jewel and Mensa are three leading single varieties. The chrysanthemum plants were very good, the large specimens exhib- ited by John Reardon of the Iowa State Agricultural College, Ames, la.. E. G. HILL'S SELECTION OF THE BEST CHRYSANTHEMUM BLOOMS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Readingfrom left to right:— E. Converse (Vert); Nakota (Hill); Wm. Turner (Griffiths); W. Woodmason (Totty); F. S. Vallis (Pollworth); Glacier (Hill); No. 94,712 (Smith), Pink. were also very fine in Mr. Totty's ex- hibits and the single varieties were worthy of special mention. W. H. GriflBths, gardener to F. D. Countiss, Lake Geneva. Wis., had some of the best blooms on exhibi- tion, the most prominent being Wm. Woodmason, Lady Hopetoun, Mrs. J. C. Neil, Wm. Turner, Harry E. Con- verse and Clara Banghart. The Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Morgan Park, 111., won the Hitchings cup and first on 25 pink and six pink with their pink seedling No. 4-11. It is an incurved silvery pink with broad petals, good either for exhibition or commercial purposes. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, had some of the best Major Bonnaffon seen at any of the shows of recent years. The blooms were of good size, well finished, and with excellent stem and foliage. Dr. Enguehard, from the same firm, were also extra good. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, dis- played a fine vase of the white variety Alice Salomon. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., brought along some fine blooms of the leading exhibition and commercial va- rieties. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. Vice-President-Elect Chrysanthemum Society of America being fine examples ol that grower's skill. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, had by far the largest exhibit of chrysan- themum plants. They were a very fine lot, every plant containing some fine large blooms, and each plant had good foliage, several of the varieties being of the Cap family introduced into this country last season by Chas. H. Totty. They are especially suited for pot plants for retail sales. S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I., staged a bunch of their new red seedling rose. Robt. Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., exhibited Killarney Brilliant, a very fine deep color of this family. E. G. Hill & Co. exhibited No. 1006 (Ophelia), a beautiful pink rose which was very favorably commented on by the growers present. "Vaughan's Seed Store also exhibited Cynthia Ford, a very pretty pink rose. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., staged their deep red seedling rose, also their new carnation Cham- pion, which shows great promise as a commercial variety. Princess Dagmar, their new large '21 '913- The Amer i c a n Fl orist. 875 POEHLMANN'S FIRST PRIZE VASE OF CHRYSANTHEMUM MAJOR BONNAFFON AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. crimson carnation, was exliibited by M. A. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. A vase of Philadelphia, the new pink carnation, showed up well as exhibited by S. S. Skidelsky & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Awards. Ten chrysanthemum blooms, one va- riety, Chrysanthemum Society's cup — C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. "Vase of 12 blooms, chrysanthemum "Pink Gem," Elmer D. Smith & Co.'s prize — LaCrosse Floral Co., LaCrosse, Wis., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee, Wis., second. Six varieties chrysanthemums, three blooms of each, Lord & Burnham Co.'s prize— P. D. Countiss (W. P. Griffiths, gardener), Lake Geneva, Wis. Ten blooms chrysanthemums, not disseminated, Hitchings cup — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, Mor- gan Park, 111. Best finished vase of cut chrysan- themums from a cultural standpoint, not less than 25-inch stems, any type, Horticultural Society's silver-gilt medal — Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. To grower making best display of varieties (named) introduced lay him during past five years, Vaughan's sil- ver medal — Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. One vase, 25 blooms; one variety, white— C. H. Totty, first; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., second; Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, third. One vase, 25 blooms, one variety, pink — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation, first; B. G. Hill Co., second; Poehlmann Bros., third. One vase, 25 blooms, one variety, yellow— Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., Liberty ville. 111., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Elmer D. Smith & Co., third. One vase, 25 blooms, one variety, bronze — Howard Gould (Wm. Vert, gardener), Port Washington, L. I., N. Y., first; E. G. Hill Co., second; Poehl- mann Bros. Co., third. One vase, 25 blooms, one variety, red or crimson — Mt. Greenwood Ceme- tery Association, first; B. G. Hill Co., second; C. H. Totty, third. One vase, 25 blooms, one variety, any other color — E. G. Hill Co., first; Howard Gould, second. One vase, six blooms, one variety, white— E. G. Hill Co., first; C. H. Tot- ty, second. One vase, six blooms, one variety, pink — 'Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation, first; E. G. Hill Co., second. One vase, six blooms, one variety, yellow — Meredith Flower & Vegetable Co., first; C. H. Totty, second. One vase, six blooms, one variety, bronze— E. G. Hill Co., first; C. H. Totty, second. One vase, six blooms, one variety, red or crimson — LaCrosse Floral Co., first; C. H. Totty, second. One vase, six blooms, one variety, any other color — B. G. Hill Co., first; C. H. Totty, second. Thirty-six flowers in six varieties, six vases, six of each on long stem — Howard Gould, first; E. G. Hill Co., second; Poehlmann Bros. Co., third. Eighteen flowers in six varieties, six vases, three of each on long stem — E. G. Hill Co., first, C. H. Totty, sec- ond; F. D. Countiss, third. Twenty-four flowers in 24 distinct va- rieties, short stems, .to Toe shown in single vases — Howard .Gould, first; E. G. Hill Co., second; 'F. I>. Countiss, third. Twelve flowers in 12 distinct Japa- nese reflexed varieties, short stems, to be shown in single vases — E. G. Hill Co., first; C. H. Totty, second;' F. D. Countiss, third. Twelve flowers in 12 distinct in- curved varieties, short stems, to be shown in single vases — E. G. Hill Co., first; C. H. Totty, second. Display of pompon chrysanthemums, 10 vases, not less than five varieties — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., sec- ond. Twelve vases single chrysanthe- mums in 12 varieties, six sprays to a vase — C. H. Totty, first; Mt. Green- wood Cemetery Association, second. Vase not less than 2.5 sprays pom- pon chrysanthemums, one variety, yel- low— Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Associ- ation, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., sec- ond; E. G. Hill Co., third. Vase 25 sprays pompon chrysanthe- mums, one variety, white or pink— Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Elmer D. Smith & Co., second; E. G. Hill CoJ, third. Vase 25 sprays, pompon chrysanthe- mums, one variety, any other color — Elmer D. Smith & Co., first; E. G. Hill Co., second; Mt. Greenwood Ceme- tery Association, third. Vase 25 sprays single chrysanthe- mums, one variety, any color — E. G. Hill Co., first, second and third. CHETSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Five, 10-inch, assortefl colors — Vaughan's Seed Store, first. Five, 8-inch, assorted colors — Vaughan's Seed Store, first. Ten, 7-inch assorted colors — Vaughan's Seed Store, first. Ten, 6-inch assorted colors — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Group. of large flowering chrysanthe- mums, arranged for effect, to cover about 75 square feet of space — Vaughan's Seed Store, first. Group of pompon chrysanthemums, arranged for effect, to cover 75 square feet of space — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. Group of pompon chrysanthemums, arranged for effect to cover about 75 square feet of space — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, first and second. 876 The American Florist. Nov. i^, Five, 10-inch single chrysanthemums, assorted colors — Vaughan's Seed Store, first. Best specimen chrysanthemum, any type bush plant, not less than 10-inch pot — Iowa State College (John Rear- don, gardener), Ames, la., first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. SEEDLINGS NOT IN COMMERCE. Six blooms, white— C. H. Totty, first. coming from the Scott range. Pen- nock Brothers made an exhibit of beautifully arranged baskets of cut flowers, also a vase of American Beauty roses and white lilacs. Wm. Graham arranged for the Habermehls some Sweetheart roses and baby chrysanthemums. These were placed in two small gilt frames to represent pictures. They attracted great atten- TOTTY'S GRAND VASE OF CHRYSANTHEMUM WM. TURNER, AT CHICAGO SHQ-W. Six blooms, pink — C. H. Totty, first. Six blooms, yellow — C. C. PoUworth Co., first. Six blooms, red — Elmer D. Smith & Co., first. Visitors. The visitors included Myer Heller and P. J. Lynch, ' New Castle, Ind.; Theo. Dorner and wife and Mrs. Hol- blick, Lafayette, Ind.; Prof. H. B. Dor- ner and Prof. J. Hutchinson, Urbana, 111.; C. C. Pollworth and Nic. Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis.; Chas. H. Totty and Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J.; Elmer D. Smith and wife, Adrian, Mich.; E. G. Hill and Earl H. Mann, Richmond, Ind.; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I.; Wm. Vert, Port Washington, L. I., N. Y.; "Wm. Plumb and Robert M. Raha- ley, Detroit, Mich.; John R. Pothering- ham, Tarrytown, N. Y.; James Karins, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. H. Griffiths, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Frank Kuehne, Ocono- mowoc. Wis.; Frank M. Ryan, South Bend, Ind.; H. P. Knoble, Geo. W. Smith, C. W. Wagner, Fred. Brown, Geo. Bate, Frank Friedley, Chas. Gibson and H. Bate, Cleveland, O. Echoes of the Philadelphia Show. There was but one opinion of the recent exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Philadelphia, and that was that it was quite the equal of any that had gone before, and in some respects better. Wednes- day saw the rose exhibits. There were not many entries. Jos. Heacock's Killarney. White Killarney and Radi- ance and A. Farenwald's American Beauty were all high class. The sen- sation were the vases of Killarney Bril- liant from the Robert Scott & Son nurseries. This variety appears to be in a class by itself. The stock staged had stems three to four feet in length, with magnificent high colored blooms. They should sell almost as well as American Beauty. Irish Fire Flame was another feature of this exhibit, tion. Julius Wolfe, Jr., showed a fine chrysanthemum basket. The orchid displays were at all times surrounded by an admiring throng. The Widener decorative group arranged by John Kuhns for Wm. Kleinheintz was one of the features of the exhibition. Louis Burk's case of orchids contained 99 varieties. They were all numbered and from a catalogue in front the name of any variety was easily ob- tained. Charles H. Totty's pompon and sin- gle flowered chrysanthemums were much admired. It was a very fine collection. The size of the specimen cut flower chrysanthemums was freely commented on and quite a number of the oldest growers say they never saw them so large. Wm. Graham thinks the gardeners should be allowed \ to plant more than one chrysanthemum plant to a pot and that if this was the case the size of the blooms would be very materially increased. As usual there was a very fine display of green- house and stove foliage plants. They were very high colored and vigorous. As to the prizes and who got them, it is too long a tale. John Doods, Wm. Robertson, Samuel Batchelor Wm. Kleinheinz, Jos. Harley, David Aitken and Thos. Long had blue rib- bons on their entries in all directions. Wm. Kleinheinz received a silver medal as well as a first prize on his orchid exhibit. -.iWe must not forget that plant of Paridanus Lindenhurst, a magnificently colored plant of this variety, which originated with John Doods, gardener for John Wanamaker. The attendance showed quite an ap- preciable increase over that of the past few years, and all were highly delighted with the exhibition as a whole. The aquarium display in the center consisting of Japanese lion- headed and other forms of rare gold fish was very attractive. K. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. The fifteenth annual exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Tarrytown, N. Y., November 4-6, 1913, was one of the best, if not the best, in the history of the society. Both in the general arrangement and decora- tions and in each of the exhibits, evi- dence of taste and love of the artis- tic were shown. Among the more striking of the exhibits was the Kil- larney Queen display of the F. R. Pier- son Co. The chrysanthemums also, as was to be expected, were of a high order and showed skill in culture as well as taste in arrangement. The judges for the first day were Joseph Tansy, Tuxedo Park; Allen J. Jenkins, Albany; Adam Paterson, Saugatuck, Conn. The second day's judges were as follows : David Gordon, Chap- paqua; Thomas Ranger, Mt. Kisco; Samuel Redstone, New York. Lady judges for this day were Mrs. Stuyve- sant Fish, Miss Janet Fish, Mrs. James Speyer and Miss Harriette Rogers. E. W. Neubrand, John Featherstone and P. J. Fay were judges the last day. MEREDITH FLOWER & VEGETABLE CO.'S FIRST PRIZE VASE OF CHRYSANTHEMUM MAJOR BONNAFFON AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. /p^j- The American Florist. 877 PARTIAL VIEW OF CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANT DISPLAY BY VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Awards were made as follows : F. R. Plerson Co.'s silver cup for exhibitor winning largest number of prizes during exhibition — Wm. Rocke- feller (George Middleton, gardener), first. Gardeners' Chronicle silver vase, ex- hibit by member of National Associa- tion of Gardeners — F. R. Pierson Co., first. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — SPECIAL. Twelve blooms, distinct varieties, J. D. Archbold's cash prize — "Wm. Rocke- feller, first; Emil Berolzheimer (Wm. Jamieson, gardener), second. Twenty blooms, Mrs. Ferd. Her- mann's prize — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Emil Berolzheimer, second; Miss Blanche Potter, third. Six blooms, distinct varieties, Arthur T. Boddington's prize — R. B. Dula (Wm. Morris, gardener), first; Mrs. Carl Vie- tor (Thomas A. Lee, gardener), sec- ond; Chas. Mallory (Wm. J. Sealey, gardener), third. Collection, not exceeding 12, single varieties, Hugh Hill's cash prize — Adolph Lewisohn (John Canning, , gar- dener), first; Emil Berolzheimer, sec- ond. Most effectively arranged vase, 18 blooms, Wm. F. McCord's silver cup — Miss Blanche Potter, first. Largest bloom, Charles Vanderbilt's cash prize — Emil Berolzheimer, first. Six blooms chrysanthemums, distinct varieties, 12 roses one variety other than American Beauty, 12 carnations, one variety, Miss Blanche Potter's prize — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Emil Berolzheimer, second; Frederick Pot- ter (Wm. C. Roberts, gardener), third. Thirty-six blooms, distinct varieties, six of each, Mrs., Wm. Church Os- born's prize — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Meredith Potter, second. Eighteen blooms, six varieties, three of each, Wm. Rockefeller's prize — Emil Berolzheimer, first; Wm. B. Thompson (R. M. Johnston, gardener), second. Three blooms, one each white, pink and yellow, Hugh Hill's prize — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Emil Berolzheimer, second. Eighteen blooms, three varieties, six of each, Pierson U-Bar Co.'s prize — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Paul M. War- burg (F. C. Chuckenbacher, gardener), second. Twelve blooms, four varieties, three of each, H. H. Cannon's prize — Mrs. Carl Victor, first; D. E. Oppenheimer (A. McDonald, gardener), second. Twelve blooms, any one variety, Wm. B. Thompson's prize — Frederick Pot- ter, first; Paul M. Warburg, second. Six vases, six varieties, five sprays each of pompons, H. Darlington's prize —Chas. Mallory, first. MISCELLANEOUS — SPECIAL. Table of decorative plants, 3%xl2 feet, Chas. Mallory's prize — Wm. B. Thompson, first; Joseph Eastman (Robert Angus, gardener), second. Three plants Begonia Lorraine, C. P. Johnson's prize — Wm. B. Thompson, first; Emil Berolzheimer, second. Six chrysanthemum plants, six va- varieties, grown to single stem, not to exceed 3% feet above 6-inch pot — Miss Blanche Potter, first; Wm. B. Thompson, second. Floral decoration for circular table six feet in diameter, seating 12, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish's prize — Wm. Brock, first; Thomas Aitchison, second; Wm. G. Ellis, third. Basket cut flowers, Mrs. I. N. Selig- man's prize — Thomas Aitchison, first; David S. Miller, second. Table center piece, Felix M. War- burg's prize — Thomas Aitchison, first; David S. Miller, second. Bridal bouquet, R. B. Dula's prize — Alfred F. Wood, first; Theo. H. Wilde, second. EOSES — SPECIAL. Vase 12 blooms Klllarney, Mrs. James Speyer's prize — John J. Riker (Wm. Fowkes, gardener), first; Fred- erick Potter, second. Twelve blooms one variety other than American Beauty, Mrs. Henry F. Osborn's prize — Geo. G. Mason (David S. Miller, gardener), first. Twelve blooms Richmond, Mrs. J. A. Stillman's prize — Geo. G. Mason, first; Prof. H. F. Osborne (Wm. Ritchie, gardener), second. Eighteen roses, other than American Beauty, three varieties, six of eacii, private gardeners except previous win- ners, Lord & Burnham Co.'s. gold medal — John J. Riker. Twelve blooms White Klllarney, Richard Langle's prize — Geo. G. Ma- son, first; Frederick Potter, second. CARNATIONS — SPECIAL. Fifty blooms, three varieties, Adolph Lewisohn's prize — Wm. Rocke- feller, first. Thirty-six blooms, three varieties, 12 each, Mrs. J. B. Trevor's prize— Geo. G. Mason, first; Wm. Rockefeller, second. Twelve blooms, one variety, any color — Mrs. H. S. Bowen (John Watts, gardener), first; Wm. Rockefeller, sec- ond. Thirty-six blooms, six varieties, six of each, Robert C. dowry's prize — Geo. G. Mason, first; Wm. Rockefeller, second. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — CUT FLOWERS. Six white — Frederick Potter, first; R. B. Dula, second. Six yellow — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Frederick Potter, second. Six pink— Wm. Rockefeller, firstj Frederick Potter, second. Six crimson — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Emil Berolzheimer, second. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN POTS. Specimen bush, white — M. C. Her- mann, first; Geo. D. Barron (James Linane, gardener), second. Specimen bush, pink — Emil Berolz- heimer, first. PLANTS IN POTS. Group of palms, flowering and foli- age plants — Joseph Eastman, first. Specimen Kentia — Miss Blanche Pot- ter, first. 878 The America n Fl orist. jNov. 75, Six plants, suitable for table decora- tion— Adolph Lewisohn, first; Joseph Eastman, second. Six ferns suitable for table decora- tion— Tlieo. Trevillian, first; Harry- Wood, second. Specimen fern— Wm. B. Thompson, first; Theo. Trevillian, second. Pair of Adiantum other than Far- leyense— Wm. B. Thompson, first; R. B. Dula, second. Twelve crimson — Frederick Potter, first; John J. Riker, second. , Twelve any other color — Frederick Potter, first. SPECIAL AWABDS. F. R. Pierson Co., certificate of merit for palms, ferns, roses, etc. Prank A. Vanderlip, favorable men- tion for specimen orange trees and snapdragons. BASSETTJ & WASHBURN'S PRIZE VASE OF CHRYSANTHEMUM ALICE SALOMON AT THE CHICAGO SHO^W. Begonia Lorraine — Wm. B. Thomp- son, first; Emil Berolzheimer, second. VIOLETS. - Fifty single blue— Paul M. Warburg, first; Frederick Potter, second. AMATEURS. Chrysanthemum plant — Allan Wood, first; Wm. Lee, second. Window plant other than chrysan- themum—Wm. Lee, first; Alice P. Neubrand, second. Best bouquet— Ralph D. Neubrand, first. CARNATIONS— CUT FLOWERS. Eighteen blooms, three varieties, six each— R. B. Dula, first; Miss Blanche Potter, second. Twelve blooms white— Frederick Potter, first; Wm. Rockefeller, second. Twelve blooms scarlet — Wm. Rocke- feller, first; Geo. G. Mason, second. Twelve blooms dark pink — Geo. G. Mason, first; Frederick Potter, second. Twelve blooms light pink— Frederick Potter, first; Geo. G. Mason, second. Twelve blooms streaked — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Fred'k. Potter, sec- ond. Twelve blooms crimson — Geo. G. Ma- son, first; Miss Branche Potter, sec- ond. Twenty-five, one variety— F. R. Pier- son Co., first. ROSES — CUT FLOWERS. Twenty-five roses, one variety — F. R. Pierson Co., first. Six blooms, any rose not in com- merce— F. R. Pierson Co., with Kil- larney Brilliant. Twelve American Beauty — F. W. Vanderbilt (H. J. Allen, gardener), first. Twelve pink — Geo. G. Mason, first; Frederick Potter, second. Twelve white— Geo. G. Mason, first; Frederick Potter, second. Twelve yellow — F. W. Vanderbilt, first; Geo. G. Mason, second. A. L. Gifford, honorable mention for Christmas roses. R. B. Dula, honorable mention for new white chrysanthemums. Elmsford Nurseries, certificate of merit for single chrysanthemums. A. N. Pierson, Inc., cultural certifi- cate for roses and single chrysanthe- mums. Mt Kisco Show. The eleventh annual exhibition of the Northern Westchester Horticul- tural and Agricultural Society was held at Mt. Kisco, N. Y., October 31- November 2. The entire show was well arranged and very attractive, the chrysanthemums, orchids, roses and carnations being especially so. Scott Bros.' exhibit of single chrysanthe- mums was very fine, among these flow- ers being one named Uplands in honor of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman's beautiful estate. Awards were made as follows : Twelve cut chrysanthemum blooms, in six varieties — Mrs. H. S. Bowen, Greenwich, Conn. (H. Watts, superin- tendent), first; Eugene Meyer, Jr., Mt. Kisco (Chas. Ruthven, gardener), second; Mrs, S. Neustadt, Chappaqua, N. T. (David Gordon, gardener), third. Six chrysanthemums, any color — Ka- tonah Wood Farm, Katonah, N. T. (William Will, gardener), first. Collection cut pompons — Mrs. J. D. Layng, Mt. Kisco (Robt. Hunter, gar- dener), first; Hobart J. Park, Port Chester, ... T. (Alex. L. Marshall, gar- dener), second. Collection cut single chrysanthe- mums—Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, Mt. Kisco, N. T. (John Barry, gardener), first; Hobart Park, second; Annandale Farm, Mt. Kisco (Alex. Thomson, gar- dener), third. Twelve chrysanthemums in pots, 7 inches in diameter — Eugene Meyer, Jr., first; Katonah Wood Farm, second; Mrs. J. D. Layng, third. Six single chrysanthemums in pots, 8 inches in diameter — Eugene Meyer, Jr., first; Mrs. Neustadt, second; An- nandale Farm, third. Six bush chrysanthemums in three varieties — Mrs. Neustadt, first; Mrs. Layng, second. ^^^ttaT^ ^J^^H ^^H tVKV.^^_< ''.^^^HI fc^aj^ . A^gggg^j^^^^^^BB^^I^^^^B^^^B ^^H ^^^^W^^^^KK^^^^^ ^^^^^H^^^^^^^H Li^'-'^^iB E NEW ROSE OPHELIA. COLOR SALMON-FLESH, SHADED WITH ROSE. Exhibited at the Chicago Show by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. t9i3- The American Florist. 879 H. N. BRUNS' LILY OF THE VALLEY EXHIBIT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Best specimen bush chrysanthemum — Mrs. Neustadt, first. Best collection roses — Hobart Park, first; Eugene Meyer, second; Annan- dale Farm, third. Best seedling carnation not dis- seminated— Katonah Wood Farm, first; Twelve red carnations — Mrs. H. S. Bowen, first; H. J. Park, second; An- nandale Farm, third. Twelve white carnations — Mrs. H. S. Bowen, first; Hobart Park, second; Mrs. Layng, third. Twelve pink carnations — Mrs. H. S. Bowen, first; H. J. Park, second; An- nandale Farm, third. Twelve carnations (any color) — Mrs. Bowen, first; H. J. Park, second. Fifty single violets — Annandale Farm, first; Mrs. Neustadt, second; Mrs. Layng, third. Fifty double violets — Mrs. Neustadt, first. Collection decorative plants, eight feet in diameter — Annandale Farm, first; H. A. Spavins, Mt. Kisco, second. Best specimen plant in show — An- nandale Farm, first. Six plants suitable for table decora- tions— H. J. Park, first: Annandale Farm, second; H. A. Spavins, third. Pair adiantum — Annandale Farm, first; H. A. Spavins, Mt. Kisco, second. Best specimen fern — H. J. Park, first; Annandale Farm, second. Best collection ferns — H. A. Spavins, first. Three Begonia Lorraine — Mrs. Neu- stadt, first; H. J. Park, second; An- nandale Farm, third. Six plants for house decoration — An- nandale Farm, first; H. A. Spavins, second. Six geraniums in any variety, seven- inch pots — Mrs. Wm. Sloane, Mt. Kis- co (Edward CuUam, gardener), first; Mrs. Layng, second. Collection orchids — H. J. Park, first; H. A. Spavins, second. Best basket flowers — Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, first; Katonah Wood Farm, second; Annandale Farm, third. Best bouquet flowers — Alfred Kast, first; Annandale Farm, second. Collection apples — E. Meyer (John Walsh, superintendent), first; Annan- dale Farm, second; Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, third. Collection pears— A. W. Butler, Mt. Kisco (John Hall, gardener), first; Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, second. Best six celery — ^Wm. Sloane, first; Mrs. Neustadt, second; Annandale Farm, third. Twelve distinct varieties vegetables, grown indoors or out, Weeber & Don, New York, special prize silver cup — Eugene Meyer, first; Annandale Farm, second; Wm. Sloane, third. Twelve distinct varieties vegetables, outdoor grown, Peter Henderson & Co. special prize — Wm. Sloane, first; Eu- gene Meyer, second; Katonah Wood Farm, third. The Bailey special prize, 24 blooms chrysanthemums, not less than twelve varieties — Mrs. Neustadt, first; Eugene Meyer, Jr., second. Twelve chrysanthemum blooms, not less than six varieties. Society's silver cup — H. J. Park, first; Annandale Farm, second; Mrs. Neustadt, third. Eight chrysanthemums, single stems, flowers 31/2 inches from top of six-inch pot— Katonah Wood Farm, first; Mrs. Layng, second. Special prize for largest chrysan- themum bloom in show— Mrs. Neu- stadt, first. Best dinner table decoration — Kato- nah Wood Farm, first; Annandale Farm, second; Mrs .T. Borden Harri- man, third. Best geranium in pot, to be com- peted for by fifth grade pupils of five schools in and near Mt. Kisco — Lillian Broderick, Mt. Kisco public schools, first; Harold Crissman, St. Francis school, second; Reginald Brennan, St. Francis school, third. Best Begonia Vernon in pot, grown by sixth grade pupils — Mary Brennan, St. Francis school, first; Marie Gerry, St. Francis school, second; Elizabeth Wilson, public schools, third. Seventh grade, best Irapatiens Sul- tani in pot — Susan O'Brien, St. Fran- cis school, first; Gerald O'Brien, St. Francis school, second; John Ross, third. Best heliotrope grown by eighth grade pupils — Wm. Carter, School Dis- trict ,11, Bedford, first; Julia O'Brien, St. Francis school, second; John Con- nolly, District 1, Newcastle, third. M. J. O'Brien, Sec'y. Menlo Park Horticultural Society. One of the finest flower shows ever held in California was the one given by the Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety October 31-November 2. Menlo Park is one of the most noted summer residential sections in the state and has long been famous for its magnificent country estates. While the society has only just been reorganized and con- tains about 40 members, it must be said they are a splendid "bunch of live wires" and it would be impossible to extend to them too much praise for the result of their efforts. The large silver cup offered by the Lord & Burn- ham Co. of New York was awarded to Joseph B. Coryell (Andrew McDonald, gardener). This group contained 12 superbly-grown decorative plants, in- cluding crotons, palms, antirrhinums and dracsenas. The Thos. Alton gold 880 The American Florist. Nov. IS, medal was also awarded to Mr. Cory- ell. This was for decorative foliage plants and orchids. Louis Stern (Da- vid Bassett, gardener) was awarded second prize. S. E. Slade (Chas. Ehr- lich, gardener) was awarded the Gar- den City Pottery Co. silver cup for a splendid exhibit of ferns. They were huge specimens and were always a center of much interest. Mr. Bhrlich carried off all the fern prizes. The Lynch Nursery Co. made a very fine Monroe first on pompons and anemo- nes. The C. C. Morse & Co. silver cup for the best collection of dahlias brought out a large number of exhibitors. The cup was awarded C. Templeton Crock- er (Wm. Monroe, gardener), and Louis Stern received second. David Bassett, gardener for Mr. Stern, secured first on cactus, show and decorative dah- lias. The leading rose growers of the C. W.JOHNSON'S FINE PINK SEEDLING CHRYSANTHEMUM NO. 4 AT CHICAGO SHOW. exhibit of plants, as also did Frank R. Mills. Neither of these exhibits was entered for competition. - The orchid exhibit was a feature of the show. J. A. Carbone of Berkeley won the silver cup with a splendid col- lection, which included vandas, odonto- glossums, cattleyas and brasso-cat- tleyas. Louis Stern was second with a. very pretty exhibit. This exhibition also won first with the best specimen. A. McDonald won the two first prizes in the specimen cattleya plants. The display of cut blooms of chrys- anthemums was one of the best in the history of the society. Among the commercial growers, the Lynch Nurs- ery Co. staged two separate groups and were awarded first in each case. The blooms were enormous and all fine- ly finished. This award reflects great credit on their grower, Percy EUings, formerly with Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. The exhibit of H. L. Goertzhain, proprietor of the Red- wood City Nursery, was awarded sec- ond. I must add that this was a grand lot of flowers and a very much admired exhibit. Mr. Goertzhain was awarded first for a large number of vases of 12 chrysanthemums, as also were the Hillsborough Nurseries of Burlingame. The vase of Wm. Turner shown by this last-named firm was the finest in the show. Among private gardeners the largest exhibitors of this flower were Chas. Ehrlich, Geo. Nunn and Elmer Carter. Chas. Ehr- lich received a silver cup for his ex- hibit, Geo. Nunn second. In pot chrys- anthemums Jos. B. Coryell carried off the silver cup donated by P. R. Mills for the best group. Louis Stern re- ceived second. There was a very large and varied lot of singles, anemo- nes and pompons, shown. John M. Daly was first on singles and Wm. peninsula sent splendid exhibits, in- cluding all this season's introductions, Mrs. Chas. Russell being the most ad- mired new variety. Henry Maier of Burlingame was first in American Beauty roses and E. W. McLellan & Co. showed the best 12 vases of red, white, pink and yellow. The Hillsborough Nurseries, Lynch Nursery Co. and Frank R. Mills di- vided honors in the carnation class, all three firms showing fine vases of all the leading varieties. The Martin & Forbes Co. of Portland, Ore., who are western distributors of Peter Fisher's new carnation Gorgeous, sent 100 blooms of that variety, but unfortu- nately it was heated in transit and did not show up in its proper form. It has every appearance of being a splendid thing. This firm also sent a good display of roses, but they were not entered for competition. Genial "Dave" Forbes made the trip from Portland with his firm's exhibit. A very interesting show of vege- tables was made. Thos. Monro was first and Moses Heller (Thos. Temple- ton, gardener) was awarded second. The display of tuberous begonias, cyclamen, etc., was varied and exten- sive. On the last day at the show the So- ciety invited the Pacific Coast Horti- cultural Society to be their guests at an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue. More than a hundred members and their ladies accepted and arrived from San Francisco on Sunday afternoon. There were plenty of barbecued beef and liquid refreshments and, taken all together, it will be a day long remem- bered by the members of both socie- ties. The show was a financial success as well as an artistic one, all of which will help to stimulate every one to make even a better exhibition next season. G. N. Connecticut Horticultural Society. Chrysanthemum night was observed Jjy our society, November 6, and sev- eral tables were necessary to hold the profusion of blooms exhibited by Presi- dent John F. Huss, from the Goodwin estate, Hartford; by Alfred Cebelius, gardener for the Rev. Melancthon W. Jacobus, Hartford; by W. S. Mason, of Farmington, gardener for the Pope estate; by Carl Peterson, of West Hart- ford, from the V/hiting Greenhouses; by Louis Chauvy, gardener for Wal- ter L. Goodwin; by A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell; and by T. B. Brown, of Windsor. One of the features of the exhibit was a vase of William Turner (Japa- nese incurved), shown by Mr. Cebelius, which created quite a sensation. The flower is a perfect ball of pure white, some of the blooms measuring 23% inches in circumference. Among the NEW CARNATION PHILADELPHIA AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. 19^3- The American Florist. 881 EXHIBITS OF SINGLE BLOOMS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. E. G. Hill's First Prize Collection of 24 Varieties in the Foreground. collection of choice chrysanthemums were the following : Harry Converse, a beautiful bronze color; Mary Don- nellan, a splendid golden yellow; Mrs. J. C. Kelley, having deep red petals, reverse lavender; Glenview, a magnifi- ■cent globe of dark red, reverse light bronze; Dr. Enguehard, bright pink, being a fine variety for cut flowers; and William Duckham, having mas- sive incurved flowers. C. H. Sierman, John Gerard, and Gustav Minge were named as judges by the chairman, and they awarded diplomas as follows : First-class cer- tificates to Alfred Cebelius and to A. N. Pierson, Inc., for exhibit of pom- pons; to Connecticut Agricultural Col- lege,-for seedling carnations; to War- ern C. Mason, Collection of pompons and singles (66 varieties). Cultural vertiflcates to Whiting Greenhouses, lour vases chrysanthemums; Connecti- cut Agricultural College, chrysanthe- mum sports; T. B. Brown, seedling chrysanthemums. Certificates of merit to John F. Huss, three vases singles and eight vases of the large variety; Louis Chauvy, one large vase of as- sorted; and to W. C. Mason, two vases chrysanthemums. H. J. Thomp- son received honorable mention for potatoes, one weighing two pounds, six ounces and the other two pounds, eleven ounces. President Huss gave an account of his trip to the flower show of the Hor- ticultural Society of New York, held at the Museum of Natural History, New York, followed by Alexander Gum- ming, Jr., and Alfred Cebelius, who also attended the show. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the judges and to the exhibitors. Six new candi- dates were elected to membership. The attendance was the largest this fall. 40 members being present. The next meeting will be held November 25. ALFRED Dixon, Sec'y. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The , third autumn exhibition of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticul- tural Society was held in the Armory, Stamford, Conn., November 7-8, and proved in every respect the finest ex- hibition ever held by the society. The excellent attendance, which far ex- ceeded expectations, shows the deep interest the public is taking in this young and energetic organization. En- tries were heavy in the 98 classes, and competition very keen. The judges, W. H. Wa.ite, Alex. McKenzie and F. H. Huss, who carried out their duties in a most efiicient and satisfactory manner, had no easy task in awarding the prizes to the successful competi- tors. Chrysanthemums, which comprised the larger part of the exhibits, were of excellent quality and quite equal to the standard of former years. Of the trained specimens, Adolph Lewisohn's Black Hawk, a gigantic plant 14 feet in diameter, caused quite a sensation. Other fine specimens were shown by Hobart J. Parks, Mrs. Albert Crane, Wm. Fisher, Chas. Mallory, W. W. Heroy, J. J. Downey and G. D. Bar- ron. Single chrysanthemum and pom- pon varieties, now fast coming into public favor, were well staged by H. Darlington, Chas. Mallory, Mrs. F. A. Constable, Miss C. A. Bliss, Miss G. Iselin, Miss Cockcroft and J. S. Downey. The wonderful shades of color borne in graceful sprays make these varieties most desirable for deco- rative displays. Roses stood out prominently and easily held their position as the queen of flowers. Pink and White Killarney, Milady, American Beauty, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell were never before shown to such advan- tage here, the Wonderful lengths of stem with clean, healthy foliage sur- mounted with perfect blooms, being the results of the application of sci- ence and art. Carnations were shown in excellent form and variety, their gracefulness adding to the high excellence of the exhibition. Some excellent flowering and foliage groups occupied the center of the hall, artistic in their design, calling forth the admiration of all, with praises for the exhibitors in their excellent taste and judgment. Vegetables and fruit also added their part, Mrs. Albert Crane being a win- ner of two cups and several other prizes in the former. Several excellent groups of orchids were staged. Their wonderful shades of color and curious forms held the visitors to a sense of enchantment in their loveliness and beauty. The gardeners' decorative art was again displayed in the basket and table decorations. In the former P. W. Popp, gardener to H. Darlington, came first with a splendid decorated basket of chrysanthemums and au- tumn foliage, a very artistic piece of work. Thos. Aitchison, gardener to Henry Seigel, was second with a pret- ty basket neatly arranged. Great interest was displayed in the table decorations with competition very keen. Thos. Aitchison, winner in this class, put up a wonderfully pretty table of Lady Hillingdon roses, which was greatly admired. A. Paterson and Thos. Ryan were second and third re- spectively with very pretty tables. The interior decorations of the hall, which added in no small way to the general success of the exhibition, were kindly donated by Chas. T. W. Main, the local florist. Excellent music pro- i^ided by Kearney's orchestra com- bined with the artistic surroundings added the finishing touch to this most successful exhibition in the history of the society. A summary of the awards follows : CHEYSANTIIEJIUMS. Winners of prizes for plants and cut blooms, including pompons and single varieties, were : Adolph Lewisohn (John Canning, garderrer) ; Hobart J. Parks (A. L. Marshall, gardener); Mrs. Albert Crane (Alex. Geddis, gar- dener); Chas. Mallory (W. J. Sealey, gardener); Wm. Fisher (Albert 882 The American Florist. N. ov. 75, Wynne, gardener) ; W. "W. Heroy (Abraham Wynne, gardener); G. D. Barron (James Linane, gardener); J. J. Downey (Thos. Ryan, gardener); Edward Hoyt (J. B. Roy, gardener) ; Robt. Greennert; Miss G. Iselin (E. McKenzie, gardener) ; Wm. Zlegler, Jr. (A. Bieschke, gardener) ; Miss C. A. Bliss (J. T. Burns, gardener) ; Mrs. H. S. Bowen (John Watts, gardener) ; Miss Cockcroft (A. Paterson, garden- TABLE DECORATIONS. Winners: Thos. Aitchison; A. Peter- son; Thos. Ryan; Hobart J. Parks; H. Darlington. FRUIT. Winners : Mrs. H. O. Havermeyer (James Troy, gardener); Mrs. Albert Crane; J. B. Cobb; E. C. Benedict; W. P. Fisher; Miss Cockcroft; Mrs. C. S. Smith; Frederick Sturgess (Thos. Bell, gardener). Chas. T. W. Main, floral decorations; Knight & Struck, group of Erica gracilis. Owen a. HUjStwick, Sec'y. E. G. HILL & CO.'S BEST VASES OF SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT CHICAGO SHOW From Left to Right, Wm. Buckingham, (Pink); Ceddie Mason. (Red): Mensa (White). er) ; Mrs. F. A. Constable (James Stu- art, gardener); Lowell M. Palmer (H. Carlson, gardener) ; Mrs. O. Hoyt (James Forster, gardener); Joseph MlUbank ( Ed w. Parker, gardener) ; My- ron L Borg (Owen A. Hunwick, gar- dener); J. A. Topping (Fred. Lager- ston, gardener); Robt. Mallory (Wm. Smith, gardener); H. Darlington (P. W. Popp, gardener). CARNATIONS. The following were winners in the carnation exhibits : Mrs. F. A. Con- stable; Lowell M. Palmer; W. W. Heroy; W. P. Fisher; Miss C. A. Bliss; B. C. Benedict (Robert Allen, gar- dener) ; Richard Delafield; Mrs. Albert Crane; Mrs. C. S. Smith (Anton Ped- erson, gardener) ; Mrs. A. A. Anderson (Robt. Williamson, gardener); J. B. Cobb (Adolph Alius, gardener); Mrs. H. S. Bowen. ROSES. Successful exhibitors of roses were : Richard Delafleld; Miss C. A. Bliss; J. J. Riker (W. R. Fowkes, gardener); Mrs. C. S. Smith; Mrs. P. A. Consta- ble; C. G. Wills (Martin Glendin, gar- dener) . VIOLETS. Winners of awards in the violet classes: A. Foster Higgins (Paul Duringer, gardener); W. W. Heroy. ORCHIDS. Orchid exhibitors winning prizes : Hobart J. Parks; Mrs. Oliver Hoyt; Miss Cockcroft; Henry Seigel; Miss C. A. Bliss. FERNS. Winners were: Hobart J. Parks; B. C. Benedict; Mrs. A. A. Anderson; J. B. Cobb; Mrs. C. S. Smith; Mrs. Oliver Hoyt. PALMS AND OTHER PLANTS. Winners in these classes : Mrs. A. A. Anderson; Edward Holbrook; J. B. Cobb; E. C. Benedict; Hobart J. Parks; Mrs. Oliver Hoyt; E. C. Hoyt; W. H. Fisher; Adolph Lewisohn; Mrs. Albert Crane; Robt. Greennert; Miss G. Iselin; W. W. Heroy; Mrs. Chas. S. Smith. VEGETABLES. Mrs. Albert Crane; George Lowther (E. Johnson, gardener); A. Poster Higgins; J. B. Cobb; W. W. Heroy; Frederick Sturgess; Mrs. A. A. An- derson; Joseph Millbank; Miss Cock- croft; W. F. Fisher; Myron I. Borg; E. C. Benedict; Mrs. Lewis P. Childs; E. C. Hoyt. TRADE EXHIBITS. Among the winners in tfiis class were the F. C. Conine Nursery Co., group of evergreens; Scott Bros., chrysanthemums, and carnations; A. N. Pierson, Inc., group of roses and chrysanthemums; J. B. McArdle, group of flowering and foliage plants; Geo. C. Baldwin Co., group of orchids; Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen.- THE AUTUMN SHOW. The Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's Association deserves great credit for the fine stock exhibited at its fall show. Lake Geneva, Wis., No- vember 11-12. The severe weather cut down the exhibits of palms and foliage plants, but the chrysanthemum plants and cut flowers were equal to the- best at many of the larger exhibitions. The chrysanthemum plants were rep- resented by all types, from pompons to the large flowering varieties. The cut blooms were right up to date as to variety and size and finish. The jex- hibits of carnations were fine exam- ples of what the private gardener can do with this flower. The same can be said about the American Beauty and other roses. Some nice lily of the valley and single violets were staged and a collection of fruit that contained wonderful specimens of apples and pears was exhibited by Mrs. Conrad Seipp (Emil Johnson, gardener). J. J. Mitchell (A. J. Smith, garden- er) staged magnificent blooms of chrysanthemums — Wm. Turner, Bright- hurst, Cheltoni, F. T. Anittenion, Mrs. Henry Weeks, Golden Age, Mrs. R. D. Poote and Wells' Late Pink. A fine group of chrysanthemums arranged for effect. Splendid roses and carna- tions, some fine orchids and a good vase of white snapdragon. Mrs. S. TV. AUerton (Robt. Black- wood, gardener), exhibited some grand specimen plants of chrysanthemums, and Dr. Enguehard, Intensity, Wm. Turner and Major Bonnaffon cut chrysanthemums. Mrs. J. H. Moore (A. Martini, gar- dener), a fine group of well-grown chrysantmemum plants, consisting of Klondike (yellow pompon), Garza, sin- gle stem; Roman Gold, and some fine cut blooms of Major Bonnaffon, Wm. Turner and other varieties. NEW RED CARNATION CHAMPION, EXHIBITED AT THE CHICAGO SHOW BY F. DORNER & SONS CO., LAFAYETTE, IND. ^913- The American Florist. 883 rj^ 1 BROS. [OMPANT ||| •fl] .41 1 "'Wsr^. WB/k fm POEHLMANN'S EXHIBIT CAPRICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Mrs. F. F. A. Junkin (Axel John- son, gardener), came out the leader on carnations, lily of the valley and violets, as well as showing some fine examples of cut chrysanthemums, one of the finest blooms of Mrs. Gil- bert Drabble the writer has ever seen. Also good Nakota, Harry E. Converse, and Manhattan. C. Li. Hutchinson (W. P. Longland, gardener) set up a fine group of anemone chrysanthemums, many of them seedlings of Mr. Longland's rais- ing; C. L. Hutchinson, a fine white variety, and Marie Poole, salmon with yellow cushion, being particularly good. Anna, a pink variety, also showed up well. This group the writer considered the most meritorious ex- hibit of the show. N. W. Harris (J. J. Krupa, garden- er) exhibited some fine cut Major Bon- naffon, Wm. Turner and Dr. Engue- hard chrysanthemums. B. F. Swift (Robert Sampson, gar- dener) staged a fine group of single and anemone chrysanthemums. The leading feature of the show was the uniform high grade of all the ex- hibits. C. W. Johnson. American Institute of New York. ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. The American Institute has a record dating back to 1828 and this was its eighty-second annual fair, or exhibi- tion. This year, its chrysanthemum show, November 5-7, held in the Engi- neering Building, 25-33 West Thirty- ninth street, was probably its most successful effort. There was ample space, the exhibits were well staged and the quality of the stock was ex- ceptionally good. The exhibit excelled not only in cut chrysanthemums but in orchids, roses and carnations. In large exhibition blooms of chrys- anthemums the exhibit of Percy Chubb, Glen Cove, N. T. (Alexander McKenzie, gardener), was particularly fine. Chas. H. Totty and L. A. Noe of Madison, N. J., made noteworthy ex- hibits of roses. Other fine exhibits were those of A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; Lager & Hurrell, or- chids, Summit, N. J., and Richard Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., Whitemarsh, Md. The attendance was good and the board of managers are to be congratu- lated on the great success of the show. A. F. F. Illinois University Show. The division of floriculture at the University of Illinois held its first chrysanthemum exhibition in its new range, Sunday afternoon, November 9. One house, 35x105 feet, was devoted to the growing of these flowers and at the time of the opening they were at their best. The entire range, cov- ering an area of 28,000 square feet, was open for inspection by the pub- lic. The interest taken in the work was well shown by the large num- ber of people who attended, even though the day was cold and blus- tery. The display consisted of many com- mercial and exhibition varieties and numerous pompons and singles. Most of the stock was grown on a commer- cial basis so that the students could secure some practical experience in the handling of the crop. The dis- play of singles and pompons was one of the features of the exhibition. The collection contained, besides commer- cial varieties, many seedlings that were developed at the university. There were also some fine seedling pompons which originated with C. "W. Johnson of the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Asso- ciation, and which were presented to the division by W. N. Rudd. The ex- hibition will be kept open during the week for the benefit of the alumni who are returning for the "home com- ing." Clakksville, Tenn. — T. L. Metcalf, a well-known florist of Hopkinsville, has purchased the Evergreen Lodge Green- house property of Noble Manson and will incorporate the business and im- prove the plant. PLANT NOTES. Heaths. All the ericas will require a cool temperature to get the best results. Erica melanthera can be had in flower for Christmas and early winter, but under no circumstances will it pay to try to force it into bloom by giving it artificial heat, for it will immediately spring into a soft growth. They will give the best results in a house where the night temperature is kept at from 40 to 45 degrees with plenty of ventila- tion throughout the day. When com- ing into bloom the plants should never suffer for want of water; in fact, these plants should be kept well watered throughout their growth. The propa- gation of the young stock for the suc- ceeding year should now commence, the soft tender shoots that protrude be- yond the flowering wood being the best for this purpose. A cool propagating bed is to be preferred for they do not need bottom heat, but the soft cuttings will need to be well shaded and kept well watered, and if enclosed in glass the cuttings will strike more readily. As soon as rooted they should be potted and the selection of soil is Im- portant. A light peaty soil mixed with a good proportion of sand is what they desire. Give the plants all the air pos- sible throughout their growth, in a cool temperature and in a bright sunny location. Genistas. If the genistas are grown in warm greenhouses they invariably come into bloom before Easter, unless that day ia at its earliest in March, so the plants that are to be at their best for that day should be retarded by being grown cool until late winter. These plants are much better under cool treatment at all times, but by bringing into gen- tle heat they can be had in succession from February to April. Plants that are being grown into special forms will have to be kept pinched back to con- form to the shape until the flower buds 88t The American Florist. Koi 15, set. The cuttings for next year's grow- ing should be propagated during No- vember and early December. The top shoots which are pinched off to keep the plants shapely make fine stock for propagation and they root readily in a bench with a little bottom heat. They should be shaded for a few days when Begonia Rex. With the advent of steady firing and a warm propagating bench the cuttings of Begonia rex should be started at once if good plants are desired for spring and summer growing. These plants are very ornamental when well ^^#v>*^ LPETtRRtMERGl PETER REINBERG'S ROSE DISPLAY AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. first placed in the sand. Pot in small pots as soon as rooted and shift into larger sizes as required. When growth commences pinch back to keep the plants shapely. Acalvphas. One of the plants that is not ordi- narily grown as well as it ought to be and which makes a beautiful showy plant is the acalypha, especially A. Godseffiana and A. Sanderi, which bears long spikes of red flowers, some- times called the chenille plant, from the flowers which resemble large pieces of red chenille. The plants should be well hardened off in the fall and cut- tings of the new growth can be taken during the winter, in November and December, if fine specimens are want- ed. The cuttings are taken preferably with a heel and root easily in a warm propagating bench. When rooted they should be potted in a good rich soil and placed in a warm greenhouse until they have made roots and commenced to grow, when they can be removed to slightly cooler quarters. The great mistake made by many growers is to place them in a. cool house immediate- ly after they have been taken from the propagating bed and they stand half dormant, and if too cool frequently lose much of their foliage, and get stunted. To have fine plants they should be kept moving all winter and potted into larger-sized pots as soon as necessary, and a few of these showy plants well grown will attract atten- tion and redound to the credit of the grower. Aphis and mealy bug are the two insect enemies of these plants, and should be kept in check continually or the plants will be ruined. The bedding acalyphas should be handled in a simi- lar manner but the first of the year is early enough to start the cuttings of these unless there are signs of a short- age of stock, in which case early prop- agation is to be recommended, and it is seldom one has too many of these plants if they are well grown. grown and the leaves can be used in much floral work. These plants are raised from either shoot or leaf cut- tings but where many are propagated the latter method is generally em- ployed. Well matured leaves that are healthy and vigorous are selected and two methods can be adopted. The leaf can be cut several times through the midrib and its branches and then placed on the propagating bed and the cuts pegged down to the sand. A wire in the shape of a hair pin will do this. Or the leaf may be cut into triangular pieces, with the rib as the apex, and these cuttings inserted in the sand as other cuttings are with the point down. Another method sometimes adopted is to cut the leaf in two parts lengthwise and the two halves are stood erect in the sand/ The cutting bench should be shaded and if . covered with glass and kept close the propagation will be more rapid and successful. The small leaves will shortly protrude from the sand and when the roots have attained a length of half an inch or more they can be potted in soil consisting of two parts loam, one part leaf-mold, one part well-rotted manure, and one part sand. They will require a warm tem- perature, and when watering be care- ful not to wet the foliage, especially where the sun shines upon them, or holes in the leaves will be the result. They should be shifted into larger pots . as required and as the plants grow coarser soil may be used in the potting. They make much handsomer plants when grown in shady locations rather than in the full sunlight. Stevia. The early stevia will now be coming into flower, but if the plants are in pots, and there is a good large num- ber, they should not be brought into flower all at once. By keeping some of the plants in a cool location they can be retarded so that plants may be had in bloom up to February. A house or deep frame where the night temper- ature can be kept .iust above the freez- ing point will hold them in check and they can be brought in as desired. The dwarf variety is very easily han- dled in this manner, but the tall plants are not so easily moved around. Keep the plants well tied up for the joints are very brittle and break down easily, and the long variety should be very carefully handled even after the sprays are cut for they break down with their own weight when in flower. Catch Crops. With the close competition that the greenhouse man is up against at the present day it does not pay to have- any of the bench room idle, or if a crop shows that it is not going to suc- ceed and be remunerative it had better be thrown out and the room occupied by something that -will pay. The sev- eral different plants and flowers have their seasons, and when they are done ONE OF FRANK OECHSLIN'S DECORATIVE GROUPS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. jp^j- The American Florist. 885 STAGE DECORATION OF SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT MADISON, N. J., FLOWER SHOW, OCT. 28-39, BY CHAS. H. TOTTY Winner of Gold Medal. a succeeding crop should be all ready prepared to take the place. It there- fore pays to have some catch crop ready in cases of this kind. There are many annuals that can be grown and carried along in small pots and if not used and eventually discarded the loss is small. These if planted out in the benches will bloom in the early spring and give a very welcome variety to the flowers of that season. There are many flowers grown today that were first grown as catch crops, such as the antirrhinum. Among others which might be grown this way are the cen- taureas, either bachelor's buttons or sweet sultans, nasturtiums, lupins, calendulas, eschschlotzias, salpiglossis schizanthus, stocks and others. There are also many of the early blooming perennials which can be lifted and heeled in where they can be easily ob- tained during the winter and trans- planted to the greenhouse. Among these are Coreopsis lanceolata, Aquile- gia caerulea, gaillardias, heuceras, sweet Williams, and others which the grower has in stock. A dealer will al- ways find customers who appreciate these flowers, which are often not seen during the winter months, and by hav- ing the stock of a few of these odd things can often plant out a section of a bench that otherwise would not be returning any revenue, and thereby prevent loss. Primula. As fast as the primroses grow, space them out so that there is a good dis- tance between each plant, and so that the leaves do not touch, allowing room between the plants for a free circulation of air. If the plants are placed on a bench with a front and back board, place boards across and set the plants on these or stand the pots on inverted pots so. as to bring them up into the air. Take care in watering not to wet the foliage more than necessary, or the leaves will be spotted. Many gojd primulas are ruined by being overcrowded and the foliage allowed to remain damp. If the plants are not going to be in flower. for the holidays they can be placed in a temperature of 60" at night for a short time, which will rapidly bring them along, but do not attempt a high- er temperature than that, nor for any great length of time. These plants are cold-loving subjects and are more sat- isfactory in a house that never goes above 50° at night. Primula obconica is now blooming freely and can be kept in bloom until spring if grown cool. These plants are particularly use- ful in filling Christmas baskets. Care must be taken in the handling of these plants by persons who are at all sub- ject to poisoning from coming in con- tact with this, rhus, or other poisonous plants, for they sometimes cause a very troublesome and irritating erup- tion of the skin. Aridlsias. The berries of the ardisias should now be turning a bright red and the foliage taking on that beautiful glossy appearance which makes this plant so popular at the holidays. Where these plants are grown in great heat the ber- ries do not color as brightly, and the leaves lack that thick, leathery tex- ture and glossy appearance, and the plants are not so satisfactory in the houses. They also chill very easily, and if this happens the berries drop off. It is much better to finish them from this time on \\\ a bright, sunny house, with good ventilation; this will tend to color up the fruit and give the plants a much healthier appearance, and they will prove more satisfactory. We have seen these plants, where grown cool and not forced, hold their berries until the next year's crop was borne. Keep a sharp lookout for scale on ardisias; they quickly get covered with the brown scale unless carefully watched, and when these insects ap- pear constant washing is the great remedy. Clean off the first that ap- pear. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Spmngfield, Mas,?. — A. J. Boothman, well known florist of Adams, will open a flower store in the Wellington hotel building. THE ROSE. Cecil Beunner is very popular with those who know it, the beautiful buds of pleasing soft, flesh tint, shaded orange, and profusion of bloom causing such demand for plants that V^ughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111., will devote considerable space to it the coming season. Prepare for Holiday Cutting-. Now that the chrysanthemum sea- son is at its height and the trade re- ports indicate slow sales on roses, the rose grower should stick pretty close to the inside work and make every move count for a good holiday cut, or in other words, get the plants In condition for the mid-winter cut- ting. This will require our constant attention from now on and a careful look into many of the little details leading up to results. In the first place the plants should be gone over and tied and thinned out while tieing. Do not remove any good foliage, but there is always to be found a lot of short growths that can be re- moved on the carried over stock that loses foliage constantly. The tieing will allow the plants plenty of air and help evaporation of the soil. Also it will help to dry off the foliage much earlier in the afternoon. Keep the steam circulating during the cloudy days with a good lot of air on the houses if necessary, but bewarfe of a temperature exceeding 68° during a cloudy spell of weather. Day or night one must maintain an even tempera- ture. That is, if a house requires a night _ temperature of 58° to 60°, 70° will be too warm and 54° will be too cool. Where the temperature is allowed a sliding scale of 6° to 8° the plants will soon show bad effects. Practically all of the Killarneys can be grown at a temperature of 56° to 58° night temperature. Also Amer- ican Beauty, Richmond and some others, whereas My Maryland, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hillingdon, Perle 886 The American Florisi. y^ ov. 75 and Kaiserin will be much better at a night temperature of 60° to 62°. Kaiserin is usually classed as a sum- mer rose, but we have seen it grown to perfection through the winter throughout Virginia and the southern states. One should be Just as careful about the temperature in the daytime as at night, and a safe scale to go by would be a difference of 10° higher than the night temperature during bright weather and 5° difference in WITH THE GROWERS Thos. Meehan & Sons, Philadelphia. Philadelphia has long been famous as the home of the Meehans and their nurseries. There is a tradition that the elder Meehan first discovered that some serpents swallowed their young in time of peril. This was ridiculed at the time by naturalists unmerci- itj^J ,,,,.,^ ■^ !« '-'\i 1.1^ ^M? 1 WW 1 fe s ^ 1 1. i^ Vjg^^^BB . ' / . ■; .V T- : ■lis, . ^ t CHICAGO CARNATION CO.'S CARNATION DISPLAY AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. cloudy weather. Never syringe until the temperature of the rose house reaches 70°. Then there will be no checking of the plants through a sud- den dropping of the temperature from spraying. We strongly advise the in- stallation of a water heater, whether the range be large or small. It is in- expensive and will easily pay for itself in one season. Very often the water in mid-winter will reach a temperature as low as 38° to 40°, which isn't the best thing to apply to roses by any means. The water heater, which is simply a drum containing a coil of brass pipe to carrs' the water supply surrounded by live steam, taken di- rectly from the boiler, is very easily in- stalled and capable of bringing the tem- perature of the water up to any de- sired point, 60° for syringing or 70° for watering, if one desires. No plant is complete without this convenience. But to go back to the actual culture of the plants : It might be timely to state that the buds that are pinched during the time between October 25 and November 5 will, as near as one can figure it, give us good cutting for the holidays. This gives one a little latitude to counteract somewhat the weather conditions, as the timing of a crop is more or less guess-work when it comes to having it work out to with- in a day or two, hence the 10 days devoted to pinching and disbudding as mentioned above. Don't forget that it is far better to apply the liquid manure while the plants are growing vigorous- ly than to wait while they are in a starved condition. Start in with a half- strength solution and increase gradu- ally. If in doubt, experiment with part of a bed or bunch and watch the re- sults. Don't forget to fumigate regu- larly, and to pick bright days for syr- inging. E. fully, but was later proved to be true. This inborn trait of investigation led to the building up of a business, a good name, and in great part of a city through its parks. After hearing of these things for a quarter of a cen- tury, it was like treading on hallowed ground when approaching the confines of the Meehan nursery. One often hears the phrase "hardy in Philadelphia." Doubtless this means that many subjects are tried there first, and after a visit one comes to believe that tea could be grown there, so great is the variety of things there seen in thriving condition. The Mee- hans seemingly gathered together all that could be obtained and today specimens of rare trees and shrubs may be seen, many of them unique, as in the great specimen of Quercus daimio, a magnificent oak from Japan, said by Dawson to be Q. obovatus, Sophora Photinia. Koelruteria, Cedrela, Clero- dendron, the beautiful dwarf Chinese elm, and a host of other rare speci- mens rarely seen outside of botanic gardens. We often hear of layering as a method of propagation, and for the first time the writer saw a space given up to this, the most legitimate of all modes of increase. We hear of lilacs and other subjects being grafted on the privet, but this is a makeshift- at best, the result being similar to that of a cheap razor inade to sell, experi- ence to follow. It might be said indeed that all grafting is a makeshift as a means of increase, and unless the planter who buys knows enough to plant deep, keep pulling off the sprouts from the root-stock until the plant is established and forms roots of its own at or above the union, it is a distress- ful proposition. The rarest of native shrubs is the Stuartia pentagyna, local in hal)itat. Its flowers are as handsome as large white camellias. The seeds take two years to ripen. It is hardy north to Massachusetts yet here seldom found in cultivation. We see it in large speci- mens and small, blossoming even in October. Our native Magnolia glauca is rarely seen in cultivation. The writer has gathered flowers in its northern limit in New Jersey. There is a, possibility that the place knows it no more, owing to the sweet fra- grance of its flowers, and for this rea- son it was gratifying to see a quantity DORNER'S NEW SEEDLING RED ROSE No. 6, AT THE CHICAGO SHOW^. Cross of Rhea Reid and Chateau de Clos Vougeot. ^9^3- The American Florist. 887 ELMER D. SMITH & CO.'S SPLENDID DISPLAY OF 84 SEEDLINGS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. of it in all sizes suitable for trans- planting, and to know that this mag- nolia can still be procured in nurser- ies. There are only two native mag- nolias worth growing for their flowers, the M. glauca under note, and the loveliest of all the genus, M. grandi- flora of the south, this being evergreen with huge fragrant blossoms the size of a teacup, but it has seemed fit for latter-day botanists to re-christen this Magnolia foetida for the sake of a for- gotten priority. At this season the berry-bearing shrubs are at their best. Some won- derful specimens of Crataegus are seen in fruit, notably C. coccineus, C. cor- data, the Washington thorn, and it is good to know that growers are alive to the fact of the great and growing demand for thorns for ornamental planting. Callicarpa Japonica was ad- mired. This is much better than the old C. purpurea and said to be hardier. Viburnum Wrightii was a sight in it- self, but is a very different form from that seen under the same name in the Arnold Arboretum. One cannot visit Philadelphia and not note the use made there of Cornus Florida. On one estate were seen 500, both the pink and white forms being used, and the fruitage was splendid, and all agreed that the display was unusual. The foliage effects were fine also. This shrub or small tree combines the three great desiderata, flower, fruit and color of foliage, that all are searching for. It is native to Massachusetts, but seems to love some shelter too much to do well in New England. It is al- ways found on the margin of sheltered woodlands or in similar situations. Other fine fruiting shrubs are Vibur- num dilatatum, a species from Japan, and V. Sieboldii. The well known Hydrangea panicu- lata grandiflora is now much overdone in plantings. It is not nearly as grace- ful a shrub as the type with the grandiflora left out. The flower heads are self-supporting, not as dense but much more graceful. Messrs. Meehan have another form new to me in H. paniculata acuminata. This when bet- ter known will be the favorite of all the three for general planting for late summer effects. The Meehan firm has also been attacked with the expansion gferm, and has spread out into a larger field at the Dresher grounds. Here are to be seen quantities of the stand- ard kinds of trees and shrubs in gen- eral demand, and system seems to prevail over all and this also spells cleanliness. A weedy nursery with overgrown neglected stock seems now to be a thing of the past; there is hardly a chance for .stock to grow too big to sell these days, planters are all complaining they cannot buy stock large enough for immediate effects. This is all due to the great outdoor movement of the day. The acres of herbaceous plants seen would deserve a story of their own. All the old half-forgotten favorites are here with the newer ones. It was good to see the hardy double fragrant violet in quantity, the bamboos, and other ornamental grasses, and in look- ing at the quantities grown, one felt that an order for 1,000 of a kind would not deplete the stock. The house of Meehan has always been Identified with publicity, and in the well ap- pointed ofiices was seen the cradle of their bulletin sent out periodically for the help of planters. Here also the landscape branch of the business has a home, and the visitor finds a wel- come at all seasons, a helpful guide being furnished who proves to be a friend in need, so many are the new and rare things to be pointed out. Be- fore closing these notes the writer might add that here are 3 varieties of hardy heather. E. O. Orpet. Wintering: Chrysanthemum Plants. ED. AMERICAN FLORIST : Is it possible to carry stock plants of chrysanthemums through the win- tor in a cold frame and when would be the right time to take cuttings from such plants, the varieties being Gold- en Glow, Unaka, Chrysolora, Smith's Advance and Monrovia? Are these the very best of the earliest sorts? New York. A. Beginner. Chrysanthemum stock plants can be carried over winter in cold frames if protected enough to keep out the frost; but to get a good supply of cuttings they must be brought into the house early. April struck cuttings will give the best results for the varieties men- tioned. They are the best of the ear- liest sorts. C. W. Johnson. FLORISTS' PALMS. PATERSON. N. J. — The Paterson Cen- tral Market Association, which will carry on a wholesale and retail busi- ness in flowers and plants as well as vegetables and other food products, has been incorporated. Kentias and Arecas. The growing season for the most of the palms is now on the wane, for the shortening days act as a check to ac- tive growth among these plants. The most notable exception to this rule is found among the kentias, an excep- . tion that has been noted in these columns before, but one that is suf- ficiently interesting to bear repetition, for it is a singular fact that the an- tipodean season of growth should be observed to a greater or less extent by the kentias, even though the plants have been grown from the seedling stage here. This does not mean that the kentias will continue to grow throughout our winter, but it does mean that they will grow much later in the season than the arecas, latanias or cocos, thus giving an opportunity for the potting of young stock in the autumn after space has been made by the early sales. But it is always safer to give small shifts to these late potted plants, for example, shifting from 4-inch to'5-inch pots, or from 5-inch to 6-inch, rather than to give a two-inch shift at one time, as may frequently be done at the beginning of the season, provided that the plants are strong and healthy specimens in their respective sizes. Where many kentias are grown there are always some in the smaller sizes waiting for space to be repotted, or else batches of seedlings in need of a pot, and the present is a good time to handle as many of these waiting lots as possible, in order to prevent their making a long and spindly growth. There is always some demand for small plants of shapely growth to be used as centers in table ferneries, and to produce stock suitable for this purpose the seedlings should be potted off while short, given some space, be- tween the pots, and placed on a light bench. To prevent the plants from falling over when watered or syringed it is a good practice to partially plunge the pots in fine ashes, or in cocoa fiber. Kentia Belmoreana is much the better variety to use for this purpose, from the fact that it naturally grows shorter and makes more leaves in a given size than does K. Forsteriana. The palm known as Kentia Mc- Arthurii, an Australian introduction to Europe of about the year 1879, is a graceful and attractive plant that d^- 888 The American Florist. Nov. IS, serves to be more widely known and grown. It is possibly a ptychosperma rather than a kentia, though known to the trade under the latter name, and has broadly pinnate leaves of dark green, gracefully curved, and some- what less glossy than the average kentia. Seeds of this palm are offered in moderate quantity, and their ger- mination presents no special difficulty in a warm and moist house. Seedling zil, from which country most of the areca seed is sent. Areca Verschaffelti is occasionally seen in trade collections, and when well grown is a beautiful plant, its dark green leaves with light colored midribs being very effective, but this palm is similar to A. lutescens in enjoying plenty of heat, and cannot be relied upon for long service in deco- rative work. A night temperature of 65 degrees is none too much for the ■jl ■ ■ Pi W i* n ^^H ^H 1 r^ ^' ^^^H w m y^- ':■-■■ ■ 1 i il Br': -'^1| Hfife'-'-"'^ y w ^^ ^ 1 K* J -■■ "'■ -v 1 Bt ^H ^^■^^ \^L ■I t . ■■ >- II i i^H HILL'S FIRST PRIZE SIX BLOOMS CHRYSANTHEMUM WM. TURNER AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. variations are not uncommon among the kentias, these variations being sometimes found in the size of the segments of the leaf, and sometimes in the color of the foliage and stem, while regularly variegated forms have appeared from time to time. Among these there is a form of Kentia Pors- teriana with reddish or chocolate col- ored stems, the young leaves being also dark red. This variety has been given various distinguishing names, among them being K. Mooreana. This is a variety of strong growth and a very pleasing palm, and requires no special petting to induce it to grow. Another form of K. Forsteriana that was in cultivation in limited quanti- ties some 30 years ago, was K. Australis, a variety with long drooping leaflets and very graceful habit, the foliage being somewhat lighter in color than the original form. Kentia Can- terburyana is also an admirable palm, but being slower In growth than the two best known members of this genus, namely, K. Belmoreana and K. Fors- teriana, it is seldom seen in trade col- lections. Areca lutescens seems to be regaining some of its old-time popu- larity, and while this palm is less hardy than the kentias, it is undoubt- edly one of the most graceful palms we have among the commercial varie- ties, and from its rapid growth may be raised profitably at a reasonable price. There is no difficulty about get- ting seeds of areca, but the quality or condition varies greatly, and con- sequently the percentage of germina- tion is variable also, being sometimes as low as 10 per cent, and occasionally as high as 95 per cent. This irregular quality is possibly caused in some cases by climatic con- ditions, but in many other cases it is due to careless gathering and packing owing to the difficulty in getting re- liable labor for such operations in Bra- welfare of these palms, and during the winter, when growth is less active, A. Verschaffelti is somewhat impatient of over-watering, which condition results in badly spotted foliage, especially when the temperature is allowed to get down at the same time. W. H. TAPUN. COLORADO Springs, Colo. — The an- nual fall show of the Pike's Peak Floral Co. was very successful this year, attracting many visitors. WOOSTER, O.— F. H. DeWitt & Co. have finished their three new green- houses, each of which is 100 feet long, and are ready to plant in geraniums and other plants. National Association of Gardeners. The third annual convention of the National Association of Gardeners, since its reorganization, was held in the American Museum of Natural History, New York city, Monday after- noon, November .3. President William H. Waite called the meeting^ to order at 2 :30 o'clock and introduced Frank R. Pierson, the chairman of the execu- tive committee of the Horticultural So- ciety of New York, who welcomed the visiting gardeners to the convention. The annual reports of the officers showed an unsurpassed growth within the organization during the past year and an excellent financial condition. The election of officers followed. Wil- liam H. Waite, of Yonkers, N. Y., was re-elected president; John W. Everett, of Glen Cove, N. Y., vice-president; M. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J., re-elected secretary; and James Stuart, of Mama- roneck, N. Y., re-elected treasurer. The following directors were re-elected to serve for one year : William Klein- heinz, Alexander Mackenzie, Peter Duff, William Duckham, and John H Dodds. The following resolution on the death of Julius Roehrs was adopted : Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has d_eemed it wise to remove from our midst, our fellow member and brother gardener. Julius Roehrs, and Whereas, In the passing of our brother we have suffered the loss of a sincere friend and staunch supporter of all that stands for good in the pro- fession of gardening, and Recognizing that through his de- cease the world has lost one whose achievements in horticulture have been equaled by but few, and through whose accomplishments many have been ben- efited. It is fitting, therefore, that we, the National Association of Gardeners, as- sembled in annual convention, should give expression of our feelings over the loss of our esteemed fellow member, and that we spread upon the records of our proceedings the deep sorrow we feel, and that we convey our sym- pathy and condolence to his bereaved family. Be it resolved, that we tender to the family of the deceased our deepest sympathy and that a copy of these SCOTT'S VASE OF ROSE KILLARNEY BRILLIANT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. '913- The American Florist. 889 resolutions be sent to the family and that they be spread In full upon the minutes of the meetinpr. P\ K. PlKUSDN. James MacMaciian, M. C. KliKL, Committee. Dr. Thomas J. Headlee, state ento- mologist of New Jersey Experiment Station at New Brunswick, addressed the meeting on "The Relationship of the Gardener and the Entomologist" and his remarlis were well received. After a general discussion on the va- rious problems which confront the gardener, the meeting was adjourned to the Hotel Endicott. where the an- nual banquet occurred. . At the ban- quet the following resolutions were adopted : Whereas, the Horticultural Society of New York, having invited us to become its guests, at its annual flow- er show, and to hold our convention in the American Museum of Natural History, under its auspices and offer- ing to secure for us ample accommo- dations for our business session, all of which we accepted. Resolved, that the National Associ- ation of Gardeners tender to the Hor- ticultural Society of New York a hear- W. H. Waite. President National Association of Gardeners. Caterpillars on Ferns and Roses, A fern-destroying caterpillar is de- scribed in a new bulletin (No. 125) issued by the government's Bureau of Entomology. The pest comes from Florida, and has made its appearance in northern greenhouses, particularly in the District of Columbia, Illinois and Ohio, having undoubtedly been in- troduced there in importations from Florida. The caterpillar has the same habit as cut worms, of cutting or sever- ing portions of the fern plant, ap- parently destroying more than it needs for food. As it is always warm in the greenhouse where it works, the insect does damage in winter as well as in summer. It attacks tlie tender leaves, especially the growing tips of young fronds, thus checking any at- tempt of the plant to replenish its dying parts. The moth that lays the eggs from which this caterpillar is hatched is seldom seen by day. When aroused, It usually flies down under the benches. Many moths are caught in spider webs in dark corners of the greenhouses. The color of the larvae varies from yellow or bright green to nearly black. Its length is about an inch and a half. The District of Co- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GARDENERS AT ANNUAL CONVENTION. Museum of Natural History, New York, Novembers, 1913. ty vote of thanks and appreciation. Resolved, that it tender to Frank R. Pierson, for his address of wel- come; to Dr. Thomas J. Headlee, of New Brunswick, N. J., for his inter- esting paper at our convention; to Arthur Herrington, for his able serv- ices as toastmaster at our banquet, and to Charles H. Totty, for his con- tribution of flowers for table decora- tions, a hearty vote of thanks and appreciation. PETEK MUBRAT, ROBT. Williamson, M. C. Ebel, Committee on Final Resolutions. THE BANQUET. The banquet was held at the Hotel Endicott on the night of November 3. There was a good attendance and an excellent spread of things to refresh the inner man. At the head of the table sat President Waite, F. R. Pier- son, Richard Vincent, Jr., and Arthur Herrington, the latter acting as toast- master. There were very pleasing and interesting remarks from Messrs. Pier- son, Vincent and others. A. F. F. SOUTH BEND, IND. — Elmer Noy will build a greenhouse, 12x40 feet. M. C. Ebel. Secretary National Association of Gardeners, lumbia fern growers have experienced much trouble in treating this pest. Finally, however, the insect has yield- ed to the method of hand-picking, which, although somewhat laborious, seems to be the most efficacious way of overcoming it. Another caterpillar that attacks rose bushes and young trees is described in a new bulletin (No. 124) compiled by the same entomologist. Hand- picking is advised to control the rav- ages of this insect in case its work has not been too extensive, precaution being taken to use a glove to avoid being "stung." Bushes or trees may be sprayed with Paris green or ar- senate of lead if there is no danger of poisoning human beings thereby. It is only within recent years that this slug-like caterpillar has been known to injure roses. It has also been re- marked that the larvae feed on wild cherry, oak, chestnut, hickory, paw paw, bayberry or wax myrtle, dog- wood, plum, apple and pear trees. The new bulletin contains a cut of the rose slug-caterpillar which will interest both rose growers and nurserymen. The caterpillar is described as attractively and strongly marked, and about three-fourths of an inch in length when full-grown. 890 The American Florist. Nov, 75, Lancaster County Florists' Club. FIRST LADIES' NIGHT. Our first ladles' night was certain- ly a success. The rooms were hand- somely decorated by Edgar, of the firm of B. F. Barr & Co. In con- .iunction with and part of the deco- rating scheme was an exhibition in regulations and the list of prizes that his committee had arranged for the coming season. The club donated $30 for prizes, this committee to arrange for competition, the trade to be so- licited for further offers. Theo. Wirth has under way the for- mation of a club to go in a body to l^HI •^' -^ &cJ^ ' * '~' , t 1 "i- ffil ''^ J$ ! nil. ;^ ^^Pf;^?gS^i«|j^ .;_ .; ;; 1.* >;-**> * ^-^/^ ^ * " given by the. park board greenhouses was extended to the club and they will attend in a body Friday afternoon, 3 p. m. A dance will be given Monday even- ing, November 24, at the Masonic Tem- ple, and the committee in charge, un- der the chairmanship of Joe Oys, are arranging for an event that will be an honor to the club. C. P. Rice, sec- retary of the club, will be succeeded by J. G. Taylor. Mr. Rice leaves No- vember 14, accompanied by John R. Van Bochove, of Kalamazoo, Mich., his former employer, on a moose hunting trip, to be gone about three weeks. A luncheon was served r,t the close of the meeting and was thoroughly en- joyed by all. C. F. RICE, Sec'y. MOUNT GREENWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION'S DISPLAY OF POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. which some very fine chrysanthemums were shown by Rudolph Nagle, L,. S. Landis, H. D. Rohrer, B. P. Barr & Co., of Lancaster, and by M. J. Brinton, of Christiana, and Elmer Weaver, of Ronks. Harry Weaver, of Bird in Hand, had a very nice vase of Silver Pink snapdragons. The Leo Nlessen Co., Philadelphia, showed a fine vase of carnation Gorgeous, and Fire Flame and Sweetheart roses, all of which were much atlmired. The S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, had a vase of Matchless carnations. Judg- ing from the comments both these Philadelphia firms will be well repaid for their exhibits. After spending about an hour over the exhibits, sports were indulged in, Mrs. A. M. Herr winning the prize for the greatest number of strikes and spare in bowling. There were about 50 ladies accompanied by their hus- husbands and sweethearts, and they en- joyed all the sports, including bowling, billiards, pool and cards. A number of the fancy chrysanthemums were given as prizes for these games and quite a number of ladies were carry- ing huge armfuls on their way home. :jjunch was served about 10 o'clock and the affair closed at 11 :.30. pro- nounced a grand success. T. J. Nolan was the only visitor and he said he would have to be in Europe to miss another such meeting if he knew of it in time. A. M. Hekk. the Boston convention, a membership to be charged and so much weekly to be paid in, and after the time comes each member will have sufficient to defray his expenses on the trip. A membership of 20 has enrolled so far. All florists in the state invited to join. This was the first club meeting Mr. Wirth has attended since his accident of two months ago. An invitation to attend the fifth annual flower show Cleveland. TOO MANY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Market conditions are about the same as last week in so far as stock is concerned. The warm weather has materially increased the supply of chrysanthetnums, roses, carnations and violets. ■ A :few Kais'erin roses still ar- rive, but the quality has deteriorated. Klllarhey roses are showing excellent color and form, as are American- Beau- ty, Sunburst and Aaron Ward, but roses are taking a "back seat" during the chrysanthemum season, as they al- ways do to some extent. The market is glutted with chrysanthemums and still some growers cut them so green as to render them unsalable. Still busi- ness has been fairly good, and large quantities of stock are disposed of dally. On Saturday it rained, and Sunday it snowed and rained all day, which affected sales to a great extent. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. Box- wood is in good demand. NOTES. Herb and Geo. Bates. C. M. Wagner, H. R. Knoble, Geo. W. Smith, Brown of the Gasser Co., F. Priedly and Chas. Gibson made a flying trip to Chicago Tuesday, returning Thurs- day morning, in the interest of the local flower show. C. P. B. Minneapolis F.orists' Clut. The Minneapolis Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, November 4, 8 :30 p. m., at Rice Broth- ers' store, 218 North Fifth street. Pres- ident Desmond presiding, a large num- ber in attendance. Election of of- ficers resulted as follow : W. D. Des- mond was re-elected president; Max Kaiser, vice-president; J. G. Taylor, secretary; A. S. Rice, treasurer. Trus- tees— Theodore Wirth, C. N. Rued- I'inger and R. A. Latham. Committee reports were as follows : M. Dotsche, chairman bowling, read the rules and BASSETT & WASHBURN'S \VHITE KILLARNEY ROSES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. igij- The American Florist. sni Omaha. Ot'TUllKll TltADK (il)()l). Business has been steady the hist month. Karly chrysanthemums sold well and often had to be cut when only half open to fill the orders. Golden Glow, Smith's Advance and Oc- tober Frost are almost all gone and Chas. Ederer and family have moved Into their new JflO.OOO home. Mr. Kderer's greenhouses are well stocked up for a big winter business. His stock looks excellent. S. B. Stewart, the seedsman, has had one of the biggest years yet in the bulb line and is almost completely sold out. _ .«» ^i r ^^^ > 1^1 ^N^^ *^}'MW»h'",f^ ^ if m ^m- T'^j^ l^RMi^ '^^SHHbHh^^^h ?* \.^ 'V^ " RUDD'S VASE OF PO.VIPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMAX AT THE CHICAGO SHOW. Color Orange Yellow. the late varieties soon will take their places. Roses of all colors are of good quality, but not very plentiful. Amer- ican Beauty roses are more plentiful and suffer somewhat on account of the chrysanthemums. Carnations are get- ting better every day and seem to be "better than in previous years, regard- less of the hot summer we had. Or- chids (cattleyas and oncidiums) are ■well displayed in the florists' windows and find ready buyers. Violets are coming in, but not enough for the de- mand. The outlook is good for a good season. Palms, ferns and other house plants have sold better this season, so far, than last year. NOTES. Mrs. John Dowdell of Chicago, bet- ter known here as Miss Cassie Arnold, ispent three weeks in this city to help settle the estate left by her mother, the late Mrs. Arnold. The J. W. Arnold firm will do business at the old loca- tion as before. Mr. Raber, Mrs. Arnold's brother-in-law, will inanage it. We all were glad to meet and shake hands with our old friend, Mrs. Dowdell. Hess & Swoboda have bought a truck for delivery and are very well satisfied. They expect to buy another ■one and do away with horses entirely. Their greenhouses show well grown .stock in every department. They will have an immense stock of plants for Christmas in cyclamen, poinsettias and Begonias Lorraine and Cincinnati. Geo. Sorenson, who is mayor of Florence, as well as a very successful florist, sends in some early sweet peas and very good violets. George is al- ways on time with violets and sweet peas. A visit through L.. Henderson's greenhouses found everything in fine condition, especially his roses and chrysanthemums. Bob Newcomb of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, spent a few days here and reported good business. Herman Bros. Co. of Council Bluffs, la., are offering fine roses and chrys- anthemums. J. F. Wilcox & Sons are cutting a fine lot of American Beauty and other roses. Miss R. McNamara has returned from her Chicago visit. Grippe. Washington. NOIiTIIEHN liO.SES ARRIVIC. Business and stock are just about the same a.s last week except there is some nice stock coming in from the north, including all classes of roses, which helps to keep the market well stocked. OYSTER SUPPER. The last club meeting, November 5, was one of the largest held for some time. The members and their friends turned out to do honor to the three members that recently returned from Europe. The meeting was called to order and minutes read from last meet- ing, then adjourned. Then everybody sat down to enjoy themselves with oysters, of which there were plenty, and to hear of some of the wonders seen by our globe-trotting members, A. Gude, F. Kramer and Theo. Diedrich. Short speeches were made by each, while a lengthy entertainment programme was presented. The committee in charge of the oyster supper waS' composed of Otto Bauer, chairman; Ed. S. Schmidt, Elmer C. Mayberry, Geo. C. Dalglish. The guests included M. Behrend, G. E. Behrend, G. E. Eckendorf, A. M. Gude, F. H. Kramer, A. Bauer, Theo. Diedrich, A. S. Sawyer, Z. D. Black- istone, Chas. Smith, J. Gutmann, J. J. Barry, E. Schmidt, Wm. Marche, Chris Shellhorn, H. Ley, J. Minder, A. Esch, C. L. Linz, W. W. Kimmell, L. Hohman, Geo. Field, D. Hansen, J. J. Costinett, J. Harper Hetherington, J. Beyer, Peter Latterman, A. Zimmerman, J. Hum- phreys, W. F. Elliott, A. Albright, Dr. Morhart, Col. Montague, Ed. Neidoman- ski, Geo. H. Cooke, M. Anderson, Geo. C. Shaffer, M. Greiner. D. Sanders, Louis Rick, C. Carrick, O. A. C. Oehm- ler, W. F. Gude, H. Payne, H. L. Hammer and H. Lewis. Gude Bros, opened their chrysanthe- mum show this week to the public. The store, work room and conserva- tory is handsomely decorated with southern smilax, oak foliage, palms and ferns, with large hanging baskets of chrysanthemums and large vases worked in with the foliage, making a handsome effect, NEW RED ROSE EXHIBITED AT THE CHICAGO SHOW BY S. J. REOTER & SON, WESTERLY, R. I. 892 The American Florist. Aov. 15, Z. D. Blackistone is running liis an- nual palm and fern sale. Visitors : J. J. Goudy, represeriting H. A. Dreer & Co., Philadelphia; Geo. Watson, Philadelphia; A. Buback, rep- resenting Schloss Bros., New York; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. G. C. D. Muntreal. BUSINESS VERY GOOD. Business during the last few weeks has been really good. There are an abundance of chrysanthemums on the market now, and of fairly good qual- ity, with prices low enough to make them attractive for the retailer. There have been numerous social functions going on to keep all busy and the work was well distributed among the lead- ing florists. CLUB HOLDS SHOW. The chrysanthemum show held last Monday in the new rooms of the Mon- treal Floral Exchange by the Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club proved quite an affair* and everybody was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the stock on exhibition. The prin- cipal prize winners were : Cut blooms — Jas. Kean, St. Bruno; E. Hibbs and W. S. Whiting. Chrysanthemum plants— J. Luck and W. S. Whiting. J. Eddy & Son were the most suc- cessful in the single flowering classes. J. Luck and B. J. Hayward had some very good specimens nephrolepis staged. Jas. Kean had the most per- fect exhibit of cut carnations, com- prizing all the leading and up-to-date varieties. The judges agreed that these consisted of the best blooms ever exhibited locally at this time of the year. CLUB MEETING. At the meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club Monday night the chief and most interesting item was the amalgamation of the club with the Montreal Horticultural Society. ' A minority of the members present showed strenuous opposition, which showed that it will be no easy matter to overcome, but a committee was appointed to meet a committee from the horticultural society, talk it over and report back to the club. Three new members were elected: Messrs. H. Meeks, J. Deltroquiv and J. Theule. It was decided to hold the annual din- ner early in December. It is very encouraging to see the older members turn up so regularly, and it appears that the club has taken a new lease of life. The attendance was 36. Mem- bers who had not been present for a long time, were on hand. B. Assel- man was present for the first time this year, but will attend regularly hereafter. He has had a very pros- perous season. His son is rapidly re- covering from an attack of appendi- citis. NOTES. C. A. Smith and E. J. Hayward re- cently bought the whole stock of mar- ketable ferns from T. Pewtress, Pointe Claire. Landscape gardeners are having a busy time this fall with a favorable long season, the weather being very mild. L. plants look promising for a good fall crop. Carnations are scarcer but of fine quality and sell well. NOTES. Edw. Cowan of Cowan Bros, was run into by an automobile while tak- ing flowers to a late train. The horse he was driving became frightened and ran away, throwing Mr. Cowan out on the pavement, the fall fracturing his skull. He was taken immediately to the hospital and an operation per- formed. It was thought at first that the injury was so serious that he could not live, but he is now out of danger. The sympathy and best wishes of everyone is extended to him. Cowan Bros.' brick stack was struck by light- ning and damaged so badly it was necessary to rebuild half of it. Heinl & Webber are looking spic and span in their new place. Poinsettias and carnations are very promising. They built one new house exclusively for carnations this summer. N. B. Stover and wife have just re- turned from a si\,'- weeks' trip to Grand Rapids and other Michigan cities, wmd- ing up at Chicago. Mrs. Otto Heinl. formerly of this city, but now of Hermiston, Oregon, is visiting Mr. Heinl's mother, Mrs. Lawrence Heinl. The Terre Haute Rose and Carna- tion Co. has some very fine chrysan- themums, roses and carnations. John Heinl leaves Wednesday to visit his brother George Heinl, of To- ledo, who is reported sick. The Terre Haute Florists' Club is sending out a little book entitled "About Flowers." Fred Heinl and wife have returned from a visit to St. Louis. N. B. S. Terre Haute, Ind. QOOD DEMAND. The weather is very fine for fall work. There is a good demand for choice cut flowers of all kinds. -There is very little going on in social affairs. There has been a great deal of funeral work lately. Chrysanthemums are in full crop and selling at good prices at from $2.00 to $.5.00 a dozen. The quality perhaps is not so good as last year, owing to the long hot, dry sum- mer. Roses are very fine and the Bridgeport, Conn. PLENTY OF STOCK. There was plenty of stock on hand during the entire month of October. Chrysanthemums and carnations are now coming in in fine shape. A large wedding or two helped out greatly. The weather has been too warm for the florist trade, but November began cold and fiorists hope it will con- tinue so. NOTES. The department stores are hurting the sale of ferns and palms by hand- ling this kind of stock, a condition which seems to grow worse each year. The flve-and-ten-cent stores are also selling small kentias in 3-inch pots and ferns in 3y2-inch at 10 cents each. How the grower can live on these prices is a mystery. . James Horan & Son report a fairly busy season with floral work and a good grade of cut flowers. Other florists are also reasonably satisfied with the condition of trade. There has been no building in this vicinity this season, as there seems to be enough glass already to take care of the demand for cut flowers and plants. j_ jj_ Oklahoma City. Clyde Batten and Clarence Bickes. two of the floral artists employed at the Stiles Co.'s store, were dinner guests of Geo. Stiles and wife. Mal- lard ducks, which had fallen to the gun of Mrs. Stiles, were served. Mrs. Stiles, who is a thoroughgoing sports- woman, uses a 20-guage automatic and a Uve decoy, and, if current re- port is correct, can report a larger bag at the end of a day's sport than can her husband, who is no poor sports- man himself and always accompanies her for the duck shooting. Owing to the fact that many towns throughout this state have not yet risen to the distinction of supporting, or even owning a flower store, it falls upon this city to supply flowers for funeral and other purposes for quite a large range of territory. Of late there has been quite a demand for funeral designs from neighboring cities, which has helped materially in passing through a rather quiet period of trade, for, locally, there has not been a very generous call for either plants or cut flowers. The Stiles Co. have a nice crop of chrysanthemums in. In their adver- tisement in last Sunday's local news- paper, they used a reproduction of a photograph of one of their greenhouses showing it to be filled with chrysanthe- mums ready for marketing, and quot- ing prices at from $3.00 to $6.00 a dozen. A Sunday paper recently carried an illustration of the new Buick delivery car recently put into service by the Barteldes Seed Co. S. S. Butterfield has just finished a two weeks' course of jury duty in the criminal court. S. S. B. Notes of the South. It is indeed gratifying to see such exceptionally good stock throughout the south, and when this is coupled with the fact that the growing season was unfavorable it is remarkable. Prospects throughout the southern cit- ies east of the Father of Waters are exceptionally good, as cotton, the sta- ple article of this section, has yielded large crops and is commanding a good price. This will naturally help all lines of trade, including the florist. Good business backed with good stock ought to make the coming season the greatest and best the florists in the southern states have ever enjoyed. Knoxville, Tenn., is a southern city that is becoming known far and wide as a carnation center, and this year the stock is better than ever. Chas. L. Baum, who is known to a great many of the: northern florists for his faithful attendance at the annual meetings of the S. A. F., has house after house of carnations in the pink of condition. A white seedling was noted that has the earmarks of a good bread and butter variety, being very prolific. C. W. Crouch, also of Knox- ville, is enjoying a good run of busi- ness. Stock throughout his establish- ment gives promise of a good yield for the- holidays. The Morningview Floral Co., Mont- gomery, Ala., has moved into its new spacious store, where there is ample room to take care of the increasing business. H. L. Von Trott, proprietor, has associated with him C. H. Rema- gen, an able and experienced store man, who will devote his energies to the store while Mr. Von Trott gives his attention to the producing of fine stock. The Wildwood Park Greenhouses at Columbus, Ga., under the able man- agement of Mr. Williams, are in fine condition. Ros^s, carnations and chrys- anthemums are well grown here. J. T. Kehely, who has taken over the Kehely & Shilmutt Bros, establish- ment, has his stock in a good thriving condition. Fall business is opening up well with him. John Kantin, Chattanooga, Tenn., who had the misfortune to break an ankle in a fall, is able to be about his greenhouses again. He is enjoying a good run of business and is doubly pleased as he has a good cut of roses that could not be improved on for quality. L. t9^3^ The American Florist. 893 Bloomsburg, Pa. Sliuf tlic liialh (if J. L. Dillon, llu' liusiiuss in his niiiiie has been very succtssfully carried on under the man- agement of his widow, who is known as one of the best business women in the state. Mrs. nillon lias bought out the other heirs and now controls the entire property, \alued at .$50,OUU or $(1(1,0110 and consisting of 90 acres of land. 1.~> greenhouses, three large dwellings, two barns and many other smaller buildings. Ten of Mrs. Dil- lon's large houses are devoted to roses, of which she cuts a large number daily. Carnations, chrysanthemums, and a general line of florists' plants and (lowers also are grown. Mr. Dil- lon was noted during his lifetime as an expert grower, but the reputation the name earned under his ownership of the establishment has been well sustained since his death. Mrs. Dil- lon is assisted by her son, Chas. H. Dillon, and a nephew, Chas. M. Hutch- ison. Day ion, 0. This city is fast regaining its at- tractions and business is very good. Funeral work predominates; still I think by careful education the dec- orating and cut flower business will take a prominent place in the flower business. The city is preparing to add greatly to her aesthetic and artistic appearance along the line of new parks and replanting old ones, so the hor- ticultural world can expect to hear from us favorably in the near future. The Miami Floral Co. is advertising an extensive opening. V. Memphis, Tenn A call at the Flower Shop will dem- onstrate to any one that a floral es- tablishment can be managed exclusive- ly by the gentler sex in all of its va- rious departments with marked suc- cess. Mrs. M. E. Inly gives her atten- tion to the decorating phases of the business, a department that they fea- ture, Mrs. Turbmiller and Miss Dick- ens the designing, and Miss Harris the financial end. This is a quartette that is hard to equal. Business with them is good. Many wedding orders have been booked for future dates. L. Worcester County Horticultural Society. The Worcester County Horticultural Society had its annual meeting Novem- ber 5, and elected Edward W. Breed, of Clinton, president; Arthur J. Mar- ble, Charles Greenwood and Herbert R. Kinney, all of Worcester, vice- presidents; Leonard C. Midgley, of Westboro, secretary; Burt W. Green- wood, of Worcester, treasurer; and Miss Lucy M. Coulson, of Worcester, librarian. The report of the treasurer for the past year showed receipts of $27,352.47 and expenditures of $17,- 611.04. Burlington, Vt. Trade in this city is picking up. The greatest sensation in flowers is the Mrs. Chas. Russell rose. It is such a fine keeper that when a person has it once he wants nothing else the next time. It keeps from one to two weeks in the ordinary house. The red rose Milady is almost as good a keeper and far better than any other red. G. Fargo, N. D. T. D. Smedley has added one house to his range of glass and moved his store to new and larger quarters at 69 Broadway. He has also installed an auto delivery. During the past summer the Shot- well Floral Co. has enlarged its sales- room to nearly double its former capac- ity. OBITUARY. George A. Heinl. George A, Heinl, retired llorist of Toledo, O., died November 5 at the Toledo hospital of a complication of diseases. Mr. Heinl was born March 13, 1847, in Eger, on the border line between Bavaria and Austria. He came with his parents and three broth- ers to this country and settled in To- ledo in IS.'iO. As the war of the rebel- lion was coming to a close he enlisted as a soldier and served t6 the end. In 1875 he returned to Toledo, taking up his business career as a florist, in which he was very successful. His health failed him and in 1900 he sold his business to his nephew, Harry Heinl, of Jacksonville, 111., who con- tinued to conduct the business in the same successful manner. Since his retirement from business Mr. Heinl had traveled extensively in this country and abroad, much of the time by automobile, and was a man of broad interests and exceedingly well informed. He was unmarried and the only remaining member of his family is his brother, John G. Heinl, of Terre Haute, Ind., two brothers having pre- ceded him in death, Lawrence, also of Terre Haute, and Joseph, of Jackson- ville, 111. He is also survived by a niece, Adele C. Heinl, and the follow- ing nephews : Frank J., Edw. D„ Wil- liam, O. B., and E. B. Heinl, of Jack- sonville, 111.; Harry Heinl, of Toledo; Fred G. Heinl, of Terre Haute, and Robert D. Heinl, of Washington, D. C. He joined the S. A. F. in its early days, which membership he continued. He was a member of numerous frater- nal organizations, including the I. O. O. F., Masonic Lodge, Chapter, Com- mandery and Scottish Rite body, and National Union. He was also a mem- ber of Inverness and Toledo Clubs, and served his city as councilman. The funeral services were held No- vember 8 at the Masonic Temple, To- ledo, in charge of the Commandery and Scottish Rite body. The floral offer- ings were of unusual beauty, there be- ing a profuse display, many of them coming from well known florists. In- terment was at Woodlawn cemetery. John Hooper. John Hooper, a retired florist and veteran of the Civil war, died October 25 at his home in Gloversville, N. Y., aged 71. Mr. Hooper was born in Ger- many in 1842 and came to America in his early youth. He first lived at Al- bany, N. Y., but moved to Gloversville 40 years ago. Until his retirement, six years ago, he had been active in the trade except for the time he spent de- fending his adopted country's flag. He saw much hard service and took part in many engagements, serving through two terms of enlistment. He was twice wounded, losing an eye in one engagement. Fredericksburg, Antie- tam and Gaines Mills were some of the more important battles in which he participated. Mr. Hooper was a mem- ber of the First Baptist church and was highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by two daughters and one sister. Albert Dlrwanger Albert Dirwanger, well known florist of Portland, Me., died Sunday, Novem- ber 2, at the ripe age of 83 years. Mr. Dirwanger was a native of Bavaria, Germany, but came to America when a young man. He had been a resident of Portland for more than 40 years. Mr. Dirwanger was known not only as a dealer in flowers, but was a skilled horticulturist as well, having the inborn love of flowers so necessary to the work. His brother, the late Joseph A. Dirwanger, was also a noted grower. Nashville, Tenn. lli.MlK flOOI). A great quantity of chrysanthe- mums are on the market just at present and these of the very best quality, large and shapely. The many schools and colleges here, and es- pecially the Vanderbilt University, with its constantly recurring football games, creates a market for these Mowers. Trade is very good now, the social season being on in full blast, and the demand constant. Funeral work keeps up all the time and there is a general jDlean up of everything. Roses are doing excellently, and are getting more and more handsome every. day. NOTES. One of the prettiest church wed- dings was an elaborate affair at the First Presbyterian church. The bride- maids carried baskets consisting of leg- horn hats filled with Pink Killarney roses and held with wide sashes of delicate blue ribbon. The flowers were furnished by the Joy Floral Company. This firm has an abundance of superb chrysanthemums, some specimen blooms measuring 10 inches in diam- eter. Leon Geny, of the firm of Geny Bros., was called to Louisville. Ky., last week by the death of a relative. M. C. D. The Passing of Summer. A saduess steals upon us unaware, In ashen rtrifts the withered roseleaves lie. And Summer, late so gay and debonair. Droops her bright head and sighs a little sigh. The hot wind that has dried the mountain rill And parched the cups where honey-dews distill Burns on her round brown cheek with fever heat. As. soft and low across the garnered wheat, She hears a voice where whisp'ring zephyrs stray. How like a knell it sounds, that pleading sweet — "Stay with us, Summer! fairest Summer, stay!" When first she came to reign, so young and fair, A radiant queen, with gifts for high and low. Her step was light, her heart was free of care; Hope like a rainbow arched her rosy sky; The birds, her heralds, sang with gay good will. The bee hummed all day long, her hive to fill With gifts for Hybla or Hymettus meet, Those far dim slopes where satyrs gray, and fleet Fur-footed fauns perchance called, as today, Thro' oaten pipes, in wistful rhythmic beat — "Stay with us, Summer! sweetest Summer, stay!" Green grows the rowan in the meadow where Daisies and kingcups blossomed but to die. And tawny lilies blew their trumpets there. Where now their seed pods rattle hard and dry. But in the hedge where morning's breath lies chill The goldenrod still flaunts her feathered frill, And sunflowers spread a flaming yellow sheet, Wild vagrant things, with gypsy grace replete, And there from berried branch and seedy spray The little goldfinch pipes. "Tu-weet. tu-'weet! Stay with us, Summer! bounteous Summer, stay!" Her tender feet are caught as in a snare*^ Even her green woods alien colors fly .\gainst the pines, a maple's scarlet flare Flames as a portent of a conqueror nigh. No more her ringdoves call from vale and hill, No evensong of thrush falls now to thrill Her breaking heart: what voice her ear doth greet Is the lone cricket's cry. despair concrete: And when the purple twilight turns to gray A myriad sad-voiced mites the strain repeat — "Stay with us Summer! lovely Summer, stay!" Oh bring her garden flowers, white and rare: Phe fadeth from us even while we cry. Rraid nale tuberoses in her falling hair, L.Ty lilies on her breast, and — sweet, good-bye! No more thy dawns their fragrances shall spill. No move thv matin choirs full-throated trill. A chill wind blows adown the leaf-strewn _ street: Tt is not far to winter's snow and sleet. Since Hope is dead, fold her still hands and say, "Adieu, sweet Summer! Rest thv weary feet." Not, "Stay, O Summer! dearest Summer, stay!" o Time! Destroyer, image-breaker, cheat! How shall poor mortals match thy dumb deceit! Vainly we stretch our hands, and vainly pray: The scythe is whetted even while we entreat. "Slav witli us. Summer! sweetest Summer, stay!" — Chicago Tribune. 894 The American Florist. Nov. IS, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. SI. 00 a year; Canada $2 UO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscr ptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THISISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTKNTS. Chrysanthemum 873 The e-xliibitions — Chicago Show (illus.) 873 Exhibitors at Chicago show 873 — Wm. Kleinheinz (portrait) 874 — A. P. J. Baur (portrait) 874 — Awarils at Chicago show 875 — Tarrytown Horticultural Society 876 — Mt. Kisco show 878 — Meulo Park Horticultural Society 879 — Connecticut Horticultural Society 880 — Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety 881 — Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen 882 — American Institute of New York 883 — Illiuois University show 883 Plant notes— Heaths— Genistas 883 — Aealyphas 884 — Begonia Eex 884 — Stevla 884 — Catch crops 884 —Primula 885 — Aridisias 885 Stage decoration by Chas. H. Totty (illus. 1.885 The rose 885 — Prepare for holiday cutting 885 With the growers 886 — Thos. Meehan & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa... 886 Wintering chrysanthemum plants 887 Florists' palms 887 — Kentias and arecas 887 National Association of Gardeners (illus. ). .888 — W. H. Waite (portrait) 889 — M. 0. Ebel (portrait) 889 Caterpillars on ferns and roses 889 Lancaster County Florists' Club 890 Miuneapolis Florists' Club 890 Cleveland 890 Omaha 891 Washington 891 Montreal 892 Terre Haute. Inrt 892 Bridgeport, Conn 892 Oklahoma City 892 Notes of the south : 892 Bloomsburg, Pa 893 Dayton 893 Memphis, Tenn 893 Worcester County Horticultural Society 893 Burlington. Vt 893 Fargo, N. D 893 Obituary — George A. Heinl 893 — John Hooper 893 — Albert Dirwanger 893 Nashville. Tenn 893 The passing of summer 893 Society of Amei^can Florists 894 Chrysauthemum Society of America .' . 894 Minnesota State Florists' Association 894 Express rate cut postponed 894 Columbus. O 896 Albany, N. Y 896 Detroit Florists' Club 898 Pittsburgh 900 Chicago 910 St. Louis 916 Cincinnati 016 Los Angeles 916 Chicago bowling 916 Philadelphia 918 Baltimore 919 New Y"ork 920 New York Florists' Club 920 Birmingham, .^la 921 The seed trade 928 — Texas conditions 928 — Vitality of weed seeds 928 Catalogues received 928 Tlie nursery trade 930 Market gardeners 932 — Lettuce notes 932 Savannah, Ga 934 "Dallas, Tex 943 Moutiromery, Ala 943 Providence. K. 1 946 The national rose garden, Wash- ington. D. C, to be carried on in co- operation with the Society of Ameri- can Florists, is now practically a.s- sured. Solid frozen ground Tuesday of this weelc at Chicago would Indicate that outdoor operations for both the florist and the nurseryman are about over. Plant quickly. Personal. Chas. H. Totty ran a dead heat for mayor of Madison, N, J., while attend- ing the annual meeting of the Chrys- anthemum .°.ociet" of America, held at Ciiicago last week. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT KEGISTRATION. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., submit for registration the following cannas, described below. Any person objecting to the registra- tion or to the use of the proposed names is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objections to the registra- tion, the same will be made three weeks from this date. RAISERS' DESCRIPTIONS. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson — Color is a charming shade of rich soft crimson- pink, particularly clear and pleasing to the eye. Flowers are large witli broad overlapping gracefully rounded petals of great substance and durabil- ity. It is an early, continuous and abundant bloomer. Habit is robust, but leaves do not hide the flowers; foliage is light green, prettily veine(i. Golden Gate — Have you ever watched a sunset as, silently, in the golden glow, marvelous tints and tones flung out their fiery flames and held you spellbound with admiration? No less wonderful are the tints and shades that spread their rosy-flngered rays over the petals. The flowers open almost pure gold but soon become richly rayed with orange, crimson and apricot, centering to the throat of deep carmine red. Foliage green. Wintzner's Colossal — Without doubt the largest flowered canna to date, as the average flowers more than cover a man's hat. It is an improvement over all others in the orchid-flowering class. With its superior substance it seems to revel in the hot sunshine with impunity, and promises to give satisfaction in the most tropical sec- tions. Color is a striking vivid scarlet that retains its brilliancy. Generous green foliage. Five feet high. For size, color and endurance it is not only a veritable prize-winner, but far ahead of its nearest rival. Jane Addams — True rich buttercup yellow (richer than Buttercup canna) with a suggestion of red in the throat. The buds are dark maroon, very pret- ty, and they blend artistically in color with the bright yellow blooms and soft green foliage. It has a strong erect habit of growth, growing to the height of 4% feet, and is gloriously bright and attractive when grown singly, in rows, or when grouped for bedding. We predict a promising fu- ture for this unusual yellow beauty. San Diego — A bronze-leaved beauty with flowers perfectly formed and tastefully crimped, making them very distinct in character and appearance. The blooms are a Chinese orange, or Persian yellow shade, which harmo- nizes so perfectly with the dark bronze foliage that this canna has been spoken of as "one of Nature's sympho- nies." On account of its sturdy habit of growth and picturesque appearance this novelty is especially well adapted for growing as a specimen plant. Four feet high. The Montgomery Company, Inc., Hadley, Mass., submit for registration the following rose, described below. Any person objecting to the use of the proposed name, or the registration of the rose, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objections to the registra- tion the same will be made three weeks from this date. RAISERS' DESCRIPTION. Name : "Hadley" — This rose is a development of a strain of red forcing roses, including Liberty, Gen. MacAr- thur and Richmond. Color, deep rich velvet crimson, retaining its brilliancy at all seasons of the year. Flowers borne on long stiff stems, with abund- ant bronze green foliage. Unques- tionably one of the most fragrant roses in existence, being exceeded, among forcing roses, only by Ameri- can Beauty. It is a strong rapid grower and has undoubtedly proved itself an all-the-year-round forcing va- riety. JOHN Young, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Chicago, November 1, — Garnet Gem, maroon, reflexed, scored 85 commer- cial, exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Cincinnati, O., November 1. — Smith's Ideal, white, incurved, scored 88 com- mercial, exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chicago, November 8. — Fraser's Golden Ball, yellow, incurved, scored 79 commercial, exhibited by Mrs. J. A. Fraser, the Rogers Greenhouses, Rogers, Ark. CHAS. W. JOHNSON, Sec'y. Morgan Park, 111. Anfflo-American Exposition. An Anglo-American Exposition will be held in London from May to Octo- ber, 1914, to celebrate the centenary of peace and progress in the arts, sci- ences and industries of the United States of America and the British Em- pire. A meeting of the horticulture, arboriculture and forestry committee was held October 21, at the Hotel Windsor, Victoria Street, S. W., when the Rt. Hon. Sir Herbert Maxwell was unanimously elected chairman of the committee, and George Gordon, vice- chairman. Sub-committees were also formed for fruit, flowers, forestry and sundries sections. It was decided that the gardens of the exhibition be com- pletely transformed in a manner worthy of the occasion. — ^^British Hort. Trade Journal. Minnesota State Florists' Association. The Minnesota State Florists' Asso- ciation will hold their November meet- ing at Holm & Olson's store, St. Paul, Minn., November, 21, at 8 p. m. This will be a chrysanthemum meeting, and C. W. Johnson, of Morgan Park, 111., will be speaker. GUST. MALMQUIST, Sec'y. Express Rate Cut Postponed. Washington, D. C, Nov. 6.— The in- terstate commerce commission's order reducing express rates was again ex- tended today to Feb. 1, to give the companies more time to arrange for the change. It wa.s to have been ef- fective on Dec. 1 and has been post- poned once before. 19^3- The American Florist. 895 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where iinswers nrc tolu' mailod frnm this ofllce cnciose lOi-eiils oxtri to cover poslii L'tC Situation Wanted— Ry a compt'tenl younvr man witli tivi- years' practical experionco, asassistant grower on commercial or private place. Address, Key 97.^. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Seedsman (Enfilish) 12 years cxperirDce. Could mana^'c small storeor depart- ment. Eastern town preferred. State salary. Address. Key 971. care American Florist. Situation Wanted—By German; speak English: age 30. Kxperienced in pot plants and cut Howers. Address M. B.\ur. Care Joe Hendrick. Box 23. Morton Grove, 111. Situation Wanted— Gardener wants position as foreman on large private est ate any where. Nothing^ small required. G. D- care Wilson, 68 Fourth St., South Orange, N. J^ Situation Wanted— As manager, by a first-class grower of cut flowers and plants: over 30 years" experience; private or commercial: single; first- class references. Florist, 55 W. Ontario St.. Chicago. Situation Wanted— As gardener or good assist- ant gardener on private place: 12 years experience in all branches; hot house plants, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbaceous borders, etc. Age 28. Single, English. Address Key 894, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By foreman or mana8;er. Thirty years' experience in all branches, including growing, landscape and store work. Have high grade references, covering a period of over twenty- five years. Would consider running a good sized place on shares. Address Key 978. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A man of unusual ability, expert propagator and rosegrower, wishes to take cbarne as foreman or propagator in large estab- lishment. Am strictly sober; single. State salary when writing. Will be at liberty on December 1st. Address, J. Miller, 6972 N. Clark St., Chicago. Help Wanted— Young lady of good appearance for florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bouquet work. Apply stating full particulars to J. S. Simmons, 266 Yonge St., Toronto. Can, Help Wanted— Experienced seedsman, by an old established house in large eastern city. State experience. Address Key 979, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address ^Superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm. Gates Mills. Ohio. Help Wanted— At once. Experienced man for pot plants. Address Florist, 6101 Broadway, Chicago. Help Wanted— Man in St. Louis, who under- stands seed, bulb and plant business. Address Key 976, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Man for private place, good wages, one who knows how. Hardesty & Co., 150 E. 4th St.. Cincinnati, Ohio. Help Wanted^Grower and designer, steady work, jolly crew, good wages, fine town. No "boozers" need apply. Fred W. Aunold, Florist, Cambridge, O. Help Wanted— Florist experienced in Carna- tions and Mumsi must he strictly sober and well recommended. Salary $14.00 per week. Max Rudolph, 11 W. 12th St.. Cincinnati, Ohio. Help Wanted— Lettuce and vegetable plan- grower, married man preferred. Also night fire- man; one who understands steam fitting. Situat tion open at once. \. Shelby Crall Co.. Monongahela. Pa. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $110.00 per month and all found. - A, A. Mac Dongall, Supt. The Highlands. Seattle, Wash. Help Wanted — Partner with a small capital. must be a good worker and experienced in grow- ing chrysanthemums and bedding stock. Gnu from around New York preferred. Address, Key S9(>. care AmericanFlorist. Help Wanted— All-round florist capabK-of tak- ing full charge of 15,000 feet of glass, to grow L-verything for a commercial place; must be temperate; send reference in first letter. Per- manent job for right man. married or single. Scandinavian preferred for this place. $75.00 per month. Address. Key 897, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Steady and experienced garden- er, who understands greenhouse, vegetables. Howers and fruit, for private place, near St. Louis, Mo. Married man with wife who can cook pre- ferred. House, vegetables, etc.. furnished. Only thoroughly competent man need apply. Write at once giving references. Address, Kev 967, care American Florist. For Sale— Fine florists' delivery wagon with plate glass sides. For further particulars, address Key 975, care American Florist. For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50x125 feet of ground. 'Established trade. Wish to retire. J. Nelson. 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. Wanted— To rent, for 5 years. lO.OOO to 23,000 feet of glass. Address Key 977, care American Florist. Cash for Your Business or Property,— I bring buyers and sellers together. No matter where lo- cated if you want to buy, sell or exchange, address Frank P. Clkveland, 1367 Adams Express Building. Chicago, 111. For Sale— A good florist display ice-box. 8 feet by 4i^ feet deep by 8H feet high. Big bargain. Phone Ravenswood 7550. Schiller, the Florist. 4509 Broadway, Chicago. For Sale— In the rapidly growing City of Stock- ton, Cal., six greenhouses, ten thousand feet of glass for four thousand dollars. Five hundred cash, balance on time. The lots, in a few years. will be worth the price of plant. Will sell houses and give long lease of lots. Selling on account of old age and poor health. M. J. Shaw, 129 W, Magnolia St., Stockton, Cal. "The Rosary" Flower Co., 24 East Thirty-fourtli Street, New York, has no connection with any other firm even though it bears a similar name. J. H. TROY, Manager FOR SALE-Greenhouses 12.000 feet ol sti'el (ramo construction, dandy, ofticc. holler house, cement side walks, electric lik'hts in urccnhouiie. Fine residential section. Ciood trade; well stocked. Photo sunt on request. C. F. Q., 555 Lyall Ave., Rochester, N. Y. For Sale-Store Fixtures Complete set, very cheap. Circassian walnut Loss of lease reason for selling. Fixtures have only been in use three months, Big bargain for someone. Address or call at ATLAS FLORAL CO., 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO BARGAIN Complete set of store fixtures including a modern ice-box. $600 cash takes the whole outfit. Fixtures are now in use in Chicago where buj'er can inspect same. Key 981, care American Florist Situation Wanted GOOD STOREMAN An Al salesman and designer. Can come well recommended. For further partic- ulars address. Key 980, care American Florist. WANTED -BY- Messrs. A. ^LBremondFreres (Fils de Louis Bremond) OLLIOULES (VAR), FRANCE Growers and exporters of Paper White Grandifloras, Roman Hyacinths and other French Bulbs, with large connection in Great Britain and Holland, a thoroughly capable representative in the United States, with good trade connection. Address as above. SEEK NO FURTHER You will find Names and Addresses -IN- The Trade Directory -Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, and numerous other trade lists. Price, $3.00 Postpaid Contains 560 Pages AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 896 The American Florist. Nov. ISy Columbus, 0. BUSIHESS INCKBASING SLOWLY. For the last few weeks, in fact two months, business has been extremely bad. This has been due to the ex- tremely late season. The first heavy snow fell November 9 and this helped to quicken the pulse of the trade as well as cut down the supply. The freezing weather of last week caused no seeming change at first, but grad- ually business is on the increase at last. We are right in the midst of the chrysanthemum season. Recep- tions and evening dinners contribute not a little to the trade, while wed- ding decorations and funeral work is fairly good and very evenly distributed. Corsage work is increasing, for which there is a good supply of stock. Vio- lets are , now fair in demand, the weather having been unfavorable for shipping. Roses are strong in supply with prices at 75 cents and upwards. American Beauty are selling well at $3 to $6 a dozen. Other stock re- mains aboiit the same with little or no calls. Potted plants are receiving a few calls, especially ferns and primu- las. Greens are quite plentiful. Some boxwood has arrived and is now be- ing offered. NOTES. The Riverside Floral Co. has a nice crop of carnations and roses. The chrysanthemums are in excellent con- dition. They are erecting a new green- house, which will give them more needed space for their increasing trade. Having altered the store, their window space is much larger. The Livingston Seed Co. had the ■ finest window display last week that has been staged by this firm for a long time. They held their annual chrysanthemum show and the decora- tions were Japanese. The display of chrysanthemums was good. The Munk Floral Co. has a nice cut of American Beauty roses. The Killarney are in fine condition also. Carnations are good and in demand. Sweet peas are cutting in good shape. Violets are very good. Bulbs are re- ceiving a large call. The decoration of the winter gar- den at the Southern Hotel was done by F. C. Vierick, of the Fulton Mar- ket Floral Co. This work was well done and much admired, showing Mr. Viereck to be an artist in his fine. The John R. Hellenthal greenhouses have a valuable addition in their new houses. This makes a change in the place and better growing facilities. The crops are in a good growing con- dition and look very promising. The Columbus Floral Co. is placing a quantity of extra fine chrysanthe- mums on the market. The carnation cut is rather small, but of good qual- ity. The roses will be in good crop for Thanksgiving. The Art Floral Co. has the largest window display in town. A fine offer- ing of exhibition chrysanthemums in all colors are shown, together with other grades ranging down to the but- ton pompon. The Fifth Avenue Floral Co. has a nice crop of chrysanthemums and roses. The carnations are doing ex- ceedingly well, the cut for last month being 41,000 blooms from 16,000 plants. The Block-Crane Floral Co., 1834 North High street, have started a nice little store catering to the university trade. They report trade very good and the outlook promising. Sherman Hatfield Is now owner of the firm known as Howard & Co., the sale being completed last week. He expects to make some alterations in the near future. C. E. Stone has on the market some excellent three-stem Bonnaffon chrys- anthemums. His sweet peas are doing nicely and his violets selling readily. MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals. Do Not Fail to get in your order early for MatChlCSS, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY. { All stock sold to February 1st.) Price for rooted cuttings: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. Queens, New York Mention the American Florist when writing The Cottage Rose Gardens have com- pleted the wiring in their houses for lights. Their stock is the best they have ever raised, carnations being es- pecially good. Indianola iiorists are cutting a few nice sweet peas. The carnations are short, while chrysanthemums are good and selling so as to keep them cut very close. J. H. Walman, wholesale florist, who built his place last year, is sending in quantities of chrysanthemums. His carnations are fine and are much in demand. Graff Bros, report business good. They have added a delivery car to the messenger system, which will greatly help in quick delivery. Ralph Knight reports the chrysan- themums about all gone. His sweet peas are coming along nicely and be- ginning to bloom. The Franklin Park Floral Co. re- ports trade very good with them. Their call for chrysanthemums has been very heavy. Miss Elinor Jones has been placing large quantities of medium chrysan- themums on the market. They were readily sold. Wm. Brust says cut flower work has been in the lead with him; there seeming to be not much demand for pot plants. Sherman Stephens reports business not varying much with him. vase and funeral work being the chief factors. Winters & Kramer have sold the last of their chrysanthemums and are now cutting a fine lot of sweet peas. E. Metzmaier had a big cut of fine chrysanthemums last week and dis- posed of them without difiiculty. Underwood Bros, report business about the same as usual, with a nice amount of funeral work. Miss Howard has been retained as salesmanager by the Columbus Floral Co. The Wilson Seed Store says cut and pot chrysanthemums are selling well. L. S. B. BASTHAMPTON, MASS. — George Mc- Intyre has a fine stock of carnations, chrysanthemums, etc., which he is dis- posing of to Springfield florists. You Cannot hire any help, orgeta partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Albany, K. Y. CLUB MEETING. At the November meeting of the Albany Florists' Club tickets for the election to be held on December 4 were placed in nomination by two commit- tees. The regular committee, Fred- erick Goldring, chairman, nominated the old officers, as follows : For presi- dent, Fred Henkes; for vice-president, Frank R. Bilson; for secretary-treas- urer, Robert Davidson. The opposition committee, Edward F. Tracey, chair- man, nominated the following : For president, Thomas Tracey; for vice- president, William Christie; for secre- tary-treasurer, Robert Davidson. For trustees, three to be chosen, the nomi- nees were : Fred Goldring, Fred A. Danker, Charles Sanders and Louis H. Schaefer. William C. Gloeckner made an interesting report on the recent flower show at Lenox, Mass., and as a result of the trip obtained an idea which may mean much to the local club. Mr. Gloeckner on his return saw Calvin J. Huson, state commissioner of agriculture, who promised to co- operate with the local club in giving a show and course of lectures next year. The show can be held in the new state education building and the lec- tures on suitable subjects in the main auditorium of the building. Mr. Gloeckner was named a committee of one to ascertain what expense would be incurred in connection with this venture and was instructed to report at the next meeting. The subject was discussed at some length and made a favorable impression upon the mem- bers. On motion of F. A. Danker the secretary was instructed to maintain a question box at the meetings from which subjects are to be taken for dis- cussion. Fred Goldring will at the next meeting present a short paper on some subject of interest to the grow- /p^j- The American Florist. 897 You Can Only ^ 9* Large Specimen Plants of CocosWeddeliana Our stock, of Cocos Weddeliana this season is larger and better than ever, present devoting nearly an acre of glass to this variety alone. 2^-in. pots, 6 inches high...'!; 1.50 per do/..; $10 00 per 100; $ 90 00 per 1000 3-in.pots,8tol0incheshigh 2.00perdoz.; 15.00perl00; 140.00 per 1000 6-in. pots, splendid plants, 18 to 24 inches high $0.75 each 7-in.pots, specimen plants, 30 to 36 inches high 2.50 each 'T't^; 9-in. pots, specimen plants, 36 inches high 6.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii The growing popularity of this pretty, graceful, hardy Palm has induced us to greatly extend our cultures of same and we are now in position to give exceptional values. You can recommend Phoenix Roebelenii to your customers as the best of all house plants; it will positively outlast all other varieties. 4-in. pots, nicely characterized plants $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100 Each 5-in. pots, 15 inches high, 18-inch spread $ 1.00 6-in. pots, 1^2 feet high, 2-foot spread 2.00 8-in. tubs, 2 feet high, 2-foot spread 3.00 10-in. tubs, 2 to IV2 feet high, 2Vi-foot spread 5.00 10-in. tubs, 21/2 feet high, 3-foot spread 7.50 12-in. tubs, 3 feet high, 4-foot spread 10.00 For best values in Kentias as well as all other seasonable stock We are a cocos WEDDELIANA. see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. ers. Edward P. Traeey of The Rosery said that the lithographed posters used by the retailers last Thanksgiving had helped business and' suggested that some be used again this year. On mo- tion of F. A. Danker It was decided that the club hold four shows for the instruction of the members each year. The dates are left open to the officers and the first one will be in December. Charles Sanders, who at one time gave up the cultivation of the Primula ob- conlca because he believed it acted like poison ivy in handling, said that he had taken it up again and now suf- fered no ill effects from handling the plants. . He said that he believed that the condition of the blood has much to do with the appearance of the rash after handling the plant. If the grow- er's blood is in good order he is not likely to be affected. Other members of the club said that they experienced no trouble from handling this plant, and others said that they were sus- ceptible to it if handling it early in the day. The club over a year ago obtained a report from the Bender Hygienic Laboratory connected with the Albany Medical college on the plant. The laboratory people made so- lutions from the leaves, handled the crushed leaves, experimented with 50 students, and tried the juice upon rab- bits— all with negative results. After the business meeting was concluded refreshments were served by Thomas Traeey, manager of the Albany Cut Flower Exchange. The next meeting will be held on the evening of Decem- ber 4. ' NOTES. The annual chrysanthemum show in the lake house, Washington park, was opened November 9. Philip Bender, superintendent of parks, has about 700 plants in 500 varieties for the exhibi- tion. Of the number about 30 varie- ties are new this year. The superin- tendent has completed the planting in red, white and blue hyacinths, Ameri- can flag design, of a bed 8x16 feet in Washington park in one of the lawns. The bed will make a fine display next spring. Mr. Bender is also busy plant- ing tulips and cleaning up the parks tor the winter. Amos F. Balfoort, who kept a re- tail store at 121 Northern Boulevard for the past three or four years, died November 4 at his home, 252 Second street, aged 31 years. He had been in poor health for two years, but his friends were nevertheless shocked to hear of his death. Mr. Balfoort at one time was in the employ of Louis Menand on Cemetery avenue and was well regarded b'" all who knew him. The funeral was held on Friday after- noon, November 7, from the home of his mother. Governor Martin H. Glynn has ap- pointed William C. Gloeckner, 97 State street, a deleg'ate to the conven- tion of the Atlantic Deeper Water- ways Association, which will meet in Jacksonville, Florida, November 18-22. The association has for some years been working to secure an inland waterway from New London, Conn., to Florida within the Atlantic coast line, thus protecting many of the smaller vessels from the vicissitudes of open sea travel. Mr. Gloeckner and a dele- gation from the Albany Chamber of Commerce will leave for Jacksonville November 15. James Larasls will open a retail store at South Pearl and Howard streets as soon as the remodeling of the building is completed. Thomas Traeey, manager of the Al- bany Cut Flower Exchange, reports an unusually good demand for chrysan- themums. Frederick Henkes, president of the Albany Florists' Club, is enjoying a few weeks' deer hunting in the Adi- rondacks. Local retailers report trade excel- lent. R. D. Philadelphia, Pa. — The first gar- den contest of the Main Line Citizens' Association was a complete success. It is expected that the contests will be an annual affair hereafter. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye has opened a flower store at 16 North Sixth street. He was formerly connected with the Electric Park Greenhouses. Mr. Rye is well and favorably known and will doubtless be successful in his new venture. 898 The American Florist. Nov. 15, BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. iT^nrohst. Philadelphia, Pa. You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Mention the American Florist when writing Detroit Florists' Club. THE MT. CLEMENS OUTING. The Detroit Florists' Club's fall out- ing at Mt. Clemens took place Thurs- day, November 6, and was in all respects very successful and enjoy- able. The weather was pleasant and was no small factor in completing the satisfactory results of the day. An in- novation probably never experienced by any florists' club was that of the entire party of over GO florists making the trip in their own automobiles, 14 in number. This year, by using machines, the party was enabled to visit some of the Detroit florists' establishments be- fore going to the "Bath City." The first call was made at Breitmeyer's Mack avenue greenhouses. From there M. Bloy, Chas. H. Plumb, G. H. Taepke's McClellan avenue place, and J. F. Sullivan were visited. Arriving at Mt. Clemens, the first place on the route was that of Leopold Mallast. It was nearly noon when Fred Breit- meyer's place was reached and here, as upon over 20 similar occasions of the club's visit, a big feast awaited the visitors, at the conclusion of which the genial host was greatly surprised by the presentation to him and his good wife of a beautiful plush chair. This was a gift from the club, the members of which have so often been the re- cipients of unbounded hospitality at this place for so many years past. In the presentation, these pleasant events were reminiscently reviewed. Fred, in re- sponse, after controlling his emotions sufliciently to address the visitors, managed to gratefully acknowledge the token which gave him great pleasure. Referring to the splendid condition of his stock, he asked that some of the praise for it be given to his loyal help who were so largely responsible for the results seen. He announced continued confidence in the new car- nation Philadelphia, which he is grow- ing and disseminating exclusive of all other varieties and has .30,000 of it on his place in different stages of develop- ment. More than 40,000 cuttings are now in the sand and continuous propa- gation will be followed to fill orders, which, he says, will aggregate nearly if not surpass the half-million mark, as more than half that number is al- ready booked. The inspection of the plants in the houses disclosed the full confirmation of Fred's enthusiastic praise of the famous variety. Leaving this place, Robt. Klagge's was next visited, followed by the establishments of Sidney Tinkler, Arthur Van Bever- sluys, Ascher Van Beversluys, John Corey, Harry Smith and August Von Boeselager. At the latter place an- other feast awaited the visitors and was much enjoyed by them. Before the party dispersed for the return trip addresses were made by President Frank Danzer of the club and Philip Breitmeyer. At all the places visited the stock was found in first-class con- THE MEY£R GREEN SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying- bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should be Used by growers for strinfjingr Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The MEYER SILKALINE was l he first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is liandled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name — MEYER'S Si kaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers- Price for any size or color. $1,25 per lb. Sizes: 'F" fine, "FF" medium and "FFF" course. Silkaline also is made in all leadiny^ colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use ibe Genaine Silkaline and Gel More Thread and Less Wood. JQBN C. MEYER TflREAD CO., kTsf^^i^AS: lowelljass. ICELAND MOSS EXPORT Necessary for every beautiful decoration and binding. Prime quality. In cases of 50 kilos at the prices of $220 per 1000 kilos. Packed carefully and forwarded everywhere. Ask for specimens. -:- -:- -:- CEDERPALMS EFT, TRONDHJEM, NORWAY. HOLLYand WILD SMILAX EVERGREENS WRITE FOR PRICES SAM YOCNfi, SprJDg. Tex. Southern Smilax 1 case, 50 lbs $ 2.00 6 cases 11.00 Fresh Vine, and prompt service. F. & S. LEE, Marion, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2.50 per case Natural and Perpetuated Sbeet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing dition, bearing out the reputation of tliese growers wlio supply tlie discrim- inating trade of Detroit.' J. F. S. SFRflyS-FERNS New Crop, Fresh from the Patch Fancy and Dagger Ferns, $1.00 per 1000; $3.25 per case of 5000. Long Green Leucothoe, $2,50 per 1000. Short Green Leucothoe, $1.25 per 1000. Green Galax $0.50 per 1000 Hemlock Spruce Sprays 2.00 per 1000 Rhododendron Sprays 2.00 per lOOO Mountain Laurel Sprays 2.00 per 1000 Discount on large orders. Twenty years in the business, and 2000 well pleased customers. Send cash or reference with first order. All stock positively g^uaranteed. J. N. PRITCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Vrholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and DaETS^er Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves,, yaui Yirk Telephone 1202 Madison Square, "•" ' ■'■ Mention the American Florist when writing ^9 WILD SNILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing ^9^3- The American Floeist, 899 Bouqiiet Green Lycopodium Ground Pine Club Moss ALL NOW IN STOCK. VAUGHAN'S ~ CHICAGO SEED STORE, NEW YORK BOXWOOD Laurel Mistletoe EVERGREEN WREATHING Vaughan's XXX Holly Immortelles, Statlce, Baskets, Ruscus. 900 The American Florist, Nov. IS, Tliis Is) Tla.© Horn© of THE MEREDITH FLOWER AND VEGETABLE CO. Which Placed LIBERTYVILIE, ILL., On The Map As a Prize Winning Cut Flower Growing Center. WE WON TWO FIRST PRIZES On Bonnaffon Chrysanthemums at the Chicago Chrysanthemum Show Last Week, and this was don-e with stock taken from our regular daily cut.' We Are Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Bedding Stock and can suppl)' j-ou with the best at all times. If 3'ou are in the market for Chrysantjiemum cuttings or plants you would act wisely by placing your order here. We are located on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, and are only a short distance from the station. If you ever happen to be out in this neighborhood, drop in and see us. We will make things pleasant for you. Remember, you are always welcome as the flowers in May. Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. Pittsburgh. HEAVY SNOWFALL. After a week of very mild and pleas- ant weather, the Aveather changed late Saturday night and the snow continues to fall up to this writing (Monday afternoon). The results certainly did play havoc with the train and car schedules. Flowers are arriving in this city from four to six hours late, and many are remaining on hand un- sold, which causes a great loss to growers, worry to wholesalers, and many disappointments to the retail- ers. On one of our local interurban lines traffic was held up for two days on account of the large drifts filling up the cuts made through our number- less hills, which drifts can be moved only by shoveling by hand. The prices on all current varieties of flow- ers have soared to some extent. Car- nations are much more plentiful, while roses still remain as scarce as ever. Prices on chrysanthemums, however, have not improved but they are being offered a little lower than they were recently. A goodly supply of lily of the valley is in. There is a queer note about this flower in our market here, the case being always "a feast or a famine." Pompons are taking finely, the small yellow and bronze button and Garza varieties taking best. Lilies and cattleyas are scarce^ but we have a nice supply of gar- denias. The supply of green goods is limited and much more could be used. CLUB MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held November 4, in the Fort Pitt hotel, with a very good attend- ance, tlie event being election night. It was chrysanthemum night also, and some elegant blooms were on display. The H. J. Heinze conservatories car- ried off all honors with some excep- tionally large specimen blooms, which were the recipients of much deserved praise. J. W. Jones, of Schenley, ex- hibited some large blooms of new va- rieties, including some blooms from importations from Japan, which were made some years ago. Carl Becherer, of Sewickley, also showed some fine double and single varieties of his own origination, upon which he gave an ex- planatory talk. Randolph-McClements, C. Godwin & Son and the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., exhibited some fine commercial varieties of chrysanthe- mums. An invitation was extended to E. G. Hill to give us a talk for our next meeting. All the members were invited to attend the introduction of our fellow member, John W. Jones, into the office of president of the Botanical Society of Western Pennsyl- vania, Thursday evening, at the her- barium of the Carnegie Institute. NOTES. Wm. Loew, one of our old time florists, is confined to his bed with pneumonia. He has been 111 for the past two weeks, and is not allowed any visitors for the present. It is hoped You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Mention the American Florist when writinq that he may recover in time to con- duct his yearly green-goods business. The McCallum Co. has received some heavy advance shipments of boxwood of very fine quality, and will have the same grade of this useful ifiaterial until Christmas. Cralls' Flower Shop, of Monessen, has been receiving record-breaking or- ders for funeral pieces every day of late. Sam. Seligman, representing Schloss Bros., New York, called on us this week. Geo. McCallum is in Cleveland at- tending the flower show. J. SANTA BAKBAEA, CALIF. — ElwOOd Cooper, a well known author and horticulturist 84 years of age, and Mrs. Addie W. Fleming of Denver, Colo., aged 60, were married recently in Chi- cago. The happy young couple wii; make a tour around the world before returning here to reside. 19^3 The American Florist. 901 THANKSGIVING ROSES Good clean, fresh stock direct from the grower, without damage, delay or loss. $10 and $25 Assortments Will Be a Feature With Us. THANKSGIVING PRICES: American Beauties Stems 18 inch 15c Stems 24 inch 20c Stems 30 to 36 inch 25c Longest length 35c White and Pink Killarney 4, 5, 6, 8c Richmond 4, 5, 6, 8c Ward 4, 5,8c Fire Flame 4 to 10c Sunburst 4 to 10c Bon Silene 2 to 4c Killarney Queen 5 to 12c Kaiserin 4 to 8c Bulgarie 4 to 8c Maryland 4 to 8c Sweetheart (Brunner) 2c Jonkheer J. L. Mock 6 to 12c Indiana 3 to 6c Carnations 4c Assorted box lots at these prices will be made up from our best varieties, that will be extra good value, and well selected for Thanksgiving Selling, Place your order at once for as many of these lots as you wish and we will reserve for you. I South Park floral Co. I I (MYER HELLER) j New Castle, Indiana I Stock plants of the sensational new 'Mum Wm. Turner, - - $5.00 per dozen, i liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 902 The American Florist. Nov. 15, POEHLMAl^ 72-74 E> Randolph Si H^'NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send fc Cut Flower Department. CHRYSANTHEMUMSPOMPOtt Roses -American Beautie EASTER HUES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, CAHLEYAS, CYPRIPEDIUMS and PINK and WHITE DENDROBIDMS. HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMH^AX. Mexican Ivy == Leucothoe == Sprengeri == Adiantl Plant Department. 0^" All orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent dire the Greenhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate delr Special Offer on Blooming Plants FOR THANKSGIVING DAY SSLEj Chrysanthemum Plants, Pompons, single and standard varieties, all colors and sizes from 50 cents to $1.50 each according to quality, now ready for shipment. 5y2-in., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each, $5.00 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each, $7.00 perdoz.; 8-in., $1.00 to $1.25 BEGONIAS: Cincinnati, fine lot of plants from 50c to $2 each; Gloire de Lorraine, fine stock, 75c to $2) PALMS. We carry a full line of all the Popular sizes. The stock is strong and clean. A trial order will convince you that we give full value or more for your money. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta, from 75c to $1.50 each. Glauca, from $1.00 to $2.00 each. " Compacta, from $1.00 to $2.00 each. Extra lar^e specimens of all varieties from $2.00 up to $3.00 and $4.00 each. Aspidistra, ereen and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves to a plant. Variegated, ISc per leaf; Green, 10c per leaf. Ficas Elastica, strong, 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each. ** ** S-in., each, 50c. Crotons in variety, strong, 4-in., per doz., $6.00. " strong, 3-in., each 2Sc. Cocos Weddellana, 3-in., $15.00 per 100. Cyperus Altemlfolius, Umbrella Plast, 4 in., per 100. $8.00. Asparagus Plumosus— 2M-in., per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $30.00. 3 in. per 100. J6.00: per lOCO, $55.00. Asparagus Sprengeri— 2hin., per 100, $3.00; per 1000. $25 03. 3-in., per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. Jerusalem Cherries, 2H-iD., per 100, $3.00. Cluster Peppers, 2Vt-\a.. per 100, $3.00. thing for basket work. Cluster Peppers, 4-iD., in well colored make room, per 100, $10.00. Celestial Peppers, 2H-in., per 100, $3.00. FERNS. Each Boston, Roosevelt 5-inch $0.2S 6inch .50 7-inch .75 S-inch 1,00 10-inch 2.50 12-inch 3.50 Table Ferns, all leading varieties, $3.00 $25.00 per ICOO. 500 at 1000 rate. Place your order with us now for your Christmas Azaleas. Remember they were scarce last year. We wiU protect your supply if you will give us your order now. ^P^J- The American Florist. 903 I BROS. CO Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. VERYTHINGl SUPPLIES For Everyday and Holiday Use. This department is in keeping with all the other branches of our business and the buyer can his order here with the assurance that he will obtain quality goods at as reasonable prices as he sewhere. If you have not already placed an order with us for anything in this line you should immediately, for you will find that our goods, service, treatment and prices are right. Ruscus in Quantity. Either made up in wreaths, both Green and Red, or loose. We can supply either in any quantity and are offering the best grade of loose Ruscus in GREEN, RED or PURPLE at 65 cents per Pound, ^ak Wreaths with Poinsettia Green & Brown, 18 inches perdoz., $6 00 WHITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE LOTS New Crop of Magnolias, per hamper $1.50, Red, Green, Brown. Pine Cones, iridescent effect, semething entirely new, per lb., 75c. Try a sample. Iridescent Statice, per lb., $1.00. All the Latest Styles. I should order your Holiday Supply >W and feature a few in your windows, ides making a magnificent display they bring you much business. Send for a )0, $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 sample )rtment and you will never regret it. -li=&_ \ w' (/ 1 '^•^s-* ■ '■• ' 1 lO^%' i^EokH s 904 The American Florist. Nov. IS, Beauties—Roses 'Mums- Pompons CARNATIONS In Large Quantities For Thanksgiving We have made great progress since we joined the ranks of the Chicago Wholesalers because we have supplied our customers with the right stock at the right time at the right prices. In addition to the above stock mentioned we have in quantity all items mentioned in the price list, so give us your Thanksgiving order. We will fill it so well that you will come back again. Don't forget that we are agents for TO-BAK-INE, the world's champion Greenhouse Bug Destroyer. Thanksgiving Price List. American Bfautif s. f er Am.. special, long $ 5 00 .jS to 40-i»cli 4 00 24 to 30-Incli 3 00 18 to 20-inch. . 2 50 12 to IS-ineb $1 50 to 2 00 Roses. Per 100 EiclimoDtls 54 on to $10 00 KilLinier. white, pink 4 00 to 10 00 .M.T Mai-ylund , . 4 00 to 10 00 Suiibmst 4 00 to 10 00 Ward 4 00 to 10 00 Roses, onr selection 4 00 Carna ions Carnations, common 2 00 to .3 00 " fancy 4 00 to 5 Ou Miscellaneous. Orchids per doz. $7 50 to $T f'O Mnms " 1 50 to 4 00 Pompons bunch 35 to 50 Easter Lilies per 100 10 00 to 12 50 Valley " 3 00 to 4 00 Adiautiini " 75 to 1 50 Asparagus Strings each 50 to 6 I As]iarai;us Bunches " 25 to 50 Sniilax per doz. 2 00 Soren.seri Bunches " 25 to 50 c^alax, green per 1000 1 25 Ferns " 2 00 Boxwood 50 lb. eases 7 50 Wild Smilax large cases 5 00 Sub.iect to chapee without notice. ERNE & KLINGEL, Wholesale Florists. L. D Phone, Randolph 6578 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. WE ARE Prepared as Isual TO FILL YOUR THANKSGIVING ORDERS With the best stock grown in this vicinity. We have everything that is seasonable in good supply and at prices that are right. Especially Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Snapdragons, Lilies, Violets, Orchids, Boxwood, Ferns, Wild Smilax and all other Greens. THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST: AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Special, long -¥ 5 00 36-inch 4 00 24 to 30-inch 3 00 18 to 24-incli 2 50 ID to 18-inch 2 00 12 to 15-inch 1 50 8 to 12-incb 75 to 1 00 J- OSES, Per 10) Richmonds S3 CO to S 8 00 KiUauiey, white, pinii 3 0.) to 8 00 Subject to change without notice. Per 100 My Maryland .113 00 to .$ 8 00 Roses, our selection 4 00 Extra long, fancy 10 00 MISCELLANEOUS. Carnations, common . . fancy .... Mums,- per doz. ..$1 5 1 to S3 00 Pompons, bell., 35 to 50 Orchids, per doz. 6 00 to 7 50 $1 50 to % 2 00 3 00 to 4 00 I'^aster Valley Lilies ..10 CO to 3 Oa to 12 50 4 00 Store open 7:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Adiantum per 100 N. Y. Grown Double. Violets Asparagus Strings each. %^ " Bunches .... " Sprengeri Bunches Smilax per doz. 1 Galax, greeu per lOGO Ferns " Boxwood .'50 lb. cases Wild Smilax per case Sundays and holidays close at noon. 75 to .? 1 00 75 to CO to 25 to 25 to .50 to 1 00 75 50 50 2 00 1 00 2 00 7 50 5 00 J. B. D E A M U D CO 160N, Wabash Ave,, Phones; L. D. Central 3155. Automatic 44-389. Chicago ^9^3- The American Florist. 905 H. VAN GELDER, Prcs. i. M. JONES, Secy ^^^CY Jo^^ ■$■ Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 !Easi Randolph Street CHICAGO Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty YOU CANNOT hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more, or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. 500,000 Mums to select from. The largest quantity In the country. $8.00 to $25.00 Per 100. Thanksgiving Price List: Cattleyas per doz., American Beauties " " Roses (all varieties) per 100, Carnations Easter Lilies ; " " Valley " '' Violets, single and dovible " Chrysanthemums per doz., Pompons, all colors ' " Adiantum per 100, $6.00 to ! 7.50 1.50 to 5.U0 4.00 to 12.00 3 00 to 5.00 10.00 to 12.50 3,00 to 4.00 .75 to 1.50 1.00 to B.OO .35 to .50 .75 Asparagus Strings each, Asparagus Bunches " Sprengeri Bunches.... " Smilax per doz., Galax, green per 1000, " bronze " " Ferns " " Boxwood per bunch Wild Smilax large case .50 to .60 .25 to .50 .25 to .50 .50 to 2.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 .25 5.00 BOXWOOD. Pick of the Virginia hedge and tree varieties Most beautiful stock ever offered. Tree, $6.50 per case. Hedge, $7.50 per case. All these goods are guaranteed to be first-class and if not entirely to your satisfaction we shall be glad to have you return same and we will pay express charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. RIBBON. 10 yard bolts, any color. Plain Taffeta No. 5 $0.20 No. 7 26 No. 9 34 No. 12 42 No. 16 50 No. 22 60 No. 40 70 No. 60 80 No. 80 90 No. 100 : 1.00 CHIFFON. 4 inch plain edge 2c a yard 4 inch three edge 254c a yard 6 inch plain edge 3 c a yard 6 inch three edge 3?4c a yard 10 inch plain or three edge 41^c a yard 4 inch dotted (Pink and White) 3V2C a yard CHIFFON. 6 inch dotted (Pink and White) 4!4c a 3'ard 6 inch Valley (Pink and' White) 4V2C a yard 10 inch Valley (Pink and White) 6y2C a yard 6 inch Spirit Netting SiiC a 3'ard Card Cords, all colors, per gross $1.00 Corsage Cords, (all colors) write for sample Per doz 26 Per gross 2.25 No. 5 Corsage Ribbon (any color) per 10 yd. bolt 30 Fancy Corsage Pins, oval shape heads, 4^2 i". any color. Per gross 95 25 per cent discount on Florists Pins. Best Corsage Shields (any color, reg. priSe $2.50 per doz.) 1.90 Plain White Cards, per 1000 65 Waterproof Crepe Paper, per doz. rolls. 1.75 Best Hardwood Toothpicks (100 boxes to case) per case... 2.00 Clock faces, 4 inch 25c each Per doz 2.75 Clock faces, 7 inch 35c each Per doz 3.75 Medium Size Corded Top Pot Cover, $4 25 per 100 (all colors). Medium to large Plain Pot Covers, $1.25 per 100 (all colors"). Terms 2% Cash, Cash 30 Days, Net. hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more, or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. 906 The American Florist. Nov. 75, \^G> ^2Vill Haato Oriie LARGEST SIPPLY Of Cut Flowers That We Have Had in Years THIS THANKSGIVING This is saying a gre?t deal but it is nevertheless true and while we will have large quantities of all seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens, our principal ofterings will be 'MUMS^CAR NATIONS You can supply your customers with the best flowers at all times and still make a good margin of profit by sending your order here. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Florists^ Supplies Everything That You Need in Quality Goods at the Right Prices. Wire Designs RUSCUS All Colors, 60c per pound. MAGNOLIA LEAVES $ 1 .25 per Carton Full Weight STATICE, 50c per lb. Write for prices on anything you need. Better get on our mailing list. You Can Have Our New Calendar If You Write For It. It is the most appropriate that was ever gotten out and was issued purposely for the retail florist. It is large and shows over 300 different designs, many of which you are sometime or other called upon to order. You can find out from your customer just what he wants by showing him the calendar to select from. You should have it in your store without delay. It is fine. Write for it today. N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO) ILL JOSEPH ZISKA, t9i3' The American Florist. 907 Now Booking Orders for -^ Thanksgiving ' >> Do You Know that you can get everything you want right here? Others do, and there is no reason why you can't. We do not take every order we can get regardless of whether we can fill it or not, but we accept orders for what we can deliver in fresh stock only. If courteous treatment, prompt attention to all orders and a full line of stock is not sufficient, we will go further and prove to you what we say is correct. But to do this we have to have orders. TRY US, NOW. Specially Strong: on 'Mums Our supply of 'Mums will be a recordbreaker and will include all the old favorites besides many new ones. Everything from the little pompon to the large exhibition blooms. Roses- Carnations- Beauties Orchids-Violets- Valley-Lilies and Greens of all kinds. Remember we want your order large or small as early as possible. THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST. Kut^r^^ American Beauties Special, long 36 to 40-iiich 24 to 30-inch 18 to 20-inch 12 to 15-inch Roses Richmonds Killarney, white, pink , My Maryland Sunburst Ward Roses, our selection .... Carnations, common Fancy Per doz. $5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 $1.60 to 2.00 Per 100 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 .4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 15.00 3.00 to .00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 Miscellaneous Orchids per doz., $7.50 to $9.00 Mums " 1.50 to 3.00 " Extra Fancy.. " 4.00 " Pompons ....per bch,, 35 to 60 Violets Paper Whites Sweet Peas Easter lilies Valley Adiantum Asparagus Strings each, 60c to 75c Asparagus Bunches " 25c to 50c Sprengerl Bunches " 25cto5Cc Smilax per doz. $2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1.00 " bronze " 1.50 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Boxwood 601b. cases, 7.50 Wild Smilax large " 5.00 Per 100 1.00 to $ 1.25 3.00 .75 to 12.50 to 3.00 to 75 to 1.50 15.00 4.00 1.60 A. L VAUGHAN & CO. -NOT INC., 161 N. Wabash Ave., rHo^EsiGe^^^szin^z CHICAGO 908 The American Florist. Nov. _ 75, MUMS AND CARNATIONS BIGGEST CROPS EVER ORDER OF US AND WE WILL FIX YOU UP RIGHT. WRITE NOW. We are particularly strong on all seasonable stock for Thanksgiving and would appreciate a trial order. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave,. ISH^'^ Chicago. Big List of Real Bargains From the house that made them all Come Down. Support us and be Benefited ALL AROUND. Gold Letters, No. 1 (Size \% in.) Best quality sold in U. S. $3.00 per 1000. Gold Letters, No. 4 (Size ^ in.) . . $2.50 per 1000. Paper Scrtptwords Gold and Purple. Well glued, large assortment. $1.50 per 100. Japanese Air Plants For Fern Dishes, Large bunches. $6.00 per 100 bunches. STATICE, 25c per lb. MOQnOlld LCdVCS^ Bronze, ' ^1.^5 1000 Leaves. WAX TISSUE PAPER, Green, 24x36 in. size. Best quality. $1.25 per ream of 480 sheets. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. "THE GOLD LETTER PEOPLE." ,« igi3. The American Florist. 909 The Home of BUDLONG^S FAMOUS "BLUE RIBBON VALLEY." We will be in FINE CROP For Thanksqivinq and will be able to supply you with stock of the essential quality, which is usually found lacking in most of the flowers that you buy elsewhere. It would be greatly appreciated if you would give us your Thanksgiving order early for then it will be best taken care of and besides you will not be bothered- with it when the rush of other work is on. Good Crops of Roses Beauties, Richmond, Maryland, Sunburst, Pinic Killarney, White Kiilarney, Prince de Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward. "TuU CARNATIONS "'Sty Red— White-Pink— Light Pink. You can place your order here with the assurance that your wants will be properly taken care of. We have all the best leading varieties and can give best satisfaction. ^Mums Valley White- Yellow-Pink. The finest cut Budlong's Famous Blue Ribbon Valley of blooms we have ever had. Exhibition still retains its name. There's a reason, stock at the regular prices. A trial order will disclose the secret. Violets, Pompons, Harrisii, Asparagus, Ferns and all Greens and Cut Flowers. Thankssivins J. A. BUDLONG UFCI6FS Wow 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Being Booked. '»S- 0"=. GUT FLOWERS 910 The American Florist. Nov. IS, Thanksgiving Fiowers NO PICKLED STOCK XXIE will have our regular cut of Beauties, Roses, Carnations, ^^ Chrysanthemums and Easter Lilies. No flowers held back, so that when placing your order with us you know you will get fresh cut stock that is not over-ripe. Our prices will be the regular rates that are prevailing in the market. We grow all the flowers we sell and are proud that in our twenty years of flower merchandizing the same customers continue right along to buy of us. Soliciting your orders and again cautioning you to buy your flowers direct of the grower. We are growers. BA88ETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CmCAfiO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, 111. Chicagfo. A BETTER MARKET. The market was in a better condi- tion the opening of this weeli than it has been -for several days. American Beauty roses are not as plentiful as they have been and the same can be said of the new rose Sunburst. KU- larney. White Killarney, My Maryland and Richmond are in good supply and are arriving in fine condition. The new roses Mrs. Chas. Russell and Mi- lady are in good demand, as are Mrs. Aaron Ward and Prince de Bulgarie. Carnations are none too plentiful this week, but for a few days last week the supply was greater than the demand and prices for a short time dropped considerably. Chrysanthemums are seen in large quantities at nearly all the stores and choice blooms are now being sold at very low prices. Many of the retail stores took advantage of the large supply of chrysanthemums and held special sales throughout the week, and this helped the market condition considerably. Gardenias are in better supply and Paper White narcissus are now seen. Orchids are obtainable in good quantities, lily of the vslley is plentiful and the supply of liHes is greater than the demand. Violets are in fairly good demand. Sweet peas are seen in larger numbers. Mignonette and snapdragon in pink and white are among the offerings and pompons of every description are now obtainable. The supply of greens is large and choice boxwood, smilax and ferns are seen. The supply houses have taken on a lively appearance, which reminds one that the holidays are near. It is impossible to say whether stock will "be scarce or not for Thanksgiving, as far as cut flowers are concerned, but the buyer will probably find it to his advantage to place his order early. You Cannot liireanylielp,or geta partner wliom you can depend upon more or wlio will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. NOTES. P. W. Peterson, with the Thompson Carnation Co., and A. C. Rott of Joliet were the guests of John Zech during the Chrysanthemum show, and it is needless to add that they were in good company. Mr. Peterson was so favor- ably Impressed with sojne of the new varieties that were shown that he will grow them next season. Mr. Rott had a chrysanthemum show at his new store in Joliet on November 8, which resulted in many sales. The reception and dance which was given by the Florists' Club at the Ho- tel La Salle on November 6 was a most enjoyable affair and the committee, headed by T. E. Waters, certainly did everything up to a queen's taste. The attendance might have been a little larger, but for a pleasant time nothing inore could be desired. W. D. Desmond, of the L. S. Donald- son Co., Minneapolis, Minn., and wife attended the chrysanthemum show which was held here in the Art In- stitute last week, returning home on November 8. Mr. and Mrs. Desmond both have a wide circle of friends in this city and their visits here are al- ways pleasant ones. John Kruchten received his first ship- ment of Paper White narcissus on No- vember 6 and now has a regular daily supply of this stock, in addition to his usual fine line of seasonable cut flowers and greens. MUMS . White-Pink— Yellow Big Supply in all the leading standard varieties POM! PONS Regular daily shipments. Snapdragons Choicest stock in this market. CARNATIONS Strictly fresh stock. Best suit- able for shipping purposes. My prices are right and a trial order will be appreciated. VIOLETS— Single and Double. ASPERAGUS STRINGS. GARZA CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 0. A. TONNER 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago '913- The American Florist. 911 If you conld see the condition of our stock as it is now in onr greenhouses, yon would PLACE YOUR Thanksgiving Orders Witli Us Visitors who have been accustomed to inspecting our range each year are surprised when they pass through our greenhouses now, for the plants are all in unusually fine healthy condition and promise large cuts for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. If we had the ability to picture the true condition of our crops as they are we would be sure of receiving your Thanks- giving order. Now booking orders for Thanksgiving. BEAUTIES==RICHM0ND5 PiNK-KILLARN EYS-wHiTE My Marylands-Sunbursls-Wards-Carnations-Chrysanthcmums Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of. Thanksgiving Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 incli stems Per doz.$4 00 36 inch stems ; 3 00 30 inch stems 2 50 24 inch stems ,, 2 00 20 inch stems 1 75 18 inch stems ,, 150 12 inch stems ,, 125 Short Beauties , $6 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond , Specials... $10 00 Killarney S Select ..$6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... ) Medium 4 00 to B 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Per 100 $10 00 00 to 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward , Specials Sunburst ^ Select , Sunrise ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 Bulgarie " Short 3 00 Roses, our selection 4 00 Carnations 3 00 to 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 CO to $2 50 Kxtra Fancy per doz. 3 00 Small per 100 10 00 to 12 50 Pompons 35c to 50c per bunch. Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. 9i2 The American Florist. Nov. i^, BIG SUPPLY OF ROSES FOR THANKSGIVING Also Carnations and 'Mums. We seldom do any large advertising, but we are going to have such an unusually large supply of stock for Thanksgiving that we are inserting this Ad. with the hope of securing a few more buyers. We earnestly solicit your Thanksgiving order and guar- antee to fill it to your satisfaction. Let us hear from you soon. D. E. TRERES, 162 N. Wabash Ave., WHOLESALE FLORIST . . . CHICAGO Thanksgiving Price List. American Beauties. Per doz, 36 to 40-inch $ 4 00 24 toSOinch 3 00 lSto2C-inch 2 50 12 to 15-inch $ 1 50 to 2 00 Roses. Per 100 Richmonds 4 00 to 8 00 Killarney, white, pink 4 00 to 8 00 Wards and Sunbursts 4 00 to 10 OC Roses, our selection 4 00 Carnations, eood 2 00 to 2 50 fancy 3 00 to 4 00 Miscellaneous. IVIums..perdoz.. $1 SO to $3 00 Pompons, bch,, 25c to 50c Easter Lilies 10 00 to 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus Strings ea..50c to 60c Asparagrus Bunches ' ' 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches " 25c to 50c Smilax..perdoz., $1 50to$2 00 Galax, green per 1,000, 1 00 ' bronze,. . " " 1 50 Ferns per 1.000. 2 00 Boxwood per bunch, 25c Wild Smilax. large cases. 5 00 Subject to change without notice. Store open 7:50 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. Sundays and holidays close at noon. A carrier pigeon flew in Wm. F. Schofleld's North State street store on the morning of Sunday, November 9, just as mass in the cathedral across the street was over, and caused no end of excitement. Mr. Schofield endeav- ored to capture the bird, but it alighted in the window which was filled with vases and baskets, but after a few attempts he decided it was best to leave it alone. Perched as it was in a conspicuous space in the window, with its message, the pigeon attracted a great deal of attention, and the side- walk in front of the store was crowded with onlookers, who endeavored to find out just what the excitement was. Mr. Schofleld jokingly explained to the peo- ple that it was a message of peace from Huerta, the Mexican ruler, who has dared Uncle Sam to throw him out of office. J. P. Kidwell & Brother expect to again occupy their Wentworth avenue store, which was partly destroyed by fire last week, about November 1.5. At present they are conducting business in the front room of the residence next door, hut this is rather unsatisfactory. The building itself was insured, but the office fixtures and supplies carried no insurance whatever, so the loss on these articles will be quite large. Prank Friedley, H. P. Knoble, Geo, W, Smith, Geo. Bate, Herbert Bate, Chas. Wagner and Chas. Gibson of Cleveland, O., attended the annual ex- hibition of the Chrysanthemum Soci- ety of America which was held in the Art Institute last week. They like- wise boosted Cleveland's big flower show which is being held in that city this week, November 13-15, Tim Matchen finds the demand for Sunburst roses at Peter Reinberg's store very brisk, and the same can be said of American Beauty roses for the flowers are disposed of at an early hour. This firm will be in good crop again for Thanksgiving, as in former years. Carl Ickes and family are back from a delightful trip in Europe. Mr. Ickes formerly was with A. Dietsch & Co., the well-known greenhouse manufac- turers of this city, and it is needless to add that his many friends would be pleased to find him back on duty soon. Mrs. Paul P. Lau announces the marriage of her daughter Maude Mar- garet to Arthur Blome on Wednesday, November 5, at River Forest. The happy young couple will be at home to their friends at 2747 Hampden court after December 1. You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. D. E. Freres is ably assisted at his store now by his brother, M, Freres, who likes the wholesale business first rate. A fine line of stock is always seen at this store in the morning, but at night the stock is pretty well cleaned up. At Bassett & Washburn's store the receipts of White Killarney are very large this week, and it is very no- ticeable that the cut of stock in gen- eral at this establishment is greater than it has been for soine time. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is anticipating a brisk Thanksgiving trade and it would be difficult to state whether the supply, cut flower or plant department is the busiest at present, for things are pretty lively in all. Miss Ida Evert is still wholesaling her chrysanthemums at Percy Jones' store. The Everts were later in cut- ting their chrysanthemums last year, but her supply now is equal to the demand. O. A. Tonner is catering to the ship- ping trade more extensively now, and has already made a very good start. Chrysanthemums, pompons, carnations and snapdragons are her specialties. Fred Lautenschlager, with Kroeschell Bros. Co.; A. T Pyfer, of the Chicago Carnation Co.. and H. B. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Man., are attending the big Cleveland flower show this week. A man by the name of Michelsen has leased C. L. Huffert's old store at 4011 West North avenue. Mr. Huffert is now located in his new place at 405.3 West North avenue. The Gardeners' and Florist's Union, No, 10615, will give a dance at Wicker Park Hall on February 14, 1914, to which members of the trade and their families are invited. M. C. Gunterberg is handling large daily shipments of violets, both local and eastern-grown stock, and reports a brisk demand for same. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will meet at the Tavern, West Washington street, next Thursday, No- vember 20, at 8 p. m. It is rumored that "wedding bells" will ring for another Arthur on the North side in the near future. Particu- lars later. And Know How to Give You What You Want. Here Is What We Do: Three and Four Color Process Work. Three Color Process Plates made from Autochrome Plates which is a process of photographing in natural col- ors Direct Black and White Halftones from Jewelry and other goods. Highlight Half- tones— Halftones— Zinc Etch- ings— Ben Day Platesand Wood Cuts. Wash Drawings — Re- touching— Birds-Eye Views — Cover Designs and Pen and Ink Drawings, GET QUALITY AT PRICES THAT ARE RIGHT Peerless Engraving Co. AUTOMATIC 62-838 HARRISON 4588 423 Plymouth Court, CHICAGO California CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of all kinds, colors, quality and quantity, VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. Mention fhe Ainenccn Florist when writing: Ed. Eisner has opened a new store" at 5448 South Halsted 'street. Mrs. Alfred Dietsch has been on the- sick list for some time. igij- The American Florist. 913 jjiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiir I II iiiiiiii mill i i miiiii iiiii i in nm iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii 111111= Largest Crops in the West and Just Right For Thaniisgiving Orders now being booked. Get yours in early. All the Leading Varieties in large quantities. Per Doz.: Special, $2.50; Fancy, $2.00; Medium, $1.50. Small, per 100, $8.00. Also a large supply of Choice Pompons at 50c per bunch. BEAUTIES White and Pink KilIarney=Richfflond=SunbDr sland My Maryland Roses IN GOOD SUPPLY. QUALITY Al. We Have All the Standard and Best New CARNATIONS And Can Supply the Best Grade in Quantity. Thanksgiving Price List-- Uhou. notice. Subject to change BEAUTIES Extra Select. 36-inch stem. 30-inch stem.. 24-inch stem.. 20-inch stem.. 15-inch stem.. CARNATIONS Per doz. $5 GO 4 00 , „„„„„^„, I f, I Richmond ..........■...:.'.■.■■.:::::::■;■: ( medium, 4.00 per 1 00 Maryland \ SHORT, 3.00 per 100 ™.f"^y,; \ SELECT, $8.00 per 100 Sr^''^.;::;.::.:::" FANCY, e.ooSenoo 2 BO 2 00 1 50 Per 100 Fancy $ 4 00 to ,$5 00 Medium 3 00 to 3 50 Short 2 00 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 to 12 00 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 50c Chrysanthemums, Small per lOO, " Medium.. per doz., " Fancy per doz., " Special per doz., Pompons 50c per bunch Valley per 100, $3 Ferns per 1000, .$8 00 1 50 2 50 3 00 (0 to 4 00 2 50 All Green Goods at Market Rates. ROSES, Our Selection, $3.50 per 100 WIETOR 162 N.Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiMiMiiiiMniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiMiiinniiniiiiiiiiniMiMiniiiiiiiiiiniiMiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ 914 The American Florist. Nov. /J, MUMS! NUMS! NUMS! For Thanksgiving All the best leading varieties in quantity at $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. I. K. EVERT Wholesale Florist 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. has located at Thirty-first street and Spauld- ing avenue, where the firm will have every convenience for a model green- house building plant with loading track running right through the fac- tory. The disposition of the former plant, which, owing to railroad track elevation in that vicinity, had hecome impractical for greenhouse building purposes, has so fully engaged the at- tention of P. J. Foley, senior member of the firm, the past few months that there is a large accumulation of busi- ness which will be given his undi- vided attention now. Wietor Bros, are on deck with chrysanthemums, and probably the largest collection of varieties grown by any- one firm for commercial purposes, can now be seen at this establish- ment. Pompons are also seen in all their glory and, according to N. J. Wietor, his firm will be in fine shape this year to handle all their Thanks- giving orders. The J. B. Deamud Co. is disposing of a large number of bottles of his "Pink Wonder" flower color, which is now being largely used for coloring white chrysanthemums. Judging from the way the public takes to the pink blooms this market is badly in need of a variety of that color. Joseph Ziska's force is busy turning out wire work and there will be no let up now until after the holidays are over. The supply department is com- pletely stocked up with goods, and the proprietor's sons, John and Joseph. Jr., are looking forward to a banner season. A bowling team representing the Cook County Florists' Association will bowl a team representing the Maywood growers on Friday, November 14. Anyone wishing to accompaijy the team to Maywood should meet the crowd at Zech & Mann's store at 6:15 p. m. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are still re- ceiving a large supply of fancy show chrysanthemums frona the H. W. Buckbee greenhouses, and is featur- ing a fine grade of American Beauty roses. Winter berries have made their appearance at this store in quantity. Phil. Schupp reports that J. A. Bud- long is experiencing no trouble in dis- posing of all the lily of the valley that he grows. This firm is growing lily of the valley in larger quantities than formerly and has worked up a justly earned reputation in this line. Vaughan's Seed Store handled two carloads of giganteum this week and made their smaller shipments of auratum. They report spirea now at New York and a first shipment of half a million lily of the valley at the .same port, November 13. Erne & Klingel are well supplied with everything in cut flowers and greens, and the proprietors are well pleased with the year's business so far. Chrysanthemums, roses and car- nations are their chief offerings now. Zeck & Mann will have plenty of room in their present quarters to han- dle their Thanksgiving business, but with their additional supply of stock that they are now receiving they will need all the room they have. J. A. Mendel says that the Bohemian Charities realized $168 from the sale of the flowers which a few of the lo- cal wholesalers donated to the bazaar and dance given last week. CHAS. W. 22 E. Randolph St., I will have a large supply of all seasonable flowrers for Thanksgiving. Large crop of all commercial varieties of ORCHIDS All supplies in full stock. RUSCUS All Colors. Oak Sprays Magnolia Leaves Magnolia Wreaths Plant Baskets Flower Baskets and all the Staple Supplies. Let your orders come now. Write, wire or phone. We take care of you up to your last train. McKELLAR L. D. Phone 3598 Central. CHICAGO Thanksgiving Pri Gardenias per doz.. 3.00 ORCHIDS Cattleyas $5.C0 ce List @ 4.00 Per doz. @ $7.;o @ 3.00 3.00 @ 5.00 @ 5.00 -ie CUT FLOWERS Ail telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ivhen writing HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Cut Flowrers Growers of V^m riuwcra Telephone RandolcC' 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 918 The American Florist. Nov. /J, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BothL.D.''Fhones, ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies aM Eveiytliing in season always on land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy groods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1 3 1 0 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. lAEGEB SUPPLY, BETTER DEMAND. There was a better demand the past week but the supply also increased. Chrysanthemums are now at their height. All the mid-season sorts are in. Bonnaf^n is as popular as ever. Some very fine flowers are seen. Maud Dean is another favorite. Hundreds of varieties have come and gone since these two sterling sorts were intro- duced. It is said that varieties run out, but these two retain all their old time vigor and are certainly as fine as anything now on the market. Roses are plentiful. All the varieties can be had in the various grades. A new star is Scott's Killarney Brilliant, which is offered in limited quantities. The eyes are all removed from the stems. Carnations have been far too plentiful. The quality is splendid but prices rule low. Cattleyas have "tight- ened up" and good stock brings top prices. There are plenty of lily of the valley and Easter lilies. Violets are in good demand, as is snapdragon, which can now be had with quite long stems. NOTES. The Habermehls had an almost record-breaking decoration at the Bellevue hotel last week. About 50 cases of southern smilax was used as a background. A tropical garden ef- fect was desired and quantities of orchids, oncidiums and cattleyas were everywhere. Chrysanthemums of or- ange and red gave a Spanish color- ing effect in one. part that represented a bit of Spanish landscape. It was one of the most elaborate affairs yet turned out by this house. The Florex Gardens are building several smaller houses, total about 20,- 000 square feet. Success has been the word here the past season and brighter prospects are ahead. In spite of the predictions regarding the life of the large houses built here, . they seem as staunch as ever and have stood, wind- storms* that unroofed other houses in this immediate vicinity. The Robert Craig Co. is putting up some great Christmas baskets, com- binations of foliage plants, high col- ored crotons, dracsenas and other GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Horists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206. waukee St., MIIW8llkee,WISi VltoMefloYerMwKete Philadelphia, Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 1000@1.'500 Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 ■■ White Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00@ 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 2 00 Snapdraeons 4 00® 6 00 SweetPeas 75@ 1 00 Asters 2 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@25 00 Dahlias 1 00@ 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 18 00 extra 12 00 No.l 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Lady Alice Stanley 3 00@ 8 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum.. 12 00 Pompons bunch, 25635 ■ Sweet Peas 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Double Violets 50® 75 Snapdragous 2 00® 4 00 Ferns per 1000, $1.50 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Chrysanthemums. ..per doz,, 1 50® 2 00 Milwaukee. Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 50®4 00 •■ White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@10 00 ■' Richmond 3 00®10 00 " Wards 3 00@10 00 •' Tafts 3 00®10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00@20 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Easter Lilies 12 00® 15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums $l.O0®$4.00 Chrysanthemums, bunch. 35® 50 Bouvardia 35 Asparagus per string. 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, $2 00 choice plants. The baskets are all zinc lined and were carefully selected ATTENTION Florists and Growers With every purchase of Supplies (not including^ wire work), amounting to $10.00. we will give free, your choice of a Graft- ing, Budding:. Florist Knife or pair of Pruning Shears, (imported Kunde make). Prices guaranteed as low as other dealers. This offer closes December 1st. RICE BROTHERS Minneapolis, Minn. %«^sH WILD SMILAX Fresh Cut Valley Seasonable Cut Flowers. Supplies and Wire Designs. C. A. KUEHN, ^"'llSUst 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. BOUQUET P1N5 In all colors, suitable to florists. 3 in. and 4H in. long, per doz $0.15 Pergross $1.25 5grosslotsat l.OS 3 gross lots at 1.15 10 gross lots at 1.00 Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, ™«°1|§kisT 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO by "Wm. Craig, who takes great pride in this work. The M. Rice Co. is crowded with orders. Night work is now a regular thing and will he until the holidays. B. Eschner says the wise man gets his Christmas orders in now and avoids all kinds of delays incident to the season later on. 1913- The American Florist. 119 PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. ^ $7.50 per 50 lb. Case. NO UNNECESSARY WOOD. NO WASTE. THE BEST YOU EVER USED. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., n wTo?'?i;»';i.°dlri^^sts. Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by floffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Valley alwaj's. 1619-21 Raiisttad St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA The auto delivery of cut flowers from the growers to the commission houses is proving a great success. George Burton's car and that of Robert Scott & Son bring in large consignments to the Leo Niessen Co., and get them there on time. At Berger Bros.'s central market roses and a great stock of chrysan- themums are the specials. Single vio- lets and carnations are also fine. An automobile now makes deliveries for this busy house. The Leo Niessen Co. now offer Kil- larney Brilliant in limited assortment. This rose should prove a great seller. Chrysanthemums are also a feature here. Edw. Reid is handling some fine chysanthemums, splendid flowers. American Beauty roses are also a fea- ture with Mr. Reid. K. Baltimore. S. Merret, of Grange, has added an electric motor for pumping water in his greenhouse. Electric lights have been placed throughout his home and greenhouses. Mr. Merret and sons have been growing roses principally the last few years — Radiance, Killar- ney, Richmond, Milady and a house of American Beauty comprise the va- rieties. Also carnations are grown. Beacon doing exceedingly well for them during last season. The Maryland Horticultural Show, to be held this week, promises to be the best yet. Much interest is being shown and the exhibits promise some- thing fine. It will be a little early for the roses to be at their best, but other flowers, especially chysanthemums, will be in their glory. The fruits and grains and other products from all parts of the state, together with good speakers, make up an interesting pro- gramme for the week. The first week of November was a record breaker as to weather — clear, frosty mornings followed by sunshiny days and moonlight nights. Pine weather conditions for our florists. Mildew has been troubling them to a certain extent, and cloudy, damp weather is sure to result in that wretched foliage blight. Lord & Burnham are erecting a greenhouse at Greenmount Cemetery. This is a most beautiful cemetery, on the edge of the city, and it seems a wise thing to do in some respects, though we do not know how the flo- rists view it as yet. L. H. Moss has been making ex- tensive improvements in his home, which are about completed. B. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. =1 VlioMe Ho¥crMwl(eU Buffalo, Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy IS 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 No. 1 7 00@10 00 No.2 300® 400 " Pink Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 ■' White Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 7 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Queen 4 00@ 6 00 '■ Hillin^don 3 00@ 6 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Bonsilene 3 00@ 4 00 " Safrano 3 00@ 4 00 ' ' Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 ■' Milady 3 00@10 00 Snapdragon 3 00@ 4 00 • Swainsona 75@ 1 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 25c@S0c Chrysanthemums 6 00@20 00 Violets 60® 75 White Violets 1 00@ 1 25 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Daisies 75® 1 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® SO Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Boston, Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@2S 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pinic Killarney, Special 6 00® 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00® 8 00 " Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 ■' Killarney Queen Special. . . 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst. Special fi 00® 8 00 " Taft 200® 800 •■ Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 •' Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@4O 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@15 00 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati. Nov. 12. Roses, Beauty per doz $1 00@$3 00 PerlOO Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 " Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " MyMaryland 3 00® 8 00 " Perle 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 •' Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 S0@15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Carnations 2 50® 3 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Orchids $6.00@$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. .50® 3.00 per doz. HEADQUARTER ;5>t5TER»* gy^ YORK Give Us a Trial We Can ) Please Teu. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING GO. Wholesale Comminion Florist!, norltts' Supplies and Wire Designg. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE M6CALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pa, Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CflRYSANTflEMCMS In All Grades. Orchids, Roses, Violeis, Garnaiions, Choice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlssionFlorlst Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Snppllc s St. Louis, Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 shortstems 3 00® S 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " MyMaryland 2 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns per 1000 $1.75 920 The American Florist. Nov. IS, Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES, HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, Etc. JOHIV l^OUIVG Cattleyas, Oncidiums, Gardenias, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses, including all the Novelties and Leading Standard Varieties. SS West SStli St., I wish to assure my friends througliout tlie country that all orders to be shipped, or orders for delivery in New York I and vicinity, will receive my personal attention. WHOLESALE T^r MJV •%■)«▼■ "^T C^ '%9 T^ Telephone 7362 Madison Scjuare. J^^i- M^ WW JL V^.B^^X^. New York. MARKET SWAMPED. About the only encouraging reflec- tion relating to this marliet at the present time is tliat chrysanthemums will surely be scarce by Christmas. It seems almost useless to quote prices on any stocl<, particularly chrysanthe- mums. It is enough to say tliat there is no stability in the price of anything. Special American Beauty roses tliat a week ago seemed lilcely to advance are now hard to move at 20 cents each, wholesale. There would, how- ever, be some chance for the other stoclcs if tlie chrysanthemums were out of the way. No fault can be found with the quality of chrysanthe- mums or other stoclis. At this writ- ing good BonnafEons are very promi- ment, Ijut very cheap. As there is little selling done on the streets of this city, tlie flower shops of the large department stores are taking advan- tage of the surplus to do a rushing business. That, we judge, is not pleasing to the exclusive retailers, and it is up to them to find a remedy. Up to Saturday, November 8, the weather of the past week was like Indian sum- mer, but Iieavy rain came Saturday and made market conditions more dis- agreeable. Again, the warm weather has increased the supply of stock. Monday, November 10. — There is nothing encouraging to be said about the market. Chrysantliemums are the "hoodoo." We learn on good authority that there is talk among the whole- salers of placing the commission on chrysanthemums at 25 per cent in- stead of 1.5 per cent. It is pointed out that the handling of them in- volves an enormous amount of extra work; in some cases extra help must be emploj'ed. This season, more than ever, tliey have interfered with the handling of other good stock. Many growers are dissatisfied and it is safe to say that some of the wholesalers wish that the chrysanthemum had never left Japan. NOTES. The funeral of Charles Miesem, the young son of John Miesem, of Elm- hurst, was held at the family home on the afternoon of November 9. There was a large attendance of men and women prominent and well known in all branches of the florist business, al- though the weather was extremely in- clement. The services, conducted by the pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church of Elmhurst, were very touch- ing and impressive. Many men and women were moved to tears by the im- pressive words of the pastor. It has been the painful duty of the writer to be present at many funerals, but never has he seen so many beautiful floral tributes at the funeral of a child. Among the notable people attending, representing various branches of the trade, were: Frank Traendly, Mrs. C. W. Scott, John Donaldson and family. Frederick Marquardt. Philip F. Kess- ler, Chas. F. Myer and wife, John Bir- nie, Victor Dorval and many others. If tlie growers and wholesalers could afford to be philanthropists they might rejoice that tlie people of this city have of late been seeing more good flowers than ever before. In our notes of November 8, we stated that between 50,000 and 75,000 people visit- ed the sliow of the Horticultural Socie- ty of New York November 2. Superin- tendent Jos. A. Manda has just advised us that the number was 90,000. To- ward evening the crowd was so great that the police reserves had to be called on to regulate the movement of the crowd. Considering the present condition of tlie marlcet, pessimists and skeptics may be prompted to ask. Do flower shows really help business? Woernz & Koehne, the well-known Fifth avenue retailers, arranged ' a very elal^orate wedding decoration No- vember G at tlie Church of the Ascen- cion, one of the best-known churches of this city. White chrysanthemums were very prominent in tlie decoration. This firm has an established reputa- tion for fine wedding decorations. Frank R. Verona, financial man for C. C. Trepel, New York, recently de- feated Geo. Steele, the champion bowler of Newark, N. J., in a series of 20 games, his average being 204. Mr. Verona has issued a cliallenge to any of the bowlers in the New York Flor- ists' Club for a similar match. Tlie sympathy of the trade is ex- tended to John Miesem, a well-known grower of Elmhurst and one of the trustees of the New York Florists' Club, on account of the death, Novem- ber 6, of his promising young . son, Charles, aged 12 years. During the hurricane of November 9 the plate glass windows in the store of Ralph Armstrong, Madison avenue and Forty-seventh street, were blown out, involving a loss of about $600. The weather is now much colder, with indications of snow. A. Kakuda, of the Yokohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay street, has just returned from a two months' visit in Japan. Incidentally, he was ac- companied on his return voyage by a dainty little Japanese bride. Congrat- ulations! The pall and other designs for the funeral of Charles Gates, November 2, were arranged by Max Schling. The pall was of orchids and lily of the valley and was a fine creation of the designer. M. Yamashita & Co., Japanese flor- ists, have opened a store for the sale of dwarfed plants and table gardens at the northeast corner of Broadway and Twenty-sixth street. Arthur J^iirkman, representing the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was In this city the past week and displayed a fine line of florists' supplies at the Hotel McAlpin. "The Rosary" Flower Co., 24 East Tliirty-fourth street, this city, has no connection with any other firm even tliough it bears a similar name. C. C. Trepel of the Bloomingdale and other department flower stores is now one of the busiest buyers in the whole- sale district. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. NOMINATION OF OFFICERS. The monthly meeting of the club was held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the night of November 10. It being ladies' night, the business session was brief. Wal- ter F. Sheridan, chairman of the com- mittee, presented the following nomi- nations for officers of the club for next year : For president, Wm. H. Sie- brecht, Sr., present incumbent; Harry A. Bunyard and Wm. H. Duckham. Mr. Bunyard declined the nomination, assigning a press of business as the reason. For vice-president, C. W. Scott, Henry Weston and John A. Rassbach. For secretary, John Young, present incumbent, M. C. Ebel and J. H. Pepper. For treasurer, Wm. C. Ricliards. Jr., present incumbent, Robert Koehne and Philip F. Kessler. Robert Koehne is a member of the firm of Woernz & Koehne, well-known Fifth avenue retailers. Trustees nomi- nated were : Jos. A. Manda, Chas. H. Totty, W. R. Cobb, of Lord & Burn- ham Co.; Wallace R. Pierson, Alex. E. Hogg, of Brooklyn park department; I. S. Hendrickson, with John Lewis Childs; A. L. Miller, Frank H, Traend- ly, James F. Scott, of Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y. Several new members were admitted and others proposed for membership. The program for the entertainment of the visiting ladies was elaborate and every number was well rendered. Mrs. John B. Nugent, always a favorite with the club, was again heard in vocal selections, and her voice has gained in power and sweetness. Baby Melba McKay, William McDonald, a florist of Yonkers, and all the others were well received and encored. The house committee, Frank Duggan, A. J. Gutt- man and Al. Wheeler, made a fine record, not only in the selection of talent, but in providing abundant re- freshments, there being about 250 per- sons present. A. J. Guttman intro- duced the artists and Messrs. Duggan and Wheeler looked after the menu. A. F. F. • EVANSVILLE, IND. — Wm. Blackman suffered an accident two weeks ago, his buggy being upset and his wrist bro- ken. BUKLINGTON, Vt. — H. M. Totman held his formal opening October 25. The visitors were very favorably impressed with the store, its fixtures and the dec- orations. 19^3- The American Florist. 921 M. RICE CO. \ - Be Prepared \Z Holiday Rush ORDER YOUR SUPPLIES FROM THE HOUSE THAT NEVER DISAPPOINTS 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS _ 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^*''*"^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. ■ iTTTw* Established 1887 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headauariers for tlie celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawjer and Killamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily ol the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. I A. L. YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK Ship to us. More Roses Wanted. TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as selecting the best flowers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years we have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, which we will cheerfully furnish upon application. We desire a few more shippers and if you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. aUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Frank N. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly 5? Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Sauare. Orchids, Roses, Chrysanthemums and all the best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Shi] per and Receiver of Fresh Cat Flowers ^^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERaRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th street NEW YORK Birmingham, Ala. A. J. Koenig is one of the prominent growers of this city. Five houses, 18x > feet, are devoted to the growing of the Enchantress family and Beacon carnations, one to Bride and Brides- maid roses, two varieties which he grows with success. Chrysanthemums are grown on a large scale, the green- houses being filled with this popular fall flower. Among the varieties noted were : Chrysolora, white and yellow Bonnaffon, Eaton, Touset, Helen Frick and Dr. Enguehard. Sweet peas and miscellaneous stock take up the bal- ance of this place. Hugh Seales has the smile that won't come off since he was able to put the responsibility of taking care of his re- tail store on other shoulders and was permitted to devote his entire time to the producing of stock, and he is do- ing it. Jj. Paul Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tb Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sonare Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^35l-3°53l Mad; sq, 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VloMeTIoverM^KeU New York, Nov. 12. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra and fancy... S 00@12 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 3 00@ 5 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 6 CO® 8 00 extra... 4 00@ 5 00 ■' N0.I&N0.2 1 00® 2 00 " White Killamey 1 00@ 6 CO Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00@ 3 00 No.landNo. 2.. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 00@ 8 00 '■ Hillingdon. Aaron Ward.. 50® 6 00 ■' Richmond 50® 6 00 " Sunburst ... 1 00® 8 00 " Taft 50@600 " Mrs. Chas. Russell :.. 1 00@ 8 00 Cattleyas 30 00@40 00 Lilies. Lon^iflorum and Harrisii.. 3 00@ 4 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 50@ 1 75 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus — doz. bchs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings, 75® 1 00 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz $0.S0@$1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock. per doz S1.00@S4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches. 50c@75c Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Violets 25c@50c Gardenias. . . .per doz., $l.00®$4.CO Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Cooean BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock eyery morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary* Mention the American Florist iphtn wrtMna 922 The American Florist. Nov. IS, The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ( S. A. F. & O. H. RWI\ BERTERMANN, Pres., Indianapolis, Ind. W. F. GUDE, Vlce-Pres., Washington, D. C' W. L. ROCK, Treas., Kansas City, Mo. DIRECTORS: Ernest Wienhoeber, A. B. Cartedge, Fred. H. Meinhardt, Philip Breitmeyer, George Asmus, J. A. Valentine, John Bertermann, Henry Penn. Mutual Discounts 20%. Provisions for Guaranteed Accounts. Write to ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, 153 Bates St., Detroit, Mich. Our list is growing steadily, so is the Telegraph Business. Add Your Name to This List. Akron, Ohio, 26 South Main St H. Heepe's Sons Albany, N. Y., 40 & 42 Maiden Lane Danker, Fred A. Albany, N. Y Tlie Eosary Fiower Shop Anderson, S. C Anderson Floral Co. Atlantic City, N. J, 1505 Pacific Ave Berke, Geo. H. Atlantic City, N. J Edwards Floral Hall Co. Atlanta, Ga Dahl Co., C. A. Augusta, Ga Stulb's Nursery Austin, Minn Kinsman, A. N. Bay City, Mich., 325 Park Ave Boehringer Bros. Bloomington, lU., 318 N. Main St Washburn, A. & Sons Boston, Mass., 342 Boylston St Carbone, Philip L. Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield St Penn, Henry Boston, Mass., 143 Tremont St Wax Brothers Brooklyn, N. Y., 272 Fulton St. and 7 Clinton St Phillips, John V. Buffalo, N. Y., 440 Main St S. A. Anderson Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St Palmer, W. J. & Son Calgary, Alberta, Canada A. M. Torrill, Ltd. Cedar Falls, Iowa Bancroft, Joseph & Sons Cedar Bapids, la Kramer, j. N. & Son Charleston, W. Va., 19 Capital St Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co. Charleston, W. Va Winter Floral Co., (H. F. Winter) Chicago, 111., 25 B. Madison St,... Lange, A. Chicago, 111., 864 N. State St Neiglick, Charles T. Chicago, lU. , 2132-2134 Michigan Ave Samuelson Chicago, 111., 2223 W. Madison St Schiller, The Florist Chicago, 111.. 31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J. Chicago, 111., 22 B. Blm St Weinhoeber Co., Brnst Cincinnati, O., 138 B. 4th St Baer, Julius Cincinnati, O., 150 B. 4th St ...Hardesty, T. W. & Co. Cleveland, O Gasser Co., J. M. Cleveland, O., 5523 Euclid Ave Graham, A. & Son Cleveland, 0., 1284 and 1308 Euclid Ave The Jones Russell Co. Cleveland, O., 1836 W. 25th St Knoble Bros. Colorado Springs. Colo Crump, Frank F. Colorado Springs, Colo Pike's Peak Floral Co. Corsicana, Texas Holm, Alfred Council Bluffs, la., 321 Broadway Wilcox, J. F. & Sons Danville, 111 Smith, P. B. & Sons Dayton, 0-. 112 S. Main St Helss Company Defiance, O Wlnterich, Christ Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la Wilson, J. S., Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St Eemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. & Broadway Breitmeyer's Sons, John Detroit, Mich., Newland and Gratiot Aves Plumb, Charles H. Dubuque, la Harketts Floral Co, The El Paso, Texas, Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. Bvansville, Ind., 522 Main St Blackman Floral Co., The Wm. Bvanston, 111., 602 Davis St Weiland, M. Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co. Payetteville, Ark., 18 W. Center St The Southwestern Seed Co. Florence, S. C The Palmetto Nurseries, De Witt House Fond Du Lac, Wis., 414 Linden St Haentze Co. Fort Smith, Ark., 11 N. 8th St Brockman's Flower Shop Fort Worth, Texas McAdam, J. E. Galesburg, 111 Pillsbury, I. L. Grand Rapids, Mich., Monroe and Division Aves Smith, Henry Greenfield, Mass -. Richards, B. A. Greensburg, Pa. , 200 N. Main St Thomas, Joseph Hartford, Conn Coombs, John F. Highland Park, 111 Highland Park Greenhouses Hoboken, N. J., 113 Hudson St., near docks of all Ocean Steamers , GruUch, J. & Sons Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Massachusetts Ave Bertermann Bros. Co. Indianapolis, Ind., 1610-1620 N. Illiuois St. . Wiegand's Sons Company, A. Joliet, 111., Hobbs Bldg Labo, Joseph Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S. Burdlck St Van Bochove & Bro. Kansas City, Mo., 913 Grand Ave Murray, Samuel Kansas City. Mo., 1116 Walnut St Rock, W. L., Flower Co. Knoxville, Tenn "Home of Flowers,*' Charles L. Baum Kokomo, Ind Coles, W. W. Lansing, Mich., 624 N. Capitol Ave Blsslnger, John A. Lexington, Ky., 123 E. 6th St Keller, John A. Lincoln, Neb., 1338 O St Frey & Frey, Florists London, Out., Canada Gammage, J. & Sons Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple Baumer. August R. Louisville. Ky., 550 S. 4th Ave Schulz. Jacob Lowell, Mass., 8 Merrimack Square Morse & Beals Macon, Georgia Idle Hour Nurseries Compare dues from $1.00 to $5.00 annually with other methods of obtaining results. Can you afford not to receive orders from the above members whose Telegraph Business is estimated over $500,000 annually? Guarantee orders to your customers. It will bring results. Mankato, Minn WindmiUer Co., The Milwaukee, Wis., 349 3rd St Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. Milwaukee, Wis McKeuney & Company, M. A. Minneapolis, Minn., 34 S. 5th St., 932 Nicollet Ave. and Badisson . Hotel Whltted Floral Co., Miss H. B. Whitted Mobile, Ala Minge Floral Co., The Montgomery, Ala., 116 Dexter Ave Rosemont Gardens Mt. Clemens, Mich Von Boeselager, August Mt. Vernon, N. Y., 25 S. 4th Ave Dummett, Arthur Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Company Newark, 0 -. Duerr, Chas. A. New Castle, Pa., North Mercer St Butz Bros. New Haven, Conn., 1026 Chapel St Champion & Co., J. N. New London, Conn Renter's New Orleans, La., 3442 St. Charles St Avenue Floral Co., The New Orleans, La., 121 Baronne St Eble, Charles New Orleans, La Metaire Ridge Nursery Co. New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. & 44th St Dards, Chas. A. New York, N. Y., 611 Madison Ave., cor. 58th St Myer, The Florist New York, N. Y., 427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son New York, N. Y., 22 W. 59th St Schling, Mai New York, N. Y., 1153 Broadway Small, J. H. & Sons New York, N. Y., 761 Fifth Ave Stumpp. Geo. M. Norfolk, Va., Colonial Theatre Bldg Grandy, The Florist Northampton, Mass Field, H. W. Norwich, Conn Renter's Oklahoma City, Okla Stiles Co.. The Omaha, Neb., 1519 Farnam St Henderson, Lewis Omaha, Neb Hess & Swoboda Owosso, Mich Owosso Floral Co., Thiemann, Hermann Parliersburg, W. Va Dudley & Sons, J. W. Pasadena, Cal., 13 E. Colorado St The Orchid Passaic, N. J., 85 Broadway Sceery, Ed. Paterson, N. J Sceery, Edward Philadelphia, Pa., 1800 Chestnut St The London Flower Shop Philadelphia, Pa., 1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros. Phoenix. Ariz., Cretus Way & Washington St Donofrio's Floral Dept. Pittsburgh, Pa., 5936 Penn Ave Randolph & McClementa Pittsfleld, Mass., 40 Penn St The Flower Shop Portland, Ore., 133 6th St Tonseth Floral Co. Poughkeepsie, N. Y Saltf ord Flower Shop Quincy, 111 Gentemann Bros. Racine, Wis., 504 Wisconsin St Mrs. J. T. Hinchcliffe Rochester, N. Y., 25 Clmton Ave Keller & Sons Rockford, 111 Buckbee, H. W. Eockvilie Centre, N. Y Clarence B. Ankers Saginaw, Mich., 117 S. Jefferson Ave Grohman, The Florist San Francisco, Cal., 123-125 Kearny St Pellicano, Rossi & Co. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Lake & Nelson Aves.T. J. Totten, Inc., Florists Seranton, Pa Clark, G. E. Seattle, Wash., 1534 Second Ave Hollywood Gardens Sedalia, Mo Archias Floral Co. Sheboygan, Wis., 625 N. 8th St Mathewson, J. B. Sioux City, la Reunison Company, J. C. Sioux City, la., 405 Douglas St Rocklin & Lehman Spokane, Wash., 11 Post St Hoyt Bros. Co. Springfield, Mass. , 378 Main St Aitken, Mark St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Floral Co. St. Louis, Mo., 7th & Washington Ave .Grimm & Gorly St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave Meinhardt, Fred A. St. Louis, Mo., 4326-28 Olive St Weber, Fred O. St. Louis, Mo., Boyle and Maryland Aves Weber, Fred H. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Tarrytown, N. Y Pierson Co., F. E. Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St Heinl, John G. & Son Toledo, O., 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Toledo, O., 2941 Cherry St Sudor, Mrs. B. Topeka, Kans., 112 W. 8th Ave Mrs. Lord's Flower Room Toronto, Out., 123 King St. W Dillemuth, The Florist Toronto, Ont., 266 Yonge Street J. S. Simmons Washington, D. C, 1214 F St., N. W Gude Bros. Co. Washington, D. C, 14th and G Sts Small, J. H. & Sons Wheeling, W. Va Laughans, Arthur Wichita, Kans., 145 N. Main St Mueller, Chas. P. Worcester, Mass., 371-373 Main St Lange, H. F. A. Worcester, Mass., 3 Pleasant St Randall's Flower Shop Y'oungstown, O., 41 N. Phelps St Kay, Geo. W. Youngstown, 0.. 11 S. Phelps St Walker, John Zanesville, 0. , 5t N. 5th St Imlay Company, The New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery of CUT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices (or the Plain People. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland ive. •»»* a?if*™" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing 19^3- The American Florist. 923 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>i$oi«ixj Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. KstabUshed In 1S67. ^^Sm^. noMMsr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILmES IN THE CITY IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and 5 Greene Ave.. Phone 6800-01-02 Prospect 339 to 347 Greene Ave., Phone 3908 Prospect, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N, J, Deliveries in NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSFV Mention the American Florist when loriting Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 Sontli Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptlT all Mall, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders witii best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C m, H. COOKE FLORIST Connectlcnt Avenue and L Streei St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for deliTery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 26 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Cliicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Mohies, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when loriting Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and rUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service tor the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ™"|5?ck^°^'' Mention the American Florist when writing Steamship Sa'Kng. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. November 15. FROM MONTREAL, Pretoi'ian, Allan. Cameronia, Anchor. 9 a. m., Pier 64, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Royal George, Canadian Northern. Olympic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM MONTREAL, Teutonic, White Star-Do- minion. Caronia, Cunard. Andania, Cunard. Franconia, Cunard. Rochambeau, French, 3 p. m., Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Athenia, Donaldson. Pretoria, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. Prinzess Irene, North Ger.-Lloyd, 11 a, m. Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, North Ger.-Lloyd, 10 a. m. Czar, Russian-American, 2 p. m. America, Navigazioue. Pier 74, North River. Voltaire, Lamport & Holt. Bloemfontein, Norton. Miguel de Larrinaga, Barber. Novemher 16. FROM MONTREAL, Corinthian, Allan. November 17. Tapajos, Lloyd Erazileiro. November 18. FROM MONTREAL, Victorian, Allan. Ryndam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm II, North Ger.-Lloyd, 10 a. m. November 19. Vaderland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Mauretania, Cunard. La Provence, French, 10 a. m., Pier 57, North River. Caroline, French, 3 p. m., Pier 57, North River. Oceania, Austro-American, 3 p. m. November 80. FROM MONTREAL, Grampian. Cedric, White Star, 12 noon. Cleveland, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. Hellig Olav, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. m. November 21. St. Louis, ■ American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River, President Grant, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. npELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casti must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids 'and Valley always on band. Young &Nugent Telephone 2Oe6-2Oe6Madl90n Sanare. 42 West ZSth Street. To out-of-town florists IMTriAT' VrtWlT We are in the Heart of NtiWI IUJ\1\ And give special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers &nd designs Bolioited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the clioicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccesaor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eo KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 924 The American Florist. Nov. 75. DESI6NS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Nortliwest. Tlie Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. ' Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Memlier Florisis' Telegrapli Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Botti Pliones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Ploral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street AdJoitilnK Plaza Hotel Members of the norists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Tele^aph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha. Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Audei-son, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indiiinapolis, Ind, Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bragg, Ross, Rochester, Minn. * Bramley Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Son, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, "Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A. , Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Eapids Floral Co., .Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm-Goi'ly, St. Louis. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St, Chicago. Leborius, J. J. , Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J. , Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Ales, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S.. New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer. W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn. the Florist, 43 Bromfield St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Saakes, 0. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Mas, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich, Stumpp. George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. The Flower Shop, Memphis, Tenn. Trepel, C. C, New York. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C. St. Louis. Weber, F. H.. St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldensouj Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desij^ns. High Grade Cut Blooms. GUDE Blt09.C0L FLORISTS 1214 r 3T.NM WASHIMtfTOtlOa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Kansas City, Mo. Szlmvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Denver, Colo. he Park J. A. VALENTINE, JTlOrai VO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. T Oh U St. Lou, GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. J9I3- The American Florist. 925 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. ITRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I • 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florisis' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. ••• PhUadelphla. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Ordera. Mtntian the Jimortaan Florist tohsn writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Mowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Ueo, M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. DUasontUSII Mo WeddinK and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLOG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverT in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. P. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREM0NT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. P. Galvin, Inc.. 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N.. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Butfalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J.' Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. cEicago— A. Lange, 23 B. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flovrer Co. Cleveland. 0.— The 3. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — .John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — ,1. J. leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Eapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis. Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee— C. C. Polhvorth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans. La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— C. C. Trepel. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New Y'ork — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — ^.\lex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling. 22 W. 59th St. New York — John.S. Nicholas. New Y'ork — George M. Stumpp. New ITork — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. RoMiester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B, Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis. Mo. — Grimm-Gorly. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. Louis, 51o. — Fred C. Weber. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Ban Francisco — .7. E. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute. Ind.— ,1. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. O. — Mrs. .T. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dnnlop's, 60 Yonge St. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Ttlackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. St. St. St. St. St. New York. Established 1 849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tr5g3°gorum.u. ChoicB Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to ordera from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-towD florists. Trade discount, 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers In NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Ketall Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegrraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 0S Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarantee safe arrival. Milwaultee, Wis. CCPoOworthCo. WiU take proper ^VlSC*on Ain care of vonr orders in »» «»v.**B«»m»a Dunlop's 926 The American Florist. Nov. i^, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Lon^ Distance Phones: Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourordersfo^Ghicago and Sub- urbs to ■LiCE.^ — _.^( All orders carefully filled ■•rsjjj^jjIadiSJSSt under the supervision of O -^jgiff ^^^ ^^^ ^^ YMow West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The I,argest Growers of Flowers in City. LitUe Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Farnum St telephones mj 1 ai IIVUI Jl. 1501 and L 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. William L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Mention the American Florist when writing Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing; New York. MYER, FLORIST, SL".','S^;" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uqvi Vnrlr nifv Grand Central Terminal ^^^ " "" ** "I V The, Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a maernificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAEI 1. 1 Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris GoldensoD Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop 69 MADISON AVENUE The Leading Florists Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S Dearborn St., CHICAGO CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. W I B A I M 838 ^^^_ V I R W I ni , CANAL SI. Sedalia, Missouri Arciiias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to teleErraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail norist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH fi S(MIS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member ol the Florists' Telegraph Deliver; Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 FUth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TIMN i ^9^3- The American Florist. 927 BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS FERNS AND MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Order your supply from this list, for our stock is complete and of fine quality. We are certain that we can fill your order to your satisfaction. AZALEAS. BOXWOODS. Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Obelisk, Pyramid, Bush, Bush, 1 ft... Bush, IVs ft... Bush, 2 (t Pyramid, 3 ft 10-iE $0.26 80 60 1.00 3.00 Pyramid, Pyramid, .■i-f t. . . . 5-ft 4 ft.. 41/2 ft. .$6.00 to BAY TREES. STANDASD. Stem Crown 12-14-inch 18-inch 2-ft. 12-inch 2-ft. 18-inch 1-ft. 24-26-inch 3-:tt. 20-22-lnch 3-ft. 26-inch . 3.60 . 4.60 12.00 6.00 Each $4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 Christmas Plants EASTER. ROSES. Roses — Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots per doz.,$2.40 Tausendschon, in 4-in. pots. " 1.80 Tausendscbon, in 5-in. pots. '* 2.40 Tausendscbon, in 6-in. pots. ** 3.60 Salleroi Geraniums, stock plants 3-in per doz., 75e; per 100, 6.00 HYDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 6-ln per doz., $3.60 and $4.20 Peppers, Celestial, witb fruit, 5-in., doz 2.00 Primula otconica, 3-in per 100 5.00 Primula obconica, 4-in " 8.00 Present Delivery. Eacb variegated $0.75 variegateil 1.00 vniiegated 1.25 variegated 1.50 variegated 4.00 Pink Early 1.00 Pink Early 1.50 Pink Early 1.75 12-in.. l-l-iii., 10-iii., 18-iii., 2li-in., Vervffineana. Verveeneana, Verveeneana, Vervaeneana, VervBeneana. Mme. Petrick, 12-in, Mrae. Petrick, lU-iii, Mme. Petrick, 18-in M. De Eckhaute, 12-iii.. Late Red... .75 M. De Eckhaute, 14-iu., Late Red... 1.00 M. De Eckhaute, IG-in., Late Red... 1.25 M. De Eckhaute, IS-in., Lute Red... 1.60 M. De Eckhaute, 20-in.. Late Red... 1.75 Niobe, 12-iu., Late White 75 Niobe, 14-in., Late White 1.00 Niobe, 16-iu., Late White 1.25 Niobe, 26-in. , Late White 4.00 Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., Pink 1,00 Van der Cruyssen, 16-in., Pink 1,25 Van der Cruyssen, IS-in., Pink 1.60 Van der Cruyssen, 20-in., Pink 1.75 Van der Cruyssen, 22-in., Pink 2.00 Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen. FERNS. Each Per 100 $12.00 25.00 Do^. $ 1.50 3.00 6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 $2.50 and up each. $9.00 per doz. at $3.00 and Boston — 4-inch 5-inch 6-lnch 7-inch 8-incb $1.00 9-inch 1.60 Larger specimens at $2,00, Hanging Basl:ets, at Extra large Hanging Baskets $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots, at $3.00 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Whitmani, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaria excelsia, 4-in per Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 3-4 tiers Araucaria excelsa, 6-in Auraucaria excelsa compacta, 6-in. each, $1.25 Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per Areca lutescena, 4-in., 3 plants in a pot Areca lutescens, 6-in Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. . . .per Asparagus plumosus, 3-in. . . . Asparagus plumosus, 4-in... per MISCELLANEOUS-Continued. Asparagus scandens deflexus, 8-ln each, .60 Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each. $3.00 and 4,00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarfj, per doz. 13. GO Aspidistra, green, 5-in each, .35 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf .10 Aspidistra, green (tali) each, 75c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf, .16 Aspidistra, varieguted each. $1,25 up Cyrtomium lalcatum, 5-iu each, .20 6-in " .35 Cocos Weddeliana, 2-in pur doz., $1.75; per 100, 14.00 3-in per doz. 2,60 Latania Eorbonica, 2-in per 100, 6.00 tandanus Veitchii, 4-in [jer doz., 6.00 Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz., 3.0O Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per 100, 5,00 Dracaena indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 6-in eacb, 1.00 Itracaena indivisa, 7-in " 1.25 Dracaena Victoriae, 7-in., 20 in. high *' 4.C0 Dracaena Victoriae, 8-in., 3 ft. high " 7.00 PALMS. $1.00 1.50 2,00 2.50 30.00 50.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves Ht. 4 8-in. 4-5 8-10-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. , strong, 5-6 20-22-in. , strong, 6-7 22-24-in. , strong, 6-7 26-28-in. Kentia Forsteriana > Leaves Ht. Each 4 8-10-in. 4-5 12-14-in 4-5 14-16-in. 5-6 16-18-in strong. 5-8 20-24-in. , strong, 5-6 46-60-in. Made-up — G-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. high.$1.00 and $1.60 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high.. 2.60 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high.. 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high., in a pot, 62-70 in. high.. 6i/.-ft. high, 4 in a tub 71/2 -ft. high, 4 in a tub Phoenix Reclinata. high Phoenix Canariensis, 9-in, 50-54 in. iiigh 10-iuch, 5 ft. high Phoenix Roebelenii Each 4-inch $ Each Doz. 100 $ 1.60 $12.00 2.00 16.00 4.60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 16.00 4.60 35.00 6.00 60.00 9.00 .75 6.00 Each 12-in.. 4-5 Specimens, Specimens, ft. 8 in. 6-inch 6-inch, strong 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-in., extra strong 4.00 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong 5.00 6.00 10.00 16.00 18.00 26,00 Each .$1.60 8.00 9.00 Doz. 6.00 12.00 18.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co. 737-739 Buckingham Place, l d Phone, graceund 1112. CHICAGO 928 The American Florist. Nov. /J, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., First Vice-President: W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S, F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914, Visited Clevelakd : J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. Visited Chicago : Wm. Ross, of the Ross Seed Co., Louisville, Ky.; El. L. Page, of the Page Seed Co., Greene, N. Y. THE total output of Red Top grass seed this year is estimated at only 25 carloads as against an average yield of 200 cars. Onion Sets are at about $1.75 at Chicago for 32 pounds for Decem- ber and at about $1.40 for the same quantitjr at Louisville. Holly matters are quiet. Delaware breakers claim a scarcity, while the middle south dealers are not making prices to indicate any large surplus available. Okchard Grass is a short item; the crop is not 10 per cent of an average one. One grower states that Kentucky has less than 1,000 bags of this seed now in sight. LONDON, ENG., NOVEMBER 10.— Early auction sales of Lilium giganteum opened last week at low prices. This is in part attributed to the present warm weather. Operations in growing seed garden peas in Idaho have made a sweeping reduction in cost over former contract prices. Most of the stock is cleaned farther east, where labor is cheaper. Bouquet Green picking is pretty well closed with the beginning of the open season for hunting, November 10, in Wisconsin. The output is fair and prices should be between $6.50 and $8 per 100-pound crate in a jobbing way. Tuberose crop reports are as usual mixed. The consensus does not indi- cate a great scarcity, but that three- fourths of the growers expect to fill contracts. Housing has just begun and the outcome cannot yet be pre- dicted. there is a report from the Canary Islands, to the effect that many mem- bers of the Onion Growers' Associa- tion are not at all satisfied with the management and the way the market- ing of their crop has been handled this season. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. — J. B. Davis returned from Idaho on November 3, where he has been looking after his seed pea business for several weeks. F. C. Blakefield, who has charge of the John H. Allen Seed Co.'s bean crop in southern Michigan, also re- turned on that day. A serious condition has arisen in several onion fields near Chicago. Some of these, which have been planted to onion sets for 15 years, are now so infested with maggots or larvae of same that they can no longer be suc- cessfully worked. Plowing under of soiling crops has failed to remedy the trouble. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade November 12 were as follows: Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. — Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, had the riiis- fortune to break his left wrist in at- tempting to prevent an automobile ac- cident recently. Texas Conditions. Dallas, Tex. — Dry weather has been the rule here for the past five years up to September 1, when rain began and continued practically the entire month. As a result, cold weather started in much earlier than usual. Prospects are good for a fine seed crop. Seedsmen generally enjoyed a fine trade during September. October fell behind expectations probably on account of the heavy rains the month before. Cotton seed will be scarce and high, as the wet weather damaged much of it. Sorghum cane seed also will be high, due to the scarcity in Kansas, Oklahoma and the Panhandle district. Bermuda onion seed dealers are left with much seed on hand, many orders being canceled by southwest Texas growers who quit because of the low prices of last spring. Cabbage and other seed is being planted in con- siderable quantities, and the general .outlook is very good. N. Vitality of Weed seeds'. The question of where the weeds come from has always been present in soil cultivation of all kinds. Wliy more weeds are found now in some highly cultivated localities than for- merly is a problem crying to be solved, as this is one of the important points which must not be overlooked in the battle against the weeds themselves. Birds, floods and the shipping of grain from distant points are all blamed and rightly, no doubt, for the distribution of the grower's pet abomination. It is believed that carloads of manure shipped from cities are another prolific source of weed seed. Weed seeds may find their way into the manure by passing through the body of the consuming animal or by falling into the bedding from the feeding racks. How great a per cent of such seeds is capable of germination is a subject of research at the present time among horticulturists and agricultural ex- periment stations. The Maryland sta- tion has made a study of the question, using 52 varieties of the most ma- lignant weed seeds in the state. Horse manure, cow manure and horse and Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of ^ n i .^ Onlon, High Grade KVo) Lettuce, SEED ^^^^bT^ Rfldishy ^., ^5S^ Sweet Peas^ Gilroy, /^^ Etc. California X^^^ CorrespondeBS* Sollcite*. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing cow manure mixed were all used. The seeds were put in gauze bags, which were placed in the manure. After 60 days the bags were opened and the seeds planted in soil that had been sterilized. All failed to germinate and when found could be easily crushed, showing that they had lost their vital- ity. A 30-day test gave the same re- sult except that some few of the seeds were still hard. It is therefore be- lieved that manure which has been al- lowed to remain in piles for six months or more carries little danger of nox- ious weeds, the chemical action of fer- mentation having a devitalizing effect. Where it is hauled directly from the stable to the land under cultivation, however, there is danger that a cer- tain amount of the seeds will grow. Catalogues Keccived. Archias' Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., plants, bulbs, gold fish, birds, supplies, etc.; J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., bulbs and plants; oOhn Connon Co., Hamilton, Ontario, Can., plants, trees, roses, shrubs, etc.; the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., roses, cannas, shrubs, plants, etc.; D. H. Gilbert, Monticello, Pla., melons; Loechner & Co., New York, seeds; the J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co., Cincin- nati, O., bulbs, nursery stock, seeds and supplies; L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn., bulbs, plants, trees and shrubs; Ludvig Mosbaek, Askov, Minn., ferns; Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore., bulbs, roses, plants and trees; Mc- Hutchison & Co., New York, raffia; Olaf J. Wingren, LaConner, Wash., bulbs, peonies and shrubs. Ernst Penary, Erfurt, Germany, novelties; Bucks Tresco Nurseries, Ipswich, Eng., tomatoes; F. C. Heine- mann, Erfurt, Germany, novelties; Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, Eng., seeds and plants; V. Lemoine et Fils, Nancy, Prance, seeds, plants and bulbs; Watkins & Simpson, Ltd., Lon- don, Eng., novelties. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbade, Carrot, Celenr, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, 'rumlp. Sole Agent (or U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Braslan Large wholesale gi'owers oJ Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Eadish, Mustard, Parsnip, . Parsley, Celery, Asparagus, Beet, Endive, Leek, Salsify and Sweet Peas. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Mention the American Florist when writing ^9^3- The American Florist. 929 PAEONY ROOTS A.ssorled in five colors per 100. SIO.OO Bleeding Heart Roots 1 V-r 100 $(..00 Early White Roman Hyacinths (12-15) per 100. $3.00; per 1000. $2S.C0 FREESIA ftefracta alba 100 1000 ?8 to H in $0.60 $ 4.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 1000 5 to 7 in % 3.50 $30.00 SPIRAEA. ULY OF THE VALLEY clumps and pips will arrive soon. Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (t is) New York, N. Y. We Specialize in Danish Cauliflower, Cabbage and Root Seed Grown by HJALMAK HARTM'VNN S CO., Copenhagen, Denmark. New Zealand Garden Peas Grown by F. COOPER, Ltd., Wellington, N. Z. Swedish Seed Grain Grown by THE GENERAL SWEDISH SEED CO., Svaloef, Sweden. These three concerns are the foremost in their line in their respective countries. ■ Ask for Price Lists and Information. LOECHNER & CO., 1 1 Warren St., NEW YORK. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6 CO., 1Z18 Betz BuUdlng, PHILADELPHIA, PA Catalog for the asking. Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists In Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds Prices on Application Guadalupe, Cal. THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO. seed eioweis SANTA CLARA, CAL Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. 'tttmitiiititiiiimtitiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiii The YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Soliel d^Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites Special Cut Price fill sold $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 3 342 West 14th Street, New York City BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^ ^^ ^^ LEONARD SEED 826-230 W. KiNZm ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRAGI Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist tohen writing RSTEKIN'S SEED CORN ^LDESTESTABUSHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES. Have made this our speciality for over thirty years. We prow all the leading standard, best varieties of field Dent, Flint and Sweet sugar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments, also for contract growing pricestor 1914 delivery; stating probable quantities of different varieties, etc etc RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA HYACINTHS Separate Colors or Mixed. Excellent bedding or forcing stock, $2.10 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. TULIPS Fine Mixed, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Superfine Mixed, 80c per 100; $6.50 per 1000. Large Quantities of All Leading Kinds. The above stocks come from the most reliable grower in Holland. Quality the best that can be procured. Let us have your order. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. 930 The American Florist. Nov. ^i, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore., President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Kochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth' annual convention will be held at The Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — GrilEng Bros, have set out a new 30-acre nursery. The American Apple Growers' Con- gress will meet in St. Louis, Mo., No- vember 13. Beenham, Texas. — John Watson, of the Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., is visiting here. Rogers, Ark. — Jones Bros. & Co., a nursery concern, have incorporated with a capital stock of $400,000. SHERMAN, TEX.— The Sherman Nur- sery Co. has let the contract for a modern reinforced concrete office build- ing, Tampa Fla. — B. M. Sims, Ocoee, said to be the oldest nurseryman in the state, was a recent visitor looking for new business. Frankfort, Ky. — Girls' and boys' forestry clubs, similar to the corn clubs and like organizations, will be organ- ized in every school in the state. Mobile, Ala. — Griffing Bros., own- ers of nurseries in Florida and Texas, have opened an office at 104 St. Francis street, this city, with Frank Craighead in charge. Crosby, N. D. — The Divide County Nursery Co. has incorporated, capital stock $1.5,000. The incorporators are Edwin Bondo and Ludwig Palm, Am- brose; Alfred M-. Johnson, this city. PHOENIX, Ariz. — M. Melville and E. J. Helsey have formed a partnership in the nursery business under the name of the T. M. Melville Nurseries Co. The office is located at Polk and First streets. Winter Haven, Fla. — E. L. Haskins and L. D. Dixon, who comprise the nur- sery firm of Haskins & Dixon, have made a very successful nursery trip through the Ft. Myers section, selling much stock. C. K. Sober, Lewisburg, Pa., is mail- ing circulars showing Sober's Paragon chestnut, an 11-year-old tree which bore one bushel of chestnuts in 1912. The burrs of this chestnut contain from three to five chestnuts. Raleigh, N. C. — The annual inspec- tion of the 60 nurseries of the state has just been completed. It is gratify- ing to report that conditions are bet- ter than ever before, there being less San Jose scale and other diseases. Lansing, Mich. — Prof. L. R. Taft, state inspector of nurseries, warns nurserymen of this state to exercise care in importing stock from Europe and the New England states where, he says, the gypsy and brown-tail moths are prevalent. Abies Nordmaniana and Kalmia lat- ifolia, found to be evergreens, pro- duced from seed, and rhododendron plants should be admitted free of duty according to the court of general ap- praisers, the protest of the Storrs & Harrison Co. being sustained in part. HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- Hs), «2.50 per 1000; 5,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when loriting PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and £. 45th St., BROOKLyN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist tohen writing The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to ISinch, $18.00 per 100: SIOO.CO per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per inoo, 24 to 36 inch, $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per ICOO. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and largre sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers io America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing Hardy Chrysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Field-grown plants, S6.00 per 100. Phloxes, larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Rutgerd V. van Zanten Lisse, Holland. Gladiolus: Fraticis King, Augusta, Bar. Hulot, Czar Peter, America, Lilylvehman, Princeps, etc. .readyfordeliveryin spring. Single and double Hyacinths, all sizes. Tulips andNarclSSUS, falldelivery 1914. Send list of your requirements and I will be pleased to quote prices. Address all correspondence to Rutgerd V. van Zanten Care of P. C. Kuyper & Co. 10-12 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing BOX BUSHFS; BALL SHAPES; PYRAMIDS, round shapes and square shapes; STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms. NONE BETTER! SPRING 1914 DELIVERY; ORDER NOW.— Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS F. O. box 732. or 5 1 Barclay Street ReW YOfk PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF wish to call the attention of the trade to the fact that Mr. John van Aalst is now Manager of the Philadelphia Branch House. Mr. Louis Berger has no further connection with the firm. The offices have been removed to 200 WALNUT PLACE. Your inquiries for DUTCH BULBS are earnestly requested. ig^s- The American Florist. 931 Abou-t our v^onderfu.1 nevs^ Pink Carnation "PEERLESS" "Peerless" is the most prolific carnation in cultivation today, producing all saleable flowers on long stiff stems. *'Peerless" is a large full flower nicely fringed and is of a pleasing shade of brilliant rosy pink, about the shade of the popular carnation, Mrs. Ward, which is bringing the highest market price, making 4(DPPDI PCC99 The Most Profitable Pink Carnation You Can Grow No special propagation, just ordinary treatment is all that *'Peerless" needs. Late propagated stock benched in August make large plants wh ch produce flowers in profusion from September 1 to the end of the season. 40 BLOOMS TO THE PLANT IS A FAIR AVERAGE. Come and See "Peerless" Growing. We pay your car fare from Chicago to Joliet to see this wonderful carnation growing. It is more than worth your time whether you buy or not. Rooted Cuttings, Ready January 1, 1914 at the popular price of $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Special discounts on larger lots. All stock guaranteed. Ciiicago Carnation Co. 30 E. Randolph St., (A. T. PYFER, Mgr.) CHICAGO 932 The American Florist. Nov. /J, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident: H. J. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition. 1914. Newark, N. Y. — It Is reported that Jackson & Perkins Co. will engage in the cabbag-e or lettuce growing busi- ness in this vicinity on a large scale. Lettuce Notes. At this time of the year it often be- comes necessary to hold lettuce back from the market a considerable length of time, owing to slow demand. The market is a hard proposition; for in- stance, in our locality, leaf lettuce has been in strong demand all through Sep- tember and October at 12 cents a pound for outdoor grown stock, much of which was in bad shape owing to early and hard frost; now since the greenhouse crops are on the market the price has declined to S cents with little interest in the article. This may change for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and any one wishing to hold back a crop should know it will stand low temperature very well provided it is well ventilated. We have carried houses without heat and a good part of air, both day and night, right up to the frost line, with no damage. We have held such crops as low as 32y2', but any freezing is not permissible as it will show later on. Anyone who has never tried low tem- perature will be surprised the heavy growth that is put on in a good house. The mistake generally made is shut- ting off the air to save heat. This will invite disease. The rule should never be broken : That either air or heat must be on, and in rainy, damp weath- er it is often necessary to fire with vents open to dry the air. Marketman. Wstch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Gultore Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grade* it thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^.^^v brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^C[,^>^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postaere. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St. Paiil.Minti Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, CONN. Mention the American Florist when xoriting CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. ORCHIDS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Chrysanthemnms and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smith & Go.. I^l^r J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Avenue, CHICAGO .... ILUNOIS WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants loi: Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Foinsettias, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Pekin, Illinois Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. PRIMROSES p;: Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close out, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Flumosus and Spreng- eri, 2 14 -in. pots 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeltcheii,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 50 —Cash — Jos. H. Cunningham, "'^^Y^"' Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000 Ricardand Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengerl at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; S-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2!4-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (EstabUshed 1 787.) ^PFPilAI TIFS' Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas. oluuiHLIILdi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GLANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect an most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz , or $1.75 per \i oz., $1.00 per ^ oz.. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. ig^s- The American Florist. 933 THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Indiana. We herewith introduce to the Trade the Most Beautiful Rose of the Century OPHELIA The many visitors to our place have expressed unqualified admiration for it, first for its exceptional beauty of bloom and also for its splendid vigor and the elegance of its foliage. The Color is clear, bright salmon pink, often deepening towards a golden-pink, with golden shadings at the base of the petals. It is as fragrant as Richmond, which is wonderful in a light colored rose. It has a long, pointed bud — a long stifi stem. Large bright fOlia^e that tells you at a glance that it is a great grower, a wonderfully frce-blOOmCr, a true cut-and-come-again variety. Shows no signs of sleepiness in winter, but is COntiUUOUS. Does splendidly Grafted on Manetti. We predict that it will outrival in popularity every variety except KiLLARNEY, and that it will be grown by thousands as soon as it is known, and We Guarantee that it will prove one of the most profitable of cut flower varieties. Ready March 1— Grafts— $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. —Own Root— 30.00 per 100; 250.00 per 1000. the King of the Killarney family — you have all heard about it: Same price and date as above. And KILLARNEY BRILLIANT, Our Specialty HIGH GRADE ROSES for Florists' planting, Both own root, and grafts on best Irish Manetti. Let us quote you standard varieties so that you can order NOW for early delivery. AND HILL'S CARNATIONS have a national reputation. It is the Early Carnation Cutting that Catches the Xmas Money! Let us book your order NOW for early delivery. We have all the standard varieties; send for the preliminary list. Then In ^Mums We are very proud of the three new sorts offered here- with; many of the trade are already acquainted with them, having seen them growing here. Alice Salomon, snow white, Oct. 15, the best commercial white of its date, a quick comer with stiff, slender stem and neat foliage; finely incurved. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 "Salomon's Gold," a fine, bright yellow sport from the above; the very best yellow of its date. $25.00 per 100 Chieftain, ("ivy Gay'') the best commercial pink yet introduced; a rose-pink BoNNAFFON. Scored 90 points, and awarded a certificate in Boston after traveling from Richmond. Oct. 20 and later. $12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 These three sorts are indispensable to every cut flower grower; just what you need for the dates; they sell on sight. And right NOW, we want to call your attention to the three finest Singles; many of the singles are flimsy as you know — here are three with texture like leather: Mrs. Wm. Buckingham— Very big, a lovely bright rose pink, in a class quite by itself — everybody wants it. MenSa — Pure white — like a big Shasta daisy. Ceddie Mason — Crimson scarlet, golden center^ above medium size. All Three, $10.00 per 100. In standard varieties there is no finer collection in the country; we have shortened our lists, retaining only the finest and most profitable sorts: At the Chicago show last week, we were awarded 8 firsts, 9 seconds, 2 thirds out of 21 entries and with heavy competition. Our stock is in perfect health, the young plants being handled with every care from start to finish; we have Bonuaffou, Goldeu Wed- ding and all the rest strong and perfectly clean, and EatOnS with foliage that shines. «pi^ \t\t (jci xv/v, 4>iw.w per i.\j\>\j Xiaiuiis witn loiiage tnat snmes. Decide NOW what you want to plants and let us book your Order, 934 The American Florist. Nov. 75, For Prompt Shipment Lilium Giganteum - - 7-9 in, (300 bulbs to case)$7.00 $60.00 8-10in.(225 bulbs to case) 9.50 85 00 Lilium lyiultifiorum 7-9 in. (300 bulbs to case) 7.00 60.00 Giiinese Lilies Select size 3.50 30.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 River Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taupht by Prof. Craig and Prof. Real of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice PROF. CRAIG, are in demand for the best positions, A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Sprin^ield. Mass. Chrysanthemums Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ing standard varieties. Write for prices. F. F. SCHEEL, ^^-T.r "^ Mention the American Florist when loriting Savannah, Ga. Florists of this city suffered this season in growing outside stock, on account of continuous drought, and those who were not supplied by the overhead watering system had dilii- culty in growing good stoclc. Busi- ness is very good right now, and florists are overwlielmed with design worls; the only complaint is very poor collections, but we liope with the re- turn of vacationists from the north that collections will be better. Next weelt there will be a iJower show held in this city under the man- agement of the Y. W. C. A. It is not conducted for competition, but for ex- hibition and the benefit of the asso- ciation. If it is conducted as in former years it will be a very tame affair. The business of the Chatham Nur- series is in the hands now of its former manager, George Adair, who conducts the place on his own account. A_ W. Richardson, who had to move last July from his place, rented a place adjoining his former location and built three new greenhouses. G. Afloat and due next week! Lily of the Valley Pips of the best selections obtainable in North Germany; Vaughan^s Early Forcing for immediate storage and use in a few weeks; Vaughan'S RetarderS (London Market) for spring and summer storage and use. Send Orders Ask for Prices SPIREA= The best leaders in stock. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants 6 to 7 leaves. 24 to 28- inch. $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub. 36 inches high, very bushy. $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA— 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high. 45c each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale ordecorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub. 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high. $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H-inch. $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERHJS, all varieties. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. EARLY WINTER DELIVERY Manettl Stocks for Grafting English or French Grown No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000, 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, 8.50 per 1000, 5000 for 40.00 Pot-grown Lilacs, Marie Legraye, ^ rwer'budsT'' These are of our own growing and we confidently recommend them as superior to imported stack. We tested some of them last winter along with imported plants. Those of our own growing were better furnished with flowers and were more shapely, well balanced, plants. For Miniature Christmas Trees 1^2-2 feat. $7.00 per 100. These are especially nice, shapely, well-furnished trees from nursery rows. Will be cut off above the ground or, if wanted for pot or tubs, will be dug with the roots provided orders reach us before the ground freezes. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York state set with Norway Spruce, 3 4 feet, S12.00 > per ICO; 2-3 feet, $9.00 per 100; JQ^S The American Florist. 935 Prepare for Thanksgiving and tiie Holidays. Fill Up Your Houses, More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indies for Xmas. Our new crop just arrived from Ghent, Belgium: 85 cases of the best. No joke about it when I say that our Azaleas are the best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 25 years ago. They have kept their foliage, are full of buds and of good shape. For Xmas forcing we have Vervaeneana,(double variegated rose) ; White Vervaeneana, (fine double large flowering-, wtiite); Simon Mardner, (double pink); Deutche Ferle, (fine double white): Phar- ailde Mathilde, (double variegated). Price, 50c, 60c. 75c, $1.00 $t.25 to $1.50. Mme. Petrick, one of the earliest double pink variety and one cf the rarest. 75c, $1.00, $1.25 $1.50. We have no Petrlck for less than 75c. Easter variety. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, one of the best double pink standard varieties (have 5000 of this) ; Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double variegated); Niobe, (double white); De Schryverlana, (double variegated); Apollo, (double red); Dentche Perle and others. Prices, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press of India, John Severllng, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Vervaeneana. Deutche Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give full value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. Kentia Belmoreana, single, 5}^ in,, pots, 35c to 40c; single^ 5H to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to$1.00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy. Sin. pots. 35c, 40c, 50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c, 25c, PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in, pots, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c; 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high, $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 to $2.00. 7in, pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high, 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. high, $1,00. lust arrived from Belgium, Kentia Fosteriana, 65 to 70 inches in height, $5.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, ISc, 18c, 20c; 4-in., 25c, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2!^ in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Whitmani, Scholzeli and Har- risii, 5V2-inch and 6-inch Dots, 35c, 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. Scotti, 4H-in. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket, 75c: of any fern. Nephrolepis Giatrasi, that so well known weeping fern. 5, SH and 6 in. pots. 25c. 30c, 40c, 50c. Large Falcatum Holly Ferns, 4 in. 20c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of .\merpoli, shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in.. 2Sc. ready to shift into 5H or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2>4-inch, $4.00 per 100. Efi^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 35c, 40c to 50c, 4-in., 25c. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsoni. Albo- Lineata or Tsussemense, Z5c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain, 5 and 5H in., 35c and 40c. Poinsettias, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c; 5 in., 30c. Hydrangea, pot grown French varieties, bright red and white, 5 in. pots. 35c. 40c, 50c. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, 5H, 6, 7, 8 in., very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c to 75c and $1,00. Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known strain, 21/4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100: 3 in., 7c. Snapdragons, assorted, large, 2H in, pots, planted in pots out doors. $5.00 per 100. Adiantum Hybridum, or the improved Maiden Hair fern. 4 in., 15c, Vinca Variegata. for stock, etc. large runners, 4 inch, 10c, Best White Geraniums, double, for stock, only 7c. ^"LOOK ! We have a new Jerusalem Cherry. Egg-shaped berries. Solanum Capsicastrum Melvini, dwarf, robust, short ard bushy, full of berries, 25c, 35c, 50c. Poinsettias, 5H in. pots, branched, 30c; 6-in. Azalea pots with edge of 4 Asparagus Plumosus, medium height, 35c: 9 in. Azalea pans. 3 plants in a pan. edge of Asparagus Plumosus, 7Sc to $1.00, English and Hardy Ivy, 3 plants in 3 in. pots, hardy runners, only $5,00 per 100, i^ook: 1 Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. 5o well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them nOW while they are cheap and weather permits safe shipment. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers: 5, SVi and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 35c, 40c, SOc, 60c and 75c, To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas, 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00, $1,25 to $1.50. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Begonia Lominosa, 4 in. pots, 10c; 3-in. $7,00 per 100, Begonia Zulu King, 1\\ in, pots, 2, 3, 4 plants in a pot, $5.00 per 100. We have a house of the finest Begoma Gloire de Lorraine in the country, 5H, 6 in, pots, 50c, 75c, $1.00; 3 in. pots. 15c. Kobusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6-in, pots $1,25 to $1,50. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELPfflA, PA. TABLE FERNS I BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES g Fine plants from 2^-inch pots, ^ $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. g 500 or more at 1000 rate. :-: E Cash With Order. g FRANK OECHSLIN I _ 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ^ American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. Spring Bulhs For tlie Florist and Seed Trade GLADIOLUS, Named and Mixed. TUBEROSES, Dwarf Pearl. DAHLIAS, of our own growing. PEONIES, full line. Do not contract your general li§t of Spring Bulbs without our figures. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing 936 The American Florist. Nov. 75, It will pay you to keep in touch with Customers Invariably Pass All Others and Purchase "GORGEOUS" GORGEOIS ESPECIALLY FINE during late De- cember and later, when most varities are "off crop." Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO and See it Growing Pacific States: MARTIN S FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon, Eastern Slates: H. M. WEISS & SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100 $10.00; 60@1U0 rate— Per 1000, $100 00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD SPECIAL PRICES. WE NEED ROOM. With liberal extras. Mail your orders today, l-er 100 1000 2V> in. Chinese Primroses, 30 vars. mix.$3.l 0 $25,00 IVisk " " in iDud and bloom 7.00 65.00 2H in. Primula Obconicas, fancy mix. 2 50 22.50 3^, in, '* *• in bud and bloom 5 25 50.00 2V?in. Cinerarias, choce mixed 2.25 20.00 Svlin. " excellent stock 5.00 45.00 3!4 in. Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow o 50 60.00 214 in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.50 22.^^0 2i|in. •' Mrs Sanders 3.00 25,00 2H in. Double Alyssum. lor cut flow. rs. 2 50 22 50 2'4in. Asp. Plumosus, ri e plants 3.00 25,00 3 ^n. " ■' " 6.00 55.00 2?^ in. " Sprengerl, excellent stock. 2 50 22,50 2^in Smllax, lartte plants 2 25 20.00 4 in.Begonla.flowerine several kinds.10,00 90 00 4 in. Cyclamens, choice mixed 10 00 95.00 3V5 in Violet Flants, Mana Lousia and Lady Campbell 3.^5 30,00 3V, in. Violet Plants Princess ol Wales. 4.00 35.00 Calla Lilies, from pots 8.00 Pansy Plants choicest mixed 3 50 Field grown Vlnca Varicgited and Green 4 50 40 00 15 000 Ferns to cicse out in 5 varieties at 10c, 12^0 and 15c each. Try some 1200 Scottli and Roosevelt Ferns, large and ex- cellent stock, 20c and 25c each. Araucarla Excelsa, at 6Uc. 75c and $1,00 each. Hi in. Geraniums, Nutt, Poitevine. Viaud Grant. Buckner, Montmore, etc., $2 50 per ILO: $22.50 per WO. , , , 2H in. Heliotropes, white, light and dark blue, $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 And abundance ol other stock. Correspondence solicited. „ . , ■ Im»vm I DvuaH Wholesale Florist, AiOnZO Ji Diyall) WASHINGTON, N. J. GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED; Mixed $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.00 Lettuce, Grand Rapids " " 1.00 ■■ 10,000 8.50 Dracaena Indlvisa. 2-in per 100, 2.00 Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders. 2-in " " 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant. 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. GLADIOLI America -....$15.00, 2nd $12.00 Augustas King,.$16.00, 2nd $13.00 Trade list of 50 varieties ready in two weeks. Write for it. E. E, Stewart Brooklyn, Mich. Salvia Oreggii NEW, HARDY, EVERBLOOMING RED FLOWERING SHRUB : : A Native of The Cold Arid Mountains of West Texas. EXTREMELY HARDY. Has withstood a temperature of ten degrees below zero. Is a ffreat drouth resister. It flourishes and blooms profusely in the hottest and driest weather. It is as near an everblooming plant as we have ever seen. It begins to bloom in early spring soon after growth com- mences. The blossoms literally cover the plant for two months or more. Then for a few mooths it does not bloom so freely, but is perhaps never without some flowers. In the fall it puts on another full crop of blossoms that continue till long: after the early frosts have set in. It requires a killing freeze to check its flowering. The color is an indescribable lovely shade of red. It is a dark soft cerise crimson, much the color of a well grown American Beauty rose. It has none of the harsh, glaring shades of the Salvia splendens. The beautiful color is perhaps the most attractive feature of this novelty. It is a hard-wooded shrub. Grows three to four feet high and three to four feet wiJfe in a compact globe, very full and neat in appearance. It is beautiful when massed in a solid bed, and is as useful as the Spirea Van Houttei for bordering shrub beds. It is not so tall, but is as compact and graceful as the Spirea. and in addition it is a blaze of beautiful red nearly all the season. The very important question as to where it will grow has not been fully demonstrated, though we are fully convinced it will succeed in nearly every state of the union. Young plants in Philadelphia. Pa. ; Lexington, Mass.; North Abington. Mass.. and Parsons. Kans., went through last winter in the open ground without protection. We have never heard of their being damaged by cold weather anywhere, but we do not know of their being exposed to anything colder than ten degrees below zero. For Prices Address BAKER BROS. CO Ft. Worth, Texas A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing ■'^ to do business with Europe should send for the "Borlicultnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A," Chllwell Nurseries, LOWDHAM. Notts, England r lower Colors Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Sonth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 19^3- The American Florist. 937 Chrysanthemums ^ You will be interested in Our 1914 Collection of Novelties. Write for our descriptive list. You will find it to your financial interest to go through this list carefully in selecting commercial varieties for next season. We have supplied more money-making commercial varieties than any other grower in this county. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, IVIicli< FRESH COLLECTED STOCK JUST ARRIVED Cattleya Gigas, Ausust flowering type. " " Sanderiana. Mammoth flowering type of spring. Cattleya Labiata. Special collection in flowering season for dark flowers, well leaved, Dormant leads. Send for prices. Potted plants in Sheath also ready. Orders taken now for early growing Spring stock. Freeman Orchid Co. G. L Freeman, Manager. FALL RIVER, MASS. Robert Craig Co... "i^s PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r. O. Berlin, N. J. Willlamstown Jnnc.. N. i. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. E.xtra strong Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100: good medium plants, 13.00 per 100. Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100; good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWH, N. J. Phalaenopsis Schilleriana Nice imported plants ready to ship. : : J.A.CARBONE,"S" SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Ctirystuittiemnms Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, Ei^ffJS :b o x: a^ o o i> Just Received Our Fall mportation WINDOW BOX 36 in. long planted with 10 plants of Bush Box 12-in. size. Prices on Pyramid and Globe Box include trees planted in nice green tubs. If wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramid Shaped Ready November 1st Each Pair 2H feet high $2.00 $3.75 3 feet high 2.50 4.50 4 feethigh 4.50 8.00 Bush Shaped These do not come in tubs Each Doz. Per 100 12 in $0.40 $ 4.00 $30.00 ISin 60 650 24in 1.00 10.00 GLOBE SHAPED TRIMMED Each Pair Each ISin. high. I'^in. dia $2.75 $5.00 24 in. high, 24 in. dia.. $5.50 IS in. high, IS in. dia 3.50 6.50 Pair $10.00 BAY TREES STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED Stems Each Pair Stems Each Pair 36 in. Crowns, 24 in $7.00 $13.00 45 in Crowns, 30 in $10.00 $18,00 45 in. Crowns, 26 in 7.50 14.00 4S in. Crowns, 34 in 12.00 22.00 45 in. Crowns, 2S in 8.00 15.00 4S in. Crowns, 40 in 15.00 28.00 Stems Dwarf Standards Each Pair 30 in Crowns 24 in $7.00 $13.00 Pyramidal Shaped Each Pair 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter at base $ 8.00 $15.00 6 ft. high, 26 in. diameter at base lO.OO 18.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. AZALEAS Fine plants on hand now for immediate shipping. Write us. C. C. POLLWORTB CO., Milwaukee, Wis. 938 The American Florist. JSov. 75, Index to Advertisers. AdvaDce Co The.... 945 Allen J K 921 Alpha Floral Co.... 923 American Importing Co 908 American Spawn Co 932 AmlingE CCo 917 Andersons A 923 Angermueller G H. 918 AphineMfgCo 944 Archias Floral Co.. 926 Aschmann Godfrey. 935 Atlanta Floral Co... 924 Baker Bros Co 936 Bassett&Washburn 910 Batavia Greenhouse Co 917 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H 898 Beaven E A 898 Begerow's 924 BergerBros 919 BerningH G 918 BertermannBrosCo 924 Black Chas 957 Blackistone Z D... 925 Bobbink & Atkins.. 930 BoddingtonAT.... 929 Bodger J & SonsCo. 11 BolandJBCo 923 BolgianoJ&Sons... 11 BoweM A 923 Bragg Ross 923 Bramley & Son 926 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 928 Breitmeyer'sJSons. 924 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 928 Brown Bros & Co.. 926 BrunsHN II Bryan Alonzo J 936 Buchbinder Bros... Ill BuckbeeHW 926 BudlongJ A 909 917 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co.. 2nd Special Cover Caldwell the Woods- man Co 898 California Florists.. 926 Camp Conduit Co .. Ill CarboneJ A 937 Cedarpalms Eft.... 898 Chicago Cam Co I 917 931 Chicago House Wrecking Co 948 Clark EB Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 925 Clay & Son 944 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 923 Conard & Jones Co. 932 Cooke Geo H 923 Consumers Ferti- lizer Co 944 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 898 Cottage Gardens Co 896 CoweeW J 943 Coy H C Seed Co... II Craig RobtCo 937 CritchellCE 919 Cunningham Jos H. 932 Dailledouze Bros... 932 DarbeeRC 912 DardsChas 924 DeamudJBCo 904 Denaiffe&Son 928 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A &Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen V Dillon J L 932 Dorner F&Sons... 932 DreerHA...III897 947 DuerrChas A 926 Dunlop JohnH 925 Eagle Machine Wks 948 Edwards Fold Box, 938 Elastic-LykeCo.... 947 Emmans Geo M.... 932 Erne&Klingel 9)4 EvertI K 914 Eyres HG 925 Fish Henry Seed Co 929 Fisher Peter 936 Florists' Hail Assn 942 Florists Telegraph Delivery 922 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 914 Ford M C 921 Fottler. Fiske. RawsoD Co II Franklin Davis Nursery Co 930 Franzen FO 932 Freeman Mrs J'B .. 926 Freeman Orchid Co 937 FreresD E 9l2 917 Froment HE 921 Galvin Thos F 925 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 947 GasserJ M Co 925 Geny Bros 926 Giblin & Co 938 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chapline III Grand Rapids Floral Co 926 Grimm &Gorly 924 UudeBros 924 GunterbergM C ... 916 Guttman & Raynor Inc 921 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 930 Harley Pottery Co.. II[ Haven Seed Co The 929 Heacock Jos Co 932 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John & Son.. 923 Henderson A &Co. 934 Herr Albert M 932 Herrmann A 945 Hess & Swoboda ... 926 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill n Nursery Co.. 9?0 HiUTheEGCo.... 933 Hoerber Bros.... 908 917 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 919 Holm & Olson 924 Holton &HunkelCo 918 Home Cor School... 934 Hooker H M Co.... 948 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurfiEdgarT II Igoe Bros 938 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 948 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins 934 Johnson W 'w'& " Son II Jones Percy .898 900 905 910 912 914 915 916 917 Joy Floral Co 922 KastingWFCo ..I 919 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 926 Kellogg Geo M 925 Kennicott Bros 917 Kervan Co The 921 Kessler W A 921 Kift Robt 925 Kimberlin Seed Co The 929 King Construct Co. 947 Kohr AF Ill Komada Bros 943 Kramer IN &Son.. Ill KrierNick Boiler Co 947 Kroeschell Bros Co 943 945 Kruchten John.. .915 917 Kuehn C A 918 KuhlGeo A 932 Kyle & Foerster.... 917 LaCrosse Floral Co. 924 Lager & Hurrell.... 932 Landreth Seed Co.. II Lange A 9?3 Lea Henry L 898 Leborius J J 92^ LeeF &S MS Leedle Floral Co ... 93! Leistner Oscar 917 LemonOilCo 911 Leonard Seed Co... 920 Loechner Bros 929 Lord & Burnham Co 913 McCallumCo 919 McConnell Alex.... 923 McGee Walters.... 945 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 923 McKellarChasW.. 914 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Efiective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, H and J4, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCL£M£NTS, Florists. B936 Penii Ave., near Highland, Pittsburg, Pa. Matthewson J E 924 May & Co LL 923 Meconi Paul 921 Memphis Flower Shop 926 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 9C0 Mette Henry 932 Meyer John C Thread Co 898 Milwaukee Boiler Co 918 Moninger J C Co 4th Speeeial Cover IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 921 Morehead MJg Co... 947 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Mullanphy Florists. 926 Muller Adolph 930 Murray Samuel 924 Myers Florist 926 Nat Flo B of Trade. 938 New England Nur- series 930 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 921 N Y Stable Manure Co 944 Nicholas JohnS.,,. 926 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 944 Niessen Leo Co .... 919 Oechslin Frank 935 Ostertag Bros ... .925 Palez Paul M 926 Palmer W J & Son . 924 Park Floral Co 924 Peacock Dahlia Farms 937 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Peerless Eng Co... 912 Pennock-MeehanCo 921 Pennthe Florist.... 924 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 926 Pierce F O Co 943 Pierson AN (Inc).. 932 Pierson FR Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 9'8 Pillsbury I L 938 Podesta&Baldocchi 925 Poehlmann Bros Co 902 903 PoUworth C C Co I 918 925 937 Portland Flower Store 925 Prairie State Phos- phate Co 945 Pritchard J M 898 Pulverized Manure Co 945 QuakerCity Machine Works 938 Raedlein Basket Co 916 Randall A L Co.... 915 Randolph & Mc Clements 938 Ratekin's Seed House 929 Rawlings Elmer 936 Ready Reference... 939 Reed & Keller 945 Regan Ptg House... 938 Reid Edw 919 Reinberg Geo 917 Reinberg Peter 911 Rice Bros 918 Rice Co. M 921 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 92s Rohnert Waldo II Rolker Aug & Sons. 930 Routzahn Seed Co . it RuschG&Co 918 SaakesO C 925 Saltford'Flowr Shop 926 ScheelFF 932 Schiller, the Florist. 926 Schillo Adam 948 Schlatter W & Son. 938 SchlingMax 924 Schmidt J C 930 Schwake Chas & Co 920 Scott John 930 ScullySteel&IronCo 948 SharpPartridge&Co 947 Sheridan Walter F. 921 Siebrecht George C 921 Situation & Wants.. 895 Skidelsky S S & Co. 929 Smith A W&Co... 925 SmithED&Co...934 937 Smith & Hemenway 945 Smith Henry 926 Smith Wm C 918 Smith W&T Co... I Southerton R J I South Park Floral Co 901 Stewart E E 936 Stoothofi HA Co... 942 Storrs&Harrison... 934 Stumpp Geo M 925 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 946 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 948 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 923 Thomson Wm & Sons Ltd 945 Thorburn J.M & Co 929 TonnerO. A 910 TottyChasH 932 Traendly&Schenck 921 C CTrepel 922 Van Waveren Gt. & Kruijff 930 Van Zanten Rutgerd V 930 Vaughan,AL-&Co. 907 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 899 934 935 937 Vick's Sons James.. 929 Vincent R Jr I Virgin U J 926 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker FA & Co.. 926 Wallace FD 938 Waller The L D Seed Co 929 Ward&Co, RM... II Watts Bros ■. . . 948 Weber Fred C 925 WeberFH 922 Weiland&Risch... 917 Welch Bros 919 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 929 Wietor Bros 913 917 Wilson RG 923 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 918 WittboldGCo...923 927 Wolfskin Bros & Morris GoldensoD 926 Wood Bros 937 Woodruff S D & Son II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L& Co.. . 921 Young John 920 Young Sam 898 Young & Nugent. . . 923 Zech & Mann... 906 917 Ziskajos 906 917 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiier k, Son. BEFORE "■ "" • AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield. Mass. Mention the American Florist when toriting Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF BIGH GRADE.. Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRI ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmantguarintaad IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9tll St. BROOKLYN. N. T. << / ^ 1^ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ /Ik ¥\0 not let the accounts owing you re- "^ main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK FL0KIAN D. ^W^ALLACE »ANESERV^ INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUODING RHONE WABASH aoo OHIC.A.G-0 Split Carnations Easily Mended wltli Pillsbury Cirnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't sret alone witbout them. J. L. Johnson. 20(X) for $1.(X) postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbiirg,Ill. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY - Steam and HotWater See Onr Cataloent. GIBLIN & UO., „ N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing WRITE FOR PRICES. 5Z7 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. EVAI^ im|M*cved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalo? Quaker City Macliine Worlis, Ricbmond, Ind. '9^3- The American Florist. i)39 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excolsa, Khua-a and compacta from 75e to $1,511 cacb: Ulaiioa from $1 to $2 each: Compaota from $1 ti> $2 pacli. Extra Inrfie specimens of all varieties, from ?2 to $4 each. Poeblmaun Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, lU. Araucaria escelsa, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 5, 5% and 6-lnch pots. 12, 14, IG, 18 and 20 Inches high, 35c, 40c, ."lOc. COc, and 75c each; 6 to 7 tiers. 25 to 3l> Inches. $1 to %\.sfi each. Ro- busta Compacta, ti-in,, ,?1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 ^V. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria Excelsa. 2 to 3 tiers. 8 to 10 Ins.. 45c each; 3 tiers, 10 to 12 Ins., 60c each: 3 to 4 tiers. 12 to 14 ins.. 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesrille, Ohio. Araucarins, oxcelsa, 4-in., $6 per doz. ; 5-in., 3-4 tiers, $9 per doz.; 6-in., ^11. Excelsa com- pacta, e-in., .fl.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Bucliingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunl;el Co., Milwaulvee, Wis. Araucarias. C C. PoUworth Co.. Milwanl^ee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri, grown 5.721 ft. above sea level, are tbe -'lants that give results, be- cause they have the fibre roots; they start quick; they ship well; 150,000 ready now. 2i/i- in. pots. .$2.25 per 100; $20 per 1.000. as big as any 3-ineh you ever got. We pay the ex- press on orders of $5 or more. Cash with order. Globe GreenhouseSj Denver, _ Colo. Asparagus plumosus. 3-in., $6 per 100: $55 per 1,000; 2Vi-in.. ?3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 3-in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000; 2%- in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in. . $3 per 100 ; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. Scandens de- flexus, 8-in. , 50c each. Sprengeri. baskets, ex- tra large, %Z and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, extra strong. $1 per 100 ; $7 per 1,000. Asparagus Spren- geri seedlings, $1 per inO; $5 per 1,000. Ex- press prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Green- liouses, Denver, Colo. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. $10 per 100. Spren- geri, 2V.-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., lOe. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $3; 4-in. Strons:. $12.50. Plumosus, 3-in.. $6; . 4Tin., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Bapids. Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 2M;-in-t $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $G per 100: $55 per 1,000. Alon- zo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J, Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2H-in.. .¥3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2l^-in., .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, $3 per doss.; green, 5-in. , 35c each ; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c: plants, 75c up. Variegated, 15c per leaf; plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, .Chicag^^ Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves to a plant; variegated, 15c per leaf; green, lOc per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mortou Grove. 111. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. AZALEAS. -Azaleas, Vervaeneana, 12-in., 75c each; 14-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.25; IS-in.. $1.50; 26-in., $4. Mme. Petrick. 12-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.50; 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckhaute. 12-in., 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in., $1.75. Niobe, 12-in., 75c; 14-in.. $1; 16-in., $1.25; 26-in., $4. Van der Cruvssen, 14-in. . $1 ; 16-in. , $1.25 ; IS-in., $1.50; 20-in., $1.75; 22-in., $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Azalea, Vervjeneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen. Empress of India, De Schryveriana. Simon Mardner, Llewellyn, Niobe and Mme. Petrick. 12-14-inch. $7.50 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16- inch. .$9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. F. Kast- ing Co., 383 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana. Simon Mardner. Deutsche Perle. Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe. full of buds, 50c. 60c,' 75c. $1. $1.25. $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas, fine plants; immediate shipment. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard or tree shaped, 36 in. stems, crown 24 ins. , $7 each ; $13 per pair ; 45 in. stem, crpwn 26 in., $7.50 each; .$14 pair ; 45 in. stem , crown 28 in. , $8 each ; $15 nair; 45 in. stem, crown 30 in., $10 each; $18 pair; 48 in. stem, crown 34 in.. $12 each; $22 per pair; 48 in. stem, crown 40 in., $15 each; $28 pair. Dwarf standards, 30 in. stem, crowm 24 ins., $7 each; $13 pair. Pyramid shaped. 5 ft. high. 24 in. diameter, $8 each : $15 pair; 6 ft.. 26 ins. diam., $10 each; $18 pair. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. 12-14 stem, IS-in. crown. $4 each; e ft. stem. 12-in. crown, $4; 2 ft. stem. 18-in. crown. $5; 1 ft. stem. 24-26-in. crown, $6; 3 ft.. 20-22-in. crown, $6; 3 ft. stem. 2e-in. crown. $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. _^_____ Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co.. Ruth- prford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in.. .$5 per 100; 4-in., 30c and 15c. Zulu King. 2i4-in.. $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 5% and 6-in.. 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Begonias Cincinnati. 50c to .$2 each. Gloire de Lorraine. 75c to $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. ""Rex Begonias. 2Vi7in.. $5 per 100. Geo. iT. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ■ Begonias. Geo. A. ,Kuhl. Pekin, 111. BOXWOODS. Boxwood, pyramidal shaped, IVi ft.. $2 each; $3.75 pair; 3 ft.. $2.50 each: $4.50 pair; 4 ft., $4.50 each; $8 pair. Bush shaped, 12 Ins., 40c each; $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 18 in.. 60c each; $6.50 per doz.; 24 ins.. $1 each; $10 per tloz. Globe shaped, 15 ins. . 15 ins. diam. , $2.75 each; $5 per pair; 18 ins., 18 in. diam., $3.50 each; $6.50 per pair; 24 ins.. 24 in. rliam., $5.50 each; $10 per pair. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'"ork. Boxwood, bushes, ball shapes, pyramids, standards. August Rolker & Sons, Box 752, or 51 Barclay St., New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Nai-cissus (Dutch), Golden Spur, se- lect, .fl3 per 1,000; Golden Spur, mother tjuihs, .fl9: Viotorla, .$11; PoeticTis, $5.50; Barri Conspicuis. .$7; Mrs. Lantry, .f7; Von SioD, 1st size, $11. Lilium Formosum, 6-8- Inch (350 to easel, .?35 per 1,000; 8-9-lnch (225 to case) $70. Narcissus Paper White Grandl- flora, special, 14 ctm. and up, (1,000 to case), $10 per 1,000. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-inch, (300 to case), $55 per 1,000. Spanish iris, best named, $6 per 1,000. Late tulips; Breed- ers, mixed, $12 per 1,000; Bouton d'Or. $10; Gesneriana Sphat., $11; Chinese narcissus, se- lect. .$25 per 1,000. Freesias: French, mam- moth, $9 per 1.000; 1st size, .$7; California, 1st qualit.T, $3.50; Purity, extra select. .$20 per 1,000; select, $15; Hybrids, all colors mixed, $65. French Roman hyacinths, 11-15 ctms., $30 per 1,000. Gladiolus: Blushing Bride, $5 per 1,000; Peach Blossom. $8. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9-inch, 200 to the ease, $15 per case, five case lots, $14 per case. Lilium Giganteum, cold storage. 7-9-inch, 30O to case, $18 per case. Lilium Giganteum, new crop, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15.75 per c4se. Lilium LongiBorum Multi., 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case. Lilium candidum. 20-22 ctm., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandl., 13 ctm., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 14 ctm., $1.60 per. 100; .$11 per 1,000. White Roman hyacinths, 11-lS ctms., 2,000 to case, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Freesias, French grown, mammoth, % and up, t7.50 per l.OOO. Butter Cup Oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Spanish iris, named sorts, $5 per 1,000. P. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. _Y. Bulbs. Lilium Formosum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case, .$8.50 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 9-10 Inch, 200 to case, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9 inch, 300 to case, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 8-9 inch, 250 to case, f;8 per 100; $70 per 1,000; 8-10 inch, 225 to case, $9 per 100; $85 per 1,000; 9-10 inch, 200. to case, .$10 per 100; $95 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co.. 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. T. Bulbs. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-inch (300 to case) $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-10-inch (225 to case), $9..50 per 100; $85 per 1,000. Lilium Multiflorum. 7-9-iiich (300 to case), $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Chinese lilies, select size, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Giganteums, original cases, 6-8 ins., $18 per case, 400; 7-9 ins., $20 per case, 300; 8-10 ins., $25 per case, 250; 9-10 ins., .$22 per case, 200. Baby grand csaes. 7-9 ins., .$8.50 per 100; 8-10 ins., .$11 per 100. Ralph M. Ward & Co. ,_ 71 Murray St. , New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, separate colors or mixed, $2.10 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Tulips, fine mixed, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; Superfine, mixed, 80c per 100; $6.50 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs. Yellow Paper White (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14tb St.._Ne_w_York City. Bulbs. Japanese and Chinese lilies, French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York . Bulbs, fine lot Lilium Formosums, 6 to 8 inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, Dutch and French. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs, Gt. van Waveren and Kruijff, Sass- cnlieim, Holland. Gladioli, America, $15; 2nd, $12, Augusta and King, ,$16; 2nd, $13. E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Beta Bldg. , Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand. $10 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; $100 per 1,000. Martin & Forbes Co, Portland, Oregon, and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa., Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnations, all the standard varieties. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 940 The American Florist. Nov. 75, Carnation Matchless, orders booked now for February delivery, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. Pink Carnation "Peerless," $12 per 100; $100 per '1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 Kast Randolph St., Chicago^ 560 strong, field-grown Winsor carnations, $5 per 100. M. M. Michael, Dansville, New York. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg , Pa. CHRYS ANTHEM QMS. CHRYS.VNTHEMDM STOCK PLANTS. WHITE— Per Doz. Per 100 Timothy Eaton $0.50 $3.00 White Bonnatfon 50 3.00 Naomah 50 3.00 White Gloria 50 3.00 Smith's Advance 50 3.00 YELLOW— Yellow Eaton 50 3.00 Golden Wedding 50 3.00 Mary Donualan 50 3.00 Ramapo 50 3.00 Donatello 50 3.00 Major Bonnafton B(l 3.00 Mrs. J. C. Nell 50 3.00 Chrysolora 30 3.00 Godfrey's Eclipse 50 3.00 PINK— .T. K. Shaw 50 3.00 Onaka 50 3.00 Smith's Sensation 50 3.00 Pink Gem .TO 3.00 Gloria 50 3.00 Dr. Enguehanl 50 3.00 RED— W. A. Read 50 3.00 POMPON— Diana .' 50 3.00 Helen Newberry 50 3.00 Fairy Ancen 50 3.00 Baby Margaret 50 .'i.no Baby 50 3.00 LA CROSSE FLORAL CO., La Crosse, Wis. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Chrysolora and Chas. Razer, fine healthy stock, $4 per 100. Also a good supply of Klon- dike pompons at $3 per 100. Cash with order please. A. E. HUNT & CO. EVANSTON, ILLINOIS. Chrysanthemum plants, pompons, single and standard varieties, 50c to $1.50 each; 5M!-in., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $5 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $7 per doz.; 8-in., $1 to $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Clirysanthemums. Alice Salomon, $12 per 100; 5100 per 1.000. Salomon's Gold. $25 per lOn. Chief tan, ,1:12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Mrs. Wm. Buckingham, Mensa, C'eddie Mason. $10 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Chrysanthemums, pompons. 5-in., yellow and dbl. white, $2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hard.v chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, tield-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Chrysanthemums, fine healthy stock plants; leading varieties. F. F. Scheel, Shermerville, IIL Chrysanthemum Pink Beauty, bench grown stock plants, 50e each: $4 per doz. "Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Ciuerai'ias, 2Vi-iii-, very best strain, $3 per lOO. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Cinerarias, large 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown, Pa.^ ___^_ Cineraria Hybrida, 214-in., $5 per 100. God- frey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleiis, $4 per 1,000; 60c per 100 by mail prepaid. Over 2,000,000 sold in a season. Ver- Rchaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Fire- brand and ail other leading varieties. Cash with order. Why not try us, as we only grow Coleus Cuttings and grow them all year round; That's why we are the only and largest and best Coleus specialists in the world. Satis- faction guaranteed. Established 1S75. C. Schulze & Son, 261-75 Lawrence St., Flushing, L. I.. N. Y. A. Nahlik, Successor. Coleus, 5 best varieties, $2 per 100; R. C.~, 60c per 100. ATTICA FLORAL CO., Attica, Ind. Coleus. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons in variety, 4-in., $5 per doz.; 3-in., 25c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN PLANTS, mixed. 4-inch, 15c and 20c; 5-inch, extra fine, 35c" and 40c; 6-inch, 75c. Cash, please. K. J. SOHTHERTON, Cyclamen Specialist. HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. My plants took 1st and 2nd prizes for the last two years in Chicago. Cyclamen, finest strain obtainable, 3-inch, $8 and $10 per 100; 4-inch, $15 and $20 per 100; 5-inch, $35 and $50 per 100; 6-inch, $50 and $75 per 100. August Seedlings, finest and new- est strain, equally divided. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Newest varieties separate, $3 and $4 per 100; $.30 and $40 per 1,000. Cash. Ernest Rober,_Wilniette, _I11. ~"CYCLAMEN~Mile" HiglT Strain. Fine plants in bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 4-inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c. THE PARK FLORAL COM- PANY, Denver, Colorado. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kubl, Pekin, 111. DAISIES. Winter flowering Shasta daisies. Here is a money maker for you. Heavy plants, ^Vi-in. pots, $3 per 100; .?25 per 1,000. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander. 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaena f ragrans, 4-in. , $3 per doz. ; indi- visa, 3-in., .$o per 100; 5-in., .$3 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; 7-in., $1.25; Victoriee, 7-in., 20-ins. high., .$4 each; 8-iu., 3-ft. high, $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. 400 Drae^na indivisa. 2-in. large plants. $6 for the lot; need the room. H. W. AUersma, Grand Rapids, _Mich^ Draccena indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. W. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Draca?na indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, Olean, N. Y. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1,50. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FERNS. Ferns. Neph. Elegantissima, 6-in., 50c each; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Neph. mag- nifica, 5-in., 50c each. Elegantissima Com- pacta, 3Vi-in., 25c each. Bostoniensis. 6-in., 500' each.' Piersoni, 6-in.. 50c each. Superb- issima, 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bos- toniensis, 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2; 12-in., $4 and $5. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. FERNS. Small ferns for fern dishes, fine 2-inch stock, bushy, best varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago, or Glen Ellyn, 111. Ferns. Boston, 4-in., .$1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., .$3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Larger specimens, $2, $2.50 and up each. Hanging baskets, .?9 per doz. ; extra large baskets, $3 and $4 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2-in., $3 pet 100. Scholzeli,. 4-in., $2 per doz. Whit- mani, 4-in., $2 per floz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Scotti, Whitman! and Harrisii, 5^ and 6-inch., 35c to 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c and 50c. Scotti, 4%-in.. 20c and 25e; 7-in., 75c. Giatrasi, 5, 5'^ and 6-in.. 25e, 30c, 40c and 50c. Large Falcatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smithi, 4-in., 25c. Ferns for dishes, 2%- in,, $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt, 5-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; ,$9 per doz.; 8-in., .?1 each; ,$12 per doz.; 10-in., .$2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 each. Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in.. 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. 0. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, 2i^-inch, Boston, 4c; 2i^-inch Roose- velt, Scottii, and Imp. Whitmani, 4Hc; 4-inch Whitmani, 20c; 4-inch Boston, Scottii and Roosevelt, 15c. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tus- kegee, Ala. Table ferns, best assortment of varieties, 214-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes, all varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio^ Adiantum Farleyense, 3-in., strong, $20 and $25 per 100; $3 per doz. Cash. Ernest Rober, Wilmette. HI. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-iD., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, ^ewton,_N. J. Ferns, John Scott, Rutland 'Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N._Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus Pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Ficus elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 5-in., 50c each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50. Poehlmann Eros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Fiscus elastica, 5^ and 6-in., 35c to 50c: 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. MMB. SALLEROI, well rooted cuttings, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Immediate delivery. EDW. DOEGE COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. or Glen Ellyn, 111. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium Salleroi, stock plants, 3-in., 75c per doz,; $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago^ Geraniums, S^ ~K. Nutt^ $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine. $15 per 1,000. Albert, M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. rT Geraniums. R. Vincent, White Marsh, Md. Jr. & Sons Co., GREENS. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000; $3.25 per ease of 6,000. Long, green leucothoe, $2.50 per 1,000; short, $1.25. Green galax, 50c per 1,000. Hemlock spruce sprays, $2 per 1,000. Rhododendron sprays, $2. Moun- tain laurel, $2 per 1,000. J. N. Pritchard, Elk Park, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, lycopodium, ground pine, club moss, laurel, mistletoe, holly, ever- green Wreathing. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Fancy boxwood sprays. Let us quote you. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., 121 7th St., Pitts- burgh^ Greens, Southern wild smilax, any quantity, .$2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Sam Young, Spring, Holly and wild smilax. Texas. ■ Southern smilax, 1 case, 50 lbs., $11. F. & S. Lee, Marion, Ala. 0 cases. Wild smilax, best quality. Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflow- er, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bellis), $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. HARDY PERENNIALS : Columbines, Shas- tas, dianthus, foxglove, sweet william. gaillar- dias, hollyhocks, Canterbury bells, etc., 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, nice, short, well branched, averaging from three to six branches, $10 per 100; $15 per 100; $17 per 100. A. Henderson & Co. , 369 River St. , Chicago^ Hydrangea Otaksa, French vars., 5-ln., 35c to 50c, pot grown; 5V'. 6, 7 and 8-in., very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangeas. 4 leads and up. 6-in.. $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingiiam Place, Chicago. Hydrangea ofaksa, 3-in., $5 per 100; Strong 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. t9^3- The American Florist. 941 IRISES. litis I'Ar.l.IDA 1).VI..MA'II(A, stililly true: 1. 1111(1 »ti'..ni; illvl»l,iii» ri.i- »nW. %W per inO; JINO |iir 1,0)11. TIIIC 1"AUK l'L()UAI< tllMl'ANV, I'lnvcr, (Niloriidu, IVIES llnnly KilKllsll Ivy, 2'.i-llnU. $2.50 por 100; villi's 10 III 12 liU'lifs long; line stock. Oak UiMve Urt'eiilioimc. Tuskegee, Aln. "llnnly Engll8b~lvy, 2-ln.7 *2 por 100; $in per 1.000; alu., $a per 100. U. Vincent, Jr. & Sons •t'i>.. White Marsli, Mil. LAUREL. Luunis rtTiisiis buslu's. .'{."k- to $1 eneh; stnntl- arrts. $7..'«i to ■'fin ra.li; pyiiimUis. $5 to $7.50 ■eoeh. Jiiilus lli-flus i\.., ItiitUerford^ N, J. LILACS. \.\ Incs. iK> t -Rrown , Ma rie Le Grays, COc <'n(*h; well sot with l)U-in., bud and bloom. $5.25 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- ington. N. J. _ Primroses, obconica alba and rosea, 2yi-inch, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Primula Malacoides, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots, $1.50 per 100. A very good bargain. 3kihn F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula obconica, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $8. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago^ Primula Chinensis, 20 varieties, best colors, 2yi-in. pots, $3 per 100. Express paid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Primula" Malacoides, 2%-in. strong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. PETUNIAS. Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Mash, McL POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. 2yi-in., $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias, 4-in., 15c, 20c and 23c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia . _ "I'oinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; ,$60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. "Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ROSES^^ RAMBLER ROSES for Easter forcing. AH pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant. Can travel safely now by freight. Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crimson Rambler and Flower of Fairfield. 4- inch at 35e; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75e and $1. Lai-ger sizes up to $2 each. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. Rose Ophelia, grafts, $35 per 100; $300 per 1,0110; own root, .$30 per 100; $250 per 1.000. Killarnev Brilliant, same price as above. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Easter roses. Lady Gay, 5-in.. $2.40 per doz.; Tausendscbon. 4-in., $1.80; 5-in.. $2.40; 6-ln., $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O, Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose nursery. Piuneberg, Germany. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfment, Write Us About It. 942 The American Florist. Nov. /J, FREE FUMIGATING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1913 25 Pounds free with each 100 Pound Bag. $3.00 en cars Mt. Vernon, N. Y. APHICIDE POWDER (TtTu^^?gSi°„rKind) CAUTION Seedsmen or Jobbers do nqt.sell our brands. Do not order or accept any fumigating tobacco from them represented as our To prevent imposition we have changed the name of brand from The Fumigating Kind to make; we sell direct to tjie grower. A P H I C I D We guarantee it to burn and give perfect satisfaction. PONA/DE R THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., Mt. Vernon, N. T. SALVIAS. Salvia Greggii, new, hardy, everblooming red flowering shrub. Write for prices. Baiter Bros. Co., Fort Worth, Tei. - SEEDS. Seeds, six superb new "Spencer" sweet peas: King White, Illuminator, Charm. Decora- tor, Orchid, Margaret Atlee. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. At- lee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ■ Seeds, Danish cauliflower, cabbage, and root seed. New Zealand garden peas. . Swedish seed grain. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara. C'al. Seeds. S. S. Skidelsty & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, garden, field and flower. 82-34 Dey St.. New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Robert Euist Co., Philadelphia. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, White Queen, the best cut flower snap out. Fine plants out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. SWAINSONA. Swainsona alba, strong 4-in., $10 per 100. HENEY SMITH, Grand Eapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Grand Rapids lettuce plants, carefully se- lected stock for forcing. Ready now a mH- lion seedlings so we can ship same day order is received. Send us your order or ask for sample. Danville Floral Co.. Danville, 111. Linnjeus Mos- For Sale — Strong pieplant divisions, and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ba?k Greenhouse Co^^_Onarga, 111. Vegetable plants, indoor transplanted Grand Rapids lettuce. $2.50 per 1,000. Andrew Akers, .Tohnstown, Pa, VERBENAS. Verbenas, J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAS. 4,000 field-grown Vinca variegata, 15 to 30 leads, a 5-inc'h pot full or can be divided. Our customers say: "best we ever bought," "grand," "we never saw such Vincas." $5 per 100. Woodbury & Woodbury, St. Johns, Micb. Field-grown Vinca Variegated and green, ex- cellent stock, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. __^ Vinca variegata, medium plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-ln., M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. per 100. Geo. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $4 per 100: No. 2. $2.50 per 100, Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. Violets. Princess of Wales. 3i^-inch pot plants, -W per lOr). A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St.. Cliicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., 10c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. ^ Umbrella plants, 2Vr-ln. pots, $2^ per 100. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. WALLFLOWERS. Wallflowers, big, fine plants, 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. ■ CARNATION, STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, _I11. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Gold letters. No. 1 size, 114-inch, $3 per 1,000; No. 4 size %-inch, $2.50 per 1,000. Pa- per Scriptwords, gold and purple, $1.50 per 100. Japanese air plants, $6 per 100 bunches. Stat- ice, 25c per pound. Magnolia leaves, red, green, bronze, $1.25 per carton of 1,000 leaves. Wax tissue paper, green, 24x36, $1.25 per ream of 480 sheets. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Lemon Oil Co.'s Standard insecticide, % pt., 25c; pint, 40c; qt., 75c; 1/3 gal., $1.25; gal,, ,$2; 5 gal., $9; 10 gals., $17.50. Lemon Oil Co., Dept, T, 420 W. Lexington St., Balti- more, Md. ^ ; Aphine, $1 per qt.. $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt., $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt., $3 per gaL Scallne, 75c per qt., $1.50 per gal.; 10 gals., $10. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- ning's Improved Iron Gutters. DiUer, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Pbiladelpbia. ^ ~JIak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, for florists and general greenhouse work. Write for further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long- Acre Building, New York City. "I'lower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nic. Krler's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, pottery, decorative greens, etc. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, 55c; by mail, 70c; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Richmond carnation supports. Also 'mum and rose stakes. Eagle Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford. London, England. Imported terra eotta grass heads. Partridge berry bowls, fish globes, imported tanks, aqua- rium ornaments. Nicholas Wapler, 28 War- ren street. New York. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass. Wizard Brand manures and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Bills Ave., Chicago. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Superior carnation staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass.^ Peerless Powder Blower, $4 from your job- ber or direct. Edw. B. McMorran & Co., 162 N. Clinton St., Chieago. . Glazing points, % and %, 40c per lb. 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., .$0. Randolph & Mc- Clements, 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Boiler tubes, new and 2nd hand pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe and Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jef- terson St., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000 75c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ^ • Florists' supplies, cape flowers, all colors; cycas leaves, metal designs, etc. A. Herr- mann, 404-412 East 34th St., New_York. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Raedleln Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Raflia, natural and colored. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Supplies of all kinds. H^ Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pertlline, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. ^^ Model extension carnation supports: Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, _N.__Y. ■ Gut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia^ Insurance service. Florian D. Wallace, In- surance Exchange Bldg., Chicago. _ ~6oia~iash,~assorted' sizes, $7 per 100. Bird remedies and supplies. Auburndale Goldfish Co., 1449 Madison St., Chicago. Florists' baskets. Send for $5 or $10 assort- ment. Raedleln Basket Co., 713-717 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. ■ The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 300 lbs. The H. A. StoothotE Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. _ Wire toothpicks, 10,000, $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. W. J. Cowee, Berlin,_N. Y^ ~ Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, eOc per 100; $5 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. /$>/?. The America n Florist. 943 Christmas Present GET ONE FOR YOUR BOILER Piping Gets Hotter We have one of your special Ereenhouse Generators, and it does the work irj a very satisfactory manner. We have noticed that file returns are much hotter than Ihey were with the old snivity system. We intend to install tlenerators on all our heating systems tlie coming season. J. D. Cockcrolt. Northport, L. I.. N. Y. The Kroescliell Generator— It speeds up circnlation Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing dallas, Tex. The Dallas Floral Co. served sliced watermelon and cold drinks during the summer, an innovation which proved very popular. This firm also handles candy and finds that it goes very well with a line of flowers and plants. Local florists are doing a good busi- ness. The floral displays at the state fair were fully up to the standard and attracted much attention. The fair was visited by 700,000 people. The Brown-Dawson Co. has finished remodeling its store, which is now one of the best appointed in the state. The Lang Floral Co. has built a new front to its store, making it very at- tractive. N. Montgomery, Ala. The cities of the south are making rapid strides, not only in the dispos- ing of flowers, but in producing them as well. The latter has become true since they have come to realize that to grow good stock one must have good facilities and equipment. The outcome of it has been that some modern ranges of glass are now seen. Among them, worthy of note, is the range of the Rosemont Gardens of this city. Business with them, of late, has been exceedingly good and from the condition of the stock they are well prepared to take care of the ever in- creasing business. L. r*»^i Send for This Handy Hand Book tT was the first, and is still the best, greenhouse book published that lists, describes, and illus- trates the hundred and one things you and I continually want. I have one of them hanging up in our work room so "the boys" can have it there all the time to refer to. There is another one in the top drawer of my desk — and woe be unto anyone who takes it out and forgets to return it! So you just take my advice and send for it, the very next mail. Don't bother to write a letter — send a postal saying ''I want a Handy Hand Book". It will come all right. P. S. — This Handy Hand Book has over a hundred pages If the one you now have is the 64 pager, it isn't complete. Write and get one that is. Lord & Burnham Company FACTORIES: Irvliigton, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111, SALES OFFICES: New York Boston Kiiladelplua 42nd St. Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Rochester, Granite Bldg. Ctiicago Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Toronto, 12 Queen St., E. Toothpicks I tl.TS: 50,000 17.50. Mannfaotared by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealen. KOMADA BROTHERS Manufectorers of All Kinds of Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. 1008 Vine Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Telephone. Keystone Telephone. Any Wire Design at Short Notice. Write for our new Catalogne. A STIC A U5EITN0W> F.O. PIERCE CD. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. 944 The American Florist. Nov. i§. Fall Spraying Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, and all hardy stock susceptible to scale and other insects should be thoroughly sprayed before freezing weather sets in. SCALINE ■will cleanse your trees and shrubs of San Jose, Oyster Shell and other bard scale, red spider, larvae of tne aphis, grub of the locust borer, and other insect pests which secrete themselves in the crevices of the bark durmg the dormant season. SCALINE is composed of a high grade of petroleum and the properties of the well known fungicide. FUNGINE; mixes readily without agitation; is used at a strength of one part to twenty parts water; containing no sediment, can be applied through the finest spray nozzle and requires no drenching of the plants, but simply misting them, to get effective results. GaUon, $1.50; 10 gallons, $10.00; 50 gallons, $37.50. We answer inquiries. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. APHINE NIKOTIANA FUNGINE VERMINE British Distributors: British fi American Fertilizing Co. Uverpool, England. A Word to the Wise From FOLEY Some few months ago my many good friends were advised of my temporary inability to properly handle business entrusted with me on account of track elevation. It now affords me great pleasure to advise you that the latch string will hang out as in "ye olden times," at our new location, where we expect to be shipping goods about January 1st, 1914, We are now ready to make you estimates, sketches and suggestions. Kindly write us advising your requirements. Thanking my old friends for many favors shown in the past and asking a continuance of same in future, I remain. Yours truly, PHILIP J, FOLEY. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. 00. 31st St, and Spaulding Ave. CHICAGO Weldon, Pa. — J. F. Birmingham has purchased the florist business former- ly owned by the late Edward D. Droun, Mr. Birmingham's former em- ployer. Mekfokd, Mass. — Edward Casey, the flve-year-old son of Florist D. J. Casey and wife, has been entered in the $150,000 health and beauty contest at the Panama-Pacific exposition. Alton, III.^ — George Madsen, 'pro- prietor of the Alton Floral Co., was severely injured while working with the boiler at his heating plant re- cently. At last reports he was con- fined to his bed. SPECIAL fiREENBOCSE FERTILIZERS FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and manufactured by men who have made a life study of FL O WER S—FR UITS— VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS In This Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors— and Fertilization is our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer Direct from the Manufacturer Especially prepared to meet your Individual requirements? We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food, put up in one pound tins and five pound bags— a splendid side line for florists operating their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for further particulars. CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., Long Acre Building, New York City Factory and Laboratory, FARMINGDALE, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, CANTONSVILLE, MD. Experimental Farm, FARMINGDALE, N. J. Well Rotted Horse Manure Descriptive Folder and Prices upon Application. DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equalled, as it is nutritious, immediate, con- venient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs, each. Sold by New York Stable Manure Co. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. 3. NIKOTEEN 30 °lo FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40 ""I Strength o Strength Ask yonr dealer for it FOR FUMIGATING Guaraoteed under the Insecticide Act of 1910, U. S, No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. ^^kM SECTICI) Gaaranteed under the Insecticide Act, 1910 Serial Mo. 3:il. Save your plants and trees. Just ih« thing for Green- house and Outdoor use. Destroys Mealy Bur, Brown and White Scale, Thrips, Red Spider, Black and Green fly. Mites, Antg, Inaecta on Rose bushes. Carnations, etc., without injury to plants and without odo»*. Used accord- ing to directions our Standard Insecticide will prevent ravages on your crops by insects. Non-poisonous and harmless to user and plant. Leading Seedsmen and Florists have used it v^ith wonderful results. Destroys Lice in Poultry Houses, Fleas on Doga and all Domestic Pests. Excellent as a wash for doga and other animals — relieves mange. Effective where others fail. For sale by Seedsmen and Florists' .Supply Houses. If you cannot obtain this from your Supply House, write uh direct. i Pin! - 25c; Pin! - 40c; Quart - ■ 75c i Gallon. $1.25; Gallon, - $2.00; 5 Gallon Can, • $9.00 10 Gallon Cao. - $17.50 Dilute with water 30 to 60 parts. Lemon Oil Company DepL T. 420 W. Leihgloii Street - - Baltimore, Mi Directions on every packaere. "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." (The Fruit Grower, London.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, includingr the following; New York-Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiff Horticultural Co.. W. E. Marshall & Co., Stumpp & Walter Co.. J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons. Chicaio— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R, & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas I. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. PlttSbur^-W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by ClayA Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. 19^3- The American Florist. 945 PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the limi; to BCt Cattle Manure into your bunch and pottinK soil. Its oecuiiar action and effect cannot be had with anythinir else. Splendid quality being packed riK'ht now. Order today. TBE PILVERIZED MANURE CO., PULVERIZfcD :BK/iNb TlflNURES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't afford to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strenKth. weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO Finely Ground PHOSPHATE ROCK Agricnitural Limestone BONE MEAL And Other Fertilizers Write us for prices. Prairie State Pliospliate Go. 14 East Jackson Boulevard CHICAGO, lU. Mention the American Florist when writing ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: ^ou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replying" to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist wnen writing EVERYTHING IN FERTiLiZERS. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Hose, Wire, Twine, Pipe, Fittings, Tools, Glass. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 ELLIS AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll SU, NEW TOKK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novellties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing A. tlERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Iveaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 E8sf 34Hi Sf. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing WHEN YOU BUY— GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF UN'i'QUALED FUEL ECONOMY' GREEN H0U5E BOILER ^^^^l HOT Vj^ KROESCHELL BROS. CO.,*^St Street m. Indispensable in tlie Garden. Thomson's VINE, PLANT ud VEGETABLE Manure Unrivalled for vines, tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering, foliage and fruit bearing plants; vegetables, lavfns, etc. Has stood the test of 3fl years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Kkinure, \n Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities; liberal terms to retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets, etc. to sole makers. Write for prices, etc. Tweed Vineyards, '' Clovensford, Scotland Wm.Tiiomson&Sons,^*" This is but ONE of those famous '*I«©©vll" Olaaifia Cutters that the skilled glazier uses: and if the glazier uses it you should also. You want to cut your glass as quickly and satisfactorily as the skilled glazier does. He has no breakage because he always insists on Red Devil" glass cutters. We want to convince you that genuine "Bed Devil" glass cutters have no equal, so send us five 2c stamps and one sample of No. 023 "Red Devil" shown above will be sent you postpaid. (We make over 3000 different "Red Devil" Tools.) SMITH fi HEMENWAY CO., - ■ 501 Chambers St., New York, U. S. A. 946 The American Florist. Nov. /J, This Budding Knife Free The Unrivaled Henkel Knife Shown Above Ivory Handle and Fine English Steel Blade will be mailed absolutely free to anyone sending in Two New Subscriptions to The American Florist, the new subscribers being persons in the trade or trade employes. This knife cannot be bought anywhere for less than $1.25 and most dealers will probably ask more for it, as the price of ivory has been advanced recently. Send Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order for $2.00 with the names and addresses of two New Subscribers (persons in the trade, as Florists, Seedsmen or Nurserymen, or their Employes) and we will send them the paper for one year after receipt of subscriptions. With Canadian orders it will be necessary to send $4.00 with two new subscriptions and $5.00 with two new subscriptions from other foreign countries. The request for the knife must be made when sending in the subscriptions, giving name and address of person to whom the knife is to be sent. The knife will be mailed absolutely free if the sender of the New Subscriptions complies with the above instructions. This offer is good now for present orders. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Siebert's Zinc GlasinB Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive, 5i and \ inch. Perlb. 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-ibs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago New York. Providence, R. I. BUSINESS GROWING BETTER. During the past month the trade has been very quiet, but is now stead- ily picking up and coming back to the busy times again. The market at the present time seems to be filled up with chrysanthemums, mostly the smaller varieties. Carnations are getting bet- ter every day. Hallowe'en kept almost everyone on the jump, yellow chrysan- themums being in demand and a very good sale on violets. November 8 was the best Saturday that we have had in a good while, chrysanthemums being the popular flower and ranging in price from $1.00 to $3.50 and $4.00 a dozen. "Violets are running exception- ally fine this week. NOTES. Miss Willard is cutting the first Pa- per White narcissi of the season at her greenhouses on Massachusetts ave- nue. She is also cutting some very fine cattleyas. M. Macnair has just had his two de- livery wagons painted a very light green and they are among the finest of their kind in town. T. O'Connor had the decorations for the coming-out party of Miss Dorothy Allen at Proebel Hall, Wednesday. H. A. Burlingame's violets are just coming in and are looking fine, having good flower and stem. T. J. Johnson Co. had the decora- tions for the Bliss tea at the Churchill House last Tuesday. James Crawshaw of Barrington Cen- ter is cutting some very fine Aspara- gus plumosus. There were some very, pretty Hal- lowe'en windows among the florists downtown. F. Macrea has two houses of Easter lilies that are in fine shape. Albert Holcher is cutting some very fine chrysanthemums. T. M. The principle of Sunlight Double Glass Sask — two layers of glass instead of one ; dry air space between Sunlight Double Glass Sash Always Pay — — whether used on cold frames, hot-beds or on the inex- pensive 11 X 12 feet Sunlight Double Glazed Greenhouse. No mats and boards They eliminate the need to use mats and shutters because the air space be- tween the two layers of glass affords better protection. They save half the labor But the greatest advantage is to the plants. They get all the light. They grow steadily and are stocky as well as extremely early. Inexpensive greenhouse Theinexpensive Sunlight DoubleGlazed Greenhouse is 11 x 12 feet in size and may be extended to any length in multiples of three feet. The roof and sides are covered with Sunlight Sash and they may be readily removed for repairs or cleaning or for use on cold-frames or hot-beds. A wide greenhouse of the old type cannot be advantageously double-glazed. This Sunlight house is needed in every garden. It may be at- tached to the residence. You owe it to your interest to get the Sunlight literature at once. Write for these two books today One is a book by Prof. Massey, an au- thority on hot-bed a7td cold-frame gar- dening, and the other is our free catalog. They are full of valuable facts. The cata- log is free. If you want Prof. Massey's booklet, enclose 4c in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway Louisville, Ky. tlllllllilllli CHARLESTON, S. D.— C. W. New- man, the local florist, and family have returned from a visit to Germany and other European countries. ST. Louis, Mo. — The management of Shaw's Garden will open the new greenhouses this month. Two new palms have been received from D. S. Brown, Kirkwood. North Yakima, Wash. — The horti- cultural department was one of the most successful features of the state fair this year. Cuyahoga, falls, O. — The Summit County Horticultural Society held its October meeting at the home of E. A. Prior. About 115 members were pres- ent. t9^3- The American Florist. 947 MOREHEAD Wichita. Kan. New Orleans, La. (Greenhouse Heating is a perplcxink' question to all lloriats except those using IVforehead Steam Traps HAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must Install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in irreenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction bas been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock. Ontario San Francisco The Garland fireenhouse Mfg. Co. of DES FLAINES, ILL. is ready to furnish your Greenhouse Material at attractive prices. The large stock on hand, we want to move it quick. Let us estimate or call on you. Which shall it be ? Just drop a card to Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Go. DES PLAINES, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Ireer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easr and tme^, becanse both bevela are on the same tide. Can^t twist and break ! the elass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No riehti or leftt. The Peerless Glazing Point U patented. No others like^ It. Order from youi dealer/ or direct ftom ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. , HENST A. SBEEB J T14 Oheitnnt Street^ FhUadelpUk. Trade Directory or THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not Set liardl, will not run in hot. nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO KING GREENHOUSES Are built in all sizes and styles to meet every requirement. There is a type of construction for elaborate houses like the one in the picture above — THE KING CHANNEL BAR HOUSE Then there are the big vegetable houses covering two or three acres— THE KING IRON FRAMERS For everyday use all florists should know the many advantages of the KING IMPROVED FLAT RAFTER AND KING PIPE RAFTER POST OR TRUSS GREENHOUSES the strong, sunny houses easy to heat and easy to work. KING IDEAL BOILERS burn soft coal, are smokeless and save 1-3 your coal bill. Send us a postal and see why our customers say that if it's a greenhouse or greenhouse accessory, it should be a KING— the best buy on the market. Tell us what you want. Write for information and designs today KING CONSTRUCTION OdyNo. tonawanda,n.y. -All the Sunlight, All Day House" GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDliE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. KRIER BOILERS Smoke Burner— Self reeding— For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Wori, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., CHICAGO. 948 The American Florist. Nov. i§. "Has Them All Beat" For Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine and Boiler Worics. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special , Green- house Catalog. GliicagQ House Wrecking Go. SSth and Iron Sis., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing MATS We make not only the most practical but the cheapest Hotbed and Coldframe Mats on the market A larg^e per cent of our orders come from gar- deners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana. Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Maine. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Virginia, West Vir- ginia and Pennsylvania. Also in British Colum- bia and Ontario, Can. Send for Circnlar. Walts Bros., Kerrmoor, Pa. 44 r9f You Should Worry- If you don't BULB your greenhouses with Hooker's Old English Liquid Putfy Made as good as possible and sold as low as possible QUALITY GREENHOUSE GLASS You will save money if you obtain oxa prices before you buy Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most dtirable White Paint for this purpose. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOI/ESAIvB GLASS, PAINTS AND PUTTY Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boidevard, f*t%it*s%nn Monroe 4994. Near Des Plalnes St. V»IiI**MJ|W Auto. 32107. Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress We are SPECIALISTS in this line, having^ been practically the first to sell to the trade. Get the valnc of our long experience. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Rock-bottom prices. Pecky Cypress, because of its durability, is the only wood now being used for greenhouse benches. Will ship in any quantity, carload or less. Drop Siding, Ship Lap, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Everything in Lumber. Write for prices. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. "cHiS^lSSr nunill wwiiikkw kwiiiwbit wwi i,.D. Phones: Uncoln 410 and 41X EAGLE MACHINE WORKS SICHMOND, INO. Exclusive manufacturers of the "RICHMOND CARNATION SUPPORT Under Patent issued April 4th, 1911. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. ^ ^-IXXGtl. AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, AU Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heatingr. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog-. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. fICleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP BEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing The Ameeigan Flomst Mmerica is "the Prow of the UbsseI; there may be mere comfart Mmidships, but we are the Erst tn taucb Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 22, 1913. No. 1329 The American Florist Established 1SS5. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St,, Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhae, Boston, Mass,, President; Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.. Vice-President: John Young, S3 W. 28th St.. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers-Elect — Theodore Wirth, Minne, apolis, Minn., President: P. Welch, Boston- Mass,, Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer, Next annual convention at Boston. Mass,, August. 1914, opening the 18th. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland. O., January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y., President; A. F. J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition New York, March, 1914. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn.. President: Roet. Pyle, Westgrove, Pa.. Vice-President: Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Indianap- olis, Ind., 1914. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111,, Secretary, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-eighth annual convention to be held at St. Louis. Mo., 1914. M. P. Brazil, St. Louis, President-Elect: Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111,, Sec'y-Treasurer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Nextannual meeting Newburgh, N. Y., Augus 1914. Harry S, Richards, Chicago, President: J. J, Levison Brooklyn, N Y.', Secretarty Treasurer. PANAMA=PACIFIC EXPOSITION. Horticulture at Panama-Pacific Exposition. The key-note to the exhibits that will be asembled at the Panama-Pa- cific International Exposition to be held in San Francisco in 1915, will be coincident with the significance of the event it celebrates. This Is to be a contemporary, and not an historical exposition. It will celebrate the com- pletion of an undertaking acknowl- edged to be man's greatest endeavor in modern times. It is an event of to- day— the exhibits will tell the story of today. Insofar as it is possible, they will be educational along practi- cal lines, the desire being to present the horticultural industry from the standpoint of its increased economical value to the uses of mankind. The presence of beauty in our surroundings has come to be regarded as a neces- sary adjunct to our fullest develop- ment; fruits and nuts have been proved to have great food and therapeutic value. These factors in large part depending on the progressiveness of the horticultural industry and the ac- tivity of its workers, it is desirable to have these phases relating to our phys- ical and mental development brought to the immediate attention of the pub- lic. By exhibiting the sanitary han- dling of the fruit product and thereby encouraging the consumption of great- er quantities of fruits and nuts; in showing by a display of flowers and ornamentals intelligently handled how easily beauty may be included in life's routine; in creating additional inter- est in orchard cultivation by present- ing exhibits of nursery stock par ex- cellence, a new mental appreciation of horticulture is created and a need is established, the fulfillment of the mar- ket demand of which means more business in all branches of the indus- try. Conforming with this idea it has been and will be the aim of the de- partment of horticulture to seek those exhibits that will reveal to the visitor at the exposition what has been ac- complished by the horticulturist in the past ten years. Originators of new varieties of fruits and flowers, that have passed the experimental stage and give assurance of practical com- mercial value, will receive every en- couragement to exhibit the results of their endeavors. Interested by the of- fer of a trophy cup of the value of $1,000 for the finest unnamed seedling rose exhibited at the exposition, cre- ators of other flowers and new fruits have intimated the desire to display their originations, and the exhibits, now promised and in prospect, are well worth the serious consideration and study of every horticulturist who keeps abreast of the times. Such workers as Myrtle Shepherd Francis, Albert Etter, Prof, and Mrs. Cockerell, Carl Purdy, Luther Burbank and An- ton Zvolanek will be represented. One of these exhibits will be so arranged as to show the practical demonstra- tion of the phenomena of Mendelian segregation. In keeping with the movement tending to the improvement of producing stock, which every year gains new impetus and becomes of more importance to the nurseryman, as well as his customer, the exhibit of standard varieties will be as com- plete as it is possible to make it. This pertains to nursery stock, as well as the product. The Palace of Horticulture (now be- ing constructed) is the most magnifi- cent building of the kind in which horticulture has been housed at any exposition. It is situated immediately to the left of the main entrance, fac6s what is known as the South Gardens, which will be the main horticultural endeavor of the landscape gardening department, affiording it the most prominent and individual location of any building on the grounds. It will be crowned by the largest glass dome ever erected. The Palace of Horticul- ture will be as prominently in the eyes of the people at night as during the daytime by reason of the scheme for its illumination. Contrary to the general custom, it will not be illum- inated from the exterior but entirely from the interior, rotating color giv- ing the great glass dome the effect of an ever-changing opal. It is antici- pated that this will be the main il- luminating feature of the exposition and in this wise will give added impor- tance to the department as a whole. The building will be divided into two sections, the conservatory and 950 The American Florist. Nov. 22, that in which will be installed those exhibits pertaining to practical horti- culture. The conservatory will be ar- ranged to accept exhibts requiring temperatures varying from 45 to 80 degrees. There is every prospect from present indications that this section will contain a very unusual aggrega- tion of tropical and indoor plants. The interest now manifested extends to all parts of the world. The exhib- its in practical horticulture will em- brace all phases of that section of the industry. A fully equipped fruit can- ning establishment will be in operation, showing the sanitary way in which fruit is prepared and canned. Every step of the process will be shown. A seed packing establishment, orange packing house, olive presses in opera- tion and exhibits of tools required in the culture of trees and manipulation of the crops will be shown. The Land- scape Gardening Department, under the direction of John McLaren, will exemplify the spirit of California in the plan which he will pursue in em- bellishing the exposition grounds, fol- lowing the color arrangement which will be in accordance with the general scheme originated by Jules Guerin and which necessitates the using of masses of color throughout the term of the exposition, and while this will possi- bly not permit the using of a great variety of plants, it will afford a splen- did study of landscape gardening ef- fect which will contain many new and interesting features. It is the desire of the management of the exposition that San Francisco be made the objective point for the conventions of all societies during the year 1915. The chief value of an ex- position being educational, it will af- ford the delegates to such a conven- tion the privilege of inspecting the finest achievements in their particular line, in exhibits presented by those most interested in the subject, mak- ing possible full and comprehensive arguments with the visual illustration for comparison. To further this pur- pose the exposition has established a bureau of conventions and societies whose duty it shall be to secure and provide accommodations for such con- ventions. A magnificent auditorium is being erected for this purpose and in It there will be accommodations for all sizes of assemblies. "With the hearty co-operation of the florists and florist associations in America, the in- ternational meeting could be held to great advantage in San Francisco. It is hoped also and seems entirely feasi- ble that suflicient inducement may be offered to the National Association of Nurserymen and the American Seed Trade Association to have their mem- bers make the exposition city their headquarters in 1915. It is not to be supposed that because the exposition is held in California, where horticulture is such an impor- tant asset, that as a state it will be given an undue advantage. Rather, the extreme favorableness of the cli- mate will be a really greater asset to the visitor, since it affords him a greater cultural advantage than he has ever had at any exposition. The absence of extreme cold eradicates any fear of winter-killing and assures the safe planting of all shrubs and flowers susceptible to frost, enabling the plant to attain its highest perfection. The advisory committee of the De- partment of Horticulture has done much to broaden the scope of the work, its members being active work- ers in all lines of horticulture. It consists of : A. F. J. Baur, secretary the American Carnation Society, Indi- anapolis, Ind. ; J. P. Brown, secretary International Society of Arboriculture, Carney, Ala.; Harry A. Bunyard, sec- retary American Sweet Pea Society, New York; C. P. Close, secretary So- ciety for Horticultural Science, Col- lege Park, Md.; M. C. Ebel, secretary National Association of Gardeners, Madison, N. J.; David Fairchild, presi- dent American Breeders' Association, Washington, D. C; Bertrand H. Farr, president American Peony Society, Reading, Pa.; L. Merton Gage, secre- tary Ameri'can Gladiolus Society. South Design For Recent Busch Funeral. By Reynolds & Stoeltins, St. Louis. Mo. Natick, Mass.; L. A. Goodman, presi- dent American Pomological Society, Kansas City, Mo.; Frank E. Gorrell, secretary National Canners' Associa- tion, Washington, D. C; Fred. E. Grover, secretary National Association of Retail Nurserymen, Rochester, N. Y.; Benj. Hammond, secretary the American Rose Society, Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y.; H. C. Irish, secretary the National Council of Horticulture, St. Louis, Mo.; C. W. Johnson, secre- tary Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica, Morgan Park, 111.; C. E. Kendel, secretary American Seed Trade Asso- ciation, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, secretary Ladies' Society of American Florists, Detroit, Mich.; J. B. Pilkington, president American As- sociation of Nurserymen, Portland, Ore.; Chas. H. Totty, chairman, New York Flower Show, Madison, N. J.; J. B. Wight, secretary National Nut Growers' Association, Cairo, Ga.; Dr. J. F. Wilson, ex-secretary National Nut Growers' Association, Waycross, Ga.; John Young, secretary Society of American Florists, New York. As prime movers in the progressive thought which is dominating horti- culture at the present time their in- terested co-operation assures for the industry the best presentation it has ever had at any exposition. The at- tendance of a great exposition is nec- essarily a cosmopolitan gathering, and being cosmopolitan, it accords a great and comprehensive field for advertis- ing. From a business standpoint no producer can afford to be absent, from a patriotic standpoint as a citizen he should not fail to be present. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Broken Column and Eagle at Busch Funeral. In the illustration which accom- panies this article is shown a good ex- ample of high-class floral designing. The broken column and eagle is by the Reynolds & Stoelting Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo., and was used at the funeral of Adolphus Busch, the millionaire brewer of that city. The free standing full eagle was made of golden Italian wheat and cream-colored immortelles, the bill and feet wrapped with cream- colored baby ribbon. The column was six feet in length and was made of white immortelles, broken with shirred white satin four inches wide, and sea air ferns. It was overdraped with Killarney roses and lavender chrysan- themums. The inscription was "To the Memory of One Beloved by All." Miami Floral Co. Opening'. The Miami Floral Co.. of Dayton, O., one of the most progressive firms in the trade, held its formal opening Thursday, November 6, and Sunday, November 9. The establishment was thronged with visitors both days, the Sunday opening being held to accom- modate those whose work made it impossible to attend the first day. The firm met the crowds at the car lines in automobiles, transported them to the conservatories and furnished free en- tertainment. The Miami Co. started business only 10 years ago, in 190.3, with but three greenhouses. There are now more than 20 large buildings and all the standard flowers and plants, as well as many rare varieties, are grown well and pofitably. The com- pany is a firm believer in advertising and is not afraid to purchase space in the daily papers of Dayton for display. J. W. Rogers, formerly superintendent of the city parks of Cincinnati, O., has charge of the greenhouses, and has made an enviable record. The store manager is Al. Kramer, prominent in his home town as a member of the city council and leader in public af- fairs. Both Mr. Rogers and Mr. Kra- mer are highly qualified for their posi- tions, and under their charge the firm is certain to become better known than it is already. Thanksgiving Delivery Labels. The florist with a shipping and de- livery trade is very liable to run out of address labels when business be- comes brisk at any special season, and it is well to look into the stock now and order a new supply to cover the busy season close at hand. When there is occasion to use shipping la- bels they are needed in a hurry, and I9I3- The American Florist. 951 PALACE OF HORTICULTURE, PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION, SAN FRANCISCO, 1915. Opening February 20— Closing; December 4 there is no time to print them. For the purpose of florists, wholesale and retail, there is no more serviceable article than the Red Rose Leaf label adopted by the S. A. F., with the legend "Fresh Flowers" in large white lettering. This is a very attractive label and the size commonly used is 6%x4y2 inches. All special sizes can be made according to order. The American Florist Co., 440 South Dear- born street, Chicago, supplies the above size printed in two colors, red and black, on good gummed paper, your business card and the leaf, at $4.50 per thousand, 500 for $2.85. This label is known to express and railroad men all over the country and they fully understand the perishable nature of packages bearing this label and de- liver them quickly to avoid the costly risk of losses caused by delay. when the sun is very warm and gen- erates heat, also when there is much dampness in the houses. This variety is subject to this defect and the only remedy is by shading v/hen the sun is very warm and to keep as much air in the houses as possible consis- tent with outside temperature. ELMER D. Smith. PLANT NOTES. Diseased Chrysanthemum. Ed. American Florist : I shall be greatly obliged if you can give me any information regard- ing the disease that is shown on the enclosed chrysanthemum bloom. The affected variety, Hirondelle, is grow- ing in a house along with about 300 other plants, made up of such kinds as Mrs. Jerome Jones, Merry Jane, W. R. Brock, Charles Razer, Mrs. W. E. Kelly, etc. Hirondelle, the affected variety, is planted in different parts of the house in the benches, also in pots, and every .flower is affected. The plants are the picture of health and vigor, as can be seen by the foliage; not a single bloom of any of the other varieties is touched. A. A. The bloom of Hirondelle received from "A. A." is not infested with disease. It is simply a case of damp- ing or burning of petals. This oc- curs with a great many varieties Cinerarias. As fast as these plants require it they should be repotted and shifted to larger-sized pots. They are growing rapidly and should receive no check or they will become stunted. Keep them in a cool temperature, that they may be strong and sturdy, and above all things now do not crowd them, but space them out often; when the leaves begin to touch go over the bench and space them out. These plants are beautiful in early spring if well grown but if they become crowded and get drawn they are but poor specimens. When the large plants begin to show their buds, if they are in as large pots as can be easily handled a watering of liquid manure will help them finish their flowers. They are strong grow- ers and great feeders and where the pots are full of roots will need a little stimulant. Constant watchfulness for aphis is required in growing these plants. Frequent fumigations will be necessary or standing on tobacco stems will keep the insect in check. Lily of the Valley. It is often remarked that it is sur- prising more florists do not force lily of the valley for the holidays. While the forcing of this flower throughout the season had much better be left to those who make a specialty of it. for the demand during the winter is not at all steady, and for the smalleJ grower to attempt to grow his supply would be hazardous and probably re- sult in so much waste that he would lose in the end. But well grown pots of lily of the valley at Christmas will always be disposed of and there ia more or less demand for the cut blooms at that time, and a small amount can be grown and a good prof- it obtained. Well selected cold-storage pips are necessary — it would not pay to attempt to grow the freshly import- ed stock— and a place in the green- house where the pipes can be enclosed and the pots kept dark with a temper- ature of 80° maintained. It is not necessary to build an enclosure of wood, for bagging or old carpeting may be hung under a bench and shelves provided that will enclose a space large enough to grow what pots may be required. Three weeks with cold storage pips in this kind of an en- closure will bring it in on time, but the inexperienced grower had better take a little longer and if the flowers come too early as soon as the bells form the pots can be moved into a cool house and they will be much im- proved: in fact, they should have a few days in the light to give the foli- age proper color. When the pips are received the roots should be cut so that they can be placed in the 'shal- low bulb pans, and then planted in clean sand, the tops of the pips being just even with sand with a dozen pips m a four-inch pan or 25 in a six-inch pan. Water with warm water to set- tle the sand about the pips, and if they stand above the sand when it settles fill in to the top of the pips, and then place the pans in the warm enclosure. Keep the sand wet and always water at a temperature as warm as the en- closure. When the flowers begin to 952 The American Florist. Nov. 22, show, care should be taken not to wet them when watering. As soon as the first bells begin to open place them in a partly shady location in a little cool- er temperature and in a day or two they can be placed in full sunlight in a house with a temperature of 60 de- grees. They will then harden up nice- ly and keep longer. then if found advisable a little drop in the temperature can be allowed, but it is far better to do this gradually and not subject the plants to too sud- den a variation. The plants should now be all neatly tied to a stake and, as before remarked, the neater the stake the better the appearance of the plant. It always has seemed strange AZALEAS AT :.VAUGHAN'S GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Azaleas. Keep the azaleas well spaced out as they begin to come into flower. The buds should be swelling rapidly and beginning to show color by early De- cember. Never allow the plants to suffer for water and where any are shipped out or carried i.ito the resi- dences they should be well watered before being taken out of the green- house. All plants that are sent away should be safely covered, and with azaleas it must be taken into con- sideration that they have been grown in a very warm temperature, and they chill easily. Plants that are forced as hard as these are to have them for the holidays are damaged very quick- ly if they get chilled, even if they do not get frost-bitten. We have known azalea plants to look all right when undone, but the blooms wilted and never came out. Six to eight thick- nesses of newspaper with a heavy out- side paper should always be used m doing up these plants and more if the weather is severe. If the plants are not far advanced enough to have them in for Christmas a little higher temperature will be required, for to have them in at that date is a neces- sity in order to get the best price. Wa- tering or syringing with warm water will assist some, but we do not like to do this unless absolutely necessary to get them in on time. Plants that are too far advanced can be moved into a cooler house, which will greatly benefit them for house culture. Poinsettias. The plants are now forming their showy bracts and the worries of the grower are nearly at an end, for if they have come through to this time in good condition the disposal of the plants and flowers is all that remains. Until the highly colored leaves have attained their full size, however, the same equal temperature should be maintained and to us that a grower will spend time and money in producing a crop and then spoil the appearance or the best sale of the plant by using a cheap ill- looking auxiliary in attempting to save a penny. These plants can be disposed of at a good remunerative price if properly handled, and nice-looking, painted stakes can be afforded. The plants grown for cut blooms should be kept tied erect that they may have straight stems. In the cutting and marketing of these blooms much dis- appointment and failure has been ex- perienced by many growers, the bracts wilting very soon after cutting and where this occurs they never recover. Some growers place the stems on a red hot coal immediately after they are cut and thus seal the end. Others plunge the stems in hot water, and both are said successfully to prevent wilting. Another plan is to wrap the blooms in wet newspapers, similarly to the manner of handling cut adiantums, and then placing the stems in deep jars of water. It will be found neces- sary to adopt one of these or some other method to prevent the blooms from wilting or many will be lost. THE EXHIBITIONS. Ohio HorticiUtural Society. One of the best and greatest fall exhibitions in the history of Cleveland horticulture was that of the Ohio Hor- ticultural Society at the Wigmore Col- iseum, in that city, November 13-14. The building was well fitted for a show of this kind, and the arrange- ment as a whole was very beautiful and attractive. The vistors were en- raptured with the scene that spread before them as they entered the por- tals of the structure which housed this remarkable display, and words of pleased surprise were heard on all sides. Huge window boxes filled with pompon chrysanthemums and trailing vines served to prepare the lover of nature for the still greater treat that followed. The 64,000 square feet of floor space was used with fine effect, and the 64 large pillars lent them- selves naturally to the scheme of dec- oration, being united for the time with long green Homan garlands of leaves and greens which reached from one to another until all were connected. The individual exhibits were all of a very high order, and to choose the display of greatest merit would be a task of no mean proportions. In fact, it would probably be impossible to say which was really the most worthy, as there were many which excelled in their own special class. In addition to the competitive displays POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA. Vp/J. The American Florist. 953 special attention Is called to several entries which were of more than or- dinary merit and which added mate- rially to the success of the show. Probably the most striking example of these was the pictorial arrange- ment shown by the J. M. Gasser Co., of Cleveland. The rare taste, the ar- tistic feeling expressed and the intrin- sic beauty of this exhibit made it worthy of the highest praise. The picture was in a gold frame about 14 feet each way, black velvet 'Jsack- Boddy for the originality and com- pleteness of detail. The exhibit of baskets by Westman & Getz attracted considerable attention, the display be- ing beautiful and varied. The following exhibits also attracted their full share of attention : A booth by the Lord & Burnham Co., New York; Kroeschell Bros. Co., boilers and supplies; picture display of backyard gardens and school gardens carried on by the city for the benefit of the children; canned goods, vegetables, etc., OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S FALL SHOW, CLEVELAND, NOVEMBER 13-15. ground; the back arranged in tree form with ferns and grasses at the base, while orchids, seemingly growing in their natural state, made a picture wonderfully beautiful and realistic. A large vase filled with palms, cro- tons and ferns shown by Kirchners' of Cleveland presented an excellent ex- ample of this form of decorating and is to lie highly commended. A dis- play of auracarias, cyclamens and Pan- danus Veitchii by G. M. Naumann & Son was very good. An extremely fine exhibit of nephrolepis plants in many varieties and sizes, all in the pink of condition, shown by the F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. T., were excellent. J. A. Peterson of "Westwood, Cincin- nati, exhibited a begonia with bronze foliage that appears to be most prom- ising. He also showed a group of dec- orative plants containing a large Pandanus Victoria surrounded by Dra- c£ena Massangeana and Asplenium Ni- dus, which was a grand thing; also a new seedling begonia, Cincinnati type. The new rose Ophelia was shown by the B. G. Hill Co.* Rich- mond Ind. The blooms were fine and well grown and it looks like a very promising rose. As an educational feature the minia- ture landscape by City Forester John Boddy is an example of what can be done with home grounds if properly instructed. It was complete in every detail from the boxwood hedge at the front to the shrubbery and miniature trees in the extreme rear. The dis- play included a model home lighted by electricity, gravel walks, garage, au- tomobile, summer cottage, grape arbor, fountain, vegetable garden, lawn, and conservatory, a home and grounds that attracted everyone who attended the show, and much credit is due llr. by local gardeners and truck farmers; the Chamberlain Haber Co. display of Chester agricultural sprayer; Wm. Wolt, pipe clamps; the Bate Evapora- tor; H. G. Dreyer's ornamental iron and wire floral stands; Joseph H. Dod- son, exhibit of bird houses, etc.; Chas. F. Irish Co., tree experts; Grasselli Chemical Co. The following were Cleveland ex- hibitors in the home and vacant gar- den show : M. D. Schultz, 7006 Con- rad avenue; S. E. Dill, 5622 Dibble avenue; Mrs. Chas. Kreas, 1795 West Fifty-second street; Mrs. Chas. Beuh- ler, 2408 West Thirty-eighth street; Wm. Bldwek, 6008 Otto court; A. J. Brickel, 17!)2 East Thirty-first street. The judges were : M. Bloy, W. N. Rudd, J. F. Cowell, Samuel Clem' ents, Chas. Henry Fox and Albert Pochclon. "The Song of the Violin," a table decoration by Chas. Henry Fox, was one long to be remembered, as was the table called "New Arrival," by the Jones-Russell Co., in which a picture, "Her Gift," was surrounded by flow- ers and a tiny crib at the bottom, all beautifully arranged. C. F. B. Awards. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Specimen plant any color, no restric- tions as to size of pot or growth — F. R. Williams Co., Cleveland, third. Specimen plant, white, not less than S-inch pot — F. R. Williams Co., second. Specimen plant, yellow, not less than 8-inch pot — F. R. Williams Co., third. Specimen plant, pink, not less than 8-inch pot — F. R. Williams Co., third. Specimen plant, single, any color, not less than 8-inch pot— F. R. Williams Co., third. Specimen plant, anemone, any color, not less than S-inch pot — J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, first; F. R. Williams Co., second. Five specimen plants, five varieties, not less than S-inch pot — F. R. Williams Co., second. Six specimen plants, white, to be grown in pot, not less than 8-inch — F. R. Williams Co., second. Six specimen plants, yellow, to be grown in not less than S-inch pots — F. R. Williams Co., third. Six specimen plants, pink, to be grown in not less than S-inch pots — F. R. Williams Co., second. Group of chrysanthemum plants, ar- ranged for effect, any variety permissi- ble, to occupy not less than 100 square feet floor space — F. R. Williams Co., first; Jas. Eadie Co., Cleveland, second; Bramley & Son, Cleveland, third. One hundred blooms one variety, any color — Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., first; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., second; F. R. Williams Co., third. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — CUT FLOWERS. Fifty blooms, one variety, any color — J. M. Gasser Co., first; F. R. Williams Co., second; E. G. Hill Co., third. OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S FALL SHOW, CLEVELAND NOVEMBER, 13-lS. 954 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Twenty-five blooms, white — C. H. Totty, first; E. G. Hill Co., second; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., third. Twenty-five blooms, white, amateurs only — J. Curnow, Akron, O., first, gold medal. Twenty-five blooms, yellow — E. G. Hill Co., first; F. R. Wiliams Co., sec- ond; J. M. Gasser Co., third. Twenty-five blooms, yellow, amateurs only — J. Curnow, silver medal. Twenty-five blooms, pink — Chas. H. Totty, first; F. R. Wiliams Co.. sec- ond; Elmer D. Smith & Co.. third. Vase of 25 sprays pompon chrysan- themums, one variety, yellow — J. M. Gasser Co., first; F. R. Wilhams Co., second; Bramley & Son, third. Vase 25 sprays pompon chrysanthe- mums, one variety, pink — F. R. Will- iams Co., first; J. M. Gasser Co., sec- ond; Jas. Eadie Co., third. Vase 25 sprays pompon chrysanthe- mums, one variety, any other color — ■ J. M. Gasser Co., first; A. N. Pier- son, Inc., second; F. R. Williams Co., third. Vase 25 sprays single chrysanthe- mums, one variety, any color — E. G. ^ ^^\WSk^ ShHi^^IS^Bi^H ^^ p Pt OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S FALL SHOW, CLEVELAND, NOVEMBER 13-15. Twenty-five blooms, pink, amateurs only — J. Curnow, silver medal. Twenty-five blooms, red — B. G. Hill Co., first; F. R. Williams Co., second. Twenty-five blooms, red, amateurs only— J. Curnow, silver medal. Twenty-five blooms, bronze — E. G. Hill Co., first. Twenty-five blooms, any other color A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., first; E. G. Hill Co., third. Sweepstakes, best 25 blooms— Chas. H. Totty. Twelve blooms, one variety, white — F R. Williams Co., first; C. H. Totty, second; Elmer D. Smith & Co., third. Twelve blooms, yellow — Elmer D. Smith & Co., first; E. G. Hill Co., sec- ond; F. R. Williams Co., third. Twelve blooms, pink — C. H. Totty, first; B. G. Hill Co., second; F. R. Williams Co., third. Twelve blooms, red — B. G. Hill Co., first; C. H. Totty, second. Twelve blooms, bronze— C. H. Totty, first; E. G. Hill Co., second. Twelve blooms, other colors not eligible in above— E. G. Hill Co., first; A. N. Pierson, Inc., second; C. H. Totty, third. .„ , , Sweepstakes, best 12 blooms m classes 33 to 38— F. R. Williams Co., silver cup. „^ ... Collection of 24 blooms, 24 varieties not less than 12-inch stem, one bloom to a vase— C. H. Totty, first; Elrper D. Smith & Co., second; E. G. Hill Co., third. Display of pompon chrysanthemums, 10 vases, not less than five varieties — F. R. Williams Co., first; A. N. Pier- son, Inc., second; E. G. Hill Co., third. Display of single chrysanthemums, 10 vases, not less than five varieties — Robert Weeks, Bratenahl, O., first; C. H. Totty, second; A. N. Pierson, Inc., third. Hill Co., first; E. G. Hill Co., second; Jas. Eadie Co., third. Six blooms, any other color, certifi- cate of merit — A. N. Pierson, Inc. SWEEPSTAKES. Best seedling entered in the above classes — A. N. Pierson, Inc. CAENATIONS. Fifty blooms, one variety, white — Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago, first; F. C. Bartels, N. Olmstead, O., sec- ond; F. R. Williams Co., third. Fifty blooms, one variety, flesh pink — E. G. Hill Co., first; N. Zweifel, N. Madison, Wis., second; Chicago Carna- tion Co., third. Fifty blooms, one variety, light pink — Chicago Carnation Co., first; Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., first; N. Zwei- fel, second. Fifty blooms, one variety, deep pink i — H. M. Weiss Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa., first; Chicago Carnation Co., second; '■ F. R. Williams Co., second. i Fifty blooms, one variety, scarlet — Chicago Carnation Co., first; N. Zweifel, second; E. G. Hill Co., third. Fifty blooms, one variety, crimson — E. G. Hill Co., first. Fifty blooms, one variety, yellow — E. G. Hill Co., first. Fifty blooms, one variety, any color — E. G. Hill Co., first. Sweepstakes, best 50 blooms — B. G. Hill Co., silver cup. One hundred blooms, assorted colors, in one vase — E. G. Hill Co., first; P. R. Williams Co., second; Chicago Carna- tion Co., third. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, white— E. G. Hill Co., first; Chicago Carnation Co., second; F. R. Williams Co., third. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, flesh pink — E. G. Hill Co., first; Chicago Car- nation Co., second; P. R. Williams Co., third. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, light pink — Chicago Carnation Co., first; N. Zweifel, second. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, deep pink — P. R. Williams Co., first; Chi- cago Carnation Co., second. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, scarlet— B. G. Hill Co., first; F. R. Williams Co., second; Chicago Carna- tion Co., third. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, crimson — E. G. Hill Co., first. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, yellow — E. G. Hill Co., first. Twenty-five blooms, one variety, any other color — Chicago Carnation Co., first. Sweepstakes, best 25 blooms — E. G. Hill Co., silver cup. One hundred blooms, white — Cottage Gardens Co., first; Chicago Carnation Co., second; F. R. Williams Co., third. One hundred blooms, flesh pink — N. Zweifel, first; F. R. Williams Co., sec- ond; Chicago Carnation Co., third. One hundred blooms, light pink — Cottage Gardens Co., first; Chicago Carnation Co., first; E. G. Hill Co., second. One hundred blooms, deep pink — ■ Chicago Carnation Co., first. OHIO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S FALL SHOW, CLEVELAND, NOVEMBER 13-16. t9'3- The American Florist. 955 One hundred blooms, red — Chicago Carnation Co., first; E. G. Hill Co., sec- ond; F. R. Williiims Co., third. One hundred liloonis. any other col- or— E. G. Hill Co., first; Chicago Car- nation Co., second. Sweepstakes, best 100 blooms — Cot- tage Gardens Co., silver cup. CARNATIONS — SEEDLINGS AND SPORTS. Twenty-five blooms, light pink — E. G. Hill Co., 8.5 points. No award. Twenty-five blooms, crimson — M. A. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass., 8G points. Fifty Pink KlUarney — Lnmborn Flo- ral Co., first. Fifty White Klllarnoy — F. R. Pierson Co., first; Ijiviiiliurn I'^hirai Co., second; Cleveland Cut Flower Co., third. Fifty My Maryland — Lamborn Floral Co., first; F. R. Williams Co., second. Fifty any other variety — S. J. Reuter & Son, Westerly, R. I., first; A. N. Pier- son. Inc., second; Fred Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens, Mich., third. Sweepstakes, best SO blooms— F. R. Pierson Co. p. S. RANDOLPH & SON House of Asparagus Piumosus S RANGE, VERONA, PA. and Sprengeri, Ferns in rear. Twenty-five blooms, yellow — M. A. Patten & Co. Sweepstakes, best seedling — M. A. Patten & Co., silver cup. EOSES. Twenty-five American Beauty — F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., first; Lamborn Floral Co., Alliance, C, sec- ond. Twenty-five Milady — Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, first. Twenty-five Mrs. Geo. Shawyer — C. H. Totty, first; Cleveland Cut Flower Co., second; A. N. Pierson, Inc., third. Twenty-five Aaron Ward — Lamborn Floral Co., second. Twenty-five Mrs. Chas. Russell — A. N. Pierson, Inc., first. Twenty-five double Pink Killarney — A. N. Pierson, Inc., first. Twenty-five double White Killarney — A. N. Pierson, Inc., first. Twenty-five Killarney Queen — A N. Pierson, Inc., first. Twenty-five Sunburst — Lamborn Floral Co., first; Cleveland Cut Flower Co., second. Twenty-five Richmond — P. R. Will- iams Co., first. Twenty-five Pink Killarney — Cleve- land Cut Flower Co., first; Lamborn Floral Co., second. Twenty-five White Killarney — P. R. Pierson Co., first. Twenty-five My Maryland — A. N. Pierson, first; Lamborn Floral Co., sec- ond; F. R. Williams Co., third. Twenty-five any other variety — Fred Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens, Mich., first; F. R. Pierson Co., second. Sweepstakes, 25 blooms — C. H. Totty, silver cup. Fifty American Beauty— F. R. Pier- son Co., first; Lamborn Floral Co., sec- ond. SEEDLING KOSES. Twenty-five blooms, any variety not yet in commerce — E. G. Hill Co., Rose Ophelia, highly commended. OECHIDS. Twenty-five plants or more in va- riety— J. Curnow, first; Robert Weeks, second. Fifty cut blooms in variety — Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., first. LILY OF THE VALLEY. One hundred blooms — Jas. Eadie Co., first; the Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont., second; F. R. Williams Co., third. VIOLETS. Display of 200 double violets— F. R. ailmann, Rhinebeck, N. Y., first; Lash- er & Pells, Red Hook. N. Y., second. ANTIRRHINUM. One hundred spikes in variety — Jas. Eadie Co., first; F. R. Williams Co., second; Carl Hagenberger, Mentor, O., third. Group 0 auracarias over three feet tall — F. R. Pierson Co., first. Group 0 auracarias less than three feet tall — F. R. Pierson Co., first; Jas. Eadie Co., second. DECORATIVE. Group six Boston ferns, not less than 8-inch pots— Bramley & Son, second. Specimen Boston sport in less than 10-inch pot— F. R. Pierson Co., first; J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, sec- ond. Fern dish not to exceed 15 inches in diameter — Jones-Russell Co., first; Jas. Eadie Co., second; G. M. Naumann & Son, third. Six Glory of Cincinnati begonias — G. M. Naumann & Son, first; C. Merkel & Son, second. Six Lorraine begonias, or its type — J. A. Peterson & Sons, first. Six begonias other than Lorraine type — C. Merkel & Son, first. Hanging basket, 18 inches diameter — Jas. Eadie Co., first. Hanging basket, 18 inches diameter, Boston fern or its sport — Jas. Eadie Co., first; P. R. Pierson Co., second. TABLE DECORATIONS. Chrysanthemum table decoration; ta- bles to be 60 inches in diameter, only chrysanthemums allowed, tables for eight covers— J. M. Gasser Co., first; Jas. Eadie Co., second; Smith & Fet- ters Co., third. Rose table decorations, tables to be 60 inches in diameter, only roses al- lowed, tables for eight covers — J. M. Gasser Co., first; Jones-Russell Co., sec- ond; Knoble Bros., Cleveland, third; Smith & Fetters Co., highly commend- ed. Handle basket filled with any cut flowers; height of basket, including handle, not to exceed thirty-six inches — J. M. Gasser Co., first; Smith & Fetters Co., second; Jones-Russell Co., third. Bride's bouquet — J. M. Gasser Co., first; Smith & Fetters Co., second; Knoble Bros., third. p. S. RANDOLPH & SON'S RANGE, VERONA, PA. House of Phcenix Roebeleni. 956 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Bridesmaid bouquet — Jas. Eadie Co., first; J. M. Gasser Co., second; Smitli & Fetters Co., third; Jones-Russell Co., fourth. Corsage bouquet — Jas. Eadie Co., first; Jones-Russell Co., second; J. M. Gasser Co., third. Basket of lily of the valley not to exceed 150 blooms, open to retailers only — Jas. Eadie Co., Michell gold medal; J. M. Gasser Co., highly com- mended. The Banquet. The flower show banquet at the Ho- tel Euclid, Friday evening. November 14, was a very enjoyable affair. About was very good and held the attention of all to the last word. H. P. Knoble followed with a talk on advertising, in which he is a firm believer, having been the heaviest advertiser in his line in the local papers for years. The banquet began at 7 :30 in the evening and the hands of the clock had crawled around to 10 before the last of the speakers had finished and good-night was said. At the next ban- quet, however, it is hoped the women, who so nobly assisted the men in the success of the show, will oe called upon to express their views and ideas, which we know in advance will be worthy and certain of attention. C. p. B. P. S. RANDOLPH & SON'S RANGE, VERONA, PA. House of Pandanus Veitchii and Dracaena Terminalis. 130 florists and members of the allied trades and their wives were seated, and with music and singing enjoyed course after course of the best the hotel affords. An address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Newton D. Baker, who spoke in glowing terms of the show and the spirit of progressive- ness of its promoters. He was fol- lowed by some of the best known flo- rists of the country. The toast master, Chas. Gibson, than whom there is no better anywhere, with a merry quib or jest, or some well known or humorous anecdote, an- nounced the speakers. H. P. Knoble made an address of welcome to the visiting florists. E. G. Hill of Rich- mond, Ind., spoke in glowing terms of the show, the initiative, nerve and stick-to-it-iveness which made possible an exhibition of the kind. Chas. Hen- ry Fox followed on somewhat similar lines. Walter Pierson, who jokingly opened his speech by saying he was glad he followed the Fox over the Hill, made a very neat speech which was also loudly applauded. Next followed W. N. Rudd with an interesting address and John Boddy. who explained to some extent the ideals of the Ohio Horticultural Society, their home garden exhibits and their aim and desire to have more of the amateur florists and home gardeners interest- ed in their shows. A. F. J. Baur of Indianapolis, Ind., at one time a Cleve- lander, spoke of the coming carnation show; Michael Bloy, of Detroit, came next, and although he praised the Cleveland boys and their work, threat- ened to outdo our best efforts with his Detroit Florists' Club. Mr. Bloy, who formerly lived in Cleveland, is very well known and liked and was loudly applauded. J, C. Vaughan's address Visitors. U. F. Ahern, Mt. Vernon, O. H. J. Alford, Garrettsville, O. Mrs. H. J. Alford, Garrettsville, O. R. C. Arlin, Bellevue, O. Fred W. Arnold, Cambridge, O. A. H. Austin, Wayland, O. Mrs. A. H. Austin, Wayland, O. William Baird, Greenville, O. Geo. A. Barber, Beloit, O. Chas. E. Barton, Norwalk, O, A. P. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. Geo. Bayer, Toledo, O. J. G. Beck, Massillon, O. Richard Beck, Akron, O. C. C. Beingesser, Lorain, O. John Bell, Franklin, Pa. Mrs. John Bell, Franklin Pa. Michael Bloy, Detroit, Mich. Fred. Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens, Mich. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y. Fred Burki, Gibsonia, Pa. Samuel Clements, Pittsburgh, Pa. W. R. Cobb, New York. Walter E. Cook, New York.' Jas. P. Copas, Elyria, O. J. F. Cowell, Buffalo, N. Y. J. A. Cowgill, Salem, O. Miss Mary Cummings, Franklin, Pa. Arthur Doebel, Norwalk, O. A. M, Dublink, Rutherford, N. J. B. L. Elliott, Pittsburgh, Pa. F. W. Elverson, New Brighton, Pa. Chas. Erhardt, Lorain, O. J. Eurantrew & Son, Sheboygan, Wis. John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. E. O. Bverhard, Wadsworth, O. Mrs. E. O. Everhard, Wadsworth, O. Mrs. Chas. Ferguson, Lorain, O. E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich, Mrs. E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich. John C. Fischer, Gresham, O. Harry Plickinger, Barberton, O. Henry C. Foester, Detroit, Mich. J. R. Fotheringham, Tarrytown, N. Y, Chas, Henry Pox, Philadelphia, Pa, C. J. Frew, Jr., Conneaut, O. O. Brent Gard. Marietta, O. A. Gerwind, Akron, O. B, Glauser, Toledo, O, L. C. Heacock, Elyria, O, Mrs. L. C. Heacock, Elyria, O. Prank Hennes, Tifiin, O. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. D. L, HoUinger, Akron, O. Robert Honeyman, Akron, O. A. S. Horn, Fremont, O. H. B. Howard, Chicago. Mrs. H. B. Howard, Chicago, H, V. Hunkel, Milwaukee, Wis. G. L. Huscroft, Steubenville, O, Boyd Iden, Minerva, O. J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. G. A. Karper, Ashland, O. Geo. W. Kay, Youngstown, O. F. G. Kester, Massillon, O. Mrs. M. Kiger, Marietta, O. N, Kiger, Marietta, O. Mrs. N. Kiger, Marietta, O. P. E. King. Akron, O. Mrs. Otto KnapD. Lodi. O. Jas. B. Knight, 'Willoughby, O. Mrs. Jas. B. Knight, Willoughby, O. P, H. Kroeschell, Chicago, 111. A. P. Krzysske, Sandusky, O. Arthur C. Kueisel. Toledo. O. P. S. RANDOLPH & SON'S House of Farteyense a RANGE, VERONA, PA, fad Harrisii Ferns, Jp^j- The American Florist. 957 E. A. Kuhnke. Toledo, O. Robert Lallmer, Akron, O. L. L. Lamborn, Alliance, O. Mrs. Leroy L. Lamliorn. Alliance, O. Fred. Lautenschlager, Chicago, 111. O. A. Lecky, Orrvllle. (). Arthur C. Leedle. Springfield. O. Chas. C. Leedle. SpringHeld, O. M. A. Leganger. Chicago. A. R. Leidigt'r. Milwaukee, Wis. A. F. Longren. Chicago. L. C. McFarlaiid, Akron, (). Jas. McLaughlin. Klyria, (). Donald F. McLean, Detroit, Mich. W. E. Marshall. New York. Mrs. M. A. Matcrn. Sandusky, O. J. E. Matthfwson, Sheboygan, Wis. Earl W. Metz, Toledo, O. Fred Meyerhoefen. Salem. O. Victor H. Morgan. New York. G. A. Muller. Rutherford, N. J. H. Myers. Akron, O. Henry W. Norton. Perry. O. Helen F. Patten. Toledo. O. Wm. C. Pennick. Wooster, O. Mrs. W. E. Pennick. Wooster, O. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, O. Mrs. G. Yi'. Phillips. Erie. Pa. H. E. Philpott. Winnipeg. Can. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell. Ct. Albert Pochelon. Detroit. Mich. Mrs. Albert Pochelon. Detroit. Mich. A. T. Pyfer. Chicago. 0. A, Reisch. Alliance. O. Louis F. Reuter. Westerly. R. I. 1. Rosnosky. Philadelphia. Pa. "S^'. N. Rudd. Chicago. ■U'. J. Rupp. Chicago. Jno. F. Sabransky. Kenton. O. J. J. Salus. Akron. O. Mrs. J. J. Salus. Akron. O. Mrs. Aug. Schaub, Sandusky. O. Paul Schmidt. Youngstown, O. Frank M. Schramm, Toledo, O. Chas. Schwake. New York. Ed. Schwertfeger, Akron. O. Samuel Sellgman. New York. S. S. Skldelsky. Philadelphia, Pa. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich. Max Sparmer. Toledo. O. E. M. Stackhouse. Minerva. O. A. J. Stahelln. Redford. Mich. Mrs. A. J. Stahelln, Redford, Mich. T. B. Stroup. New Philadelphia, O. "Walter Taepke. Detroit. Mich. Chas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. C. E. Trlcker. Newton Falls. O. E. J. Ullrich, Tiffin, O. B. L. Van Aken, Coldwater, Mich. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago. John Walker, Youngstown, O. Mrs. John Walker. Youngstown, O. Harrv C. Walther. Youngstown. O. A. Weaver, Masslllon. O. D. R. White. Sandusky. O. Geo. B. Wlegand. Indianapolis, Ind. '^. L. WyckofE. Chagrin Falls, O. Mrs. "W. L. TVyckoff. Chagrin Falls. F. J. Zang. Alliance. O. Mrs. F. J. Zang. Alliance. O. Theo. Zetlltz, Lima. O. Nlc Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis. Rochester Florists' Association. FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW. Rochester's fourth flower show came to a close Saturday, November 8. and will be remembered as one of the most successful held, both in attendance and in the excellence of the exhibits. Although the correct figures of the attendance are not quite ready it is thought that in the neighborhood of 18.000 people paid admission to the hall in the five days the show was open. Rochester's flower shows differ from the general run of shows in that no prizes or awards of any kind are offered, those having charge of affairs believing, which through the past suc- cesses has proved to be a fact, that if you wish to interest the people in flowers to such an extent as to get them to pay their good money to go to a flower show, it is necessary that the flowers you are placing on exhibit should be placed there in an artistic manner in order that they may lose none of their beauty. If this Is done it seems to us that a flower show planned and arranged as we have it in Rochester can be made to pay for itself and possibly may show a slight profit. The latter, however, has not been our aim. The thing is to get the people interested in flowers in or- der that more flowers will be used. To this end \ve have eliminated the long and tiresome rows of tables of the conventional flower show with the exhibits crudely arranged thereon, and in their stead have placed a garden through which the people can wan- der at their leisure to the strains of beautiful music. The plan this year was drawn up by William Pitkin, Jr., a prominent landscape architect, the garden effect being of early German design. The entire main hall was surrounded by a hedge made of Arbor vitae about six feet high, which acted as a back- ground for the exhibits, the points where the walks intersected being connected by arches of the same ma- terial. The celling was hung with garlands of wild smilax Illuminated with special lighting fixtures; the en- trance to the annex or new part of the hall was reached by a large arch- way, directly in front of which was placed a large fountain, that too be- ing of early German design, which was beautifully illuminated by electric lights. The ceiling of this part of the hall was hung with laurel roping which gave it a very striking appear- ance. At the rear of the fountain the ladies of the Ladles' Auxiliary Flo- rists' Association conducted a tea gar- den under the management of Mrs. Dunbar. This was a very successful undertaking and a great convenience to the visitors. In the annex a new feature in the way of an exhibit was added this year, namely two dining rooms ele- gantly furnished, on which were ar- ranged elaborate table decorations un- der the supervision of Felix Albert. These rooms were the rendezvous of the lady visitors and created a great deal of interest. In the future, ex- hibits of this kind will be given even more attention. The rest of this hall was devoted to the exhibit of the Rochester parks department, a won- derful exhibit containing besides a vast amount of chrysanthemums, a collection of hardy fruiting shrubs, of which there were 170 species on ex- hibition, all of which are to be found growing in the Rochester parks. The collection was classified and arranged by Horsey under the direction of John Dunbar and great credit is due these gentlemen for this very fine dis- play. The main hall was occupied entirely by the private and commercial estab- lishments. Among those exhibiting were: Mrs. Oilman H. Perkins (Alex. Lothien, gardener); Hiram Sibley (Etienne Berry, gardener); Mrs. W. A. Wadsworth, Geneseo; Mrs. G. D. B. Bonbright (H. Watson, gardener); Mrs. W. D. Ellwanger; Mrs. W. S. Kimball (Colin B. Ogston, gardener); Mrs. George R. Fuller; James Vlck's Sons; Jacob Thomann & Sons; George B. Hart; Frank Bennett, Barnard; George J. Keller; F. R. Schlegel Sons; H. P. Neun; Crosman Bros.; Charles Suhr; A. N. Pierson, Inc.; Cromwell. Conn.; Patten & Co.; the Rhlnbeck Violet Growers' Association; F. R. Pier- son. Scarborough; David Scott, Corfu; H. C. Salmon; George Crooke & Co.; Albert Rayton. The Lord & Burnham Co. made a unique exhibit by placing at the end of the main hall a beauti- ful tablet in bas-relief acting as a terminal to the general scheme, the subject of which was symbolical of the flower show. Motes of the Clevelaiid Show. The Cleveland flower show was in many respects the best exhiljition ever held in any city and this was due largely to the fact that the retailers took an active interest, displaying ex- cellent table decorations, corsage bou- quets, bride's and bridesmaid bouquets, and baskets that for quality are sel- dom equaled. The florists of this "sixth city" have demonstrated very forcibly the fact that a show, to be a success, must have not only the co- operation of the growers, but the re- tailers must play an important part also. The show began under the most adverse conditions, a disastrous storm visiting the city and vicinity a few days before the opening, preventing a good many of the intending exhibitors from forwarding their goods, and while the exhibition was in progress the skies were threatening. But with all these obstacles the florists of Cleveland showed a spirit of enthusiasm that was bound to make the show a suc- cess from every standpoint. Publicity had its share in the success of this exhibition and the example of Cleve- land florists could well be copied by members of the trade in other cities. Rather more than the usual phalanx of drummers were on hand. Physically they were large to extra-large men and when marching four abreast in new overcoats down the avenue presented quite a formidable appearance. East- ern cities claimed most of them as na- tive sons. J. A. Peterson & Sons, of Cincinnati, showed a new Lorraine begonia with deep pink flowers and rich glossy bronze foliage. Also an improved Glory of Cincinnati, named Melior. It is thought by the flower show committee that the very desirable hall in use this season may be again se- cured for 1914. The School Garden Association made a display of large photographs of their childrens' gardens. The exhibits committee was disap- pointed in many expected shipments, the three-day storm preventing the at- tendance of many who intended ex- hibiting. King: Houses Everywhere. As an illustration of wide distribu- tion of business the King Construc- tion Co., of North Tonawanda, N. Y., reports having received in the same mail, an order for a King iron-frame greenhouse for the government of Porto Rico to be built at San Juan, an order for a range of greenhouses to be erected in Minneapolis, Minn., and an inquiry for greenhouses from St. Petersburg, Russia. Randolph's Specialties. The illustrations herewith show some of the specialties of P. S. Ran- dolph & Sons, well-known growers of ornamental stock, who stand in the front rank as plantsmen among the trade of Pittsburgh and surrounding territory. The firm has six houses. 18x100 feet, two houses 30x70 feet, and one house 50x100 feet, and is planning to add, next season, six new houses, 30x150 feet each. San Antonio, Tex. — The association in charge of the "battle of flowers" recently held a meeting at which plans for this annual spring fete were out- lined. Oyster Bat, L. I. — The first annual chrysanthemum show of the Oyster Bay Horticultural Association was a complete success and the exhibitions will be held each year in the future 958 The American Florist. Nov. 22, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our corresoondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTRNTS. Panama-Pacific exposition (illus. ) 949 — Horticulture at Panama-Paciflc exposition. .949 The retail trade 950 ■ — Broken column and eagle at Busch funeral (illus.) 950 — Miami Floral Co. opening 950 — Thanksgiving delivery labels 950 Diseased chrysanthemum 951 Plant notes 951 — Cinerarias 951 —Lily of the valley 951 — Azaleas (illus. ) 952 — Poinsettias (illus.) 952 The exhibitions 952 — Ohio Horticultural Society (illus.) 9-52 Rochester Florists' Association 957 Notes of the Cleveland show 957 King houses everywhere 957 Randolpb's specialties (illus.) 957 Thanksgiving 958 Greenhouse insects 958 Society of American Florists 958 Obituary — The late Wra, Galloway 958 Insecticide, misbranding and adulteration. .. .95JS Lake Geneva 960 Pasadena, Calif 960 European horticulture 961 Cincinnati 962 Buffalo 962 Washington ■ 963 ■Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society 963 Chicago 966 Oklahoma City 970 St. Louis 971 Cleveland 972 Providence, R. I 972 Philadelphia 974 New York 976 Nassau County Horticultural Society 977 Toronto 97S The seed trade 984 — Important to catalogue firms 984 — Catalogue postage 984 — Catalogues received 984 The nursery trade 986 — Promising new fruits 986 Portland. Ore 988 Market gardeners 990 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 990 ^Lettuce plants 990 THANKSGIVING. On account of the holiday next week. The American Florist will go to press Tuesday, November 25, one day earlier than usual. Advertisers and corre- spondents will confer a favor by mailing copy one day earlier than usual. Greenhouse Insects. The department of entomology of the "University of Missouri is at pres- ent working- on the problem of efficient means of combating the Insects attack- ing plants in the greenhouses. Any florist finding any of the rarer insects in his houses will confer a favor on this department by sending the insect and the name of the plant on which it was found. In sending the insect place it on a leaf and enclose in a paper box or tube to send alive when possible. Send to department of en- tomology, care of F. A. Varrelman, Columbia, Mo. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT EE6ISTRATI0N. Public notice is hereby given that, as no objections have been filed to the registration of the fern "Pteris Krin- keii," by Henry Krinke & Son of St. Paul, Minn., same becomes complete. Frederick Lagerstam of Belle Ha- ven, Greenwich, Conn., submits for registration the following chrysanthe- mum, described below. Any person objecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed name is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objections to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. RAISER'S DESCRIPTION. "Mary Ellen," sport from Dr. Engue- hard. Habit, growth and foliage the same as Dr. Enguehard. Flower is a light terra cotta, with a blush of pink. Charles L. Baum of Knoxville, Tenn., submits for registration the following chrysanthemum, described below. Any persons objecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed name is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objections to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. RAISER'S DESCRIPTION. "Lena Baum," sport from Chas. Ea- ger or Chas. Razer. Color, light yel- low, Japanese incurved, better grower and larger flower that its parent, and and larger flower than its parent, and commercial varieties of its kind. It is practically perfect in form, finish, stem and foliage and is a very easy grower. John Young, Sec'y. November 12, 1913. The Late William Galloway. William Galloway, one of Philadel- phia's best known pottery manufac- turers, died Sunday, November 16, after nearly three years' illness. Some twelve years ago Mr. Galloway became secretary and treasurer of the Whill- din Pottery Co., at 713 Wharton street, Philadelphia, which oflice is now filled by his son, Walter Galloway, who took oflice about IS months ago. Mr. Galloway was born in Philadelphia 75 years ago and for more than 50 years has been interested in the making of flower pots and architectural and gar- den terra cotta ware. The Whilldin Pottery, up to 15 years ago, was at Eighteenth and Market streets, the im- provements made by the Pennsylvania railroad making the removal to anoth- er location necessary. From there Mr. Galloway moved to Thirty-second and Walnut streets. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. Insecticide Misbranding; and Adulteration. We have received, from the depart- ment of agriculture, Washington, D. C, the following report on this case, issued November 12, 1918 : ADULTERATION OF NICO-FUME LIQUID. On July 19, 1912, the United States attorney for the western district of Kentucky, acting upon the report of the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in- formation in the District Court of the United States for said district against the Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky., a corporation, alleg- ing the shipment and delivery for shipment, on September 5, 1911, from Louisville, in the state of Kentucky, to Los Angeles, in the state of Cali- fornia, of a quantity of an insecticide designated "Nico Fume Liquid" which was adulterated and misbranded with- ing the meaning of the Insecticide Act of 1910. The insecticide in question was labeled or branded as follows : " 'Nico-Pume' Liquid. A nicotine solu- tion consisting of free nicotine blend- ed with water. Active ingredients, nicotine 40 per cent; inert Ingredients, 60 per cent. % pint 50c. Original package guaranteed to weigh not less than 4% oz. net, and to contain not less than 743 grains of nicotine." Analysis of a specimen of the article in the United States Department of Agriculture showed that it contained less than 40 per cent of nicotine- Adulteration of the article, within the meaning of section 7 of the Insecticide Act of 1910, was charged in the in- formation in that it was an insecti- cide other than Paris greens and lead arsenates and its strength fell below the professed standard of percentage of nicotine under which said insecti- cide was sold, in this, that the said insecticide did not contain 40 per cent of nicotine, as stated upon the label on the packages, but contained a much less percentage of nicotine than 40 per cent. Misbranding of the article, within the meaning of section 8 of the Insecticide Act of 1910, was charged in the information, in that it was an insecticide other than Paris greens and lead arsenates, (1) and the aforesaid label and statement was false and misleading, in this, that the insecticide did not contain 40 per cent of nicotine, as stated upon the pack- ages and labels, but contained a much less percentage of nicotine than 40 per cent; and the packages of the said insecticide were labeled or branded so as to deceive or mislead the purchaser thereof to believe that each of said packages contained 40 per cent of- nicotine, whereas, in truth and in fact, each of said packages did not contain -iO per cent of nicotine, but contained much less than 40 per cent of nicotine; (2) and in that the afore- said label and statement was false and misleading in this, that said Insecticide consisted partially of inert substances which do not prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate insects or fungi, and the labels on the packages did not name and state thereon plainly and correct- ly the percentage amounts of each and every inert ingredient in said in- secticide, and there was no statement upon the said labels stating plainly the correct percentage amount of the ingredient in said insecticide, to wit, nicotine, which ingredient has insecti- cidal properties, and the said labels did not correctly state the total per- centage of inert ingredients present in said Insecticide. The cause coming on for trial on March 4, 1913, the defendant appeared and entered a plea of guilty to the information, and on the same day the court imposed a fine of $25 and costs. B. T. GALLOWAY, Acting Secretary of Agriculture. In justice to the manufacturers we reproduce herewith judgment rendered in the case by the United States dis- trict court of Western Kentucky. "Came the defendant by counsel and entered its plea of guilty herein, and the United States attorney having stated that he was of opinion, from evidence submitted to him, that the violation of law charged herein was not intentional, but was the result of an accident in the process of manu- facture, and the court being now suf- ficiently advised, it is considered, or- dered and adjudged by the court that the defendant make its fine to the United States in the sum of twenty- five dollars (.1;25) and costs." Walter Evans, Judge. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST -n-lll sho-w when your subscription expires. Please rene-w subscription promptly on expiration to make certain of receiving your copy of each Issue. ^9^3' The American Florist. 959 One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs.» See Ready Reference Section. Whoro iinswors lire to bo mailed from thisoflioe ouciose lOctMils oxtrji to cover postjijie, etc. Situation Wanted— By a competent youoK man with live years' practical experience, as assistant KTOwer on commercial or private place. Address, K.ey ')73. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Seedsman (EnKlish) 12 years experience. Could manajje small storeor depart- nipnt. Eastern town preferred. State salary. Address. Key '>7I. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German; speak English : ane30. Experienced in pot plants and cut Howers. Address M. B.\ur, Care Joe Hendtick, Box 23. Morton Grove. 111. Situation Wanted— Gardener wants position as foreman on larye private estate anywhere. Nothing small required. G. D. care Wilson, 68 Fourth St.. South Orange. N. J. Situation Wanted— By man of 27. Position in up-to-date store, where the artistic and unusual in floral work is appreciated. Able to put in attractive windows. Best of references. Address Key 4S3, care American Florist. Situation Wanted—As manager, by a first-class grower of cut Howers and plants; over 30 years' experience; private or commercial: tingle; first- class references. Florist. 55 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Situation Wanted— As gardener or good assist- ant gardener on private place; 12 years experience in all branches; hot house plants, cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbaceous borders, etc. Age 28. Single. English. Address Key 894. care American Florist. Situation Wanted---On commercial or private place. 16 years' experience in all branches of horticulture and good at designing and decora- tions. Single. Well recommended. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 124 E. 24th St.. New York. Situation Wanted— In a seed house, either as catalogue compiler or other responsible position in office by a first-class man with 16 years practi- cal experience in all branches of the trade, thor- oughly competent, and able to submit best refer- ences. State salary. Address. Key 984, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— A man of unuBual ability, expert propagator and rosegrower, wishes to take charge as foreman or propagator in large estab- lishment. Am strictly sober; single. State salary when writing. Will be at liberty on December 1st. Address, J. Miller. 6972 N. Clark St., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By foreman or manager. Thirty years' experience in all branches, including growing, landscape and store work. Have high grade references, covering a period of over twenty- five years. Would consider running a good sized place on shares. Address Key 978, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once. Experienced man for pot plants. Address Florist. 6101 Broadway, Chicago. Help Wanted— Man in St. Louis, who_ under- stands seed, bulb and plant business. Address Key 976, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Man for private place, good wages, one who knows how. Hardesty & Co., 150 E. 4th St.. Cincinnati. Ohio. Help Wanted— Grower and designer, steady work, jolly crew, good wages, fine town. No "boozers" need apply. Fred W. Arnold. Florist, Cambridge, O. Help Wanted— Experienced seedsman, by an old established house in large eastern city. State experience. Address Key 979, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address Superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm, Gates Mills. Ohio. Help Wanted — Partner with a small capital, must be a good worker and experienced in grow- ing chrysanthemums and bedding stock. One from around New York preferred. Address, Key 896, care AmericanFlorist, Help Wanted -Lettuce and vegetable plan- grower, married roan prefi-rred. Also night liru- man; one who understands steam fitting. Situa- tion open at once. 1. Shklbv Crall Co., Monongahfla, Pa. Help Wanted— At once, a tirst-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $1 10. tX) per month and all found. A. \. Mac Dongall. Supt. The Hik-hlands, Seattle, Wash. Help Wanted— Young lady of good appearance for florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bou(|uet work. Apply stating full particulars to J. S. Simmons, 266 Yonge St., Toronto. Can. Help Wanted— A practical cut flower and potted- plant grower for a retail store and if he had a nursery experience, the position could be made more attractive, provided he was able to super- vise boih places, as I have a small nursery connected. Address Key 987, care American Florist. Help Wanted— All-round florist capable of tak- ing full charge of 15,000 feet of glass, to grow everything for a commercial place; must be temperate; send reference in first letter. Per- manent job for right man, married or single. Scandinavian preferred for this place. $75.00 per month. Address. Key 897, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Steady and experienced garden- er, who understands greenhouse, vegetables, flowers and fruit, for private place, near St. Louis, Mo. Married man with wife who can cook pre- ferred. House, vegetables, etc., furnished. Only thoroughly competent man need apply. Write at once giving references. Address. Key 967, care American Florist. Wanted— To rent, for 5 years, lO.OOO to 20,000 feet of glass. Address Key 977. care American Florist. For Sale— Fine florists' delivery wagon with plate glass sides. For further particulars, address Key 975, care American Florist. For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50x125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. J. Nelson. 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale— A good florist display ice-box. 8 feet by 4!4 feet deep by 8H feet high. Big bargain. Phone Ravenswood 7550. Schiller, the Florist, 4509 Broadway, Chicago, For Sale — Greenhouses in good condition. Around New York. Can sell $3,000.00 worth of stock on the place, also near a good market where stock can be sold at best prices. For particulars address Key 982, care American Florist. Cash for Your Business or Property.— I bring buyers and sellers together. No matter where lo- cated if you want to buy. sell or exchange, address Frank P. Cleveland, 1367 Adams Express Building, Chicago, 111. FOR SALE-Greenhouses 12,000 feet of steel frame construction, dandy office, boiler house, cement side walks, electric lights in greenhouse. Fine residential section. Good trade; well stocked. Photo sent on request. C. F. Q., 555 Lyall Ave., Rochester, N. Y. For Sale-Store Fixtures (Complete sot, very cheap. Circassian walnut Loss of lease reason for selling. P'ixtures have only been in use three months. Bi^ bargain for sojmeone. Address or call at ATLAS FLORAL CO., 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO BARGAIN Complete set of store fixtures including a modern ice-box. $600 cash takes the whole outfit. Fixtures are now in use in Chicago where buyer can inspect same. Key 98 1 , care American Florist Situation Wanted. Young lady bookkeeper and stenogra- pher is desirous of securing a situation in a Chicago retail store. Would have no objection to assist in any other way if the occasion demanded it. Key 985 Care American Florist. Situation Wanted GOOD STOREMAN An Al salesman and designer. Can come well recommended. For further partic- ulars address, Key 980, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^ x5^ jnciiei. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in tne colors oa eummed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F, in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 100* $4.50. Samples on request. Klectro of leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with srder. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. AHOLLYWREATH Red and Green FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon — $3.00 per set of 2 plates. I^arger size, 3?^x4 inches, $5.00 per set of 2 plates. Plate shown here for one color $1.60. The large size, one color, $2.70. Cash with order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. .960 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Lake Geneva, Wis. At the ninth annual chrysanthemum exhibition of the Lalce Geneva Garde- ners and Foremen's Association, No- vember 11-12, a report of which ap- peared in our last week's issue, .the quality of the flowers was much better than in previous years. The most striking feature was the superiority of the newer Australian varieties over the old standard varieties. This was ex- ceptional in the white, Wm. Turner and Gilbert Drabble predominating over all others of this color. Other fine flowers were Nakota, Onunda. Alice L. Syme, Rosseau, Wonder, Bronze Brighthurst, Mrs. Harry Tur- ner, Merriam Hankey, Carmichael, May, Cheltoni, Annie L. Angus and H. B. Converse. Major Bonnaffon was excellent again, but Colonel Appleton and Mrs. Weeks have not kept their past reputation, very few perfect flowers of the former being in evi- dence. The specimen plants shown by Rob- ert Blackwood were fine again, but he. was unfortunate in having some of his finest plants frozen in transit. The most conspicuous vase of cut chrysan- themums were the 12 William Turner shown by J. J. Mitchell, and in pot plants Mrs. J. H. Moore, exhibited some exceptionally well grown singles, pompons and anemones in 6-inch pots, these being used as the base of his group by M. Martini. The prize donated by the Gardeners' Chronicle of America for the most meritorious exhibit shown by a mem- ber of the National Association of Gardeners was awarded for the new anemone, C. L. Hutchinson, exhibit- ed by Wm. P. Longland, gardener to C. Ij. Hutchinson. Mr. Longland's group of anemones in which the above was featured contained some excellent specimens, several of which are his seedlings, among them being Marie Poole, a salmon pink of excellent pos- sibilities. The tables of orchids attracted much attention as also did the excellent col- lection of apples staged by E. John- son, gardener to Mrs. C. Seipp, these demonstrating to the skeptical that fine colored and flavored apples can be grown in Wisconsin. Awards were made as follows : Six white, one variety — N. W. Har- ris (J. J. Krupa, gardener), first with Wm. Turner; Mrs. S. W. AUerton (R. Blackwood, gardener), second, with Wm. Turner. Six yellow, one variety — N. W. Har- ris, first with Major Bonnaffon; Mrs. S. W. Allerton, second, with F. S. Vallis. Six pink, one variety — Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin (Axel Johnson, gardener), first, with Wells' Late Pink; Mrs. S. W. Allerton, second with Dr. Engue- hard. Six red, one variety — Mrs. S. W. Al- lerton, first with Intensity; J. J. Mitchell (A. J. Smith, gardener), sec- ond with Mrs. R. D. Foote. Twelve blooms mixed — J. J. Mitchell, first; Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, second. Twelve white, one variety — J. J. Mitchell, first with Wm. Turner. Twelve white, mixed — J. J. Mitchell, first; second, Mrs. Allerton with B. May. Twelve pink, one variety — S. W. Al- lerton, first with Dr. Enguehard; J. J. Mitchell, second with Wells' Late Pink. Twelve yellow, one variety — Mrs. S. W. Allerton, second with Col. Apple- ton. Eighteen blooms, mixed — N. W. Har- ris, first. Six Major Bonnaffon — N. W. Harris, first; Mrs. J. H. Moore (A. Martini, gardener), second. Six Colonel Appleton^S. W. Aller- ton, first; N. W. Harris, second. Six Dr. Enguehard — S. W. Allerton, first; N. W. Harris, second. Six Mrs. Henry Weeks — J. J. Mitchell, first; S. W. Allerton, second. Six white, one variety disseminated in 1910-13 — S. W. Allerton, first with Wm. Turner; N. W. Haris, second with Wm. Turner. Six bronze, one variety, disseminated in 1910-13 — J. J. Mitchell, first with Bronze Brighthurst; Mrs. J. H. Moore, second with Wonder. Six crimson, one variety, disseminat- ed in 1910-13 — J. J. Mitchell, first with F. T. Quettenton. Six vases pompons, 6 varieties — Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, first. Six vases anemones, 6 varieties — Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, first. Six vases singles, 6 varieties — Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, first. Collection of singles — Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, first. Twelve American Beauty roses — J. J. Mitchell, first. Twelve pink roses — J. J. Mitchell, first with Killarney. Twelve yellow roses — Mrs. S. W. Al- lerton, first with Perle des Jardin. Twelve red roses — Mrs. S. W. Aller- ton, first with Richmond. Twelve white carnations — Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, first with White Perfec- tions; J. J. Mitchell, second with White Wonder. Twelve light pink carnations — Mrs. Junkin, first with Winsor. ' Twelve dark pink carnations — Mrs. Junkin, first with Seedling No. 12; J. J. Mitchell, second with Northport Beauty. Twelve crimson carnations — Mrs. Junkin, first with Beacon; J. J. Mitchell, second with O. P. Bassett. Twenty-five carnations — Mrs. Jun- kin, first; J. J. Mitchell, second. Vase of cut flowers other than chrys- anthemums— J. J. Mitchell, first with antirrhinum Queen Victoria. Twenty-five lily of the valley — Mrs. P. T. A. Junkin, first; E. P. Swift (R. Sampson, gardener), second. Fifty violets— Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, first; Mrs. S. W. Allerton, second. Table of cut orchids — J. J. Mitchell, first; Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin, second. CHBTSANTHEMUMS. Specimen large flowering — Mrs. Jun- kin, first with Cheltoni. Specimen pompon — Mrs. Allerton, first with Diana. Specimen single — Mrs. Allerton, first; Mrs. Junkin, second. Specimen white — Mrs. Allerton, first with Weeks. Specimen pink — Mrs. Allerton, first with Wells' Late Pink. Specimen pompon, 12-inch pot — Mrs. Allerton, first with Diana. Specimen anemone, 12-inch pot — Mrs. Allerton, first with Mrs. F. R. Kuehne. Specimen single, 12-inch pot — Mrs. Allerton, first with Cosmos. Three standards — J. J. Mitchell, first with Wells' Late Pink and Golden Age; S. W. Allerton, second with Weeks and Dr. Enguehard. Five pompons in 6-inch pots — Mrs. Junkin, first. Five anemones in 6-inch pots — Mrs. Junkin, first. Five singles in 8-inch pots — N. W. Harris, first; Mrs. Junkin, second. Group of chrysanthemums arranged for effect with palms and ferns — J. J. Mitchell, first; Mrs. H. J. Moore, sec- ond; E. F. Swift, third. Group of anemones, 50 square feet — C. L. Hutchinson (W. P. Longland, gardener), first; E. F. Swift, second. Group of pompons, 50 square feet — J. J. Mitchell, first. Group of singles, 50 square feet — Mrs. Allerton, first. Twelve single stems in 6-inch pots — J. J. Mitchell, first with W^m. Turner. Three foliage plants — E. F. Swift, first. Specimen foliage plant — N. W. Har- ris, first. One nephrolepis — Mrs. Junkin, first. Collection of fruit — Mrs. C. Seipp (E. Johnson, gardener), first; Mrs. W. Rowland Cox (J. Topolinski, garden- I er), second. Pasadena, Calif. The regular monthly meeting of the Pasadena Horticultural Society was held November 7. Chairman McGil- very called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock with 36 members present. The main subject under discussion was the spring flower show. School children have been exhibiting under the ama- teur class. This will be arranged dif- ferently for the next show. NOTES. The writer has never seen such a beautifully arranged window as that of the Orchid Flower Shop in a recent display. More than a hundred blooms of the bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) were used in such a manner as to make the effect superb. This shop is the most up-to-date in southern California. Geo. R. Southard of Redlands was in town calling on the trade, and in- troducing his paper pots. He also is a specialist of Romneya, Coulteri. M. You Will Need THE New Trade Directory Issued August 11, 1913. A IN FILLING Telegraph Orders DURING The Holidays. Secure a Copy Now. Price $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 19^3- The American Florist. 961 You Can Only ^ 9* Large Specimen Plants of CocosWeddeliana Our stock of Cocos Weddeliana this season is larger and better than ever. We are at present devoting nearly an acre of glass to this variety alone. ;4-in. pots, 6 inches high..li;l. 60 perdoz.; $10 00perlOO; $ 90.00 per 1000 3-in. pots, StolOinches high 2.00perdoz.; IB.OOperlOO; 140.00 per 1000 6-in. pots, splendid plants, 18 to 24 inches high $0.76 each 7-in.pots, specimen plants, 30 to 36 inches high 2.50 each 9-in. pots, specimen plants, 36 inches high 6.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii The growing popularity of this pretty, graceful, hardy Palm has induced us to greatly extend our cultures of same and we are now in position to give exceptional values. You can recommend Phoenix Roebelenii to your customers as the best of all house plants; it will positively outlast all other varieties. 4-in. pots, nicely characterized plants $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100 Each 5-in. pots, IB inches high, 18-inch spread $ 1.00 6-in. pots, 11/9 feet high, 2-foot spread 2.00 8-in. tubs, 2 feet high, 2-foot spread 3.00 10-in. tubs, 2 to 2V2 feet high, 21/2-foot spread 5.00 10-in. tubs, 254 feet high, 3-foot spread 7.50 12-in. tubs, 3 feet high, 4-foot spread 10.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. For best values in Kentias as well as all other seasonable stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH AND BELGIAN PRESS. The Best Three Begonia Semper Florens. — Among these indispensable plants for summer bedding, which re- sisted almost equally well the torrid summer of 1911 and the chilly rains of 1912, three stand apart: They are Begonia gracilis luminosa, B. g. rosea and B. g. Gloire de Louveciennes. Luminosa is very branching, flowers bright carmine red, with showy yel- low stamens, bronze foliage. B. gracilis rosea has handsome green foli- age, bordered with purple, fresh, bright pink flowers, well above the foliage. B. Gloire de Louveciennes is very effective with its light rose- colored flowers contrasting with the bronze foliage. All three come true from seed. They require exceedingly rich soil, poor plants with discolored foliage being a sure indication of lack of nourishment. — Moniteur d'Horticul- ture. New Primrose. — ^Under the name of Primula hybrida La Lorraine, a cross of P. cortusoides and P. Veitchi is of- fered this season. It forms a tuft of medium-sized, crinkly leaves, and bears numerous floral spikes, about eight Inches high, well above the foliage. The stems are strong, velvety, carry- ing broad umbels of 20 to 25 flowers, which may reach 1% inches In diam- eter, of a beautiful carmine pink col- or, with a large bright yellow eye. The odor is sweet and pleasant. The culture is the same as that of Primula obconica, except that it requires less heat, and is indeed rather sensitive to too warm a house. — Moniteur d'Horti- culture. Rose Madame Eldouard Herriot.-^ This is called Daily Mail rose in Eng- land. It is to be distributed next No- vember and has had great success in the European spring shows. It was originated by Pernet-Ducher and is a cross of Mme. Caroline Testout and an unnamed Pernetiana. Its coloring is varying, indescribable, coral, shaded yellow and rose, changing greatly from the bud to the ope« flower. It re- ceived the $500 Daily Mail prize in London, the cup of the Roseraie de I'Hay in Paris and promises to be a A Voracious Fly-Catcher. — Physian- thus albens or Auranjea sericifera, as it is variously known, is a sort of large blnd-weed, giving an abundance of white milk when bruised or broken. It Is a semi-hardy perennial, with small insignificant flowers and long seedpod, ornamented at the tip with a long white silken thread. As soon as an insect has the misfortune to In- trude its proboscis into one of these flowers, the center of the flower closes and holds the insect fast. Over 90 species of insects were caught in this way last summer in France, and a branch was sent to the Rouen ento- mological laboratory, each flower of which clasped an insect. — Moniteur d'Horticulture. Another Recipe for Preserving Cut Flowers. — To preserve a bouquet in a state of freshness, lay it on a' piece of wet wadding and cover with a bowl or other receptacle which will fit close into the wadding. Flowers which look a trifle wilted may be soaked in warm salted water to which are added a few drops of sulphate of ammonia. The stems of a buttonhole bouquet may be singed in a gas jet or dipped in hot wax to prevent the escape of the sap. A table decora- tion may be planted in wet sand im- pregnated with ammonia sulphate. Be- fore arranging flowers in a vase wash the stems in an abundance of running water to remove any possible decom- posing matter, then plunge them into a vase of soapy water; the next day trim the stems a little and place in pure water; at times use water with a little ammonia. By changing the water night and morning and alter- nating solutions with clear water flow- ers may be kept fresh a long time. — Le Jardin. An Exhibition Group of Perennials shown at the Spring Exposition at Versailles by Moser & Son, called forth universal admiration. It con- sisted of magnificently grown plants of the Anchusa italica Dropmore, with its lovely blue, perennial larkspurs, Oriental poppies, Henchera Rain of Fire, Hemorocallis, bordered with striped phlox Comtesse de Jarnac. The entire effect was such as to call for special compliment on the part of the .1ury, and comment in all the horticul- tural press. 962 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Cloclnnat). CHRYSANTHEMUMS GLUT MAEKET. The glut of chrysanthemums con- tinues and affects everything in the marliet. Prices continue at a low point. An expected let up in the sup- ply of chrysanthemums has not as yet taken place, and the crowded market is bound to last another week. Shipping business is very good. The rose supply has diminished consider- ably since some of the regular ship- pers supplying the market have gone off crop for the present. There are, however, enough to take care of all orders. American Beauty are rather short of the call. The largest part of the chrysanthemum offerings con- sist of short and medium white ones. Many choice blooms in the various colors, too, are coming in. Only the best sell at all well. Carnations are, with the increased cuts, improving rapidly in quality. The call for them is fair and the blooms are realizing a fair price. Giganteum lilies continue sufficient for market requirements. Both lily of the valley and orchids have a good call. "Violets are not selling very well. The first narcissi were offered last week. The supply of greens is fully ample for require- ments. New Mexican ivy is now on hand. Inquiries and some orders are coming in for Christmas greens. NOTES. Milton Alexander, representing Lion & Co., New York; — Burbach, repre- senting Schloss Bros., New York; and H. Cheesman, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, called on their trade in this city last week. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., L. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I.; Joe Hill, Richmond, Ind., and I. Rosnosky of H. F. Michell Co. stopped in this city last week on their way to Cleveland. "Visiting buyers last week were Mr. Gerlach, Mrs. Gerlach and sister, Piqua; Jas. P. Keller, Lexington, Ky.; "Walter Gray, Hamilton, and Fred Rupp, Lawrenceburg, Ind. C. P. Dietrich, Maysville, Ky., is sending excellent Major Bonnaffon and Lavender Queen chrysanthemums to this market. P. J. dinger spent last Friday at his greenhouses at New Castle, Ind. Max Rudolph celebrated his forty- ninth birthday last Sunday. C. E. Critchell received the first Mexican ivy of the season. H. Buffalo. BUSINESS ACTIVE. Trade conditions are most encourag- ing. Debutantes have held the center of the society stage for the past month, and from now until New Year's it will be one continual round of parties, wed- dings and other society affairs. Sev- eral very large orders have given many of the florists plenty to do. Stocks are plentiful. Chrysanthemums and roses (Mrs. Russell, Killarney, Taft and Mi- lady) find ready sale. American Beau- ty are not so much in demand on ac- count of the fine chrysanthemums. Snapdragon and pompons have been very much in demand. Orchids, lily of the valley and gardenias are called for, but not as much as the other flowers. S. A. Anderson's twenty-second an- nual show was, as usual, very fine and attracted many visitors. His special arrangements of baskets and of bou- quets for debutantes were much com- mented on. The Lenox Flower Shop reopened in their newly remodeled store, which is the most attractive store on upper Main street. E. H. Altman, manager, is to • be congratulated on the pretty ■arrangement of his place. Edward Armbrust, formerly, with L. H. Neubeck. but of late employed in Rochester, N. Y., and Springfield,- Mass., Prepare tor Christmas, 1913 Flowering and Foliage Plants in Perfect Condition Ardisia Crenulata "Well berried, 5V4, 6, kVi in. pots, $18, $24, $30. and $36 a doz. Araucaria Excelsa 3 to 6 tiers, 4H in. pot, 75c.; 5-5H in. pots $1: 6 in. pot. $1.50; 6H in. pot, $2 to $2.50. Azaleas Two houses of perfect shaped plants, in all sizes from 50c. to $10 each. For Filling, Firefly, Mme. Petrlck and La Lorraine, $5, $6 and $9 a doz. Novelties, at $6 and $9 a doz. Pyramids and fans from $3 to $10 each. Crotons Nicely branched and well colored, 5, kVi, 7 and 8-in. pots, $6. $12. $18, $24 and $30 a doz. Cyclamen Persicum Gig. 5 to 5H in. pots. $4. $6 and $9 a doz. 6 and (Mi in. pots, %Yl. $15 and $18 a doz. 7 and 8 in. pans, $18, $24 and $30 a doz. Camellas Ghandleri In bloom and well budded (pink and white striped). 5 to 6H in. pots, $1, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 each. Jerusalem Cherries Two-year-old specimen plants, 7, 8 and 9 in. pots. $1, $1.50 and $2 each. New dwarf variety, $4, $5 and $6 a doz. Erica Fragrans Melan- thera y/t in. pots and up, $9 to $48 a doz. Erica Regerminans 4H, 5 and 5H in. pots, $9, $12 and $18 a doz. Erica Cotonoides Veitchii 4H in., $4 a doz.: 5 in., $5 and $9 a doz.; largrer plants, $1 to $2 each. Oranges 5H in. to 9 in. pots, $24, $30. $35, $48, $60. Pandanus Veitchii 5 in. to 9 in. pots, $6. $9. $12, $24. $30, $36. Poinsettia Pulcherrima 3 in 6 in. pans. $9 per doz. 4 in 7 in. pans, $12 to $l5 per doz. 5 in 8 in. pans. $18 per doz. 9 and 10 inch pans, $24 to $30 per doz, 12 inch pans, 36 to $42 per doz. Terms of Business: Cash with order, please. Excepting parties with whom I have done business on credit before and transactions have been satisfactory, my terms are 30 days. Un- known correspondents wishing to open an account will please furnish reference of parties in trade with whom they have had credit relations in New York City. Remittances should be made by Post Office Money Orders, Drafts on New York banks or Bankof L.I. (College Point Branch) or Express Money Orders. Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered. Goods desired C. O. D. must be accompanied by a partial remittance to guarantee accept- ance. All groods arj offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order, and I reserve the right to advance price without notice. Orders booked and shipped in rotation. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th Street, College Point, N. Y. Queensborough. AZALEAS Fine plants on hand now for immediate shipping. Write us. C. C. POLLWORTB CO., Miiwankee, Wis. is now with S. A. Anderson, as is also Chas. Felton, lately with the E. G. Hill Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Election this year brought some sur- prises. W. A. Adams was defeated and after January 1, 1914, can be found at 440 Main street, with a pleas- ant smile and no regrets. Stroh's Flower Shop, on Main street, opposite the Iroquois, had their store redecorated for the fall trade. Wallace Eiss, with the W. P. Kast- ing Co., is around again after a very serious illness. Bison. Battle Creek, Mich. — s, W. Cog- gan is growing 5,000 Bonnaffon chrys- anthemums this season. This is his favorite variety and he has ijo trouble in disposing of them. ^9^3- The American Florist. 963 Bouquet Green BOXWOOD Vaughan's XXX Holly Immortelles, Statice, baskets, Ruscus. Ribbons, Chiffons, iVfoss Wreaths. VAUGHAN'S CHICAGO SEED STORE, NEW YORK Fancy Boxwood Sprays We can save you money on this Classic Decorative material. Let us quote you on your requirements for immediate use and for Christmas delivery. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company, 121 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Washlngfton. PUBLIC WANTS CHEAP FLOWEBS. Business the last week has improved a little, but you hear the same story everywhere. What has become of the good flower buyers? There are dinners and luncheons going on every day, but every customer will ask the florist, "What have you that is cheap?" There is plenty of stock on the local market and everything is cheap. The very best chrysanthemums could be had from $1.50 a dozen and the select at $2.50 a dozen, while roses could be had from $4.00 to $8.00 a hundred for the best; carnations from $2.00 to $3.00 a hundred. Violets are scarce. NOTES. The ladies of the local Florists' Club were hosts to the Baltimore ladies at luncheon and dinner at the Ebbett House on November 13. After luncheon the ladies enjoyed an afternoon on the bowling alley, with the honors going to the visitors, Mrs. Klein, Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Zuick, Mrs. McKissick, Miss Ripp. The local bowlers were Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Kimmel, Mrs. Stauff, Mrs. and Miss Oehlmer. Under the direction of Superintendent Henlock of the propagation gardens, the planting of bulbs and pansies in the local parks and on the White House grounds is about complete. In an address before the National Grange at Manchester, N. H., Secretary of Agriculture Houston ascribed the present high cost of living in part to the neglect of the farms. The Florists' Exchange is receiving some fine lily of the valley, also some very good Sunburst roses which find a ready sale. Visitors : E. Fancourt, representing Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; S. Bayersdorfer of Philadelphia, Pa. Florists and others will be interested to know that the parcel post limit has been raised from 25 to 100 pounds. G, C, D. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., November 14, Presi- dent Robt. Williamson in the chair. The exhibition committee reported the recent show a huge success in every respect. The chief interests centered in the nomination of officers for the ensuing year, to be elected at the De- cember meeting. We are still adding to the roll of membership, two being You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. elected and five nominated at this meeting. W. D. Daymen & Son's prize for carnations was won by A. L. Marshall, James Stuart being second. Other ex- hibits received the following awards : P. W. Popp, very highly commended for vase of anemone chrysanthemums, Miss Rose X Garza, a very useful white for decorative work; P. W. Popp, honorable mention for vase of carna- tions; Louis Dittman vote of thanks for vase of roses; Alex. Geddis, vote of "thanks for Japanese radish. On account of pressing business Wm. Morrow's paper on "Grape Cul- ture Under Glass" was held over to the December meeting. This is the first paper of a series to be given dur- ing the winter months. P. W. Popp offers prizes at next meeting for roses. Owinsr A. HuNWT':K Sec'y. 964 The American Florist. Nov. 22, POEHLMAI 72-74 E> Randolph Si ^^^NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send Cut Flower Department. GHRYSANTHEMUMSPOMPOr Roses -American BeautI EASTER HUES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, CATTLEYAS, CYPRIPEDIUMS and PINK and WHITE DENDROBICMS. HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMH^AX. Mexican Ivy == Leucothoe == Sprengeri Adiai Plant Department. All orders for Blooming and Decorative Plants, Palms, etc., should be sent dl the Greenhouses at Morton Grove, 111., to insure prompt attention and immediate dei Blooming Plants. Cyclamen, Christmas colors, 4 to Azaleas, 10,000, all sizes, 75c and Begonias Lorraine, 6 inch pots, Cincinnati, 5 inch, 50c to 75c; better. Order your Xmas supply now. PALMS. We carry a full line of all the Popular sizes. The stock is strong and clean. A trial order will convince you that we give full value or more for your money. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta, from 75cto$1.50each. " Glauca. from Sl.OO to $2.00 each. " Compacta. from $1.00 to $2.00 each. " Extra large specimens of all varieties from $2.00 up to $3.00 and $4.00 each. Aspidistra, green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves to a plant. Variegated, 15c per leaf; Green, 10c per leaf. 7 inch, good values, 25c to $1.50 each, up. Specimen plants, $5.00 to $10.00 per 75c to $1.50 each; 7 inch, $2.00 each. 6 inch, 75c to $1.00; 7 inch, $1.50 to ncQS Elastlca, strong, 6-in., 75c to $1.00 each. 5-in., each, SOc. Crotons in variety, strong, 4-in., per doz,, $6.00. " strong, 3-in., each 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., $15.00 per 100. Cyperus AltemUolius, Umbrella Plant, 4-in., per 100, $8.00. Asparagus Flumosus— 2i4-in., per 100. $3.50; per 1000, $30.00. 3in. per 100. 16.00: per 1000, $55.00. Asparagus Sprengeri— 2V2-in., pel 100, $3.00; per 1000. $25.00. 3-in., per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. Jerusalem Cherries, 2y2-in., per 100, $3,00. plant. All the popular Christmas $2.00. These are especially fint Cluster Peppers, 2V4-in.. perlOO, $3,C thing for basket work. Cluster Peppers, 4-in., in well coloi make room, per 100, $10.00, Celestial Peppers, 2H-in.. per 100, $3. FERNS. El Boston, Roosevelt S-inch $(h 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch 10-inch 12-inch Table Ferns, all leading varieties, $ $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Place your order wrtth us now for your Christmas Azaleas. Remember they were scarce last year. We wdll protect your supply if you will give us your order now. ^9'^3- The American Florist. 965 BROS. CO. Mstance Phone, £> WM f ^ M £> £\ | V V ndolph 35. V^lll V^A^UVT^ ILL.« /ERYTHINGS SUPPLIES For Everyday and Holiday Use. 'his department is in keeping with all the other branches of our business and the buyer can 3 order here with the assurance that he will obtain quality goods at as reasonable prices as he ivhere. If you have not already placed an order with us for anything in this line you should imediately, for you will find that our goods, service, treatment and prices are right. Ruscus in Quantity. Either made up in wreaths, both Green and Red, or loose. We can supply either in any quantity and are offering the best grade of loose Ruscus in Green, Red or Purple, 65 cents per pound RED RUSCUS WREATHS-ORNAMENTED With Colored Pine Cones. 14-in., doz., $ 6.00 18-in., doz , $10.00 16-in., doz., 7.50 24-in., doz., 15.00 k Wreaths with Poinsettia Green & Brown, 18 inches per doz., $6 00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE LOTS New Crop of Magnolias, per hamper $1.50, Red, Green, Brown. Pine Cones, iridescent effect, semething entirely new, per lb., 75c. Try a sample. Iridescent Statice, per lb, $1.00. RED RUSCUS WREATHS-PLAIN, 12-in., doz., $ 3.00 18-in., doz., $ 7.50 14-in., doz., 4.50 24-in., doz., 12.00 16-in., doz., 6.00 All the Latest Styles. should order your Holiday Supply W and feature a few in your windows. es making a magnificent display they ring you much business. Send for a , $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 sample ment and you will never regret it. 966 The American Florist. Nov. 22^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE BEST COMMERCIAL VARIETIES Choice Roses, Beauties and Carnations All Our Own Growth Buy Direct of the Grower. BEAUTIES— Best in Market. Extra long perdoz , $5.00 36 inch.. 24-30 inch., 20 inch 15 inch 8-12 inch,. $3.00 to 4.00 2.50 2 00 1.50 1.00 We are now catting a tine lot ot RoSes. Pink Killamey, White KUlamey, Rhea Reids, Sunbursts. Billingdon. Mrs. Shawyer, Richmonds, Wards. Special per 100, $8.00 Medium " $5 00- 6.00 Short " 3.00- 4.00 TtianksgiflDg Price List: CHRVSANTBEMUMS According to Size Yellow per doz .... $1 50-$3 00 White " 1.60- 3.00 i>o»di:i*OK:® White and Yellow. 35c to 60c a bunch. CARNATIONS-Red, Pink, White. Extra Fancy. ...per 100 $5.00 Fancy " 4.00 VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. EASTER LILIES. Per dozen $1.50 Paper Whites.. .Per doz. $3.00to $4.00 GREENS. Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Bronze Galax " 1.50 Adiantum....'. per 100 1.00 Asparagus " $2.00- 8.00 Sprengeri " 2.00- 3.00 ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS AT MARKET PRICES. Growing all the flowers we sell, we guarantee their quality and safe arrival. BA8SETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457, AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, m. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60, ILL. Chicago TRADE QUIET. Trade has been rather quiet the past week, consequently stock of all kinds, with one or two exceptions, has been plentiful. American Beauty roses have been none too plentiful and what stock there was offered during the week was disposed of quickly at good prices. Fancy Richmond and Sun- burst roses are being offered in large quantities.' My Maryland roses of good quality are obtainable, while the receipts of Killarney and White Kil- larney are quite large. Mrs. Aaron Ward and Prince, de Bulgarie roses are in good demand and the shipments of Milady are quickly disposed of. Chrys- anthemums are very plentiful and naany choice blooms have been sold at very low praces in large lots the past week. Major Bonnaffon chrysanthe- mums are arriving in large numbers, and the indications are that a good supply of these flowers will be ob- tainable in this market on Thanksgiv- ing day. Golden Chadwick and Chad- wick Improved are among the daily offerings, in addition to Nagoya and the many other varieties now shown. Pompons of every description are of- fered in large quantities, but are in fairly good demand. Carnations are more numerous and the prices have had a tendency to drop a trifle the past week. Lilies have been moving well and at times were somewhat scarcje. Lily of the valley is in good demand and the receipts of Paper White narcissus are large. Violets have been moving quite freely. Or- chids are in good supply and the same can be said of stevia and sweet peas. Gardenias are none too plentiful. Greens of all kinds are plentiful, but there will be a big shortage of ferns before the season is over. Some Thanksgiving orders have been booked and, while the indications are that there will be a good supply of stock, the buyers would do well to place their orders well in advance. NOTES. Bassett & Washburn have started grading for five new. steel frame greenhouses, 34x600 feet, to be erected soon, and all the greenhouse manu- facturers in this country are cordially invited to figure on same. Mr. Wash- burn figures that if he places the or- der now and allows the manu- turers to turn out the work during the winter months it will be a saving in cost and will allow the firm to have the houses painted before they are erected. The Chicago Carnation Co. made a fine showing at the Cleveland Flower Show last week, winning 19 prizes .out of 19 entries, eight being first prizes and six of them second prizes. This firm's new pink carnation "Peerless" and The Herald, last year's introduc- tion, were some of their best prize- winners. A team representing the Cook County Florists' Association bowling league consisting of John Zech, Allie Zech, J. Jacobs, Clias. Meyer and J. Vogel de- feated the Maywood boys in three straight games at Maywood on Friday, November 14. Mrs. Herman Schiller was success- fully operated upon last week and is now on the road to recovery. Reinold Schiller, who was operated upon for appendicitis recently, is feeling much better and will soon be able to be about. Joseph Ziska has been obliged to have additional space for his rapidly increasing supply business and here- after will occupy a large room on the fifth floor of the building in addition to his present space. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ^^^CY_^JO^^ WHOLESALE cowmikbiuw fLOBISTS Se Eaal llBiidolpb Slraal CaiCAGO BOXWOOD The pick of the Virginia hedge and tree varieties Undoubtedly the most beautiful stock ever offered. Tree $6.50 per case Hedge... 7.50 per case Cut Flowers You always get just what you order. SUPPLIES Bi? sale on PLAIN TAFrETA. Write for prices. If any item we ship is not entirely to your satisfaction, return it upon receipt and we will gladly pay return charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it. Mention the American Florist lolien writing Miss L. Tonner is back from Georgia where she had been in the interests of the Jackson Pecan Groves Co. Her firm is one of the exhibitors at the Land Show which is now being held in the Coliseum. I9I3- The American Florist. 9G7 If you coold see the condition of our stock as it is now in our greenhouses, yon would PLACE YOUR Thanksgiving Orders Willi Us Visitors who have been accustomed to inspecting our range each year are surprised when they pass through our greenhouses now, for the plants are all in unusually fine healthy condition and promise large cuts for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. If we had the ability to picture the true condition of our crops as they are we would be sure of receiving your Thanks- giving order. Now booking orders for Thanksgiving. BEAUTIES==RICHM0ND5 p'NK-KILLARNEYS WHITE My Marylands-Sunbursts-Wards-Carnations-Chrysanthemums Send Your Orders Direct to tlie Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of, Thanksgiving Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch steins Per doz.$4 00 to $6 00 36 inch stems Per doz., 3 00 30 inch stems ,, 2 50 24 inch stems ,, 2 00 20 inch stems , 175 18 inch stems ,, 150 12 inch stems ,, 125 Short Beauties $6 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond , Specials $10 00 Killarney J Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Per 100 Mrs. Aaron Ward , Specials $10 00 Sunburst V Select $6 00 to 8 00 Sunrise ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 Bulgarie ^ Short 3 00 Roses, our selection 4 00 Carnations 3 00 to 4 00 Clu-ysanthemums per doz. $2 00 to $2 50 Extra Fancy per doz. 3 00 Small per 100 10 00 to 12 50 Pompons 35 to 50c per bunch. Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum ] oo Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 PETER REINBERG Long Distance Phone Central 2846. 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. 968 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Wietor Brothers 162N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone, Central 2846. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-'NUIVIS POMPONS-- ROSES-CARNATIONS Large quantities of the right stock at the right prices for Thanksgiving. All orders sent here will be filled right. Thanksgiving Price List- Subject to change ' withont notice BEAUTIES Extra Select. 36-inch stem., 30-inch stem . 24-inch stem.. 20-inch stem.. 15-inch stem.. CARNATIONS Per doz. $5 00 4 00 3 50 2 50 2 00 1 50 Per 100 Fancy $ 4 00 to $6 00 Medium 3 00 to 3 50 Short 2 00 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 to 12 00 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 50c ™arney J SELECT, White Klllarney /p^NGY, rSSiZ.:.:.:.:::;:::::::::: MEDIUM. Maryland ) SHORT, $8.00 per 100 6 00 per 100 4.00 per 100 3.00 per 100 Chrysanthemums, Small per 100, .$8 00 " Medium per doz., 1 50 " Fancy per doz., 2 50 " Special per doz., 3 00 Pompons 50c per bunch Valley per 100, $3 00 to 4 00 Ferns per lOOO, 2 50 ROSES, Our Selection, $3.50 per 100. All Green Goods at Market Rates. The coming Chicago-Wisconsin foot- ball game which will be played here on November 22 will call for a large sup- ply of chrysanthemums. There are quite a number of football fans in the local market who are confident that the Maroons will win, but they had better not make any foolish wagers for the Badgers are likely to carry away the honors. At Peter Reinberg's store the re- ceipts of long stemmed Richmond and Sunburst roses are unusually heavy at present but the stock being of the firm's usual good quality finds ready buyers. Thanksgiving orders are ar- riving in good shape and with favor- able weather from now on the sales should be very large. E. E. Pieser of Kennicott Bros. Co. says that in all of his years of experi- ence in the wholesale cut flower busi- ness he has never known ferns to be as scarce as they are now. Nearly all of the larger dealers write that they have orders for all that they have in storage, so higher prices may be ex- pected before long. Wallace R. Pierson of Cromwell, Conn., is in the city, having made the trip from the Cleveland flower show here with W. N. Rudd, whose guest he was on November 16. Mr. Pier- son has not been feeling well of late and while here was under the care of .■Dr. Davis. The Adam Schillo Lumber Co. is notifying its customers to the effect that Hawthorne street on which they are located has been changed to Kings- bury street and that all mail should be addressed there hereafter. The J. B. Deamud Co. is offering a large supply of Wm. Turner chrysan- themums, the beautiful white variety that attracted so much favorable at- tention at the recent chrysanthemum show in the Art Institute. SEND YOUR Thanksgiving Orders To the house that will fill them best. J. B. DEAMUD CO. 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. The Chas. Swanson place on. Ridge avenue was partly destroyed by Are on November 12 which started in the packing room. Considerable damage was done. Judging from the activities at J. A. Budlong's store the shipping trade continues to be good, due probably in a measure to the good stock sold. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will meet at the Tavern, West Washington street, on Thursday, No- vember 20. The John C. Moninger Co. is supply- ing the material for Nicolas Cleren's new greenhouses at 6516 North Robey street. The North Shore Floral Co. had a grand opening at its new store at 849 Irving Park boulevard on November 15. Mrs. Fred A. Patten and son of Stockton, Calif., are in the city buying supplies for their holiday trade. Fred Ottenbacher of the Zeck & Mann force took a day off this week to attend a family reunion. California CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of all Icinds, colors, quality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will worlc as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. '9^3- The American Florist. 969 A. L VA[J6HAN fe CO. .NOT INC.. 161 N, Wabash Ave., ••HONEsjoemra- ■?,",> -.ii^ CHICAGO BIG SUPPLY ROSES-CARNATIONS-'MUMS All late orders will be properly filled and shipped at the desired time. THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST. American Beauties Special, long 36 to 40-inch 24 to 30-inch 18 to 20-inch 12 to 15-inch Roses Richmonds Killarney, white, pink My Maryland Sunburst Ward Roses, our selection Carnations, common Fancy ,. Per doz. $5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 $1.50 to 2.00 Per 100 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 5 00 Subject to Change Without Notice. Miscellaneous Orchids per doz., $7.50 to $9.00 Mums " 1.50 to 3 00 " Extra Fancy.. " 4.00 " Pompons perbch,, 35 to 50 Violets $ Paper Whites Sweet Peas Easter Lilies Valley Adlantum Asparagus Strings each, 60c to 75c Asparagus Bunches " 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches " 25c to 50c Smilax per doz. $2.00 Galax, green per 1000, 1.00 " bronze " 1.50 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Boxwood 501b. cases, 7.50 Wild Smilax large " 5 00 Per 100 1,00 to $ 1.25 3.00 .75 to 12.50 to 3.00 to 75 to 1.50 15.00 4.00 1.50 Unusually Large Quantities —OF CHOICE— 'MUMS-BEAUTIES Roses- Carnations -Lili and all other seasonable cut flowers and greens FOR THANKSGIVING C If you want the best and freshest stock obtainable in this market at the right prices, always send your orders to us. n: or I O Pf With every purchase of Supplies (not including wire work), amounting to $10.00, we will give free, your choice of a Graft- ing, Budding, Florist Knife or pair of Pruningr Shears, (imported Kunde make). Prices guaranteed as low as other dealers. This offer closes December 1st. RICE BROTHERS Minneapolis, Minn. %°&SH WILD SMILAX Fresh Cut Valley Seasonable Cut Flowers. Supplies and Wire Desi^s. Wholesale Florist C. A. KUEHN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. BOUQUET PINS In all colors, suitable to florists. 3 in. and 4H in. long, per doz $0.15 Per gross $1.25 5 gross lots at . . . . 1.05 3 gross lots at 1.15 10 gross lots at.,.. 1.00 Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, ^^otowsT 1324 Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. jgis- The American Florist. 975 PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. ^ $7.50 per 50 lb. Case. NO UNNECESSARY WOOD. NO WASTE. THE BEST YOU EVER USED. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., n wTo?!T^h';^°d1fi^csts. Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Oliio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Valley always. 1619-21 RiRStiad St., PHILADELPHIA, PA will get stock much cheaper and do a much larger business themselves, as they will be able to offer flowers at much lower prices. If this is not sat- isfactory the other alternative is to buy what they want and then tell us how to get a surplus price for the bal- ance." Superintendent Schmidt of the Pair- mount park conservatory has had a splendid show of potted chrysanthe- mums arranged for effect. That the public appreciate this display is evi- denced by the great crowd that visit the hall, particularly on Sunday. It takes a large police force to handle the crowd that line up outside the build- ing awaiting their turn. The City Hall flower stands have changed owners. The story is that the former lessees paid $50 a month during the lean summer months until November 1, when others with an eye to the good trade when flowers are plentiful offered $75 for the privilege, which was accepted. William (or "Billy" as he is known to his friends) Stephens is now with the Berger Brothers force. Billy has been on the circuit for 25 years as salesman for John Burton, and is able to feel the pulse of the miarket with the best of them. Roseum lilies are a feature with the Leo Niessen Co. They were never in better form. Cypripediums are handled in quantity — the Burton stock. Enough American Beauty roses go out of here every day apparently to stock the entire country. The Robert Craig Co. have had some very fine plants of Garza chrysanthe- mums. They were exceptionally well flowered. Cyclamen begonias and poinsettias are coming along here in large quantities. W. J. Baker is to move to 12 South Mole street. Here he will have more room and a first floor location, where before he had a half basement. The M. Rice Co. is having a great run on their tumbler baskets. One firm's recent order called for 1,000 of these quick sellers. High class chrysanthemums, choice American Beauty roses and cattleyas were the leaders last week with Ed- ward Reid. K. Houston, Tex. — A temporary organ- ization was effected at the first meet- ing of the Houston Florists' Club. Robert C. Kerr was elected temporary president. Permanent officers will be elected at the next meeting. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, lily ol the VaUey, Carnations, Orchids 2 26 Devonshire street, : : BOSTON, MASS. 1 VlioMe Hover MM^lteU Buffalo, Nov. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 35 00@40 00 fancy 25 00@30 00 extra 20 00@25 00 No. 1 12 00@15 00 No.2 5 00® 800 " Pink Killarney 3 00@10 00 ■' White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 7 00 •■ Aaron Ward 4 00® 6 00 Killarney Queen 4 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 4 00® 12 00 " Bonsilene 3 00® 4 00 " Safrano 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 8 00 •' Milady 4 00@12 00 Snapdragon 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Lily of the Valley @ 4 00 Pompons per bunch. 25c®50c Chrysanthemums 6 00@25 00 Violets 60® 75 White Violets 1 00® 1 25 Lilies 10 00®12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Boston, Nov. 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00@25 00 medium 10 00@12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00® 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 8 00 " Double White Killarney. . .10 00®12 00 Killarney Queen Special... 8 00@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 200@800 " Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 •' Richmond 2 00® 8 00 •' My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@16 00 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati. Nov. 19. Roses, Beauty per doz.. $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 8 00 Killarney 2 00® 8 00 My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 Perle 2 00® 8 00 Richmond 2 00® 8 00 Taft 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum ". 12 50®15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Carnations 2 50® 3 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Narcissus 3 OO Bouvardia 3 00 Orchids $6.00®$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums. . ,50@ 3.00 per doz. IJEADQUART-el^ '^4^€.>N YORK Give Us a Trial We Can Please Teu. IT Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WbolesaJa Comminion Florist*, norists' Snpplles and Wire Deltas. WM. F. KASTING CO. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MiGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio nttstmrdh, Fa. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CflRYSANTHElDMS In All Grades. Orcliids, Roses, Violets, Gareations, Clioice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-30 Third Ave. East, CINCINMATI, OHIO Wholesale CominlssionFloiist Consigiunents Solicited Complete Stock of norists' Greens and SopoUes St. Louis, Nov, 19. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum S 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35®60 Harrisii 10 00®12 50 Ferns per 1000 $2.00 Galax .■ " 1.25 976 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES, HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, Etc. joh::iv ^^ouin^o Cattleyas, Gardenias, Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses. I wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, will receive my personal attention. CHOICEST STOCK IN AMERICA. S3 \2Vest WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. ]XE>'v%r ttoi^k: New York. BETTER CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED. While there is no great change in the condition of the cut flower market, there was a better feeling toward the latter part of the past week and it now appears that better times are in sight. The opening of the Horse Show at Madison Square Garden, and the Yale-Princeton football game at New Haven, November 15, had some effect in stimulating the market, particular- ly in violets, which wholesaled at from $1.00 to $1.25 a hundred. These in themselves are but incidents in the trade, but as many of the fashionable people are in town it is hoped they will remain for a time. With the excep- tion of chrysanthemums, the supply of stock was not heavy November 15, which, falling on Saturday, was sure to bring in about all that was fit to cut. Even in chrysanthemums Indi- cations now point to better prices for the remainder of their season, which must necessarily be short. The Bon- naffons and Timothy Eatons have for some time been arriving and they must soon be cut out. There is a moderate supply of American Beauty roses on the market and prices range from 25 cents to 30 cents each. In special stock of other roses such as Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Chas. Rus- sell, Killarney Queen and Sunburst, there is a tendency toward higher prices. Special stock of orchids and lily of the valley is also doing better. Paper White narcissus, bouvardia and stevia are now features of the mar- ket. Carnations are doing as well as can be expected in the chrysanthemum season. Plant stock is now a feature that cannot be overlooked. In chrys- anthemum plants a great variety is seen, not only the well known com- mercial varieties but likewise the sin- gles and pompons. Well flowered cyclamens are already seen in the re- tail stores and there will be well flow- ered poinsettias for Thanksgiving. The ericas and the berried plants, such as solanums and ardisias, are begin- ning to appear. Monday, November 17. — The supply of stock is light, which to some extent relieves the situation, but buying is also light. There is some effort to get better prices for cattleya orchids than quoted, but it does not appear to be very successful. The weather is clear and cool. NOTES. There is considerable anxiety over the continued absence from the city of Chas. B. Stover, for the past four years chairman of the Board of Park Commissioners, and by virtue of his office, head of the park department. He left the city more than thre(ei weeks ago, saying he would visit other cities. Since that time all that has been heard from him has been vague and unsatisfactory. To facili- tate business. Acting Mayor Kline, on November 12, elevated Michael J. Kennedy of Brooklyn, one of the com- missioners, to the head of the board. Mr. Stover was an appointee of the late Mayor Gaynor. He is a man of good education and philanthropic ten- dencies. He started a boys' club 26 years ago, said to be the first club of its kind in this country. He was one of the founders of the university set- tlement at 184 Eldridge street and made his home there, being a bachelor. He at one time studied for the minis- try, but was never ordained. Although Staten Island is somewhat isolated from the rest of the city, a ferry being now the chief means of communication, business is thriving and the florists are keeping up with their neighbors. At Stapleton we found four prosperous retail florists : W. L. Trumpore, E. M. Sterling, John Goold and Mrs. D. Goetz. W. L. Trumpore is, we believe, a native of the island. For many years he was with J. H. Small & Sons, in a responsible posi- tion. On account of ill health he re- cently relinquished his position with them and opened a store near his home, where assisted by his sons, he is doing a nice business. At Port Rich- mond, on the other side of the island, Fred G. Hawkins has a neat range and store and is doing well. Chris Boehe, a pioneer grower of the island, is now cutting good chrysanthemums and car- nations which are sold by JVt. C. Ford, 121 W. Twenty-eighth street. We recently noted, at the range of Anton Schultheis, College Point. L. I., an exceptionally fine display of plant stock. He has already disposed of a great stock of chrysanthemums in pots but considers that a mere incident in plant growing. His ericas, poinsettias, cyclamens, ardisias and solanums are in themselves a fine exhibition. Some of his cyclamens are real giants, the diameter of the foliage clump being two feet, and with plenty of flowers. His force has recently been very busy housing a great stock of rambler roses, hydrangeas, and other plants. In ad- dition to his many houses he has many frames from which a supply is drawn as the flowered plants go out. With a good variety of flowers at hand, many of the retailers have now very attractive show windows. On November 15, the day of the football game, the yellow of Princeton seemed to predominate in all the show win- dows. At Alexander McConnell's an immense cluster of oncidiums was flanked by yellow roses in variety. At C. A. Dard's oncidiums, cattleyas and yellow chrysanthemums were noted. For variety, J. W. Hauser ex- hibited in his show window a number of bouquets made up in the old fash- ioned style. Geo. M. Stumpp's store was noteworthy for baskets of orchids and a fine arrangement of chrysanthe- mums. J. G. Leikens, Inc., has opened a handsome new retail store at Madi- son avenue and Fifty-fifth street. The store from the street shows 70 run- ning feet of plate glass, there being a balcony over the main store that is filled with palms, ferns and foliage plants. All this makes a fine display from the street. J. G. Leikens has for a number of years been well known in the retail trade of this city. He met with temporary reverses some- time ago, but being a man of energy, is again on his feet. His partner, Arthur M. Werner, the treasurer, is a gentleman of agreeable personality and good business standing and the firm has good prospects for success. Among the progressive young men in the retail business of this city, noteworthy are W. A. Blaidel's Sons, 402 West Twenty-third street. Their store and conservatory in the rear are always models of neatness. Being located near the piers of the great Trans-Atlantic liners they have a good steamer trade and as the business was established by their father many years ago, they have grown up in it and enjoy a wide acquaintance and patronage. The order for widening West Twen- ty-eighth street was issued some time ago but the landlord of H. E. Fro- ment's store has just got the contract- ors started on his building. As the weather grows cold and rainy, "letting in daylight" is no joke, especially to the fat ofiice cat which has had the habit of sleeping all day on the boss's desk and is now thoroughly disgusted with modern improvements. Herman C. Steinhoif, a veteran grow- er of West Hoboken, N. J., now occu- pies space with the New York Cut Flower Co., being represented by the veteran "Andy" Dwyer. He has a noteworthy stock of lilies and bouvar- dias. Young & Nugent were very busy during the past week with funeral work, a large number of very fine de- signs being noted. Wm. Haupt, a well known designer, has recently joined the force at this store. Harry Goldfarb works for one of the leading Greek florists, but in his spare moments keeps in practice as a feath- erweight boxer. For the prize of a diamond ring he recently vanquished Jack Costala. Even in the dullest of times there is humor in the florist business in this city. On East Forty-second street there is a shop that is a combination of flowers, fruit and a shoeblacking par- lor! Visitors : Alex Montgomery and son, Boston and Natick, Mass.; Louis J. Renter, Westerly, R. I.; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa.; Wm. Sims, Cliftondale, Mass. A. F. F. POUOHKEEPSIE, N. Y.— -The thirteenth annual exhibition of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society was one of the most successful in its history. N. Harold Cottom of Wappingers Palls was manager of the show. rp/J- The American Florist. 977 M. RICE CO. E - THE SUPPLY HOUSE That Never Disappoints Rush Orders SHIPPED on Receipt. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mechan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^'"'^ Everythine in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. «UM<<* Established 1887 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for tiie celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Killamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Sonare. TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as selecting the best flowers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years we have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, which we will cheerfully furnish upon application. We desire a few more shippers and if you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. QUTTMAN, PresMent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sqnare. 18 Years Experience. Frank H.Traendly Charles Schenck Traendiy ^ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Git Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 79S and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Chrysanttiemums and all the best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Hie Largest Shipiwr and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^.A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. The Kervan Company FRBSH CUT EVEROREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th street NEW YORK Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held November 12 at Pembrooke hall, Glen Cove, Ij. I., with a large attendance. Mrs. F. L. Hine and F. S. Smithers, Glen Cove, were elected honorary members. Thos. Henderson and A. Cook were elected to active member- ship, and three more petitions received. In the competition for three white, • three yellow and three pink chrysan- themums the awards were as fol- lows : J. MacCarthy, first for yellow; W. Ross, first for pink; W. Ross and J. MacDonald, first for full pink. The next meeting will be held at 2 p. m., when the election of oiiicers will take place. Prizes will be offered for fifty single violets, three poinsettias and three heads of lettuce. Jas. MacDonald, Secy. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street KEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sqnare Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Sqnare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ''3'^2'3533 Mad. sy New York. Nov. 19 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00@25 00 extra and fancy... 10 00(812 GO No. 1 and No. 2... 5 00® 8 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. special. 6 00@ 8 00 extra... 4 C0@ 5 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 00@ 2 00 " White Killarney 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00@ 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 50@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 00@ 8 00 " Hillingdon, Aaron Ward.. 50® 6 00 ' Richmond 50® 6 00 " Sunburst 1 00®10 00 " Taft 50@600 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00®10 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 4 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 50@ 1 75 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings, 75® 1 00 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz $0.50@I1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock. per doz $1.00@$4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches, 50c@75c Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Violets 50c@75c Gardenias. ... per doz., $1.00®$4.00 Mention the American Florist wTien writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone!: Z200 and 2201 Madison Square, Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Cooean Bldgr.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every mornin?. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisioE. V. S. DORVAL, secretary. Mention the American Floriat whin urltin^ 978 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Mention the Best, illustrations; The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable All Progressive Florists Get in Line Get „.„__-„_-.._,.„ --» -. n ^^\srErySe"Sro^%?i^rs"uSrs! H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 1129 Arch st. Phiiadeipliia, Pa. BAYERSDORFER'S Toronto. TRADE GROWING ACTIVE AGAIN. Business, which has been quiet with the retailers this fall, is again showing signs of activity. Chysanthemums are in all their glory and some beautiful specimens are to be seen in the stores, selling at $12.00 a dozen. Roses, ex- cept American Beauty, are plentiful and good. Killarney, KlUarney Queen, Richmond, and Sunburst are all show- ing late season quality. Carnations are short in crop and orchids and vio- lets are decidedly scarce. NOTES. Miller & Sons entertained several lodges of Masons at their greenhouses recently. A wonderful development and improvement of this plant was no- ticed. Four large houses were added the past summer, and all were planted with chrysanthemums. The earlier va- rieties here were badly affected by the aster bug and many of the flowers were deformed (which happened to a num- ber of growers here) but the later varieties are fine. Roses are good and show great promise. Richmond, the Killarneys and Sunburst form the larger part of the stock though Mrs. Chas. Russell and Milady are being given a good trial. Paper White nar- cissi, of which they grow 200,000, are coming into bloom and some 6.000 azaleas are beginning to show buds. The long benches of carnations and the frames of lily of the valley in different stages of growth all appealed to the visitors, who were not bashful with their praise nor did they fail to appre- ciate the refreshments which had been provided. Harold Mills of Richmond Hill had the end of one of his houses blown In Sunday. November 9. during the heavy storm which caused so much damage and havoc to the shipping in- terests on the lakes near here. Some of the other growers in the same vi- cinity had some very anxious moments but John H. Dunlop's new Lord & Burnham houses stood as iirm as a concrete pier. J. J. Higgins has purchased the Park- dale branch of A. E. Moore. Mr. Moore has sold out all his Toronto interests and will locate at Lindsay, Ont., where he will grow for the trade. The favorable weather has helped many with their outdoor planting. Thos. Manton has been very busy with tree and shrub plantings. H. G. D. Lynn, mass. — Frederic Southworth, florist, is a petitioner in bankruptcy. He owes $1,917 and has $275 assets. New York.— The shop at 3587 Broad- way in the new Bunny Theater build- ing, has been leased to Krake, a iSorist. HOLTOKE, MASS. — Miss Lucy Hickey has opened a flower store on Maple street. Her formal opening was well attended. Springfield, Mo. — Plans are being perfected for the meeting of the Mis- souri State Horticultural Association in this city, December 2-3. New Brunswick, N. J. — John Clark has completely renovated and redeco- rated his florist store at 77 Church street. The formal opening was held November 1 and was well attended. THE MEYER GREEN SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should be Used by growers for strinsincr Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. TheMEYiER SILKALINE was 1 he first green thread to be introduced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses everywhere, but it should be ordered by name— MEYER'S Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color. $1.25 per lb. Sizes: "' F" fine, "FF" medium and "FFF" course, Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Violet, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuise Siikaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. JOHN C. MEYER TflREAD CO., nrsafeiS; lowelljass. ICELAND MOSS EXPORT Necessary for every beautiful decoration and binding. Prime quality. In cases of 50 kilos at the prices of $220 per 1000 kilos. Packed carefully and forwarded everywhere. Ask for specimens. -:- -:- -:- CEDERPSLMS EFT, TRONDHJEM, NORWAY. HOLLYand WILD SMILAX EVERGREENS WRITE rOR PRICES SAM YOUNG, Spring, Tex. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2.50 per case Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing WAl.r,A Walla, Wash. — L. M. Brown, secretary of the Washington Horticul- tural Association, is preparing the pro- gramme of the annual meeting, to be held here December 17-19. Salem, O. — J. J. Gunn & Son suffered a serious loss recently when the heavy snow broke in the glass of four roofs, permitting the cold to freeze many growing plants and flowers. SPRflYS-FERNS New Crop, Fresh from the Patch Fancy and Dagger Ferns, $1.00 per 1000; $3.25 per case of 5O0O. Long Green Leucothoe, $2,50 per 1000. Short Green Leucothoe, $1.25 per 1000. Green Galax $0.50 per 1000 Hemlock Spruce Sprays 2.00 per 1000 Rhododendron Sprays 2.00 per lOOO Mountain Laurel Sprays 2.00 per 1000 Discount on large orders. Twenty years in the business, and 2OO0 well pleased customers. Send cash or reference with first order. All stock positively guaranteed. J. N. PRITCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Daeeer Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, HoUt, >Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves,, Utm Yirk Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare. "•" '•'■ Mention the American Florist when writing # WILD SMILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, OrrviUe, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing t9'3- The American Florist. 979 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 l^-SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvB>ii0^ixj Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South DaVota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Bstabllshed in 1857. ^mM. noRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACIHTIES IN THE CITY IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery ofi^CUT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices for tlie Plain People. Mention the American Florist when writing Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 Sonth leventli St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best Quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telesrraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C m. H. COOKE FLORIST Coiuiectlcnt Avenne and L Street St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. Al] orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ^™|?o°ck°°™ Mention the American Florist when writing Steamship Sailing's. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. November 22. California, Anchor, 2 p. m., Pier 64, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merion, American, 10 a. m. Ascania, C'unard. Pannonia, Cunard. FROM MONTREAL, Saturnia, Donaldson. Amerika, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. FROM BOSTON, Moltke, Ham.-Amer. Barbarossa, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. Trent, Royal Mail. Novemlier 23. FROTIT^ONTREAL, Sicilian, Allan. Noveni1)er 25. PROM BALTIMORE, Bosnia, Ham.-Amer. Rotterdam, Holland- America, 10 a. m. Grosser Kiirfuerst, North Ger-Lloyd, 10 a. m. Mayaro, Trinidad, Pier 24, Brooklyn. Indian Prince, Prince. November 26. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon. Rhein, North Ger. -Lloyd, 2 p. m. November 27. Campanello, Uranium. C. F. Tietgen, Seand.-Amer., Allanton, Lloyd Brazileiro. November 29. Anchor, 9 a. m., 2 p. m. Pier 64, North Caledonia, River. Perugia, Anchor, Pier 64. North River. PROM MONTREAL, Ruthenia, Canadian Pa- cific, at daybreak. Carmania. Cunard. Pennsylvania, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prince Oskar, Ham.- Amer. George Washington, North Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m. Kursk, Russian-American, 2 p. m. Vestrls, Lamport & Holt. ALEXANDER McCQNNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. '-pEIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casli must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconneli.. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gay Sts. All orders receive prompt attention]. Choice Beauties, Orcliids and Valley av< r>n h«nd Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Sanare. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Florzil Company Orders tor out flowers &nd designs solioited for delivery in any part of Texas. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Teleg^raph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sierers & Baland FLORIST so KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 980 The American Florist. Nov. 22, DESI6NS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by Srivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St Panl, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newarlc, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapli Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peacbtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoininu Plaza Hotel Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, BufEalo, N. Y. Ai'chias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Berteimann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B.. San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bragg, Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley Son, Cleveland, O. Breitraeyer's Son, John, Detroit, Micb, Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. G. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, III. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenii. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm-Gorly, St. Louis. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kift. Robert. 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Ales, New York, McKenna, Montreal, Can. Mullaupby. Florist, St. Louis. Mo. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer. W. J.. & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Pollworth Co. , C C. , Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Saakes, 0. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Pougbkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Mas, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. The Flower Shop, Memphis, Tenn. Trepel, C. C, New York. Virgin, Uriah J., New Orleans, La. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, F. H.. St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PL. CTil- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mlclt. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. i High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good | sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. ^ Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUvary Mention the American Florist when writing WASfllNaXON D. c. CUDE BROS-Ca rLomara (214 r 9T.NM! WASKJMtfTOtiOa Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Ibiisas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue Ail Orders Given Prompt and Garefui Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist xohen writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE, f^lOrai wO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. ^913- The American Florist. 981 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS wm be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. iFRED €• WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— wc have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. I I PhUadelphla. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. PcrBonal AttentJon to all Orders. Hantit* the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrMldAve. Will fill all orders for Cut KinSSS City and Flowers, Funeral Designs, DI......(U:il M. Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgli, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New Yorlc. George M. Stnmpp 761 Fiftti Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELMID EUCLID AVENUE ItMembers of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WasIiington,D. C. 14th and H. Street. Boston, Mass. Send fiower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. City Index to Retail Florists' Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Pcachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Butfalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. T. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. ClTicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Clevelana, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Haplds Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg P. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif.' — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Memphis, Term. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York — C. C. Trepel. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave." New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York- Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neh. — Hess & Swohoda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland. Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie. N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rocktord, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm-Gorly. .St. Louis. Mo. — Mullanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Ban Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute. Ind. — ,T. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. Established 184e David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2 1 39-2 1 4 1 Broadway, 15B2Tr553°c""m.u. CIlOlCB CUt FIOWBrS. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. aiS West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill Tour orders for designs and cut Sowers In NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 9e Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and ^uaractee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. wmtajte proper Wiaconaiii care of vonr orders In »» M»v.»^*m»*»« 982 The American Florist. Nov. 22, DESICNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. MulksmMorbts ftf\¥\^M ^ (tNCORPORATEO) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 ■] Sendyourorders^o^GtiiGago andSnb- nrbsto msx--^ , A 11 orders carefully filled "-•MSWMa'"^'"' under the superTision of ,^hicaG»^ GEORGE iSMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley&Soo 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AH orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tl>e city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teletrraph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. fiess & Swoboda FLORISTS. U1S Farnum St telephones i«u rarnvm ai. 1501 and l i582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Kansas City, Mo. WiUiatn L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb, Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER „ , J ,1 I J I Both Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. phones. Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYER, FLORIST, SlILV'^" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE In the Heart of New Yorli NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uoui Vnrlr Hitv Grand Central Terminal "*!" lUIR ullj The. Old Established Hl^ Class Florist Has opened a mag^nificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHIUPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAEI 1. 1 Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Mercliants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Onljr. URIAH J. W I D A I M 83S _____ V I R U I n J CANAL ST. Sedalla, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. 1\^ir1lidfl11 Orders will be careiulij HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & S(N(S Will fill your orders for Desig:ns and Cut Flowers in Michiiran. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TIOIN ^9^3- The American Florist. 983 Peerless Pink WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE :Best lOO I>arlx: F»ln:b:. Cle-velarEdL Slxo^w- /CONSIDERED the best all around commercial dark pink grown. The only dark pink that ^ does not turn blue when old. PCCrleSS Pink is the most productive carnation grown. 40 blooms per plant per season is a fair average. Clean, upright grower, absolutely free from disease. All cuttings guaranteed strong, well rooted. Ready January 1, 1914. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Tlxe Herald The only scarlet to win First Prize three years in succession, for best 100 blooms, red or scarlet. Cincinnati Flower Show, . 1911 St. Paul Flower Show, . . 1912 Cleveland Flower Show, . 1913 The only variety introduced last year shown at the Cleveland Show. Therefore, we again say The Herald has made good with hundreds of growers. Rooted cuttings ready January 1. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street, (A. T. PYFER, Mgr.) CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing NOW ON HAND Per Doz. Per 100 SPIRAEA Gladstone $1.25 $9.00 Queen Alexandra 1.50 11.00 Floribunda.... 1.00 7.00 Japonica .75 5.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Lilium Giganteum 7-9 in. (300 to case) $7,00 $60.00 8-9m.(250tocase) 8.50 75.00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 River Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Plants READY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; good medium plants, S3. 00 per 100. Extra strong California, $4.00 per lOO; good No. 2, $2 50 per 100. . Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUC ARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 3 in 7-inch tub, 30 inches high, bushy, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 inches high, very bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in S-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCELS A— 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 45c each. 3 tiers, 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers. 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub. 36 to 40 inches higli, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub. 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERNS, all varieties. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Mention tile American Florist when writing California Privet 2 year 2 to 3 feet Per 1000, $15 00 2yearl8to24in " 12 50 2yearl5 to20in " 10 00 1 year 12 tolSin " 6 00 1 year 15 to 24 in " 8 CO ONE MILLION CUTTINGS 65c per 1000 For Cash with order ONLY. HARRY B. EDWARDS, P. O. Box 31 LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Mention the American Florist when wriiing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, VioleU IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ¥^^^i Mention the American Florist when writing 984 The American Florist. Nov. 22, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn., President: J. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. I.,N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer: S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, 0., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. lllIPORTANT TO CATAI.OGUB FIRMS. Mail order houses hnving; their cata- loi^'ues in preparation should read care- fully the communieutions of AV. F. Ther- kildson and \V^. Atlee Burpee on page 984 of this issue^ givins the latest in- formation available in the matter of catalog'ue postage. It is not yet too late to avert the oppressive measures proposed if catalog-ue seedsmen and nurserymen -will bombard the Inter- state Commerce Commission and Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery with protests by mail or telegraph. Catalogue firms should also n'rite their representatives in Congress calling at- tention to the hardships of proposed changes. It is comparatively easy noiv to modify postal rules ^vhlch it frill he practically impossible to change later. Latest lily of the valley prices are firmer. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade November 19 were as follows: Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. Toronto, Ont. — The Steele-Briggs Seed Co. have sold out their green- houses and trial grounds on King street East and have moved to Port Credit, Ont. Cincinnati, O. — J. Charles MeCuI- lough is in California. — Bulb stock is well cleaned up. — Horace Cheeseman, with Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, was a recent visitor. Cleveland, O. — S. P. Willard, Sr., of Comstock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn., was a visitor last week. — Bulbs are pretty well cleaned up. Kendel's have had a liberal retail sale of Paper Wliite narcissus, which they show growing and flowering well in pebbles and water. Angers, France. — It is said there is no district in the world like this for the growing of vegetable seeds. Most large seed houses of the world keep agents or inspectors here. Lead- ing kinds are mangel, beet, carrot, en- dive, turnips, leek, onion all sorts, rad- ish and okra. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., hitherto a copartner- ship, has been incorporated with $100,- 000 common and the same amount pre- ferred stock. Alfred J. Brown holds 989 shares of the common and all the preferred stock. Thomas H. Brown holds 10 shares of common and Eld- win B. Seymour, one share. Some importers are protesting all entries under the new tariff law with a view to securing the five per cent American bottoms rebate should the decision in litigation prove adverse to the government, which assumes that the rebate is inimical to the interests of treaty countries and rules it out, the Protestants holding that the re- bate should apply to the ships of all treaty countries. James McHutchi- son of McHutchison & Co., New York, says, however, that probably the law will be changed to eliminate this clause. HARRISBUKG, PA.— This state's new pure seed law goes into effect Janu- ary 1. Toulon, Prance. — Heavy October rains have delayed bulb planting and the first week in November found many bulbs still on the screens and unplanted. Catalogue Postage. Painesville, O., November 15, 1913. — I am today advised by Hon. A. M. Dockery that the Post Office depart- ment had no intention of changing the rates or method of handling books under eight ounces. This is the first time that I have been able to verify this report, which was abroad some weeks ago. On October 5, acting upon information that I had to this effect, I filed a protest covering in detail the objections to this very unjust dis- crimination against books of more than eight ounces weight, and asking for a verification of the report. He writes further that the department was con- sidering the reduction of rates in some, if not all, the zones and that it was not believed that with this reduction of rates that the contemplated changes would work a hardship on the senders of catalogues. I have written him to- day pointing out the folly of such ideas and changes and directing his attention to the hardship that would come with depriving us of the privi- lege of mailing with a permit and to the delay tliat would necessarily have to accompany the individual stamping of catalogues by reason of having to zone them. W. F. Therkildson. Doylestown, Pa., November 18, 1913. — By telephoning Philadelphia and Washington from Ford Hook, Howard M. Earl has ascertained from Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery that the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion is favorably considering placing all books weighing more than eight ounces in parcel post. It is not yet decided when the change will become effective but fear it will be January 1. This will be a gross and fearful in- justice on all houses issuing catalogues weighing more than eight ounces. W. Atlee Burpee. Brome Grass Variation. The variation of grass for pasture or meadow at different altitudes and under different climatic conditions has been given special study by the agri- cultural experiment station of Colo- rado, where ample opportunity for such experiments is offered, the alti- tude of the state ranging from about 3,500 to nearly 15,000 feet above sea Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Gompaoy Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peai, Etc. Correspondeac* Sallcited. level. Both dry land and irrigated agriculture are represented in the ex- periments in practically every altitude. The awnless brome grass (Bromus enermis) was found to give much prom- ise as a pasture in the higher sections, both under dry and irrigated condi- tions. One hundred and twenty-one distinct strains or types are still under observation. It is hoped to develop a type of brome grass peculiarly adapt- ed for pasture or hay purposes in any locality, and which at the same time will be susceptible of seed propagation in order that the strain may be estab- lished. An illustrative bulletin cover- ing the work already done along this line has been issued by the station. Catalogues Received. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass., dahlias; Baker Bros. Co., Fort Worth, Texas, salvias; C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O., peonies; Oregon Nur- sery Co., Orenco, Ore., fruit, nut, orna- mental trees, vines and roses; J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore., trees, shrubs, vines and plants. S. Bide & Sons, Ltd., Woking, Sur- rey, Eng., roses; G. Benard, Olivet, Orleans, FYance, plants, trees and shrubs; F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Ger- many, novelties; King's Acre Nurser- ies, Hereford, Eng., trees, roses, cle- matis, etc.; Peter Lambert, Trier, Ger- many, roses; Wm. Paul & Sons, Ltd., Waltham Cross, Eng., roses and shrubs; Perry's Hardy Plant Farm, Enfield, Milldesex, Eng., plants and bulbs;. Roustan Servan & Co., St. Remy-de- Provence, France, seeds plants and bulbs; Sluis & Groot, Enkhuizen, Hol- land, seeds; Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium, palms and trees; Federico C. Varela, Teneriffe, Canary Islands, onion seed; Firma P. Voz Mz., Sassenheim, Haarlem, Holland, gladio- lus; H. J. Wheeler, Warminster, Wilts., Eng., sweet peas. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbatfe, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Ramsh, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent lor U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing Braslan Large wholesale growers of Oniou, Lettuce, Carrot, Eadish, Mustard, Parsnip, Parsley,- Celery, Asparagus, Beet, Endive, Leek, Salsify and Sweet Peas. Seed Gro^w^ers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company 19^3- The American Florist. 985 PAEONY ROOTS Assorted in fiv.- colors per 100. .*10.00 fileeding Heart Roots I'er 100 $<..00 Early White Roman Hyacinths (12-15) per mo. $.\00; per 1000. $2S.0O FREESIA ■efracta alba 100 1000 ?8 toh in $0.60 $ 4.00 LILIUM HARRISII 100 lono 5 to 7 in $ 3.50 $30 .0) SPIRAEA. LILY OF THE VALLEY clumps and pips will arrive soon. Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (x is) New York, N. Y. We Specialize in Danish Cauliflower, Cabbage and Root Seed Grown'by HJALMAR HARTM4NN & CO., Copenhagen, Denmark. New Zealand Garden Peas Grown by F. COOPER, Ltd., Wellington, N. Z. Swedish Seed Grain Grown by THE GENERAL SWEDISH SEED CO., Svaloef, Sweden. These three concerns are the foremost in their line in their respective countries. Ask for Price Lists and Information. LOECHNER & CO., 1 1 Warren St., NEW YORK. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1218 Betz BnUding, PHILADELPHIA, PA Catalog for the askiiig. Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds Prices on Application Guadalupe, Cal. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. seed &n)wers SANTA CLARA, CAL Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. The YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Solid d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites Special Cut Price till sold $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request g. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 5; 342 West 14th Street, New York City BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^'^^ ^^\ LEONARD^ Sle-"«» ' ONION SETS »»SSJJ^l™« I fhp Amerieati JPlorist tnhftn tnritlnn Mention the American Florist when toriting RATEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDEST ESTABLISHED AND LARGEST WHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES. Have made this our speciality for over thirty years. We Rrow all the leading- standard, best varieties of field Dent, Flint and Sweet sugar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for prices and quotations for immediate or future shipments, also for contract growing prices tor 1914 delivery; stating' probable quantities of different varieties, etc, etc. R/\TEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growersfor the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA TRITOMA $4.00 per 100 Must dispose of them at once. Exceptional oppor- tunity to secure extra fine strong field-grown stock below cost. JAMES VICE'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 986 The American Florist. Nov. 22, The Nursery Trade *^ American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore., President: John Hall, 204 Granite bldg,. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth' annual convention will be held at The Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914. Visited Chicago : James McHutchi- son, of McHutchison & Co,, New York. SHENANDOAH, lA, — The Shenandoah Nurseries, D. S. Lake, proprietor, have incorporated for $250,000. PHOENIX, Akiz. — F. G. Sheffer and B. W. Getsinger are partners in a new concern doing business here as the Phoenix Rose Garden and Nursery- Co. Promising: New Fruits. As the business aspects of fruit growing receive more definite recogni- tion varieties will be planted more and more to meet particular conditions and •for special rather than for general purposes, states the Department of Agriculture Tear Book in discussing some promising new fruits. For in- stance, under present conditions one of the most important requirements of a winter apple in many sections is that it have good cold-storage quali- ties. Summer apples were, for a long period, a minor commercial considera- tion, but for the past 10 or 15 years an important demand for them has de- veloped in the eastern markets, which has greatly stimulated \he planting of early apple varieties in many sections where formerly they were little valued. As the market demand for newer fruits increases and their culture becomes of greater commercial importance, new and better varieties or varieties better adapted to commercial needs will prob- ably be developed. In the case of such fruits as the avocado and the mango, the commercial culture of which is comparatively new, there are as yet but few varieties in cultivation in this country. The Eastman apple, now being culti- vated in the upper Mississippi valley, was planted and developed for the peculiar needs of this region, which is characterized by long, dry, cold win- ters. It has proved to be a remarkably early, regular, and prolific bearer. Un- til recent years planters of pecan trees have been greatly handicapped in the selection of varieties because of the limited number of choice sorts which have shown special adaptability to par- ticular localities. At present there are about fifty sorts of sufficient merit to make it possible to select varieties reasonably certain to succeed in any pecan-growing locality. Among these are the Burkett, Major, Owens, War- rick and Havens. The Burkett pro- duces from 50 to 55 nuts per pound and is of a roundish, oblong form; the Major produces from 85 to 90 nuts per pound and has a roundish, oblong form, tapering slightly at the base; the Owens averages from 60 to 65 nuts per pound and has an oblong, oval form, with tapering base and apex; the Warrick is rather below the me- dium in size, averages from 75 to 80 nuts per pound, has an oblong form with a rather short apex but longer ' base; and the Havens variety is me- dium to large sized, averaging from 65 to 70 nuts per pound, and has an ob- long form with sharp base and blunt apex. HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), $2.50 per 1000; 5,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when lariting PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,0M Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch. $18.00 per 100; lOO.OO per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per lOOO. 24 to 36inch. $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy PWox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, FA. Mention the American Florist when writing HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, UL. Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better g:rown. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit.Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Hardy Clirysantlieniums AND Japanese Anemones Field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs. Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. . Mention the American Florist when writing Rutgerd V. van Zanten Lisse, Holland. Gladiolus: Francis King, Augusta, Bar. Hulot, Czar Peter, America, Il ■• I The Bride per 1000, $5.00 IjIdCllOlUS Bl'^shiiLg Bride Peach Blossom . 5.00 8.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago, I New York. I niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMniHiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiniiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir ORCHIDS Flowering Cattleya Labiata in sheath for November and December. Shipped in or out of pots. Fine StOClt, splendid condition; order now. Shipped at once. We sell no Howers. Also orders taken for all varieties, spring delivery. Freeman Orchid Co. tLFremaD. Manager. FALL RIVER, MASS. Per 100 PRIMROSES Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close out, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Flumosus, 2li-m. pots.. 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeltcheii,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 ,. 50 —Cash— Jos. H. Cunningham, '^'^hY^"' Mention the American Florist when writing MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals. Do Not Fail to get in your order early for MatChleSS, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY. ( All stock sold to February 1st.) Price for rooted cuttings: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. Queens, New York J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers brine the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany f BURPEE'S SEEDS f I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 3 and Market Gardeners. ;-: 3 ^fmmT»nnniTTimTnTTTTTfTmm»mm» f^ 988 The American Florist. Nov. 22^ It will pay you to keep in touch with A BRILLIANT and NEW COLOR amongst CARNATIONS. GORGEOIS The cry is always "for something new." You have it in "GORGEOUS" Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO and See it GrOWin^. Pacific States: MARTIN & FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon. Eastern States: H. M. WEISS fie SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; 500100 rate— Per 1000, $100 00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of tbe above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE 60NIRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing Portland Flower Show. The second annual fall show of the Portland Floral Society was held in the Armory, Portland, Ore., November 11-12. The show was in every re- spect a success, equalling if not sur- passing that of 1912, and again draw- ing immense crowds of visitors, all of whom felt well repaid. The pro- ceeds go to the Fruit and Flower Mission, a well-known local philan- thropic organization, whose work among the poor has been of untold value. More than $2,000 was given in cash prizes, and the competition was keen and interesting. An orches- tra of 25 pieces furnished music for the visitors. The exhibition was un- der the management of J. B. Pilking- ton. Notable among the displays was a basket of 50 Golden Eagle chrysan- themums by Clarke Bros. This firm also showed many other chrysanthe- mums, including "Wm. Turner and other standard varieties and a table decorated in the Colonial style. R. C. Cook's table with centerpiece and corsage bouquets of violets was a fea- ture. Orchids, roses, palms, cyclamens and other plants and cut flowers vied with the chrysanthemums for the hon- ors of the show. The Swiss Floral Co. exhibit was a very fine one as was that of the Zimmerman Bros. The Rose Valley Nursery, Martin & Forbes, and Clarke Bros, all showed some excelent roses. A model country home with flower and vegetable garden was a center of attraction. It was arranged by the Routledge Seed Co. and showed much originality. Martin & Forbes showed the new carnation Georgeous, which won many friends. The Portland Seed Co. showed bulbs, grains, grasses, florists' supplies, etc., to advantage. Henry Clemmons, Rahn & Herbert, Gill Bros., A. Byson, Wilamette Dahlia Co., S. G. Lubliner, R. L. Scott, A. Rahn, Van Kirk Floral Co., Tonseth Floral Co., M. M. Smith, Geo. Goos, J. B. Pilkington, Mountain View Flor- al Co., Niklas & Son, all had excellent prizewinning exhibits. The society is much pleased with Just Received Our Fall mportation i^ ^^^^^ m ^^^^HHJI B vl i^M^mmWl ^^l^^^^^^^^^llllllll^^^l^^^lll^ll^^ WINDOW BOX 36 in. long planted with 10 plants of Bush Box 12 -in. size. Prices on Pyramid and Globe Box include trees planted in nice green tubs, out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. If wanted Pyramid Shaped Ready November 1st Each Pair 2H feet high $2.00 $3.75 3 feet high 2.50 4.50 4 feet high 4.50 8.00 Bush Shaped These do not come in tubs Each Doz. Per 100 12 in $0.40 $ 4.00 $30.00 18 in 60 6.50 24in 1.00 , 10.00 15 in, high, 15 in. dia IS in, high, 18 in, dia.,.. GLOBE SHAPED TRIMMED Each Pair Each .$2.75 $ 5.00 24 in, high, 24 in. dia. .$5.50 . 3.50 6.50 Pair $10.00 Stems Each 36 in. Crowns, 24 in $7.00 45 in. Crowns, 26 in 7.50 45 in. Crowns, 28 in 8.00 Stems 30 in BAY TREES STANDAKD OR TREE SHAPED Pair Stems Each Pair $13.00 45 in Crowns, 30 in $10.00 $18.00 14.00 48 in. Crowns, 34 in 12.00 22.00 15.00 48 in. Crowns. 40 in 15.00 28.00 Dwarf standards Each Pair Crowns24in $7.00 $13.00 Pyramidal Shaped Each Fair 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter at base $ 8.00 $15.00 6 ft. high, 26 in. diameter at base lO.OO 18.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, ni. Flower Colors Uie onr Color Chart in describing them. PRICI, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soatta Dearborn Street, CHICAGO the results of this exhibition and ex- pect to make the fall's show an ever growing annual feature of the future. BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES Fine plants from 2W-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 or more at lOflO rate. :-: Cash With Order. FRANK OECHSLIN _ 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. f9i3- The American Florist. 989 ■■Mllll^lrMlllnl^lll^lnnll^llMlllllMllnlnlllllllllll^MMllMlllllMll^MnllllMlllll^lnl^llllllllllllllllllllIH^lllln^^lllllllHllllllllJll^llllllllllllllllllMllll^llrllnlllnlrlrll^lllllMnlrlnlH^lllllnlllllll^ At the Cleveland Show, Nov. 13 We Made 19 Entries of Carnations and Were Awarded r^ir»«»t«» S Sooonci^ 1 ^hii?cl 2 OF THEMI BEING SWEEPSTAKES-- A Vase of POCAHONTAS and a Vase of 100 assorted. Our cuttings are fine; a big lot already in the sand. They are Clean and plump. Let us book your order early ! May we book you noW ? White Wonder " Enchantress " Perfection Enchantress , Rose-Pink Enchantress \ '^^'* *"*'' Mrs. Ward Rosette „ ««««, Beacon V Per 1000. Bonfire Scarlet Glow $3.00 $25.00 $6.00 per 100; Gloriosa, $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Commodore Herald Ench. Supreme , ^ Benoja i $50.00 per 1000. Pocahontas Yellow Prince, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Matchless ) $12 00 per 100; Champion ( $100.00 per 1000. I THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. | ^iiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiinit tiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiitiitiiiiiniiiiiiiiiriiriiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiinitiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiii SPECIAL PRICES. WE NEED ROOM. With liberal extras. Mail your orders today. ferlOO 1000 IVi in. Chinese Prlinroses,30vars.mix,$3.L0 $25.00 iVi in. " " in bud and bloom 7.00 65.00 IVi in. Primula Obconicas, fancy mix. 2.50 22.50 3v^in. *' *' in bud and bloom 5,25 50.00 2H in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 2.25 20.00 ZVi'm. " excellent stock 5.00 45.00 VA in. Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow 6.50 60,00 2H in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.50 22 50 2V2in- " Mrs. Sanders 3.00 25.00 2^ in. Double Alyssnm, for cut flowers. 2.50 22.50 2^in.Asp.Plumosus, Dice plants 3,00 25.00 3 in. •' •' " " 6.00 55.00 IVi'm. Sprengeri, excellent stock. 2.50 22.50 2Hin Smilax, larsje plants 2.25 20.00 4 in. Begonia, flowering, several kinds.10.00 90 00 4 in. Cyclamens, choice mixed 10.00 95.00 3H in. Violet Plants, Maria Lousia and Lady Campbell 3.25 30.00 3V> in. Violet Plants. Princess of Wales. 4.00 35.00 Calla Lilies, from pots 8.00 Pansy Plants, choicest mixed 3.50 Field grown Vinca Variegated and Green 4.50 4000 15.000 Ferns to close out in 5 varieties at 10c, 12Hc and 15c each. Try some. 1200 Scottil and Roosevelt Ferns, large and ex- cellent stock, 20c and 25c each. Araucarla Excelsa, at 60c. 75c and $1.00 each. IM in. Geraniums, Nutt, Foitevine, Viaud. Grant, Buckner, Montmore, etc. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1010. 2\i in. Heliotropes, white, light and dark blue, $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. And abundance of other stock. Correspondence solicited. ■ Imhvm I PwuaM Wholesale Florist, niOnZll lit Dryall) Washington, n.j. Mention the American Florist when writing GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED: Mixed $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.00 lettuce. Grand Rapids " " 1.00 •' 10,000 8.50 Dracaena Indivisa. 2-in per 100, 2.00 Marguerite. Mrs. F. Sanders, 2-in " " 2.00 Alyssum. Double Giant, 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. A Few Surplus Bulbs Offered at Reduced Rates to Close Out. AZALEAS. We offer for immediate delivery a fine stock of the best commercial varieties, assorted. Like Vervaeneana, Vervaeneana Alba, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Empress oflndia, Ernst Eckharte, Pharallde Mathilde, Mme. Jos. Vervaene, etc., etc Per doz. Per 100 Plants 14-16-in. in diameter.... $12.00 $75.00 •■ 16-l8-in. " ■' .... 18.00 Lilium Harrisii. We still have a few thousand bulbs left, which we will supply at a snecial- ly low price to close out stock, as long as stock remains unsold. It is fine stock, and bulbs are in prime condition. 7-9-ln. bulbs, 200 to the case. $15.00 per case; five-case lots, $14.00 per case. Lilium Giganteum, Cold Storage. Plant No- vember 1st to 15th for February flowering. 7-9-in. bulbs, 300 to the case, $18.00 per case. Lilium Giganteum, New Crop 7-9-in. bulbs 300 to the case, $15.75 per case. Lilium Longiflorum Multiflorum, 7-9-in bulbs, 30u to the case, $15.00 per case. Lilium Candidum. 20-22 c/m bulbs, $5,00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. 13 c/m bulbs, special price to close out, $1.25 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; 14 c/m bulbs, special price to close out, $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Special price ' $5.00 per 1000 '6.50 per 1000: White Roman Hyacinths. 11-15 c/m bulbs, 2.000 to the case. J3.00 per ICO, $25.00 per 1000. Freesias, French-grown, mammoth, ^-in. up. .17.50 per lOOO. Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. to close out. .$7.50 per 1000. Spanish Iris. Named Sorts. Crocus. Best named Sorts, ._. Separate Colors. $5.00 per 1000. Hyacinths. Separate Colors. Rose, white. blue. J25.00 per 1000. Gladiolus. Peach Blossom. $9.00 per 1000. Allium Neapolitanum. $5.00 per 1000. Extra Fine Specimen Ferns For Fall Trade. Nephrolepis elegantissima. 6-in. pots, 50c each; 8-in., $1.00 each; 10-in., $2.00 to $2.50 each. Nephrolepis magnltica. The Lace Fern. 5-in. pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis elegantissima compacta. 3H-in. pots. 25c each. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 6-in. pots. 50c ea, Nephrolepis Piersoni. 6-in. pots, 50c each. Nephrolepis superbissima. 8-in. pots, $1.00 each. Nephrolepis Harrisii form of Bostoniensis. The finest of all the plain-leaved type. 8-in. pots, $1.00 each; lOin,. $2.00 each; 12-in., J4.00 and $5.00 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. [Robert Craig Co... 1^. PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plant*. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.^ For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r. O. Berlin, N. J. WilUamstown June, N. J. 990 The American Florist. Nov. 22^ Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H. J. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables, Chicago, November 17. — Mushrooms, 30 cents to 55 cents per pound; let- tuce, 25 cents, small boxes; cucumbers, $1.00 to $2.25 per box of two dozen; tomatoes, 15 cents to 17 cents per pound;' asparagus, $2.00 per dozen; radishes, 30 cents to 35 cents per doz- en bunches. New York, November 15. — Cucum- bers, 75 cents to $1.25 per dozen; mushrooms, 30 cents to $1.00 per 4- pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound; lettuce, 50 cents to $3.50 per box or crate. Lettuce Plants. Many growers have trouble in pro- ducing lettuce plants to reset their house for at least part of the year. This trouble is most prevalent late in the fall and in early winter. Towards spring conditions are, of course, more favorable and success is easier. Of all the methods we have seen advo- cated we have never run across one we use occasionally, and that is direct seeding. By direct seeding we avoid transplanting, which is risky, as very often it is done by unskilled and care- less hands. ' At this time of the year plant growth is at low ebb and wrong conditions are easily produced. Our method is to use a very shallow bench, 5x7, 2% inches deep. Use fresh soil from out doors; make it fine and level and mark % inch deep by 2% inches apart to receive the seed. Sow thinly and evenly and do not cover; simply pound the seed face down with a piece of plank. By sprinkling this surface once or twice a day a fine stand is easily obtained. If there is danger of neglect spread a cheese-cloth right over the ground and ■vpttter on the cloth, which prevents evaporation. As soon as the plants are well up thin to one inch apart in the rows. Do this before the character leaf shows. The sooner it is done the better, so as to get the little seedling strong and healthy. In cloudy weather air-slaked lime can be used several times lightly to keep the surface sweet. A knife can be used between the rows as a cultivator. Use water sparingly and keep temperature down to get strong seedlings. As they are not disturbed, they will develop rapidly and surely and make excellent plants. Before the leaves touch run a strong knife between the rows clear to the bottom of the bench, loosening the plants as much as possible with- out hurting them. This is to prepare the plants for moving to permanent beds. By this method we have pro- duced plants quickly and cheaply, and as to their value, we will mention that four years ago we advertised 50,000 of such plants for sale. They were shipped to a dozen different states, some traveling a thousand miles, and not only was there no complaint re- ceived, but re-orders poured in the same season and continue to come to date, proving that these plants "made good" under trying conditions. These directions are not intended for the suc- cessful grower as much as for the one who is often compelled to buy his plants. "We believe there is too much faith pinned to "transplanting" and "frequent" transplanting. When well done transplanting is all right, but too often it means a hardship to the plants. Marketman. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Gultare Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper gradea it thus easily exposed. Fresh sample y^'^;^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^*^;_^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American S^awn Co., St. Paul.Mliui KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. ORCHIDS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. DAIILEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Chrysanthemums and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smitli & Go,, l^l^r J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburgy Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Snmmerdale Avenue, CHICAGO .... ILUNOIS. WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Polnsetuas, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Pekin, lUinois Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown right . — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, S12.50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wliitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; S-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00: 4-in., $10.00: 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per lOO. Rex Begonia 2H-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) 'JPFPilil TIPS' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas. aiLUiHi.iii.tfi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GLANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.(X) per oz , or $1,75 per Vi oz., $1,00 per % oz,, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. I9I3- The American Florist. 991 Prepare for Christmas! Chrysanthemums have proven a failure, so you should make up your loss and fill up your houses with Christmas Plants. More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indica for Xmas. Our new crop just arrived from Ghent, Belgium: 86 cases of the best. No joke about it when I say that our Azaleas are tlie best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 25 years ago. They have kept their foliage, are full of buds and of good shape. r^ooK: I Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. |i^"So well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. AZALEAS. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe shipment. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, 5^2 and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 40c, 50c, 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6-in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. For Xmas we have Vervaeneana, (double variegated rose); WhiteVervaeneana, (line double large flowering, white); Simon Mardner, (double pink); DeutchePerle, (fine double white); Phar- ailde Mathllde, (double variegated). Price, 75c. $1.00 $1.25 to $1.50. Mme. Petrick, one of the earliest double pink variety and one of the rarest. 75c. $1.00, $1.25 $1.50. Easter variety. Mme. Van der Cniyssen, one of the best double pink standard varieties (have 5000 of this); Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double variegated); Niobe, (double white); De Schryverlana, (double variegated); Apollo, (double red); Deutche Perle and others. Prices, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press of India, John Severling, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, vervaeneana, Deutche Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give full value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. Kentia Belmoreana, single, 5M in,, pots. 35c to 40c; single, 5J4 to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to $1.00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy, 5 in. pots 35c, 40c. .SOc. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c, 25c. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to 50c: 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots. 30, 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7in pots made up. 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high. 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. hiuh.Sl.OO. Just arrived from Belgium. Kentia FOSteriana, 65 to 70 inches in height. $5.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c, 18c, 20c; 4-in., 25c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.,6c; 4-in,. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Wliitmani^ Scltolzeli and Har- risii, SH-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c, 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c to 50c. Scotti. AVv\a. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket, 75c; of any fern. Neptirolepis GiatrasI, that so well known weeping fern, 5, 5H and 6 in, pots, 2Sc.30c,40c, 50c Large Falcatum Holly Ferns, 4 in. 20c. Nephrolepis Smithi, latest improvement of AmeTpoli. shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in.. 25c. ready to shift into 5H or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2i^-inch, $4.00 per 100. 3-inch. $6.00 per 100. ^g^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), SVi in. to 6 in., 35c, 40c to 50c. 4-in.. 25c. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris WUsonl, Albo- Lineata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain, 5 and 5H in., 35c. 40c, 50c. Poinsettias, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c; 5 in., 30c. Hydrangea, pot grown French varieties, bright red and white, 5 in. pots. 35c. 40c, 50c. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, 5!4, 6, 7, 8 in., very fine. 25c, 30c, 40c. 50c to 75c and $1.00. Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known strain, IVi in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 3 in., 7c. Adiantum Hybridum, or the improved Maiden Hair fern. 4 in., 15c, VincaVarlegata, for stock, etc. large runners, 4 inch. 10c. Best White Geraniums, double, for stock, only 7c. I^'LOOK ! We have a new Jerusalem Cherry. Egg-shaped berries. Solanum Capsicastrum Melvini, dwarf, robust, short and bushy, full of berries. 2Sc, 35c, 50c. Poinsettias, 514 in. pots, branched, 30c; 6-in. Azalea pots with edge of 4 Asparagus Plumosus, medium height, 35c; 9 in. Azalea pans. 3 plants in a pan, edge of Asparagus Plumosus, 75c to $1 OO. English and Hardy Ivy, 3 plants in 3 in. pots, hardy runners, only $5.00 per 100. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, JS.OO per 100; 4 in. pots, 10c; 3-in, $7.00 per 100. Begonia Zulu King. 2M in. pots, 2, 3, 4 plants in a pot, $5.00 per 100. We have a house of the finest Begonia Glolre de Lorraine in the country. Ski, 6 in. pots, 50c, 75c, $1.00; 3 in. pots 15c. Primula Obconica and Primula Chinesls. 4 in. 10c: 5 in., 20c; 6in. pans (Azalea pans). 1 Poinset- tia in center, edge of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, very beautiful, only 50c per pan. Rhododendrons, 25 to 30 in. high, 18 to 20 buds to a plant, $100, $1.25. J1.50. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELPHIA, PA. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taugrht by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up • to - date methods and practice PROF, CRAIG, are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Sprin^ield, Mass. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing EARLY WINTER DELIVERY Manetti Stocks for Grafting English or French Grown No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000, 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, 8.50 per 1000, 5000 for 40.00 Pot-grown Lilacs, Marie Legraye/° '^l^werTudsT'" ''' These are of our own growing and we confidently recommend them as superior to imported stock. We tested some of them last winter along with imported plants. Those of our own growing were better furnished with flowers and were more shapely, well balanced, plants. For Miniature Christmas Trees, with Norway Spruce, 34 feet. $12.00 per 100; 2-3 feet, $9.00 per 100; 1^2-2 feet, $7.00 per 100. These are especially nice, shapely, well-furnished trees from nursery rows. Will be cut off above the uround or, if wanted for pot or tubs, will be dug with the roots provided orders reach us before the ground freezes. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York state A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Chrysanthemums Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ing standard varieties. Write for prices. F. F. SCHEEL, Shermervllle, 111. 992 The American Florist. Nov. 22^ Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 999 Allen J K-. 977 Alpha FlorarCo.... 979 American Importing Co 971 American Spawn Co 990 AmlingECCo 973 Andersons A 979 Angermueller G H. 974 Aphine Mfg Co 998 Archias Floral Co.. 982 Aschmann Godfrey. 991 Atlanta Floral Co... 980 Bassett&Washburn 966 Batavia Greenhouse Co 973 Baur Window Glass Co 999 Baversdorfer H 978 Beaven E A 978 Begerow's 980 BergerBros 975 BerningH G 974 BertermannBrosCo 980 Black Chas 983 Blackistone Z D... 981 Bobbink & Atkins.. 986 BoddingtonAT .... 985 Bodger J & SonsCo. TI BolandJ B Co 979 BolgianoJ&Sons... 11 Bowe M A 979 Bragg Ross 979 Bramley&Son .... 982 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 984 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 980 Brown Alfred J Seed Co 984 Brown Bros & Co.. 982 BrunsHN \\ Bryan Alonzo J 989 Buchbinder Bros... 997 BuckbeeHW 982 Budlong J A 973 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co.. 987 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 978 "California Florists,. 982 Camp Conduit Co . . lOOn Cederpalms Eft.,.. 978 Chicago Cam Co 1 973 983 Chicago House Wrecking Co 1000 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 981 Clay &Son 998 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 981 Conard & Jones Co. 988 Cooke Geo H 979 Consumers Ferti- lizer Co 998 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 978 Cottage Gardens Co 987 Cowee W J 999 Coy H C Seed Co... II Craig RobtCo 989 CritchellC E 975 Cunningham Jos H. 987 Dailledouze Bros... 990 Darbee R C 968 DardsChas 980 Deamud J B Co 968 Denaiffe & Son 984 Detroit Flower Pot „Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & Keen cw^ Dillon J L 990 Dorner F & Sons. . . 990 Dreer HA..III 961 lOCO Duerr Chas A 982 DunlopJohnH 981 Edwards Fold Box. 992 Edwards Harry B . . 983 Elastic-Lyke Co.... 1000 Emmans Geo M 99J Erne & Klingel 970 Eyres H G §31 Fish Henry Seed Co 933 Fisher Peter 98S Florists' Hail Assn 997 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 999 Ford M C 977 Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franklin Davis Nursery Co 986 Franzen FO 990 Freeman Mrs JiB... 982 Freeman Orchid Co 987 FreresD E 973 Froment HE 977 GalvinThosF 981 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 1000 Gasser.J M Co 981 Geny Bros 982 Giblin&Co 992 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & ChaplinelOOO Grand Rapids Floral Co 982 Grimm & Gorly.... 980 GudeBros 980 Guttman & Raynor iDc 977 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs...- 936 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co The 985 Heacock Jos Co ... . 990 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John G & Son 979 Henderson A &Co. 933 Herr Albert M 990 Herrmann A 997 Hess & Swoboda ... 982 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill O Nursery Co.. 936 HillTheEGCo.... 989 Hitchings & Co .... 957 HoerberBros 973 HoEfmeisterFlo Co. 975 Holm & Olson 980 Holton &HunkelCo 974 Home Cor School... 991 Hooker HM Co.... IV Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill Hurff Edgar F II Igoe Bros 992 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 999 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins.. 991 Johnson W W& Son II Jones Percy .963 966 968 969 970 971 972 973 974 Joy Floral Co 952 KastingWFCo..I 975 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B.. 982 Kellogg Geo M 981 Kennicott Bros 973 Kervan Co The 977 Kfissler W A 977 Kift Robt 981 Kimberlin Seed Co The 985 King Construct Co. 999 KohrAF Ill Komada Bros 999 Kramer I N & Son.. 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For sale by the trade RANDOLFH & McCLEMENTS, Horists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsburg, Pa. Meredith The Flow- ers Veg Co 987 Mette Henry 990 Meyer John C Thread Co 978 Milwaukee Boiler Co 997 Monioger.J C Go... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 977 Morehead„Mfg..Co...lOOO Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Mullanphy Florists. 982 Muller Adolph 986 Murray.Samuel 980 Myers Florist 982 Nat Flo B of Trade. 992 New England Nur- series 986 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 977 N Y Stable Manure Co 998 Nicholas JohnS.... 982 Nicotine Mfg Co 998 Niessen Leo Co .... §75 Oechslin Frank §38 Ostertag Bros 981 Palez Paul M 982 Palmer W J & Son . 980 Park Floral Co 980 Peacock Dahlia Farms 989 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pennock-MeehanCo 977 Penn the Florist 980 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 982 Pierce FO Co 999 Pierson A N (Inc).. 991 Pierson F R Co... 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II Young AL&Co.. . 977 Young John 976 Young Sam 878 Young & Nugent 979 Zech & Mann. ..969 973 Ziska Jos 973 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son. BEFORE *" ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH QRABE.. See Oar Cataloga*. lotw"e? 6IBLIN & UO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Iveading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Fat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt (hipmentguarantead I IGOE BROS. 1] 26eN. 9ttlSt. V BROOKLYN, N. T. << -► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A -► DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradt 56 PnjE STRIXI NIW YORK FLOKJAN D. ^X^MjLACE. mSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDIKG nnONE WABASM a40 CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended wltb Pillsbury Carnaiion Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. L L. PILLSBURY Galesbiirg,Ill. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES • OUR SPECIAITY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. f9^3- The American Florist. 993 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria escelsa, glmica and compacta froui 7Bc to $1.50 each: Glauca fi'om .?1 to $2 each; Compacta from $1 to -$:: each. Extra laree specimens of all varieties, from $2 to $4 each. Poehlmauu Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Araucaria excelsa, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 5, 5^ end 6-Inch pots, 12. 14, 16. 18 and 20 inches high, 35c, 40c. 50c, 60c, and 75c each; 6 to 7 tiers. 25 to 30 Inches. $1 to %\.^0 each. Ro- busta Compacta, 6-iu., $1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria Excelsa, 2 to 3 tiers, 8 to 10 ins. , 45c each ; 3 tiers, 10 to 12 ins. , 60c each: 3 to 4 tiers, 12 to 14 ins., 75c each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Araucaria excelsa. 3 to 6 tiers. 4i;.-in. pots, 75c; 5-5V'.-iD., $1; 6-in.. $1.50; 6^2-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point. N. Y. Araucarias, excelsa, 4-in.. ?6 per doz. ; 5-In., 3-4 tiers, ?9 per doz.; 6-in.. $11. Excelsa com- pacta, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Sprengeri. grown 5,721 ft. above sea level, are the slants that give results, be- cause they have the fibre roots; they start quick; thev ship well; 150.000 ready now, 2%- in. pots. .$2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000, as big as any 3-inch you ever got. We pay the ex- press on orders of $5 or more. Cash with order. Globe GreenhouseSj Denver. Colo. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $6 per 100; S55 per 1,000; 2Vt-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 3-in., $0 per 100; $45 per 1.000; IV^- in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Scandens de- flesus, 8-in. . 50c each. Sprengeri, baskets, ex- tra large. $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, extra strong. $1 per 100 ; $7 per 1,000. Asparagus Spren- geri seedlings, $1 per loO; $5 per 1.000. Ex- press prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Green- houses. Denver, Colo. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. $10 per 100. Spren- geri, 2 V' -in. , $3 per 100 ; 4-in. . 10c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Aspaiagus Sprengeri. 2-in., .'S3; 4-in. Strong, $12.50. Plumosus, 3-in., $6; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. .?S per 100; $55 per 1,000. Alon- zo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2H-in.. $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. __^^_ Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-inch, $2 . per 100. Jos. H. Cuunipgham. Delaware. Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-iu. dwarf, $3 per doz.; green, 5-in., 35c each; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c; plants. 75c up. Variegated, 15c per leaf; plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, .Chicago. Aspidistras, green and variegated, 10 to 15 leaves to a plant; variegated, 15c per leaf; green, lOc per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove. 111. Aspidistras. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co. . Rutherford, N. J. AZALEAS. Azaleas, Vervseneana, 12-in., 75c' each; 14-in., $1: 16-in.. $1.25; 18-in.. $1.50; 26-in., $4. Mme. Petrick, 12-in.. $1; 16-in.. $1.50; 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckhaute, 12-in., 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 18-in,, $1.50; 20-in., $1.75. Niobe, 12-in., 75c; 14-in.. $1; 16-in., $1.25; 26-in., $4. Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.25; IS-in., $1.50; 20-in.. $1.75; 22-in., .$2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Azaleas Vervceneana, Vervteneana Alba, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Empress of India, Ernst Eckharte, Pharailde Mathilde, Mme. 3os. Vervosne. etc: 14-16 inch diameter, $12 per doz.; $75 per 100; 16-18 inch diameter., $18 per doz. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- sou. N. Y. Azalea, Vervseneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Empress of India, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner, Llewellyn, Niobe and Mme. Petrick. 12-14-inch. $7.50 per doz.; $55 per lOO; 14-16- inch, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. F. Kast- ing Co., 383 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana. Simon Mardner. Deutsche Perle. Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana. Niobe, full of buds, 50c, 60c. 75c. $1. $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas, perfect shaped plants, all sizes from 50c to $10 each. Anton Schultheis, 316 19tb St., College Point, N. Y. Azaleas, fine plants; immediate shipment. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standard or tree shaped, 36 in. stems, crown 24 ins., .$7 each: $13 per pair; 45 in. stem, crpwn 26 in., $7.50 each; .$14 pair; 45 in. stem, crown 28 in., $8 each; $15 pair ; 45 in. stem, crown 30 in., $10 each ; $18 pair; 48 in. stem, crown 34 in., .$12 each; $22 per pair; 48 in. stem, crown 40 in., $15 each; $28 pair. Dwarf standards^ 30 in. stem, crown 24 ins., $7 each; $13 pair. Pyramid shaped, 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter, $8 each : $15 pair; 6 ft., 26 ins. diam., $10 each; $18 pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bay trees, 12-14 stem, IS-in. crown, $4 each; 2 ft. stem, 12-in. crown, $4; 2 ft. stem, 18-in. crown, $5; 1 ft. stem. 24-26-in. crown, $6; 3 ft.. 20-22-in. crown, $6; 3 ft. stem, 26-in. crown, $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. ____ Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., lOe and 15c'. Zulu King, 214 -in., $5 per inn. Gloire de I^orraine, 5% and 6-in., 50c to $1, Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Pbila- delpbia. Begonia Lurainosa, 2i^-in., $2.50 per 100: fine stock for Christmas. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Begonias Cincinnati. 50c to $2 each. Gloire de Lorraine, 7oc to $2 each. I?oehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Rex Begonias, 2i/4-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. j\ Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BOXWOODS. Boxwood, pyramidal shaped, 2^ ft., ?2 each; S3,75 pair; 3 ft., $2.50 each; $4.50 pair; 4 ft., $4-50 each; $8 pair. Bush shaped, 12 Ina., 40c each; $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 18 in., 60c each; $G.50 per doz.; 24 ins., $1 each; $10 per doz. Globe shaped, 15 ins., 15 ins. diam., 52.75 each; $5 per pair; 18 ins., 18 in. diam., $3.50 each; $6.50 per pair; 24 ins., 24 in. tliam., $5.50 each; $10 per pair. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Boxwood, bushes, ball shapes, pyramids, standards. August Rolker & Sons, Box 752, or 51 Barclay St., New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9-inch, 200 to case, $15 per case; Lil. Giganteum, cold storage, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $18 per case; new crop, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15.75 per case. Longi- florum Multiflorum, 7-9-incb, 300 to case, $15 per case. Candidum, 20-22 ctm., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. 13 ctm., $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 14 ctm., $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11-15 ctm., 2,000 to case, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Freesias, French grown, mammoth, 94 -in"-, up, $7.50 per 1,000. Bermuda buttercup oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Spanish Irish, named sorts, $5 per 1,000. Crocus, named sorts, $6.50 per 1,000; separate colors, $5 per 1,000. Hyacinths, separate colors, rose, white, blue, $25 per 1,000. Gladiolus, Peach Blosson, $9 per 1,000. Allium Neapolitanum, $5 per 1,000. F. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, Spiraea Gladstone, $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. Queen Alexandra, $1.50 per doz.; $11 per 100. Floribunda, $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. .Taponlca, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-iuch (300 to case> $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-9-inch (260 to case) $8.50 per 100; $75 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Giganteums, original cases, 6-8 ins., $18 per case, 400; 7-9 ins., $20 per case. 300; 8-10 ins., $25 per case, 250; 9-10 ins., $22 per case, 200. Baby grand csaes. 7-9 ins., $8.50 per 100; 8-10 ins., $11 per 100. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, shipping now Liliums, (new crop) Gi- ganteum, Auratum. all sizes. Spiraea clumps, all kinds. Gladiolus, The Bride, $5 per 1,000; Blushing Bride, $5 per 1,000: Peach Blossom, $S. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York^ Bulbs, Yellow Paper White (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French grown, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St., New York_City. _ " Bulbs, Japanese and Chinese lilies, French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, fine lot Lilium Formosums, 6 to 8 inches. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, Dutch and French. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs, Gt. van Waveren and KruijfE, Sass- enheim. HollantL Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Carnations, White Wonder, White Enchant- ress. White Perfection, Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. Ward. Rosette. Bea- con, Bonfire, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $4 per 100: $25 per 1,000. Commodore, Herald, Enchantress Su- preme, Benora, Pocahontas, $6 per 100; $50 per l.OOn. Yellow Prince. $10 per lOO; $80 per l.noo. Matchless, Champion, $12 per 100; $10n per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Carnations, Peerless Pink, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,0011. The Herald. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 994 The American Florist. Nov. 22^ Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand, ?10 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; $100 per 1,000. Martin & Forbes Co, Portland, Oregon, and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa., Peter Fisber, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Matchless, orders booked now for February delivery, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. 500 strong, field-grown Winsor carnations, $5 per 100. M. M. Michael, Dansville, New York. CROTONS. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. I/. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS^ WHITE— Per Doz. Per 100 Timothy Eaton $0.50 $3.00 White Bonnaffon 50 3.00 Naomah 50 3.00 White Gloria ■ .50 3.00 Smith's Advance 50 3.00 YELLOW— Yellow Eaton 50 3.00 Golden Wedding 50 3.00 Mary Donnalan 50 3.00 Eamapo 60 3.00 Donatello 50 3.00 Major BonnalTon 50 3.00 Mrs. J. C. Neil 50 3.00 Chrysolora 50 3.00 Godfrey's Eclipse 50 3.00 PINK— J. K. Shaw 50 3.00 Unaka 50 3.00 Smith's Sensation 50 3.00 Pink Gem 50 3.00 Gloria 50 3.00 Dr. Enguehai-d 50 3.00 RED— W. A. Read 50 3.00 POMPON— Diana 50 3.00 Helen Newberry 50 3.00 Fairy Aneen 50 3.00 Baby Margaret 50 3.00 Baby 50 3.00 LA CROSSE FLORAL CO., La Crosse, Wis. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Chrysolora and Chas. Hazer, fine healthy stock, $4 per 100. Also a good supply of Klon- dike pompons at $3 per 100. Cash with order please. A. B. HDNT & CO. BVANSTON, ■ ^ILLINOIS. Chrysanthemum plants, pompons, single and standard varieties, 50c to $1.50 each; 5^-in., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; .$5 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $7 per doz.; 8-in., $1 to $1.25 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, pompons, 5-in., yellow and dbl. white, .$2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, CTiicago. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, field-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Chrysanthemums, fine healthy stock plants; leading varieties. F. P. Scheel, Shermerville, III; Chrysanthemum Pink Beauty, bench grown stock plants, 50c each; $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, 2%-in., very best strain, $3 per 100. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses. Denver, Colo. Cinerarias, large 3-ln., $3.60 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cineraria Hybrida, 2^4 -in., $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, $4 per 1.000; 60c per 100 by mail prepaid. Over 2,000,000 sold in a season. Ver- schaffeltii. Golden Redder, Queen "Victoria, Fire- brand and all other" leading varieties. Cash with order. Why not try us, as we only grow Coleus Cuttings and grow them all year round; That's why we are the only and largest and best Coleus specialists in the world. Satis- faction guaranteed. Established 1875. C. Schuize & Son, 261-75 Lawrence St., Plnshing, L. I.. N. Y. A. Nahlik, Successor. Coleus, 10 varieties, Golden Eedder, Yer- schaffelti. Queen Victoria, Firebrand and fancy. Ageratum Stella Gurney. strong, clean, well rooted cuttings, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. Edward Wallls, Berlin, N. J. Coleus, 5 best varieties, $2 per 100; R. C, 60c per 100. ATTICA FLORAL CO., Attica, Ind. Crotons, nicely branched, and well colored, 5, 6%, 7 and 8-in. pots, $6, $12, $18, $24 and $30 per doz. Anton Schnltheis, 316 19tb St., College Point, N. Y. Crotons in variety, 4-in., $5 per doz.; 3-in., 25c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, in. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, finest strain obtainable, 3-inch, $8 and $10 per 100; 4-incb, $15 and $20 per 100; 5-inch, $35 and $50 per 100; 6-inch, $50 and $75 per 100. August Seedlings, finest and new- est strain, equally divided, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Newest varieties separate, $3 and $4 per 100; $30 and $40 per 1,000. Cash. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN, Mile High Strain. Fine plants in bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 4-inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-incb at 75c. THE PARK FLORAL OOM- PANY, Denver, Colorado. Cyclamen Persicum Gig., 5 to 5M»-in., $4, $6, .$9 per doz.; 6 and 6%-in., $12, $15, $18 per doz.; 7 and 8-in., $18, $24, ,$30 per doz. Anton Schnltheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c.- God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. DAISIES. Winter flowering Shasta daisies. Here is a money maker for you. Heavy plants, 2^ -in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. We pay the express. Gash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Coleus. R. "Vincent, Jr. Marsh, Md. Sons Co., White DracEena fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz.; indi- visa, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in,, $1 each; 7-in., $1.25; "Victoria, 7-in., 20-ins. high., $4 each; 8-in., 3-ft. high, $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. Dracaena indivisa, field-grcrwn plants, strong, ready for 4 and 5-inch pots, $9.50 per 10ft as they run; need the room. The Berryhill Nurs- ery Co., Harrisburg, Pa. 400 Drac^na indivisa, 2-in. large plants, $6 for the lot; need the room. H. W. AUersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Dracffina indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 6-in., $25 per 100. Geo. W. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Dracsena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.50. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. FERNS. Ferns, Neph. Elegantissima, 6-in., 50c each; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Neph. mag- niflca, 5-in., 50c each. Elegantissima Com- pacta, 3%-in., 25c each. Bostoniensis, 6-iD., 50c each. Piersoni, 6-in., 50c each. Superb- issima, 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bos- toniensis, 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2; 12-in., $4 and $5. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y. PERNS. Small ferns for fern dishes, fine 2-inch stock, bushy, best varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. EDW. DOBGB COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago, or Glen Ellyn, 111. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $12 per 100; 6-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-ln., $6 per doz.; 7-in., $9; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Larger specimens, $2, $2.50 and up each. Hanging baskets, $9 per doz. ; extra large baskets, $3 and $4 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2-in., $3 per 100. Scholzeli, 4-in., $2 per doz. Whit- mani, 4-in., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns, Scotti, Wbitmani and Harrisii, 6^ and 6-inch., 35c to 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c and 60c. Scotti, 4%-in.. 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c. Giatrasi, 5, 5% and 6-in., 25e, 30c, 40c and 50c. Large Falcatnm (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smithi, 4-in., 25c. Ferns for dishes, 2^- in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt, 6-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; .$12 per doz.; 10-in., .$2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 each. ■Table ferns, all leading varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, ni. BOSTON PERNS, fine stock plants, 6-ln., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, "Wis. Ferns, Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.80 per doz.; $15 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6-in., 35c each; $4 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well. Conn. Ferns, 2%-inch, Boston, 4c; 2^/^-inch Roose- velt, Scottii, and Imp. Wbitmani, 4^c; 4-lnch Whitmani, 20c: 4-incb Boston, Scottii and Roosevelt, 15c, Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tns- kegee, Ala. Table ferns, best assortment of varieties, 2%-ineh pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslio, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago, IlL Ferns for dishes, all varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Adiantum Farleyense, 3-in., strong, $20 and $25 per 100; ?3 per doz. Cash. Ernest Kober, Wilmette, 111. Perns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., -25c. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J", Ferns, John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Bntherford, N. J. FICUS. Plcus Pandurata, 6-in., $3.50 each. Ficna elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 5-in., 50c each. Branched rubbers, $1.50 to $2.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Piscus elastica, 5% and 6-in., 35e to BOc; 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. MME. SALLEROI, well rooted cuttings, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Immediate delivery. EDW. DOBGE COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. or Glen Ellyn, 111. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. _ Geranium Salleroi, stock plants, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Eicard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. GREENS. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000; $3.25 per case of 5,000. Long, green leucothoe, $2.50 per 1,000; short, $1.25. Green galax, 50c per 1,000. Hemlock spruce sprays, $2 per 1,000. Rhododendron sprays, $2. Moun- tain laurel, $2 per 1,000. J. N. Pritchard, Elk Park, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, lycopodium, ground pine, club moss, laurel, mistletoe, holly, ever- green Wreathing. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and pe^-petuated sheet moss. Caldwell The "VVoodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Holly and wild smilax. Sam Young, Spring, Texas. Wild smilax, best quality. Orrville, Ala. Henry L. Lea, HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflow- er, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bellis), $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Fa. HARDY PERENNIALS: Columbines, Shas- . tas, dianthus, foxglove, sweet William, gaillar- dias, hollyhocks, Canterbury bells, etc., 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, nice, short, well branched, averaging from three to six branches, $10 per 100; $15 per 100; $17 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, French vars., 5-in., 35c to 50c, pot grown: 5%. 6, 7 and 8-in., very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangeas. 4 leads and up, 6-in., $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3-in., $6 per 100: Strong 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It ig^s- The American Florist. 995 IRISES. lUIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, strictly true; l.OiJO stroug dlvlsious for rnilc, $10 per 100; $80 nor 1,01)0. THE I'AKK FLORAL COMPANY, l>)iiver, Colorado. PALMS. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy, 2W-lnch, $2.60 per 100; vliiu!) 10 to 12 tucbea long; tine stock. Ouk Cirove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Hardy EugUsh ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per l.OOU; 3-ln., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. JERUSALEM CHERREIS. .It'rusaleni Cherries, 2-year-old specimen plants. 7. 8 and 9-ln., $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Now dwarf variety, $4. $5 and $G per doz. Anton Schnlthcls, 316 191b St., College Point, N. V. LAUREL. Laurus cernsus bushes, 35c to .$1 each; stand- ards. $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids. $5 to $7.60 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rntberford, N. J. LILACS. Lilacs, pot-grown, Marie Le Graye, 60c each; well set with buds. Jackson & Per- klns Co.. Newark, New York State. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily o£ the valley pips, Vauglian's Early Forcing for immediate storage and use in a few weeks. Vaugbnn's Retarders (London Market) for spring and summer storage and use. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamt)urg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery Pi., New York. Lily of the valley. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc.. Horticultural Importers and Exporters, 90-02 West Broadway, New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Brnns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MANETII. Manetti stocks for grafting, early winter delivery. English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 m/m., $11 per 1,000; 5,000 for $50; No. 2, 3-5 m/m., $8.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $40. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. MOSS. Iceland moss In cases of 50 kilos at $220 per 1.000 kilos. Cederpalms Bfterfolgere, Trondbjem, Norway. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, California privet, shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines, fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Bal- timore, Md. California privet, 2-year, 2 to 3 ft., $15 per 1.000; 2-year, 18 to 24 ins., $12.50; 2-year, 15 to 20 ins., $10; 1-year, 12 to 18 ins., $6; 1- year, 15 to 24 ins., $8. Cuttings, e5c per 1,000. Harry B. Edwards, Box 31, Little Silver, N. J. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins., $25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf Muller, Norristown, Pa. Berberis Thunbergii, 80,000 seedlings, 10-14-ln.; e-lO-in.; 4-6-in. Stocky, well grown plants and carefully graded. Seed wanted. M. H. Musser, 38 Cottage Ave., Lancaster, Pa. Norway spruce, miniature, for Christmas trees, 3-4-ft., $12 per 100; 2-3 ft., $9 per 100; 1%-2-ft., $7 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York State. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, 111. ORANGES. Oranges, 5% to 9-in. pots, .$24, $30, $36. $48, $60 per doz. Anton Scbulthels, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, Cattleya labiata, etc. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall River, Mass. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana. • Size Height No. Leaves Each Doz. lln. pot, 12 to 15 In., — 35c $4.20 IMu. pot, 28 to 30 in., 6-7 $1.50 ,S-ln. pot, 36 to 48 In., 0-7 3.50 to 4.00 Oiu. tub, 64 to 60 in., 6-7 7.00 Specimens, prices on iipplication. Kentia Forsterlana. 4-ln. pot, 15 to 18 in., — 35c $4.20' 6-In. pot, 34 to 38 In., 0 1.50 8-ln. pot, 62 to 54 In., 6-7 5.00 9-in. tub, 56 to 02 In., 8-7 8.00 Specimens in 12-lnch tubs, $15.00. Made Up Kentia Belmoreana in Tubs. Size Height No. of Plants Bach 7-in. tub, 23 to 25 In, 3 to 4 $3.00 7-in. tub, 32 to 34 In. 4 4.00 Made Dp Kentia Forsterlana in Tubs. 0-in. pot, 24 to 26 in. 3 $1.00 e-in. pot, 30 to 34 In. 3 1.50 7-in. tub, .W to 34 in. 3 2.50 8in. tub, 36 to 40 in. 3 3.50 8-in. tub, 44 to 48 in. 4-6 5.00 9-in. tub, 48 to 64 in. 4-5 6.00 10-in. tub, 5 feet 8-9 12.00 Specimens in 12-in. tubs, 6 to 6V, feet. 8 to 9 plants. $15.00 to $20.00 Cocos Wed., S-in., $15 per 100. Areca lutes- oens, 0-in., $1.50 each. Phoenix Koebelenii, 6- in., $1 to $1.50 each. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Palms, Kentia Forsterlana, 4% and 6-incb, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c; 5ya-incb, 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 Ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-in., made-up, $2.50 to $3; 5-incb combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 Ins., $1. Belmoreana, 4y3-in., 25c to 35c; 5%-in. to 6-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-inch pot, 75c to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20c and 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18c and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-in., 20 to 24 inches, $1 each; 6-in., 24 to 28 ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 Inches. $2.50; 7-in., 36 ins., $3.75; 8-in., 42 ins., $5 each. Kentia Forsterlana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 36 ins., $3 each; 7-in., 36 to 40 Ins., .?3.50; 8-in., 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-in., 44 to 48 Ins., $5; 8-in., 48 to 54 ins., $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Palms, Chamerops excelsa, strong, stocky, 4-in., $15 per 100; $2 per doz. Abele Bros., 520 Joseph St., New Orleans, La. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms and general decorative plants, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. PEPPERS. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Sago palms from 3 to 8 leaves, 10c per leaf. Oak Grove Greenhouse. Tuskegee, Ala. Palms. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wli7 PANSIES __^ 150,000 PANSY SEEDLINGS. Our Mile High Strain. Strong outdoor plants, $5 per 1,000. Ready now. Nothing better grown. Seed, $10 per oz.; $1 per trade packet. THE PARK FliORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. PANSIES— 800,000 Brown's Giant Prlzfl Pansy plants, mixed colors, Lord Beaconsfleld, Giant Yellow, $3 per 1,000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Pansy plants, Giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000; 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Pansy plants, extra fine plants from the choicest of imported seed, $3.50 per 1,000. Get our prices on large lots. Express prepaid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Pansles, mixed, $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. Labeled separate colors, $3 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each; 7-in., $2 to $2.50 each, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., to 9-in., $6^ $97 $12, $24, $30. $36. Anton Scbulthels, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., %G per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in., $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. Peonies. Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices. Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. Peppers, cluster, 2V4-ln., $5 per lOO; 4-ln well colored fruit, $10 per 100. Celestial pep- pers, 2 14-ln., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros, to., Morton Grove, III. Bird Eye .\raas PeppeFsT fruited aninow; crlng plants. 2V4-ln. pots, $3 per 100. Ex- press paid. Cash with order. Globe Green- houses, Denver, Colo. Peppers, Celestial, with fruit. 6-ln., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. CELESTIAL'pePPERS, 4-in. with frult,~$10 Cm'' ., ^*"'- HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich, ' Peppers, Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. 111. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica GrandlBora and Gig., extra ?,™°,? ?J'-''"'''', *3 per 100; .$27.50 per 1,000; ti^'^K; i.^ ■"^I ^"O; $60 per 1,000. Malacoides the Baby primrose, extra strong, 2y.-ln .?3 ?ln ""sSI-^^.P^'' ^'00«: 3-ln.,'"$6 per 'lOol |50 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Eober Wilmette, III. ' Primroses, Chinese, 30 varieties, 2%-inch mi.xed, .$3 per l60; $25 per 1.000. 3%-incb li bud and bloom, $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000 Ob- '^°^^<:^/2-in., bud and bloom, .$5.25 per 100; $dO per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- ington. N. J. Primroses, obconica alba and rosea, 2;i-inch, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Primula Malacoides, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots, $1.50 per 100. A very good bargain. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula obconica, 3-ln., $5 per 100' 4-in $8. Tlie Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Primula Chinensis, 20 varieties, best colors. 2%-m. pots, $3 per 100. Express paid. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses. Denver, Colo. -.„?"'^J? Malacoides, 2i4-in. strong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl.'Pekin, 111. PETUNIAS. . Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Mash, Md. PODJSETTLAS. Poinsettia pulcherrima, 3 in 6-in. pans, $9 per doz.; 4 in 7-in. pans, $12 to $15 per doz.; 5 in 8-in. pans, $18 per doz.; 9 and 10-in. pans, $24 to $30 per doz.; $12-in. pans, $36 to $42 per doz. Anton Scbulthels, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Poinsettias, 2%-in., $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias, 4-in., 15c, 20c and 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. ~ ROSES. RAMBLER ROSES for Easter forcing. AU pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant. Can travel safely now by freight. Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Qrimson Rambler and Flower of Fairfield. 4- Inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to $2 each. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. Easter roses, Lady Gay, 5-in., $2.40 per doz.; Tausendschon, 4-in., $1.80; 5-in.. $2.40; 6-ln., $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield, O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose nursery. Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. Seeds, Danish cauliflower, cabbage, and root seed. New Zealand garden peas. Swedish seed grain. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. ' Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Klmberlin Seed Co.. Santa Clara, C'al. Seeds. S7 S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, garden, field and fiower. S. D. Wood- rutC & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, White Queen, the best cut flower snap out. Fine plants out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 996 The American Florist. Nov. 22, SWAINSONA. Swainsona alba, strong 4-lu., 510 per 100. HBNEY SMITE, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. "Grand Eapids lettuce plants, carefully se- lected stock for forcing. Ready now a mU- lion seedlings so we can ^WP,J^"« l-^^ „°'^?5 is received. Send us your, order or asK ror ««mnle: Danville Floral Co., ^anvUlgj^Il'! For Sale— Strong pieplant divisions. Linnseus and Vic?otl^ $4 ler WO; S25 per 1,000. Mos- bffik Greenhouse Co., Onarga^u. ■ Vegetable plants, indoor transplanted Grand Rapids lettuce, $2.50 per 1,000. Andrew Akers, Johnstown, Pa. VERBENAS Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa. VINCAS. ^ ■ Pield-grown Vlnca Variegated and green, ex- cellent Itock, $5 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Try them Alonzo 3. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey^ _^ Vinca variegata, iidium plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delawa»e, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., ?5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. .^ ' Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, |4 Per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. . ■ ■ Violets, Princess of Wales, 3%-inch pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Ombrella plants, 4-ln., 10c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Dl. . Ombrella plants, 2y4-in. pots, t2.60 per 100. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. WALLFLOWERS. Wallflowers, big, fine plants, 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100. We pay the express. Cash with order. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Auam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Building materials, either iron work or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimate and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des_Plaines,_Ill. ~Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. ~B'uilding material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.,_Ohica&o. ~Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheflield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse suppUes of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article tor carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. „ MICHIGAN CDT-FLOWER EXCHANGE,- 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY. ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-69 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Eaur Window GlassCo., Eaton, _Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse ■ construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Use eur patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. Oj rMPROVEO THE JENNINGS IRON CUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc SendtorCircnlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixtb and Berk Streets PHII.ADEXJ>HIA. VENTILATIN6 APPARATUS. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern design, Hitehings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st St. and Spaulding Ave., Chicago. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Gold letters; statice, fresh imported; mag- nolia leaves, bronze and green; wax tissue paper; Japanese air plants; cycas leaves; arti- ficial Cape flowers; poinsettias; moss Aztec pot- tery; wax flowers of all kinds; baskets of all kinds: immortelles. American Importing Co., 219 So. Dearborn St., Chicago. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.S0 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt., $2 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt., $1.50 per gal.; 10 gals., $10. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va^ porlzing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- ning's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, for florists and general greenhouse work. Write for further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long- Acre Building. New York City. Flower baskets, latest Parisian novelties, mostly with handles, selected by us in Europe. Let us send you a $20 or $50 sample lot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. NIc. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. J Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, pottery, decorative greens, etc. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, 55c; by mail, 70c; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford, London, England. Imported terra cotta grass heads. Partridge berry bowls, fish globes, imported tanks, aqua- rium ornaments. Nicholas Wapler, 28 War- ren street. New York. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass, Wizard Brand manures and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. _ Superior carnation staples, 50c per 1.000, postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Glazing points, % and %, 40e per lb. 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & Mc- Olements, 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburg,_ Pa._ Boiler tubes, new and 2nd hand pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe and Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jef- ferson St., Chicago. Glass cutters and "Red Devil" tools. Smith & Hemenway, 105 Chambers St., New York. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000 75c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 B. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Florists* suppHes, cape flowers, all colors; cycas leaves, metal designs, etc. A. Herr- mann, 404-412 East 34th St., New York. Florists' baskets of aU kinds. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchblnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. The Morehead Return Steam Trap. More- head Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. Rotted horse manure, dried and ground. New York Stable Manure Co., 273 Washington St., Jersey City, N. J. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Model extension carnation supports: Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Insurance service. Plorian D. Wallace, In- surance Exchange Bldg. , Chicago. Gold fish, assorted sizes, $7 per 100. Bird remedies and supplies. Auburndale Goldfish Co., 1449 Madison St., Chicago. Florists' baskets. Send for $5 or $10 assort- ment. Raedlein Basket Co., 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 300 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoffi Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Wire toothpicks, 10,000, $1.75: 50,000 $7.50. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, §1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztee ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, CWcago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N^ Y. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619- Herndon St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. Leavitt St., Chicago. A. F. Kohr, 2934-3& Red pots. Geo. Keller &, Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet: per 100, 60c: per 1,000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long. 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $5- per 1.000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Loiiis, Mo. If You Do Net Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 1913- The American Florist. 997 Christmas Present I GET ONE FOR YOUR BOILER I Coal Saved Pays for Generator. Enclosed find check in payment for the No. 14 Kroeschell tireenhouse Generator. We must s;iy that the Cienerator does all you claim for it. and we are very much satisfied with same. We only regret that we did not install the Generator sooner, since the Generator paid for itself in the coal saved this season. A, C. Oelschisi & Son, Savannah, Ga. The Kroeschell Generator— It speeds up circulation Kroeschell Bros. Co. 452 W. Erie Street CHICAGO, ILL. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St^ NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all out Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34tli Si. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHiRP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Width 56 feet. Ridge is 20 feet, 8 inches high. Benches 4 feet, 10 inches wide. Main walks 4 feet, 19 inches; the others 20 inches. Ball Bearings And Their Bearing on Our Compression Truss Construction, mHE usual axle in a wagon wheel bears heavily on the inside of the hub all along the full length of the axle, causing a pro- portionate friction. * Not so in a ball bearing hub. The balls shift the friction from one place to a good many. No one point bears the weight. It's exactly the same with our compression truss construction. It takes the strain off a few vital points and distributes it throughout the entire structure. Each part is then helping every other part. No part is subjected at any time to any undue strain. For wide houses having few columns , it's the safest of safe constructions. Our catalog goes into the proposi- tion rather thoroughly, but after all, there's nothing like having a good old fashioned talk. Glad to come at any time. Hitckitv New York Office: 1170 Broadway. Factory: Elizabeth, N. J. Philadelphia office: Pennslyvania BIdg., 15th and Chestnut Sts. Florists ! insure your plants in winter at but a trifling cost LEHMAN GET A Over Half a Million in use by Florists etc. The cost of heatine is onlv TWO CENTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descriptive circular to LEHMAN BROS., MAN UFACTURERS. 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. WAGON HEATER JAS. W. ERRINQER, General Western Sales Agent, 20 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MANUFACTUREKS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chicago, ni. 998 The American Florist. Nov. 22, Fall Spraying Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, and all hardy stock susceptible to scale and other insects should be thoroughly sprayed before freezing weather sets in. SCALINE will cleanse your trees and shrubs of San Jose, Oyster Shell and other hard scale, red spider, larvae of tne aphis, grub of the locust borer, and other insect pests which secrete themselves in the crevices of the bark during the dormant season, SCALINE is composed of a high grade of petroleum and the properties of the well known fungicide, FUNGINE; mixes readily without agitation; is used at a strength of one part to twenty parts water; containing no sediment, can be applied through the finest spray nozzle and requires no drenching of the plants, but simply misting them, to get effective results. Gallon, $1.50; 10 gallons, $10.00; 50 gallons, $37.50. We answer inquiries. Aphine Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Cliemicals MADISON, N. J. APHINE NIKOTIANA FUNGINE VERMINE British Distributors; British & American Fertilizing Co. Liverpool. England. Order Now I 452 W. Erie St., - CHICAGO | EYERYTHING IN FERTILIZERS^ GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Hose, Wire, Twine, Pipe, Fittings, Tools, Glass. Special Agent for Wizard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 ELUS AVE.. CHICAGO, UL. FLOWER COLORS Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soutli Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Special Greenhouse Fertilizers FOR FLORISTS AND GARDENERS Formulated and manufactured by men who have made a life study of FL 0 TVER S— FR UITS— VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS In This Country and Abroad Proper fertilization under glass is more important than fertilization out of doors— and Fertilization is our Specialty Why pay ocean freight and dealers' commissions on Imported General Fertilizers when you can buy Fertilizer direct from the Manufacturer Especially prepared to meet your individual requirements ? We are also manufacturers of MAK-GRO Odorless Plant Food, put up in one-pound tins and five-pound bagfs— a splendid side line for florists operatiner their own stores. We are at your service on all matters relating to Greenhouse Fertilization. Write us for further particulars. CONSUMERS FERTILIZER CO., Long Acre Building, New York City Factory and Laboratory, FARMINGDALE, N. J. Experimental Greenhouses, CANTONSVILLE, MD. Experimental Farm, FARMINGDALE, N. J. Well Rotted Horse Manure DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equalled, as it is nutritious, immediate, con- , venient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles — always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also maKes a rich Liquid Manure. , Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs, each. Sold by New York Stable Manure Co. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Descriptive Folder and Prices upon Application. NIKOTEEN 30 °\o Strength FOR SPRAYraO APHIS PUNK 40 ''lo Strength Ask yoDr dealer for H. FOR FUMIGATING Goaraoleeil under the hsectidde Act of 1910, D. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. 'hflNORES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, Always mention The American Florist when writing. : : : : : : "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." {The Fruit Grower, London.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-RENOWNED PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the following: New York-Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co., the MacNiff Horticultural Co,, W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorburn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeher & Don, Rochester— James Vick's Sons, Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia-Henry A. Dreer, Henry F, Michell Co., Hosea Waterer, Pittsburgh-W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. 19^3- The American I'lorist. 999 FREE FUMIGATING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1913 S3.00 on cars Mt. Vernon, N. Y. / Formerly known as \ VThe Fumigating Kind/ 25 Pounds free with each 100 Pound Bag. APHICIDE PONVDER CAUTION Seedsmen or Jobbers do not sell our brands. Do not order or accept any fumigating tobacco from them represented as our make- wc sell direct to the grosver. To prevent imposition we have changed thejiam_eof_brand from The Fumigatmp Kmd to APHICIDE We guarantee it to burn and give perfect satisfaction. PONVDER THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., Mt. Vernon, N. T. | KING GREENHOUSES are in a class by themselves. StroDff — Sun n i er — More Convenient than any other houses made. Don't take our word for it— investigate. Owners say that we ofter the most for the money. Write us now. King Construction Co. 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. All the Sunlight All Day Houses You Make No Mistake when you write us for estimate on your rcQuirements for building. Our reputation for quality will always be sustained, and service and price will meet your approval. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. N. £. Cor. 31st St. and Spaolding Ave. CHICAGO A STIC A USEJTNQW. F.O.PIERGECQ. 12 W. BROADWAY New YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broicen glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Toothpicks tajtM tl.TB: 50,000 t7.G0. Manufactnied by W. J, COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samole free. For sale by dealers. KOMADA BROTHERS Mannfactiirers of AD Kinds of Wre Desips and IHonsIs' Supplies. 1008 Vine Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Telephone. Keystone Telephone. Any Wire Design at Short Notice. Write for our new Cataiogue. Sales Offices: New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Rochester Toronto Lord and Burnham Go< Factories: Irvlngton, N. Y, Des Plaines. III. Mention the American Florist vahen WTHing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Riglit Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save Yon Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATON, IND. ■^"IXXGtjL Boiler Tubes 6 cents per loot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Hs Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2117 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. fICleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON GO., CHICAGO - NEW YORK ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: ^ou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you; we take a certain pleasure in replyine to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. 1000 The American Florist. Nov. 22. eenhouse Heating is a perplexing' question to all florists except those using Morehead Steam Traps HAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. MOREHEAD There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in greenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. DETROIT, MICHIGAN New York Chicago Wichita, Kan. New Orleans, STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco ^^Has Them All Beaf ' For Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine and Boiler Worics. 846-848 W. Superior St., Cliicago, lU. The Garland Greenhoose Mfg. Co. of D£S PLAINES, ILL. is ready to furnish your Greenhouse Material at attractive prices. The large stock on hand, we want to move it quick. Let us estimate or call on you. Which shall it be ? Just drop a card to Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Go. DES PLAINES, ILL. Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest in the market for palms, boxwood.bay trees, etc. They are attractive in desigrn, strong and durable suit- able for either indcwror outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and size«. Write for pricess. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, Ohio Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS. ; : We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Manufacturers. CLEVELAND. JUST AS USEFUL AS THE SUN IN SPRINGTIME IS THIS "RED DEVIL" BUTTON PLIER to the Greenhouseman. It's No. 1000 8-inch drop forged tool steel. Has four cutters; cuts and holds the wire after it is cut. For fences, wire tying, bending, or stretching, or all-around plier purposes "RED DEVIL" button pliers have no equal. Your hardware store sells them as well as "RED DEVIL' glass cutters. Ask for and insist on "RED DEVIL" No. 1000 plier. If not on sale, send us 50c., and one only sample pair will be sent you postpaid. SMITH & HEMENWAY, 105 Chambers Street, New York, N. Y. )reer'8 Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same ■ide. Cao't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights ot lefti. The Peerless Glazing Point li patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^ or direct from as. 1000,75c. postpaid. | Samples free. HENBT A. DBEEB,! 714 Chestnut Street^ FhUwlclpUa. Mention the American Florist when writing ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positively will not jet hard, will not ran in hot. nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing KRIER BOILERS Smoke Bnmer— Self Feeding— For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We ofier 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7^c. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog, Chicago House Wrecking Go. S5th andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. YAUGHAN'S P No. 2. Large single thiols glass. No. 2V2. Double thick. Price, per 1000, 55c; by mail. 70c; 5,000, by express, $2.50, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicago, New York PRINTING Letterheads Envelopes, Billheads, Statements Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes, Plate Making and Color Work, 6or)iam & Ghapllne Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Rmsrica is "the Praw of the Uessel; thers may be marE cnmfart Rmidships, but wb are the lirst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 29, 1913. No. 1330 TheMerican Florist Established 18S5. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act ol March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only Irom the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhae, Boston, Mass., President: Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, 53 W. 28th St., New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers-Elect — Theodore Wirth. Minne. apolis, Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston- Mass., Vice-President; John Young. New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y,, Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914, opening the 18th. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition New York, March, 1914. Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.. President: Robt. Pyle, Westgrove, Pa.. Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. NEXT WEEK'S SUPrLEM[NT Fine Spray of Lilies, Lily of the Valley and Gycas Leaves. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Christmas Greens. The greens for Christmas are a proper part of the flower trade and the procuring of good stock and the arrangement and proper showing of these holiday necessities is attended to early by the wide-awake florist. Too often the handling of this stock is left to the corner grocery or provision store, the proprietor of which procures cheap stock and gets the business be- cause he displays and advertises it, while the florist is backward in let- ting his customers know that he has the goods and that they are of much better grade than can be procured of his holiday competitor. It is good business to display some of the Christ- mas greens ten days or two weeks before the holidays and thereby let the trade know that the store or greenhouse will be able to supply the demand. While this may result in a small loss by the drying bf these! samples, yet the increased sale will more than compensate for this. The sale of Christmas trees can also be made a feature of the holiday trade and a display of them in front of the store and office is certain to attract attention and induce trade. Laurel. Next to holly probably more laurel is used than any other green, and in some sections of the country where laurel is plentiful its use exceeds that of holly. Laurel makes by far the most decorative festooning and thou- sands of yards of this material are draped in stores, residences, halls and churches during the week preceding Christmas. This green is also the. most employed in wreaths which can be purchased in all sizes and at all prices. Laurel makes up in wreaths very easily and prettily. The better way is to purchase a single wire wreath frame or if this cannot be obtained handily the ordinary wreath frame can be made into four by cutting out the connecting wires. The sprays of laurel are then bound on to this single wire by a finer wire, the sprays being laid on and the wire passed over the stems in the same manner that festooning is made. If inade on the frame, they hold their form when hung much bet- ter than those that are bound with- out any wire or stick, to preserve the wreath shape. In decoration where large vases of flowers are arranged a few long sprays of laurel under the flowers give the arrangement a prop- er setting and a fine finish. One of the best features of laurel is that it is equally good outside, as in, for the cold has but little effect upon the leaves and it looks as well after re- peated freezings and thawings as when first put up. Holly. First and foremost of the holiday greens will come the holly, which is closely associated with Christmas, es- pecially with idlnglishmen and Ameri- cans. A sample case of holly should be obtained as an early delivery and bunches and made-up work displayed to attract the customer's attention. The balance of the stock can be ordered so as to 'be received just before the time of delivery and a high grade article to fill the orders will be assured. The uses of holly are many. Much will be sold in bunches for the customers to take home and arrange as their fancy dic- tates, and these will be hung in the windows and around the rooms of the dwellings. Nice selected sprays should be tied together in different sizes and of diffierent prices for the selection of the buyers. It will surely result in much waste if the open case is at the customer's hands for the branches will be turned over and over and many of ■ the berries broken off, but this can be : obviated by having bunches already for delivery or selection. Holly wreaths are always in demand and these should be made of selected pieces with plenty of berries, and if the branches are not heavily fruited more berries may be wired on. Holly festooning is rarely used, it being much too expensive and the cheaper greens are more often emploj'ed. A custom of many dealers is worthy of emulation; short sprays of holly that are well covered with berries are se- lected and with all boxes of cut flow- ers, which at this season are mostly presents, one of these sprays is placed on the top bf the flowers or neatly 1002 The American Florist. Nov. 2g, tied on the outside of the box with a Christmas red ribbon. This little courtesy of the day is sure to be ap- preciated. When the cases of holly are received keep them in a cool place away from all boilers or fire heat. It is far pref- erable to allow them to be in a freez- ing temperature than in a warm dry room, but a cool damp cellar is the best location and the leaves will hold their fresh look for many days. Boxwood. A supply of boxwood has become an actual necessity in all up-to-date flor- ists' establishments doing a retail trade, not only at Christmas but throughout the season. The uses of this beautiful green are many and varied. It makes most beautiful wreaths and these can be arranged either by being bound to a wire or the sprays cut into short lengths and inserted in a frame filled with moss in the same manner that floral work is arranged. This will greatly depend upon where the wreath is to be used. If to be hung in the window it should be of the kind bound on the single wire and made double, that is, both sides finished with the green. Box- wood also makes very showy balls that may be hung from chandeliers, doors or in the windows. A few bunches of red immortelles or win- terberries can be placed in these to give the Christmas color. Miniature trees made of boxwood, in the round shape such as globe bay trees, are very decorative and can be used in table decorations or for a table orna- ment. These as well as the balls are made by making a small round ball of moss and inserting short sprays of boxwood into it. The balls have a wire fastened in the moss by which they are hung and those that repre- sent trees are fastened on the top of a stick with the bark on, the stick ■being securely placed in a pot. Small sprays are also inserted in moss placed in the small white chinaware and these placed on the table for dinner •decorations are very effective. Box- wood can also be used as a green with many flowers where the cut sprays of asparagus are not to be had. Selected sprays are a beautiful green to be used with carnations. Another ar- rangement where boxwood is handy is to place a few sprays in the pot of a plant that has lost its lower foliage, thereby removing the bare look which the plant would otherwise have. Galax and Magnolia Leaves. These two greens are perhaps not particularly associated with Christ- mas but they are used extensively at this time as well as at all seasons of the year. There has been a growing custom in many sections of the coun- try of placing some Christmas gift or memento of green or flowers upon the graves of departed relatives, and the galax, magnolia leaves and sprays of leucothoe are used largely for this purpose, wreaths of these being very appropriate and filling the demand. The other greens are also used for this purpose, especially the boxwood and laurel. In making wreaths of galax they should be made very thick and heavy, for freezing weather has a tendency to curl the leaves and if placed outdoors in sections where the weather is apt to be cold, it is well to have leaves enough in the design to cover the frame, for otherwise when the leaves curl the moss can be plain- ly seen. Magnolia leaves make one of the richest wreaths for this purpose and they are not affected by the weather. Leucothoe is also a very good green for this purpose and if some of the dried flowers and foliage are arranged with this green some beautiful work can be supplied. Stat- ice and wheat are both appropriate Crepe Spray. Double Violets on Asparagus. for this purpose and add greatly to the appearance. Christmas Trees. The demand for Christmas trees is increasing every year, and in some sections where they were formerly cut, the woods have been depleted and the gatherers have to go farther back to get what the trade demands. The cedars in many places have been en- tirely cut out and the greater number of trees now shipped to market are balsam and spruce. The former is the most desired for they have a pleas- ant odor and are generally of good shape for the purpose of hanging upon them the presents and candles and other ornaments. To successfully han- dle this trade the dealer should have supports made which will hold the tree erect, for in the cities especiallj- the customer will not have the articles necessary to serve this purpose. Two pieces of three-inch boards about three feet long nailed together, with short pieces on the bottom of the ends of the top piece to make the frame stand level, is a cheap and good ar- rangement for this purpose. This should be strongly nailed to the base of the tree, and if the tree is large, short pieces of the same sized stock should be nailed from the frame to the trunk. If these are made up in advance it will greatly help the sale of the trees. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelpliia, Pa. An Autumn Wedding: Decoration. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. The decorations for an autumn wed- ding illustrated in supplement here- with were quite unusual. Th^e con- ventional white color scheme was abandoned and Chadwick chrysanthe- mums and autumn colored ferns sub- stituted. Over the rostrum three large arches were erected, one behind the other, decreasing in height to the rear, which added depth to the altar. The arches were garlanded in mountain laurel, caught with stunning urn bas- kets of a copper green shade and filled with long-stemmed Chadwicks and yel- low and brown autumn ferns. On the rostrum underneath these arches arose a pyramid of cathedral candles out of a mass of cibotiums and autumn- colored ferns. A white enamel altar was used, sprayed with Chadwicks and asparagus. Four three-foot white en- amel posts, caught with huge bunches of Chadwicks, marked position of the bridal party. On the floor of the church on each side of the altar were pyramids of cathedral candles and huge shower bunches of Chadwicks, giving a three-altar effect. Scattered throughout the church in the pews were tall standards, 10 feet high, wound in yellow satin ribbons and each holding an enormous shower bunch of Chadwicks. The pews were garlanded in asparagus and the ends caught with large bunches of Chadwicks. The bride carried white orchids and lily of the valley tied in white lace; maid of honor, round bunch of yellow and bronze pompon chrysanthemums with sprays of the same flowers hanging from the handle and tied in royal pur- ple and gold lace to match the gowns. The ten bridesmaids carried duplicate bunches tied in silvered yellow and coral pink ribbons. The ushers wore white violets. The house was a mass of Chadwicks and autumn ferns, but the crowning glory of the decoration was the marquee, where the supper was served. Garlands of mountain laurel covered the seams in the top of the canvas and from these 30 coral pink silk electroliers were suspended by white satin ribbons in two shades of yellow and coral pinVi. Each globe was caught with sprays of yellow and pink chrysantheniums and autumn ferns and tied in bows of the same rib- bons. The small tables held small mats of yellow and bronze pompon chrysanthemums, supporting a shower effect of the same flowers and tied in pink and yellow ribbons. The bridal table was a huge shower, about four feet high, of Melody, Sunrise and Aaron Ward roses, with six small French baskets filled with the same flowers and tied in yellow, pink and gold lace. Supplement to The American Florist, No.~J330, November 29, 1913. AN AUTUMN WEDDING DECORATION. '9^3- The American Florist. 1003 CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Chrysanthemum. Paper by C. W. Jolinsou, Roail lK*fnn- the Mtnueaota Stiito Florists' AsHOolntion. nl Holin ,t Olson's Store, St. I'aul. Novumbcr :;!, I'.il:l. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Minnesota State Florists' Association: In accepting the invitation of your so- ■ciety to read a paper on the chrysan- themum I realize the great importance of the undertalving. The chrysanthe- mum both from a coinmercial and ex- hibition standpoint is a very important factor to the florist, whether he be a grower, a retailer or a commission man. The young plants and rooted cuttings are also a leading feature ■with most of the wholesale plantsmen. In presenting an article of this char- acter to a body of florists' such as your society is, the feature of first importance is to take up the subject trom a commercial standpoint. The •commercial qualities of chrysanthe- mums are looked upon from slightly different angles by each branch of the trade. The grower's point of view is that the variety must be a good grow- ler, easy to produce from, that it will develop a double flower of good color from each bud selection, and not so heavy in foliage that it will require extra space to grow It. It must be medium dwarf, and 99 per cent of the flowers must come perfect. The flow- ers should be pure in color tone and not susceptible to damping or spot- ting of the petals, and last, but not least, they must have good substance and keeping qualities, so as to travel long distances without damage. A close, compact flower is considered to be of greater commercial value than a loose, ragged one. The commission man does not have the question of habit Qr growth to •contend with. His main point of view is the selling value and the keeping qualities of the variety. These are .also very telling points with the re- tailer, but color is one of his main •considerations. Every man who sells "flowers knows the value of a pleasing shade of color. It must have life •enough in its tone to harmonize with the different furnishings that are used in decorative work. White, yellow and pink are the colors most in demand, but the light bronzes and maroons are beginning to be used more and more each year for special work or occa- sions. I will now take up the growing of •commercial cut blooms. Let us start with the end of the chrysanthemum season, or the latter part of Novem- ber. Select the strongest and clean- •est of the stools that do not show any signs of leaf disease for the stock plants. If a bench is available in a light house where the temperature can "be held around 45 degrees at night and where abundant ventilation can "be given on every favorable occasion, it is the best place that can be had to carry over the stock plants. When a bench as described is not at your •command the stools should be put up into shallow flats, working plenty of .soil down between each stool so that the roots will have something to work on to produce abundant cuttings. We sometimes see the stock plants put up in flats and set underneath the benches for three months or more. This js a serious mistake, because un- •der such conditions the stools- cannot possibly throw up anything more than a spindly cutting, besides being nests for wood-lice and many other insects. It is just as important to give your stock plants plenty of light and care as it is to give the Ijench i)lants good culture. A number of growers fol- low the method of taking off the suck- ers during October and November, potting them into 2>A-inch pots. When well rooted and established plant them out on benches in good live soil, and as they begin to grow take off the tops for tlie first batch of cuttings. The plants that are left will then be- gin to send out from each joint shoots that are the very best of material for cuttings. Also, at the base of the plants numerous suckers will shoot out which also make fine cuttings and root easily. Stock plants of this char- acter will continue to produce cut- tings until very late in spring, so that by following this method a large num- ber of plants can be worked up from a small amount of stock. The care of the stock plants during the winter months is very important. They should be kept in a moderately dry condition at the roots and given plenty of air on every favorable occa- sion with a low temperature main- tained at all times. Very little propa- gation for commercial stock is started before March, which means that the stock plants must not be treated too liberally with water or subjected to a high temperature or the wood for cuttings will stretch out and become spindly. The next item of our subject is the taking of the cutting and its propaga- tion. It has been said that a cutting as thin as a darning needle if given good culture afterwards is just as good as a stronger one, but I have not found it so. I am a firm believer in starting out with the very best mate- rial available, and rather than take a cutting too thin would give it more time to gain strength. It seems hard- ly necessary to touch on the question of trimming the cuttings. Suflice it to say that when they are trimmed back a little more strength is given them to root out, also they take up less room in the cutting bed. Provide sharp, clean sand for the propagating bed and make sure of ample drainage to carry off the water freely without letting the sand through the bottom of the bench. Our plan is to cover the bottom of the bench with S4-inch lime stone, which acts as a drainage and prevents the sand washing through. The location of the propagating bed is an important point. A few of the varieties need a little higher temper- ature to root, but the majority are better off if allowed to root slowly. A sand temperature of 54 degrees, with an overhead temperature throughout the body of the house of 50 degrees, we have found best suited for them. The question as to the best time for starting the propagating depends on the variety, its season of blooming and to some extent the grade of stock desired. Also, if early propagation is carried on, whether the young stock in the rush of spring business will re- ceive proper care and attention. Va- rieties like Ivory and its sports, and Polly Rose, or any of the other dwarf growers which take a long season to make stems, should be propagated the latter part of February or early in March. The very early flowering va- rieties, Golden Glow and Smith's Ad- vance, when wanted for August or early September ^flowering and can be planted early before becoming hard, should be rooted ready to take from the sand by the middle of March. They can then be potted into SVo-inch pots, transferred into M-inch between April 15 and May 1 and be ready to be planted into the benches about May 20. The main section of the early va- rieties which mature their flowers early in October should be ready for pot- ting from the sand the first week of April. This will allow for them to be given another shift into 3-inch pots early in May and planted into the benches the first week in June. A list of good commercial varieties for early October flowering are : Polly Rose (white), Unaka (pink), Monro- via (yellow), Mile. Arlette Dubois (white), Virginia Poehlmann (white), Donatello (yellow). Pacific Supreme (pink), Chrysolora (yellow). The foregoing will mature their flowers by October 15, then you can follow on with Robt. Halliday (yellow), Como- leta (yellow), White and Pink Ivory, Mile. Clementine Touset, Yellow Tou- set, Ramapo, Mme. Corday and Mrs. H. W. Buckbee. The mid-season, or all varieties that mature their blooms between October 25 and November 15, are next in order. Taking this section as a whole, as regards their propagation, they will average more perfect and larger blooms from April rooted stock than trom any other; but let me emphasize the great importance of caring for the young plants directly they are rooted, because a few days either way in the time of the plants' propagation is not of such a vital importance as is the care that is given them afterwards. The midseason varieties that have stood the test are so well known to you that it is needless for me to enu- merate a list of varieties, but there is one point that I feel I should bring out and that is that we are dra-wing the lines too close on color. There is altogether too much of the sameness as regards color among the chrysan- themums grown for commercial pur- poses and we find that the people are demanding a few, of the other colors, beside white, pink and yellow, such as light bronze, maroon, old gold and the red and crimsons. As I have mentioned before, after the young stock has been potted from the sand, give the plants as natural a treatment as can be given. Do not overwater or allow them to become dust-dry. Do not force by high tem- perature or close conditions. Keep them clean of every kind of Insect and give them plenty of ventilation on every favorable occasion. The mid- season varieties should be planted in- to their permanent quarters in the benches between June 1 and June 20 to be able to get the best results. Choose a fresh live soil consisting of one part well-rotted manure to three parts of sod. Chrysanthemums de- light in a rather heavy soil and will produce a much larger flower of more substance in a heavy soil than when grown in a light one. Even when planted in what appears to be a stiff compost it is a good plan to firm down the beds between the plants af- ter they have become established be- fore staking them up. You are all versed in the general routine of the culture of the plants during the summer months, therefore, it is not necessary for me to go very deeply into details on this point, but let me urge a close application to the plants' requirements. Do not allow them to suffer for want of water or carry it to the other extreme. Attend 1004 The Amer ican Fl orist. No v.2g^ to the staking up of the plants in good season before the stems become crooked. Syringe liberally the under- side of the foliage to keep the plants free from red spider and maintain a moist atmosphere during very hot weather. Attend regularly to the re- moving of the side shoots so as to encourage the main stem to make growth so that the wood will be in the right condition to form the bud on time. This is of the utmost im- portance in the culture of chrysanthe- mums for out-flower purposes, because a few days overlapping in taking the buds will alter the character of the blooms and throw them later in ma- turing, both very important consid- erations. Referring to the taking of the buds, or in other words selecting the bud to form the flower the first week of Au- gust is the time that every chrysanthe- mum grower begins to "sit up and take notice" as regards taking the buds. One of the leading qualities that a chrysanthemum should possess from a commercial standpoint is that it will make a double flower from either bud, so that the grower who can not give his plants a long season of growth is sure of a double salable flower, even though the buds are late in forming. The taking of early buds is not advisable with very many of our standard commercial varieties. August 15 our records show us is the date that we can safely begin to take buds in our section of the country on the early varieties. We begin to take the buds of Polly Rose as soon after that date as possible but very few of the buds on the other varieties are taken before August 20. There is an exception, however, to this rule. "When very early blooms of Golden Glow or Smith's Advance are wanted, buds of these varieties can be taken as early as July 1 and develop perfect flowers. The question of feeding or stimulat- ing the plant's growth by the process of applying liquid manure or commer- cial fertilizers is one that every grow- er should give his closest study. While chrysanthemums respond to a liberal amount of feeding, it is very easily overdone, especially with the commer- cial cut bloom stock. We are becom- ing each year, more and more con- vinced that we can put enough nour- ishing material in the soil or by the way of light mulching as (together with careful culture) to almost elim- inate the necessity of applying liquid manure to this class, of stock. EXHIBITION" VARIETIES. The grower' who undertakes to grow for exhibition must prepare himself for a close application to the task, so that he will be thoroughly acquainted with his plants. Exhibitors are accus- tomed to take bigger chances along the lines of feeding to obtain size in the blooms than the average grower will do. Exhibition varieties also re- quire a longer season of growth than is advised for the commercial stock. Therefore, early propagation is neces- sary. The cutting should go into the sand the latter part of January or early February and from that time on there must not be any let up in watch- ing their every requirement. Shift the young plants along into larger pots as they require it, increasing the richness of the compost with each shift. They should be ready for their final shift or permanent place by May 20. A number of exhibitors grow their exhibition stock in pots during the en- tire season, potting them along from the sand into the different sizes until they get into 8-inch the last of May, which is the size they are to flower in. The only advantage the pot sys- tem has over that of growing them in the bench is that you have the plants and roots more under control. Taking the buds Is even more im- portant on the exhibition varieties than with the commercial stock, many of them being useless for exhibition pur- poses unless an early bud is taken. Climatic conditions of the different sections of the country govern to a great extent the taking of buds on ex- hibition varieties. We of the middle west cannot take a bud as early as August 10 and get as good results as the growers of the Eastern states. The pompon and single varieties are claiming a great deal of the growers' attention and more of them are being grown each year, also a great im- provement of the varieties over those of a few years ago is taking place and many very beautiful varieties of these types are being exploited. Improve- ment is also taking place in the list of large flowered varieties adapted to pot culture and the Cap family (selections of Caprice du Printemp) are the best suited for pot culture that have come to us for some time. In conclusion allow me to again em- phasize that to be successful in any branch of chrysanthemum culture the grower must know his plants, follow closely every little detail in the routine of the work in caring for them, and be on the lookout for any improvement of variety or method of culture. Gen- tlemen, I thank you. Columbus, O. — H. C. Phelps will build a greenhouse and garage at Big Walnut creek and Broad street. • Anderson, Ind.— The Williams & Mathews greenhouse was destroyed by fire early in the morning of Novem- ber 1. Centerville, Ind. — Fred. Davis has severed connection with a local green- house concern to accept a like position in Greensburg. THE GLADIOLUS. A Dutch grower claims to have re- cently purchased 25 corms of Gladi- olus Prince of Wales with the cormels thereto belonging for $400. Gladiolus Names. — Good authorities agree that Rochester White and White Lady are so nearly alike that it is. very difficult to distinguish them apart. THE Mrs. Francis King gladiolus cut., blooms have outsold all other sorts put together to the summer residents along the New Jersey coast, bunches of 10 strong spikes retailing as high as $1.50- per dozen. The gladiolus harvest generally in America shows a large percentage of" second-size bulbs, and bulbs of the- flrst measure iy2-inch and up, will not be nearly as plentiful as first supposed. Price of $15 per 1,000 for Dutch-grown Americas is quite often made, deliv- ered to many cities in the "United"- States, but the forcing quality of the- Dutch-grown bulb of this variety has- been questioned. An expert American gladiolus grower- writes as follows regarding present conditions of the gladiolus bulb mar- ket : "I heard a grower who has had experience in handling gladiolus bulbs- say that he would rather pay $15 "for- home grown stock than $9 for the- overgrown soft bulbs from Holland. Still money talks and many will buy where they can buy cheapest, regard- less of quality." Gladiolus Notes. In the strenuous rush after the- largest flowered gladioli, many of the- very charming smaller flowered but beautiful types are overlooked. It was.- a pleasure to note at the summer show of the Horticultural Society of Chicago^ among the exhibits of A. E. Kunderd,- a vase of exquisite blooms, dissimilar,., but all the result of work with Glad- iolus primulinus, primary work, too,_ CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE GARFIELD PARK SHOW, CHICAGO. •AKi';!- 19^3- The American Florist. 1005 and we may expect as indeed wo are promised, some beautiful things In the near future by the introduction of the pretty yellow-tlowered species named. In the meantime there are several other well known sorts not half appre- ciated by florists, Gladiolus Colvillei and its white form, The Bride, are by no means new. Wo remember cultivat- ing them for outdoor bloom in the summer 25 years ago, planting the bulbs in beds in the spring, gathering the crop in June and July when white flowers of this description are very useful. The bulbs were lifted and stored in a dry cellar in winter, the natural increase being as rapid as with the better known kinds. It is also possible to select the best bulbs and plant in flats for Easter bloom, but the flats must be kept from frost in ,a cool house until flowering time. Another valuable variety of G. Col- villei is known as Blushing Bride. This is a pretty pink flower with deeper colored markings on the lower petal, a much stronger grower than The Bride, doubtless of different origin, for all are of garden origin, not species, and this is usually a guarantee that they are vigorous. The treatment named above will suit all of the indoor kinds, but those forced under glass are hardly worth keeping over for another year. Imported bulbs are cheap, and like freeslas, hardly pay to find room for when the crop is cut, especially when most of the foliage goes with the flow- ers, as the roots are unable to finish and ripen up to a good flowering size. E. O. Orpet. Pratas Island Phosphate Beds. It now seems to be well settled that the large and valuable phosphate beds on the Pratas Islands are to be fully exploited in the immediate future. A syndicate of Chinese from Singapore and Canton, known as the Tong Sah Ton or Pratas Island Phosphate Syn- dicate (Ltd.), has been formed with ■considerable capital under the direc- tion of Tan BoLiat, who holds a con- cession from the Chinese Government to work the deposits. Pratas Island or Islands, also known as the Pratas Island shoals, lies or lie about 170 miles south of Hongkong on the way to Manila. The islands have long been known to be rich In phosphate deposits, and several years ago a Japanese syndicate was formed for exploiting the deposit on the ground that the islands were no man's land. Their work led to a protest from the Chinese Government on representa- tions from the provincial Government at Canton, the islands being claimed as Chinese territory. The syndicate had constructed a considerable estab- lishment on the Islands, including ex- tensive sheds and other buildings, light railway lines and a pier. After considerable discussion the matter was settled by the Chinese authorities Indemnifying the syndicate for its in- vestments and taking over the plant. The concession from the Government to the new syndicate provides for a division of profits from working the deposits. The beds of phosphate in sight promise a monthly output of 2,000 tons for 40 years. In connection with exploiting these phosphate beds It is expected by the shipping circles of the far east that something can be done 'toward marking in a more satis- factory way the location of these Islands for the protection of shipping. GLADIOLUS COLVILLEI PEACH BLOSSOM. Bellingfham Bulb Garden. GOVERNMENT EXPEEIMENTS. As is well-known in the trade, the United States Department of Agri- culture began some years ago an ex- perimental bulb farm at Belllngham, Wash., after an exhaustive investiga- tion of climatic and soil conditions, to learn if bulb growing might not become a domestic industry and ob- viate the necessity of Importing from Europe. The results of the investiga- tions carried on so far are embodied in a bulletin issued a short time ago by the department. The bulletin be- gins by saying that the United States today is one of the largest consum- ers of what are known as "Dutch bulbs." "The value of the annual im- ports of these extremely popular spring-flowering bulbs for planting out of doors and forcing under glass ex- ceeds $1,000,000. The major part of these should, and it is believed can, be grown at home." The garden takes up a strip of land about 250x1,600 feet, 2y2 miles west of Belllngham, which is In latitude 48° north and about 122° .degrees lon- gitude west. The mean average tem- perature is 50.2°, and the annual rain- fall 30 to . 40 inches. It is in the Puget Sound region and the soil is composed of silt loam, carrying a heavy quantity of decomposed organ- ic matter. Thus far the work has been confined to the propagation and growing of hyacinths, tulips and nar- cissi. In 1908, when the garden was established, 170,466 bulbs were plant- ed. In 1912 the number planted ex- ceeded a million. The bulletin says that "the experi- ments at Belllngham garden have demonstrated beyond question that narcissi of excellent quality can be grown there and that the Double Von Sion variety, one of the most popular of the forcing narcissi, and one that heretofore has baffled every effort to produce it commercially in this coun- try, can be successfully grown in the Puget Sound region. The first flowers from imported bulbs of this variety - are usually fine, perfect, double flow-, ers of excellent substance and quality. The same bulbs if grown longer than the first season after being imported produce, as a rule, throughout the United States, with the apparent ex- ception of the Puget Sound region, greenish, malformed flowers. The flowers from bulbs grown at the gar- den for three seasons were practically perfect and compared favorably with those from imported bulbs." The bul- letin also says : "Tulips in variety can be successfully grown in com- mercial quantities in many sections of the United States. The tests so far show that tulips grown at the United States bulb garden are supe- rior in several respects to imported 1006 The American Florist. Nov. 2^^ GENERAL VIEW OF THE FLOWER SHOW? AT PORTLAND, ORE. Clarke Bros.' First Prize Maltese Cross Group of Decorative Plants and Cut Flowers — See Report in Issue of November 22, Page S bulbs." The hyacinth tests were car- ried on on an extensive scale and showed very encouraging results. "Hyacinths are propagated natural- ly either by slab or by seed; artificial- ly by bulblets secured entirely by scooping or scoring mature or so- called mother bulbs. The narcissus is propagated by seeds when it is desired to secure new varieties. The commercial method of propagation of the narcissus, however, is by offsets. The increase secured at the garden varies according to variety, from 99 to 380 per cent." The time required is from three to Ave years. "The propagation of tulips tested at the garden has been by offsets. The in- crease is from 67 to 273 per cent, de- pending upon the variety. The bulbs for the most part have been planted in beds, practically the same as hya- cinths. If new varieties are desired, they are secured by means of seed." "Before the Department of Agricul- ture will be justified in advocating the growing of so-called 'Dutch bulbs' as a commercial industry in this coun- try, much remains to be learned re- garding the climatic and soil condi- tions best suited to the crop; the selection, clearing, grading, and prep- aration of the land (much of that in the far northwest which is now thought to be well located and suit- able to bulb growing will cost from $75 to $1.50 per acre to put it in shape for planting, in addition to the cost of the land ) ; the prevention and con- trol of diseases affecting the crop, of which a considerable number are more or less serious; and the propagation, cultivation, fertilization, growing, har- vesting, curing, storing, transporta- tion, and marketing of the crop." THE ROSE. Maggots on Roses. Ed. American Florist : Enclosed find some rose buds which are infested by a little worm or mag- got which destroys them before they can develop. Please let me know the most effective method of exterminat- ing these pests. N. H. P. Replying to N. H. P.'s inquiry, will say that the envelope containing the small worm arrived safely. We have never seen this little insect before but presume it has been brought into the greenhouse through the fertilizers or manures used and it very much re- sembles the larva of a small fly re- sembling the honey bee. We feel rea- sonably sure that if N. H. P. will spray his roses carefully with any of the nicotine liquids, according to direc- tions for green fly, which is about two liquid ounces to five gallons of water, using a spraying outfit with Bordeaux nozzle, he can readily exterminate the worms. We would suggest disbudding or pinching the young growths and burning them previous to spraying. The nicotine liquid is practically transparent so will be the safest thing to use where there may be blooms. E. Propagation Preparations. It may seem rather early to men- tion propagation, yet there is a cer- tain amount of timely preparation that will perhaps be wiser to attend to now than to put off till later. The sand should be stored away now, getting in a supply that will carry you through the winter. It can be stored In some? clean corner or under the tables in the propagating house, which is by far the most convenient place. If there- are any repairs needed in the house this should be attended to and the- house given a thorough cleaning, then; store away the sand. How about grafting? If one intends- propagating by this method, it will be advisable to make an inventory of what is needed and order the manetti stocks at once. Do not put this off until the last minute. English or Irish stocks are considered superior to the- French grown manetti, as the wood seems to be much firmer although not. always carrying such root clusters. Still, after years of grafting, the writer- has noticed a great difference in the- English stocks, they being far the best- Again it would be best to overhaul the sash, or anything pertaining to the- grafting case, so as to have this in. readiness also; and at odd times now the small pots could be washed thor- oughly for the manetti stock. Fully 10 per cent is gained by using clean- pots over the dirty ones if used, as; many of the old unwashed pots are loaded with fungus ready to spread. as soon as they enter the steaming grafting case. These are some of the little details that count. If the houses have been given a. mulch recently the beds should be gone- over frequently and the mulch worked over so as to get all the plant food" value possible out of the manure. It would not be advisable to mulch dur- ing the winter months except perhaps: the American Beauty, when they are- grown on raised benches or where some stock is being carried over on raised benches that are apt to exhaust the soil. Ordinarily a light top dress- ^9^S The American Florist. 1007 GENERAL VIEW OF THE FLOWER SHOW AT PORTLAND, ORE. Martin & Forbes' First Prize Roses in the Foreground— See Report in Issue of November 22, Page ? ing (using shredded cow or sheep ma- nure) is all that is necessary during the shorter days of winter, letting the liquid manure take the place of the heavy mulchings. We also wish to suggest that one should not disbud or pinch the plants too severely for the Christmas crop, as this will leave the plants rather hard hit at that time and we should avoid a full crop by all means. Simply try to have the bulk of the cutting come at that time with some to follow through January. By allowing a fair cut in some of the houses for Thanks- giving day we usually have the plants in fairly good growing condition from January 15 on. Now that we may expect rather cold weather at any time, calling for more radiation in the houses, keep up a strong pressure when syringing and don't let the red spider "get the bulge" on yo^^. It's rather late when the signs appear for they are then firmly established. Don't forget to keep a crack of air during the mild nights and don't be stingy during the day with the fresh air. The plants must have it. E. Fire at McClintock Range. PEOPBIETOR'S SON BADLY BTIENED. Fire partially destroyed the garage and a part of the greenhouse plant be- longing to T. B. McClintock at the corner of Electric street and Jefferson avenue in the Dunmore section of Scranton, Pa., November 17. The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion. Mr. McCIintock's son Clarence, a young man, was in the garage filling one of the machines with gasoline. The tank was situated just outside and the pump inside the entrance door. He had pumped two pails and had just finished the third when the combus- tion took place, throwing the flames to his hand ahd arm, also catching in the woolen sweater which he had on. The doctor says this sweater probably saved his life. He immediately put out this fire with his other hand and ran to the auto nearest the door, turned the power on the engine and started to crank it, when the pail of gasoline which was hanging on the hook, the bail having melted off, fell to the floor and everything was at once all ablaze. "With rare presence of mind Clarence dashed through the flames to the door. Being overpow- ered, he fell face forward out the door, which was very fortunate; had he fallen the other way no doubt he would have been fatally burned, as no one was present to aid him. By rolling on the wet earth outside in the yard he put out the fire on his clothing and then ran to the ofiice, which is on the opposite side of the street, putting out the fire in his hair as he ran, and all the time calling loudly for help. Mr. McClintock at once turned in the alarm. Two fire autos quickly re- sponded and the blaze was extinguish- ed. Mr. McCIintock's two cars, a Hud- son and a 1913 Chalmers, were de- stroyed and also one belonging to a neighbor. Dr. J. C. Bateson dressed the young man's wounds, which though not fatal, are serious, and the doctor says will leave no scars. The damage to the greenhouse will amount to sev- eral hundred dollars and the autos will run up to four or five thousand, which is not as serious as the first report, which had it that the whole plant was destroyed. A large bench of stevia is destroyed, also some Eas- ter lilies. The fire broke through a door and the side wall to a greenhouse leanto next to the garage; the boiler house is situated just at the end of the garage but fortunately the flames were extinguished before this room was damaged to any extent. There- fore the heating facilities are in good condition. While the loss is great Mr. and Mrs. McClintock feel very grate- ful that their son is alive and not more seriously injured. Clarence is a mechanic as well as a good greenhouse man. Members of the trade extend to him in his suffering and to his parents in their loss, their sincere sympathy. There are two theories advanced as the cause of the combustion. One is that the garage, being heated by steam from the greenhouse boiler, 60 feet from the gas tank, was very warm, the thermometer probably standing at about 80 degrees. The gasoline being pumped in from a much colder temper- ature, coming in contact with the warm air inside, caused a rapid rising of the fumes resulting in combustion. The other theory is given by an I. C. S. chemist. It is that Clarence, becom- ing rather overcome by the fumes, just as he went to lift the pail of gasoline opened the front door of the garage. This cold air coming in im- mediate contact with the gas fumes in the warm air would cause such an explosion. Whatever the cause it is a serious accident and every florist with an auto in a garage near his plant should beware and profit by an- other's unfortunate experience. G. K. Clark. 1008 The Amer ican Fl orist. Nov. 2g, Carnation Philadelphia. A party of florists particularly inter- ested in tlie new pink carnation, Phil- adelphia, journeyed to Mt. Clemens, Mich., Sunday, November 23, and the next day to Greenfield, Mich., to exam- ine critically and note the progress of this famous variety. At the former place, Fred Breitmeyer, one of the joint owners of the flower, is growing over 30,000 plants, and Robert Klagge, near by, is testing out the merits of the variety with a stock of 3,000 plants, while at Greenfield, Thomas Browne, the originator, is growing a large num- ber for the blooms alone, as the cut- tings for dissemination are being prop- agated exclusively by Fred Breitmeyer, who will begin to fill orders immediate- ly after December 1. At all the places visited, Philadelphia was found in splendid condition in the various stages of growth, purposely arranged for a continuity of blooms and propagation. S. S. Skidelsky, who was a member of the party, and who is disseminating the stock, expressed himself as de- lighted with the conspicuous strength of the plants and the size and elegance of the blooms, which are still bearing out the variety's high reputation. Lars N. Anderson, a well known and suc- cessful carnation grower of Cleveland, O., was alf^o in the party, having come over for the express purpose of closely inspecting the novelty, for which he had previously placed an order for a thousand cuttings. At the conclusion of his inspection he said : "I want my order filled as soon as possible. It can't be beaten. Its productiveness, color and the habit of the plants at once commend it to the average grow- er. I predict for it a great future, and that it will become the standard pink of Its shade." J. F. S. American Flag in Spring Flowers A suitable location for this monster flag of flowers, which measured 100 feet long and 65 feet wide, was found at Seaside Park, at the end of Ocean Parkway, Coney Island, N. Y., where people could enjoy seeing it. The flag required 33,000 tulip bulbs, 6,000 pansies and 1,000 daisies. The kinds used were White Hawk and Couleur Cardinal tulips for the stripes. The union was made of pansies. Giant Emperor William variety and the thirteen stars, each of them measur- ing four feet through, took an addi- tional thousand Bellis perennis (Longfellow). The pole was planted with improved Yellow Prince tulips to give a desired color contrast. St. Paxil, Minn. — Water and smoke damaged flowers and plants during a fire at the store of C. Bennett, 120 West Sixth street. The loss was about $100. BOSTON, MASS. — The following officers were elected at the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety: J. K. M. L. Far quhar, president, re-elected; Walter Hunnewell. vice- president for two years; F. Lothrop Ames, trustee for one year; Ernest B. Dane, Stephen M. Weld, Wilfred Wheeler and Edward B. Wilder, trus- tees for three years; Edward B. Wil- der, delegate to state board of agricul- ture; Herbert A. Clark, Philip Dexter, Arthur F. Pewkes, Frederick S. Mose- ley, John L. Smith, nominating com- mittee. More than .$8,000 was appro- priated for next year's prizes. Brooklyn Notes. Out at Flatbush the Dailledouze Brothers are finishing a large new car- nation house, or strictly speaking, the Lord & Burnham Co. is doing it for them. There is a great stock of car- nations coming on at this range, En- chantress Supreme and Mrs. C. W. Ward being particularly noteworthy. Paul and Henry Dailledouze, the "Heavenly Twins," intend to take an extended trip during the coming win- ter. J. E. Weir, Jr., proprietor of the Elkhorn Greenhouses, Jamesport, N. Y., was in town November 19 and called at the wholesale store of the Greater New York Florists' Association, to which place he is shipping a fine stock of carnations. Incidentally, it may be stated that he is a member of the well known Weir family of this city and for many years has been prominent in the florist trade. Trepel & Bershad, who have the flower concession in the great depart- ment store of Frederick Losier & Co., as well as other interests, will soon occupy an entire building at the cor- ner of Gates and Bedford avenues as an additional store. The building has now presents a particularly attractive appearance and is the beauty spot '. of Lafayette square. • The store of Thomas Laskaris at the intersection of Flatbush avenue, Pul- ton and Nevins streets, is not large, but Tom is always on the job and has a good trade. Papenos & Megas have an attrac- tive store at the corner of Lexington and Sumner avenues and seem to be doing a good business. In his new Flower Shop, Flatbush avenue and Dean street, Albert Laretz is doing a good business and turning out fine work. Harry P. Abig, 73 Flatbush avenue, who formerly had a partner, is now go- ing it alone, and his store is neat and attractive. A. P F. Pittsburgh. OUT TLOWEES HIGH. After a week of warm weather it has again grown cooler. This, with Thanksgiving approaching, makes prices high on practically everything in the cut flower line. Carnations are coming in a little stronger, but will, of course, be very scarce for Thanks- THREE CHICAGO TRAVELERS DRUMMING A MISSOURIAN. been thoroughly remodeled and fitted up in first class style and the first and second stores are a great expanse of plate glass. At the Henry Hession range there is a remarkably fine stock of carnations in sight. At this range we recently noticed a fine yellow sport of the pom- pon chrysanthemum Lydia Thomas. In color it is much superior to the or- iginal and we believe it will be attrac- tive to the trade. It is on exhibition at the store of M. C. Ford, 121 West Twenty-eighth street. New York. George Blake, his partner, C. Bonnet, and A. Demeusy and son, were all seized with the wanderlust November 19. They journeyed to Cromwell, Conn., and visited the great establishment of A. N. Pierson, Inc. It is enough to state that they were well repaid for their trip. Having got his chrysanthemums well cut out, G. Messeberg, another Flatbush grower, is now bringing Easter lilies to the front. He has also a good stock of carnations, callas and a variety of plants. William H. Mallon's store, corner of Fulton street and Lafayette avenue. giving. Roses are on the short end now and will be so for some time. American Beauty are very fine, "also scarce, and are bringing fancy prices. Pompons, lilies, lily of the valley and sweet peas are in good supply. Or- chids continue to be very scarce and not many are promised for Thanks- giving. Christmas supplies are now monopolizing the attention of the wholesale men, and the designing of Christmas goods keeps the retailers busy. Immense quantities of box- wood are handled here daily, as this is the gateway to the Virginia fields, where the finest stock is obtained. A quantity of sheet moss is also being handled from the same section. NOTES. The store force at G. P. Weaklen Co.'s has been handicapped severely for the past week or more. Jack Frampton is still convalescing at his home in Clarion, and Mr. Weaklen is confined to his bed with grip. Murray McGrew. who has been identified with Randolph & McClements and R. J. Daschbach, of this city, is now in charge of the store, after spending i9'3 The American Florist. 1009 two years at farming near Kings- ton, O. The A. W. Smith Co. has been show- ing some striking effects In conihlna- tlon fruit and flower baskets. They have also installed mirrors covering the entire wall on the west side of the salesroom. A large decoration at Schmidts Cafe was their latest fea- ture. Some of the local contingent that at- tended the recent flower show at Cleveland say that some of our home growers could have taken a few of the prizes awarded had they exhibited some of the stock which they are now cutting dally. J. B. Murdoch & Co., the carnation specialists of Canonsburg. are now consigning their entire cut of chrysan- themums and carnations to the Mc- Callum Co. They are now in the height of the chrysanthemum season. Fred Holtzman Is now connected with the E. B. Carney Co., wholesal- ers, at 122 Anderson street. It is re- ported that he is a partner in the new concern and expects to devote his whole time to the business. John Weyland of Allison Park suf- fered a heavy loss last week when his large barn was completely destroyed by fire. • The loss included also a large lot of farming implements and a heavy store of grain. The Crissman Greennouse Co., Punx- sutawney, continues to cut a very nice line of pompons, carnations and roses. which they consign to local wholesale markets. Howard Potter, who has been with the Cleveland branch of the McCal- lum Co., has returned to this town and is now at the local store of the same firm. Wm. Loew, who has been laid up with grip for the past three_ weeks, is again out and around. Recent visitors include Martin Reu- kauf of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phila- ' delphia; W. Q. Potter and wife of the McCallum Co., Cleveland, O.; Jos. Thomas, Greensburg. We herewith submit the results of the duckpin match between the Mc- Callum Co. and the A. W. Smith Co., which was rolled Thursday, November 20, the McCallum Co. winning by a margin of 94 pins. McCallum Co. A. W. Smith Co. H. M. Mc- Demme ... 78 87 90 Galium .. 76 121 108 Geistner .. 89 102 98 G. C. Mc- Garvin ... 95 95 93 Galium . . 93 101 102 Tipton ... 95 82 104 Spitzuer ..94 97 87 Slslet ....102 112 99 375 431 396 357 366 385 J. East Okange, N. J. — The Rosary Flower shop has opened for business at 608 Main street. Leon Beckers, who has had experience as a florist in New York city and in Germany, is the proprietor. MOBILE, Ala. — A delivery wagon be- longing to C. Ravier & Sons was de- molished in a collision with a heavy express vehicle recently. -Flowers were strewn about the street, making the loss still greater. Oklahoma City. LrVHXT TKADE EXPECTED. The near approach of Thanksgiving day Is putting a little zest into the flower trade and it seems as If we were going to have a good lively busines.s. both In cut flowers and plants. NOTES. The extension of the interurban car line to Norman, the seat of the State University, has opened up a new field for flower sales. The Y. W. C. A. ofli- cers there are selling flowers on a com- mission basis for the Barteldes Co. The students as a class are good flow- er buyers, and as cars run there on an hourly schedule, a really nice trade is being built up. John Furrow of Guthrie was In town this week. He is building a greenhouse The Late George A. Heinl. See Obituary, Issue of November 15, Page 893. 27x300 feet and expects to have it ready for planting by the first of Feb- ruary. Gladioli are one of the crops he will devote most of the space to. The Stiles Co. Is showing a nice line of cyclamens, and has a fine crop of Chadwick chrysanthemums that are just right for cutting. Mexican ivy is being much used for design and bouquet work here. Visitors : Charles and Ed Mueller, Wichita. Kans.; A. S. Gray, Chickasha, Okla.; — Kountz, representing Mc- Gregor, Springfield, 111.; John Furrow, Guthrie, Okla. S. S. B. St. Louis, Mc— John Nyflot, 7315 Florissant avenue, will build an addi- tion to his greenhouse plant at a cost of $500. OBITUARY. George J. Langman. George J. Langman, a pioneer land- scape gardener of Colorado Springs, Colo., was caught beneath his auto- mobile when it overturned on the Canon City road a few miles south of Colorado Springs, November 17, and instantly killed. Mr. Langman was driving the machine and with two of his men was en route to Penrose, where he had a contract for extensive landscape work, when the machine struck a dry bed of sand, causing it to skid. The front wheels turned at right angles to the body of the car and the machine shot over an eight-foot em- bankment, pinning Mr. Langman un- der it. The others were not seriously injured. The deceased was 50 years old and had been a resident of Colo- rado Springs for 25 years. He leaves a wife and one son. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Sunday,_Novem- ber 23. The many beautiful floral of- ferings were tokens of the high esteem in which he was held in his commu- nity. John De Wolf. John De Wolf, formerly a prominent landscape architect of New York city and for 14 years its superintendent of parks, died of Bright's disease Novem- ber 23, at the home of his brother-in- law, Nathanial G. Herreshoff, the noted yacht designer, Bristol, R. I. Mr. De Wolf was born at Bristol 64 years ago and when a young man was with the United States Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey. He planned a part of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and several of the parks in Bronx Borough, New York. A. F. P. Cuthbert S. Blankenbaker. Cuthbert S. Blankenbaker of Jeffer- son county, Ky., well-known florist and greenhouseman, died November 16 at his home, aged 81. He had been in ill health since early in June and death came as a result of a complica- tion of diseases. He is survived by his widow and four children. The children are S. H. Blankenbaker, C. S. Blankenbaker, Harry Blankenbaker and Mrs. Lulu Surle. Mrs. Miriam Kleinman. Mrs. Miriam Kleinman, mother of Maurice Kleinman, buyer and manager for G. Myer, Fifty-eighth street and Madison avenue, New York, died at the family home in that city November 15. The funeral was held November 17 and was attended by many sorrowing friends. A. F. F. Claudius L. Hoag. Claudius L. Hoag a well-known horti- culturist of northern New York, died at Lockport, N. Y., on November 12, aged 88 years. As the originator of the Niagara grape he gained a nation- wide reputation among fruit growers. A. F. F. AMERICAN FLAG IN FLOWERS. .',TbiB.Flo|ral Bedding Flag at Seaside Park, Ocean Parkway. Coney Island, required 33,C00 Tulips. 6.000 Pansies and 1,000 Daisies. ill '(^Mi 1010 The American Florist. Nov. 2g, TheMerigan Florist Established 1885„ Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada S2 00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those fn the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same titne. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier 'f possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot ourcorresoondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTF.NTS. SuKgcstiuns for tlif li.iliilnvs ICOl — ClU'istiuas si'fciis— L.-iur.'l 1001 —Holly 1001 — (Jilhiv ami iuay:iiolia leaves 11.02 — Cluistmas trees 1002 The retair trade 1"02 - — (.'repe spray (illus.i W) rj. — All aiitnniii weililiiiu- ih ■atioii (supple- ment I 1002 ClUTsantliemuuis lOOM Till? gladiolus IfOl — Gladiolus notes ( illus. I 1001 Clil'ysautliemuins at Garfield Farlc, rhieago (illus.l 1104 Eellingliani liulli garden liifo General view of tlie flower slunv at Port- land. Ore. (illus. I 1006-1007 The rose ,. lOOP, — Propagation preparations IfOd Plre at MeCliiit.ielc range 1007 Carnation riiiladelphia 1' OS American flag in spring flowers in i."^ Brooklyn notes I'OS Pittsburgh lOOS Three ChieaPo traveliM's dniuuniiig a :Mis- sourian (illus. 1 lOOS Oklahoma City 10*0 The late. George A. Heiel (novtraiti 1 00 Ohitnavy— Geolire T. I niizmau lOOO — John De Wolf— CuflilMMt S. Ulankeu- baker 1000 American. Rose Sorietv 1 '10 rhvysaiithemnin Society of Aiueri<-a 1010 Club meetings next week 1010 Washiuirtou ' 1012 Cleveland lOU ■Los Angeles 101^ Cincinnati Vll'X Chicago ™V: Richmond, Ind '■ -1 Grand Papids. Midi 1021 St. I.ouis 1022 Philailelphia 102* >'ew York 1"2 . Minneaoolis VJxl The seed trade ^IT^ — Kurooean seed e"ops o^o — Western Cnmie'-s' Assc-iation ■''^:^'i American Sweet Pea Society lOSO The nursery trade \ \^ JIarket gardeners lo-t.. — Euronean potato cvom ]''-^-. "*^ew Orleans Forticnltural Suciety 1 '■!-» Providence R. I . . ijO-.'-j Wichita. Kans 10 « TlTE distributors of the new Detroit carnation, Philadelphia, are well sat- isfied with the showing: made by the plants and flowers and in the propaga- tion of this new variety to date, GROWERS have a serious new prob- lem to solve in the summer weather conditions, which prevailed in some parts of the east and middle west last week, practically ruining many green- house crops which had been brought to a high state of perfection in antici- pation of the holiday trade this week. Summer B'ooms Cheer Late November Newport, R, I., November 24. — Full- blown roses on the estate of Mrs. Elsie French Vanderbilt, at Harbor View; strawberry plants in bloom in Mrs, Frederick Prime Garretson's garden, and dahlias in various parts of the city were pointed out today as indi- cating possibilities for Newport as a winter resort. The unusually warm weather also has led several persons to bathe in the surf. According to a decision of the Court of Customs Appeals, dyed immortelles are subject to a duty of 60 per cent ad valorem as ornamental flowers and do not come under the classification of preserved flowers, as claimed in the protest of H, Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa, It is held that the dying is for ornamentation and not to preserve the flowers, which may be preserved without this process. Chrysanthemum Society of America- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, Philadelphia, Pa„ November S. — Smith's Ideal, white. ' Japanese in- curved, scored 8(5 commercial, exhib- ited by Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. . Chicago. November 8. — Pink pom- pon (no name or number 1 scored S(!; yellow pompon. No. 21-0-12, scored 8."; both exhibited by Elmer D, Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. Cincinnati, O.. November 1."i. — Neris- sa, pink Japenese incurved, scored 9(1 commercial, O.'l exhibition, exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. Cincinnati. O., November I."), — Odes- sa, yellow Japanese incurved, scored 01 commercial, 88 exhibition, exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chicago. November 8. — Chieftain, pink incurved, scored 88 commercial, exhibited by E. G. Hill & Co.. Rich- mond. Ind. Lake Geneva, Wis., November 11. — Marie Poole, anemone, salmon pink, yellow cushion, scored 0(>, exhibited by Wm. P, Longland, gardener to C. S, Hutchinson, Lake Geneva, Wis, Philadelphia, Pa.. November IT). — Edwin Seidewitz. pink Japenese in- curved, scored 87 commercial, exhibit- ed by G. A, Lotze, Glen Burnie, Md. REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT. "Mary Ellen." offered for register by Frederick Lagerstam, Greenwich, Conn. Sport of Dr. Enguehard. Growth, habit, form and height same as plant. Color a light terra cotta with blush of pink. C. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Morgan Park. 111. American Rose Society. The executive committee of the American Rose Society met in New York city, November 10, and pursuant to the resolution of the meeting of the society held at Minneapolis, decided to hold the annual meeting for 1914 in conjunction with the New York Horticultural Society and the New' York Florists' Club. The show will be held March 21-28 in the Grand Central Palace. The management has offered the sum of Jf;2,500 for premiums to be used by the Rose Society. The executive committee has accepted this offer and the premium list will be prepared without delay so far as pos- sible to secure the best results. , The rules and regulations govern- ing test rose gardens, which were presented at the last meeting and sub- mitted for further examination, were carefully gone over, and passed as di- rected at the Minneapolis meeting^.' The rose test gardens in view are at Arlington Heights, Washington, D. C, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., and Minneapolis. Minn., and also at New Brunswick. N. J. The effort to se- cure the list of all roses originated in America with their pedigrees has met with much appreciation; this list will be properly arranged and pub- lished as far as received in the Annual Bulletiii for 1913; Robert Simpson and Robert Pyle are appointed to assist the secretary in the work of prepar- ing the Bulletin. More dues for mem- bership have been received this year than common. President Pierson sub- mitted a report on affiliation of local societies holding June sho\\s and a proposition for the distribution of the American Rose Society medals. S. S. Pennock, Robt. Pyle and H. O. May gave their views bearing upon this ef- fort as desirable to gain a country wide interest in the work of the Rose Society. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Club Meetings Next Weelt. Altany, N. Y., Dec. 4, 8 p. m.— Albany Florists' CUih, 70 Maiden Lane, Robert David- son, secretary, 130 Second street, Albany, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 2, 8 p. m.-^Bu£E.llo Florists' Club. .'J85-.S87 Bllicott street, E. D. Savage, secretary. 440 Main street, care S. A. ,-Vnderson, liutfalo. Chicago, Dec. 4, 8 p, m. — Chicago Florists' Club, Hotel La S.alle, La SaUe and West Madison streets, James B. Foley, secretary, 2122 South -Ridgeway avenue, Chicago. Dayton, 0., Dec. 4, 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists' Clnli. m K. Fifth stri'et. Horace M. Frank, secretary 112 South Main street, Dayton. Denver, Colo., Dec. 1, 8 p. m. — Colorado Flcaists' Club, T. M. A. Hall. '1422 Curtis street. F. P. Neimau, secretary, 043 Broad- May. Denver. Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1, 8 p, m. — Detroit Florists' Club. L. Bomb Floral Co.. Raleigh, H. Wells, secretary, 827 Cautield avenue, Detroit. Fall River, Mass., Dec. 2, 8 p. m. — Fall River Florists' and Gardeners' Association, John R. Pee. secretary, 04 Rerdsley street. Fall River, Mass. Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec, 1, — Grand Rapids Hoiists' and Gardeners' Club, office of meni- lier. Edward I'reyling. secretary, 1057 Wealthy avenue, (irand Rapids. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 2. — State Florists' .Vssoriatioii of IiKliana. Oliver Steinkamp. sec- retary. Rockwood avenue and Thirty-eighth street. Indianapolis. Lake Forest, 111., Deo, 6, 8 p. m. — ^The North Sliore Horticultural Society. Lake Forest, , 111., Conucil Chamber, City Hall, E. Bollinger, sec- retary. Lake Forest. III. Lake Geneva, Wis., Dec, 6, 8 p. m. — ^Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's .Association, at Horticnltnral Hall, W. H. Griffiths, secre- tary. Lake Geneva. Lenox, Mass., Dec, 6, 7:30 p. m. — Lenox Ilorticnltural Society, Geo. II. liistone, secre- tary. Lenox. Mass. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 2. — Los Angeles' Cliiunty Horticultural Society. 237 Franklin street. Henry W. Kruckeberg. secretary. Louisville. Ky,, Dec. 3. — The Kentucky So- ciety ot Florists, time and place at the call of the secretar.y. -\ngnst Banmer, secretary. Masonic building, Louisville. Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 4; 8 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club. St. Charles Hotel. City Hall Square, Gustav C. JIucller, secretary, 026 Ninth street. Jlilwaukce. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 2, 8 p, m. — Min- neapolis Florists' Club. 218 North Fifth street, J. G. Taylor, seci-etary. Montreal, ftue., Dec. 1, 7:45 p, m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Montreal. Floral Exchange, 140 Mansfield street. W. H. Horobin. secretary-treasurer, 283 Marquette street, ^lontreal. New Orleans, La., Dec, 3, 8 p, m, — German Gardeners' Club, 024 Common street, Bruno Werner, secretar.y. New Orleans. Philadelphia, Pa,, Dec. 2., 8 p. m.— Florists' Clnb of Pliiladelphia. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, aliove Spruce. David Rust, secretary, Hinticnltural Hall. Broad street, above Spruce, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, Pa,, Dec. 2, 8 p. m. — Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Fort Pitt Hotel, Tenth street and I'cnn avenue, H. P. Joslin, secretary. 7202 I'errvsville avenue, Bon Avon, Pa. San Prancisco, Cal., Dec, 6, 8:16 p. m,— Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Sachem Hall, Redmen's building, 240 Golden Gate ave- nue, W. A. Hofinghoff, secretaiT, 711 West- bank building, San Francisco. Seattle, 'Wash., Dec. 2.— Seattle Florists' As- sociation, Chamber of Commerce. Second ave- nue and Columbia street. A. Balmer, secretary, 310 Taylor avenue, Seattle. Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 4. — Tacoma Florists' Association, Maccnbcc Hall,, F. C. Smith, sec- retary, Tacoma, Wash. Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 4, 8 p. m.— Tcrre Haute Florists' Club. Cojnmercial Club Room. N. B. Stover, secretary, lis South Sixth street, Tcrre Haute, Ind. Washington, D. C, Dec, 2, 8 p. m,— Florists' Clnb of Washington, 1214 F street N. v\.. Elmer C. Hayberry. secretary, l.'iSO Fourteenth street N. W., Washington, D. C. '9I3- The American Florist. 1011 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec Ready Reference Section. Wlioro iuis\vt>rs iiri' 1o bo iuiuUmI Trom (his ufllce eiiL'.t.)M.' lOrciils c\tr;i to i'o\or pustat-'t-'. t'U*. Situation Wanted— By a computent youriK man ■with five years' practical experience, ns assistant Krower on commercial or private place. Address, Key ^ri}>, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -By German; speak English, aye 30. Experienced in pot pli/nts and cut Howers: Address M. Baur. Can- Joe Hendrick. Box 23. Morton Grove, 111. Situation Wanted— Gardener wants position as foreman on lari^e privateestatoanywhere. Nothing small required. G. D. care Wilson, (.S Fourth St., South Oranpe. N. J. Situation Wanted— by man of 27. Position in up-ro date store, whore Che artistic and unusual in floral work is appreciated. Able to put in attractive \vindows. Best of references. Address Key *iSS, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As manaccr, by a first-class srower of cut blowers and plants: over 30 years' ■experience; private or commercial: tincrle; first- <:Iass reterences. Florist. 55 W. Ontario St.. Chicago. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place. 16 years' experience in all branches of horticulture and good at desisnin^ and decora- tions. Single. VVell recommended. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 124 E. 24th St , New York. Situation Wanlcd—In a seed house, either as catalogue compiler or other responsible position in office by a first-class man with 16 years practi- cal experience in all branches of the trade, thor- oughly competent, and able to submit best refer- ences. State salary. Address. Key 984, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A man of unusual ability, ■expert propagator and rosegrower. wishes to take chariie as foreman or propagator in large estab- lishment. Am strictly sober; single. State salary ■when writing. Will be at liberty on December 1st. Address. J. Miller. 6972 N. Clark St.. Chicago. Wanted— Florist's display ice box. Must be in good condition and cheap. 2602 Virginia St.. Sioux City, la. Help Wanted— Man in St. Louis, who under- stands seed, bulb and plant business. Address Key 976, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Man for private place, good ■wages, one who knows how. Hardesty & Co., 1.50 E. 4th St.- Cmrinn -ti. Ohio. Help Wanted— Experienced seedsman, by an old established house in large eastern city. State experience. Address Key 979, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Voung lady of good address, for flower store, to wait on lirst-class trade and assist JQ makitag up. Send reference in first letter. Ad- dress^ Key 990 care American Florist. Help Wanted- Wanted for our store, a bright young man to wait on trade and assist in floral work. Must have experience. Send reference in iirst letter. Address. Key 991, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Gardener, married; to take charge of fruit and flower gardens on large private place. Permanent position. References required. Address superintendent, Valley Ridge Farm. Gates Mills. Ohio. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $110.00 per month and all found. A, A. MacDongall, iupt. The Highlands, Seattle. ^ ash. Help Wanted— Young lady of good appearance for florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bouquet work. Apply stating full particulars to _ J. S. Simmons, 266 Yonge St.. Toronto. Can. Help Wanted— A practical cut flower and potted- plant grower for a retail store and if be fiad a nursery experience, the position could be made more attractive, provided he was able to super- A'ise both places, as I have a small nursery connected. Address Key 987. care American Florist. Wanted— To rent, for 5 years, 10,000 to 20.000 feet of glass. Address Key 977, care American Florist. For Sale- Fini- florists' delivery wagon with plale j.;lasa sides. l'"or further particulars, address Key "'75. care Amuricjin Florist. For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50 x 125 feet of kround. i'^stnblishcd trade. Wish to retire. J. Nki^son. 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Saie-(;ood paying retail store at 1515 t'lybourn Avenue. Chicago. (Jood reason for selling. AKo delivery wagon. For further par- ticulars. Key ySfi, care American Florist. For Sale— A good florist display ice-box. 8 feet by AVi feet deep bv 8!^ feet high. Big bargain, f hone Ravenswood 7550. Si HiLLKR. the Florist. 4509 Broadway. Chicago, For Sale- Cireenhouses in good condition. Around New York. Can sell .*3.000.f0 worth of stock on the place, a'so near a good market where stock can be sold at best prices. For particulars address Key 982. care American Florist. For Sale— Model F.. five nassenger Buick car. Almost new. New tires. Everything complete, Guaranteed perfect. For further particulars call or address Ogdfn Floral Co., 1917 Harrison St.. Chicago. Cash for Your Business or Property.— I bring buyers and sellers together. No matter where lo- cated if you want to buv. sell or exchange, address Frank P. Clkvel'^nd, 1367 Adams Express Building. Chicago, 111. FOR SALE-Greenhouses 12.000 feet of steel frame constructii"n, dandy office, boiler house, cement side walks, electric lights in greenhouse. Fine residential section. Good trade; well stocked. Photo sent on request. C. F. Q., 555 Lyall Ave., Rochester, N. Y. For Sale-Store Fixtures Complete set, very cheap. Circassian walnut Loss of lease reason for selling. Fixtures have only been in use three months. Big bargain for someone. Address or call at ATLAS FLORAL CO., 30 E. Randolph Street, CHICAGO BARGAIN Complete set of store fixtures including a modern ice-box. .$6U0 cash takes the whole outfit. Fixtures are now in use in Chicago where buyer can inspect same. Key 98 1 , care American Florist Situation Wanted. Young lady bookkeeper and stenogra- pher is desirous of securing a situation in a Chicago retail store. Would have no objection to assist in any other way if the occasion demanded it. Key 985 Care American Florist. Situation Wanted GOOD STOREMAN An \\ saU-siuan and designer. Can come well reconiniendL-d. For further partic- ulars address, Key 980, care American Florist. Situation Wanted As Foreman or Grower. By an all around grower. Life expe- rience in growing Roses, Carnations, 'Mums and general stock, and design work, good propagator; can grow Al stock. Sober and reliable. Single. References furnished. Middle west preferred; state wages and particulars. Key 988, care American Florist A Retail Greenhouse Business Doing an annual business of over $20,000, which can easily be increased to $25,000 or better. 18,0U0 feet of glass in fair con- dition, growing a general stock for the retail trade. Profits range from 2.5 to 35 per cent according to management. The stock and equipment must be bought out- right Will give a lease from 3 to 5 years to responsible party. This plant is located in the near middle west in a live city of over one half million. Address, Key 989, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. f t Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^ x5!4 inchek. FOR CUT EXOWERS: in two colors oo crummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted br the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4.50. Samples on requestc Electro ol leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOT4 in., $4 a doz.: 5 in.. $6 and $9 a doz.; larger plants, $1 to $2 each. Oranges 5Vi in. to 9 in. pots. $24, $30. $36, $48, $60 a doz Pandanus Veitchii 5 in, to 9 in , pots, $6, $9. $12, $24, $30, $36. a doz, Poinsettia Pulcherrima 3 Plants in 6 in, pans. $9 per doz, 4 Flants in 7 in, pans, $12 to$l5 per doz, 5 Plants in 8 in, pans, $18 per doz. 9 and 10 inch pans, $24 to $30 per doz, 12 inch pans, 36 to $42 per doz. In rots. 4-in. pots , $3. 00 per doz, 4H-in, pots 400 " \\ 5-in, pots 5,00 " 6-in, pots $5,00and 6 00 " " Fine Flants trom 2 to 4 feet higb with magnificent florets. Terms of Business: Cash with order, please. Excepting parties with whom I have done business on credit before and transactions liave been satisfactory, my teims are 30 days, Un- icnown correspondents wishing to open an account will please furnish reference of parties in trade witfi whom they have had credit relations in New York City, Remittances should be made by Post Of flee Money Orders, Drafts on New York banlis or Bank of L. I. (College Point Branch) or Express Money Orders. Where it is not possible t ■> obtain these, tlie letter should be registered. Goods desired C, O, D, must be accompanied by a partial remittance to guarantee accept- ance. All goods ars offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order, and I reserve the right to advance price without notice. Orders booked and shipped in rotation. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th Street, College Point, N. Y. Queensborough. Mention the American Florist when xvriting Paris, Texas. CONDITIONS OF TRADE. The floral business here is decidedly peculiar. 'We have had more than our share of rain, resulting in stimulating outdoor plant growth, and roses and chrysanthemums are unusually fine, so much so that the flower trade has been paralyzed until within the last few days. A killing frost would be welcome, but it is not in sight , as we are having 75 and 80 degrees days with 68 to 70 degrees nights. NOfE&. Texas offers unlimited opportunities for florists who understand the busi- ness to locate profitably on moderate capital as there is a general awaken- ing and all towns and cities of 30,000 or more are becoming modernized In all lines, investing in better merchan- dise, better fixtures and adopting mod- ern methods generally. With the au- tomobile business booming all over the state it does not take a seer to foretell a big demand in the near future for the florist and his wares. A good wholesale establishment at convenient distributing points following business methods of today would be a boon to- the trade generally and immensely profitable to the promoters. Kiley, the Florist, has succeeded the Paris Plant & Flower Co. and has fin- ished a Garland iron frame house 34x 100 feet with concrete benches, walls- and every feature except potting shed of concrete and iron. He has a fine crop of sweet peas to come in about December 10. He has an ideal loca- tion, both for shop and greenhouse,- and the future looks promising. "Mike" Eobinius has opened an up- town shop in the lobby of the Grand theatre with every prospect of a good' season as soon as the northers descend on the outdoor crops. He has also finished a house 25x100 feet in addi- tion to his already neat range and has it well stocked for the Christmas: trade. J. W. Goree has a house of as fine white and yellow Bonnaffons as. ever were grown. His grower would be a. credit to a big city establishment. North Stab. •r. ig^s- The American Florist. 1013 i a I a i CHRISTMAS \« j-< TO BE ISSUED JUST RIGHT FOR THE Christmas and Holiday Trade T^— — — -The Best Paid 1 # CIRCULATION ^To the Trade in the Trade- Count yncancelled Driers Only. No Underground Prices. Square Deal to All. M Holiday Specialties. n ipl hi That means profit to you. No bogus -^r^ inquiries that cost time and actual cash. ■ P" Look for the New Ideas and Up-to-Date Illustrations of Christmas Specialties. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 'Please mail advertisements early. M I 1014 The American Florist. Nov. 2g-^ You Can Only ^ Large Specimen Plants of CocosWeddeliana We are at Our stock of Cocos Weddeliana this season is larger and better than ever, present devoting nearly an acre of glass to this variety alone. 14-in. pots, 6 inches high..$l-50 perdoz.; $10.00perlOO; $ 90.00 per 1000 3-in.pots,8tol0inclieshigh 2.00perdoz.; 15.00perl00; 140.00 per 1000 5-in.pots, splendid plants, 18 to 24 inches high $0.75 each 7-in.pots, specimen plants, 30 to 36 inches high 2.50 each 9-in.pots, specimen plants, 36 inches high 5.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii The growing popularity of this pretty, graceful, hardy Palm has induced us to greatly extend our cultures of same and we are now in position to give exceptional values. You can recommend Phoenix Roebelenii to your customers as the best of all house plants; it will positively outlast all other varieties. 4-in. pots, nicely characterized plants $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100 Each 5-in. pots, 15 inches high, 18-inch spread $ 1.00 6-in. pots, Wt feet high, 2-foot spread 2.00 8-in. tubs, 2 feet high, 2-foot spread 3.00 10-in. tubs, 2 to 21/2 feet high, 2^ -foot spread 5.00 10-in. tubs, 2Vi feet high, 8-foot spread 7.50 12-in. tubs, 3 feet high, 4-foot spread ;....... 10.00 COCOS WEDDELIANA. For best values in Kentias as well as all other seasonable stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE ABOVE PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR THE TRADE ONLY. Cleveland. BUSINESS ON INCREASE. The increase in business as Thanks- giving day nears is very noticeable. Chrysanthemums are in good demand and both supply ' and quality leave nothing to be desired. Although top- notch prices are not the rule, a few select bring good figures, while me- diusi grade stock meets with an ex- cellent call. Carnations have been getting scarcer all along, and holding them back for Thanksgiving prices doesn't help any. Roses of all kinds and varieties have been plentiful and the quality uniformly good, although Killarney look very much bleached and faded in the shorter grades. The longer stemmed stock has shown good color right along. Long-stemmed American Beauty have been in good supply, and the quality is excellent. Aaron "Ward and Sunburst roses are short of the demand, which has in- creased considerably since the flower show, at which place they were used extensively in table decorations with good results. "Violets and lily of the valley are in good demand, the weather since the storm being ideal for the wearing of corsage bouquets. Pom- pon chrysanthemums in all colors have been plentiful. Snapdragon, daisies, calendula, etc.. clean up daily. Paper "White narcissi do not move any too freely during the chrysanthemum sea- son. Orchids are good quality now and the demand good. Asparagus plumosus has been in short supply. NOTES. G. G. Stehn, iiorist at 2661 "West Fourteenth street, and family had a narrow escape in the morning of No- vember 18, when an explosion o.f gas burned the millinery store which oc- cupies the other half of the building in which Mr. Stehn's store is located. Mr. Stehn lives in apartments over his store and when the fire broke out the entire family had to fly in their night clothes. The store suffered no loss, but the week's washing, which hung in the attic, was entirely destroyed. Mrs. H. P. Knoble, Miss Nettie Heideman, Mrs. Geo. "W. Smith and Mrs. Chas. "Woodman and Miss "Wood- man are only a few of the many florists and members of the Lady Flo- rists' Club who took bad colds at the show while working for the good of the cause. Howard Potter, formerly with Mc- Callum & Co., High street, left Satur- day for Pittsburgh, Pa., where he in- tends to stay with his folks. Miss Katherine O'Connor has moved her store to Euclid avenue, near Sixty- fifth street, from Superior avenue and East Ninetieth street. "Sonny" Kirchner, formerly with Kirchner's, of Quincy avenue, is now with Smith & Fetters, having joined them the past week. C. F. B. Huntington, N. Y. — "W. H. Blume is building a new greenhouse. Los Angeles. WEEK OF NOVEMBEE 17. The demand for flowers seems to be on the increase. The' fine rain that this coast receives during the week of November 10 was a great benefit to all merchants as well as to the florist. It brought thousands of purchasers into the city. Chrysanthemums are ex- cellent; yellows seem to be in the lead. The stems are long and straight and the foliage a fine color. Prices are low considering the quality. Roses are plentiful and are of fine quality, especially indoor stock. At this time the outdoor stock is not up to the standard on account of the damage done by the rain. Prices are advanc- ing a little. Carnations remain plen- tiful and well worth the money asked but they move slowly as roses and chrysanthemums are the leaders. Violets are making a fine show, the color being a little better. NOTES. Gus Swenson of Eagle Rock is send- ing in some fine chrysanthemums such as Bonnaffon and Silver "Wedding. He has a fine crop that will be in great shape for Thanksgiving. Norris & Son have purchased an auto truck to take care of the deliv- eries of bay trees %vhich this company makes a specialty of. Funeral work keeps up well at O. C. Saakes' establishment. Mr. Saakes is showing a fine window display of roses and orchids this week. '9^3- The American Florist. 1015 Our Philadelphia Pink Carnation Is Without Question The Grandest Variety in Sight Today^ The following letter from an expert Carnation grower in Massacliusetts speaks for itself: FRANK P PUTN A M PLCASaNT V'CW GARDENS NORTH TEWKSBURY MASsH/lI? I&«^. m. Ur. Robert W. Rahaley,. Michigan C'Jt Flower Co. Detroit. Michigan, Dear Sir: I am just in receipt of the box of Philadelphia blooms, kindly sent me on 10th inst. They came through in fine order, apparently as fresh as If cut ^i yesterday. TT fX / I am greatly pleased with the color and \ff 0 splendid character of the flower and its sturdy nf 1 habit, and look forward with pleasure to receiving 1 the 2500 rooted cuttings, for which you have my order. Thanking you for your courtesy in forwarding these blooms, and wishing yoj the great success which I feel that Philadelphia warrants, I beg to remain. Very.tmyyou^^ fc^^4«i^^^^. and the following from Mr. W. Wells from far away England : They are doing extremely well. The petals push clear out of the calyx, so that they won't split. It is the prettiest pink we have, and altogether I like it the best of any pink." (Five weeks later). "I must say I like the flower and plants immensely. They improve every day." But seeing is believing, come to Detroit and see for yourself. 30,000 perfect plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of the Philadelphia Plllil Carnation will surpass your own expectations. Order now. Prices: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2500 at $95.00 per 1000; 5000 at $90.00 per 1000. C9« i9« & Co., Betz'siV. Philadelphia, Pa. Andrew Bruce, the manager of Brown's Flower Shop on Hill street, last week became a "movie" actor. He signed a "long term contract" with the Kalem Co.. dating from No- vember 15, 1913, to November 17, 191.3. Monday saw him on the job again at Brown's. H. N. Gage is cutting some fine Paper White narcissus from his Mon- tebello range. The friends of "Jim- my" Russell, Mr. Gage's foreman at Montebello, will be glad to learn that they can now communicate with him by telephone. P. D. Earnhardt, editor of the Pasa- dena Pacific Garden, has been ill for some time but has now recovered his health and is about with his usual glad hand. Hill's Nursery is sending out a fine lot of ferns, among which are Adian- tum cuneatum, also Boston and Amer- pholi. M. Pa. — Mrs. W. Mc- a greenhouse 18x60 Philadelphia, Lean will build _ „ feet on Queen lane at a cost of $2,500. Clnclanatl. LOCAL BUSINESS SLOW. For the greater part of last week we had some of the most beautiful Indian summer weather that we could pos- sibly have at this time of the year. While the sunshine during the day was excellent for the blooms the warm nights were somewhat of a drawback causing some of the blooms to come in very soft. Local business was rather slow, while shipping business was fair- ly good. The bulk of the latter was, however, in supplies and greens. The chrysanthemum market was not glut- ted as badly last week as during the preceding weeks, owing to the light receipts. It gave the wholesalers an opportunity to clean up better and realize a fairer price on some of , the stock. There will probably be a fully adequate supply of this flower for Thanksgiving. The cut of roses is suf- ficient for present requirements, in fact it would take a better demand to cause absolute clearance in this line. The offerings of American Beauty are rath- er limited and clean up nicely. Some very fine carnations are coming in. The blooms and stems are better than at any time this fall. The receipts, too, are somewhat heavier than for the past few weeks. Giganteum lilies are good and are in such numbers that they are fully able to take care of all calls. Narcissus sells well. Both orchids and lily of the valley enjoy a good call. Violets do not clean up very well as yet. The supply of greens of all l Wk £> £\^ |V ■ ondolph 35. V^llll^AlljU^ ILLo VERYTHINGE SUPPLIES For Everyday and Holiday Use. This department is in keeping with all the other branches of our business and the buyer can lis order here with the assurance that he will obtain quality goods at as reasonable prices as he ewhere. If you have not already placed an order with us for anything in this line you should mmediately, for you will find that our goods, service, treatment and prices are right. Ruscus in Quantity. Either made up in wreaths, both Green and Red, or loose. We can supply either in any quantity and are offering the best grade of loose Ruscus in Green, Red or Purple, 65 cents per pound RED RUSCUS WREATHS-ORNAMENTED With Colored Fine Cones. 14-in., doz., $ 6.00 18-in., doz , $10.00 16-in., doz., 7.50 24-in., doz., 15.00 RED RUSCUS WREATHS— PLAIN. 12-in., doz., $ 3.00 18-in., doz., $ 7.50 14-ln., doz., 4.50 24-in., doz., 12.00 16-in., doz., 6.00 ak Wrealhs with Poinsettia Green & Brown, 18 inches per doz., $6.00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE LOTS New Crop of Magnolias, per hamper $1.50, Red, Green, Brown. Pine Cones, iridescent effect, something entirely new, per lb., 75c. Try a sample. Iridescent Statice, per lb , $1.00. omething New. ly buyers wishing to get away from the old conventional reaths will appreciate OUR NEW WREATHS of Ruscus and Iridescent pine cones. Special Holiday Six 14-inch Wreaths assorted or any make we advertise, you via Parcel Post for $3.00. Cash with order from ivn parties. All the Latest Styles. Ifor a $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 sample rtment and you will never re^et it. 1 1 B^^^^i^^ ^H Jh ^»^i.:.;::.43>4^9ULi VK^ '&C^'^. ■ ' 'Hf ^£jkH m g 1018 The American Florist. Nov. 2p, E3STER LILIES Wc have two large houses of very choice LiHes now ready to cut. Price $12.00 per 100. Now that the 'Mum season is over the Easter Lily makes the largest display for the money in any kind of decoration or work. Our Beauties, Roses and Carnations are all exceptionally fine in quality and all sold at the market prices. Send your orders direct to us, as we are large growers and you will get the freshest and best stock. All seasonable flowers at market prices. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Aye., CmCAfiO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, ni. Chicago WARM WEATHEE. The weather the past week was very warm and the temperature on Novem- ber 21 reached a maximum of 72 de- grees,' which broli:e the record for the latter part of the month. Stock suf- fered considerably and consequently trade was quiet. It appeared for a time as if the Thanksgiving trade so far as the shipping was concerned would be poor, but the weather took a change for the better on Sun- day and a great improvement was seen in the stock that arrived the following day. Killarney Was better in color and the chrysanthemums and carnations also showed "^'iietter substance. The Thanksgiving shipping trade opened fairly; good on November 23 and the Thanksgiving trade in general prom- ises to he much better than was ex- pected, considering the warm spell of last week. The demand for American Beauty roses was unusually good all week and prices have steadily ad- vanced and no surplus is to be seen when the day's sales are over. Rich- mond roses are in good demand, and the same can be said of all other roses, especially Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Pireflame, Prince de Bulgaire, Milady, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Killarney. Chrysanthemums are in good demand and the extra choice blooms easily, bring .$4.00 per dozen. Pompons are also moving well and there promises to be a slump in these flowers for Thanksgiving. Lily of the valley has been cleaning up well and the same can be said of orchids. Lilies are quite plentiful. Gardenias sell quickly and the supply is nowhere equal to the de- mand. Bouvardia in pink and white is seen at some. of. the stores in quan-. tity. Paper White narcissus have been in good supply and snapdragons and stevia are to be had. Carnations are moving good and (Some choice stock is now obtainable. Sweet peas are arriving in larger quantities and have improved considerably in qual- ity. Violets were very poor in quality last week, but there is a great im- provement in the stock now arriving. Cut poinsettias are obtainable at some of the stores. The supply of greens is equal to the demand, and the box- wood that is now offered is some of the finest seen in this market for many years. The supply houses are booking orders for Christmas, and a look in there li-eminds one that the holidays are rapidly approaching. The Thanks- giving trade at this writing, Tuesday afternoon, November 25, is quite lively and stock of all kinds, especially Amer- ican Beauty roses, chrysanthemums and pompons are in good demand. NOTES. The J. B. Deamud Co. is certainly doing wonders with its "Pink Wonder" flower color, and orders continue to stream in each day. This color has wonderful effect on paper white narcis- sus as well as chrysanthemums, roses and carnations. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are having their share of the Thanksgiving trade, and the genial wholesaler was found with his sleeves rolled up helping out his young men during the busiest rush. The next meeting of the Chicago Flo- rist Club will be held at the Hotel La Salle on Thursday, December 4, when the election of officers for the ensuing j'ear will be held. E. A. Kanst, landscape gardener, tells oS the increasing demand for black soil in his work, saying that he has moved 20,000 yards the past sea- son. James B. Foley of the Foley Green- house Mfg. Co., was down state last week in the interest of his firm. FLORISTS Who Insist on QUALITY RUSCUS Should get in touch with us right away. It isn't much trouble to drop a post card, and you are bound to admit our prices hit the spot. Our Ruscus is the finest ever. -:- -:- Guaranteed not to Mould You will be the gainer by proving we have the goods. A. L. Randall Co. 66 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing Bassett & Washburn are cutting heavily in lilies at present and quality compares favorably with all the other choice stocli: that they grow. J 1913- The American Florist. 1019 FANCY BEAUTIES RICHMONDS-SLNBURSTS And all other Roses-CARNATIONS Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Best Taken Care of Current Price List.- AMERICAN BEAUTIES 48 inch stems Per doz.$4 00 36inchstems 3 00 30 inch stems . 24 inch stems. 20 inch stems . 18 inch stems. 12 inch stems . 2 50 2 00 1 75 1 50 1 25 Short Beauties $6 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond , Specials..... $10 00 KiUarney \ Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... /Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ Short 3 00 Per 100 Mrs. Aaron Ward , Specials $10 00 Sunburst » Select $6 00 to 8 00 Sunrise ) Medium 4 00 to Bulgarie ' Short Roses, our selection Carnations 2 00 to Chrysanthemums per doz. $2 fO to .$2 50 Extra Fancy per doz. 3 00 Small per 100 10 Oj to 12 50 Pompons 35 to 50c per bunch. Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to Smilax per doz. $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 00 5 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 4 00 1 00 PETER REINBERG, 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. BEAUTIES— ROSES 'MUMS--CARNATIONS--VIOLETS and everything else seasonable that you may need in Cut Flowers and Greens; Always remember that we aim to give satisfaction and that our long years of experience enable us to fill all orders properly. We will have a big supply of stock for the holidays and are ready to hear from you in regard to supplying you with a portion of your needs. A. L. VAUGHAN <& CO., (NOT INC.) ' 161 N. Wabash Ave., mEPeoN^s ]-£-j|| CHICAGO The Schaeffer & Budenberg Manufac- turing Co., 431 South Dearborn street, is having a good call for the "Colum- bia" thermometer •which records ac- curately the temperature of the green- house. P. F. Scheel of Schermerville, who is using one in his range, says that it is working splendidly and that he is more than satisfied with big choice. H. C. Blewitt, the well know sweet pea grower of Des Plaines, was agree- ably surprised last week when his old friends, James Leick and Bert Lucis of Belvidere, paid him a visit. The three old chums had such a pleasant time together that the visitors barely got home in time next morning to go to work. Peter Reinberg had on exhibition at the store this week- a white sport of the new rose Sunburst, which came from his greenhouses. The flowers were exceptionally fine and while some were pure white in color others showed a pinkish center which was the only objection that the critics had to find. Wietor Bros, were fortunate in hav- ing a late crop of chrysanthemums for their Thanksgiving trade and succeed- ing in disposing of all their blooms at an early hour. The cut of pompons was also large and they moved- even quicker than the chrysanthemums. The Chicago Railway Co. has set- tled its claim with Arthur Weatherwax, W. J. Smyth's buyer, who was injured while riding in their car on May 13, 1912.. Frank Gorly of St. Louis, Mo., was in the city this week placing orders with the local wholesale houses for his Thanksgiving supply of cut flowers. Miss Birkhart, with Poehlmann Bros. Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of her mother, whose death occurred on November 20. Henry Klunder, formerly of this city, is now manager of the Art Floral & Decorating Co. at Toledo, O. You Cannot hire any tielp, or get a partner wliom you can depend upon more or who will worlc as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Sinner Bros, have been showing some fine roses all this season and the cuts this year are probably the largest the firm has had in years. Prank E. Stock has opened a new store at Twenty-ninth street and Cot- tage Grove avenue, with Miss S. Mey- ers in charge. M. Winandy is building a new greenhouse for Michael Kinsch at 7344 North Western avenue. Jos. Kocha is now assisting O. John- son at the Batavia Greenhouse Co.'s city salesroom. D. Nickas has opened a temporary store at 239 South "Wabash avenue. 1020 The American Florist. ■Nov. 2g, WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, ^d^iS'^^U CHICAGO. BEAUTIES--ROSES--CARNATIONS Current Price BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra Select $5 00 36-mch stem 4 00 30-incli stem 3 50 24-inch stem 2 50 20-iiich stem 2 00 15-inch stem 1 50 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $3 00 Medium 2 00 Short 1 50 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 to 12 00 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 60c ROSES, Our Selection, $3.50 per 100. Subject to change ' witnout notice List- K»U«™ey i SELECT, White KlUarney /p^NGY. Sr.:::;:::;::::::::::: MEDIUM. Maryland \ SHORT, $8.00 per 100 6 00 per 100 4.00 per 100 3 00 per 100 Chrysanthemums, Small per 100, $8 00 " Medium per doz. , 1 50 " Fancy per doz., 2 50 " Special per doz., 3 00 Pompons 50c per bunch Valley per 100, $3 CO to 4 CO Ferns : per 1000, 2 50 All Green Goods at Market Rates. ROSES-CARNATIONS BeautieS"LilieS"Violets In addition to the above we have a complete line of all other seasonable cut flowers and greens and earnestly request a trial order. All stock billed out at the most reasonable market prices. .^^erLl:s fox* arO-JB.ALK:=II^JE&. ERNE & KLINGEL, Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply de- '■■ partment is a busy scene at present. T. E. Waters and his force of " able assistants are busily engaged making up wreaths for the holidays. This firm has something fine in the line of a special Christmas wreath and is now featuring a combination offer for the holidays. This firm is now cutting a white sport of Maud Dean chrysanthemums and has a yellow sport of Mensa, the single white that won first prize at the last National Flower Show. John Kruchten is supplying several of the leading local retail stores with the new rose Fireflame, which one of his growers is now producing. Gar- denias and bouvardia are now seen in large quantities at this store. Percy Jones' business has been so good lately that additional help was necessary to handle the trade. The Thanksgiving trade so far was very good and the manager has no cause whatever to complain. W. W. Adams is now the sole propri- etor of what was formerly known as the Adams-Robertson store. Duncan Robertson and wife have returned to Boston to reside permanently. Miss Emma Singer and John Kruch- ten both celebrated a birthday on November 21. Mr. Kruchten passed his thirty-first milestone and Miss Singer her seventeenth. The Chicago Carnation Co. had a fine cut of carnations for its Thanks- giving trade, among which was a good supply of their last year's introduc- tion, "The Herald." Harry C. Rowe, 10.5 North Wabash avenue, has a force of men busy mak- ing up magnolia wreaths, etc., which he is now disposing of at wholesale for the holiday trade. Joseph Ziska has been making spe- cial offers on statice and magnolia leaves the past week and the low prices were very alluring to the local buyers. The Chicago Growers' Co-Operative Company, J. P. Smith, Peter J. Schur- ner and Nicholas Schmidt, has incor- porated with a capital stock of $5,000. Thanksgiving holly is .iust coming in at Vaughan's Seed Store, but is not taken to indicate conditions ap- plicable to the Christmas supply. Erne & Klingel are showing a fine line of all seasonable cut flowers and greens and report a busy week. Chris Pedersen is again attending to his duties at the Dearborn Flower Shop after a few days' rest. Frank McCabe of the A. L. Randall Co. is back from a successful out-of- town business trip. Chas. London, formerly with George R. Laird of Brooklyn, N. Y., is now with Percy Jones. Samuel Seligman, representing Wertheimer Bros., called on the trade here this week. Zech & Mann handled their Thanks- giving trade in fine style in their large new store. California CBRYSANTBEMUMS Of all kinds, colors, quality and quantity. VIOLETS Finest quality and large quantity. Get a sample box of each at once. They will stand a five day trip. Cash with order or satisfactory references from unknown customers. Mrs. R. C. Darbee Shipping Station: 1036 Hyde St., San Francisco, Cal. Mention the American Florist when writing You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. D. E. Freres is gradually building up a nice shipping trade. Visitors : Franlc Gorly and A. T. Ellison, St. Louis, Mo.; Samuel Wer- theimer Seligman, New York. f9i3- The American Florist. 1021 Big List of Real Bargains From the house which made them all Come Down. GOLD LETTERS No. l-(Si/.e, l^ inch). Sauie quality which is sold all over the countrv for .14.00 and up. Our price, $3.00 per UKIO, including box. POINSETTIAS. Used for Holly wreaths, and other decorative purposes. We have the one size— large — which is the right one, (12 petals to a flower), $6.00 per 100. WAX TISSUE PAPER. 24x36 inches; Green, price perream of 480 sheets, $1.25. Why pay more? WAX FLOWERS OF ALL KINDS. You are not making a mistake by letting us send you an assortment of 2ij0 assorted ones, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Carnations, for $5.00. All the fast colors, best staple. ARTIFICIAL CAPE FLOWERS. With the price for Immortelles skyhigh, they make a very attractive and appropriate substitute. $4.00 per box of lOOj, assorted colors, white, purple, Xmas red, and pink. Don't wait until the last minute, but order NOW. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Bronze, Red, Green, lOOO leaves to a carton, $1.25; guaranteed first quality and not to mildew. MOSS AZTEC POTTERY. Pots, Vases, Hanging Baskets, Fern Dishes, in most up-to-date and attractive designs. Best values for a little nothing. Order that $5.00 assortment right now and earn a little extra Xmas money. JAPANESE AIRPLANIS. I/arge bunches. Price, $5.50 per 100 bunches. CYCAS LEAVES— (Good Second Choice). Per 100 Per 100 Up to 12 inches $ 1.25 Up to 20 inches $2. 50 " " 16 " 1.75 " " 28-32 inches 3.50 BASKETS OF ALL KINDS. Willow Baskets, Japanese Baskets, Novelties and Stand- ards at greatly reduced prices. For your $5.00 bill we send you enough baskets to have yon well pleased and satisfied IMMORTELLES. Yes, Sir, we have them and will place them on the market commencing Dec. 1st. Our prices are 'way below those quoted today and are only furnished to those Retail Florists who write for them. Let us hear from you, Mr. Retailer. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. THE GOLD LETTER PEOPLE.' CHICAGO, ILL. The ^^Pink Wonder ^^ Flower Color Used properly, will inside of five" minutes change your White Flowers to A Most Beautiful Pink Shade. The flowers are dipped into the solution, thereby getting the desired color immediately. You should order a bottle, SI. 00 postpaid, so you will always have it on hand. It is easy to mix and will come in mighty handy for the Holidays when pink flowers are so much in demand. " PINK WONDER" is the best color there is and acts splendidly on Carnations, Roses, Sweet Peas, Paper Whites, Chrysanthemums, in fact everything except Lilies. We are so confident that this flower color will serve your purpose best that we will mail you a sample free upon request. After using it you will not hesitate about buying a $1.00 bottle. Why Wait? Order Now. J. B. DEANUD CO., ^IScago' 160 North Wabash Avenue, - - ILLINOIS Cook County Florists' A,ssociation. The regular monthly meeting of the Cook County Florists' Association was held at the Tavern, West Washington street, on Thursday, November 20, with President Kohlbrand In the chair. W. H. Amling of Maywood and Arthur Weber, Gus. Wiedenhoeft and John Ris- tow were elected to membership. It was decided to hold the next meeting on December 11, one week earlier, on account of the holidays. Peter Pearson had on exhibition a new type of be- gonia which was well grown and was greatly admired by the members pres- ent. Richmond, lod. WEATHER POOE; PROSPECTS GOOD. Weather conditions the past week have been anything but favorable for the grower who figured on having his stock in good condition for Thanksgiv- ing. It has softened to such an ex- tent that a good deal had to be cut and disposed of at a price much lower than usual. This Is especially true of chrysanthemums. Business conditions throughout this section have shown a marked increase, a good many report- ing trade as excellent. Prospects for Thanksgiving business is good as ad- vance orders are being received for cut flowers and table decorations. L. Grand Rapids, Mich- George H. Collins reports good cuts of carnations and roses. His stock this season has included the following : Roses— 8,225 Killarney, 2,700 White Killarney, 1,700 Bridesmaid, 1,170 Bride, 1,200 Richmond, 2.200 American Beauty; carnations, 40,000; chrysan- themums, 15,000; formosum and gigan- teum Hlies, 15,000; geraniums, 20,000 for spring sales and a great variety of bedding plants; bouvardias, one house; violets, two houses; asparagus, one house; also palms and ferns. Business is very good. Most of the local florists made a good many im- provements in their places this sum- mer. Henry Smith built four houses and installed the vacuum system of heating, which works very satisfac- torily. c. Sedalia, Mo.— The Archias Floral Co. held an opening recently which created much favorable comment. The estab- lishment had been greatly enlarged and improved and the many visitors were much pleased with the surroundings and their entertainment. There are now 50,000 square feet of glass and a two-story brick office building and new boiler. Harrisbueo, III. — Elder, the Florist, and his most efficient designer, Miss Margaret Elder, have had splendid success the past year, celebrating the opening of the second year of their flower shop November 2. They are well equipped for Thanksgiving and the holidays, and are now installing an- other fine refrigerator and other ne- cessities for the increasing trade. They handle a large amount of cut flowers at all times. 1022' The American Florist. Nov. 2g, Something New, Mr. Retailer Ready For Immediate Delivery These quotations are for the finished article. Packed in plain boxes. Made-up WREATHS OF Magnolia Leaves Brown, Green, Red and Purple AND Cycas Leaves Magnolia Wreaths Made on Each 18 in. frame. ..$1.75 21 " " ... 2.25 24 " " ... 3.00 Cycas Wreath Made on Each 21 in. frame. ..$3.00 24 " " ... 3.50 We also have a complete line of Wreaths, artisticall}' arranged with combinations of Magnolia, Cycas and Ruscus. Price $1.00 to $3.50 each. These designs are made up on well mossed wire frames such as are used by all first-class florists. We carry a complete line of Florists' Supplies. Long Distance Flione, Central 2358. 105 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. HARRY C. ROWE, A PROMINENT CHICAGO FLORIST SAYS: "Give Me Raedlein's Baskets Every Time; They Always Seem To Satisfy My Customers Best." NUFF SAID. SEND FOR $5.00 OR $10.00 SAMPLE ASSORTMENT TODAY. 713 MILWAUKEE AVENUE ... .... CHICAGO, ILL. St. Louis. UNSEASONABLE WEATHER. The weather during the past week was very warm and unseasonable, but at the time of writing it is cooler. Violets are more plentiful and the warm spell has hurt their sale. Car- nations are coming on in fine shape and the best are sold in small lots at three cents. Chrysanthemums are not as plentiful and have stiffened somewhat in price. Roses have been in demand and not over plentiful. American Beauty roses have stiffened in price. The wholesalers are getting in their Christmas supplies and the retailers are busy with Christmas work. NOTES. The Jewish Day Nursery has estab- lished a tribute fund. The object is the abolition of the so-called extrava- gant custom of sending flowers in hon- or of the dead, or to friends and rel- atives on anniversaries and other hap- py occasions. Money so spent should be given to the poor children, it is claimed. This notice was first pub- lished in "Modern View," a Jewish weekly journal, also in Sunday's Post- Dispatch. The Florists' Retail Asso- ciation should get up and take notice. Grimm & Gorly have opened their branch at East St. Louis. The open- ing was a great success.. Several thousand flowers were given away. Marion Uhlschmidt is the manager of the new store. H. G. Berning furnished a very large shipping order of yellow chrys- anthemums during the past week. This firm handles a fine stock of car- nations and exceptionally fine smilax. The Retail Florists' Association met again last week. The club was enter- tained at supper by Secretary Alex Generius. Frank Fillmore was elect- ed a member. George H. Angermueller is now dis- playing a fine assortment of Christ- mas novelties. Some very fancy chrysanthemums and carnations were seen here. Wm. Schneider, Jr., who has been in the employ of Grimm & Gorly as collector for two years, is learning the floral trade in his spare moments. Morris H. Levine is doing good business representing Lion & Co., New York. He left for Louisville Saturday, November 22. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has had a fine stock of lily of the valley and Bonnaffon chrysan- themums. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. showed some fine violets and sweet peas and a fine stock of flowers in general. Mrs. Theresa Badaracco visited Chi- cago last week. You Cannot hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Hugo Gross is cutting some fine violets. His brother, Gus Gross, is cutting the Kaiser Wilhelm variety. C. A. Kuehn has a fine supply of all varieties of seasonable cut flowers and a large stock in florists' supplies. John Buback, representing Schloss Bros., New York, is calling on the trade and doing good business. John Held's wife, we regret to an- nounce, is sick at her home. A speedy recovery is hoped for. P. X. Gorly visited Chicago dur- ing the week. W. F. Jackson, Miss. — J. N. McKay and wife have purv;hased the property of the Mississippi Nursery and Floral Co. and will run the business under the name of the McKay Floral and Land- scape Co. John Bingen, who learned the business in Germany, will assist as landscape architect, tree surgeon and designer. ^9^3- The American Florist. 1023 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^-Tii™^ c=^, CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.CAMUNGCO. THE IvARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CBNTRALI^Y LOCATED WHOI.ESAI,E CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. I. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. RENNICOn BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 163-165 N. Wabash Avenue, L. P. Phone 466 CHICAGO You Cannot T T| RfTni ^KC^ hire any help, or getapartner whom ^M a -^ M» M-^Mm. J m^0 JL^^^^^^ ^L^LJIM you can depend upon more or who ^"^ ■ '^ ^^ - - ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^"^^ ^ ^"^ will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Mention the American Florist when writing Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut Bowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market, prices. Give roe a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " """^efcA^ ^*'**' Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages. Mention the American Florist when writing : W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH&MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284.' | Mention the American Florist when writing ' Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L, D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥crMM*lteU Chicago, Nov. 26. Per doz. "^"'rUT FLOWEP^°^!!ff 1B4 NO. WABASH A/E. Mention the American Florist when writing Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00@E5 00 30-in 2 50 28in 2 00 15-20in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 75@ 1 00 Per 100 Short 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@12 00 Radiance 3 00@12 00 Rhea Reids 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 OOgJlO 00 " Melody 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 '■ Milady 3 00@15 00 Mrs.Jardine 3 00@10 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 •' Sunburst 3 00@15 00 Cattleyas....perdoz.,S7 S0@$9,0C Chrysanthemums, doz. , S1.00@$4.00 Pompons per bunch, 25c to 50c Paper Whites 3 00® 4 00 Gardenias " 2.00® 4.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 75 ® 1 25 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Galax ■' 1 25 Leucothoe 75 MexicanIvy....perlOOO,S 00®6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50® 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs aad Wlioiesaie Fiorists' Suppiies Write for Gar New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond. Killarney and White Killarney roses. AB orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders siveo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS. WSS.'^fli Cut Flowers Telephone Randolr^ 2758. Greenhonses: DBS PLADiES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 102 1: The American Florist. I\ov. 2g, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and urowers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH 1316 Pine St., Both L. D Phones Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. snralies and EYeiYtning m Sfasoa alinaYsoi land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This in fancy goods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Phlladelphta. MARKET IMPROVED. The business the past week had a better tone. There were several large weddings and other entertainments that made quite a dent in the chrys- anthemum stock, but there was enough left to go around. The weath- er has been unusually warm for the season and this appears to be hard on the colors of these autumn flowers, the pinks particularly being lighter than usual. All the later sorts are now in, some fine Noonan and Yellow and White Eaton being offered. There are great quantities of Bonnaffon and its bright, regularly formed, clean, wax-like flower is still preferred to the shaggy sorts. Growers say that their returns will fall at least 20 per cent below those of last season on chrys- anthemums. The roses are now so much overstocked the warm weather has made them rather soft and a trifle off-color, particularly the pink. It is noticed that there are not nearly so many red roses coming to the mar- ket this season. Sunburst, Ward and HQlUngdon have in a measure taken their places. American Beauty roses are in fair demand and after this week will have a better market with the chrysanthemums out of the way. Carnations are much improved and are selling fairly well. Georgeous is certainly a fine flower and is eagerly bought up. Cattleyas are about equal to the demand and good prices result. Violets are much larger and a little cold weather would bring them into winter shape. Hudson River doubles are coming in fair form. There is lit- tle doing in Easter lilies. Lily of the valley is about balanced between sup- ply and demand. Snapdragon is lag- ging a trifle. Sweet peas have made their appearance and will be one of the staples from now on. The ship- ping trade has kept pace with an in- creased home demand and is said by the wholesale men to be satisfactory. NOTES. The Leo. Niessen Co. reports every- thing going along all right. The large stocks frona John Burton and Robert GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Ptaone Main 1246, 448 MU waukee P.O. Box 206. St.. Mitwaukee^Wls. VlioMeHo¥erHM*Ket>s Philadelphia, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@1.5 00 •■ Brides and Maids 3 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 8 GO •• White Killarney 2 00® 8 00 " Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Gardenias. ,. .per doz., 2 00@ 3 00 Liliu.B Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 2 00 Snapdraeons 4 00@ 6 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 00 Asters 2 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@25 00 Dahlias 1 00@ 4 00 Asparagus per bunch, SO Pittsburgh, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30 00 fancy 20 00 extra 15 00 No.l 1000 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00 •■ Lady Alice Stanley 5 00@15 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Pompons bunch. 25635 Sweet Peas 50 Valley 3 0P@ 4 00 Double Violets 75@ 1 fO Snapdragous 2 00@ 4 00 Ferns per 1000, $1.50 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 3S@40 " Sprays. per bunch, .35@40 Chrysanthemums.. . per doz., 1 50@ 3 00 Milwaukee, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 3 00@5 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 '• Wards 3 00@iO 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00@20 00 Carnations 4 00@ 6 00 Easter Lilies 12 00@lS 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Chrysanthemums. doz. $1.00ia$3.00 Chrysanthemums, bunch, 2.5@ 35 Bouvardia bunch, 35 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancv per 1000. $2 00 Scott & Son Co. appear to make no difference, the cleaning up seeming to go on as usual. American Beauty ATTENTION Florists and Growers A.a:ar B? :^ or I o K With every purchase of Supplies (not including wire work), amounting to $10.00. we will give free your choice of a Graft- ing, Budding, Florist Knife or pair of Pruning Shears, (imported Kunde make). Prices guarantt-ed as low as other dealers. This offer closes December 1st. RICE BROTHERS Minneapolis, Minn. %%SH WILD SMI LAX Presh Cut Valley Seasonable Cut Flowers, Supplies and wire Designs. Wholesale Florist C. A. KUEHN, 1312 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, Skinned A Mile Our Japanese Red Roping is far preferred for Xmas decorations— try a sample order. Small size, 75c; medium size. $1.00; large size $1.35. 60 yards to a ball. Special price on quantity. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, "=°^§^st 1324 Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO roses and choice chrysanthemums are features. The M. Rice Co. point with pride to a new lot of Christmas plant baskets. The coloring of these with their odd shapes and weaves make them very distinctive. Edw, Reid says business is good for the season.' The Reid brand of chrys- I9'3- The American Florist. 1025 r PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. $7.50 per 50 lb. Case. NO UNNECESSARY WOOD. NO WASTE. THE BEST YOU EVER USED. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., k wTo?Si;.rR^^^csts. Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Valley always. 1619-21 RHStiid St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA anthemums and American Beauty roses are headliners for this week. Great as has always been the Christmas stock offered by the Rob- ert Craig Co.. they have this year out- done all former efforts. Their cyclamen are the best flowered in the country, being as full at this time as they were for Christmas last season. As a help to the retail florists they will have for Christmas delivery more than 2,000 baskets of growing foliage and flowering plants. The baskets and jardinieres in which these are planted are all zinc-lined and were especially selected as to shape and color by W. P. Craig,, who is on the road selling and send'ing in large orders every day. These plant baskets are beau- tifully arranged and with their growth in the greenhouses after filling should give great satisfaction to the buyer. Their stock of poinsettias is immense and never looked better. The boys in Cleveland, O., are to be congratulated on the success of their great flower show, held under such a handicap of bad weather. It shows what getting together will do. The retail trade are certainly not afraid of one another in this great Ohio city. Godfrey A. Aschman is right in it with his great collection of araucarias. They are splendid plants. Christmas azaleas are coming on in splendid form. He says he is better prepared this -season than ever for the holiday H. ' Bayersdorfer & Co.'s figures from Elfland, little gnomes and other figures with a receptacle for flowers, are a novelty. Artificial and prepared Christmas greens are also a feature. Thomas Roland and Frank R. Pier- son were visitors last week. Mr. Pier- son is much interested in Robt. Scott & Sons' new rose Killarney Queen, his orders being for 30,000 plants. Paul Klingsporn has answered the call from the west and will settle in Seattle, "Wash. Success to him. Berger Brothers are busy these days with their large stock of chrys- anthemums. K. RocHESTEK, Minn.— Ross Bragg, who recently purchased the retail flower store in the Zumbro hotel block from John Fuhlbrugge, has now bought the greenhouses of John Petersen in Bast Rochester and will grow his own stock. Mr. Petersen, who has operated these greenhouses for the last 20 years, will retire from the florist business, having purchased and moved on a farm near this city. L' WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 2 26 Devonshire street, : : BOSTON, MASS. _ YlioMe Hover M^rKeU Buffalo, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 35 00@40 00 fancy 25 00@30 00 extra 20 00@25 00 No. 1 12 00@1SOO No.2 500® 800 " Pink Killarney 3 00@10 00 ■• White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 3 00@ 7 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Queen 4 00@ 8 00 " Hillingdon 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Bonsilene 3 00@ 4 00 " Safrano 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 " Milady 4 00@12 00 Snapdragon..... 3 00@ 4 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Lilyof the Valley @ 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 25c@S0c Chrysanthemums 6 00@25 00 Violets 60@ 75 White Violets 1 00@ 1 25 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch . . . .35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® SO Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Boston, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 15 00®25 00 " medium 10 00®12 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00® 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 400® .8 00 ■■ Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special... 8 00®10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■' My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00®40 00 Gardenias 12 00®25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lilyof the Valley 2 00® 3 00 SweetPeas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@16 00 Gladiolus per doz., 50c Cincinnati. Not. 26. Roses, Beauty perdoz $1 00@$3 00 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 " Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 3 00@ 8 00 " Ferle 3 00® 8 00 " Richmond 3 DO® 8 00 " Taft 3 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50®15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch,,25c Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Narcissus 3 00 Bouvardia 3 00 Orchids $6.00®$7.S0 per doz. Chrysanthemums.. ,50@ 3,00 per doz, HEADQUARTER :j.^tXN YORK Givi lb a Trial We Cu Pleaii Tea. A Roses, Carnations and aU kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING GO. ^f^^^^ norlsti' Supplies and Wire Deiitfns. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MsGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsbnrgh, Fa. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CBRYSANTflEMDMS In All Grades. Orchids, Roses, Yioleis, 6arnations, Clioice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-30 TUrd Ave. East, CINCimiATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlssionFloiist Consignments Soilclted Complete Stock ot Florists' Greens and Snppltes St. Louis, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 OO Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 Aaron Ward 3 00® 8 00 Carnations- 3 00® 4 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns perlOOO $2.00 1026 The American Florist. Nov. 29^ Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES, HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, itc. toh::iv youno Cattleyas, Gardenias, Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses. wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, will receive my personal attention. CHOICEST STOCK IN AMERICA. ^3 VP^est New York. IMPROVEMENT ONLY SLIGHT. The improvement in business, men- tioned in our notes of November 22, has by no means reached the propor- tions of a boom. Compared with for- mer years at this season it may be called dull. The worst of the chrysan- themum glut is over and though there are yet more than enough to supply all demands the supply is on the wane. The price of special American Beauty roses has been pushing up somewhat during the past week, not from any great demand but on account of a shorter supply. Good stock has brought at the rate of $30 and $35 a hundred, possibly a few sold for $40, but that is not the usual rate. In tea roses the short stock seems to have done better in proportion than the special, but that is not surprising, as the ruling passion with a lot of buyers in this market is to buy cheap, quality being a secondary consideration. The weath- er of the past week may be said to have been phenomenal. At 4 p. m., Novem- ber 20, the temperature was 70 degrees and it was reported as even higher in outlying districts. It is unnecessary to repeat that such unseasonable weather is bad for nearly every line of busi- ness, and the florist trade suffers with the others. November 22. — This has been a springlike day and business has been fairly good. With Thanksgiving near at hand, prices are advancing. Good cattleya orchids are selling up to 75 cents a flower, though 50 and 60 cents are the ruling prices for special stock. Violets are keeping around the $1.00 mark and carnations $2.50 and $3.00 a hundred. Special stock of lily of the valley brings $4.00 a hundred. There is little change in chrysanthemum prices; they are not so plentiful but there is enough good stock on the mar- ket. There is also quite a stock of culls that sell cheap. Monday, November 24. — "With Thanksgiving near at hand the market is taking a more active turn, but a heavy supply of stock is expected in the next two days. Killarney roses are already in heavy supply and special stock moves slowly. The weather is a little cooler but there is no decided change. NOTES. A. H. Kinney, Fort Washington ave- nue and One Hundred and Ninety- eighth street, who, so far as we are aware has the only commercial range located on Manhattan Island, is get- ting up a large stock of his new seed- ling geranium, which is a bright car- mine in color, and very promising. He will desseminate it next year. Louis J. Reuter of Westerly, R. I., and Chas. H. Totty of Madison, N. J., have decided to disseminate the red rose which John Young has recently been handling in his wholesale store under the name of "Red Prince," but they wish to put it on the market under WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. k:b>\2v ^k'Oi^ic: VAUGHAN'S XXX Holly Evergreen Wreathing Boxwood, Laurel, Statice, Immortelles, Baskets, Ruscus, Ribbons, Chiffons, Noss Wreaths. Write for Holiday Prices. GHIGAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new YORK its proper name. Prince E. C. de Aren- burg. Under the head of "business trou- bles" a local newspaper prints the fol- lowing : John G. Panos of 2024 Lex- ington avenue has filed a petition, with liabilities of $4,927 and no assets. He was formerly a partner with Sam- uel Malketses in business as the Ca- ble Florists. P. Welch and Thomas Roland of Boston, Mass., spent several days in this city during the past week, the former going from here to Philadelphia. Some of the knowing ones are looking wiser than ever and predict that there is some new enterprise afoot. Dr. Dux of Jacksonville, Fla., who does an extensive business in the prep- aration of magnolia leaves, was in this city November 20 for the purpose of closing a large contract for leaves, etc.. for the coming season, with Reed & Keller. Frederick Zahn, who for a number of years had a retail store at 2082 Seventh avenue, is now with Chas. R. Jaeger, 2109 Seventh avenue. He is a capable designer and decorator and has a wide acquaintance in the city. Frank Verona, formerly with C. C. Trepel, has accepted a position as bookkeeper with Russin & Hanfling in their West Twenty-eighth street sup- ply store. Louis Roy, well known in the trade of this city, is now with E. J. Poly- kranas, 665 Columbus avenue. Busi- ness is good at this store. At H. E. Froment's we noted dur- ing the past week very fine stock of Killarney roses from L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. Wm. P. Ford has been receiving very fine stock of Timothy Baton and Mrs. Jerome Jones chrysanthemums. At the store of the Kervan Co. there is great activity in gret.is and their business is greatly increasing. ^913- The American Florist. 1027 M. RIC[ CO. E THE SUPPLY HOUSE That Never Disappoints Rush Orders SHIPPED on Receipt. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers. PKRCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everrtbingr in supplies. •TTTS* tiuijr' EstabUshed 1878 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wtiolesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for the celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Killamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as selecting the best flowers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years we have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, wnich we will cheerfully furnish upon application. We desire a few more shippers and jf you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. QUTTAIAN, Prnldeot. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly ^ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798;'and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, dirysanttiemumsand all the best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Shirper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^P~A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. The Kervan Company PRESn CUT BVBRQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material (or Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK The local Tree Planting Association and the New York State College of Forestry of Syracuse University are to co-operate .in establishing a unified scientific system of tree planting and cultivation in this city. This was agreed upon at a meeting of the directors of the Tree Planting Association. J. K. Allen is handling well flowered poinsettias in palms, also a large stock of fancy plants. It is reported that P. Hamilton - Goodsell, a well known nurseryman of this city, is seriously ill with pneu- monia. A. F. F. Beooklinb, Mass. — F. E. Palmer, who owns a florist shop at 220 Wash- ington street, stood pat when besieged by anti-suffragists recently and re- fuse'.! to remove a Pankhurst poster which feminine would-be voters had put in his window. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sqnare Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist ""sss^slil Mad. Sd. 133 W. 28ih St., Ifew York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. ¥lioMeFio¥crMM'KeU New York, Nov. 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ....30 00@35 00 ", ." extra and fancy... 20 00@25 00 No. 1 andNo. 2... 8 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special. 6 00@10 00 extra... 4 00® 5 00 " N0.I&N0.2 1 00@ 2 00 ;; White Killarney 1 00@ 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00@ 6 00 extra 2 00@ 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00@ 1 SO Queen, special.. 6 00@ 8 00 " Hillingdon, Aaron Ward .. 1 CO® 8 00 " Richmond 1 00@ 8 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft 1 00@ 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 OOiglO 00 Cattleyas 40 00(g60 00 Lilies, Long^iflorum and Harrisii.. 4 00@ 6 00 Lilyoi the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 50® 1 75 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 SO Asparagus Plumosus doz. hchs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings, 7S@ I CO Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz $0.50@$1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock. per doz. $1.00@$4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches, 750®.$!. 00 Carnations.. 2 50® 4 00 Violets 75c@$1.00 Gardenias .... per doz. , $1.00®$4.00 Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sduare. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when wrUing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Cooffan Bldgr.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery mornins:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertismir. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American FJoriat when wrlMn« 1028 The American Florist. Nov. 2g, IMJ5JE>fi HOLIDAY BLOOMING A Ever offered to the trade. The way to best satisfy your customer during i MEN, AZALEAS, BEGONIAS, POINSETTIAS, PRIMULAS a at the prices quoted here considering the exceptionally high quality. Yoi mas, we will gladly set them aside for you and deliver them at any time yc important that you make up your order today and let us have it as early as CYCLAMEN. Crotons Azaleas 10,000 all sizes, from 7Sc to $4.00, specimens from $5.00 to $10.00 A limited number of plants in bloom ready for immediate use. Begonias Lorraine, 6 in. pots, in full bloom, 75c to $1.50; 7 in. pots, in full bloom, $2.00. Cincinnati, 5 in. pots, 50c to 75c each; 6 in. pots, 75c to $1.50 each. These are especially good plants, in full bloom. Cyclamens Christmas colors, good values, 4 to 7 in., 25c to $1.50 each. In variety, strong 4 in., $6.00 per doz. 3 in., $3.00. Palms We carry a full line of all the popular sizes. The stock is strong, clean and vigorous. porasETTi/v. Primula Obconica Light and dark shades, strong, 5 in., % per dozen. Araucarias Excelsa, 75c to $1.50 each; Giauca, !: to $2.00 each; and CompaCtB, $l.Ci $2.50 each. Ferns Bostons, Rooseveit and Wliitn( 5 in., 25c; $3.00 doz.; 6 in., 50c; $6.00 1 7 in., 75c; $9.00 doz.; 8 in., $1.00; $} doz.; 10 in., $2.50 each; 12 in., $3.50 Table Ferns All the popular varieties, $3.50 per $30.00 per 1000. Dracaena Terminalis Highly colored, 3 in., $2.00 per doz.; $2.50 per doz.; 5 in., $5.00 per doz. Send All PJ POEHLMANN t9i3- The American Florist. 1029 ^JB oir I DECORATIVE PLANTS >'S is to have an ample supply of our choice stock on hand. Our CYCLS- Dlooming and decorative plants are grown to perfection, and are very cheap o well to order your supply from us now, so to insure your needs for Christ- jignate. Remember the holidays are rapidly approaching and that it is very DO IT NOW. Berried Plants Aucubas Extra full of berries, values from $1.00 to $3.50. Jerusalem Cherries Large plants, full of fruit, \ in., $1.50 per doz.; 5 and 6 in., $3.00 .per doz. Peppers Cluster and Celestial, 4 in., well berried, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; 2H in. fruit for filling baskets, $5.00 per 100. Scotch Heather 5 in., $1.00 each; 6 in., $1.25. Foinsettias In pans, a fine lot, from 50c to $3.00 each. BOSTON FERN. Cocos Weddeliana 3 in., $15.00 per 100. Dracaena Masangeana Strong, 6 in., $1.25 to $1.50 each. Aspidistra Green and variegated, about 10 to 15 leaves I a plant. Variegated, 15c per leaf; Green, )c per leaf. Ficus Elastica Strohg, 6 in., 75c to $1.00 each; 5 in., 3c each. Cyperus Alternifolius Umbrella Plant, 4 in., per 100, $8.00. Asparagus Plumosus 2^4 in., per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $30.00. 3 in., per 100, $6.00, per 1000, $55.00. Asparagus Sprengeri 2^2 in., per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00. 3 in., per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00. BEGONIA. a.ex?s Dlreot -to BOTHERS CO. 1030 The American Florist. Nov. 2Q, BAYERSDORFER'S Get The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Ours was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line. _.. ,,..,--«„««-_«« «« „.., .... n iTuKon^tSI Kc?oS TKs\rs"ua^s! H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. ^^mM Philadelphia, Pa. MInneapills. The permanence of the garden ad- joining the First Regiment Armory in this city is practically assured. The convention of the S. A. F. with its ex- cellent exhibits created a keen inter- est among the people with a result that, at least locally, horticulture was given a great boost. Realizing the great possibilities along educational lines Superintendent Wirth put the matter up to the park board with the result that approximately 130,000 bulbs have been planted. They are divided as follows : Single early tulips, 70,000; late tulips, 2,000; Scilla sibirica, 20,- 000; crocus, 20,000, and snow drops, 20,000. It is gratifying to report that The- odore Wirth is again about. A stout cane, however, is very much in evi- dence. The Minnesota Florists' Asso- ciation, in conjunction with the Min- neapolis Florists' Club will tender a banquet to Mr. and Mrs. Wirth Mon- day evening, December 1, at the Elks' Club. Preparations are being made for at least one hundred plates. The din- ner promises to be exceptionally fine, Col. Rice furnishing the moose meat and A. J. Olson the venison. __ The second annual chrysanthemum phow was thrown open to the public Sunday, November 9, at the park board's greenhouses, Bryant avenue and Thirty-fifth street. The attend- ance has been more than twice that of 1912, 5,200 visitors being counted Sunday. The total for nine days was approximately 16,000. About 4,000 plants were exhibited. The .show closed on November 23. A large delegation of local florists attended the last regular meeting of the state organization held at St. Paul, November 21, in Holm & Olson's store at 8 p. m. "Chrysanthemums" were the chief subject of discussion and C, W. Johnson of Morgan Park, 111., sec- retary of the American Chrysanthe- mum Society, addressed the gathering The dance committee, consisting of J. J. Oys, chairman; John Monson, C. M. Ruedlinger, H. S. Will and Otto Vasatka, report that the third annual dance of the Minneapolis Florists' Club to be held at the Masonic Tem- ple, "Tuesday evening, Novernber 25, will be a great success. Hans Rosacher's new concrete boiler house has been completed Judging from all appearances he intends to re- main in business for a great many years, as the walls are heavily rein- forced and the "splatter dash" finish so constructed that it will withstand the elements. The Minneapolis Floral Co. is having a flower show of its own. "Chrysan- themums bring $4," said John Mon- son, "and they'll not go for a cent less." He is cutting a thousand car- nations a day, has a fine crop of roses and his stock generally is very fine. It is rumored among the trade here that St. Paul will be over within a few days after the scalps of our bowl- ing team. The "we-should-worry" ex- pression prevails on this side of the river. Thos. S. Lynes reports a very fine retail business during the past few weeks. Chrysanthemums were in great demand by football fans last Saturday. L. L. May of St. Paul has consented to act as toastmaster at the Wirth banquet. J The Meyer Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, by growers for stringing ^miiax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The MEYER SILKALINE was the first green thread to be intro- duced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses every- where, but it should be ordered by name — MEYER'S Silkaline — to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Shonldbe Used If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of he manufacturers. Price for any size or color. $1.25 per lb. ^izes■. "F" fine. "FF" medium and "FFF" course. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Vio- let, for bunching violets, and also, for tying fancy boxes. Do Not Take Any Fake Greco Thread. Use the Gennliie Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. Lowell Thread Mills, JOBN C.MEY£RTflREAD CO., nSSeS; Lowell, Mass. ICELAND MOSS EXPORT Necessary for every beautiful decoration and binding. Prime quality. In cases of 50 kilos at the prices of $220 per 1000 kilos. Packed careful'y and forwarded everywhere. Ask for specimens. -:- -:- -:- CEDERPSLMS EET, TRONDHJEM, NORWAY. HOLLY and WILD SMILAX EVERGREENS WRITE FOR PRICES SAM YOUNG, Spring, Tex. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2 50 per case Natural and Ferpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN. ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo.— The J. G. Pep- pard Seed Co. has increased its capital stocit from $100,000 to $115,000. CLINTON, lA. — Andrew Bather is erecting a new store building, which will be thoroughly modern and far in advance of the average florist store in cities of this size. He hopes to occupy his new place by January 1. SFRflYS-FERNS New Crop, Fresh from the Patch Fancy and Dagger Ferns, $1.00 per 1000; $3.25 per case of 5000. Long Green Leucothoe, $2.50 per 1000. Short Green Leucothoe, $1.25 per 1000. Green Galax $0.50 per 1000 Hemlock Spruce Sprays 2.00 per lOCO Rhododendron Sprays 200 per lOCO Mountain Laurel Sprays 2.00 per lOOO Discount on large orders. Twenty years in the business, and 2000 well pleased customers. Send cash or reference with first order, AH stock positively guaranteed. J. N. PRITCHARD, ELK PARK, N. C. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagsrer Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly. 'Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., |laiii Varb Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "•" '•'" Mention the American Florist when writing ^m WILD SMILAX BEST QUALFTY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing 1913- The American Florist. 1031 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for ttie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>BOI«IXJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South DaVota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. EsUbUsbed In 1857. ^mM. 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THX BEST FACaiTIES W THE CITT IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Mnrray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery of CUT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices for the Plain People. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 Sonth Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cahle orders with best quality stoclt in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticot Avenue and L Streei Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L MAY &C0. Order Yonr Flowers for deliTeir in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chlca o. A. L4NGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists'' Telegraph Deliv Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPBA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ™«|?o°ck°o^'^ Mention the A'inerican Florist when writing Steamship Sa lingfs. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. December 1. Coui'tfield, Norton, Dochra, Barber. Decemher 2. FROM PORTLAND, Canada, White Star-Dom., 10 a. m. Laconia, Cunard. Potsdam, Holland- America, 10 a. m. Kronprinzessin Cecilie, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Madonna, Fabre, 3 p. m. Thyra, Barber. December 3. Finland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, Nortt River. Lusitania, Cunard. La Lorraine, French. Pier 57, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Frankfort, North Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m. Caracas, Red "D." December 4, FROM PORTLAND. Scandinavian, Allan. Baltic, White Star, 12 noon. imOM ST. JOHN, Cassandra, Donaldson, 4 p. m. FROM BALTIMORE, Arcadia. Ham.-Amer. Oscar II, Scand.-Amer., 2 p. m. December 5. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red Star, 10 a. m. Oceanic, White Star, 10 a. m. DrumclifEe. Houlder, Weir & Boyd. Arna, Honlder, Weir & Boyd. Maracas, Trinidad, December G. FROM HALIFAX, Virginian, Allan. Columbia, Anchor, 2 p. m., Pier 64, North River. FROM PHILALELPHIA, Havevford, American, 10 a. m. FROM PORTLAND, Megantie, White Star-Dom., 10 a. m. Mexico, French, Pier 57, North River. President Lincoln, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. FROM BOSTON, Hamburg. Ham.-Amer, Berlin, North Ger. Lloyd, 11 a. m. Argentina, Austro- American, 3 p. m. Germania. Fabre, 3 p. m. Orotava, Royal Mail, Pier 42, North River. Brazos, Porto Rico. Horace, Lamport & Holt. Verona, Navigazlone. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TTEIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casti most accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. ~ Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Sqnare. 42 West 28th Street. To ont-of-town florists XTPTilT V/WB We are in the Heart ot WJLW lUKJ\ And eive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for ont flowers and designs aoUoited for delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph order! filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist wlien writing 1032 The American Florist. Nov. 2^, DESIfiNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by Srivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ress, DAKDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holni S OlsoD, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest Tariety. Write, wire or phone, We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's > 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. }., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapii Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Feachtree street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 Weat SSth Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Hembers of the Florists' Tdegrapb Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A.. 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Arehias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indiixnapolis, Ind. Blacklstone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Bragg, Boss, Rochester, Minn. Bramley Son, Cleveland, O. Bieitmeyer's Son, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown Bros. & Co., Vancouver, B. C. Buckbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clark's Sons, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Galvln, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville, Term. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm-Gorly, St. Louis. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olsmi, St. Paul, Minn. Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kellogg F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Klft, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. Leborius, J. J., Superior, Wis. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Mullanphy. Florist. St. Louis. Mo. Murray, Samuel. Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Nicholas, John S., New York. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn. the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St., Boston. Philips Bros., Newark, N. J. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. PoUworth Co., C C, Milwaukee. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, George M., New York. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. The Flower Shop, Memphis, Term. Trepcl, C. C, New York. Virgin, Driah J., New Orleans, La. WiUker. F. & Co.". Louisville, Ky. Weber, Fred C, St. Louis. Weber, P. H., St. Louis, Mo. Wills & Segar, London, England. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mick. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avennes. Artistic Desips. High Grade Cat Blooms. ouDc BRoacai FLORISTS tturar.mt We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members oi Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing tfinsBB City, Mo. Samvd Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful AttentloR Members o< the Floriats' Telesraph DeliverT, Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermami Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph DeliverT Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A.vALENTim, i^iorai VO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T.p. ^9U- The American Florist. 10:33 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. rFRJED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I : 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOUS, MO. J PhUadelptila. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. If anMeH the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. If antjon the A mertoan Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo, M, Kellogg Flower & Plant Co, 1122 Grmd Ave. -will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. Dlsooiiiil Uill Mil WeddinK and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. I.argest Floral EstablishmeDt in America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Oeorge M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Memter Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELMB EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Washington, D.C. Boston, Mass. 14th and H. Street. Send flower orders tor delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, H N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Ihos. If. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the B'lorist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, C— The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Kapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City- — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. 0. Saakes. Los Angeles — ■Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville. Ky. — F. \A':ilker & Co. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenu. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— C. C. Trepel. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York- D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 009 Madison Ave. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rocliester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo.^ — Ostertag Bros. St. I^uis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dnnlop's, 60 Yonge St. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. E8tabll8tiedl849 New York. David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2 1 39- 2 1 4 1 Broadway, i552Ti5gfc°"un,ou. Ctiojce Cut Flowers. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and. careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount, 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Plower Co. Will fill Tour orders for designs and cut fiowera in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. B> ^y I^ E> ® , Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable floriti Only the Best 9e Yonsa Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and gaarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoHworthCo. wm take proper WisCOnaill care of vour orders in » » ao*,v»aao«»« 1034 The American Florist. /\ov. 2g, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o^Ghicago xr misx-^ , All orders carefully filled — •wSWMa'"*'"' under the supervision of tg^pSS— GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr vj ^©^ jVire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleerapb Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. An orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tbe city, Arkansas and the Southwest, Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Fre^an (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleerapb Orders Member of Tbe Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Famvm St. ^^^^"^^^ Members of Tbe Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. William L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER n I J II I J 1 Both Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. phones. Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. KlYER, FLORIST, "I'lJ^S" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The' Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE In the Heart ot New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Itnui Vnrlf nilw Grand Central Terminal ">"' lUIBUIiJ The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PfllLIPS BROS, 938 Broad SL lEWAM I. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Mei¥ Orleans- CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. 838 CANAL ST. URIAH i. VIRGIN, Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Desigrns on short notice. Prompt attention to teleg:raph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegrapliic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Horist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan, Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member ot the Florists' Telegraph DeUvery Nashville, Tenh. Oony Dros* florists 212 Ftfth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TRNN t9i3' The American Florist. 1035 BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS FERNS AND MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Order your supply for the Holidays from this list, for our stock Is complete and of fine quality. We are certain that we can fill your order to your satisfaction. 1 ■ 1 AZALEAS. BOXWOODS. Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Boxwood Bush, Bush, 1 ft... Bush, 11^ ft... Bush, 2 ft Byramid, 3 ft. Pyramid, 4 ft . iVi ft 10-ln $0.26 80 60 1.00 Boxwood Pyramid, Obelisk, 5-ft. . . Pyramid, 5-ft. . . . Stem 12-14-inch 2-ft. 2-£t. 1-ft. 3-ft. 3-ft. BAY TREES. STANDARD. Crown 18-inch 12-lnch 18-inch 24-26-lnch 20-22-lnch 26-inch .$5.00 to . 3.00 . 3.60 . 4.60 12.00 6.00 Each $4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 Christmas Plants Roses EASTER ROSES. Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots per doz.,$S.40 Tausendschon, in 4-in. pots. " 1.80 Tausendschon, in 5-in. , pots- " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 6-in. pots. *' 3.60 Salleroi Geraniums, stoclr plants 3-ln per doz., 75c; per 100, 6.00 HTDRANGEAS, 4 leads up 6-in per doz., $3.60 and $4.20 Peppers, Celestial, with fruit, 5-in., doz 2.00 Primula ohconica, 3-in per 100 5.00 Primula ohcouica, 4-in " 8.00 Vervffineana, Vervseneana, Vervaaneana, Vervffineana, Vervffineana, Mme. Petrick Mme. Mme. M. M. M. M. M. De De De De De Petrick, Petrick, Present 12-in., H-iu., 10-in.. IS-in,. 20-in., 12-in. 16-In. 18-in. Eckhaute, 12-in, Eckhaute, 14-in. Eckhaute, 16-in. Eckhaute, IS-in Eckhaute, 20-in Delivery. Each variegated $0.76 variegated 1.00 variegated 1.25 variegated 1.50 variegated 4.00 Pink Early 1.00 Pink Early 1.60 Pink Early 1.76 Late Red... .75 Late Red.. Late Red.. Late Red.. Late Red.. White. 1.00 1.25 1.60 1.76 76 Niobe, 12-in., Late Niohe, 14-iu., Late White 1.66 Niobe, 16-in,, Late White 1.26 Niobe, 26-in.. Late White 4.00 Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., Pink 1.00 Van der Cruyssen, 16-in., Van der Cruyssen, IS-in. Van der Cruyssen, 20-in. Van der Cruyssen, 22-in., Pink 1.26 , Pink 1.60 , Pink 1.75 Pink 2.00 Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen. FERNS. Bach Doz. P 1.50 3.00 6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 Per lOO $12.00 25.00 Boston — 4- inch 5-inch e-inch 7-inch 8-inch $1.00 9-ineh 1,60 Larger specimens at $2.00, $2.50 and up each. Hanging Baskets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-inch pots, at $3.00 per lOO. Scholzeli, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz. Whitman!, 4-inch, at $2.00 per doz, MISCELLANEOUS. Araucaria excelsia, 4-in per doz., Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 3-4 tiers *' Araucaria excelsa, 6-in ** Auraucaria excelsa compacta, ' 6-in each, $1.25 Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants in a pot per Areca lutescens, 4-in., 3 plants in a pot '* Areca lutescens, 6-in each, Asparagus plumosus, 2-in per 100, Asparagus plumosus, 3-in '* Asparagus plumosus, 4-in... per doz., and doz, MISCELLANEO us- Continued. Asparagus scandens deflexus, 8-in each, .60 Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each, $3.00 and 4.00 Aspidistra, green, 4-in. (dwarf), per doz. 13. 6o Aspidistra, green, 5-ln each, .36 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf .10 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 75c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf, ,16 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Cyrtomium falcatum, 5-in each, .20 6-in " .36 Cocos Weddeliana, 2-in per doz., $1.75; per 100, 14.00 3-In per doz. Latania Borbonica, Pandanus Veitchii, Dracaena fragrans, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena indivisa, Dracaena Victoriae, 7-in, Dracaena Victoriae 2-iu per 100, 4-in per doz., 4-in per doz., 3-in per 100, 5-in per doz., 6-in each, 7-in " 20 in. high " 3 ft. high " 2.60 6.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 3.0O 1.00 1.25 4.00 7.00 PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana 7-in., Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 6-ini 5-in. S-in., $1.00 1.50 2.00 2.60 30.00 50,00 Each Doz. 100 $ 1.50 $12,00 2,00 16.00 4,60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 Size Leaves Ht. 2-in. 4 8-in. 3-in. 4-5 8-10-ln. 4-in. 4-5 12-in. 5-in. 5-6 15-18-ln. 6-in. 6-7 18-20-ln. , strong, 5-6 20-22-in. , strong, 6-7 22-24-in. 7-in., strong, 6-7 26-28-ln. Kentia Forsteriana Leaves Ht. Bach 4 8-10-in. 4-5 12-14-ln 4-5 14-16-in. 4.60 36.00 5-6 16-18-in 6.00 60.00 strong, 5-6 20-24-in. .75 9.00 , strong, 5-6 46-50-in. 6.00 Made-up — Each 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. high.$1.00 and $1.50 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high.. 2.60 8-in., 3-4 in a pot, 40-45 in. high.. 6.00 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high.. 10.00 12-in., 4-5 In a pot, 62-70 in. high.. 15.60 Specimens, 6%-ft. high, 4 in a tub.. 18.00 Specimens, 714-ft. high, 4 in a tub.. 26.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Each 2 ft. 8 in. high $1.50 Phoenix Canariensis. 9-ln, 50-54 in. high 10-inch, 5 ft. high Phoenix Roebelenii Bach 4-Iuch 6-lnch 6-inch, strong 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-in., extra strong 4.06 Specimens, 8-inch, extra strong 5.00 . 8.00 . 9.00 Doz. $ 6.00 12.00 18.00 The Geo. Wittbold Co. 737-739 Buckingham Place, l d. Phone, graceund 1112. CHICAGO 1036 The American Florist. Nov. 2g, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President; ]. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. L, N. Y First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville O., Second Vice-President: C E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. Swiss Chakd will tie put up by can- ners next year. The Chicago onion set marltet has been somewhat livelier the past few days. THOMAS W. CHISHOLM, representing the Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Calif., is making his annual east- ern trip. "VISITED Chicago: J. W. Edmundson, representing the California Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Calif.; Mar- shall H. Duryea, of Henry Nungesser & Co., New York. , Few in the trade are aware that Reuben H. Shumway, of Rockford, 111., is of French-Norman ancestry. The original head of the house of Shumway was known as Pierre d' Chemeaux. CHICAGO: — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade November 26 were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. — Vaughan's Seed Store has just installed new machinery for mill- ing their onion sets. NEW. YOKK. — The fourteenth, annual meeting of the Wholesale Seedsmen's League is in progress at the Hardware Club as we go to press, November 25.— The death of R. H. James, St. George's, Bermuda, is reported. Demand for bouquet green is more active and the supply in sight is ap- parently not a large one. While the weather is still suitable for gathering, the dangers of the hunting season have evidently stopped picking. Atlanta, Ga. — McMillan Bros.' seed store reports the Sale of more tha.n 20 times as much clover and other seed this season as in 1912. Much of this increase is attributed to the back-to- the-land movement and the growing interest in winter gardens. Cincinnati O. — Harry H. Peters, Alfred Peters and William L. Mil- ler, have purchased the entire interests in the Rahe Seed Co., 113-115 East Court street. All three are young men and are highly spoken of by all who know them. They will continue the business under the old name. European Seed Crops. Information from Paris, under date of October 30, is to the 'effect that germination on onion and leek is rath- er low, about 80 per cent. Business in garden seeds at this time is slow, the market not having opened yet and with little demand. Those articles which remain firm and are likely to advance are beans, parsley and a few varieties of peas. On carrot there is little chance for advance although the crop has been short) owing to the old seed on hand. Some Dutch houses are reported to be offering peas at prices lower than contract rates to the grow- er. Some changes may come about the first half of January, when the smaller dealers usually make their purchases. Western Canners' Association. The semi-annual meeting of the W^est- ern Canners' Association was held at the Sherman House, Chicago, Novem- ber 20, President Ira S. Whitmer, of Bloomington, 111., presiding. The meeting opened with a dinner and was well attended, after which there was a discussion of general trade condi- tions. Secretary F. F. Wiley, wlio is confined to his home at Edinburg, Ind., was greatly missed but it is hoped that he will be present at the annual meeting and election of officers to be held at the Sherman House next April. Several of the members present sig- nified their intention of attending the annual convention of the Wisconsin canners, which will be held at the Re- publican House. Milwaukee, Wis.. De- cember 3-5. The annual meeting of the National Canners' Association will be held at Boston, next February. Among the out-of-town seedsmen in attendance were : Burt. Brotherton, of the Peninsular Seed Co., Port Hu- ron. Mich.; Albertus Clark, of the Ev- erett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.; Chas. P. Guelf. with the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge. N. J., and — Pyle, with the F. G. Johnson Co., Harrisville, Mich. American Sweet Pea Society. A meeting of the board of directors of the American Sweet Pea Society was held at the oiBces of Peter Hen- derson & Co., New York, Tuesday, November 18, Vice President A. M. Kirby in the chair. Secretary Bunyard announced that the management of the International Flower Show had donated $2.50 for prizes to be awarded in the sweet pea section of the show to be held in the Grand Central Palace. New York, March 21-28, 1914. George V. Nash, secretary of the Horticultural Society of New York, was present and re- ported that the council of his society invited the American Sweet Pea So- ciety to hold its annual meeting and exhibition at the museum in the Bo- tanical Gardens, Bronx ParTc, June 27- 28, 1914, and offers $200 in pre- miums. Considerable discussion en- sued, the result being that the direc- tors were unanimous in their belief that Bronx Park was too far away from the center of New York city to suit the convenience of exhibitors and to insure a good attendance on the part of the public. The dates ap- peared to meet the approval of the board, but it was thought that, if it were possible, the American Museum of Natural History, Seventy-seventh Pieters-Wheeler Seed Gompy Qrowenof High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peai, Etc. CorrespondeBC* SoUcitaA. street and Columbus avenue, would be a much more convenient and desir- able building in which to hold the ex- hibition. A resolution was passed to this effect, and Secretary Bunyard was instructed to forward a copy of same to the Horticultural Society, and was authorized to attend the meeting of the council of that society in Decem- ber when, it is understood, the mat- ter will come up for consideration. The secretary presented a statement covering the financial affairs of the society, which showed them to be in good shape. The preliminary sched- ule of premiums for exhibits at the June exhibition was drafted, and changes were made in the conditions covering some of the usual classes. The secretary was instructed to ap- proach the various seed houses inter- ested in the advancement of the sweet pea, with the purpose of forming a prize fund which would amount to ,$500 or more. A. M. Kirby for Pe- ter Henderson & Co., W. Atlee Burpee for W. Atlee Burpee & Co., H. A. Bun- yard for the house of Arthur T. Bod- dingtori, each subscribed $50.00 to- ward this fund. Lester L. Morse for C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif., also subscribed $25.00 toward this fund. Much enthusiasm was man- ifest at the meeting, and from the ar- rangements made and prospects as re- ported, the exhibition in 1914 should outrival all previous exhibitions of this society. Harry A. Bunyakd, Sec'y. DUNKIRK, N. Y. — The work on the new addition to the Dunkirk Seed Co.'s plant has been completed. As soon as the necessary machinery can be in- stalled a . large, number of additional employes will be added to the force. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radisb, Kutabaga, 'Turnip. Sole Agent lor U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing A f red J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing Braslan Large wholesale growers of ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT, R«DISH, PMSHIP. PARSLEY, CELERY, ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY aod SWEH PEAS. Seed Growers ^Comp SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 19^3- The American Florist. 1037 Paeony Roots Assorted in fiv,' colors per 100, ^10.00 Bleeding Heart Roots Per 100 *..0(i Early White Roman Hyacinths (1215) per l(iO.$2.-5; per 1000, $18X0 Freesia Refracta alba loo toco H toh in $0.60 $ 4.00 Lilium Harrisii ,00 1000 5 to 7 in $ 2.50 $20.00 Spiraea. ,00 loofi Astilboidcs Floribunda $4 00 $,^5 on Gladstone 6.00 4510 Japomca 4.110 .s^.oo " compacta multidora 5 00 4().lO Palmata 7.(0 'vashtngton 5.1X) 40 00 Queen Alexandra S.Oj toOO LILY OF THE VALLEY Clumps bnd Mps. Will arrive soon Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (t 19) New York, N. Y. We Specialize in Danish Cauliflower, Cabbage and Root Seed Grown by HJALMAR HAKTM \NN 5 CO., Copenhagen, Denmark. New Zealand Garden Peas Grown by F. COOPER, Ltd., WeUlngton, N. Z. Swedish Seed Grain Grown by THE GENERAL SWEDISH SEED CO., Svaloef, Sweden. These three concerns are the foremost in toeir line in their respective countries. Ask for Price Lists and Information. LOECHNER & CO., 11 Warren St., NEW YOBK. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. S. S. SKIDELSKY £ CO., 1218 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA Catalog for the asking. Su plus Sweet Pea Seed Guadalupe, Cal. For immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds Prices on Application THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. seed eTowers SANTA CLARA, CAL Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited, The YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Solid d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites Special Cut Price till sold $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request I ARTHUR T. 60DDINGT0N, Seedsman, 5; 342 West 14th Street, New York City _ BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^_ ^ ^% LEO N ARD^ ^°°r™ , „.. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing RXTEKIN'S SEED CORN OLDESTESTABLISHED ANDLARGESTWHOLESALE AND CONTRACT SEED CORN GROWERS IN THE UNITED STATES. Have made this our speciality for over thirty years. We grow all the leading standard, brst varieties of field Dent. Flint and Sweet suyar corn, for the Wholesale Trade. Write or wire us for pricirs and quotations for immediate or future ^hipments, also for contract growing prices tor 1914 delivery; stating probable quantities of dittcrent varieties, etc, etc. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association $2.00 Either stiff or flexible covers. Address American Florist Co., Chiciago Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Veg5table and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA •1038 The American Florist. Nov. 2p,| I The Nursery Trade American Association of NuTserjrmen. J. B, Pilkington. Portland. Ore., President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth" annual convention will be held at The Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914. Seedlings of Berberis Thunbergi, sold at eight to ten dollars per thou- sand, are being pretty freely distributed to the trade. CHAELES CiTT, lA.^ — Thirty horses were burned recently when fire de- stroyed a barn belonging to the Sher- man Nursery Co. The Minnesota State Horticultural Society offers a prize of $1,000 for a seedling apple tree as hardy and pro- lific as Duchess, which produces fruit equal in quality to the Wealthy and that will keep as well as the Malinda. ALViisr, Tex. — Mr. Aria, manager of a local Japanese nursery firm, has shipped two carloads, containing in all about 3,500 of fruited kumquat trees to Chicago for Thanksgiving decora- tion purposes. Several more carloads will follow, the demand being very heavy. San Antonio, Tex. — A spineless cac- tus nursery will be established here if recent investigations of interested per- sons prove the location to be desir- able, as seems likely. The concern will be capitalized at $100,000. H. A. Longshore of Atlanta, Ga., is at the head of the project. Poughkeepsie, N. T.— Albert Ter- steeg, former manager of the Sunny- field Nursery Co., and Wm. Godding, of the same firm, have purchased all the stock and changed the name to the Poughkeepsie Nursery Co. P. B. Lown will continue an officer of the concern, which will be incorporated. Geand Bat, Ala. — Griffing Bros, re- port that the nursery growing season has been excellent, in fact, success-- ful far beyond their expectations. Branch No. G here has an excellent stock of home-grown pecans, Satsuma oranges, camphor trees, roses and orna- mental stock. This branch has in- . creased so in less than two years that the vice-president of the company, W. C. Griffing, will make his home here with the expectation of increasing this nursery to supply a large and rapidly growing section along the Gulf coast. Tasmanian Fruit Culture. The state of Tasmania conducts an agricultural farm and experiment sta- tion at Deleraine, near the northwest coast, where the Agricultural College is located. Scientific methods of fruit culture, including planting and prun- ing the trees, besides the most ap- proved methods of packing and pick- ing the crops, are taught. It is the intention to cultivate an ideal orchard, a large area for which has already been cleared and plowed. It is ex- pected that 2,000 more trees will be planted this season for the commercial part of the orchai'd. In addition, some 200 trees of various kinds will be planted for experimental purposes. Arrangements are also being made for 'the distribution of trees from the for- est nursery attached to the farm. The plan adopted for planting young trees is to make an excavation large enough to prevent any cramping of the roots, leaving an elevation in the center, so the roots will point downward instead of at right angles to the tree. The young tree is encouraged by careful pruning to spread its branches into the shape of a cup, hollow on the in- side, so the sun can develop and ripen the whole crop. The vertical shoots are kept well cut so that the trees never grow so high that a ladder ia required in picking. The result is that all orchards here appear to be half- grown. The tops of the trees are sel- dom more than 7 feet from the ground. Indianapolis, Ind. — The State Flor- ists' Association held a business meet- ing at the Bundy house, November 24, and members will leave Monday, De- cember 2, on the Honey Bee Traction Line for New Castle. The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch, $18.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 24 to 36 inch. $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy PWox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Hardy Chrysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue, THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest (jrowers b America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES* First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), $2.50 per 1000; 5,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Rutgerd V. van Zanten Lisse, Holland. Gladiolus: Francis King, Augusta, Bar. Hulot, Czar Peter, America, Lilylvehman, Princeps, etc. ,readyfordelivery in spring. Single and double Hyacinths, all sizes. Tulips and Narcissus, fall delivery 1914. Send list of your requirements and I will be pleased to quote prices. Address all correspondence to Rutgerd V. van Zanten Care of P. C. Kuyper S Co. 10-12 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BOX BUSHES; BALL SHAPES; PYRAMIDS, round shapes and square shapes; STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms. NONE BETTER! SPRING 1914 DELIVERY; ORDER NOW.— Address AUGUST ROLKER & SOUS f. o. box 7B2. or 51 Barclay strert New York Mention the American Florist when writing Bolblbijak <& A.tkii:iL«sft PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF wish to call the attention of the trade to ihe fact that Mr. John van Aalst is now Manager of the Philadelphia Branch House. Mr. Louis Berger has no further connection with the firm. The offices have been removed to 200 WALNUT PLACE. Your inquiries for DUTCH BULBS are earnestly requested. I t9i3- The American Florist. 1039 Gladiolus Bulbs Liliums Spiraea Clumps Best Home-Grown Bulbs For Florist's Forcing First Size. Per 1000 America, $17.00 Mrs. Francis King, 18.00 Chicago White, 40.00 Dutch Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing First Size. Per 1000 America, $ 8.50 3000 for - - 25 00 Baby Gladiolus Per 1000 Blushing Bride, $5.00 The Bride, 5.00 Peach Blossom, 8.00 Late Dug Bulbs Best for Forcing Per 1000 Giganteum, 7-9-inch (300 to case) Giganteum, 8-9-inch (250 to case) - Auratum, 9-ll-inch (100 to case) $55.00 75.00 75.00 Lilyof the Valley Pips Selections from Best Fields In Nortli Germany For Early and Late Forcing (Immediate Delivery) Are Cheaper We oflfer you the advantage o personally bought stock, both in quality and price. Large clumps which have large plump eyes. The only kind that will give satisfac- tion when forced. Per 1,000, - $16.00 Book Nowf or Future Stilpmsnt VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Gladstone, - Queen Alexandra, Floribunda, Japonica, Per 100 $ 8.50 10.00 6.00 5.00 Chicago, New York. ORCHIDS Flowering Cattleya labiatain sheath for November and December. Shipped in or out of pots. Fine Stock, splendid condition; order now. Shipped at once. owe sell no Blowers. ^Also orders taken for all varieties, spring delivery. Freeman Orchid Co. •i. L Freeman, Maiaser. FALL RIVER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Per 100 PRIMROSES Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close out, 214-in. pots ,$1 BO Asparagus Flumosus, 214-in. pots.. 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeltcheii,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 50 -Cash- DELAWAKE OHIO. Jos. H. Cunningham, Mention the American Florist when writing J. E. Meredith, Fres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Fiower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE :: ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals. — — Do Not Fail to get in your order early for MatChleSS, the New Commercial White Carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. ORDERS BOOKED NOW FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY. (All stock sold to February 1st.) Price for rooted cuttings: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. Queens, New York Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-incb pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list Wood Brothers, I'^^^l Mention the American Florist when writing I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 3 and Market Gardeners. ;-: 3 Mention the American Florist when writing 1040 The American Florist. Nov. 29, It will pay you to keep in touch with ^Ixo !Ne^^?%r Ca^irrxa-tiojo^ A BRILLIANT and NEW COLOR amongst CARNATIONS. GORGEOIS The cry Is always "for something new " You have it in "GORGEOUS" Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO and See it Growing. Pacific States: MARTIN S FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon. Eastern States: H. M. WEISS & SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa ; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; 50@li 0 rate— Per 1000, $100 00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circvilar to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. SPECIAL PRICES. WE NEED ROOM. With liberal extras. Mail your orders today. 2Vi m. Chinese Primroses.SO vars. mix,$3.l 0 $25 00 3^210. in bud and bloom 7.00 65.00 2Vz in. Primula Obconlcas, fancy mix. 2 50 22.50 3-2in. _ ' '■ in bud and bloom 5 25 50.00 2H in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 2.25 20.00 3Hin. ' excellent stock 5.00 45.00 3V4 m. Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow... 650 60.00 2H in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.50 22 50 "^^^^■^ J -, ^^^ Sanders 3.00 25.00 2Vi in. Double Alyssum. for cut tlowt rs. 2 50 22.50 2H in. Asp. Plumosus,Di'e plants 3.00 25.00 3,^!"- .. o ... " 6.00 55.00 ??;!°-<, ,,SPrengen, excellent stock. 2.50 22.50 2^5inamuax, lart'e plants 2 25 20 00 4 in. Begpma, flowerinif.severalkinds.IO.no 90 00 51/'°- ^i„?i?*Jl^- '=''°jj'= '"'!;'''' '0 00 95.00 3H m Violet Hants, Maria Lousia and Lady Campbell 3 25 30 00 ?.'".,'°-,XJ?'*',P'="'=P"°':ess of Wales. 4^00 35!oO Calla Ulies, from pots 8.00 Pansy Plants choicest mixed ' 350 Field grown Vinca Varieg ited and Green 4 50 40 00 15 000 Ferns to close out in 5 varieties at 10c, I2V2C and t5c each. Try some 1200 Scottii and Roosevelt Ferns, large and ex- cellent stock. 20c and 25c each. Araucarla Excelsa, at 60c. 75c and $1.00 each. 2^ in Geraniums, Nutt, Poitevine, Viaud Grant. Buckner, Montmore, etc., 12.50 per 110; $22.50 per Ifli^O. ^^,'"a Heliotropes, white, light and dark blue. $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 And abundance of other stock. Correspondence solicited. Alonzo J. Bryan, ^i^&f^:'^h. Mention the American Florist when writing $4.00 per 100 Must dispose of them at once. Exceptional oppor- tunity to secure extra fine strong field-grown stock below cost. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Mention it.e American Florist when writing :b o x: \z\r o o x> Just Received Our Fall Importation .'- . . ■ - - i i^i M ^^^^ ylg w 1 ^m H^^^^ K ^ 1 Si ^^I^^mI tf F .^WJBJWMM^Jt.S .■ - ■ .■ ■ ^^ WINDOW BOX 36 in. long planted with 10 plants of Bush Box 12-in. size. Prices on Pyramid and Globe Box include trees planted in nice green tubs. If wanted out of tubs we allow 10 per cent discount. Pyramid Shaped Ready November 1st Each Pair 2H feet high $2.00 $3.75 4 feethigh 4.S0 8.00 Bush Shaped These do not corae in tubs Each Doz. Per 100 12 in... ...$0.40 $ 4.00 $30.00 18 in... ... .60 6 50 24 in... ... 1.00 10.00 GLOBE SHAPED TRIMMED Each Pair Each ISin. high. 15in. dia $2.75 $5.00 24 in. high, 24 in. dia.. $5.50 IS in. high, 18 in, dia 3.50 6.50 Pair $10.00 BAY TREES STANDARD OR TREE SHAPED Stems Each Pair Stems Each Pair 36 in. Crowns, 24 in $7.00 $13.00 45 in Crowns, 30 in $10.00 $18.00 45 in. Crowns, 26 in 7.50 14.00 48 in. Crowns, 34 in 12.00 22.00 45 in. Crowns, 28 in 8.00 15.00 48 in. Crowns, 40 in 15.00 28.00 Stems Dwarf Standards Each Pair 30 in Crowns 24 in $7.00 $13.00 Pyramidal Shaped Each Pair 5 ft. high, 24 in. diameter at base $ 8.00 $15.00 6 ft. high, 26 in. diameter at base lO.OO 18.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries— Western Springs, 111. GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED. Mixed K.SO per 1000, 50C0 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.0) Lettuce, Grand Rapids " 1.00 "10.000 8.50 Dracaena Indlvisa. 2-in per 100, 2.00 Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders. 2 in " " 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant, 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing TABLE FERNS i ^ BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES ^ ^ Fine plants from 2^-inch pots, ^ 3 $}.00 per 100; $i5.00 per 1000. S 5 - 500 or more at 1000 rate. :-: S % Cash With Order. J I FRANK OECHSLIN I ^ 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ^ iQrj- The American Florist. io4i Killarney Brilliant •J- A sport from Killarney, grown In the open ground in England. ILLARNEY was introduced in 1898, and since then there have been so many sports that Killarney has developed into a type rather than a variety. Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons — the original introducers — are to be congratulated, sixteen years after the advent of Killarney, in giving us this distinct novelty, which is undoubtedly the best of all the varieties of this type. We have grown Killarney Brilliant at Sharon Hill for the past two years, and while we have introduced a number of beautiful Roses for winter forcing, we have never grown so beautiful and so satisfactory a rose for all purposes. It has the same habit of growth and the same freedom of bloom as its parent, while the flower is twice as large, having 25 to 40 full sized petals. It will be as useful for summer blooming as for winter forcing. The color is a very brilliant pink, and varies like Killarney; in bright weather it is almost crimson, and in dull weather when Killarney is so pale and washed out, it has as bright a color as Killarney at its best. A visit to Sharon Hill, where this rose is growing in quantity, will convince any one of its great importance as a money maker for every grower, large or small. One very prominent Rose Grower stated it was the only rose he had ever seen that needed no advertising^t sold itself. The sale of Killarney Brilliant a year before its introduction has been larger than any other rose ever sent out in this country. Prices for Killarney Brilliant for delivery March, 1914. OWN ROOT PLANTS: 2>^ inch pots, $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. GRAFTED PLANTS: 2% inch pots, $35.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. -ADDRESS I Robert Scott & Son | I SHARON HILL, Del. Co., PA. 1 iiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiniiiii iim iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiit iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiniiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiNiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii riiiiT 1042 The American Florist. Nov. 2i), Vegetable Growers' Association ot America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H. J. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914. THE French potato crop is quite short this year and the demand heavy on account of increased army forces. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. sChicago, November 24. — Mushrooms, 15 cents to 35 cents per pound; let- tuce, 30 cents, small boxes; cucumbers, $1.00 to $2.75 per box of two dozen; tomatoes, $1.00 to $1.75 per pound basket; asparagus, $2.00 per dozen; radishes, 35 cents to 40 cents per doz- en bunches. New York, November 22. — Cucum- bers, 60 cents to $1.00 per dozen; mushrooms, 30 cents to $1.25 per 4- pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents- to 25 cents per pound; lettuce, $1.00 to $1.75 per 100 bunches. Storage of Potatoes. The importance of storage must not be overlooked by the potato power, as the market is easily glutted with this tuber and storage, until market con- ditions justify selling the crop, is the only preventive, in many cases, of a loss. Of course, weather and climatic conditions as well as accessibility to market must be taken into considera- tion. In damp, rainy or in cold locali- ties, or where bad roads are likely to interfere with the transportation of the crop, it may be found necessary to sell direct from the field to avoid waste in another way. Storage in the west, where conditions are favorable, has been developed to -a high degree. In a bulletin issued by the Depart- ment of Agriculture attention is called to the fact that temperature, ventila- tion, light, drainage, convenience, dura- bility and cost must all be considered in building a potato warehouse or stor- age cellar. The ideal' temperature is just above freezing, or about 34 de- grees, and should be kept near this point always. Ventilation is important, but is usually secondary to correct temperature and is ordinarily sufficient- ly accomplished in connection with air movement secured in proper tempera- ture control. In the fall the ground is warmer than the night air. In the spring the ground is colder than the air except in the cool of the night and early morning. Light to prevent dis- ease is important, as is a certain amount of darkness, because too much light causes greening, giving the po- tato an acid taste. Light may best be had and regulated by means of the ventilators. Cellars should be tight and cool in spring. Light and ven- tilation remove the excess moisture from the walls, keeping the air fresh and dry. Many different ways of storing have been devised, depending in a great measure on climate, the size of the in- dustry, the availability of_the_market, and the cost of construction. For a small crop under very favorable conditions a mere pit in the ground may be suf- ficient. On the other hand, where con- ditions warrant the expenditure, a sizable building of stone, wood, con- crete or other comparatively permanent material, with elevators, sorters, car- riers and other machiney, may be ad- visable. Each square foot of floor space will carry 200 pounds of potatoes piled five feet deep, or 240 pounds piled six feet deep, and a cellar 50x100 feet will hold a million or more pounds. The cellar or store house should be located on high ground that the drain- age may be of the best. For an in- expensive building rough timber or poles may be used for rafters and the roof covered with earth to a depth of 18 inches, firm sod being placed on top. Trap doors in the roof should be large enough to permit the passage of a filled sack. Straw or burlap should fill these openings in winter. The cost of a large, permanent warehouse of wood, stone or like material has been esti- mated at about 10 cents per bushel of its storage capacity. European Potato Crops. An average potato crop is reported this year in Great Britain. Farmers are reported as selling at £3 ($14.00) per ton free on rail, and there seems to be less disposition to hold them for higher prices in winter. In many in- stances good farming produces as much as eight tons per acre, while the aver- age is about six tons. There is a gen- eral freedom from disease. The Eclipse variety is called the best qual- ity of potato now raised, other varie- ties being the King Edward, the Ever- good, and the Up-to-Date. Average potato crops are reported in France and Belgium, while the yield in Germany will be nmch less . than, last year, which will necessitate large imports. In all these countries there has been a large call for seed potatoes from England. South Africa also calls for seed potatoes. At one time Eng- land had an extensive trade in this line with the United States, and with the removal of the American tariff a revival of that trade is looked for. This year in England and Wales there is a_larger potatoe acreage than in 191"2, when it amounted to 462,903 acres. The large acreage this , year is the natural result of the large and profitable crops of the last two years. Last year the exportation amounted to 7,213,705 hundredweights (hundred- weight = 112 pounds), estimated to have been worth about $6,968,687, and with the German shortage this year it is expected the exportation will be even greater than last year. Watch for our Trade Mark atamped OD every brick of Pure Culture Mushrooin Spawi Substitution of cheaper gradei ia thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^'C>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed _^^^^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ^ ceiot of 40 cents in postage. Addreaa Trade Mark. American Spawn Co., St. Paul.Minn WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettlas, etc. GEO. A. KUHL, - Pekin, Illinois Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT < READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000 Ricardand Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevlne. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., lOc ; 4-in., 15c ; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2i4-in.. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) SPECIALTIES' Beans, Beets. Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peaa. Ill uuinui iLUi Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz , or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per H oz.. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. 19^3^ The American Florist. 1043 Prepare for Christmas I Chrysanthemums have proven a failure, so you should make up your loss and fill up your houses with Christmas Plants. More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indlca for Xiiias. Our new crop just arrived from Ghent, Belgiuui; 85 cases of the best. No joke about it when I say that our Azaleas are the best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 26 years ago They have kept their fohage, are full of buds and of good shape. juook: I Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. l®"So well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe shipment. Araucaria Sxcelsa, April. 1913 importation, 3, 4 and 5 tiers: 5, SVt and 6-inch pots, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 40c, 50c, 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas, 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in, high, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca, big stock, 6-in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Oodfr© AZALEAS. For Xmas we have Vervaeneana, (double variegated rose) ; White Vervaeneana, (fine dou blc large flowering, white); Simon Mardjier, (doublu pink); Deatche rerle, (fine double white): Phar- ailde Mathilde, (double variegated). Price, 75c, $1.00 $1.25 to $1.50. Mme. Petrick, one of the earliest double pink variety and one of the rarest. 75c, $1,00, $1.25 $1.50. Easter variety. Mme. Van der Cruyssen, one of the best double pink standard varieties (have 5000 of this): Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double variegated); Niobe, (double white); De Schryveriana, (double variegated); Apollo, (double red); Deutche Perle and others. Prices, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press of India, John Severling, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, vervaeneana. Deutctie Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give lull value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. Kentia Belmoreana, single. 55< in,, pots, 35c to 40c; single, 5H to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c toSl.OO. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy. 5 in. pots 35c, 40c 50c, Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c, 25c. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in. high, 35c to 50c: 5H in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high. $1.00, $1.25, $1,50 to $2,00. 7-in. pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high. 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in, high. $1.00. Just arrived from Belgium. Kentia FOSteriana, 65 to 70 inches in height. $5.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c, iSc, 20c; 4-in., 25c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000: 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100: 4- in.. 10c. FERNS, Scotti, Whltmani, Scholzeli and Har- risii, 5Vi-inch and 6-inch pots, 35c, 40c and 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c toSOc. Scotti. 4H-in. pots. 20c to 25c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket. 75c; of any fern. Nephrolepls Giatrasi, that so well known weeping fern,5.5H and 6 in. pois. 25c, 30c. 40c, 50c Large Falcatum Holly Ferns, 4 in, 20c. Nephrolepls Smithi, latest improvement of .^merpoli, shorter, bushier and more compact, 4- in. 25c. ready to shilt into 5H or 6-in. pots. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2K2-inch. $4.00 per 100. 3-inch. $6.00 per 100. tSS^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 35c, 40c to 50c, 4-in.. 25c. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wilsonl, Albo- Lineata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center. 40c to 50c. Cyclamen, best strain. 5 and SVi in., 35c, 40c,50c. Polnsettlas, large 4 in,. 15c. 20c to 25c: 5 in.. 30c. Hydrangea, pot grown French varieties, bright red and white. 5 in. pots, 35c 4Jc. 50c. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, SH, 6, 7, 8 in,, very fine. 25c. 30c. 40c 50c to 75c and $1.00. Cmeraria Hybrids, our so well known strain. 214 in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 3 in., 7c. Adiantum Hybrldum, or the improved Maiden Hair fern. 4 in., 15c. VincaVariegata, for stock, etc. large runners, 4 inch, tOc. Best Wltite Geraniums, double, for stock, only 7c. e^LOOK ! We have a new Jerusalem Cherry. Egg-shaped berries. SolanumCapsicastrum Melvini, dwarf, robust, short and bushy, full of berries 25c, 35c, 50c. Poinsettias, 514 in. pots, branched. .30c: 6-in. Azalea pots with edge of 4 Asparagus Plumosus. medium height, 35c; 9 in. Azalea pans. 3 plants in a pan. edge of Asparagus Plumosus. 75c to $1.0(). English and Hardy Ivy, 3 plants in 3 in. pots, hardy runners, only $5.00 per 100. Begonia Liuninosa, 2 in. pots. $5.00 per 100: 51i in. in bloom large plants, 25c; 4 in., 10c to 15c; 3-in, $7.00 per 100. Begonia Zulu King, 2!4 in, pots, 2. 3, 4 plants in a pot, $5,00 per 100. We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in the country, 5*^2, 6 in, pots, 50c, 75c, $1.00. Primula Obconica and Primnia Cbinesls. 4 in. 10c: 5 in.. 20c: 6-in. pans (Azalea pans), 1 Poinset- tia in center, edge of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, very beautiful, only 50c per pan. Rhododendrons, 25 to 30 in. high. IS to 20 buds to a plant, $1 00, $1.25, $1.50. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELFHIA, PA. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Heal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. Hie Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROP. CRAIG. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing EARLY WINTER DELIVERY Manetti Stocks for Grafting English or French Grown No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000, 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, 8.50 per 1000, 5000 for 40.00 Pot-grown Lilacs, Marie Legraye, ^° '^"wer'b'uds ^'" '" "'"" These are of our own growing and we confidently recommend them as superior to imported s'ock. We tested some of them last winter along with imported plants. Those of our own growing were better furnished with flowers and were more shapely, well balanced, plants. For Miniature Christmas Trees, ''Tefior2"-fteef,'$9.'&^'pefi'r lH-2 feat, $7.00 per 100. These are especially nice, shapely, well-furnished trees from nursery rows. Will be cut off above the ground or, if wanted for pot or tubs, will be dug with the roots provided orders reach us before the ground freezes. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York state A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Chrysanthemams Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ing standard varieties. Write for prices. F. F. SCHEEL, ^^"r"'^' 1044 The America n Fl oris t. Nov. ?9> O R C H I D S We solicit your inquiries and or- - ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER e HURKELI, SUMMIT, N. J. DAIUEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS ' Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N. Y. Chrysanthemums and Fertilene Elmer D. Smith & Go., I^r J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants RnUand Rd. and E. 45tli St., BROOKLTN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. New Orleans Horticultural Society. At a recent meeting of this society it was decided to encourage the botan- ical education of the members, espe- cially with reference to names of plants and flowers. Paul Abele, J. A. Neusham and Edward Baker were ap- pointed a committee to see that flow- ers are brought for exhibition at each monthly meeting. C. W. Eichling ex- hibited a vase of carnation Philadel- phia shipped from Detroit, Mich., 'With- out Ice, and still in fine condition. The exhibit was awarded a certificate of merit. The Metairie Ridge Nursery exhibited its new rose, an unnamed cross between Rhea Reid and Ameri- can Beauty. Christmas plants will be shown at the next meeting. Springfield, Mo. — The annual meet- ing of the Missouri State Horticultural Society will be held here December 2-3. The entertainment committee is composed of John S. Hazen, A. P. Boles,- W. A. Irwin and George Miller. John Bland of Columbia is .secretary of the society. , " COLORADO GROWN PLANTS BEAT THEM ALL." PREPARE EARLY For The GREAT HOLIDAY RUSH Send us your orders, and you will get The Best Plants in America AZALEAS — The best varieties only; all in splendid condition, and sure to be just right for Christmas. Prices, $1.50, $2 0 1, $3.00, etc. CYCLAMEN — Our leading specialty for years, and we never had them better. Plenty of reds, salmon pinks, etc , and full of blooms and buds. Sizes 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 7-in. 8-in.- Specimens Prices 35c 50c 75c $1.25 $2 00 |5 00 BEGONIA LORRAINE— The most popular of all Begonias, and another of our specialties; all fine, bushy plants, full of blooms and buds. Sizes 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 7-in. 8-in. Specimens Prices 35c 50c 75c $1'.25 $2.00 $3.00to$5.0J POINSETTIAS— The ideal Christmas plant; single stem or branched. Sizes 5-in. 6-in. 7-in. 8-in. Prices, pots 5('c 75c pans 50c 75c $1.25 $2.00 PRIMULA OBCONICA ( Fine shbwy plants of large flowering varieties. CHINESE PRIMROSES ] Sizes 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. CINERARIAS ( Prices ,.. loc 25c 50c STEVIA— Extra strong and thrifty plants, 25c for 4-in.; 85c for 5-in ; 50c for 6-in. JERUSALEM CHERRIES I Very desirable Christmas novelties. All well CELESTIAL PEPPERS ) berried. Sizes 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. Prices... 15c 25c 50c GERANIUMS -Mostly S. A. Nutt and other red varieties; fine, thrifty plants, 4-in. at 15c; 5-in. at 2oc. CALLA LILIES— 4-in. at 35c; 5-in., at 50c; and 6-in. at 75c. PAPER WHITES ( Sizes, pans 6-in. 7-in. ROMAN HYACINTHS ) Prices 50c 75c Made-up Pans of Blooming Plants and Ferns, at $1.00 to $3.00 each. " ] NOTE that should we be sold out of size or color wanted, we will substitute the nearest we have, unless you instruct to the contrary. BOOK YOUR ORDERS AT ONCE; we will ship when desired. We use specially made light wooden boxes or crates, pack carefully and securely, using paper pots in all cases where advisable, thus insuring all plants reaching their destination in prime condition and ready for immediate sale. AtL PLANTS travel at purchaser's risk. IF YOU haven't an account with us, much valuable time will be saved by enclosing bank draft with order. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. AZALEAS Fine plants on hand now for immediate shipping. Write us. C. C. POILWORTB CO., fflwankee, Wis. KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Snmmerdale Avenue, CHICAGO - - - - ILLINOIS '913' The American Florist. 1045 Peerless Pink WINNER or FIRST PRIZE :Best lOO I3arlx: I*lnk. Cleveland SIioajv. CONSIDERED the best all around commercial dark pink grown. The only dark pink that does not turn blue when old. PCCrleSS Pink is the most productive carnation grown. 40 blooms per plant per season is a fair average. Clean, upright grower, absolutely free from disease. All cuttings guaranteed strong, well rooted. Ready January 1, 1914. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street, (a. t. pyfer, Mgr.) CHICAGO. NOW ON HAND SPIRAE/I 1-. % Gladstone $1.25 $9.00 Queen Alexandra 1.50 11.00 Floribunda 1.00 7.00 Japonica .75 5.00 Lilium Giganteum - - 7-9 in. (300 to case) $7.00 $60.00 8-9 in. (250 to case) 8.50 75 00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 River Street CHICAGO Field-Grown Plants HEADY NOW. Extra strong Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; good medium plants, $3.00 per 100. Extra strong California, $4.00 per 100: good No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Packed securely. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. Robert Craig Co... S^. PALMS and Novelties in DecoratiTe Plants. Market and 49ih Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r. O. BerUn. N. J. WilUamstown Jnnc., N. J. SEASONABLE STOCK Buy PALMS and ARAUCARIAS now. Ship by Freight and Save Heavy Express Charges. KENTIA BELMOREANA, single plants; per- fect in every way. 6-inch pot plants, 6 leaves. 20 to 24-inch, $1.00 each. 6-inch pot plants. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 to 28- inch, $1.50 each. MADE-UP PLANTS- 30 inches high, bushy, inches high, very 3 in 7-inch tub, $2.50 each. 3 in 7-inch tub, 36 bushy, $3.75 each. 3 in 8-inch tub, 42 inches high, very bushy. $5.00 each. ARAUCARIA EXCEISA- 2 and 3 tiers, 8 to 10 inches high, 4Sc each. 3 tiers. 10 to 12 inches high. 60c each. 3 and 4 tiers, 12 to 14 inches high. 75c each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, heavy made-up plants, grand stock for sale or decorating. 7-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36 inches high, $3.00 each. 7-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, $3.50 each. 8-inch tub. 3 plants in a tub, 40 to 44 inches high, $4.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 44 to 48 inches high, $5.00 each. 8-inch tub, 3 plants in a tub, 48 to 54 inches high, $6.00 each. ASPARAGUS FLUMOSUS, 2H-inch, $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 per 1000. DISH FERNS, all varieties. $25.00 per 1000. 3.00 per 100; THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Mention the Annerican Florist when writing DECOBATIVE PLANTS These goods are in First-CIass Condition and ready for immediate shipment. Boston Ferns, HarrisH Type, 6-iii 35c each, $4.20 per doz. " " " " 6-in 50c each, Ife. 00 per doz. " " '•' " 7-in 75c each, $9.00 per doz. " " " " 8-in $1.00 each, $12.00 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in., $1.26 and $1.50 each, $15. Ou and $18.00 per doz. " •« 7-in 2.00 each, $24.00 per doz. Pandanus VeitChii, 5-in 75c each, $9.00 per doz. " " 6-in $1.25 and $1.50 each, $12.00 and $15.00 per doz. " " 7-in $2.00 each, $24 00 per doz Dracaena TerminaliS, 4-in 35c and 50c each, $4.20 and $6.00 per doz. " " 5-in 60c and 75c each, $7.00 and $9.00 per doz. P. S. Randolph & Sons, Stanton Ave. and McKee St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 1046 The American Florist. Nov. 29, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.... 1055 Allen J K 1027 Alpha Floral Co.... 1031 American Importing Co 1021 American Spawn Col042 A,mlinKE CCo 1023 Andersons A 1031 Angermueller G H.IOM AphineMfgCo 1052 Archias Floral Co.. 1034 Aschmann Godfrey, 1043 Atlanta Floral Co... 1032 Bassett&WashburnlOlS Batavia Greenhouse Co 1023 Baur Window Glass Co 1034 Baversdorfer H 1030 Beaven E A 1030 Begerow's 1032 BergerBros 1023 BerningH G 1024 Bertermann BrosCol032 Black Chas 1045 Blackistone Z D...1033 Bobbink & Atkins. .1038 BoddingtonA T 1037 Bodger J aSonsCo. II BolandJ B Co 1031 BolgianoJ&Sons... II Bowe M A 1031 Braeg Ross 1031 Bramley &Son 1034 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 1036 B reitmeyer's J Sons. 1032 Brown Alfred] Seed Co 1036 Brown Bros & Co.. 1034 Bruns HN i[ Bryan Alonzo J 1040 Buchbinder Bros. . . IO55 Buckbee H W 1034 Budlong J A 1023 BuistRobtCo II Buroee W A & Co., 1039 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 1030 California Florists. .1054 Camp Conduit Co ..1056 Cederpalms Eft 1030 Chicago Carn Co I 1023 1045 ■Chicago House Wrecking Co 1056 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 1033 Clay &Son 1052 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 1033 Conard & Jones Co.l044 Cooke Geo H 1031 Consumers Ferti- lizer Co 1053 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 1030 Cottage Gardens Col039 Cowee W J 1055 Coy H C Seed Co... II Craig RobtCo 10(5 Critchell C E 1025 Cunningham Jos H. 10.39 Dailledouze Bros. ..1044 Darbee R C 1020 DardsChas 1032 Deamud J B Co 1021 Denaiffe&Son 1036 Detroit Flower Pot „Mfg Co HI Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & „Keen 1054 Dillon J L 1044 Dorner F & Sons. . . 1042 Dreer HA.III 1014 1056 DuerrChas A 1034 Dunlop John H 10.33 Kdwards Fold Rox.1046 Elitch-Long Grhs..l044 Elastic-Lyke Co.... 1056 Emmans Geo M 1042 Erne & Klingel 1020 Eyres H G 10!3 Fish Henry Seed ^t:o 1037 Fisher Peter 1040 Florists' Hail Assn 1054 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 1055 Ford M C 1027 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 1044 Freeman Mrs J B... 1034 ) Freeman Orchid Col039 ' FreresDE 1023 Froment H E 1027 GalvinThosF 1033 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 1056 GasserJ M Co 1033 Geny Bros 1034 Giblin & Co 1046 GodineauR&M II Gorbam & Chaplinel056 Grand Rapids Floral Co 1034 Grimm & Gorly .... 10.32 (JudeBros .1032 Guttman & Raynor Inc 1027 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 1038 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co Thel037 Heacock Jos Co 1044 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John G & SonlOil Henderson A & Co. 1045 Herr Albert M 1042 Herrmann A Ill Hess & Swoboda . ..1034 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill U Nursery Co.. 1038 HoerberBros 1023 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 1025 Holm & Olson 1032 Holton &HunkelCol024 Home Cor School... 1043 Hooker H M Co.... IV Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarF II Igoe Bros 1016 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 1C54 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins.. 1043 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy ...1019 1020 1022 1023 Joy Floral Co 1034 liasting W FCo .1 1025 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B..1034 Kellogg Geo M 1033 Kehvay & Son 1037 Kennicott Bros 1023 Kervan Co The 1027 Kessler W A 1027 Kift Robt 1033 Kimberlin Seed Co The 1037 King Construct Co, 1054 Kohr AF Ill Komada Bros 1055 Kramer I N & Son.. Ill Krier Nick BoilerCo 1056 Kroeschell Bros Co. 1055 Kruchten John 1023 Kuehn C A 1024 KuhlGeo A 1042 Kvle & Foerster....l023 LaCrosse Floral Co.ir32 Lager & Hurrell. . . . 1044 Landreth Seed Co.. II Langp A 1031 Lea Henry L 10.30 Leborius JJ 1031 Leedle Floral Co ...1042 Lehman Bros 10^4 Leistner Oscar 1023 Leonard Seed Co... 1037 Loechner & Co 1037 Lord&BurnhamCol053 McCallum Co 1025 McConnell Alex. ...1031 McGee Walters.... 1033 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 1031 Matthewson J E 10.32 May &Co LL 1031 Meconi Paul 1027 Memphis Flower Shop 1034 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo 10.39 Mette Henry 1042 Mever John C Thread Co 1030 Milwaukee Boiler Co 1055 Moninger J C Co .IV SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last torever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of trlass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, H and Ji, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLFB & McCLEMENTS, Horists. 6936 Peon Ave., near Highland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Moore, Hentz & Nash 1027 Morehead Mfg Co., ,1056 Mt Gileai Pottery Co Ill MuUanphy Florists.1034 Muller Adolph 1038 Murray Samuel 1032 Myers Florist 1034 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1046 New England Nur- series 1038 NY Cut Flower Ex, 1027 N Y Stable Manure Co 1052 Nicholas John S.... 1034 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1052 Niessen Leo Co 1025 Oechslin Frank 1040 Ostertag Bros ... .1033 PalezPaul M 1054 Palmer W J & Son .ir32 Park Floral Co 1032 Peacock Dahlia Farms 1045 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Fennock-MeehanCol027 Pennthe Florist .... 10.32 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 10.34 Pierce FO Co 1055 Pierson A N (Inc) . . 1043 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 10?6 Pillsbury I L 1016 Podesta&Baldocchi 1033 Poehlmann Bros Co ....1016 1017 1028 1029 Pollworth C C Co I 1024 1033 1044 Portland Flower Store 1033 Prairie State Phos- phate Co 1052 Pritchard J N 1030 Pulverized Manure Co 1052 QuakerCity Machine Works 1046 Raedlein Basket Col022 Randall A L Co.. ..1018 Randolph & Mc Clements 1046 Randolph P S & Son 1045 Ratekin's Seed Hse.I037 Rawlings Elmer.... 1040 Ready Reference... 1C47 Reed & Keller 1055 Regan Ptg House ..1046 Reid Edw 1025 Reinberg Geo 1023 Reinberg Peter 1019 Rice Bros 1024 Rice Co. M 1C27 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 1034 Rohnert Waldo II Rolker Aug & Sons.1038 Routzahn Seed Co . 11 Rowe Harry 1022 Rusch G&Co 1024 SaakesO C. 1033 Saltford Flowr Shopl034 Schaeffer & Buden- berg Mfg Co IV ScheelFF 1043 Schiller, the Florist,1034 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter .W & Son. 1046 SchlingMax 1032 Schmidt J C 1038 Schultheis Anton. ..1012 Schwake Chas & Col026 Scott John 1044 Scott Robt & Son ..1041 Scully Steel & Iron Co , 1055 Sharp Partridge & Co 1054 Sheridan Walter F. 1027 Siebrecht George C1027 Situation & Wants.. 1011 Skidelsky S S & Co 1015 1037 Smith AW &Co... 1033 SmithED&Co 1044 Smith & Hemenwayl''56 Smith Henry 1034 Smith Wm C 1024 Smith W&T Co... I Southerton R J I StoothoB H A Co... 1055 Storrs & Harrison . . .1045 Stumpp Geo M 1033 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. IDS'; Syracuse PctteryCo HI Texas Seed & Floral Co 1031 ThorburnJ M & Col037 TottyChasH 1043 Traendlv & Schenckl027 TrepelC C 1031 Van Waveren Gt. & Kruijff 1038 Van Zanten Rutgerd V 1038 Vaughan.AL&Co.lOig Vaughan's Seed Store I III 1039 1010 1056 Vick's Sons Jfimes..lO40 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I VirginUJ 1034 Wagner Park Cons. 10=6 Walker FA &Co..lC34 Wallace FD 1045 Waller The L D Seed Co 1037 Ward&Co, R M... II WapliT Nicholas... 10.55 Weber Fred C 1033 Weber FH 1034 Weiland&Risch...l023 Welch Bros Co 1025 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 1037 Wietor Bros... 1020 1023 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 1024 WittboldGCo.1031 10.35 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 1034 Wood Bros 1039 Woodruff SD& Son II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young .\L& Co... 1027 Young John 1026 Young Sam 103O Young & Nugent.. 1031 7ech ft Mann 1073 ZiskaJos 1023 Nolossityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter £ Son. BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF BI6H GRADE.. Sea Our Catalocn*. I'^au^ GtBLIN & DO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing American Florist Advertise^ ments work 24 hours per day. fl 0 Model Extension Oarnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmentguaranlaad IGO£ BROS. 266 N. 9ttl St. BROOKLYN. N. T. 1 ^r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 -. . : - K DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade S6 rare STREET : NEW YORK FL0KIAN D.^X^aLLAGE INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUllAING KHONE WABASH 3AO CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbor^ni. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR STECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. EVANS* bnproved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works Richmond, Ind. '913- The American Florist. 1047 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ARAUCARIAS. Aroiioaria excelsa, 3, 4 and S tiers. 5. 5>^ aiid U-incU pots. 12. 1-1, 10. 18 aud 20 Inclies liigb, .'ir.o. -JOe. 50f, OOo. luid T.5c eaob; 6 to 7 tiers. 2."j to 3i) Indies. .«] to %l n(\ eapli. Hi>- biista Compaota. O-iu., .$1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Asclimaim. 1012 W. Ontario tit.. I^Llla dei|ilila. Araucaria Excelsa. 2 to 3 tiers. 8 to 10 Ins.. Joe eacb; 3 tiers. 10 to 12 ins., 60c eneb; 3 to 4 tiers. 12 to 14 ins.. 7uc eacb. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paipesvilie. Obio. Araucaria excelsa. 3 to G tiers. 4V,-in. pots, 7."ic; 5-3'S-iD., %\\ 6-in., $1.50; 6y.-in., $2 to S2..-0 cacli. Anton Scbultbeis, 310 10th St., Colloge Point. X. Y. Ai-ancarias, erwcelsa, 4-in.. $G per doz. ; 5-in., 3-4 tiers. $9 per doz. ; G-in.. §11. Excelsa com- pacta, G-lu., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucliingham Place, Chicago. Arancarias, Excelsa. Glanci and Compacta. 7."h-. tu $1.50 each: %\ to .$2 eacb: $1 to $2.50 oacll. Poeldmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Aravicnria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Helton & Hnnl;el Co.. Milwaul;ee, Wis. Arancarias. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plnmosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Scanflens de- flexus, 8-in.. 50c eacb. Sprengeri, basinets, ex- tra large, $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Bucl^ingham Place. Chicago. Asparagus plnmosus, 2y-.-in.. $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000; 3-in.. Gc; 4-in.. $10 per 100. Spreu- geri. 2iA-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Pbiladelnbia. Asparagus plnmosus, 2'4-in.. .$3.50 per 100; . ?3l) per l.tOO: 3-iu.. $C per 100; .$55 per l.O'lO. Sprengeri. 2y.-in.. $! per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-iu.. $5 per 100: .$45 per 10i:0. Poehlmann Pti'ns. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in.. $3; 4-in. Strong, $12.50. Plnmosus. 3-in., $6; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. $8 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Alon- zo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Asparagus plnmosus and Sprengeri. 214-in.. $3 per 100; $23 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. AsTiaragus plumosus, 2V>-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,0(10. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines- vllle, Ohio. Asparagus plnmosus, 2^/4-iuch, $2 per 100. .Tos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Kewton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf. $3 per doz.; green, 5-in., 35c eacb; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c; plants. 75c up. Variegated. 15c per leaf; plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bupkingham Place, Chicago. Aspidistras. 10 to 15 leaves, variegated. 15c. per leaf; green. 10c. per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. A'ucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Ancuhiis. fnll of berries. $1..50 to $1..50. Pncbiiuaun Bros. Co.. Morton Grbve,. Ill: AZALEAS. Azaleas, Vervjeneana, 12-in., 75c each; 14-in., $1; 10-in.. $1.2S; 18-in., ,$1.50; 26-in., $4. Mme. Petrick. 12-in.. $1; 16-in.. $1.50; 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckbaute, 12-in.. 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-ln., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50: 20-in.. $1.75. Niobe. 12-ln., 75c; 14-iu., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 26-in., $4. Van der Crnyssen. 14-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in.. $1.75; 22-iu., $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. -Vzaicas. Vevicneaua. ^Ime. Van der Cruys- scu. Eni|iress of India. De .Scbryveriaua, "Si- mon Marciiver. t'olonldo^ IVIES Ilariiy English Ivy, 2H-lnch, $2.50 per 100; vines 10 to 12 lucUoa long; fine Btoek. Oak Orove Greeubouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Hardy English Ivy, 2-ln.. $2 per lOO; ?15 per 1,000; 31n., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.,_\yiilte Maish.Md. ' JERUSALEM CHERREIS. Jerusalem CluM-rles, 2-yoar-oid siiecimeu .plants. 7. 8 aud 0-ln.. %\, $1.50 and $2 each. New dwarf variety, .?4. $5 and $6 per doz. Autou Scliultbeis. 310 IDtli St., College Point, N. Y. Jernsalom Cherries, full of fruit, 4-lu., $1.50 ;per doz. ; o and G"-in., $3 per doz. Poeblmuun Bros. Oo.. Morton Grove. 111. Jorusnleiu Cherries, well berried, 4-in., 15c.; ■5-tn., 25c.: C-in., 50c. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver. Colo. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes. 3oc to $1 each; stand- ards. .?T.50 to $10 each; pyramids. $5 to $7.50 •each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J, XttACS. Lilacs, pot-grown, Marie Le Graye, 60c ■each; well set with buds. Jackson & Per- ■kins Co., Newark, New York State. PALMS. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, pips, from best fields in North Germany, for early and late forcing, $16 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Nevf York. Lily of the valley, largest, grower and ex- iporter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery^ Lily of the valley. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., Horticultural Importers and Exporters, ^0-92 West' Broadway, New York^ From storage. Lily of the valley, ' cold storage, $18 per 1,000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. . . . MANETXI. Manetti stocks for grafting, early winter delivery. English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 m/m., $11 per 1,000; 5,000 for $50; No. 2, 3-5 m/m., $8.50 per 1,000; 5.000 for $40. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. ■ MOSS ' Iceland moss in cases of 50 kilos at $220 per 1.000 kilos. Cederpalmg . Efterfolgere, "Trondbjem, Norway. ____^ MUSHROOM SPAWN. ■Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, MIdd'. NURSERY STOCK. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 Ins., $18 per 100; -$100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins., $25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf Muller, Norristown, Pa. ■Berberls Thunbergil, 80,000 seedlings, lO-14-lii.; ■6-10- in.; 4-6-in. Stocky, well grown plants and ■ carefully graded. Seed wanted. M. H. Mnsser, 38 Cottage Ave., Lancaster, Pa. Norway spruce, miniature, for Christmas •trees, 3-4-ft., $12 per 100; 2-3 ft., $9 per 100; 1%-2-ft., $7 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York State. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, -shrubs, evergreens and small fruits, W. & T. -Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- •bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, m. ORANGES. Oranges, 5i4 to 9-in. pots, $24, $30, $36, $48, $60 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. ORCHmS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- • established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, Cattleva labiata, etc. Freeman Orchid Co., Fall Elver, Mass. Palms, Kentia Forateriana, 4i^ and G-lncb, 20 to 25 in. high. 35c to BOc; 6W-lucU, 00c to 75c; 0 to 7-ln,, 30 to 40 Ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-in., made-up, $2.60 to $3; G-lncb combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 ins., $1. Belmorcuim, 4 '/.-in.. 25c to 35c; 5'/j-ln. to 6-ln., BOc to $1. Made-up, 3 plants In 6-lneh pot, 75c to $1. .■\reca luteacons, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-iu. pot, 20c and 25c. Cocos Weddellana, 3-in., l.-ic, 18c and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, PRIMULAS. Palms, Kentia Bel., 6-ln., 20 to 24 Inches, $1 each; 6-ln., 24 to 28 Ins., $1.50; made-up plants, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in., 30 inches. $2.50; 7-in,, 36 Ins., $3.75; 8-ln,, 42 Ins., .$5 each. Kentia Forsterlana, 3 plants in a tub, 7-in,, 36 Ins., $3 each; 7-ln., 36 to 40 Ins., .f3.50; S-ln., 40 to 44 ins., $4 each; 8-ln., 44 to 48 ins., $5; S-in., 48 to 54 Ins., .$6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesviile, Ohio. Phoenix Hoebeleni, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each; $15 and $18 per doz.; 7-in., $2 each; $24 per doz. P. S. Randolph & Sons, Verona, Pa. Palms, Chamerops excelsa, strong, stocky, 4-in,, $15 per 100; ,$2 per doz. Abele Bros., 520 Joseph St., Ne-n- Orleans, La. Palms. We carry a full line of all the pop- ular sizes. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Rohers Co., Eutherford, N. J. Palms and general decorative plants, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Eoad and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. T. Cocos -SVeddeliana. 3-in., $15 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Sago palms from 3 to 8 leaves, 10c per leaf. Oak Grove Greenhouse. Tuskegee, Ala. Palms. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PANSIES • 150,000 PANSY SEEDLINGS. Our Mile High. Strain. Strong outdoor plants, $5 per ■1,000. Beady now. Nothing better grown. Seed, $10 per oz.; $1 per trade packet. THE PARK nr.ORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. ■ Pansy plants. Giant flowering, * $2.50 per 1,000; 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. ■ Pansies, mixed, '$2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. Labeled, separate colors, $3 per liOOO. Elmer Rawlings, Clean, N. Y. PANDANUS. ■ Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., 75c. each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each; $12 and $15 per doz.; 7-in., ,$2 each; $24 per doz. P. S. Randolph & Sons, Verona, Pa. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., to 9-in., $6, $9, $12, $24, $30, $36. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y, Pandauus Veitchii, 4-in., $6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place,. Chicago. , Pandanus Veitchii, 6-ln., $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. PEONIES. • Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices. Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPERS. Peppers, cluster, 2^4-ln., $5 per 100; 4-in., well colored fruit, $10 per 100. Celestial pep- pers, 2H-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Peppers, Celestial, with fruit. 5-ln., $2 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Peppers, Cluster and Celestial, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 2V4-in., $5 per 100. Poelmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. III. Celestial Peppers, 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c.: 6-in., 50c. Blitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. CELESTIAL PEPPERS. 4-in. with fruit, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers, Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Primula Obcoulca Grandlflora and Gig., extra strong 2"/4-lnch. $3 per 100; $27.50 per l.OOO; 3-iucb, $0 per lOo; $50 per 1,000. Malacoldes, the Baby primrose, extra strong, 2Vi-ln., $3 per lOO; $27.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $0 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Rober, Wllmette, 111. Primroses, Chinese, 30 varieties, 2V6-lnch, mixed, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 3iA-lncb in bud and bloom, $7 per 100; $05 per 1,000. Ob- coulca, mixed, 2i/j-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3'/.-ln.. bud and bloom. $5.25 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- iligton. N. J. _ Primroses, obcoulca alba and rosea, 2Vi-lnch, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. ' Primula Malacoldes, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots $1.50 per 100. A very good bargain. John F. Rupp, Sblremanstown, Pa. Primula Obcoulca, Chinese primroses, 4-in.,' 13c.; 5-in., 25c.; 6-ln., 50c. Elitch-Long Green- lionpes, Denver, Colo. , Primula Obcoulca, light and dark shades, 5-in., $2.50 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Primula obconica, 3-in,, $5 per 100; 4-in., $8. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago^ Primula Malacoldes, 2%-in. strong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. PETUNIAS. Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Mash, Md. POINSETTLAS. Poinsettias, 3 plants in 6-in. pan, $9 per doz. ; 4 in a 7-in. pan, $12 and $15; 5 in an 8-iu. pan, $18; 9 and 10-in. pans, $24 to $30 per doz.; 12-in. pans, $36 to $42 per doz.; 4-in. pots. $3 per doz.; 4%-in., $4; 5-in., $5; 6-in., $5 to $6. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., Col- iege Point, N. Y. Poinsettias, 2%-in., $i per lOO] $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Rober, Wllmette, 111. Poinsettias, 5-in., pots, 50c.; 6-in., pots, 75c.; S-in., pans, 50c.; 6-in., 75c.; 7-in., $1.25; 8-in., $2. Elitch-Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Poinsettias, 4-in., 15c, 20c and 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ■ Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. - Poinsettias in pans, from 50c. to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. ■ Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ROSES. ■ EAMBLBR ROSES for Easter forcing. AH pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant. Can travel safely now by freight. Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crimson Rambler and Flower of Fairfield. 4-, inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to $2 each. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. Rose Killarney Brilliant, own root plants, 2y»-in. pots, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Grafted plants, 2y,-in. pots, $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. East«r roses. Lady Gay, 5-in., $2.40 per doz.; Tausendschon, 4-ln., $1.80; 5-in., $2,40; 6-in., $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. . Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose nursery. Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. ASTERMDM SEED. Just to remind you, lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., $5; % oz., .$3; trade packet, 75c. Colors: White, pink, lavender and Royal purple. Descriptive circular on application. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, lU. Seeds, Danish cauliflower, cabbage, and root seed. New Zealand garden peas. Swedish seed grain. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. Seeds, garden, vegetable and flower. Kel- way's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway &, Son. Langport, Somerset. England. Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, Cal. Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, garden, field and flower, S. D. Wood- ruEC & Sons. 82-84 Dey St.. New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 1050 The American Florist. Nov. 2^, SWAINSONA. "Swainsona alba, strong 4-ln., fip per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Grand Eaplds lettuce plants, carefully se- lected stock for forcing. Beady now a mU- llon seedlings so we can ship same day order is received. Send us your order or. ask for sample. Danville Floral Co.,_Danville^Ill^ Pnr Sale Strong pieplant divisions. LinnseUB and Victo?IIr $4 le? 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- biek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. — Vegetable plants, indoor transplanted Grand Kapids lettuce, $2.50 per 1,000. Andrew Akers, Johnstown, Pa. VERBENAS. ^ Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Field-grown Vinca Varlcgatea and green, %x- ceUent Itock, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Try them Alonzo 3. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Vinca variegata, medium plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; good medium, $3. California, extra strong, $4 Per 100; No. 2, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Black, Hights- town, N. J. ^ Violets, Princess of Wales, 3%-inch pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. , UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in., $8 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. . APHIS PUNK. Aphis Pnnk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Building materials, either iron work or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimate and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Pes Plaines, 111. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft or longer. Greenhouse and other bmlO- £g material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for^.a" cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash aid frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. BuUding material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave;, Chicago. Greenhouse suppUes of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ ^ - Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article tor carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for ''""michigan 'cut-flower exchange 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Banr Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern design, Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st St. and Spaulding Ave., Chicago. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. . MISCELLANEOUS. ' Gold letters, poinsettias, wax tissue paper, wax flowers of all kinds, artificial cape flowers, moss aztec pottery, Japanese air plants, cycas leaves, baskets of all kinds, immortelles. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.30 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt., $2 per gal. Vermine, $l„Per qt., $3 per gal. Scallne, 75c per qt., $1.50 per gal.; 10 gals., $10. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. _^_^ Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- nlng's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Wreaths, made-up magnolia wreaths, 18-in., $1.75 each; 21-in., $2.25; 24-in., $3. Cycas wreaths, 21-in., $3 each; 24-in., $3.50 each. Supplies of all kinds. Harry C. Rowe. 105 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mak-Gro Odorless Plant Food, for florists and general greenhouse work. Write for further particulars. Consumers Fertilizer Co., Long- Acre Building, New York City. Nie. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfleld Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, pottery, decorative greens, etc. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, 55c; by mail, 70c; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorb. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford, London, England. Imported terra cotta grass heads. Partridge berry bowls, fish globes, imported tanks, aqua- rium ornaments. Nicholas Wapler, 28 War- ren street. New York. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass. Wizard Brand manures and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 ElUs Ave., Chicago. ^_ Finely ground phosphate rock, agricultural limestone, bone meal and other fertilizers. Prairie State Phosphate Co., 143 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Superior carnation staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Glazing points, % and %, 40c per lb. 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & Mc- Clements, 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Boiler tubes, new and 2na hand pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe and Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jef- ferson St., Chicago. Glass cutters and "Red Devil" tools. Smith & Hemenway, 105 Chambers St., New York. Columbia Thermometers. The SchaeCEer & Budenberg Mfg. Co., 431 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000 75c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. New patented Xmas tree holder. Benj. K. Lyman & Co.. 312 W. Austin Ave., Chicago. Ventilating appartaus and greenhouse flt- tings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. The Perfection flue cleaner. Scully Steel and Iron Co., Chicago and New York, "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-liquid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Florists' supplies, cape fiowers, all colors; cycas leaves, metal designs, etc. A. Herr- | mann, 404-412 East 34th St., New York. Rotted horse manure, dried and ground. New York Stable Manure Co., 273 Washington St., I Jersey City, N. J. Gold fish, assorted sizes, $7 per 100. Bird remedies and supplies. Auburndale Goldfish Co., 1449 Madison St., Chicago. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 300 lbs. The H. A. StoothofE Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Florists' baskets. Send for $5 or $10 assort- ment. Raedleln Basket Co., 713-717 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchlnson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buehbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. The Morehead Return Steam Trap. More- head Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros., 10 Bond St., New York. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Fertiline, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Model extension carnation supports: Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Insurance service. Florlan D. Wallace, In- surance Exchange Bldg., Chicago. Wire toothpickg, 10,000, J1.75; 50,000 $7.50. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. POTS AND PAWS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. K. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Eaplds, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Barley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gilead, Ohio. ^__ Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Ck)., Cambridge, Mass Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Beed Pottery Co., South ZanesvlUe, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New- York^ Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bolb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard pots. L. Hrndka Pottery Co., 281* Herndon St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. F. Kobr, 2934-3& Leavltt St., Chicago. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots, Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co.,. St. Louis. Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.60 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100. 60c; ' per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Cane Sticks, 4 to 6 ft. long, 40c per 100; $3 per 1,000; 6 to 9 ft. long, 60c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready iteference Department, Write Us About It. t9^3- The American Florist. 1051 Books For The Holidays The followinf!; books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept con- venient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Lawns ano How to Make Them (Leonard Barron). — A very useful and practical work, tlioroughly covering the subject of wliicli it treats. Illustrated. $M0. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger). — .\ complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. How TO Lay Out Suburban Homes (Kellaway). — Contains many useful hints and practical plans as to improv- ing and laying out suburban homes and grounds. There are 112 pages, 38 half- tone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. $2. The Landscape Beautiful (Waugh). — A most interesting and attractive book on beautiful landscapes and their effect upon the life of the people. It is well got up and printed, and should be in every library. It contains 336 pages and 49 illustrations. $2. Window Gardening. — (Dorner.) An excellent treatise on this interesting sub- ject telling in plain language the best methods of cultivating plants in rooms and windows. The author is a well known and practical grower. Well bound in green cloth, 153 pages and 43 illustra- tions, $1.25. Vines and How to Grow Them (Mc- Cullom). — The proper planting and treatment for vines for outside decora- tion and for greenhouse culture is fully explained and a list of varieties ap- plicable for different locations is con- tained in this book of 300 pages. Illus- trated. $1.10. The Orchard and Fruit Garden (Powell). — One of the most complete works we have seen on this subject for a considerable period. It is divided into three parts, the orchard, the fruit gar- den and cultural directions. The vol- ume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his sub- ject. The book contains 321 pages. $1.50. The Garden Month by Month (Sedgwick). — A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants ar- ranged for each month in the year. Wa- ter plants, vines, ferns, foliage plants and others all have separate chapters devoted to them and a color chart is an unusual and extremely useful addition to a most carefully compiled and excel- lent book. Finely illustrated. $4.30. Success in Market Gardening (Raw- son). — A new edition of this well- known work on market gardening by Herbert Rawson, son of the late W. W. Rawson. Every line in the book is worth reading and it contains the whole story of market gardening from start to finish. No one in the business for profit can afford to be without this, the latest edition. It contains 271 pages and 22 illustrations. $1.10. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 Pages. $1.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. SO 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. 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. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages ; post- paid, $1.2L The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux) . — The best and ^ most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. The Goldfish (Mulertt).— A numbei of florists find goldfish an attractive and paying addition to their business, The best advice is given in every de- partment of the subject, including con- struction and care of the parlor aquar- ium, in this volume of 160 pages, hand- somely illustrated. $2.00. Landscape Gardening (Mdynard). — 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 contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50. The Book of Water Gardening (Bisset). — A most complete and excel- lent work on this fascinating subject. It is written bv a thoroughly competent cultivator and is up-to-date in every par- ticular. It contains 200 pages and 139 fine illustrations and is equally useful to the amateur and professional. $2.50. 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 storv so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.00. Manual op the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic work on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated. $3.50. Hedges, Windbreak.?, 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 twerlty-two il- lustrations. 50 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, insects, pests and fun- gus diseases common to these plants, 50 cents. House Plants (Barnes).— A neat,, well bound and well printed httle book telling by means of illustrations and simply written instructions how to grow plants of _all_ kinds in the house. Na one who is interested in window gar- dening can afford to be without this ex- cellent little work. It contains 236 pages- and 30 full-page illustrations. $1.20. Insects Injurious to Vegetables (Chittenden). — An excellent treatise on this important subject, written in plain language and with abundance of excel- lent illustrations by the author, a well- known entomologist. The directions- given are clear and distinct and the book cannot fail to be of the greatest service to all growing vegetables. It contains 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. $1.50^ The Garden Beautiful (Robinson).. Written in Mr. Robinson's unique style and a most comprehensive and excellent work ; a classic in garden literature in. fact. All phases of beautiful outdoor gardening are treated upon by this past master in the art. No one having any- thing to do with park planting, land- scape work or arboriculture generally can afford to be without this fine work. English edition, finely printed and illus- trated. '$4. The American Flower Garden (Blanchan). — A finely got up and ele- gant book treating exhausively of the- flower garden as it should be in Amer- ican homes. All classes of gardens- are described and suggestions for planting and arangement given. It is. totally distinct from all other American books on the subject and full of inter- est from cover to cover. The lists of notable plants for various positions will be found extremely useful. Well bound in blue cloth, 368 pages and 92 illus- trations, from half-tones and color prints. $5.35. The American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 1052 The American Florist. h OV. 2^, PULVERIZED OR SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE Rose and Plant Growers Now is the time to get Cattle Manure into your bencli and pottinssoil. Its oeculiar action and effect cannot be had with anything else. Splendid quality being packed right now Order today. THE PULVERIZED MANLRE CO., PULVERIZED BK/lNb' llflNVRES SHEEP MANURE Carnation Growers Can't agord to make beds or set plants without it. Wizard Brand is pure, full strength, weed seeds killed, uniform and reliable. Ask your Supply House for Wizard Brand or write us direct. 32 Union Stock Yards, CHICAGO Providence, R. I. BUSINESS DULL. The week has been very dull in both cut flowers and funeral work, but this time next week every one will have all he can do for the Thanksgiving trade. Violets are still plentiful. Roses are coming very good. Carnations are about the. only flowers that are scarce, and they are of poor quality. Chrysanthemums are still holding their own and there are some good varieties on the market just now that are good sellers and last very well. HOETICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety held its annual exhibition of fruits and flowers, November 18, 1913. Almost all the florists joined the so- ciety in making the show a success. There were some very pretty palm banks on display. There was also a fine display of hardy chrysanthemums that showed up very well. These were exhibited by the Rhode Island Hos- pital greenhouse and were exception- ally good. While the season is rather late for fancy chrysanthemums there were some very fine ones shown. The Dolly Dimple shown by F. Macrae & Sons were about the finest of all. Mr. Macrae also showed some fine Eaton, both in yellow and white. He also exhibited Garza, of which he grows some very good ones. John Macrae showed the new 1912 Charles Turner. There were some prettily arranged baskets of chrysanthemums, Alex Mac- rae leading the field in this line. T. J. Johnson Co. showed a very fine and prettily arranged shower bouquet of lily of the valley and roses, and also a mantel decoration of chrysanthe- mums, palms and fancy plants. Burke & Burns took all the prizes in the rose awards, showing some very fine Sun- burst, Mrs. Taft, Richmond, Killarney and My Maryland. William Jergens of Newport took first prize with four vases of lily of the valley, which were exceptionally fine. There were very few carnations shown at this show, but there was a handsome vase of White Enchantress by John Macrae. The judges were Henry C. Newbrand, Cor- nelius Hartstra and John Farquahar- son. NOTES. F. S. Peck of Barrington exhibited a banana tree with a large bunch of bananas growing on it. It was later loaned to a downtown restaurant for an advertisement. E. E. Howard of Auburn has had • good crops of chrysanthemums this year. He has a fine range of houses that are well kept. Albert Holcher will have some very fine Chadwick and Jones chrysanthe- mums for Thansgiving and the week following. Smith, the Florist, reports business very good. He has had a good selecj tion of cut flowers in his window right along. James Canning, who h^s not been •well for some time, is feeling better and is away until after Thanksgiving. Well Rotted Horse Manure Descriptive Folder and Prices upon Application. DRIED AND GROUND For MULCHING it cannot be equalled, as it is nutritious, immediate, con- venient and odorless. Saves LABOR in preparing compost piles— always ready for mixing with soil for potted plants or soil for benches. It also makes a rich Liquid Manure. Promotes rapid, steady growth. Put up in bags, 100 lbs. each. Sold by New York Stable Manure Co. 273 Washington St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. 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Finely Ground PHOSPHATE ROCK Agricnltural Limestone BONE MEAL And Other Fertilizers Write us for prices. Prairie State Ptiosptiate Go. 14 East Jackson Boulevard CHICAGO, ILL. U4HIA. VENTILATilie APPARATUS. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good pries*. SHARP, PiRTRlDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. NOTES. If any unusual tipping up of the landscape was noticed last week, it might be ascribed to the fact that Chas. P. Mueller, F. Kuechenmeister and W. H. Gulp were all out of town for a few days some time during that period. Miss Minnie Rose is home again after twelve days in a hospital nurs- ing a lame foot. Recent visitors : Clifford Pruner, rep- resenting Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chica- go; B. L. Chadwick, representing Chas. F. Meyer, New York; Robt Newcomb, representing Vaughan's Seed Store; — Levine representing Lion «& Co., New York; — Marquardt represent- ing Ralph M. Ward & Co. W. H. C. MADISON, Wis.— The Rentschler Floral Co. now occupies its new home at 226 State street. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote Ton. We Can Save Yon Mooer Baur Window Glass Go.| EATON, IND. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. TeU Us Tour Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., Z117 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO, ILL. A Recori! To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a-total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. J9I3- The American J^'lorist. 1055 FREE FUMIGATING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1913 $3.00 on cara Mt. Vernon, N. Y. / Formerly known as \ Whe Fumigating Kind.' 25 Pounds free with each 100 Pound Bag. APHICIDE POWDER CAUTION Seedsmen or Jobbers do not sell our brands. Do not order or accept any fumigating tobacco from them represented as our To prevent imposition we have changed the name of brand from The Fumigating Kind to make; we sell direct to the grower. APH ICIDE We guarantee it to burn and give perfect satisfaction. POWDER THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., Mt. Vernon, N. T. DON'T WORRY! BUT BUY IMPORTED Terra Cotta Grass Heads And Increase Your Sales. In 3 Designs and 2 Sizes. Prices on Application. If interested write for Catalogue of Partridge Berry Bowls, Fish Globes, Imported Tanlts, Aquaria Ornaments, Etc. Nicholas Wapler 28 Warren Street, NEW YORK. Preserve Cut Flowers in BUCIlBINDtR Florists^ Refrigerators Write to Dept. 63 for illustrated catalog. BUGHBINDER BROS. 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 26ttl St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We maoufacture all our Metal Designs, Baslcets, Wire Work, and Novellties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all norists' Requisites. KOMADA BROTHERS Manofactarers of All Kinds of Wfre Des^s and Florists' Supplies. 1008 Vine Street* PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Telephone. Keystone Telephone. Any Wire Design at Short Notice. Write for oar new Catalogue. Order Now I 452 W. Erie St., - CHICAGO | KNOWLEDGE befits a man for any walk of life and hence the citizens of the great commonwealtli are justly proud of ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, where learned professors are spend- ing useful lives in the interest of Science- Teaching, Experimenting, Demonstrating advantageously in FOLEY GREENHOUSES, built with a view to educatiner students in houses fitted as nearly as possible to the very best Commercial Types, so that when such students are equipped with the technical knowledge, they have imbibed practical know- ledge also. Write us for particulars regarding these houses. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. GO. 3 1st St. and Spaulding Ave., CHICAGO. Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Wired Toothpicks M.OOO ll.'K: 50.000 17.60. Hannfaotored b; W. J. COWEE, Berlin. N. T. SniDDle free. For sale by dealers. THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNIVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO - NKW YORK ABOUT VentUating Ap- paratus and Green- house Fittings: ^ou can make no possible error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you: we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per d ay 1056 The American Florist. Nov. ^9r New York Chicago MOREHEAD Wichita, Kan. New Orleans, La. (Greenhouse Heating is a perplexing' question to all florists except those using Morehead Steam Traps TTAVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? If not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in greenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEFT, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -STOCKS CARRIED IN- Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco "Has Them All Beat" For Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine and Boiler Worics. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. The Garland Greenhottse Mfg. Co. of DES PLAINES, ILL. is ready to furnish your Greenhouse Material at attractive prices. The large stock on hand, we want to move it quick. Let us estimate or call on you. Which shall it be ? Just drop a card to Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Go. DES PLAINES, ILL. Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest in the market for palms, boxwood.bay trees, etc. They are attractive in desig'n, strong and durable suit- able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. Wa^cr Park Conservatories. Sidney, Ohio Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS. : ; We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. OVER 5,000 FLORISTS ARE USING RED DEVIL GLASS GUTTERS «f YOU need a Glass ■*• Cutter to cut your greenhouse glass, why not use the Best: Gen- uine "KED DEVIL," the kind all good glaziers use. Your local hardware store sells them "Red Devil" Glass Cutter No, 024. Just insist on Genuine "Red Devil" and take no substitute. We have given away nearly 3000 samples to florists. If you did not get one send us this adv. and3-2c stamps andone sample only of the best Glass Cutter in the world will be sent you postpaid,. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO , 151 Chambei's SI, New York City, N. Y. Mannfacturers. CLEVELAND. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and tnie« because both bevels are oa the same ilde. Can't twist and biealc the elass in driving. Galvan- ized and will cot rust. No I ilebtt or left!. The Peerless Glazine Point ii patented. No others like^ it. Order fiom your deale^ or direct from as. 1000,75c. postpaid. | Samples free. HENEY A. DEEEE.I T14 Cheitnut Street^ PhllwlelpUft. Mention the American Florist when writing ELASTIC=LYKE That GOOD Putty. (Semi-liquid). Positiyely will not Set hard, will not run in hot. nor heave in cold weather. Apply with bulb or machine. Write for prices. THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. (Not Inc.) 30 E. Randolph Street. CHICAGO Mention the American Flori&t when writing KRIER BOILERS Smoke Burner— Self Feeding— For Greenhouses A GUARANTEED FUEL SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. Nic. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. MarshHeld Ave., CHICAGO. ■ Iinguft mention The American Florist AlWdjO when writing. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Co. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Siebert'a Zinc Glazins Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive, H and Vq inch. Perlb. 40c.5-Ibs. $1.85. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughsn's Seed Store Chicago New York. PRINTING Letterheads Envelopes, Billheads, Statementi Cards and Special Shipping Labels, also Seed Envelopes. Plate Making and Color Work. Gortiam & Gliaplliii Prlntery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ffmericR is "ths Praw at the UessbI; thers may be more comfort Amidships, hut we are the Arst to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 6, 1913. No. 1331 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright. 191."^. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLOMST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President; Theo. Wirth. Minneapolis, Minn,. Vice-President; John Young, 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treasurer. Officers-Elect— Theodore Wirth. Minne. apolis, Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston- Mass., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y,, Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914, opening the 18th; AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brown. Queens, N. Y., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. Christmas Number Next Week Send Advts. Early. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Christmas Plants. The advance in almost everythingr in the flower business has been really wonderful, but perhaps in no particu- lar has this been more marked than in the production of blooming' plants for the Christmas trade, and this has created such a demand that the im- provement in quality and variety in the last decade is almost phenomenal. One does not have to look back many years when there was but a limited selection of plants at this season and the specimens grown were very infe- rior to those that are placed before the customer today. Primula sinensis was the stand-by, with a strain of cyclamen that would have only two or three flowers at the most, Begonia in- carnata, and geraniums bearing flow- ers enough to give a bright color to the plant. Later the forcing of Due von Thol tulips became quite an art to have presentable plants for the holidays. In looking over the beautiful collection of flowering plants now pro- duced at this time of the year, one can but think with what difficulties the grower of a generation ago contended, and how limited the retailer was in his offerings to the trade. Poinsettias. The largest demand at Christmas for all decorative materials is, of course, in the bright red and the poin- settia with its scarlet bracts, often wrongfully called flowers, is particu- larly the plant grown for the holiday trade. It blooms at just this season and there is but little sale for it at any other time of the year, so it can practically be called the Christmas plant. When well grown either singly or with from four to six plants in a pot or pan, it is strikingly decorative and produces an effect which is equalled by no other plant. It, how- ever, does not adapt itself to house culture, and lasts but a short time in the dwellings, the leaves dropping off, leaving the stem bare. So it is far better for the salesman to fully im- press upon the customers that they are getting full value in having a plant of this color and size for a few days of the holiday season and hold out no inducements for future growth or long lasting qualities. These plants fre- quently lose many of their lower leaves with growers and where this happens if the pot is filled with small neph- rqlepis or other ferns the bare stems can be concealed and a very decorative plant produced. The decorating of these plants should be in red and of a shade that will harmonize with the color of the bracts. The Porto Rican matting or the waterproof crepe pa- per make fine pot coverings, and rib- bons of proper shade passed through the foliage and tied with a handsome bow are nice decorative features. Azaleas. There are few plants which the florist handles that make so much showing for the price demanded or give so much satisfaction to the cus- tomer as the azaleas. The varieties most grown for the holiday trade are Simon Mardner, dark pink, invariably a nicely formed plant, full of flowers with plenty of foliage. This variety is probably the best for the holiday trade. Vervseneana is a bright rose, with a white margin, the flower being frequent- ly blotched and stripec. The blooms are much larger than Simon Mardner and not so double, but the plant is not so shapely. Deutsche Perle is the white grown for early flowering, and is very popular, but the demand for white at this season is not so good as for those colors that are brighter. This variety Is often ungainly in form, not being so shapely as many of the later varie- ties. White Vervaeneana is also grown for a white. Mme. Petrick, pink, a shade lighter than Simon Mardner and just as shapely in growth, is growing rapidly .in favor and is meeting with much approval by the customers. In selling azaleas the customer should be informed that they require frequent waterings and a good soaking at least every day when placed in the dry atmosphere of the dwelling. It is well to have a card printed advising the customer of this, and attach it to the plant before delivery. Azaleas need but few accessories to make them salable or decorative in the dwelling. A suitable pot cover tied with a ribbon to match the flowers or to contrast harmoniously with them is all that is 1058 The American Florist. Dec. 6, necessary. Large bows tied on this plant frequently make them look over- dressed. The matting makes one of the best pot covers, the coarser woven seeming to set off the beautiful shape of the plant. In the delivery of azaleas it should not be lost sight of that these early blooming varieties are subjected to much forcing and they should be securely covered when leaving the store or greenhouse. Begonias. Of all the plants that are grown for pot culture and bloomed for the holi- days none attract the attention of the purchaser more quickly thtin.the Be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine and its kindred sorts when they are well done. These plants, covered with their beautiful pink flowers, are sure to find ready sale and produce an effect in a store or office that can be done by no other. Unfortunately they do not do well in all dwellings, being very quickly affected by gas or too dry an atmosphere. No guarantee of their adaptability to surroundings can be made. We have seen two plants from the same lot go into dwellings; one remained in bloom through the winter and the other began to drop its flowers in three days. We have always thought that where this plant failed it was the result of neglect or environ- ment. Gloire de Lorraine is still the favor- ite variety with many growers. Lons- dale is a little too light in color to please many, and Glory of Cincinnati, although the flowers and leaves are much larger and the plant of much stronger growth, yet to many it lacks the gracefulness of the older variety. We, however, like the luxuriant growth of Glory of Cincinnati. When these plants are shipped they are of neces- sity tied in closely and when un- wrapped the branches should be care- fully spread apart, to give them the graceful appearance which they natu- rally possess. In the preparation for delivery a sheet of cotton batting should be first wrapped around the flowers to prevent them from being bruised and then covered with enough paper to guard against their being in- jured by frost. Pot covers of pink, white or green set the plants ofe and bows of gauzy ribbon if not overdone can be used in finishing them. Primulas. Primula sinensis, the variety known as the Chinese primrose, is still the old favorite with many at this season, for its adaptability for house culture is known and appreciated, but in com- parison with some of the later plants it has not the finished or refined ap- pearance, and has been forced into the background, yet there are many cus- tomers that desire this plant for their windows and if well grown they will find good sale. It is a little cheaper in price than the finer and larger plants and therefore appeals to a cer- tain class of trade. With the pot cov- ered with green waterproof crepe paper tied with a bow to either match the paper or the color of the flowers, it makes an attractive plant and one that is almost sure of giving satisfac- tion. At this season of the year the reds, although not (Juite bright enough to be called Christmas red, find good sale, and the pinks and whites are always in demand. Primula obconioa makes a beautiful plant for making up baksets and also a satisfactory house plant, but this variety is to many poisonous to the touch and should be handled carefully. Decorative Plants. Among the decorative plants for Christmas one of the best is Dracaena terminalis, its young highly colored leaves being very attractive at this season, and well grown plants will always be in demand. The other dra- c^nas, especially Massangeana, meet with a good sale at this time. Boston ferns are always more or less in de- mand at this season for they make a very acceptable gift and large plants are more readily sold now than they have been during the fall. Crotons are grown extensively for the holiday trade and their highly colored foliage adds greatly to the display and they make fine decorative plants for the table. While they do not retain their beauty for any great length of time yet they make a splendid showing while they last, and as one of the largest growers of these plants says, "They last longer than cut flowers and are just as beautiful." A nice stock of the popular sizes of palms will be called for and it is good business to have them displayed. During the holi- day trade there will be many people looking over the stock who do not often visit the stores and greenhouses and the dealer should grasp this op- portunity to display not only his Christmas offerings but also fine sam- ples of the stock which he always has on hand. Cyclamens. If any plant that the florist grows can be given a guarantee to continue to bloom after being placed in the dwelling it is the cyclamen, for in almost any light location and with good care these plants will continue to produce flowers throughout tlie winter. In very warm rooms, however, the blooms come out quickly and rapidly grow smaller. They will grow right beside the windows and not be affected by the cool draughts, and continue to push up their peculiarly shaped flowers for some weeks. These plants are particularly well adapted for plant baskets that are to be placed in the windows of residences. The single specimens find ready sale and with the exception of pot covers need no ac- cessories to set them off, the sturdy little plants in fact look much better without any furbelows. The foliage of many of the varieties is beautifully marbled and is itself an attractive plant even if it had no flowers. Fruited Plants. Among the berried or fruited plants the imported holly and aucuba are the largest specimens and when well "fruit- ed are beautiful and decorative, but the sale of these large plants is limited. The two most prominent plants for Christmas are the ardisias and Ota- heite oranges. The former is a very decorative plant when well grown and the berries highly colored, and is very satisfactory as a house plant. Tied CHRISTMAS BASKETS. Heather and a Plant of Dendrobium Formosum, .Arranged by Geo. M. Stumpp, New York. ^9^3- The American Florist. 1059 with a handsome bow of red ribbon and the pot encased In a red matting this plant appeals very quickly to the buyer. It can never be made a cheap plant for the growth is slow and it takes a long time to produce a fin- ished plant. The Otahelte when well fruited and colored is also attractive and these plants draped with golden ribbon can be made decorativo. The solanums are also much in demand, the Christmas peppers appealing to many buyers and the old Jerusalem cherry is a favorite with many looking for a berried plant at a moderate cost. Mistletoe. The sentiment attached to the mis- tletoe will always cause more or less demand for the sprays at Christmas. While perhaps it should not be classed among the greens, for it is the white berries that make it a salable product, yet it is always associated with the holiday greens. This product must be handled with great care and the cost and loss figured out or it will be found that the profit will be very small. There will always be more or less call for nice sprays of mistletoe for the ancient English custom of hanging the mistletoe and the leading of the young damsel under it and claiming the kiss will always have a place in the Christ- mas festivities. While the sales of the large bunches will be few for they are necessarily expensive, yet there are many who are willing to pay a good price for nice sprays that are large enough to make a showing in the Christmas decorations that the fes- tivities may be made complete. This stock should be handled carefully and guarded against freezing or the ber- ries will drop off. White Pine. A green that is extensively used in sections of the country where it grows plentifully is the ends of the branches of the white pine. The leaves of this tree are soft and very decorative and the short branches are not only of great value in floral work as a foun- dation in baskets but can be placed in the pots of plants which are devoid of foliage near the pot in the same manner as boxwood is used. The tips of this tree also make fine wreaths when combined with other greens, and some very attractive arrangements with different sized cones fastened in these wreaths are very popular where they are made and displayed. These wreaths are very unique and are not expensive and as a rule are readily sold to the best class of trade. Bouquet Green. When a good harvest of this is obtained it is one of . the cheapest greens that the florist receives and is used largely for cheap festooning, and to fill in in floral work. This green is also used in making balls for the same purpose and in the same manner as the boxwood balls, but there will be a necessity of having bunches of red immortelles or winter- berries with the lycopodium to give them a nice finish. STAMFOED, CONN. — George L. Water- bury will build a new Hitchings green- house, 19x77 feet, on his premises at 150 Strawberry avenue at a cost of $800. TOTJNGSTOWN, O.— The heavy fall of snow In the recent storm resulted in a great loss at the Gunn & Pettit greenhouses, the roof crashing in and flowers and plants being frozen. DECORATED POT OF BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. Bunches of Pussy Willow, Twined with Asparagus. Forming a Handle. Arranged by S. Muir, Chicago' UNSEASONABLE NOVEMBER WEATHER. Growers' Experiences and Comments. During the latter half of November unseasonably warm weather prevailed over a large area in the east and mid- dle west, doing considerable damage to holiday greenhouse stocks. The ex- perience of growers affected by this prolonged heat wave will undoubtedly suggest some ways of reducing the loss under similar conditions, which may come upon us any time between November and March, and we shall be pleased to record such experiences in our columns. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. With regard to the warm weather and the severe fog which we are now having, would say that this unfortu- nately has come just at a time when it hurts the florists very badly, as the American Beauty plants were set- ting buds for the Christmas crop. Thl^ has been stopped and the dam- age to the present flowers has been quite serious. The extremely warm weather, running as high as 78° at Hinsdale, forced the rose crop along faster than usual and ripened up chrysanthemums and brought them in before Thanksgiving. It is hard to estimate what the damage was to the florist trade, but it was the most seri- ous that the trade has experienced in several years. Regarding the habit of saving flow- ers for a holiday which would be af- fected by the extremely warm weather, we find from our experience that it does not pay to try to hold back flowers for a holiday. The loss caused by the depreciation of stock more than offsets whatever advantage is gained by the increase in price. We would rather be short of flowers for a holi- day than to have an over-supply of too ripe stock. If the present foggy spell of weather continues much longer, the damage to the Christmas buds will be very ex- tensive as these are now forming for the Christmas crop. 1060 The American Florist. Dec. <5. A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. The danger of losing roses by un- seasonable weather must be taken into account by the grower. All business men must take chances, more or less. The grower who runs an even crop for a fixed date takes chances and he knows it. If the weather conditions favor him, well and good. He will mostly be a great deal better rewarded than if he had not done so and picked his roses four or five days apart, by so doing spreading his crop to possibly three weeks' duration or more. But experience tells us that business is generally poor just preceding a holi- day and for some time after, so the man who comes in just right with a good crop of flowers, when they are most in demand at fair prices, will "take the cake." Hence this little gamble by most of us. The chances are really not so very much against us. Such hot weather as we have just experienced before Thanksgiving may not come again for a generation. Most of us growers are optimists enough to think so and work accordingly. So the moral of this is : "Pinch your roses early and often, and you won't get pinched yourself if you don't care to take a chance." Breitmeyer Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. "We have wondered if the unusually warm and cloudy weather we have had during .November has affected the stock of growers in other localities as in bur own. Situated as we are in the Great Lakes district, it is possible that the excess of moisture in the atmos- phere here is greater than elsewhere. Be that as it may, we have recently experienced great difficulty in keeping our stock up to standard. A large crop of Bonnaffon and other late chrys- anthemums that we expected to run over for several weeks had to he cut and shipped, due to the abnormal con- ditions. Roses and carnations have suffered equally. The water-laden air has softened the latter to the extent that it was impossible to ship them any distance and insure their arriving in good condition. Being so close to Detroit (our market), we were not a-ware of the full extent to which the weather had affected our stock until several loiig distance carnation ship- ments were reported as arriving in poor condition. Previous to this, ship- ments as far as New Orleans, New York and Boston had elicited only the most favorable acknowledgments, During the past week of miserable cloudy weather we have, regardless of mildew, etc., kept the ventilators open and maintained the desired degree of temperature with steam, which we have been compelled to run day and night. The result has been very gratifying and we feel that for the extra fuel consumed we are more than compen- sated by the decided improvement in the stock. The combined effect of heat and ventilation has promoted evaporation sufficiently to discharge the moisture which is so hard on the stock. N. Zwelfel, North Milwaukee, Wis, We did not experience any unusual hot weather here, but just some nice, bright days, which were welcome and helped the Thanksgiving crop along nicely. But what we don't like is the last few dark days, which will weaken the carnation plants and the flowers will show a tendency to split. To overcome difficulties caused from sud- den changes from warn to cold or dark weather conditions, niy experience has taught me to -keep the plants in a healthy, robust, growing condition. Give plenty of ventilation and keep plants rather on the dry side. C. C. PoUworth, Milwaukee. As far as this market is concerned, the warm weather did not materially affect the conditions to any extent. As roses and carnations were generally off crop around here, the warm weather brought in quite a few more, which cleaned up readily at good prices. Chrysanthemums were most affected by the warm weather, as it brought in a heavy cut all at one time, and prices, especially on the inferior grades, were very low. The continuous dark weath- er somewhat affected the color of roses and a great proportion of Killarney were rather light in color. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. We did not experience any radical change in the quality of our chrysan- themum blooms as a result of the warm weather. The best course to pursue during spells of such unsea- sonable weather is to give all the air possible and in extreme cases a light temporary shading of lime or clay would have a tendency to reduce the inside temperature. It is not advisable to allow the blooms to remain on the plants until they become over-developed or past their prime. It is better to cut and store them a few days than to al- low them to deteriorate from excessive heat. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kllt, Philadelphia, Pa. Cycas Leaves in Floral Designing, SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. Cycas leaves have for many years occupied a prominent place among florists' supplies, as they lend them- selves most appropriately to a large variety of funeral designs. As arranged in wreaths, sprays or clusters by them- selves, they are most serviceable in funeral work. In association with flow- ers and ribbon, as shown in the illus- tration herewith, they can be used to advantage at all seasons.- The pre- pared leaves are almost, if not quite, as effective as the natural article and are nearly always obtainable in the required sizes and quantity, which is something designers of the past generation could not rely upon, being often compelled to skirmish a large part of the countryside for ma- terial to fill an order in which cycas leaves were the dominant feature. The prepared leaves are now carried in stock by every up-to-date florist. Some go so far as to keep a supply of cycas wreaths or sprays constantly on hand for hurry-up orders, as by the addi- tion of fresh flowers and ribbon these can be quickly arranged to suit the most fastidious customer. BASKET SHAWYER ROSES AND ORCHIDS AT WILSON-SAYRE WEDDING. Sent by the National Association of Gardeners. Roses Grown by Clias. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Flowers Arranged by Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1331. December 6, 1913. SPRAY OF CYCAS LEAVES, LILIES AND LILY OF THE VALLEY. /p^j- The American Florist. lOGl Christmas Delivery Labels. The florist with a shipping and de- livery trade is very lialMe to run out of address labels when business be- comes l)risl{ at any special season, and It is well to look into the stocic now and order a new supply to cover the busy season close at hand. When there is occasion to use shipping la- bels they are needed in a hurry, and tliere Is no time to print tlicm. For the purpose of florists, wholesale and retail, there is no more serviceable article than the Red Rose Leaf label adopted by the S. A. F., with the legend "Fresh Flowers" in large white lettering. This is a very attractive label and the size commonly used is <>'4x4'i inches. All special sizes can be made according to order. The American Florist Co., 440 South Dear- born street, Chicago,- supplies the above size printed , in two colors, red and black, on good gummed paper, your business card and the leaf, at $4.50 per thousand. 500 for .$2.S.j. This label is known to express and railroad men all over the country and they fully understand the perishable nature of packages bearing this label and de- liver them quickly to avoid the costly risk of losses caused by delay. Nanz & Neuner Reorganize. The Nanz & Neuner Co., florists of Louisville, Ky., which had been in financial difBcuities recently, has reor- ganized with the following officers : Robert A. Kraft, president; H. C. Kraft, .vice-president; Edward A. Kraft, treasurer, and D. E. Weller, secretary. Henry Nanz, manager for many years, retires because of ill health. The entire plant at St. Mathews is being rebuilt. Six new houses already have been completed and 12 more will be erected. W. D. Franz, an experienced grower, will have charge of the greenhouses. The Nanz & Neuner Co. has been in exist- ence 63 years, and with its reorganiza- tion is expected to regain all its old prestige. This firm originated the "Winnie Davis rose, named after the daughter of Jefferson Davis. American Pomological Society. FRUIT WEEK AT WASHINGTON. The American Pomological Society held its thirty-second biennial session In the auditorium of the new National Museum, at Washington, D. C, No- vember 17-22. Secretary Lake fur- nished a feast of good things in the way of a programme, and with the unusually large and interesting fruit exhibit and the sessions of the Eastern Fruit Growers' Association, the Society for Horticultural Science and the Northern Nut Growers' Association, served to bring to the Capital City delegations of fruit and nut growers from nearly every state in the Union and from several of the Canadian provinces. Addresses of welcome were made by Wm. F. Gude, representing the city of Washington, and by W. A. Taylor, who appeared as the personal repre- sentative of Secretary Houston, of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, who was unable to be present owing to a number of previous engage- ments. The responses were made by Vice-President G. L. Taber, of Florida, and Prof. W. T. Macoun of Ottawa, Canada, who took occasion to refer to the progress being made along horti- cultural lines in their respective sec- tions. The first address was by S. H. Fulton, of \V Randolph St P^*NOTE:— If you want, but are not ^ettin^ our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send f For Now and Christina Stevia, Poinsettias, Paper Whites, Violets, Roses, American Beauties^ Easter Lilies, Carnations, Fancy Valh Cattleyas, Cypripediums, Gardenias. HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMH^AX. Mexican Ivy == Leucothoe == Sprengeri == Adiaof We are looking forward to a good big supply of Long Beauties— Cut Poinsettias All the Leading Varieties of Roses and Orchi We will be in fine shape and will have a large supply of Choice Red. Mrs. Ward, May Day, Gloriosa, besides a bountiful supply of White. Finest Quality Boxwood, Red Berries and Mistletoe. BOOKING ORDERS NOW. Advance orders will be given preference. First Come, First Served. Place Your Order N 2913- The American Florist. 1075 BROS. CO. Distance Phone, andolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. ^ERYTHINGE SUPPLIES For Everyday and Holiday Use. rhis department is in keeping with all the other branches of our business and the buyer can is order here with the assurance that he will obtain quality goods at as reasonable prices as he ;where. If you have not already placed an order with us for anything in this line you should nmediately, for you will find that our goods, service, treatment and prices are right. Ruscus in Quantity. Either made up in wreaths, both Green and Red, or loose. We can supply either in any quantity . and are offering the best grade of loose Ruscus in Green, Red or Purple, 65 cents per pound RED RUSCUS WREATHS— ORNAMENTED With Colored Fine Cones. 14-in., doz., $ 6.00 18-in., doz , $10.00 16-in., doz., 7.50 24-in., doz., 15.00 ik Wreaths with Poinsettia Green & Brown, 18 inches per doz., $6.00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE LOTS New Crop of Magnolias, per hamper $1.50, Red, Green, Brown. Pine Cones, Iridescent effect, something entirely new, per lb., 75c. Try a sample. Iridescent Statice, per lb., $1.00. RED RUSCUS WREATHS-PLAIN. 12-in., doz., $ 3.00 18-in., doz., $ 7.50 14-in., doz., 4.50 24-in., doz., 12.00 16-in., doz., 6.00 iomething New. ny buyers wishing to get away from the old conven- red wreaths will appreciate OUR NEW WREATHS inted Ruscus and Iridescent Pine Cones. Special lay offer: Six 14-inch Wreaths assorted or any make Ivertise, sent to you via Parcel Post for $3.00. Cash order from unknown parties. All the Latest Styles. Ifor a $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 sample rtment and you will never regret it. 1 , \ \^M iljL. MB if. ^h@lg^a««tf ^ -^ - ^^m^\ 1076 The Amer ican Fl orist. Dec. 6, EASTER LILIES We have two large houses of very choice LiHes now ready to cut. Price $12.00 per 100. Now that the 'Mum season is over the Easter Lily makes the largest display for the money in any kind of decoration or work. Our Beauties, Roses and Carnations are all exceptionally fine in quality and all sold at the market prices. Send your orders direct to us, as we are large growers and you will get the freshest and best stock. All seasonable flowers at market prices. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICifiO, ILL. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, III. Greggs Station, HI. Chicagro. THANKSGIVING TRADE FAIB. The Thanksgiving trade this year was fair, but taking the unfavorable weather of the past few weeks in con- sideration, it was a great deal better than many of the local wholesale flor- ists expected. For several days before Thanksgiving the weather was unusu- ally dark and on November 26 this city experienced the darkest day in its history. Partly the weather and partly the enormous pall of smoke that the city sends up every day was to blame. Street cars were lighted up as at night, and had their headlights on. The Commonwealth Edison Company turned on the full night current to furnish lights, and the outlook was anything but bright for Thanksgiving day. Stock during Thanksgiving week reached the market in poor condition and flowers for shipping any great dis- tance were none too plentiful. Ameri- can Beauty roses were in good demand and what little stock did arrive was sold at an early hour. Roses in gen- eral cleaned up in a hurry and at fair- ly good prices. Killarney in some in- stances was decidedly off color but moved anyway after the better stock was disposed of. Carnations did not move as well as in former years and many blooms were sold at very low prices. They brought more money after Thanksgiving than they really did before, and are still in good de- mand. Chrysanthemums and pom- pons sold well. Violets arrived in the market in very poor condition and sold at low figures. The market was fairly well cleaned up at noon and, taken all in all, the Thanksgiving trade was fair. The market the open- ing of the week was rather quiet with very little stock being offered. A good brisk day would And the supply short and with a cold wave in sight a scarcity can be expected. Cold weath- er, however, would be welcome, for the dark cloudy and rainy weather still continues and if a change does not occur soon it will greatly affect the supply of stock for Christmas. It has been a great many years since the florists of this vicinity have had to contend with such unfavorable weather as this so near to the holi- days, and if the sun really would come out for a few days it would be one of ' the prettiest sights that the grower would care to see. Many of the out-of-town florists followed the market report in this column carefully a'hd placed their orders for Thanksgiv- ing well in advance, and if they are still of ithe opinion that the conditions were pi;esented to them right they will do well to place their Christmas orders early. ; NOTES. John Huebner has entered a bowling team, consisting of himself, H. P. Berg, "Wm. :Wolfe, Fred Price and AUie Zech, in the city tournament which is now being held at Bensinger's West Randolph street alleys. His five-man team will bowl on Friday, December 5. and his three two-men teams, consist- ing of the same players with the addi- tion of Frank Ayers, will bowl in the doubles on the following afternoon at 5 p. m; and in the singles at 6 p. m. Jack Byers bowled with the Rogers Park team, which is also entered in the tournament, on Wednesday night, December 3. Schiller's new electric sign, 12x14 feet, showing a huge red rosebud with the usual green foliage, at the West Madison street store, is a fine piece of work and appeals to customers many blocks away. A larger sign, 16x21 feet, is in preparation for the Broadway store. Eddie Hauswirth, formerly with Harry C. Rowe, is now with Kyle & Foereter. H. VAN GELDER L. M. JONES ,^^CY_JO;V^ WHOLESALE commimsiuw ILORISTS Se Baal BaDdolph S4ra*t CBICAGO This Week Only. BEST GRADE OF 6 -inch Spirit Netting ALL COLORS ZVi CENTS PER YARD. Write for Sample and compare it with other stock offered on this market. CUT FLOWERS AND GREENS :b o x: \2%r o o 13 The pick of the Virginia tree and hedge varieties. Unquestionably the most beautiful stock ever offered. Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa., who was a recent visitor, says his: firm's combination plant baskets are in good demand. At John Kruchten's store the sup- ply of gardenias is steadily increasing,, but the supply is still short of the de- mand. il 19^- The American Florist. 1077 FANCY BEAUTIES RICHIVIONDS--SLNBURSTS And all other Roses-CARNATIONS Send Tour Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Best Taken Care of Current Price List, AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48 inch stems $4 00 to $5 00 36 inch stems . 30 inch stems . 24 inch stems . 20 inch stems . 18 inch stems . 12 inch stems . 3 00 2 60 2 00 1 75 1 50 1 25 Short Beauties $6 00 to $8 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond , Specials $10 00 KlUarney \ Select $6 00 to 8 00 White Killarney... ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland ^ short 3 CO Per 100 Mrs. Aaron Ward , Specials $10 00 Sunburst ^ Select $6 00 to 8 00 Sunrise ) Medium 4 00 to 5 00 Bulgarie " Short 3 00 Roses, our selection 4 00 Carnations 2 00 to 3 00 Carnations, Fancy 4 00 Harrisii per doz. 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Smilax.... per doz. $2 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1,000 $2 50 PETER REINBERG, 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO. BEAUTIES^CARNATIONS ROSES-LILIES-VALLEY ORCHIDS-SWEET PEAS-PAPER WHITES-VIOLETS should be placed early this year. All orders placed with us will be well taken care of and filled with the best and freshest stock obtainable in this vicinity. A. L. VAUGHAN <& CO., (NOT DSC.) ' 161 N. Wabash Ave., t^ephon^s j^^ jg CHICAGO J. B. Deamud received the sad news ■from J. B. Yeats, of Champaign, that his old friend Sherry Spencer died re- cently. The late Mr. Spencer broke his leg about a year ago and from then on gradually grew weaker. The Chicago Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel La Salle, on Thursday, T)ecember 4, when the election of oifi- ■cers for the ensuing year will be held. The Raedlein Basket Co. is having a good run on cut flower and plant "baskets and a banner holiday trade is ■expected. W. H. Hilton, the South side florist, has placed an order with Buchbinder Bros., of this city, for a new display icebox. A. Cowan, of Bloomington, was in the city this week buying supplies for his holiday trade. The La Salle Floral House closed its doors last week. ROSES=CARNATIONS and a complete line of all the other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. All orders entrusted to us are properly taken care of. J. B. DEAMUD CO. 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Roy Parker, with the A. L. Randall [ Frank Schramm, of Arlington Co., helped out at the store during the Heights, will grow roses exclusively holiday rush. next season. 1078 The American Florist. Dec. 6. WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, cemrar'2816 CHICAGO. BEAUTIES-ROSES--CARNATIONS Current Price BEAUTIES Perdoz. Extra Select $5 00 36-inch stem 4 00 30-inch stem 3 50 24-inch stem 2 50 20-inch stem 2 00 15-inch stem 1 50 CARNATIONS Per 100 Fancy $3 00 Medium - 2 00 Short 1 50 Easter Lilies, medium 10 Goto 12 00 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 50c ROSES, Our Selection, $3.00 per 100. ■ 2^4 Subject to change L.I9 1" witlioat notice Kiuarney J SELECT, $8.00 per 100 White Killarney « pANCY, 6 00 W 100 SSl;::zz:;:::::::::: (MEDIUM. 4.00 per 100 Maryland \SHORT, 3.00 per 100 Chrysanthemums, Small per 100, $8 00 " Medium per doz., 1 50 " Fancy perdoz., 2 50 " Special per doz., 8 00 Pompons 50c per bunch Valley per 100, $3 CO to 4 00 Ferns per 1000, 2 BO All Green Goods at Market Rates. The Retail Florists' Association met at Raske's West Jackson boulevard store on December 1 with a good at- tendance. Poehlmann Bros. Co., the Raedlein Basket Co. and Wertheimer Bros, all had exhibits which resulted in many good sales. A special meet- ing will be held next Monday, Decem- ber 8, when all the growers who have anything special in plants to offer for the holidays are cordially invited to send a sample to be placed on exhibi- tion before the meeting. All communi- cations or samples should be addressed to H. Dieu Schiller, 4500 Broadway, Chicago. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s indoor baseball nine defeated the Joliet E. S. A. C. by a score of 20 to 3, on No- vember 30. Peter Olsem did the twirl- ing and passed the balls over the pan so fast that the opposing batters could not connect. Not satisfied with this he imagined he was playing ball at the bowling alleys a few nights after, when he rolled a score of. 263, the rec- ord in Joliet for the past three years. Philip L. McKee and Walter Rupp, Jr., of the John C. Moninger Co., have returned from Milwaukee, Wis., where they booked several orders for new greenhouses. The Moninger Co. re- cently booked an order for one of its all steel service buildings 36x65 feet, ■which was shipped to Andrew H. Green, Dominica, British West Indies. The doors are made of iron and the corrugated iron roofing is supported by their iron frame truss construction. Zech & Mann have found it neces- sary to install several more tables in their large new store to keep abreast of the times. This firm thought that they would have space to spare when they moved into their present quar- ters, but their business of late has grown so rapidly that every available foot of floor space is now occupied. O. Johnson, of the Batavia Green- house Co., has a reputation for being a good checker player, and when the day's work is over there is nothing he likes better than to trim up a few of his friends. Just now. however, he is pretty busy at the store, so kindly re- frain from issuing any challenges until after the holidays. The Madison Floral Co. has not yet signed their new lease but will occupy their present quarters for several months yet. This firm, under the able management of Miss Sigmund, does a nice business, and a slip on the order spindle on December 1 called for seven large funeral designs to be delivered on that day. The George Wittbold Co. is distrib- uting some fine Christmas suggestions in the shape of a three-colored folder which is attracting a great deal of fa- vorable attention. Louis Wittbold is a firm believer in printer's ink, and much of his firm's success today is due to his persistent advertising. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is shipping a large quantity of blooming and deco- rative plants from the Morton Grove establishment, and a couple of fine houses of well grown begonias and cyclamen are a sight worth seeing, not to say anything about all the other plants. Hoerber Bros, had a good run on their Chadwick chrysanthemums dur- ing Thanksgiving week, which helped enlarge the receipts considerably. The flowers were splendidly grown and were a good advertisement for this progressive firm. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have a bunch of hustling young fellows in their em- ploy at their store now and the man- ner in which they handled the Thanks- giving trade was great. This firm does a good shipping as well as local trade. Bassett & Washburn are still cut- ting lilies in quantities and the flowers are the equal of any seen on this mar- ket for some time. This firm's grow- er, Andrew Benson, always has a habit of producing the goods. Paul R. Klingsporn, formerly with Berger Bros., the well known Phila- delphia wholesale florists, has accepted the position as manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store. Mrs. Shader is now the proprietor of the florist store at 3433 North ave- nue. Her daughter does the buying on the local market and is also a great help at the store. Miss O. A. Tonner disposes of all her snapdragons at an early hour, but this is not surprising, for the stock is de- serving of immediate sale. W. F. Duntemann, of Bensonville, has placed an order with the Garland Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. for two houses 34x250 feet. Joseph Ziska says that statice is selling like hot cakes and that the supply sales so far are far ahead of last season. Chas. W. McKellar expects a visit from Paul M. Palez, the genial Little Rock. Ark., florist, some time this month. FLORISTS Who Insist on QUALITY RUSCUS Should get in touch with us right away. It isn't much trouble to drop a post card, and you are bound to admit our prices hit the spot. Our RuSCUS is the finest ever. -:- -:- Guaranteed not to Mould You will be the gainer by proving we have the goods. A. L. Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Weiland & Risch are now featuring a fine grade of yellow daisies in addi- tion to their other fine novelties. George Reinberg is cutting some good Richmond roses, which are one of his principal offerings. The Cook County Florists' Associa- tion will rneet at the Tavern, next Thursday, December 11. Kennicott Bros. Co. is featuring a good supply of choice Helen Frick chrysanthemums. Miss I. K. Evert expects to have chrysanthemums for sale as late as Christmas. Anton Then will soon make his an- nual trip to Magnolia Springs, Ala. Miss M. C. Gunterberg continues to feature large quantities of violets. The B. C. Amling Co. recently dou- ble-decked the rear of its store. t9i3- The American Florist. 1079 Z M H N LARGE SUPPLY OF BEAUTIES-ROSES Carnations-Lilies Sweet Peas-Violets-Valley And everything else seasonable in Cut Flowers and GreenS. If you want the best stock that the market affords, at the right prices, always send your orders direct to Zech & Mann. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phone: Central 3284 CHICAGO ROSES-CARNATIONS BeautieS"LilieS"Violets In addition to the above we have a complete line of all other seasonable cut flowers and greens and earnestly request a trial order. All stock billed out at the most reasonable market prices. A.^&xi.\,^ for aro-B.A.i£:-ii«:B>. ERNE & KLINGEL, Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO The Chicago Carnation Co. will give a fr^e excursion to its greenhouses at Joliet, on Friday, December 12, which everyone in the trade is cordial- ly invited to attend. This firm's new dark pink carnation Peerless is the main attraction at the greenhouses at present, but it is understood that there are several other new varieties that will also command attention. The excursion will be given on the Rock Island train which leaves the La Salle street station at 11 :45 a. m. Lunch will be served to all the visitors at the greenhouses immediately upon ar- rival. Randolph street, which is the south- ern boundary of the local wholesale market west of Wabash avenue, sank about eight feet early Wednesday morning, December 3. The cause of the cave-in was said to be the collapse of the steel sheeting at the outer edge of the sidewalk space north of the partly completed Field building, cou- pled with the bursting of water mains. There was no damage, however, to any of the wholesale stores, which continued business as though nothing had happened. Erne & Klingel are showing fancy stevia, as well as their usual line of "good things," and are now making preparations for their Christmas trade. Mr. Erne jokingly says that the best Christmas present anyone can give a grower is a liberal quantity of To- bak-ine. Flower Baskets French and German Novelties New stock arrived Nov. 29. Sample Lots: $15.00, $25.00, $50.00. Satisfaction Guaranteed. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Wietor Bros, had a fine Thanksgiv- ing day trade and succeeded in dis- posing of all their stock each day. The carnations are arriving in good condition, notwithstanding the unfa- vorable weather, and are in good de- mand. E. C. Pruner, one of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s popular traveling men, ate Thanksgiving dinner at home this year. Kansas City is quite some dis- tance away, but Mr. Pruner always ar- ranges to be home on turkey day. D. E. Freres says his business has been very good since he has moved in his present quarters and that he could dispose of much more stock if it was available. Samuel Seligman returned to New York on December 1 after rounding up some nice orders here the past week for Wertheimer Bros. 1080 The American Florist. Dec. 6, The ^^Pink Wonder ^^ Flower Color Used properly, will inside of five mimites change your White Flowers to A Most Beautiful Pink Shade. The flowers are dipped into the solution, thereby getting the desired color immediately. You should order a bottle, $1.00 postpaid, so you will always have it on hand. It is easy to mix and will come in mighty handy for the Holidays when pink flowers are so much in demand. " PINK "WONDER" is the best color there is and acts splendidly on Carnations, Roses, Sweet Peas, Paper Whites, Chrysanthemums, in fact everything except I/ilies. We are so confident that this flower color will serve your purpose best that we will mail you a sample free upon request. After using it you will not hesitate about buying a $1.00 bottle. Why Wait? Order Now. 160 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS J. B. DEANUD CO., A PROMINENT CHICAGO FLORIST SAYS: "Give Me Raedlein's Baskets Every Time; They Always Seem To Satisfy My Customers Best." NUFF SAID. SEND FOR $5.00 OR $10.00 SAMPLE ASSORTMENT TODAY. 713 MILWAUKEE AVENUE • ... . . . CHICAGO, ILL. Percy Jones is having a special sale on spirit netting this week. The Thanksgiving trade at this house was very good but H. Van Gelder says that he never knew carnatiops to be so little in demand or bring such low prices as they did this year, which speaks for the market in general. Car- nations brought better prices at this house after Thanksgiving than they did before. Henry Bruns' new home wliich he built at Downers Grove last August was destroyed by fire November 29, when the family had a narrow escape from being burned alive. The house, which was burned to the ground, was only partly insured. Mr. Bruns is a lo- cal seedsman. C. H. Frey of Lincoln, Neb., is in the city with his foreman and two new seedling carnations, a beautiful scarlet and an exceptionally fine pink. The blooms are on exhibition at Weiland & Risch's store, where they are being greatly admired by the trade. At Peter Reinberg's store the de- mand for American Beauty roses is unusually good and the stock cleans up quickly each day. The Thanks- giving trade at this house appeared to be quite lively, especially the ship- ping trade. At J. A. Budlong's store business has been very good, all things consid- ered, but a little bright weather would be welcome. Vaughan's importations of high grade novelties in French and German baskets are going well. H. A.. Fischer, of Battle Creek, Mich., was the guest of his brother George on December 1. . Visitors : "W^m. P. Craig, Philadel- phia, Pa.; H. A. Fischer, Battle Creek, Mich.; A. Cowan, Bloomington. Pittsburgh. SHORTAGE OF STOCK. The dark weather, coupled with the end of the chrysanthemum season, has caused an abrupt shortage of all kinds of flowers and wholesalers are with diiEculty filling their orders complete. However, lilies. Paper "White narcissi and long American Beauty roses are to be had in quantities large enough for anyone. The florists are all giv- ing their attention to Christmas sup- plies and not worrying much about the scarcity of flowers. NOTES. The McCallum Co. now have three ' steady road men covering a wide range of territory -nd are shipping supplies daily. They have leased tlie large building next door as an annex for green goods over the holidays. The McCallum Co. handled Califor- nia violets direct from the Pacific coast for Thanksgiving. They were on the road seven days and arrived in ex- cellent condition. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is cutting some Ward, Richmond, Killar- ney and White Killarney roses that would be prize winners anywhere. F. L. Bennett, formerly with Wes- senaur, the Florist, of Sewickley, has opened a place of business at 941 Fifth avenue, Coraopolis. The Carney Co. is receiving fine roses, their growers reporting a heavy cut for December. Jos. Thomas is making regular trips to this city with his macliine loaded with plants. J. Milwaukee. TIIANKSGIVIKG TRADE GOOD. The Thanksgiving trade was very good and stock of all kinds sold out well. Carnations were in good de- mand, especially the colored varieties, which brought good prices. Chrysan- theniums and pompons moved well and the wholesalers in general were well satisfied with the week's business. NOTES. H. V. Hunkel says that Holton & Hunkel Co.'s Thanksgiving trade was very good and that stock of all kinds cleaned up at an early hour. This firm has a fine lot of blooming and deco- rative plants for their Christmas trade and several benches of well grown poinsettias can now be seen in the greenhouses. Many of the blooming plants will be sold in baskets this year, and an inspection of the stock will show that the plants have been grown in tins which were made to fit the baskets, so all that will be necessary for the firm to do is to lift the estab- lished plant, tin and all, right into the basket, when they are ready to be placed on sale. Gust. Rusch & Co. will again feature their holiday wreath this year in the supply department which made such a decided hit with the local trade. The wreath is made up of pine and other decorative materials, and is a very pretty one and appropriate for the holidays. Mr. Ru,sch says that his firm will place the wreaths on the market in larger, quantities this year than ever before. . They will soon be in posi- tion to handle out-of-town as well as all local orders for the wreaths. C. C. Pollworth and wife returned from a successful hunting trip in Iron county this week with enough venison to feed nearly all the local florists. Mr. Pollworth had practically given up all hopes of bagging anything big on this trip, for he had not even seen a deer, until the last day, when he spied a magnificent buck. A fine spread of antlers and a delicious venison supper tell the result of the shot. The C. C. Pollworth Co. is mailing a fine catalogue to the trade which is about as valuable a book as any florist can have in his store. The catalogue is well illustrated, finely gotten up and is different from almost all other cata- logues, which description also holds good for the cover. Wm. Craig, of Philadelphia, was a welcome visitor here November 28. The trade hopes that Mr. Craig will come back soon for a longer visit. Philip L. McKee and Walter Rupp, of the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, landed several nice greenhouse con- tracts here last week. The Wisconsin canners are holding their annual convention at the Repub- lican House here this week. Samuel Seligman, Wertheimer Bros.' hustling traveling representative, was with us for a few days. Ernst Prefke is planning on again enlarging his greenhouse plant. E. W. Meyer, of Madison, was here on business November 29.. Maywood, 111. Arthur Rueffer, manager for H. Wehrman, was on the disabled Ust for several days last week, having dislo- cated his thumb and two fingers when he accidentally fell from his motor cycle. The A. F. Amling Co. shipped its first sweet peas of the season to the market last week. This firm would be picking them in quantity now If it were not for the dark rainy weather. E. C. Amling, Jr., will discontinue growing American Beauty roses and expects to devote his entire range to the beautiful new rose Ophelia, the E. G. Hill Co.'s latest novelty. Mr. Collatz, Paul Amling and E. C. Amling, Jr., were at the Wisconsin lakes on a hunting trip last week. The journey was made by auto. W. H. Amling is now shipping his stock to Zech & Mann and Kennicott Bros. Co. of Chicago. The A. T. Hey Floral Co. is con- signing some choice orchids to the A. L. Randall Co. W. A. A. I9J3- The American Florist. 1081 RENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS Our reputation lias always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 163-165 N. Wabash Avenue, L. D Phone 466 CHICAGO I^ O S £> S White and Pink Killarneyand Riclimond Roses, Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go. Princeton, III. Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSGAR LEISTNER, " ""^fSAoo^ ^"■''* Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. ' Preparer of natural foliages- Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAG( ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing 'CMT FLOWEPC'*:;:^ V iMNO.WABASHAi^.^W ^ laeUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS r««^,„^„ ^, A Specialty Grower of CUT FLOWERS Mention the American Florist when writing Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS ^"M^Lo^sfSer^S"^" 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO E.C.AMUNQCO. THB I,ARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALI^Y IvOCATED WHGIyESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 £. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wiiolesaie Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥er M^KeU Chicago, Dec. 3. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials $4 00@?5 00 30-in 2 50 Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Rlchmon4, Killarney and White Killarney roses. AH 28 in 2 00 " . •• 15-20 in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 75@ 1 00 orders given prompt attention. Try as. Per 100 Short 400® 6 00 Killarney 3 00@10 00 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@12 00 Radiance 3 00igll2 00 ^,^„±-i^ CUT FLOWERS Rhea Reids 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Melody 3 00@10 00 ■' Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@1S 00 •• Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@15 00 Mrs Jardine 3 00@10 00 All telegraph and telephone orders given •• Lady HiUingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 00@15 00 prompt attention. Cattleyas.. . .per doz., $7 S0@$9,0C Chrysanthemums, doz. $1.00@$4.00 Pompons per bunch, 25c to 50c Paper Whites 3 00@ 4 00 Gardenias " 2.00® 4.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C®15 00 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 HOERBER BROS. Valley....' SCO® 4 00 Violets 75 @ 1 25 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000, 2 50 Galax " 1 25 Si22?J, Cut Flowers Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50® 60 Smilax per doz.. 2 00@2 50 Telephone Randolr^ 2768. Greenhouses: DES PLAINES, ILL. Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 1082 The American Florist. Dec. 6, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists* Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. WholesalerjB and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH 1316 Pine St., Both L. D. Phones, Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everytling in Season always on land For the Southwestern Market. Ribbons and Chiffons 10 inch silk chiffon special at 10c per yard. This is fancy eoods at a very low figure. All colors. WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Fine Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. EOSES SOAEINQ IN PEICE. The exceptionally warm spell of last week has been succeeded by more sea- sonable weather, it being very much cooler. This has shortened the crops a bit and relieved the surplus consider- ably. The business for the past week has been quite up to expectations. There were a number of coming-out teas at which quantities of flowers were used and this, with the usual de- mand for Thanksgiving, made a very busy week. The Army and Navy foot- ball game, which has for a number of years been played on. the Saturday fol- lowing Thanksgiving day in this city, was missed, it being played this year in New York. It was always a good day here for the trade, there being much entertaining of out-of-town vis- itors. While there are still quite a number of late chrysanthemums about the crops are about over, quite a num- ber of the growers being entirely cut out. Growers say that for some rea- son returns have not been satisfac- tory, averaging fully 20 per cent below the prices of last season. All kinds of roses are gaining in quality and prices are soaring. This is particularly true as to American Beauty, the special ^ grades of which are as high as $6 a dozen. Sunburst is one of the leaders. Some good flowers are seen. This va- riety sells well in the stores. The Ward is getting very popular for cor- sage bunches. Carnations continue to Improve but they were very poor keep- ers last week, the soft, "mushy" weather spoiling them, often on the plants. Violets were scarce for the holiday, that is, the singles. There were too many doubles. Easter lilies and lily of the valley are about nor- mal. Cattleyas are advancing in price. Gardenias are a trifle under the de- mand. NOTES. "Paul," of the Berger Brothers' force, is missed, he having gone to try his fortunes in Seattle, Wash. He has the best wishes of the trade for his success. Chrysanthemums are still a feature at Berger's. Roses and carna- tions are also seen in quantity. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 MU- waukee St., P.O. Box 206. Mllwaukee.Wls. MO Good fresh Sphagnum Moss, burlapped, free from dirt. 1 bale, $1.50 per bale; 5 bales, $1.25 per bale; 10 bales, $1.15 per bale. Fancy Ferns $2.00perlCOO Green and Brown Galax $1.25 per lOOO - - ■■ — ... — Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Green teucothoe 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000 C. A. KUEHN, VlioMe Hover MM'Kefe Philadelphia, Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 16 00@25 00 first 10 00@15 00 " Brides and Maids 3 00® 8 00 '• Killarney 2 00 ig 8 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 " Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00® 2 00 Snapdragons 4 00® 6 00 Dahlias 1 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special ' 30 00 fancy 20 00 extra 15 00 No.l 10 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 '■ Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 Lady Alice Stanley 5 00@1S 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 00@10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Double Violets 75® 1 CO Narcissus Paper White 3 00 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Sroilax 15 00 Adiantum 100® 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 3S@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Milwaukee, Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 3 00®5 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 3 00®10 00 " Richmond 3 00®10 00 " Wards 3 00@10 00 " Tafts 3 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00@20 00 Carnations 4 00® 5 00 Easter Lilies 12 00@15 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Bouvardia bunch, 35 Asparagus per string, SO Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 Ferns, fancy perl000,$2 00 ATTENTION Florists and Growers A^^OD E> k: or I o k: With every purchase of Supplies fnot including wire work), amounting to $10.00, we will give free, your choice of a Graft- ing, Budding, Florist Knife or pair of Pruning Shears, (imported Kunde makcS. Prices guaranteed as low as other dealers. This offer closes December 1st. RICE BROTHERS Minneapolis, Minn. Skinned A Mile Our Japanese Red Roping is far preferred for Xmas decorations— try a sample order. Small size, 75c; medium size, $1.00; large size $1.35. 60 yards to a ball. Special price on Qoaotity. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, "^o'liSRisT 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist. Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. The new 9-hour state law for women workers is said to be troubling some of the florists. The law says that no woman employe shall work more than 54 hours a week. Fines are sure to follow any infraction of the law. Members of the trade were pained to hear of the death of William N. Craw- '9^3- The American Florist. 1083 C PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. $7.50 per 50 lb. Case. NO UNNECESSARY WOOD. NO WASTE. THE BEST YOU EVER USED. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., n wTo?'i%D,°d1fi^^sts Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Valley always. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE CARNEY COMPANY Wholesale Florists Fine roses in quantity at all times Consignments solicited PITTSBURGH, - - PA. ford, which occurred Friday, Novem- ber 28, in Washington, D. C. The fu- neral was held in this city last Mon- day. American Beauty roses are the great card with the Leo Niessen Co. Now that chrysanthemums are out of the way they should have a great sale. Good carnations are also a feature. The M. Rice Co. received large quan- tities of immortelles from abroad the past week. They go out as fast as they come in. The business of the late Wm. Henry Maule is to be incorporated, applica- tion having "been made last week. E. J. Fancourt, representing the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., is making a west- ern trip. K. Columtus, 0. THANKSGIVING BUSINESS FAIE. The warm weather had much to do with the business done Thanksgiving, which, though good, did not compare with last year. With the exception of American Beauty roses there was plen- ty of stock for all. Local growers have some nice chrysanthemums to cut yet. Chrysanthemums are sell- ing more readily at $1.00 and $5.00 a dozen than are the medium grades. Carnations seem to be very backward and there seems to be a continued scarcity. Paper White narcissi are plentiful and in good demand. Only a few sweet peas are on the market and they are readily sold. Violets are coming in more freely and are in ex- cellent condition, meeting with a good demand. Lilies are not over-abund- ant, the demand being greater than the supply. Stevia is coming into the market and being used quite exten- sively. Azaleas, primulas, cyclamen and poinsettias will soon be in good supply. A few growers are showing good plants now. Greens are in good demand but the supply is far greater than can be used. Ferns are abundant, good Boston and Whitmanl being shown in every store. L. S. B. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, KlUarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^XlSn? X>3Et.OX>'C70SII> 226 Devonshire street, : : BOSTON, MASS. ^ VloMe JIowerMM'lteU Buffalo, Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 35 00@40 00 fancy 25 00@30 00 extra 20 00@25 00 No. 1 12 00@15 00 No.2 5 00® 8 00 " PinkKillarney 3 00@10 00 " Wliite Killarney 3 00@10 00 •' My Maryland 3 00@ 7 00 " Aaron Ward '.... 4 00@ 6 00 Killarney Queen 4 00@ 8 00 " Hillingdon 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 " Bonsilene 3 00@ 4 00 " Safrano 3 00@ 4 00 ' ' Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 ■' Milady 4 00@12 00 Snapdragon 3 00@ 4 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Lily of the Valley © 4 00 Pompons per bunch. 25c@50c Chrysanthemums 6 00i@25 00 Violets 60@ 75 White Violets 1 00@ 1 25 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch — 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns..- per 1000. $2 00 Boston. Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 30 00@50 00 medium 20 00@25 00 culls 2 00 " White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 OOe 8 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00@ 8 00 " Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special... 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00@ 8 00 " Taft 200@800 " Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland... 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longifiorum and Rubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@16 00 Gladiolus per doz.. 50c Cincinnati. Dec. 3. Roses, Beauty per doz. . $1 00®$4 00 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 " Killarney 3 00® 8 00 •■ My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 " Perle 3 00® 8 00 " Richmond 3 00® 8 00 •' Taft 3 00® 8 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50®15 00 Asparagus Plumosu5..perbch.,25c Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Narcissus 3 00 Bouvardia 3 00 Orchids $6.00®$7.50 per doz. Chrysanthemums. . ,50® 3.00 per doz. ' 'U^t^ YORK Give Ih a Trial We Gail Please Tou. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO. Wholesale Commission Florists, Florltti' Supplies and Wire Desi^s. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Flttsbiirgh, Pa. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CHRYSANTHEMCMS In All Grades. Orcliids, Roses, Violets, Garaations, Giioice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommlssionFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and Snpidlcs St. Louis. Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " Aaron Ward 3 00@ 8 00 Carnations 3 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Galax per 1000, 1.25 108^ The American Florist. Dec. 6, Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK. WKITE FOR QUOTATIONS. JAPANESE AND CHINESE LILIES, HOHMANN'S LILY OF THE VALLEY FRENCH and DUTCH BULBS, HOLLAND and BELGIUM PLANTS, Etc. JOHIV 1^0XJ][VO Cattleyas, Gardenias, Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses. I wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, will receive my personal attention. CHOICEST STOCK IN AMERICA. ISt., WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. K^B>w tk^oick: New York. THANKSGIVING KEPOKTS VARY. Reports of the Thanksgiving busi- ness vary. Some retailers say it ex- ceeded that of last year, while others say that it fell off. In general, how- ever, there does not seem to be any particular ground for complaint, though in the wholesale district cer- tain lines of stock were near to being a failure. This was particularly true of violets, for which there was no de- mand worthy of note. On Thanksgiv- ing morning one prominent wholesaler said that he had a lot of violets for which he could not even receive an offer. Tea roses and carnations were also rather slow, but better than vio- lets. American Beauty roses and chrysanthemums seemed to be the leading factors in the Thanksgiving trade. Special American Beauty sold as high as $50.00 a hundred wholesale. While there was no great advance in chrysanthemum prices, stock moved freely. The warm weather of the pre- vious week brought out a considerable stock of the roses and carnations and with the thoughts of the people turn- ing toward chrysanthemums the roses and carnations had to take chances. However, we would say that $4.00 and $5.00 a hundred is a fair price for carnations at this season, though in the culling and sifting out process many sold for less. Five to eight dol- lars was about the average for special Killa'rney roses. There was a fair de- mand for orchids and cattleyas sold up to 75 cents a. flower. In view of the fact that the orchid crop is supposed to be off it is rather surprising to see so many on the market, so there must be a supply somewhere. There was considerable movement in stevia, bou- vardia and other minor stocks^ Saturday, November 29. — A reaction in business is usually expected after a holiday, but for the remainder of the week after Thanksgiving day there was considerable activity. There were no high prices but stock moved. The days of high prices seem to be in the past, as at Thanksgiving, though there v.'as a temporary spurt in the prices of American Beauty roses and carnations, they soon fell back. The Army and Navy football game November 29, while bringing great crowds to the city, did not have the effect on the sale of flowers that might have been expected. Monday, December 1. — The condition of the market is fair. For several days the weather has been dark, and the supply of stock has perceptibly lessened, though there is enough to go around. In roses very special stock of Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Mrs. Chas. Russell has sold as high as $15.00 a hundred. Special Richmond are also moving upward. The price on cat- tleya orchids takes a wide range, as will be seen from our quotations. Spe- cial stock of the carnations Enchant- ress Supreme, Matchless, Mrs. C. W. Ward and Laura Weber has in some instances touched $5.00 a hundred. NOTES. Among the fine retail stores of this city we noted no finer display of stock for the Thanksgiving trade than that of Malandre Bros, at their main store, 2077 Broadway, near Seventy-second street. All their three stores are well kept up, but the one above mentioned, in size, general equipment and stock carried, is particularly fine. William Hogg, employed by A. T. Boddington as an expert seedsman, was overcome by gas in his room at 257 West Twentieth street on the morning of December 1. "He went to sleep with the gas burning, and the window being open, the wind blew it out. He is in the New York hospital in a precarious condition. At the next regular meeting of the florists' club, to be held December S, advertising will be the subject for dis- cussion in which the leaders scheduled are : L. W. C. Tuthill, "Advertising, the Gasoline of Business"; Max Schling, "Successful Advertising"; Leonard Barron, "Advertising Pure and Simple." Chas. E. Grunewald, the well known retailer of 257 Columbus avenue, whose health, has been delicate for some time, is, we are pleased to state, now much improved and preparing for Christmas business. While the competition in this whole- sale district is quite friendly, we pre- dict that M. C. Ford will give some of the boys a surprise with his Christ- mas carnations and American Beauty roses. Park Commissioner Charles B. Sto- ver has been missing since the middle of October and his friends are now seeking him through the moving pic- ture shows in all parts of the country. W. A. Bridgman has severed his connection with Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street. We understand that Thos. F. Galvin. Sr., is in full charge of the store. Among the many good offerings now on the market none are more note- worthy than the Mrs. Chas. Russell roses that are being handled by Wal- ter F. Sheridan. George C. Siebrecht is now strong on orchids, single violets and sweet peas. It now appears that the single violets will soon be winners as against the doubles. M. Sternberg, a young man well and favorably known in the trade of this city, has opened a neat retail store at 102 West Thirty-second street. Traendly & Schenck, having had a record season in chrysanthemums, are now stronger than ever on orchids, roses and carnations. J. H. Eisenberg, well known in the trade, is now in the retail business at 916 Sixth avenue, near Fifty-second street. The Columbia Floral Co., 2831 Broadway, has a good store which is well managed and .prosperous. Wm. P. Ford is handling very choice stock of the Radiance rose, which is selling up in the two figures. J. K. Allen is handling particularly fine stock of the rose Mrs. Geo. Shaw- yer that brings top prices. Nicholas Chugranis has recently opened a good store at 1908 Seventh avenue. Wm. Kessler, the plantsman, is get- ting in a very fine stock for Christ- mas. Visitors : Frank Myers and son, of Myers & Samtman, Chestnut Hill, Pa.; John Kuhn, Charles Krueger, Rupert Kienle, all of Philadelphia, and all siz- ing up the plant situation, A. F. F. Cleveland. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH TRADE. Thanksgiving day business seemed to have pleased both wholesaler and retailer in this vicinity. While stock was not over plentiful in the better grades, enough to fill most of the or- ders was forthcoming from the local and nearby greenhouses, and very lit- tle, if any, stock was shipped in. There was an abundance of medium quality chrysanthemums, which were in good demand and cleaned up completely. Thanksgiving day calls for chrysan- themums and pompons, and not so much for violets or smaller flowers for corsage bouquets, as the flowers are usually sent to decorate some table, and wholesalers here were prepared for Just such a demand. Roses, too, were in excellent demand, and Killar- ney were not in sufficient supply to fill orders, necessitating extra long dis- tance telephone calls to fill late orders. American Beauty roses were also in good demand, and the quality was fine. Not nearly enough Aaron Ward and Sunburst roses could be had to fill half the orders received. A few sweet peas arrived this week, the forerunners of the winter supply. Carnations were in good demand and the quality was ex- ceptionally fine; the supply in colors was not over plentiful. In spite of a rainy, dark and drizzly week business is keeping up reinarkably well, which speaks well for the prospects for Christmas. The boxwood question this year is keeping some of the florists guessing. It will be scarce, of this there is no doubt, and early buyers will benefit by their purchases. Im- mortelles are selling better and orders for moss wreaths are pouring in with every mail. NOTES. The committees appointed to ar- range for the coming carnation show promise to • have something worth while. Those who were unfortunately kept away from our last show by the storm, or for other reasons, should take advantage of the opportunity to ^9^3- The American Florist. 1085 M. RICE CO. E THE SUPPLY HOUSE That Never Disappoints Rush Orders SHIPPED on Receipt. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 117 West 28th Street, NEW YORK '"^''*' Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everythinsr in supplies. -—^ Established 1878 106 West 28th Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers. Headquarters for the celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Killamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morninp. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. -~-^ WHOLESALE .^rL0RI5T5 ConsisSnment-s Solicifed TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as selecting the best Howers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years we have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, which we will cheerfully furnish upon application. ... ., ^ We desire a few more shippers and if you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. OUTTAIAN, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly ^ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments sjlicited. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Lai^est Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK see the show and meet the local boys who will make their visit pleasant and profitable. Fred Brown, of the Gasser Co.'s re- tail store, had a window decoration that was something out of the ordi- nary this week. There were baskets of liquors, such as champagne and California wines, handsomely trimmed and decorated with flowers and rib- bons, which attracted considerable at- tention. The effect was very good. "Sonny" Kirchner, who was report- ed as working with the Smith «& Fet- ters Co. in last week's notes, has start- ed a retail business of his own, in com- pany with his brother-in-law, under the name of "Kirchner Floral Co.," at 0005 Superior avenue, northwest, in the store just vacated by Miss Kath- erine O'Connor. C. F. B. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Sicbrecht WHOLESALE FLOBIST 109 West 28th St , NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ''tsl'sB Mad. sq. 133 W. 28ih St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VlioMe JIo¥crMM'KeU New York, Dec. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00@35 00 extra and fancy... 20 00@25 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 8 00@10 00 " M rs. Geo. Shawyer, speciallO 0OigI5 00 extra... 5 00® 8 00 " N0.I&N0.2 2 00® 3 00 " Wliite Killamey 1 00@ 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 5 00® 8 00 extra 2 00® 3 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00® 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 00®10 00 " Hillingdon. Aaron Ward.. 1 CO® 8 00 •' Richmond 1 00@10 00 " Sunburst ' 1 00@10 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@15 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 75 00 inferior grades. 35 00@S0 00 Lilies, Longifiorum and Harrisii.. 4 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 25® 1 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 25@ 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings, 75® 1 00 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz $0,SO®$1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock, per doz $1.C0@$4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. hunches, 75c@$1.00 Carnations 2 50® 4 00 Violets 50® 75 Gardenias. . . .per doz., $1.00@$4.00 Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writino N.Y. Gut Flower ExGhanp Coogan Bid?., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Ooen for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock e?ery mornins:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisinff, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the Ameriotm Floriat when writing 1086 The American Florist. Dec. 6, BAYERSDORFER'S Mention. All Progressive Florists Get in Line. Get the Best. Let us Send You our Silent Saleman full of Illustrations; the Encyclopedia of Florists' Supplies. The Florists' Supply House of America. We Made the Hit, Won the Prizes at the Minnea- polis Exhibition. Curs was the Banner Exhibit. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Honorable H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.' iMMst. Philadelphia, Pa. George Cotsonas & Co. Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, iLeucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc, Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7tli Aves., Upui Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. """ ' "' " Mention the American Florist when writing WILD SNILSX BEST QUALITV Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing HOLLY and WILD SMILAX EVERGREENS WRITE FOR PRICES SAM YOUNG, Spring, Tex. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2 50 per case Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN. ALABAMA. Mention the American Florist when writing SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Sphagnum Moss 12 Bbl. Bale, $4.00 A liberal disccunt on all lots of 10 to 50 bales. PRINCESS PINE $6.00 per Hundred. JAMES DAY, Milford,N.H. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory PRICK: $3.00. postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO BOUQUET 6REEN XXX Holly Evergreen WreaUiing Boxwood, Laurel, Statice, Immortelles, Baskets, Ruscus, Ribbons, Chiffons, Moss Wreaths. Don't Fail to Write for HOLIDAY PRICE LIST. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new YORK The Meyer Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs, by growers for stringing Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The MEYER SILKALINE was the first green thread to be intro- duced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses every- where, but it should be ordered by name— MEYER'S Silkaline— to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article That Should be Used If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color. $1.25 per lb. Sizes: "F" fine. ■*FF" medium and "FFF" coarse. Silkaline also is made in all leading colors, as Vio- let, for bunching violets, and also for tying- fancy boxes. Do Not Take Any Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkalme and Get More Thread and Less Wood. JOHN C. MEYER IBREAD CO., nsi"Cr.S Lowell, Mass. Pine Cones, Spruce Wreaths, Boughs and Tips. W. W. WILMORE, Jr , - $5.00 Per 1000 Send for price list. Denver, Colo. Christmas Number Next WeeklTrll: /p^j- The American Florist. 1087 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. IvE>BORIXJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly tresh stock. Chicago. Hstabllsbed hi 1867. ^wIm. noRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACIHTIES IN THE CITY Chicago. A. LANGE, 26 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Flori sts' Telcgrai h Deliv Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d street. Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery of CUT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices for the Plain People. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 Sonth Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Yonr Flowers for delirery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention tJie American Florist when writing ALPBA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Larg^est and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention, Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for ■ CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ^^I^o^ck^"*™' Mention the American Florist when writing Steamsliip Sallingfs. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. December 9. Allaunia, Cunard. Carpatliia, Cunard. Cincinnati, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. New Amsterdam, Holland-America, 10 a. m. Friedrich der "Grosse, North Ger. Uoyd, 10 a. m. United States, Scand. -American, 2 p. m. December 10, FROM ST. JOHN, Tunisian, Allan. FROM ST. JOHN, Lake Manitoba, Canadian Pa- cific. Zeeland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Ivernia, Cunard. La Savoie, French, Pier 57, Nortli River. Niagara, French, Pier 57, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Wittekind, North Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m. Zulia, Red "D." Hungarian Prince, Prince. Irish Monarch, Lloyd Brazileiro. Kansas, Norton. December 11. FROM BOSTON, Hesperian, Allan. FROM ST. JOHN, Pomeranian, Allan. Italia, Anchor,, Pier 64, North River. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. FROM ST. JOHN, Letitia, Donaldson, 11 a. m. K. Auguste Victoria, Ham.-Amer., 9 a. m. Martha Washington, Austro-American, 3 p. m. Sant' Anna', Fabre, 3 p. m. December 12, FROM HALIFAX, Hesperian, Allan. New York, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. December 13. FROM PORTLAND, Ionian, Allan. Cameronia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. FROM HALIFAX, Empress of Ireland, Canadian Pacific. Olympic. White Star, 10 a. m. FROM PORTLAND, Teutonic, White Star-Dom., 10 a. m, Caronia, Cunard. FROM PORTLAND, Ausouia, Cunard. Rochambeau, French, Pier 57, North River. Prinz Frlederich Wilhelm, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Russia, Russian-American, 2 p. m. Byron, Lamport & Holt, 1 p. m,- ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. npELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to -*- any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists 'Kni'IA7 VftRK We are in the Heart of 1NJ!.W IUI\IV And eive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market, Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders lor out flowers and designs aoUoited Jor delivery in any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, H. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telegraph orders Sited promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEV STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 1088 The American Florist. Dec. 6, DESI6NS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by Srivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Ili)lin& Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newaric, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery -OF- "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegraph Association. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Pcfichtree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of llie Florists' Telegraph Delivery. UeT' 4'heri Boston, Massachusetts lfOj^*^i& 143 Tremont Street Boston, Mass. The Centrally Located Florist Shop Yours for Reciprocity. We cover All Points in New England. Members Florists' Teleiiraph Delivery. I Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Oh U St. Lou, GRIMM -GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. Toronto, Can. SIMMONS & SON Toronto's Largest Retail Florists : 266-727 Yonge Street Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. uillp ffinttimtt iPloiDpr &bo», ffitb, 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price 93.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. CUDE BROS-COl FLORISTS 1214 r ST.NW WAAHlNOTWiaa We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders 6iven Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermaan Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members ol the Florists' Teleirraph Deliver; Denver, Colo T he Park Floral Co. J. A.VALGN'nNE, President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing f9'3' The American Florist. 1089 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. IFRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 OUve Street I Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. I PhUadelpbla. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. UmMtn the Amerioati Floriat tohsn writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. ifOttHon the American Florist wlien writing Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grmd Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs, OI....>.tu:il Mn Wedding and Birthday Gifts, Cleasantnlll, nlO. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEBNAN BLOG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. Boston, Mass. 14th and H. Street. Send Bower orders for delirerT in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124TREM0NT ST. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T.— Byres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — ^Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Boston, Mass.— Wax Bros. Butfalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — ^The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gaaser Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Eapids Floral Co. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palcz. Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— C. C. Trepel. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Max SchUng. 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Philadelphia- Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McOlements. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Ponghkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wls.^T. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Grlmm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo. — Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Ban Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Sedalia, Mo. — ^Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. istawnhedis*© David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tf5g3°c°o!'JmDu. ChoJCB Cut Flowgre. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Orant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 21S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut Sowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. B> Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order, 1 1 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 9e Yonga Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper \Vitt«*rknain care oJ vonr orders In ~» *o\..v»*»»»m« Dunlop's 1090 The American Florist. Dec. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. 5Mk w (incorporated) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph . carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones : Bell, Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^^Gtiicago andSnb- ort»to -j^,^ ..r» J— ■, All orders carefully filled mgjjjlj «jj(fts»l> St under the supervision of - ^HicAgS— GEORGE iSMUS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Soa 1181 £. 71st St. The lyargest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AH orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest, Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Fre^an (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS, UlS Farnum St telephones HU 1 arUVm ai. ^goi and L 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. William L Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E , , Seeds Vancouver, B. C. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER n I J u I. J 1... Both Long Distance Boyle and Maryland Ave. phones. Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic v»ork. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYER, FLORIST, SI?.fi" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Hour Vnrlr Pihi Grand Central Terminal "<*" " ^*^ "I^J Ttic. Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opeDed a magrnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PDILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. lEWAK K 3, Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Mercliants. We solicit telegraph orders. Resrular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans- CUT PLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. V^ire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only, URIAH J. 1# I D A I M 838 ^^^^ V I R « I ni , CANAL ST. Sedalla, Missouri Archlas Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists* Teleeraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 8 S(»IS 'Will 611 your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Deliveir Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TBIN 19^3- The American Florist. 1091 BAY TREES, BOXWOODS, PALMS FERNS AND MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Order your supply for the Holidays from this list, for our stock Is complete and of fine quality. We are certain that we can fill your order to your satisfaction. BOXWOODS. Boxwood Buslii Boxwood Bush, 1 ft Boxwood Bush, 11/2 ft Boxwood Bush, 2 f t. . . Boxwood Pyramid, 3 ft. lO-in $0.25 30 50 1.00 3.00 Boxwood Pyramid, 4 ft 3.50 Boxwood Pyramid, 4^^^ ft 4.50 Ohelisk, 5-tt 12-00 Pyramid, 5-ft $5.00 to 6.00 BAY TREES. STANDAKD stem Crown 12-14-inch 18-inch 2-ft. 12-inch 2-ft. 18-inch 1-ft. 24-26-inch 3-ft. 20-22-inch 3-ft. 26-inch Bach $4.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 CHRISTMAS PLANTS. EASTER ROSES, Roses — Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots per doz., $2.40 Tausendschon. in 4-in. pots.. " 1.80 Tausendschon, in 5-in. pots.. '* 2.40 Tausendschon. In 6-in. pts. . " 3.60 Each Doz. Poinsettias, 3-inch $0.15 $1.75 Poinsettias, 4-inch 25 3.00 Poinsettias in pans, each 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Primula obconica, 3-in., per 100 $ 3.00 Primula ohconlca, 4-in., per 100 12.00 FERNS. Per 100 $25.00 Boston — Bach Doz. 5-inch $ 3.00 6-inch 6.00 7-inch 9.00 8-inch $1.00 12.00 9-inch 1.50 18.00 Larger specimens at $2.00. $2.50 each. Hanging Basinets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baslicts, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-in. pots. at $3.00 per 100. and up AZALEAS. Vervffineana, 12-in. Vervffineana, 14-in. Vervaeneana, 16-in. Vervseneana, 18-in. Vervffineana. 26-in. Mme. Petrick, 12-in Present Delivery. Each variegated $0.76 variegated 1.00 variegated 1.25 variegated 1.60 variegated 4.00 Pinl£ Earlv 1.00 Mme. Petricls. 16-in., Pink Early 1.50 Mme. Petrick, 18-ln., Pink Early 1.76 M. Be Eckhaute, 12-ln., Late Red 75 M. De Eckhaute, 14-ln., Late Eed 1.00 M, De Eckhaute, 16-in., M. De Eckhaute, 18-in., M. De Eckhaute. 20-in., Niohe, 12-in., Late Niohe, 14-in., Late Niobe, Niobe 16-ln., !a-in., Late Late Late Red 1.25 Late Bed 1.60 Late Red 1.75 White 76 White 1.00 Van der Cruyssen, 14-in. Van der Cruyssen, 16-in., Van der Cruyssen, 18-in., Van der Cruyssen, 20-in., Van der Cruyssen, 22-in., White 1.25 White 4.00 Pink 1.00 Pink 1.25 Pink 1.50 Pink 1.75 Pink 2.00 ^Bl Hi^ r PK^ L ^^ . ' « r->J| p ^fif-ir ""i ^ ■ 7i-^ w^ Wm * -*JkJt f-^-V;* i ^M^ "^*^I^'5^ yWpp- pF \ r^^aK^iJ r^ t(« ^ ,^ L ^flHH (.,i4^|Jff ^fi^j'^* 1 ^ iS Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen. MISCELLANEOUS. 4-in per doz., 5-in., 3-4 ;.oo Araucaria excelsa, Araucaria excelsa, , _ .. tiers " 9.00 Araucaria excelsa, 6-in " 11.00 Araucaria excelsa oompacta, 6-in.. each $1.25 and 1.50 Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. . .per 100, 3.00 Asparagus plumosus, 3-in. . . " 6.00 Asparagus plumosus. 4-in. . .per doz., 1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each, $3.00 and $4.00 Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf. . . .10 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 75c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf .15 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz., 3.00 DracEe'na indivisa, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Draceena indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3,00 Dracsena indivisa, 6-in each, 1.00 Dracsena indivisa, 7-in " 1.25 Dracaena Victoriffi, 7-in. , 20 in. high " Dracsena Victoria, 8-in., 3 ft. high " Adiantum cuneatum, 6-in $0.35 Adiantum Crowneanimi, extra large. 6-in 65 Adiantum Farleyense, 4-in 25 Ampelopsis Veitchii, 4-in. pots .15 English Ivy, 4-inch pots Laurus Skipkaenis each .75 Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in per doz., 6.00 Grevillea robusta, 4-inch. . .per doz., 2.00 4.00 7.00 $ 4.00 7.20 15.00 15.00 PALMS. Areca lutescens, 3-in.. 3 plants in a pot per doz., $2.00 Areca lutescens, 4-ln., 3 plants in u pot " Areca lutescens, 6-in,, each.. Cyrtomium falcatum, 5-in each, Cocos Weddeliana, 2-in per doz., $1.75; per 100 3-ln per doz. Kentia Belmoreana. Leaves Ht. Each Doz. 4 8-in. 4-5 8-10-ln. 4-5 12-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 strg, 5-6 20-22-in. 1.60 strg, e-7 22-24-in. 2.00 7-in., strg. 6-7 26-28-in. 2.50 Kentia Belmoreana, 7-inch, 34 inches high Kentia Belmoreana, 8-iuch ' Kentia Forsteriana. Leaves Ht. Each Doz. 4 8-10-in. 4-5 12-14-in. 4-5 14-16-in. 5-6 16-18-in. 5-6 20-24-in 5-6 46-50-in. Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-iu. 6-in. e-in., 7-in,, Size 2-in. 3-in. 4-iu. 5-in. 5-in., $ 1.60 2.00 4.60 6.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 to 36 .each. 3.00 1.60 .20 14.00 2.50 100 $12.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 $0.75 6.00 $1,50 2.00 4.60 6.00 9.00 $3.00 4.00 100 $12.00 16.00 36.00 60.00 strg, S-in., strg, „ „ -- Kentia Forsteriana, 7-inch each, $2.60 Made up— Each 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. , , ,„ high $1.00 and $ 1.60 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high ' '''' 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high . 12-in., 4-5 in a pot, 62-70 in. high . Specimens. GMi-it. high. 4 in a tub Specimens, 7%-(t. high, 4 in a tuh Kentias, Made-up — 40 to 42 inches high 4.00 42 to 46 inches high 50 to 60 inches high Phoenix Reclinata ft. 8 in. high 2.50 10. no 16.00 18.00 25.00 6.00 8.00 Each $1.60 Latania Borbohica, 2-in per 100, 6.00 Phoenix Canariensis. 9-in., 50-54 in. high $8.00 10-inch, 5 ft. high 9.00 Phoenix Roebelenii. Each Doz. 4-inch $ 6.00 6-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong 18.00 7-inch $2.60 and $3.00 Specimens. 7-in., extra strong.. 4.00 Specimens. S-in., extra strong.. 5.00 Cocos Weddeliana, 5-inch pots.. 1.25 Cocos Weddeliana, fine speci- mens, 7-in. pots 3.00 Latania Borbonica, 4-iuch 30 Latania Borbonica, 6-inch 75 The Geo. Wittbold Co. 737-739 Buckingham Place, l d. Phone, gracel&nd 1112. CHICAGO 1092 The American Florist. Dec. 6, The Seed Trade j American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie, Minneapolis. Minn., President; J. M. Lupton. Mattituck. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son. Painesville. O.. Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr.. Cleveland. O.. Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention. June 1914. Garden bean prices are still on the up grade. A good sized lot of Bur- pee's Stringless is reported sold at $4 per busliel. Cincinnati, O. — Albert McCullough has just returned from a hunting trip in Florida. — J. Charles McCullough re- turned this week from a visit to his eon Trimble in Lompoc, Calif. — Harry McCullough has motored 2,700 miles on the Pacific coast, making a health trip, and was in San Diego recently. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rap- ids, Mich.; Wm. T. Phillips and wife, Toledo, O.; B. L. Chadwick, of Charles Schwake & Co., Inc., New Tork; Louis Kimberland, Santa Clara, Calif.; Arthur Bryan Clark, of the Ev- erett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. MoBE attention seems to be given re- cently to that section of the United States copyright law which permits firms or individuals to copyright a name used by them in describing some article of merchandise. It is reported that at the present time the right to use the name "Acme" as applied to a certain brand of grass seed is being ifought out in the Cincinnati, O., courts. Chicago — Prices for grass seed on the ■ Board of Trade December 3 were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.75 per 100 pounds. — Holders of onion sets in warehouses are quite anxious about the behavior of these sets under the continued warm and foggy weather conditions. Some even report indica- tions that the stock should be rehan- dled, there being quite a lot of moist- ure in the crated stock. — Vaughan's Seed Store is handling two carloads of lily of the valley pips and making a start on the holly campaign this week. Wisconsin Canners' Convention. At the Wisconsin Canners' conven- tion, which opened at the Republican House, Milwaukee, December 3, the fol- lowing seedsmen or their representa- tives were in attendance : Chas. P. Guelf, W. C. Langbridge, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T.; A. L. Rogers, of Rogers Bros. Seed Co., Alpena, Mich.; N. B. Keeney, Leroy, N. Y.; S. P. Leonard, John C. Leonard, Wm. Elkhorn, A. H. Smith, John M. Clark, of the S. F. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago; W. W. Barnard, A. H. Good- win, A. Ringier, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago; Albertus B. Clark, Alex Mathers, of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; B. E. Brotherton, of the Peninsular Seed Co., Port Huron, Mich. ; Albert Guttermann, of the Mani- towoc Seed Co., Manitowoc; C. L. Kunz, of the M. G. Madson Seed Co., Manitowoc; Theo. Cobb, of the D. M. Ferry Co., Detroit, Mich.; E. M. Par- melee, W. B. Lucas, J. B. Rolands, of the John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan; W. H. Crossland, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Sweet Peas Almost Dollar Each. We understand that Charles Sharpe & Co., Sleaford, Eng., have acquired the entire stock of a new sweet pea, some three-quarters of an ounce of seed in all, at $250, making the price almost one dollar each pea. Perhaps this is a record price? Catalogue Postage. We are advised that the Third Assis- tant Postmaster-General has given assurance to catalogue printers and others who have complained about the probability of putting into effect changes in catalogue postage rates, that it is not the intention of the gov- ernment to work any hardship either on the printers or any firms in the horticultural trades. Because of this assurance it would at present appear that it is hardly likely that the gov- ernment will put into effect changes in postage rates on the horticultural cata- logues as early as January. Rosenberg & Liefterman Indicted. Milwaukee, Wis., November 26. — The indictment of Rosenberg & Lie- berman, one of the oldest firms on commission row, for misrepresentation in the sale of alfalfa seed marks the first step in a nation wide effort of the government to protect farmer pur- chasers of seed from the incorrect statements of salesmen. The indictment charges that the firm misstated the facts when it claimed all its seed was Montana grown; that it claimed to have sold 2,000,000 pounds of Montana seed last year, which is more than the entire product of the state; that it warned against Idaho seed as infected when this firm itself purchased for sale large quantities of seed from the so-called infected area. Wholesale Seedsmen's League. At the annual meeting of the Whole- sale Seedsmen's League, held at the Hardware Club, New York, November 25, the following firms were represent- ed : J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York; David Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.; D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; S. D. Woodruff & Son, New York; Com- stock, Perre & Co., Wethersfield, Conn.; Weeber & Don, New York; Stokes Seed Store, Philadelphia, Pa.; The J. M. Mc- CuUough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, O.; Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va.; Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation, Pieters-Vmieeler Seed Gompaay Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peast Etc. Correspondene* Solicited. Boston, Mass.; W. Atlee Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Robert Buist Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. The members of the board of direct- ors whose terms had expired were re- elected. The officers elected for the en- suing year are the following : P. W. Bruggerhof, New York, president; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., vice- president; Capt. Burnet Landreth, Bris- tol, Pa., secretary-treasurer. Christmas Greens at Chicago. Holly. — At this point so far holly is scarce. A couple of parts of cars were visible the day before Thanksgiving and a carload was distributed from here December 1. Other cars are re- ported rolling to this market and making good time. The demand for carload lots is good, indicating that other cities are not sure of a supply. Bouquet Green. — The bouquet green has been holding at from $8 to $9 per 100 pounds, with very little moving. There have been good sized sales at the former price and a little tendency on the part of some of the jobbers to let it go a few cents below the mini- mum stated above. Severe cold weather may stiffen this market but a continuance of the present mildness might bring about a drop in the price. Boxwood. — This item has begun to come in. There is some criticism on the quality. Winter Berries. — There are but few in the market and some qualities are not usable. Mistletoe. — Reports from the mistle- toe sources are for higher prices. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celerr, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley. Racush, Rutabaga, 'turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Mention title American Florist when writing Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing Braslan Large wholesale growers of ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT, RADISH, PARSNIP. PARSLEY, CELERY, ENDIVE, LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA .Company 19^3- The American Florist. 1093 Paeony Roots Assorted in five colors per 100, ¥10.00 Bleeding Heart Roots Per 100 JCi.OO Early White Roman Hyacinths 12-15) per 100, $2.25; per 1000, $18.00 Freesia Refracts alba 100 1000 ^8 toHin $0.60 $ 4.00 Spiraea, loo looo Astilboides Florlbunda $4.00 $35.a) Gladstone 6.00 4S.(io Japonlca 4.00 35.00 " compacta multUlora 5.00 40.00 Palmata 7.00 Washington 5.00 40.00 Queen Alexandra S.OO 65.00 Lily of the Valley Clumps and Pips. Will arrive soon — Prices on applicatioo. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (t 19) New York, N. Y. We Specialize in Danish Cauliflower, Cabbage and Root Seed Grown by HJALMAR HARTMANN a CO., Copenhagen, Denmark. New Zealand Garden Peas Grown by F. COOPER, Ltd., WeUlngton, N. Z. Swedish Seed Grain Grown by THE GENERAL SWEDISH SEED CO., Svaloef, §weden. These three concerns are the foremost in their line in their respective countries. Ask for Price Lists and Information. LOECHNER & CO., 1 1 Warren St., NEW YORK. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6 CO., 1218 Betz Building. PHIL /> r elpHIA, PA Catalog for the asking. Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L D. WaUer Seed Go. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds ^■gpTca°.?on Guadalupe, Cal. THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO. seed &niwers SANTA CLARA, CAL. Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. 3 S The YELLOW PAPER WHITE (Narcissus Solid d'Or) French Grown These can be forced the same as Paper Whites Special Cut Price till sold $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Wholesale Fall Catalogue of Bulbs upon request ARTHUR T. BODDINfiTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New Yorlt City Mention the American Florist when writing BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^ — ^ ^^ ^N 226-230 w. CPnWPRSFnRTHFTRA ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing ERNST BENARY Seed Merchant, ERFURT, (Germany) Wholesale Only. My new catalogue will be sent on application. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also Quoting Onion sets. Schilder Bros., ^^^ohio.^™' Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Seedsmen requiring ttie very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated En^ish Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Lan^port, Somerset, Eni^land. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and FREMONT Squasti. NEBRASKA 1094 The American Florist. Dec. 6, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., President; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg.. Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth' annual convention will be held at The Hollenden Hotel. Cleveland, O., June 24-26, 1914. Ajsr exhaustive report of the meeting of the American Pomological Society and kindred organizations at Washing- ton, D. C, November 17-22, will be found on page 1061 of this issue. Baeaboo, Wis. — M. F. Foley, presi- dent of the Great Northern Nursery Co., has purchased another tract of land adjoining his concern's property. The entire tract will be set out. Eldeidge, Ia. — R. M. C. Rohlfs of the Alta Vista Nursery has purchased 40 acres adjoining his property, pay- ing $386 an acre. The new tract will also be used for nursery purposes. Providence, R. I. — E. H. Wilson, whose fame as Asiatic explorer for the Arnold Arboretum is widespread, delivered a very interesting lecture on "Plant Hunting in Western China," at a recent meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Eucalyptus Plantations. Various species of eucalyptus have been tried in the Simla division of the Punjab, and it has been found that some can be grown by direct sowing without watering at all elevations from 2,000 to 5,000 feet. Shading in the first hot weather has been found necessary in most cases. Pour differ- ent species were tried at Lower Dharamsala at an elevation of 4,500 feet; of these the globulus and gunnii have so far shown the best results. Over 30 varieties were tried at lower elevations, but it was found that con- stant care and watering were necesv sary for the first few months. Euca- lyptus has also been successfully in- troduced in California and Florida, and Is now furnishing valuable lumber. The forest service of the United States Department of Agriculture has per- fected a special apparatus for drying eucalyptus lumber, and the invention has been given to the public. fRoti HOLLAND FAR. Dutch Laov hands To Uncle Sam her finest brands. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILh. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,030 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch. $18.00 per 100: J.IOO.00 per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per inOO. 24 to 36 inch. $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Hardy Chrysanthemums AND Japanese Anemones Field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Phloxes, Larkspurs, Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells and a general assortment of Herbaceous Per- ennials. Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing R O S E S First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Mention the American Florist when writing HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), $2.50 per 1000; 5,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Rutgerd V. van Zanten Lisse, Holland. Gladiolus: Francis King, Augusta, Bar. Hulot, Czar Peter, America, lyily Lehman, Princeps, etc. , ready for delivery in spring. Single and double Hyacinths, all sizes. Tulips andNarciSSUS, fall delivery 1914. Send list of your requirements and I will be pleased to quote prices. Address all correspondence to Rutgerd V. van Zanten Care of P. C. Kuyper S Co. 10-12 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing ]Bol3l3ii:il5: <& iVtkin^ PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION mvrrED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing GT. van WAVEREN & KRUIJFF wish to call the attention of the trade .to the fact that Mr. John van Aalst is now Manager of the Philadelphia Branch House. Mr. Louis Berger has no further connection with the firm. The offices have been removed to 200 WALNUT PLACE. Your inquiries for DUTCH BULBS are earnestly requested. Mention the American Florist when writing YOU CAN -YOU SBOULD-YOU WILL MAKE MONEY by selling to your customers this spring DORMANX ROSES for their back yards and gardens: not what Holland consigns to Department Stores and Auctions, but an extra care- fully selected grading of hardy summer into late fall flowering assortment of Hybria Tea and Rugosa Roses, in pink. rosy, crimson, scarlet, yellowish and creamy-white shades, each plant labeled, the roots mossed, tied into bundles of twelve desirable sorts, THE CASE OF 40 COLLECTIONS AT $75.00; duty paid, f. o. b. cars New York City; easily worth at retail $3.00 the collection; profit about $40.00 the case. Early orders, spring delivery, secure best pick. Next season you will want to double or treble the order. .'Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, New York 51 Barclay Street, or P. O. Box 752. Mention the American Florist when writing I9I3- The American Florist. 1095 Vaughan's Decorative and Blooming Plants for Xmas Sales. Shipped from our Greenhouses at Western Springs, Illinois. Poinsettia Fulcherrlroa. ARAUCARIA-Norfolk Island Pine. \'ery attractive plants for Xmas gifts. EXCEISA Size Pots Height Whiorls Each . Doz. 4-inch S-IO inches.... 2-3. .$0.60. .$5.50 GRACILIS 5-inch 10-12 inches.... 3.. $1.00.. $11.00 EXCELS A GLAUCA 5-inch 10-12 inches .... 2-3. . $0.75 . . $8.00 ROBUSTA COMPACTA 5-inch 12 inches.. .3-4.. $1.25.. $14.00 7-inch 18-20 inches. . .4-5. .$3.00. . $34.U0 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 2H-inch pots Doz. 60c; per 100, $4.00 3-inch pots Doz., 85c; per lUO, $6.00 4-inch pots, Ea,. 15c;Dz.,$1.50; lOO, $12.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 4-inch pots. Ea.. 15c; Dz . $1.50; 100, $10.00 ASPIDISTRA-The Iron Plant. GREEN LEAVED-At 10c per leaf. 5-in. pots; 10-12 leaves; 6-in, pots, 14-16 leaves VARIEGAT£D-At 15c per leaf. 5-in. pots, 8-10 leaves: 6-in. pots, 12-14 leaves AUCUBA JAPONICA VARIEGATA. Handsome bushy plants, 18-in., each 50c, doz. $5.00; 24-in., each 75c, doz. $8.00. AZALEAS IN BLOOM. Fine shapely plants, well set with buds and blooms. Mme. PetrlcU, double pmk; Simon Mardner, double red: Vervaeneana, double variegated; White Vervaeneana, doublevvhitc. In. in Diam. Each Doz. 12 to 14 $ 1.25 $1 2.00 14tol6 I.50 15.00 16tol8 2.25 24.00 lSto20 3.00 20to22 4.00 XMAS BEGONIAS. Ranks with tiie Poinsettia as a holiday plant. GLORY OF LORRAINE. A handsome pink with small leaves. Each Doz. 5-inch pans... $0.85 3 for $2.35 $9 00 6inch pans... 1.25 3 for 3.50 12.00 CELESTIAL' PEPPERS. Covered with bright red cone-shaped fruit. 5 inch pots, Ea. 30c; Doz. $3.00; 100 $20 00 SOLANUM MELVINI. An improvement on the Jerusalem Cherry. This variety has large oval berries 5-in. pots Each 35c; Doz. $3.75 6in. pots •■ 50c; " $5.00 CROTONS. Nicely colored plants for basket work. 4-inch pots Each 35c: Doz. $4.00 FERNS FOR ALL PURPOSES. ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM. Each Doz. Per 100 Strong 3-in. pots $0.15 $1.50 $12.00 ASSORTED FERNS for Dishes. A choice assortment, our selection of varieties. Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 214-inch $0.50 $3.50 $30.00 BOSTON FERNS. Ours are all pot-grown and bushy, well furn- ished with fronds from the pot up, and are not to be compared with the cheap long drawn up stock lifted from the bench. Size Pots Each Doz. Per 100 3-inch $0.15 $1.25 $ 8.00 4-inch 25 2.50 20.00 5-inch 40 4.50 35.00 6-inch 75 8.00 60.00 7-inch 1.00 lO.dO 75.00 Sinch 1.25 14.00 100.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Handsome plants, striped green and white. 4-inch, Each $0.60 3 for $1.65 Doz. $6.00 7-inch, ■■ 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana. KENIIA BELMOREANA. Size Pot Leaves Height Each Doz. 5 inch 5-6 18 in. $0.75 $ 8.00 6-inch 6 22-24 in, 1.50 17.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA-Made Up. Size No. of Plants Height Each 6-inch 3 24-28 in. $2.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size Pot Leaves Height Each Doz. 6-inch 5 6 .30-32 $1.50 $17.00 7-inch 6-7 36-40 3. O 10-inch 6-7 60 8.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA-Made Dp. Size Pot No. of Plants Height Each 7-inch 3 28 30 inches $2.50 7-inch 3 .■(0-34 inches 3 00 8-inch' 3-4 34 38 inches 4.00 10 in. Tub 3 70-74 inches 15.00 POINSETTIAS-"The" Xmas Plants. The large, handsome red bracts and bright §^reen leaves make a beautiful contrast. bize Pot 5-inch 6-incli 7-inch 8-inch 10-inch No. Plants 3 3 4 5 6 Each $0.75 1.00 1.50 200 3.00 Doz. $ 8.00 10.00 15.00 22.00 32.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENI. Undoubtedly the finest palrafor house deco- ration. Hardy and graceful. All specimen plants. Size Pot Height Spread Each 7-lnch 20-22-in. 22-24 $2.50 8-inch 22-24in. 24-28 4.00 Above Prices Subject to Stock Being Unsold on Receipt of Order. Chicago VaUghail's Seed Store New York GET OUR FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." IT OFFERS EVERYTHING. J. E. Meredith, Pres. C. W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE :: ILLINOIS SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemoms Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, SJ?v??o^£ I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 3 and Market Gardeners. ;-: 3 Christmas Nunilier Next ffeek. " ^^- ^- 1096 The American Florist. Dec. 6, It will pay you to keep in touch with Silver Gilt Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. GORGEOUS In A CLASS BY ITSELF. Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, Go and See it Growing. Pacific States: MARTIN £c FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon. Eastern States: H. M. WEISS fie SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; BOiSlOO rate— Per 1000, $100.00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. Gladiolus Bulbs Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them SEE THE BOOK OF euDioius By Maihew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Robert Crnig Co... ?^» PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49ih Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r. O. Berlin, N. J. WilUamstown June, N. J. DECOBATIVE PLAWTS These goods are in First-Class Condition and ready for immediate shipment. Boston Ferns, Harrisii Type, 5-in 35c each, $4.20 per doz. " " " " 6-in 50c each, $6.00 per doz. " " " " 7-in ; 75c each, $9.00 per doz. " " " " 8-in $1.00 each, $12.00 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each, $15. Ou and $18 00 per doz. " •' 7-in 2.00 each, $24.00 per doz. Pandanus VeitChii, 6-in 75c each, $9.00 per doz. " " 6-in $1.25 and $1.50 each, $12.00 and $15.00 per doz. " " 7-in $2.00 each, $24 00 per doz. Dracaena TerminaliS, 4-in 35c and 50c each, $4.20 and $6.00 per doz. " " 5-in 60c and 75c each, $7.00 and $9.00 per doz, P. S. Randolph & Sons, Stanton Ave. and McKee St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Immediate Delivery 60 cents each. Well set with flower buds. Manetti Stocks for Grafting English or French Grown No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000, 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, 8.50 per 1000, 5000 for 40.00 Pot-grown Lilacs, Marie Legraye, These are of our own erowing and we confidently recommend them as superior to imported slock. We tested some of them last winter along with imported plants. Those of our own growing were better furnished with flowers and were more shapely, well balanced, plants. For Miniature Christmas Trees, ""^T^^^'f^letWAfl^'. IV2-2 fest, $7.00 per 100. These are especially nice, shapely, well-furnished trees from nursery rows. Will be cut off above the ground or, if wanted for pot or tubs, will be dug with the roots, provided orders reach us before the ground freezes. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York state Panama for 1914 Every list of Gladiolus should include this magnificent Pink. Nothing else just like it, and it is here to stay. For Headquarters Stock write to The Perkins-King Co., West Mentor, Ohia 19^3- The American Florist. 1097 Our Philadelphia Pink Carnation Is Without Question The Grandest Variety in Sight Today. The following letter from an expert Carnation grower In Massachusetts speaks for Itself: FRANK P PUTNAM LCASANT view GAODCNS NORTH TEWKSBuOv ill/l2 .9.^. Mr. Robert W. Rahaley, Michigan Cut Flower Co. Detroit. Michigan, Dear Sir: I am Just in receipt of the box of Philadelphia blooms, kindly sent me on 10th inst. They came through in fine order, apparently as fresh as if cut yesterday. I am greatly pleased with the color and splendid character of the flower and its sturdy habit, and look forward with pleasure to receiving the 2500 rooted cuttings, for which you have ray order. Thanking you for your courtesy in forwarding these blooms, and wishing yoj the great success which I feel that Philadelphia warrants. I beg to remain, ■ BP Very truly yo and the foQowing from Mr. W. Wells from far away England : "They are doing extremely well. The petals push clear out of the calyx, so that they won't split. It is the prettiest pink we have, and altogether I like it the best of any pink." (Five weeks later). "I must say I like the flower and plants immensely. They improve every day." But seeing is believing, come to Detroit and_ see for yourself. 30,000 perfect plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of the Philadelphia Pink Carnation will surpass your own expectations. Order now. Prices: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2500 at $95.00 per lOOO; 5000 at $90.00 per 1000. 9* tS* & Co 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. NOW ON HAND Gladstone $1.25 $9.00 Queen Alexandra 1.50 11.00 Floribunda 1.00 7.00 Japonica 75 5.00 Lilium Giganteum - - 7-9 in. (300 to case) $7,00 $60.00 8-9 in. (2B0 to case) .'.;... 8.50 75 00 A. Henderson & Co. 369 River Street CHICAGO Miscellaneous Stock for Florists. Asparagus Plumosus— 2H-in. bushy, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagns Sprengerii— Heavy 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Pot Grown Hydrangeas- Fine 6 in. pot plants, 5 to6 shoots, following sorts; Bouquet Rose, Bright pink. La Lorraine, Large flowered, deep pink. Louis MoulUere, White. Mme. Maurice Hamar, Pale pink, extra tine, Souv. de Mme Cliautard, Early easily forced pink. Vicomtesse de Vlbraye, Pink, very free, 40c each, $4.50 per dozen, Kentia Forsteriana— Heavy made-up plants; grand stock for sale or decorating. Each 7-in, tub, 3 plants in a tub, 35-in. high. . $3.00 36-40 in. high 3.50 8-in. 40-44 in, " 4.00 44-48 in. " 5.00 48-54 in. " 6,00 Adlantum— Glory of Mordrecht, fide 5-inch pot plants, bushy, $4.50 per dozen. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, .... Ohio 1098 The American Florist. Dec. 6, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W. J. Ritterscamp, Princeton. Ind., Pres- ident; H. J. Thompson, Attleboro. Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky.. Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914. LAND about Chicago suitable for onion sets rents at $10 per acre or more. WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. — Almon M. Stevens has built a new greenhouse, 22x25 feet, in which he will grow veg- etables for nearby markets. POTATOES will be the chief subject of discussion at the meeting of the state board of agriculture and the New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Trenton, December 10-12. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables, Chicago, December 1. — Mushrooms, 30 cents to 50 cents per pound; let- tuce, 35 cents, small boxes; cucumbers, 75 cents to $2.75 per box of two dozen; tomatoes, $2.00 to $3.75 per case; rad- ishes, 30 cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches. New York, November 29. — Cucum- bers, $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen; mush- rooms, 50 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound; lettuce, 75 cents to $1.50 per 2-box strap; radishes, $1.50 to $2.50 per 100 bunches. The Potato-Tuber Moth. The potato-tuber moth, which has heretofore confined its worst depreda- tions to California, where it is known as the worst of all the potato pests, has now spread to parts of Washing- ton and Texas and threatens an inva- sion of adjoining states. The moth, which is small and of a gray color, lays its eggs on the leaves or other parts of the plant, and the minute caterpillars bore beneath the surface of the leaves or into the potato skin, mining and devouring as they go. The pest is quite widespread abroad and more so in this country than was formerly suspected. It also feeds on egg plant and tobacco, but its effect is not so disastrous as on the potato. It has, naturally enough, considering the nature of its operations, been found hard to deal with and prevent- ive measures, here as elsewhere, are much better than an attempt to cure where the pest is established. Clean methods of cultivation are especially important. All infested potato plants and solanaceous weeds must be de- stroyed. Everything possible of this nature should be burned and it is a good plan to turn hogs or sheep in to destroy the remnants. Crop rotation is valuable also. Fumigation of in- fested tubers with bisulphid of carbon or hydrocyanic-acid gas is the best remedy yet found. It should be re- membered that hydrocyanic-acid gas must be used only in a specially con- structed gas-tight fumigator. The dan- ger from the bisulphid of carbon is the possibility of explosion, and a lighted lantern or cigar, or fire of any kind, must not be brought near. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Cultare Mushroom Span Substitution of cheaper erade< i« thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upoD re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage, Addres* Trade Marie. American SbawnCcSt. Faul.Mimi Mention the American Florist when writing WRITE Geo. A. Kuhl Wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cherries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettlas, etc. GEO. A. KUHL. - Pekin, Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty hours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, S12.50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, UNCASTER. PI A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c: 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in., $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per lOO, Rex Begonia 2H-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES' S^^°S' Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas. . . Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz , or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per % oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Gladiolus Bulbs Liiyof the Valley Pips Best Home-Grown Bulbs For Florist's Forcing First Size. Per 1000 America, $17.00 Mrs. Francis King, 18.00 Chicago White, - 40.00 Dutch Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing First Size. America, 3000 for Per 1000 $ 8.50 25.00 Baby Gladiolus Blushing Bride, The Bride, Peach Blossom, Per 1000 $5.00 5.00 8.00 • Selections from Best Fields in North Germany For Early and Late Forcing (Immediate Delivery) Per 1,000, - $16.00 Spiraea Clumps We offer you the advantage of personally bought stock, both in quality and price. Large clumps which have large plump eyes. The only kind that will give satisfac- tion when forced. p^^ ^^^ Gladstone, - - $ 8.50 Queen Alexandra, - 10.00 Floribunda, 6.00 Japonica, - - 5.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, New York. 19^3- The American Florist. 1099 Prepare for Christmas! Chrysanthemums have proven a failure, so you should make up your loss and fill up your houses with Christmas Plants. More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indica for Xnias. Our uow crop just arrived froui Client, Belgium: 86 cases of the best. No joke about it when I say that our AzaleaS are the best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 25 years ago. They have kept their foliage, are full of buds and of good shape. FERNS, FERNS, FERNS. There is nothing like a fern. A jo\ forever. 0, what a sight! Every hole and corner fulll What is nice to match a Christmas tree and Araucaria and the beautiful greenings at Christ- mas Day? .'\nswer; Like the laurel, the emblem of ."America, so is a beautiful fern, witli its everlast- ing green fronds (leaves), the emblem of peace, freedom and joy in every housheold, the lich and the poor, .'\t small expense everybody can afford to buy one. No joke! It is the pride of your home. Just think of your dear children! What did they do in the summer time? They gathered ferns in the woods and brought them home as a token of love and affection to father and mother, sisters and brothers, and made all their surround- ings happy. We have known of this great demand for living ferns on Christmas Day, and therefore were not idle in raising a big stock of these ferns. NO trash. We leave the sale of this kind of stock to some other parties. We have only the best, such as Scotti, Whitmani, Scholzell, Boston, Harrisii and Giatrasi, .SH- 6 and 7 in. pots. 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c: and bushel basket sizes at $1,00, Smithi, the beautiful lace fern, 4-in, pot, 25c; ^M-^V, in. pot, 30c and 40c. 6-in. pans, Pterls Wilsoni and Mayil, Alba Lineata, big stock, 2Sc, .^Oc and 35c, 6-in, pans. Aspidium Tsussimense, with Cocos Weddeliana in center, 40c andSOc. Neph. Cordata Compacta, 3-in,, 15c. Dish Ferns, assorted. 2)4-inch, $4,00 per 100. 3-inch. $6.00 per 100, ^^Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you, 6 in. pans filled with Pteris Wllsoni. Alba Lineata or Tsussemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. 7 in. as big as a bushel basket, 75c; of any fern. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., 6c: 4-in , $10,00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2Vi-'mz\y. $3.00 per 100; 4- in., 10c. AZALEAS. All Show Color. 6-in. ."l/alea pol pans, witli Begonia Gloirc do Lorraine, one Poinsettia in center. 50c. For Xmas we have Vervaeneana, (double variegated rose); White Vervaeneana, (fine double large flowering, white); Simon Mardner, (double pink); Deutche Perle, (fine double white): Phar- ailde Mathllde, (double variegated). Price, 75c, $1.00 $1.25 to $1.50. Mme. retrick, one of the earliest double pink variety and one cf the rarest. 75c, $1,00, $1,25 $1.50. Easter variety, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, one of the best doutsle pink standard varieties (have 5000 of this): Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double variegated); Niobe, (double white); De Schryveriana, (double variegated): Apollo, (double red): Deutche Perle and others. Prices, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1,00, $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press ot India, John Severlinfi, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, Vervaeneana. Deutche Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give full value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. Cyclamen, best strain, 5and5^^ in., 35c, 40c, 50c: 6-in,, 75c, Poinsettias, large 4 in,, lSc,20c to 2Sc: 5 in,, 30c, Hydrangea, pot grown French varieties, bright red and white, 5 in, pots, 35c, 40c, 50c. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, 514, 6, 7, 8 in,, very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c to 7Sc and $1,00. Cineraria Hybrids, our so well known strain, 214 in. pots. $5.00 per 100: 3 in., 7c. Vinca Variegata, for stock, etc. large runners, 4 inch. 10c, Best White Geraniums, double, for stock, only 7c. Kentia Belmoreana, single, 5M in., pots. 35c to 40c: single, 5H to 6-in, pots, 60c, 75c to$l,00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy, 5 in. pots 35c, 40c, ,50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c. 2Sc. PALMS, Kentia Forsteriana, 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in, high, 35c to 50c: 5^2 in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7 in. pots, 30, 35 to 40 in. high, $1,00, $1,25, $1,50 to $2,00, 7-in. pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 in. pots combinaiion. made up of 3 plants, 25 in. high, 35c to 50c. Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in, high, $1.00, Just arrived from Belgium, Kentia Fosteriana, 65 to 70,inches in height, $5.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, 15c, 18c, 20c: 4-in,, 25c. ^'" LOOK ! We have a new Jerusalem Cherry, 6-in. pans. Egg-shaped berries. Solanum Capsicastrum Melvini, dwarf, robust, short and bushy, full of berries, 35c, 50c. Poinsettias, 5H in. pots, branched, 30c; 6-in, Azalea pots wiih edge of 4 Asparagus Plumosus, medium height, 35c; 9 in. Azalea pans. 3 plants in a pan, edge of Asparagus Plumosus, 75c to $1,00. We have a house of Poinsettias. English and Hardy Ivy, 3 plants in 3 in. pots, hardy runners, only $5.00 per 100. Primula Obconlca and Primula Chinesis. 4 in. 10c: 5 in., 20c: 6-in, pans (Azalea pans), 1 Poinset- tia in center, edge of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, very beautiful, only 50c per pan. Ficus Elastica, (Rubbers), 5H in. to 6 in,, 35c. 40c to 50c. 4-in., 2Sc, IvOOk: I Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. lO well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. Araucarias grow best in cool weather; buy them now while they are cheap and weather permits safe shipment. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913 importation. 3, 4 and 5 tiers: 5, 5H and 6-inch pots. 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 50c, 60c and 75c. To grow on will yield a good profit for you if pushed for Xmas. 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in. high, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6-in. pots $1.25 to $1.50. Begonia Zulu King, 2^ in. pots, 2, 3. 4 plants in a pot, $5,00 per 100, We have a house of the finest Begonia Gloire de Lorraine in the country, 5^i, 6 in, pots, 50c, 75c, $1.00. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 6 in. pans, made up of Vi doz, plants, very attractive, sells like hot cakes, 35c per pan; 6 in. pans Glorie de Lorraine, made up. one medium size Poinsettia in center, $5.00. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is getting scarce. Our Inmlnosa can't be beat: beautiful bright red, big bushes, in bloom. 1-arge 4-in , 20c: medium 4- in., 15c: 5V'2-in.,25c to 3Uc, very large this year. Begonia Luminosa, 2 in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 514 in. in bloom, large plants, 25c: 4 in., 10c to 15c: 3-in. $7.00 per 100. Rhododendrons, 25 to 30 in. high, 18 to 20 buds to a plant, $1.00, $1,25. $1,50. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELPHIA, PA. TABLE FERNS I % BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES % t^ Fine plants from 2Vi-inch pots. ^ $3,50 per 100; $30,00 per 1000, S 500 or more at 1000 rate. ;-: fc ,. Cash W.n;;g,OEDER. ? I FRANK OECHSLIN | \ 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ^ AMERICAN FLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAY. AZALEAS Fine plants on hand now for immediate shipping. Write us. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Mflwaukee, Wis. iioo The American Florist. Dec. 6. Chrysanthemum Slock Plants The Best Commercial Varieties. Send for our complete list. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee Chrysanthemums and Fertilene Elmer D. Smitli & Co., 'S^ CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Snininerdale Avenue, CHICAGO . . - ■ ILLINOIS Francisco Delgado Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of orchids. Prices quoted upon application. Bogota (Ghapinero) Colombia ORCHIDS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. DAIUEDOUZE BROS. FLORISTS Lenox and Troy Aves., BROOKLYN, : N, Y. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, ■ CONN. MATCHLESS Winner of Two Gold Medals. Do Not Fail to get in your order early for MstChleSS, the New Commercial White carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non-bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. A t the Cleveland Show, Matchless was awarded First Prize for best loO white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class— twenty-one vases in all being shown. -:- -:- -:- -:- ORDERS BOOKED HOW FOR FEBRUARY DELIVERY. ( All stock sold to February 1st.) Price for rooted cuttings: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. (ORIGINATORS) Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. Queens, New York Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Per 100 PRIMROSES Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close out, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Plumosus, 214-iu. pots.. 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeitcheil,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 50 —Cash— Jos. H. Cunningham, '''^hY^"' Mention tHe American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof, Craig aod Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. Ttae Home Correspondence School OcDt. A. F., Sprintfield. Mass. PROF. BEAL. Mention the American Florist when writing GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED. Mixed $2.S0 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.00 Lettuce, Grand Rapids.- " " 1.00 "10,000 8.50 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 2-in per 100, 2.00 Marguerite, Mrs. F.Sanders, 2-in.... '■ " 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant, 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing '913- The American Florist. 1101 Best New Carnation for 1914 Peerless Pink WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE :Besi1: lOO I>ax*k: I^lnls:. 01exrela.xid ®lio^v\r. CONSIDERED the best all around commercial dark pink grown. The only dark pink that does not turn blue when old. PeerleSS Pillk is the most productive carnation grown. 40 blooms per plant per season is a fair average. Clean, upright grower, absolutely free from disease. All cuttings guaranteed strong, well rooted. Ready January 1, 1914. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. THE HERALD Three Years the Best 100 blooms, Red or Scarlet at the November Flower Shows. The HERALD haS made ^OOdwith the growers. Rooted cuttings ready January 1st. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street, (A. T. PYFER, Mgr.) . CHICAGO. $4.00 per 100 Must dispose of them at once. Exceptional oppor- tunity to secure extra fine strong field-grown stock below cost. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Chrysanthemums Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ing standard varieties. Write for prices. F. F. SCHEEL, ^''T'"^ KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Stock Plants of Chrysanthemoms LARGE CLUMPS White Bonnaffon, YeUow Bonnaffon> Halliday, Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific- $3.00 per 100. Enguehard, Wells' Pink, Nagoya, Chrysolora. $3.60 per 100. Special prices on larger quantities. 100,000 PRIVET 18 to 24-in and 2 to 3 feet, also Ivarge Privet, 4 to 5 and 6 to 6 feet. 50,000 Specimen Shrubs, 5 years old, twice transplanted. 200, OuO other shrubs. Prices on application. The Elizabeth Nursery Company Elizabeth, N. J. ORCHIDS Flowering Cattleya Labiata in sheath for December. Shipped in or out of pots. Fine stock, splendid condition; order now. Shipped at once. vve sell no flowers. Also orders taken for all varieties, spring delivery. Freeman Orchid Co. G. L Freeman. Manager. FALL RIVER, MASS. SPECIAL PRICES. WE NEED ROOM. With liberal extras. Mail your orders today. Per 100 1000 2mn. Chinese Primroses,30 vara. mix.$3.L0 $25.00 3V2 in. " " in bud and bloom 7.00 65.00 2V5 in. Primula Obconicas,(ancy mix. 2.50 22.50 3'2in. " '■ in bud and bloom 5 25 50.00 2H in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 2.25 20.00 3Hin. " excellent stock 5.00 45.00 31^ in. Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow 6.50 60,00 2H in. Marguerites, white and yellow. 2.50 22 50 2V2in. " Mrs Sanders 3.00 25.00 2H in. Double Alyssum, for cut flowers. 2.50 22.50 2ii in. Asp. Plumosus.iji'-e plants 3.00 25.00 3 in. " •' " " 6.00 55.00 2Hin. " Sprengeri, excellent stock. 2.50 22.50 2Hin Smilax, I arste plants 2,25 20.00 4 in. Begonia, flowering, several kinds.10.00 90 00 4 in. Cyclamens, choice mixed 10.00 95.00 ZVi in. Violet Plants, Maria Lousia and Lady Campbell .....:.. 3.25 30.00 S^-^ in. Violet Plants. Princess of Wales. 4.00 35.00 Calla Lilies, from pots 8.00 .... Pansy Plants, choicest mixed 3.50 Field grown Vinca Variegited and Green 4 50 40 00 15 000 Ferns to close out in 5 varieties at 10c, 12Hc and 15c each. Try some. 1200 Scottii and Roosevelt Ferns, large and ex: cellent stock, 20c and 25c each. Araucaria Excelsa, at 60c. 75c and $1.00 each. 21i in. Geraniums, Nutt. Poitevine, Viand, Grant, Buckner, Montmore, etc, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per lOnO. IVi in. Heliotropes, white, light and dark blue, $2.75 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. And abundance of other stock. Correspondence solicited, ■ |^__— I Dmuam Wholesale Florist, AlOnZO ill Di yail) Washington, n. j. Mention the American Florist when writinQ ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THEGONIRD&JOHESGOm West Grove, Peiuia. 1102 The American Florist. Dec. 6, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The. . . .1112 Allen J K 1085 Alpha Floral Co.... 1087 American Spawn Col098 AmlingE CCo 1081 Anderson S A 1087 AngermuellerG H.1082 AphineMfgCo IIOS Archias Floral Co.. 1090 Aschmann Godfrey. 1099 Atlanta Floral Co. ..1088 Bassett&Washburnl076 Batavia Greenhouse Co 1081 Baur Window Glass Co 1110 Bayersdorfer H 1086 Beaven E A 1086 Begrerow's 1C88 Benary Ernst 1093 BergerBros 1083 BerningH G 1082 Bertermann BrosCol088 Blackistone Z D...1089 Bobbink & Atkins. .1094 BoddingtonAT ....1093 Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJ B Co 1087 BolgianoJ&Sons... II Bowe M A 1087 Bragg Ross 1087 Bramley & Son ....1090 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 1092 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 1088 Brown Alfred] Seed Co 1092 Brown Bros & Co.. 1090 BrunsHN 1071 Bryan Alonzo J 1101 Buchbinder Bros. ..1111 Buckbee H W 109J Budlong J A 1081 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co., 1095 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 1086 California Florists.. 1090 Camp Conduit Co ..1112 Carney Co The 1083 Chicago Carn Co I 1081 1101 Chicago House Wrecking Co 1112 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clark's Sons David. 1089 Clay & Son 1108 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 1089 Conard & Jones Co.llOl Cooke Geo H 1087 Cotsonas Geo & Co.1086 Cottage Gardens CoUOO Cowee W J 1112 Coy H C Seed Co... II Craig RobtCo 1096 CritchellC E 1083 Cunningham Jos H.llOO Dailledouze Bros. ..1100 DardsChas 1088 DayJas 1086 Deamud J B CoI077 1080 Delgado Francisco. 1100 Denaiffe & Son 1092 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co HI Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & Keen mo Dillon J L 1100 Doege EdwCo I Dorner F & Sons ... 1098 DreerHA HI 1112 Duerr Chas A 1090 Dunlop John H 1089 Edwards Fold Box,1102 Elizabeth Nursery ^CoThe 1101 Emmans Geo M 1098 Erne & Klingel 1079 Eyres H G 1089 Felix & Dykhuis...l094 Fish Henry Seed Co.. 1093 Fisher Peter 1096 Florists' Hail Assn 1110 Foley Greenhouse „Mfg Co till FordM C 1085 Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 1100 Freeman Mrs J >B... 1090 Freeman Orchid CollOl FreresDE 1081 Froment H E 1085 GalvinThosF 1089 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co nil GasserJ M Co 1089 Geny Bros 1090 Giblin&Co 1102 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chaplinelll2 Grand Rapids Floral Co 1090 Grimm & Gorly .. . .1088 GudeBros 1088 Guttman & Raynor Inc 1085 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 1094 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Haven Seed Co Thel093 Heacock JosCo....ll01 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John G & Sonl087 Henderson A & Co. 1097 Herr Albert M 1098 Herrmann A 1110 Hess &Swoboda... 1090 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill O Nursery Co.. 1094 Hitchings & Co ....1109 HoerberBros 1081 Hoffmeister Flo Co. 1083 Holm & Olson 1088 Holton &HunkelCo 1068 1082 Home Cor School. . . 1100 Hooker HM Co.... IV Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurS Edgar F II IgoeBros 1102 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 1110 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins. .1096 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 1076 Joy Floral Co 1090 Kasting WFCo .1 1083 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B..1090 Kellogg Geo M..«. 1089 Kelway & Son 1093 Kennicott Bros 1081 Kervan Co The 1085 Kessler WA 1085 Kift Robt 1089 Kimberlin Seed Co The 1093 King Construct Co. 1110 Kohr AF Ill Komada Bros 1111 Kramer IN & Son. .1110 Krier Nick Boiler Works 1112 Kroeschell Bros Co . 11 U Kruchten John 1081 Kuehn C A 1082 KuhlGeo A 1098 Kyle &Foerster....l081 LaCrosse Floral Co.1088 Lager &Hurrell.... 1100 Laodreth Seed Co.. II Lange A 1087 Lea Henry L 1086 Leborius JJ 1087 Leedle Floral Co ...1098 Lehman Bros 1110 Leistner Oscar 1081 Leonard Seed Co. ..1093 Loechner & Co ....1093 London Flower Shpl088 Lord & Burnham CollU McCallum Co 1083 McConnell Alex.... 1087 McGee Walters., ..1108 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 1087 Maon Otto II Matthewson J E....1088 May&CoLL 1087 MeconiPaul 1085 Memphis Flower Shop 1090 Meredith The Flow- er & Veg Co 1095 Mette Henry 1098 Mever John C Thread Co 1086 SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best, last lorever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, ^ and J4, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs, for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Peiui Ave., near Highland, Pittsburg, Pa. Milwaukee Boiler Co 1108 Moninger J C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 1085 Morehead.Mfg Co.. .1112 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MuUanphy Florists.1090 Muller Adolph 1094 Murray Samuel 1088 Myers Florist 1090 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1102 New England Nur- series 1094 N y Cut Flower Ex.1085 Nicholas John S... .1090 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1108 Niessen Leo Co 1083 Oechslin Frank 1099 Ostertag Bros 1089 PalezPaul M 1090 Palmer W J &Son .1088 Park Floral Co 1088 Peacock Dahlia Farms 1096 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Pennock-MeehanGol085 Pennthe Florist.... 1088 Perkins-KingCoThel096 Peters & Reed Poty III Peterson J A &Son, 1070 Phillips Bros 1090 Pierson AN (Inc).. 1100 Pierson FR Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1092 Pillsbury IL 1102 Podesta&Baldocchil089 Poehlmann Bros Co 1073 1074 1075 PoUworth C C Co ..I 1082 1089 1099 1100 Portland Flower Store 1089 Pulverized Manure Co 1108 QuakerCity Machine Works 1102 Raedlein Basket Co 1080 Randall A L Co.... 1078 Randolph & Mc Clements. ...1088 1102 Randolph PS & Sons 10% Rawlings Elmer 1100 Ready Reference. ..1103 Reed & Keller 1112 Regan Ptg House. ..1102 Reid Edw 1083 Reinberg Geo 1081 Reinberg Peter 1077 Rice Bros 1082 Rice Co. M 1085 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 1090 Rohnert Waldo II Rolker Aug & Sons. 1094 RoutzahnSeed Co . II Rusch G&Co 1082 SaakesO C 1089 Saltford'Flowr Shopl090 Schaeffer & Buden- berg Mfe Co IV ScheelFF 1101 SchilderBros 1093 Schiller, the Florist, 1090 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter .W& Son. 1102 SchlingMax 1088 Schmidt J C 1094 Schultheis Anton... 1072 Schwake Chas & Col084 Scott John 1100 Scully Steel & Iron Co nil Sharp Partridge & Co 1110 Sheridan Walter F. 1085 Siebrecht George C1085 Simmons & Son 1088 Situation & Wants.. 1067 Skidelsky S S & Co 1093 1097 Smith AW &Co... 1089 SmithED&Co 1100 Smith & Hemenwaylll2 Smith Henry 1090 Smith Wm C 1082 Smith W&T Co... I Stoothoff H ACo...nil Storrs &Harrison . . .1097 Stumpp Geo M 1089 Sunlight Double Glass Sash 1109 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1112 Syracuse PotteryCo III Texas Seed & Floral Co 1087 Thorburn J M & Col093 TottyCbasH 1100 Traendly & Schenckl085 Trepel CC 1087 Trimble W E Grhs Co 1081 United Refrigerator & Ice Machine CollU Van Waveren Gt. & Kruijff 1094 Van Zanten Rutgerd V 1094 VaughanIA L-&Co.l077 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 1079 1086 1095 1098 1112 Vick's Sons James. .1101 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Virgin U J 1090 Wagner Park Cons. 1112 Walker FA & Co..lC90 Wallace FD 1102 Waller The L D Seed Co 1093 Ward&Co. R M... II Wax Bros 1088 Weber Fred C 1089 WeberFH 1090 Weiland&Risch...l081 Welch Bros Co 1083 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 1093 Wietor Bros...l07S 1081 Wilmore W WJr ..1086 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 1082 WittboldGCo.1087 1091 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 1090 Wood Bros 1095 Woodruff SD&Son II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L&Co.. .1085 Young John 1084 Young Sam 1086 Young & Nugent. .1C87 Zech & Mann. 1079 1081 Ziska Jos 1081 No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiier BEFORE * """' AFTER 422 Main St., Sprin^ield, Mass. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH ORASE.. See Onr Cfttalogac, iSmS*^ 6IBLIN & UO., Utica, N. Y. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day. I Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. Bn- dorsed by all the I^eading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befor* ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guarintewl A IGOEBROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. T. « 1 / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / k DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trada 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK FLOIRJAN D.'WALLACE Sli)RANC:SERV!£i INSURANCE EXCHAN6E BUILDING FmONE WABASH 3AO CHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended wltli Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't fet alongr without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY Galestrard.ni. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ODR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. ^ EV AIRS' Improved ^ Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloe Onaker City Mactiine Works Riclunond, Ind. 19^3- The American Florist. 1103 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AMPELOPSIS, AMPELOPSIS VBITCHII. BOSTON ivy. All transplanted. 3-yr.. 2 to 3 ft. top, very heavy, $7.00 per 100; 18 to 24-ln. top, heavy roots. ?5.00 per 100, ?40.00 per 1000; short tops, heavy roots, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 2-yr., 216 to 4 ft. tops, $G.0O per 100; 2 to 3 ft., strong, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000; 18 to 24-in.. good, 50 for $2.00— by mall; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 by express. All well graded. Strong rooted plants. Packed free. CHARLES BLACK, HIGHSTOWN, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Arancarlas. excelsa. 4-in., 8-10 Ins. high, 2-3 whorls, 60c each: $5.50 per doz. Gracilis. 5-in., 10-12 ins. high, 3 whorls, $1 each; $11 per doz. Excelsa glauca, 5-in., 10-12 ins. high, 2-3 whorls, 75c each; $8 per doz. Robusta Com- pacta, 5-tn., 12 ins. high, 3-4 whorls, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 7-in., 18-20 ins. high, 4-5 whorls, $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucaria excelsa, 3, 4 and B tiers, 5, 5% and 6-inch pots, 12. 14, 16, 18 and 20 Inches high, 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c, and 76c each; 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 inches, $1 to $1.50 each. Ro- bnsta Compacta, 6-in., $1.25 to fl.SO. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarias, excelsa, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 5-ln., 3-4 tiers, $9 per doz.; e-in., $11. Excelsa com- pacta, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wltthold Co., 737 Bncklngham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Excelsa. Glauca and Compacta, 75e. to $1.50 each; $1 to $2 each; $1 to $2.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria excelsa, e-in. pots, $1.50; e^^-in., $2 to $2.50. Anton Schulthels, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Ennkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2%-in. pots, 60e per doz.; $4 per 100; 3-in., 85c per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-ln.. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Sprengeri. 4-in., 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Scaudens de- flexus, 8-in., 50c each. Sprengeri, baskets, ex- tra large, $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Plage, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in,, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in,, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1000, Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2V,-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. 6c; 4-in., $10 per 100. Spren- geri, 214-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Sprengeri, -heavy, 4-in., $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O, Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $3; 4-in. Strong, $12.50. Plumosus, 8-ln., $6; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in,, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Alon- to J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosiis, 2Vi-inch, $2 per 100. Tos. H. Cunningham. Delanv^re, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmahs, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, $3 per doz.; green, 5-in., 35c each; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c; plants, 75c up. Variegated, 15c per leaf; plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Aspidistras, green, 10c per leaf; 5-inch pots, 10-12 leaves; 6-in, pots, 14-16 leaves. Varie- gated, 15c per leaf; 5-inch. 8-10 leaves; 6-in., ■ 12-14 leaves. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cliicago and New York. Aspidistras, 10 to 15 leaves, variegated, 15c. per leaf; green, 10c. per leaf. Poehlmami Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. III. Aspidistras, green and variegated, $1 to $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Aspidistras. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucuba Japonica variegata, 18-in.. 50c each; $5 per doz.; 24-in., 75c each; $8 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Aucubas, full of berries, $1.50 to $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Acubas, $1 to $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. AZALEAS. Azaleas, Vervaeneana, 12-in., 75? each; 14-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 26-ln., $4. Mme. Petrick, 12-in., $1; 16-in,, $1.50; ' 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckhaute, 12-in., 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-ln., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in., $1.76. Niobe, 12-in., 75o; 14-ln., $1; le-in,, $1.25; 26-ln., $4. Van der Cruyssen, 14-in;, $1; le-in., J1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in., $1.75; 22-in., $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Azaleas in bloom. Mme. Petrick, Simon Mard- ner, Vervaeneana. White Vervjeneana, 12-14 in. diam., $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 14-16 diam.. $1.50 each; $15 per doz.; 16-18 diam., $2.25 each; $24 per doz.; 18-20 in. diam.. $3 each; 20-22 diam., $4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Azaleas, Vevceneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Empress of India, De Schryveriana, Si- mon Mardner, Llewellyn, Niobe, 12-14-in,, $7.50 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16-in., $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Azalea indica, Vervaeneana. Simon Mardner. Deutsche Perle. Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana, Niobe. full of buds, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas, perfect shaped plants, all sizes from 50c to $10 each. Anton Schulthels, 316 19th St., College Point, N, Y. Azaleas, red, variegated, pink and white, $1 to $2 each. Holton & Himkel Co., 462 Milwau- kee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Azaleas, all sizes, from 75c. to $4. Speci- mens. $5 to $10. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. ^^_ Azaleas, fine plants; immediate shipment. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, 12-14 stem, 18-in. crown, $4 each; g ft. stem, 12-in. crown, $4; 2 ft. stem, 18-in. crown, $5; 1 ft. stem, 24-26-in. crown, $6; 3 ft., 20-22-ln. crown, $6; 3 ft. stem, 26-in. crown, $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS, LORRAINE, flue plants in bloom, full and bushy, 5-in., 40c and 50c each; 6-In,, 60c and 75c each. Begonia Cincinnati, 4-in., 35c; 5-in., 50c and 75c; 6-in., $1 and $1.60 each. Fine plants In bud and bloom. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 2%-in. pots, $20 per 100; 4-in., $40 per 100; 5-in., $75 to $100 per 100; 6-in., $1 and $1.50 each; 7-in., $2 and .$2.50 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, McHenry ave. , Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100; 4-in.. 10c and 15c. Zulu King, 2H-ln., $5 per 100. Gloire de Lorraine, 6% and 6-iu., 50c to $1. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, 5-in. pans, 85e each; 3 for $2.35; $9 per doz.; 6-in. pans. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Luminosa, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; fine stock for Christmas. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Begonia Lorraine, 6 and 7-ln. pots, in full bloom, $1 to $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Rex Begonias, 2%-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. j\ Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ~ BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9-inch, 200 to case, $15 per case; Lil. Giganteum, cold storage, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $18 per case; new crop, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, .$15.75 per case. Longl- florum Multiflorum, 7-9-inch, 300 to ease, $1S per case. Candidum, 20-22 ctm., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctm., $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 14 ctm., $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11-15 ctm., 2,000 to case, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Freesias, French grown, mammoth, %-in., up, $7.50 per 1,000. Bermuda buttercup oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Spanish Irish, named sorts, $5 per 1,000. Crocus, named sorts, $6.50 per 1,000; separate colors, $5 per 1,000. Hyacinths, separate colors, rose, white, blue, $25 per 1,000. Gladiolus, Peach Blosson, $9 per 1,000. Allium Neapolitanum, $5 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, gladiolus, home-grown, America, 1st size, $17 per 1,000; Mrs. Francis King, lat size, $18. Chicago White, 1st size, $40; Dutch grown, America, 1st size, $8.50; 3.00O for $25. Baby Gladiolus: Blushing Bride, $5 per 1,000; The Bride, $5; Peach Blossom, $8. Liliums: Giganteums, 7-9-in., 300 to case. $55 per 1,000; 8-9-in., 850 to case, $75 per 1,000; Auratum, 9-11-in., 100 to case, $75 per 1,000. Spirea Clumps. Gladstone, $8.60 per 1,000; Queen Alexandra, $10; Floribunda, $6; Japonica, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Spiraea Gladstone, $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. Queen Alexandra, $1.50 per doz.; $11 per 100. Floribunda, $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. Japonica, 75c per doz.; $6 per 100. Lillum Giganteum, 7-9-lnch (300 to case) $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-9-inch (250 to case) $8.60 per 100; $75 per 1,000.. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Giganteums, original cases, 6-8 Ins., $18 per case, 400; 7-9 ins., $20 per case, 300; 8-10 Ins., $25 per case, 250; 9-10 ins., $22 per case, 200. Baby grand csaes. 7-9 Ins., $8.50 per 100; 8-10 Ins., $11 per 100. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St,, New York, Bulbs, fresh stock of L, Giganteums, 8-9; L. Spec, albums, rubrums and magniiicums, 8-9. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. Yellow Paper White (Narcissus Soliel d'Or) French grown, $1.26 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St.. New York City. . Gladiolus Panama. The Perkins-King Co., West Mentor, Ohio, if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1104: The America n Fl orist. Dec. 6, . Bnlba, Japanese and Chinese lilies, French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Scbwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Gladiolus Bulbs. Best named varieties and fine mi.xtures. Fine, clean bulbs. Write for prices. Geo. S. Woodruff, Independence, Iowa. Bulbs, early white Roman hyacinths, 12 to 15 ctm., $2.60 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. ■ Bulbs, Gt. van Waveren and Eruijtf, Sass- enhelm, Holland. Bulbs. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. ^^ CARNATIONS. Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand, $10 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; $100 per 1.000. Martin & Forbes Co, Portland, Oregon, and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa.. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Matchless, orders booked now for February delivery, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Cottage Gardens Co.. Inc., Queens, New York. Carnation Peerless Pink, rooted cuttinKS ready Jan. 1, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chi- cago Carnation Co., 30 K. Randolph St . Chi- cago. ^ Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WHITE. Smith's Advance Elsie Papworth, Early Snow, Linwood Hall, Alice Byron, Jerome Jones, Timothy Baton, Venetta, Mrs; Peacock. YELLOW. Golden Eagle. Col. ' Appleton. Golden Glow, Maj. Bonnaffon. Chrysolora, Golden Wedifing, Donatella, Yellow Jones. PINK. Mayor Weaver, ' Unaka, Dr. Bnguehard. Gloria, , Maud Dean, Rosiere. Mrs. Wm. Wincott. Pacific Supreme. 'These are 75c per doz. ; $4 per 100; except Chrysolora which is $1 per doz.; $6 peir 100. C. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. Chrysanthemums, large clumps. White Bon- naffon, Yellow BonnatCon, Haliday, Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, $3 per 100. Enguehard, Wells' Pink Nasoya. Chrysolora, $3.50 per 100. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Chrysanthemums, pompons, 5-in., yellow and dbl. white, $2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-ln., 60c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Clilcago. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, fleld-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass- Chrysanthemums, fine healthy stock plants; leading varieties. F. F. Scheel, ShermervlUe, Chrysanthemum Pink Beauty, bench grown stock plants, 50c each; $4 per doz. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. . CINERARIAS. Cineraria Hybrlda, 2%-In., $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. ~ CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, $4 per 1,000; eOc per 100 by mail prepaid. Over 2,000,000 sold In a season. Ver- Bchaflfeltil, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Fire- brand and all other leading varieties. Cash with order. Why not try us, as we only grow Coleus Cuttings and grow them all year round; That's why we are the only and largest and best Coleus specialists In the world. Satis- faction guaranteed. Established 1875. C. Schulze & Son, 261-75 Lawrence St., Flushing, L. I.. N. Y. A. Nahllk, Successor. Coleus, 10 varieties, Golden Bedder, Ver- schaffelti, Queen Victoria, Firebrand and fancy. Ageratum Stella Gurney, strong, clean, well rooted cuttings, 50e per 100; $4' per 1,000. Edward Wallis, Berlin, N. J. Coleus, 5 best varieties, $2 per 100; R C, 60c per 100. ATTICA FLORAL CO., Attica. Ind. Coleus. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CROTONS. Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 3-in., .$3. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton GroVe, 111. Crotons, 4-in., 35c each; $4 per doz. Vaughan's- Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Crotons, 2%-in., 20c each; $13 per 100; 3-in., 30c each; $20 per 100; 4-in., 35c each; $25 per 100; 6-in., made-up, $1. Helton & Hunkel Co., 462_Milwaukee_ st. ,_Milwaukee, Wis^ Crotons, 5, BVs, 7 and 8-in. pots, $18, $24 and $30 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, finest strain obtainable. 4-inch, $15 and $20 per 100; 6-ln., $35 and $50 per 100; e-inch, 75c; extra large, $1. August Seedlings, finest and newest strain, equally divided, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Newest varieties sep- arate, $3 and $4 per 100; $30 and $40 per 1,000. Cash. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen giganteum in dark red, deep rose, pink, salmon, white and white with pink eye, 5-in., 50c and 75c each; 6-in., $1 and $1.50 each; 7-ln., $2 and $2.50 each. J. A. Peter- son & Sons, McHenry ave., Westwood, Cincin- nati, O. CYCLAMEN, Mile High Strain. Fine plants in bud and bloom ready for retailing. Shipped in paper pots, 4-inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-ineh at 76c. THE PARK FLORAL COM- PANY, Denver, Colorado. Cyclamen PerSlcum Gig., 3 to 5H-in., $4, $6, $9 per doz.; 6 and 6%-in., $12, $15, $18 per doz.; 7 and 8-in., $18, $24, $30 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Cyclamen, 4-ln., 25c each; 5-in., 50c; 6-in.. 75c and $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwauliee, Wis. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ , Cyclamen, 5 and 6-in., 25c to $1.60 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DAISIES. ~ Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaena fragrans, 4-iii., ?3 per doz. ; indi- visa, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; G-in., $1 each ; 7-in. , $1.25 ; Vlctoriae, 7-in. , 20-ln8. high., $4 each; 8-in.. 3-ft. high, $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold, Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Dracaena Ma^ssangeana, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Victoria, fine specimens, $8 to $25 each. San- derii, 15c, 20c, 25c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, McHenry ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Dracaens terminalis, highly colored, S'in., $2 per doz.; 4-in., $2.50; 5-in.. $5. Massan- geana, 6-in., $1.25 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove, 111. Dracaena terminalis, 4-in., 35c. and 50c. each; $4.20 and $6 ,per doz.;.5-ln., 60c. and 75c. each; $7 and $9 per doz. P. S. Randolph & Sons. Verona. Pa. . Dracsena terminalis, 5-in., 50c each; 6-in., 75e. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. Dracsena indlvisa, 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. W. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Dracsena indivisa, 2-in,, $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Olean. N. Y. FERNS. Perns, Neph. Elegantissima, 6- in., 50c each; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 to $2.50 each. Neph. mag- nifica, 5'in., 60c each. Elegantissima Com- pacta, 3%-ln., 25c each. Bostoniensis, 6-ln., 60(? each. Piersonl, 6-in., 50c each. Superb- issima, 8-ln.,, $1 each. Harrisll form of Bos- toniensis, 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2; 12-ln., $4 and $5. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry'town-on-Hud- son, N. Y. ■ ' , FERNS. Small ferns for fern dishes, fine 2-inch stock, bushy, best varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. BDW. DOBGH COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave.; Chifeago, or Glen EUyn, 111, Ferns, Scotti, Whitman! and Harrisll, B'A and 6-lnch., 35c to 50c. Boston, 6-in., 40c and 60c. Scotti, 4iA-in., 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c. Glatrasi; 6, 5% and 6-in., 25c, 30c, 40c and 60e. . Large' Faleatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smlthl, 4-in., 25c. Ferns for dishes, 2%- In., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. " Ferns, best varieties of small ferns for dishes, 2-in., $3 per' 100; $25 per 1.000. Edw. Doege Co., 4344 N. Springfield Ave., Chicago. ' Ferns, Adiantum hybridum, 3-in., 13c each; $1.50 per doz. ; $12 per 100. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2%-in., 50c per doz.: $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000. Boston, 3-in., 15c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; 4-in., 25e each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in., 40c each; $4.60 per doz.; $36 per 100; 6-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; $60 per 100; 7-in., $1 each; .$10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston. Roosevelt and Whitmani, 5-in., 25c. each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c. each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 76c. each; $9 per doz; 8-in., ,$1 each; $12 per, doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12- in., $3.50 each. Table ferns, all the popular varieties, at $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Asplenium nidus avis. $1.50, $2, $2.50. Cyrtomium Rochfordianum, 25c to 60c each. Adiantum Farleyense, 16c. 20c, 25c each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 30c each;, $3.60 per doz.; e-in., 60c each; $7 per doz..; 7-in.. 75c each; 8-in., $1; 9-in., $1.50. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. ,__ Ferns, Harrisll type, 5-in., 35c. each; $4.20 per doz.; 6-in., 50c. each; $6 per doz.: '7-in., 75c. each; $9 per doz.; 8'in., $1 each; $12 per doz. P. S. Randolph & Sons, Verona, Pa. Ferns, 2^-in. Boston. 4c; 2M!-in. Roosevelt, Scottii and" Imp. Whitmani, 4c; 4-in. Whit- mani, 20c; 4-in. Boston. Scottii and Roosevelt, 15c. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Table ferns, assorted varieties, 2Vi-in., $3.80 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 600 or more at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qnincy St., Chicago. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-lB., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-ln., $15 per doz. C. C. Ppllworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Adiantum Farleyense, 3-lnch, 15c and 25c: 4-ln., 35c and 50c. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, ni. Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 5-incb. $4.50 per doz. The Storrs &, Harrison Co., Paines- vUle, Ohio. Perns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-ln., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, NewtOn, N. J. ' Ferns, Jolin Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 4Bth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Boehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Picas elastica, 6-in., 76c. to $1 each; 5-ln., 50c. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton , Grove, 111. Ficus Dtili^7"5-ln., $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Fiscus elastica, 5i^ and 6-ln., 35c to 60c; 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- ' tario St., Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS. MME. SALLBROI, well rooted cutt(ngs, $1 pet 100; $8 per 1.000. Immediate delivery. EDW. DOBGB COMPANY. 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago. or Glen Bllyn. 111. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A, Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $16 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Salleroi, 2M!-in.. strong plants, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Cash; Riverside Greenhouses, Appleton, Wis. ] Geraniums. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. ' GLADIOLUS. We offer the following gladioli in all sizes and bulblets: America, Augusta, Alice Carey, Baron Jules, Hulot, . Europea, Faust, Fred. Wig- man, Glory. Golden Queen, . Halley, Lily Leh- mann, .La Luna. Liehesfener, Mrs. F. Pendleton, Jr., Mrs. F. King, Mme. Monneret, Niagara, I'rinceps, Prinoepine. Panama, Peace, Rochester, Sulphur King, Scarsdale, Roselja, Taconic, Vel- vet King,. Willy Wigman, Pink and White Mix., Red Mix'.; all colors Mix. Write for whole- sale list. Ralph B. Huntington, Painesvllle, 0. GREENS. Evergreens, Firs, Pines, Junipers, all sizes, at ^lowest wholesale rates. ■ Native Cactuses very 'cheap. Get our ' list. . New Mexico Cactus-.JOOf, Weed, New Mexico. " Greens, fancy ferns, $2 per 1,000. Green leucothoe. 76c per 100; $7 per 1,000. Green and brown galax, $1.25 per 1.000. C. A. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It 19' 3- The American Florist. 1105 MlSTl.KTOK. Slllliniiii's Kvi'iy SprlK Hoi- rled Bruiul. Now lnKiklnp orclt'i-s Uw l)<'riMill»T slilpmcnt. A. 11. SIl.I.l.MAN & CO., limine, lowil. ~Plll~C'oni'S. J.'l piT 1.000. .SlUMll'L' WiflltllB, boiigli!) ami tips. \V. W. Wlliiioiv. Ji-., lien- ver, Colo. GroeiiB, bouQuet grceu. lytopoilliini, ground pine, club moss, laurel, mistletoe, boUy, ever- green Wreatblng, Vaughau'a Seed Store, Chi* cago and New York. ""Southern^ wild smllai, any quantity. J2.60 per case. Natural and perpetuated sbeet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens7 Southern wild smilax, any quantity, {2.50 per case. Natural aud perpetuated sheet E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Holly and wild smllai. Sam Young, Spring, Texas. Wild smilax, best quality. OrrvlUe, Ala. Henry L. Lea, HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, foxgloves, galllardlas, sweet Williams. Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflow- er, hardy pinks, calllopsis, daisies (bellls), $2.50 per 1.000; 5,000 for $10. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa^ HARDY PERENNIALS: Columbines, Shas- taa, dianthus, foxglove, sweet William, galllar- dlas, hollyhocks, Canterbury bells, etc., 3-lnch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, field-grown, nice, short, well branched, averaging from three to six branches, $10 per 100; $15 per 100; $17 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago^ Hydrangeas, 6-in. pot plants, 5 to G shoots, Bouquet Rose. La Lorraine, Louis Mouillere, Rime. Maurice Ilamar, Souv. ile Mme. Chautard, Vlcomtesse de Vibraye, 40o each; $4.50 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0. Hydrangea Otaksa, French vars., 5-in., 35c to 50c, pot grown; 5%. 6, 7 and 8-in., very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 75c and $1.00. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Qptario St., Philadelphia. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, strong 3-inch pots, 75c per doz. Large 4-inch pots, $1.50 per doz. Heavy 5-inch pots, $2.50 per doz. THE WAG- NER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney, Ohio. Hydrangeas. 4 leads and up, G-in., $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3-ln., $5 per 100: Strong 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HBNEY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. IRIS PALLIDA DALMATICA, strictly true; 1,000 strong divisions for sale, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. IVIES. Hardy English ivy, 214-inch, $2.50 per 100; vines 10 to 12 inches long; fine stock. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Hardy English Ivy, 2-iii., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. JERUSALEM CHERREIS. Jerusalem Cherries, 2-year-old specimen plants, 7, 8 and 9-in., $1, $1.50 and $2 each. New dwarf variety, $4, $5 and $6 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries, full of fruit, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; 5 and 6-in., $3 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Xmas Cterrles, 4-in., 20c each; $2 per doz. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee, Wis. LAUREL. Lauras cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rntherford, N. J. LILACS. Lilacs, pot-grown, Marie Le Graye, 60c each; well set with buds. Jackson & Per- feins Co., Newark,- New York State. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley, Bruns' celebrated Chicago Market Brand. $16 per 100. for acceptance be- fore placing in cold storage. H. N. Bruns, 3032-42 West Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the valley in pots. 50c and $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee, Wis. To Import. Lily of the valley, pips, from best fields In North Ccrmany, for early aud late forcing, $16 per 1,(MH1. Vuiighau's Seed Store, Chicago aud New York. Lily of the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr. Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Helnecken, 17 Bat- tcry PI., New York. Lily of the valley. Clias. Schwake & Co., Inc., Horticultural Importers and Exporters, 90-02 West Broadway, New York. MANETTI Manetti stocks for grafting, immediate de- livery. English or French grown, No. 1, 5-9 mm., $11 per 1.000; 3,000 for $50; No. 2, 3-5 ram., $8.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $40. Jack- son & I'erklus Co., Newark, New York State. MOSS Sphagnum moss, burlaped, 1 bale, $1.50; .^> hales, $1.25 per bale; 10 bales, $1.15 per bale. C. -i. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Sphagnum moss, 12-bbl. bales. $4. Princess pine, $e per 100. James Day, Milford, N. H. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery Stock. 200,000 Amp. Veitchii, Clem. Paniculata. shrubs and vines, Cal. Privet plants and 1,000,000 cuttings. Clem. Panicu- lata, Berb. Thunbergia and other seeds for nurserymen. Get list, as stock must be sold. Benj. Connell, Merchantville,_N._JL 100,000 privet,~18 to~24 inches and 2 to 3 feet; also large, 4 to 0 and 5 to 6 feet. 50.000 specimen shrubs, 5 years old, twice trans- planted. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 Ins., $18 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins., $25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf Muller, Norristown, Pa. Norway spruce, miniature, for Christmas trees. 3-4-ft., $12 per 100; 2-3 ft., $9 per 100; lH-2-ft., $7 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. New York State. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- blnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, HI. ORANGES. Oranges, 5 Mi to 9-in. pots, $24, ?30, $36, $48, $60 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- establlshed. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, Cattleya labiata, etc. Freeman Orchid Co.. Fall River. Mass. Orchids. Francisco Delgado, Bogota, Colom- bia. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in., 5-6 leaves. 18 ins. high, 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., 6 leaves, 22-24 ins. high, $1.50 each; .$17 per doz.: made-up plants, 6-iu.. 3 plants in pot, 24-28 ins., $2 each. Kentia Forsteriana. 6-in., 5-6 leaves. 30-32 ins. high, $1.50 each; $17 per doz.; 7-in., 6-7 leaves. 36-40 ins.. $3.50 each; lO-in., 6-7 leaves, 60 ing. high, $8 each; made- up plants, 7-in., 3 plants in a pot, 2S-30 ins. high, .$2.50 each: 7-in., 30-.34 ins. high, $3 each; 8-in., 3-4 in a pot, 34-38 ins. high, $4 each; 10-in. tubs, 3 in a tub, 70-74 ins. high, $15 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. , Palms, Kentia Forsteriana, 4% and 5-lnch, 20 to 25 In. high, 35c to 60c; 5%-inch, 60c to 7Sc; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 Ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-in., made-up, $2.B0 to $3; 5-inch combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 ing., $1. Belmoreana, 4V.-in., 25c to 35c; 5%-in. to e-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-inch pot, 75c to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20c and 25c. Coeos Weddeliana, 3-ln., 15c, 18c and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. PALMS. PHCENIX ECEBELBNII. Fine plants. 6-inch pots. $1.50 each; S-inch., $2.50 each. Phcenix CANARIENSIS, e-inch, $1.25 each; 8-inch. $1.50 each. ARECA LU- TESCENS, heavy specimen plants, 10-inch pots. $4 each. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. . Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Kentia Forslcriajia. nmile-ii|i, :i plants In a tnri; 7-ln. tub, 'M\ Ins. high, $3 eaeli; '-In. tubs, :ill to lO Ins. high, $3.50 each; S-lu. tub, 40 to 14 Ins. lilKli, $4 each; 8-lu. tub, 44 to 48 Ins. high, $.j eiu-li; 8-lu. tubs. 48 to 54 Ins. high, .$0 cuch. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PaluesvlUc, Ohio. Phoenix Itocbclenl, 6-ln., $1.25 and $1.50 each; $15 and $18 per d6z.; 7-ln., .$2 each; $24 per doz. P. S. Randolph & Sons, Verona, I'a. Cocos Weddeliana, .$2 per doz., $15 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Wis. _ Pha-nlx Itiehelenll, 7-ln., 20-22 Ins., high $2.50 each; 8-lu., 22-24 Ins. high, $4 each. Vauglum's Seed Store, Chicago and New York . Palms, Chamerops excelsa, strong, stocky, 4-ln., $15 per lUO; $2 per doz. Abele Bros., 520 Joseph St., New Orleans, La. Palms. We carry a full line of all the pop- ular sizes. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, m. Kentia Belmoreana, any size, 35c to $7.50 each. Holton & Hunkel, 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, _Wis. Phoenix Canariensls, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Robera Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms and general decorative plants, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Sago palms from 3 to 8 leaves, 10c per leaf. Oak Grove Greenhouse. Tuskegee, Ala. Palms. Julius Rohers Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. PANSIES 150,000 PANSY SEEDLINGS. Our Mile High Strain. Strong outdoor plants, $5 per 1,000. Ready now. Nothing better grown. Seed. $10 per oz.; $1 per trade packet. THE PARK FI.ORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. Pansy plants. Giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000; 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Pansles, mixed, $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. Labeled separate colors, $3 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Clean, N. Y. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in., 75c. each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each; $12 and $15 per doz.; 7-in., $2 each; $24 per doz. P. S. Randolph_&_Sons, Verona, Pa. ~ Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 60c each; 3 for $1.65; $6 per doz.; 7-in., $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. . Pandanus Veitchii. 6-in., to 9-in., $6, $9, $12, $24, $30, $36. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Pandanus Veitchii, $1 and $1.50 each. J. A. Peterson & Sons, McHenry ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., $6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Pandanus Veitchii, 7-in., $2 each; 5-in., 75c and $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Mil- waukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-ln., Cunningham, Delaware, O. each. Jos. H. PEONIES. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices. Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. PEPPERS. Celestial peppers, in fruit, 5-in., 30c each; $3 per doz.; .$20 per 100. Solanum Melviui, 5-in., 35c each; $3.75 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $5 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peppers, cluster, 2%-in., $6 per 100; 4-ln., well colored fruit, $10 per 100. Celestial pep- pers, 2^-ln., $5 per lOO. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Peppers, Cluster and Celestial, 4-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 2M!-in., $5 per 100. Foelmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CELESTIAL PEPPERS, 4-in. with frnlt, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers, Geo. A. Knhl, Pekln, HI. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4-in., 20c each; $2 per doz. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st.i Milwaukee, Wis. Primroses, obconica alba and rosea, 2%-lnch, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, o. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1106 The American Florist. Dec. 6f Primula Obconloa Grandiflora and Gig., extra strong 2^-lnch, $3 per 100; $27.S0 per 1,000; S-lnch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Malacoldes, the Baby primrose, extra strong, 2]4-ln., $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Eober, Wllmette. III. Primroses, Chinese, 30 varieties, 2%-inch, mixed, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. 3%-inch In bud and bloom, $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Ob- conlca, mixed, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 314-in-. bud and bloom. $3.25 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- ington. N. J. Primula ooconica and Chinese, best strains in full bloom. 4-in., .$7 per 100. Edw. Doege Co., 4344 N. Springfield Ave.. Chicago. Primula Malacoldes, 2%-in. strong, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula Malacoldes, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots, $1.50 per 100. A very good bargain. John F. Rupp, Shtremanstown, Pa. Primula Obconica, light and dark shades, 5-in., $2.50 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Mash, Md. POINSETTIAS. . Poinsettias, 3 plants in 6-in. pan, $9 per doz.; 4 in a 7-in. pan, .$12 and ?15; 5 in an 8-in. pan, $18; 9 and 10-in. pans, $24 to $30 per doz.; 12-in. pans, $36 to $42 per doz.; 4-in. pots, $3 per doz.; 4%-in., $4; 5-in., $5; 6-in.. $5 to $6. .4nton Schultheis, 316 19th St., Col- lege Point, N. Y. ____^^_^^ Poinsettias, 5-in. pots, 3 plants, 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., 3 plants, $1 each; $10 per doz.; 7-ln., 4 plants, $1.50 each; $15 per doz.; 8-in., 5 plants, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 10-in., . 6 plants, $3 each ; $32 per doz. Vaughan' s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettas, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. First-class condition for Christmas sales, shipped in paper pots. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Poinsettias, 5-in., 3 and 4 in a pan, 35c and 50c; 6-in., 50c and 75c. Booking orders for next summer delivery, 2%-in. stock. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias. For prices and combinations, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. Poinsettias, 4-ln., 15c, 20c and 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettias, ready for pans, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Poinsettias in pans, from 50c, to $3 each. ■ Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ROSES. RAMBLER ROSES for Easter forcing. All pot-grown and extra good stock. Dormant. Can travel safely now by freight. Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Crimson, Ramhlfer and Flower of Fairfield.. 4- inch at 35c; 5-inch at 50c; 6-inch at 75c and $1. Larger sizes up to $2 each. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Denver, Colorado. Easter roses, Lady Gay, 5-in., $2.40 per doz.; Tausendschon, 4-in., $1.80; 5-in., $2.40; 6-ini, $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Roses, dormant, case of 40 collections, $75, duty paid f. o, b. New York. August Rolker & Sons, Box 752, New York. Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose nursery. Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. ASTERMUM SEED. Jnst to remind you, lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., $5; ^ oz., $3; trade packet, 75c. Cash with order, please. Colors: White, pink, lavender and Royal purple. Descriptive circu- lar on application. Albert A. Sawyer. Forest Park, III. Seeds, Danish cauliflower, cabbage, and root seed. New Zealand garden peas. Swedish seed grain. Loechner & Co., 11 Warren St., New York. Seeds, garden, vegetable and flower. Kel- way's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Son, Langport. Somerset, England. . Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Klmberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, C'al. Onion seed. Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. Schilder Bros., ChilU- cothe, O. i^^ Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Betz BIdg., PhUadelphla, Pa. Seeds, garden, field and flower. S. D. Wood- rufe & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers. Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. SWAINSONA. Swalnsona alba, strong 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Grand Rapids lettuce plants, carefully se- lected stock for forcing. Ready now a mil- lion seedlings so we can ship same day order Is received. Send us your order or ask for sample. Danville Floral Co. , Danville, 111. For Sale — Strong pieplant divisions. Llnnseus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Vegetable plants, indoor transplanted Grand Rapids lettuce, $2.50 per 1,000. Andrew Akers, Johnstown, Pa. VERBENAS." Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Field-grown Vinca Variegated and green, ex- cellent stock, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Vinca variegata, medium plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3%-inch 'pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. Umbrella plants, 4-in. , $8 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Building materials, either iron work or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimate and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, ni. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iron or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co. , 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ _„^^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash, HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. . Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1,000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty. Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- rldge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind, MISCELLANEOUS. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. Gold letters, poinsettias, wax tissue paper^ wax flowers of all kinds, artificial cape flowers, moss aztec pottery, Japanese air plants, cycas^ leaves, baskets of all kinds, immortelles. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St.,- Chicago. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.B0 per gal. Fungine,. 75c per qt., $2 per gaL Vermine, $1 per qt. , $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt. , $1.50' per gal.; 10 gals., $10. NIkotlana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. __^_^ Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- nlng's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts. ^ Philadelphia. Nic. Krler's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic- Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, pottery,. decorative greens, etc. Reed & Keller, 122* W. 25th St., New York. Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, 55c; by mail, 70c; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading: nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son., Stratford, London, England. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass, Wizard Brand manures- and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave.,_^ Chicago. Superior carnation staples, 60c per 1,000, postpaid. Wha.,, Schlatter ,& Son, 422 Main- St., Springfield, Mass. f Glazing points, % and %, 40c per lb. 7" lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & Mc- Clements, 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Boiler tubes, new and 2nd hand pipe, all- sizes. Illinois Pipe and Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jef- ferson St., Chicago. Glass cutters and "Red Devil" tools. Smith & Hemenway, 105 Chambers St., New York. Columbia Thermometers. The Schaeffer &- Budenberg Mfg. Co., 431 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. ^ Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000 75c- postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep, Pulverize* Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago^ Ventilating appartaus and greenhouse fit- tings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. The Perfection flue cleaner. Scully Steel* and Iron Co., Chicago and New York, "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (seml-liqnld). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not inc.), 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. ■ Florists' supplies, cape flowers, all colors^ cycas leaves, metal designs, etc. A. Herr- mann, 404-412 East 34th St., New York. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3^ per bag 300 lbs. The H. A. StoothofC Co.,. Mount Vernon, N. Y. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Kaedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada- Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchinson & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds,/; Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518- Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago. The Morehead Return Steam Trap. More- head Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros., 10' Bond St., New York. _ Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pertiline. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian^ Mich. Model extension carnation supports: Igoe' Bros.. 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box COir Philadelphia. ■ Insurance service. Florian D. Wallace, In- surance Exchange Bldg., Chicago. Wire toothpicks, 10.000, $1.75; 50,000" $7.50. W. J. Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. NIKOTEEN, NIkoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nlco- tlne Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It I9I3- The American Florist. HOT Books Tor The Holidays The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and sh^ijld be kept con- venient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Lawns and How to Make Them. By Leonard Barron A very useful and practical work. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. The Rose. By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultivation, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price,$1.25. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. By Herbert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2. The Landscape Beautiful. By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Illustrated. Price, $2. Window Gardening. By Herman B. Dorner. An interesting subject. Well bound in green cloth. 153 pages and 43 illustrations. Price, $1.25. Vines and How to Grow Them. By Wm. M. McCullom. A list of varieties for different locations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. By E. P. PoweU. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Garden Month by Month. By Mabel Cabot Sedgwick. I A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30 Success in Market Gardening. By Herbert Rawson. No one in the business for profit can be without this latest edition. 271 pages and 22 Illustrations. Price, $1.10. Practical Floriculture. By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of i florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. Price, $1.50. Chrysanthemum Manual. By Elmer D. Smith. Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. By L. H. Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly. 516 pages. Price,$1.25. Greenhouse Conistruction. --, By L. R. Taf t. liow to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated. Price, $1.50. Daffodils, Narcissus, How to Grow Them. By A. M, Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. The Vegetable Garden. By Vilmorin Andrieux 5 Co. Most complete book published. Profusely Illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6. Orchids: Their Culture and Management. By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price, $10. The Goldfish. By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. Price, $2. Landscape Gardening. By Sam'l Maynard. 338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.50- The Book of Water Gardening. By Peter Bisset. 200 pages and 139 illustrations. Price, $2.50.- Mushrooms: How to Grow Them. By Wm. Falconer. Only American book on the subject. Illustrated. Price, $ I'l. Greenhouse Management. By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price, $1.50. Manual of the Trees of North America.. By Prof. C. S. Sargent. -826 pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The American Carnation. By C. W. Ward. A complete treatment. Illustrated. Price, $3.50. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. By E. P. PoweU. 1 40 pages, with 22 illustrations. Pride, 50 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. Price, 50c. House Plants. By Parker T. Barnes. 236 pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price, $1.20. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. By F. H. Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. Price, $1.50. The American Flower Garden. By Neltje Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illustrations. Price, $5.35.. The American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St, Cliicago 1108 The American Florist. Dec. 6, Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers ARE BEST FOR HOT WATER HEATING. In use in many greenhouse ranges, both large and small in Milwaukee and vicinity. Get our prices before placing your order elsewhere. These boilers are built of flange steel and have water space around front, back and sides. The following fixtures are furnished with these boilers: Fire doors, with liners and dampers; Ash Pit Door, with frame and anchor bolts; Grates and Bearing Bars; Sheet Iron Breeching, with neck bolted to front head. Write for Catalog. MANUFACTURED BY MILWAUKEE BOILER CO,, Milwaukee, Wis> NashviUe, Tenn. GOOD CHRYSANTHEMUM SEASON. Chrysanthemums were ahnost a glut last week, but Thanksgiving for- tunately saved the day. The prices are always good. The annual Thanks- giving day football game between Van- derbilt University and Sewanee made almost a clean-up and may be con- .sidered the close of the chrysanthe- mum season here, though there are still some good blooms to be had. The call for the huge flowers this year was even greater than heretofore and the demand was so great that it was hard- ly surpassed by the holiday trade. In fact, as one of the young lady clerks remarked, "It was worse than Christ- mas." Everyone seems to be satisfied. Violets, too, were in great demand. NOTES. The Joy Floral Co. followed its usual custom and decorated its two windows impartially, the one in black and gold, the other in purple and white. To make sure of having enough to fill this football demand there was one large house devoted entirely to the yellow and white flowers and every one was a beauty. This firm had thousands of violets also. Geny Bros, had a splendid chrysan- themum supply and virtually sold out. Violets also were abundant with them. They cut more than ten thousand for that day's trade. They are the first florists in this city to put sweet peas on the market from their own green- houses. These flowers are so fresh and so pretty that the sale on them is very good. L. H. Haury & Sons came in for their share of the big day's trade and sold hundreds of fine flowers. They have already put on sale some fine Lorraine begonias and primroses, in which they have a good trade. Their new houses, 36x200 feet, are produc- ing fine flowers and their trade is growing every day. M. C. D. Lexington, Ky. Business is fine. The Thanksgiving trade was very good, chrysanthemums and other flowers selling well. Funeral work has been on the increase for the last two weeks. Prospects for the Christmas holidays are very encourag- ing. NOTES. Miss Fanny D. White has opened a new florist store in the Phoenix hotel block. Miss White reports a fine busi- ness, cleaning up a large house . of chrysanthemums for Thanksgiving. She made eight bouquets and furnished the decorations at the Benton wedding in Winchester and has been very busy getting out funeral designs. Her Christmas stock of poinsettias and other plants promise well. F. D. W. NIKOTEEN 30 °lo Strength FOR SPRAYING APHIS PUNK 40 "^ I o Strength Ask your dealer for it. FOR FUMIGATING Gnaraiteed noder the bsecticide Act of 1910, U. S. No. 46 NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. "THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLAY'S TO BUCK THINGS UP." (Tie Fruit Grower, London.) Clay's Fertilizer IS THE WORLD-KENOVVN£D PLANT FOOD. SAFE, SURE, ECONOMICAL It is supplied by the leading Nursery and Seed Firms, including the following: New York— Arthur T. Boddington, Burnett Broth- ers, William Elliott & Sons, Peter Henderson & Co,, the MacNiff Horticultural Co., W. E. Marshall & Co.. Stumpp & Walter Co., J. M. Thorbjjrn & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Weeber & Don, Rochester— James Viclc's Sons. Chicago— Vaughan's Seed Store. Bos- ton—Joseph Breck & Sons Co., R. & J. Farqu- har & Co., Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co., Thomas J. Grey Co. Philadelphia -Henry A. Dreer, Henry F. Michell Co., Hosea Waterer. Pittsburgh— W. C. Beckert, Manufactured by Clay & Son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. llflKURES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO MILFORD, MASS. — W. D. Howard has completed a new greenhouse 65x300 feet. It will be devoted exclusively to the growing of carnations for the Boston trade. Titra/ue pareenf Af/eoPne NIKOTIANA is a 12% nicotine solution specifically adapted for fumigating or vaporizing green- houses. NIKOTIANA is vaporized over small lamps or by painting on steampipes. VAPORIZING with NIKOTI- ANA fills the house with nico- tine fumes which effectively de- stroy the insects it is intended for. FUMIGATING with tobacco pa- per or tobacco dust fills the house with smoke which is not beneficial to plant life. QUARTS. $1.50 GALLONS, $4.50 For Sale by Seedsmen and Supply Houses. Aphine Manttfactnring Co. Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals MADISON, N. J. APHINE FUNGINE SCALINE VERMINE British Distributors: British & American Fertilizing Co. Liverpool. England. EVERYTHING IN FERTILIZERS. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Hose, Wire, Twine, Pipe, Fittings, Tools, Glass. Special Agent for Wbard Brand Manures and Darling's Fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, Phone Hyde Park 5679 5327 ELLIS AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL. '9'3 The American Florist. 1109 li'iikli AN INVITATION EN'ERV year you growers have been demanding tliat we build you wider houses with fewer and fewer columns. Some of you don't want any columns at all, ntither do some of you like too mucli trussing. If you take out one. however, you must put in the other. Safety demands it. Of course, you don't want tension trussing, because its users have over and over again met with disaster. But you can't help believing in our compression truss, because common sense tells you it's a safe truss. But still you continue to insist on lighter houses and fewer columns That's why Mr. Scfton designed our Cantilever construction wjth its open braced rafters, spaced every M feet apart, instead of S feet 4 inches. Not only can we use fewer posts across the house with this con- stiuction; but a third less lenethwise. There are fewer purlins also. For houses more than 50 feet wide, we believe our Cant-llever house has many marked advantages. HiicKitv New York Oflice: 1170 Broadway. Factory: Elizabeth, N. J. Philadelphia office: Pennslyvania Bldg., 15th and Chestnut Sts. Providence, R. I. Business this Thanksgiving was very good everywhere. Everyone cleaned up on chrysanthemums. Vio- lets were in demand but were very scarce: what there were sold for $2.00 a hundred. Carnations sold for 75 cents and $1.00 a dozen. The past week has been a busy one for funeral work, there being some large funerals in the city, and the cut flower trade is still brisk. NOTES. T. J. Johnson has had some prel^ty windows of late. He has had some very fine vases of the Mrs. Best chrys- anthemum, the nicest that has been seen in the city this year. M. Macnair made a large ' purchase of chrysanthemums last Friday, buy- ing over 3,000 standing blooms from one of the leading growers. The Hampton Meadow Greenhouses have an extensive range of carnatiohs and are making regular shipments to the city. M. Sweeney and daughters were in- terested spectators at the automobile show at the Armory this week. Albert Holscher unfortunately lost almost a whole bench of Mrs. Jones chrysanthemums. M. HILLSEOEO, Tex. — Miss M. C. "Wood, the local florist, has formed a partner- ship with Miss W. E. Hunter, who has been employed at the Green Flo- ral Co., Dallas, and they will open a new store to be known as the Flower Shop. Peoeia, III. — The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Horticultural Society of Central Illinois : George J. Foster, Normal, president; O. M. McElvain, Bushnell, vice-president; Bruno Nehrling. Nor- mal, secretary; G. E. Winn, Griggs- ville, treasurer. The principle of Sunligkt Double Glass Sash — two layers of glass instead of one ; dry air space between Sunlight Double Glass Sash Always Pay — ■whether used on cold frames, hot-beds or on the inex- pensive 11 X 12 feet Sunlight Double Glazed Greenhouse. No mats and boards They eliminate the need to use mats and shutters because the air space be- tween the two layers of glass affords better protection. They save hallF the labor But the greatest advantage is to the plants. They get all the light. They grow steadily and are stocky Eswell as extremely early. Inexpensive greenhouse Theinexpensive Sunlight DoubleGlazed Greenhouse is 11 x 12 feet in size and may be extended to any length in multiples of three feet. The roof and sides are covered with Sunlight Sash and they may be readily removed for repairs or cleaning or for use on cold-frames or hot-beds. A wide greenhouse of the old type cannut be advantageously double-glazed. This Sunlight house is needed in every garden. It may be at- tached to the residence. You owe it to your interest to get the Sunlight literature at once. Write for these two books today Otte is a book by Prof. Massey, an au- thority on hot-bed and cold-frame gar- dening, and the other is our free catalog. They are full of valuable facts. The cata- log is free. If you want Prof. Massey's booklet, enclose 4c in starnps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway Louisville, Ky, 1110 The American Florist. Dec. 6, Yon Will Need THE New Trade Directory Issued August 11, 1913. IN FILLING Telegraph Orders DURING The Holidays. Secure a Copy Now. Price $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Los Angeles. WEEK OF NOVEMBEE 24. Business is on the gain as winter approaches. Weddings, house decora- tions and dances malce the retail flo- rist realize that summer is over. Fu- neral work is as good as usual. Chrys- .anthemums are in fine shape for Thanksgiving, Bonaffons and Apple- tons being the leading varieties, while the whites are a little scarce. Roses .are plentiful and of excellent quality, but the prices are low. Carnations -are scarce, bringing good prices. Ship- ments are received daily from San Francisco and San Diego, but even then the quality is none too good. Violets 'are plentiful and cheap. Or- chids and lily of the valley are be- ;ginning to be more plentiful. SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SOCIAL. The annual social of the Los Angeles Horticultural Society was held at the Ebell Club with about 200 members and their families and friends in at- tendance. The Pasadena Society came in a special car and made a good addi- tion to the party. The programme opened with the march, "Heisse Luft" (Hot Air), this being the march dedi- cated to the society. P. D. Earnhardt ithen gave an interesting talk on the history and work of the society. Sing- ing, violin, cello and ballad horn solos were part of the evening's entertain- ■ment. At 10:30 refreshments were rserved. Florists ! insure your plants in winter at but a trifling cost LEHMAN GET A Over Half a Million in use by Florists etc. The cost of heatine is only TWO CENTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descriptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, M/WNUFACTURERS. General Western Sales Agent, 10 Bond St., HEW YORK. 20 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ THE JENNINGS IRON CUTTER IMPROVED IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc Send forCircnlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S.W. Corner Sixth and Berk streets PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATIH6 APPARATUS. Its a KiftG Iron Frame Greenhouse That's why it so Stronir and Sunny. Write today for Bulletins No. 43, No. 46, No. 38. describinj; King Iron Channel Bar King Improved Flat Rafter King Pipe Rafter Post or Truss GREENHOUSES KING CONSTRUCTION CO., 29 Kins's Road. N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. AU the Sunlight All Day Houses, Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Simple dozen by mail, $1.25, I. N. IRAMER i SON, Cedar Rapids, la. Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. Morris Goldenson has a good idea of advertising in a very attractive calendar and thermometer combined, mounted on an oalc plate. These are being distributed to his patrons. Chrysanthemums are shipped out of town in large quantities at the Murata establishment. The Rosery had a fine window dis- play of chrysanthemums for Thanlcs- giving. M. Dayton, O. — Warren G. Matthews, whose loss during the spring floods was one of the worst in the city, his entire plant being destroyed, has com- pleted the construction of a new range and is setting about cheerfully to recoup his fortunes. Every one in the trade is aware of Mr. Matthews' bad luck and all who know him expect him to rise above his misfortunes and again succeed. Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us' Quote You. We Can Save You Monev Baur Window Glass Go.i EATON, IND. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per foot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. Tell Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 21 17 S. Jefferson Street CHICAGO. ILL. A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00. For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good price*, SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycaa Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 EmI 34th Si. NEW YORK 19^3- The American Florist. 1111 IGATING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1913 $3.00 en cars Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 25 Pounds free with each 100 Pound Bag. APHICIDE PONVDER CAUTION Seedsmen or Jobbers do not sell our brands. Do not order or accept any fumigating tobacco from them represented as our make; we sell direct to the grower. To prevent imposition we have changed the name of brand from The Fumigating Kind to APH ICIDE We guarantee it to burn and give perfect satisfaction. / Formerly known as \ \The Fumlfiating Kind-* POWDER THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., Mt. Vernon, N. T. Sales Offices: New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Rochester Toronto Mention the American Florist when writing Lord and Burnham Go- Factories: Inrtngton, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. United Ice Machines i For Florists and greenhouses. Hundreds in successful stores everywhere. Let us show you their economy. Ask for Catalog Z 1. United Refrigerator and ice Maciiine Go. Kenosha, Wisconsin. Hf-ntion fhr American Florist when writing BUCHBINDER FLORISTS' REFRIfiERATORS Write to Dept. C3 for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROS. MAMJFACTURERS 518 Milwaukee Ave., - Chica^, lU. KOMADA BROTHERS Mainifactarers of All Kinds of Wire Designs and Florists' Snpplies. 1008 Vine street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bell Telephone. Keystone Telephone. Any Wire Design at Short Notice. Write for onr new Catalognt Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Materials. If ordered now, attractive prices can be had. We can deliver what you want, and when you want it, in wood or iron frame construction houses, any length or width. We make a specialty of hotbed sash. Let us know your wants. We carry everything in stock for the greenhouse. If you will just drop a card, we will estimate or call, just as you wish. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, IHinois. Order Now I 452 W. Erie St., - CHICAGO | You Make No Mistake when you write us for estimate on your requirements for building. Our reputation for quality will always be sustained, and service and price will meet your approval. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. N,E. Cor. 31st St. and Spanlding Ave. CHICAGO THE PERFECTION FLUE CLEANER ^Thoroughly cleans tubes with Welded ends as well as Whole Tubes without cutting metal. ^Cleans Hot or Cold tubes without changing temper. KNIVES ARE CONCAVED KNFVES ARE BEVELED KNIVES ARE ALWAYS SHARP HEADS ARE DROP FORGED Sent On 30 Days Trial WRITE FOR PRICES SCULLY STEEL & IRON CO., CHICAGO • NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 1112 The American Florist. Dec. 6, reenhouse Heating is a perplexing question to all florists except those using Morehead Steam Traps Tf AVE you ever talked with a brother florist who uses Morehead Return Steam Traps? It not, do so at first opportunity and be convinced that you must install one at once. New York Chicago MOREHEAD Wichita, Kan. New Orleans, La. There are more MOREHEAD TRAPS installed in greenhouses than of all other makes of steam traps combined. The Morehead is distinctly a florists' trap. Every feature of its construction has been treated with a view of meeting the special needs of the florist. Send for a trial Trap. MANUFACTURING COMPANY DEPT. "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN STOCKS CARRIED IN- Fhiladelphia Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Woodstock, Ontario San Francisco "Has Them All Beat" For Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine and Boiler Worics. 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing WITH THIS **RED DEVIL" BaUhead Glass Cutter, you can cut any Und of elan for your (rreenhouse. Its just one of 40 "Red Devil" glass cutters we make and good hardware dealers sell. U you are not using "Red Devil" glass cutters in your greenhouse, you want to begin Now. Send us Five 2c stamps for One only sample, A sample will demon- strate glass cutting facts. SMITH & HEMENWAYGO., 501 Chantbers St., New York. Mention the American Florist when writing Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest in the market for palms, boxwood.bay trees, etc. They are attractive in desigTi, strong and durable suit- able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS, : : We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Manufacturers. CLEVELAND. Mention the American Florist when writing Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and tme^ becanso | both bevels aie oa the same | lide. Can't twist and biealc the elass in driving. Galvan- Ized and will not rost. No ilehtf or lefti. The Peerleis Glazlne Point Ii patented. No others like^ It. Order fiomyouideale^ or direct ftom as. 1000,75c. poitpaid. f Samples free. HENKT A. DBEEB.I T14 Chestnut BtreetX PliUwltlphla. Mention the American Florist when writing ABOUT Ventilating Ap- paratus and Green- ttou^e Fittings: V^ou can make no possijale error in writing or ordering from us when you are in the market for material of this description. Our material has no equal on the market. Let us hear from you: we take a certain pleasure in replying to your inquiries. Get Our Catalog Q. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing KRIER BOILERS Smoke Bnm£r— Self Feeding— For Greenhonses A GUARANTEED FUEI, SAVING Catalogue and Prices on Request. NIC. Krier Boiler Work, 2725-27 N. Marstlfield Ave., CHICAGO. Wired Toothpicks ;^ 10.000 $1,75; 5O,0f0J7,SO. Manufactured bv W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dea'ers. Bargains For Florists Big snaps in Boiler Tubes and Pipe. - We offer 50,000 feet of 4-inch boiler tubes, per foot 7Hc. Large quantities of 2-inch to 12-inch standard iron pipe. Low prices on Hot Bed Sash, Heating Boiler, Radiation, Valves, Fittings, Glass, Cypress Lumber and Supplies of every kind. Write for our Special Green- house Catalog. Chicago House Wrecking Go. SSth andiron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Siebart'B Zinc GlasinB Points. Good for small or largre glass, do not rust, easy to drive, % and % inch. Perlb, 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-lbs.. $7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store Cbicario New Tork. Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING Letterheads Envelopes, Billheads, Statement! Cards and Special Shipping Lal>els, also Seed Envelopes, Plate Makine and Color Work. eortiam &, Ghapilne Printery 542 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW TOKK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelities, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Reest essence; Young shoots or seed may be used for planting. In the former case the plant- ing may take place in either the au- tumn or spring. If the field is at a high altitude, it is preferable to plant in the spring in order to avoid the heavy frosts. If the ground is sown with seed it is advisable to plant in the autumn, unless the winters are severe. The plants are set out 60 cen- timeters (23.62 inches) from one an- other, in rows 1 meter (3.28 feet) apart. The ground between the rows may be advantageously utilized for the cul- tivation of trufiies. The flowers are gathered during August. In the Department of the Vaucluse, where about 4,000 hectares (9,884 acres) are under cultivation, the gatherers receive 7 francs ($1.35) per 100. kilos (220.46 pounds), which represents somewhat less than one day's work. The blossoms are never picked when wet, owing to the fact that in this state they produce an in- ferior grade of essence. Immediately after the flowers have been gathered, they are placed in a cylinder pierced with holes, which in turn is placed in a boiler the diameter of which is only slightly greater than that of the cylinder. In the boiler is a tripod upon which the cylinder rests. "Water is introduced to a level with the top of the tripod, and the steam therefrom passes into the cylinder con- taining the flowers, and thence into a serpentine pipe, where it is condensed. The director of the bureau of agri- culture in the Department of the "Vau- cluse estimates the cost, production and receipts for 1 hectare (2.47 acres) of lavender flowers as follows : Expenses. — First year. — Labor for preparation of soil, $11.58; fertilizers, $15.83; hoeing, weeding, etc., $2.70; spreading fertilizer, $0.97; pl3.»>ting. 19^3- The American Florist. 1127 H. B. Dorner. Professor of Floriculture Illinois A^'riLultural College. M. R. Bebb. Illinois Graduate in Floriculture. Wm. K. Palmer. Illinois Graduate in Floriculture. $5.40; lO.UOO plants at $9.66 per thou- sand, .f 160.10; total, .$190.67. When plants have attained normal produc- tion—Labor, .$2.90; fertilizers, ,$l,'i.S2; g:athering flowers' (On the basis of an 11,000-pound crop), $67.55; distillation (on same basis), $9.65; total, $95.92. Production. — Second year. — Flowers, 4,409 pounds, essence, 30.86 pounds; third year, flowers 7,716 pounds, es- sence 54.01 pounds; fourth and fifth years (each), flowers 11,023 pounds, essence 77.16 pounds. Receipts during fourth and fifth years. — Essence (77.16 pounds at about $2.63 per pound), ,$202.65; cattle lit- ter (6,614 pounds at $0.0875 per 100 pounds), $5.79; total, .$208.44 per year. Floricultural Graduates Win Positions Wm. K. Palmer of Chicago and Morris R. Bebb of Muskogee, Okla., who graduated from the division of floriculture at the University of Illi- nois last June, are now engaged In commercial work. Mr. Palmer is with the F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Intl., and Mr. Bebb is in business with his father at Muskogee. These two young men received degrees as Bachelors of Science in floriculture at the last annual commencement exer- cises and the University of Illinois has the proud distinction of being the first institution in this cotmtry to confer degrees in floriculture. The work re- quired for this degree covers a period of four years and includes besides the floricultureal subjects, of which every florist should have a working knowl- edge, such subjects as broaden the student and are helpful toward a suc- cesful career. Since the establishment of this course at the University in inOS enrollment has increased each year and a keen interest in floricul- ture is being displayed by all horti- cultural students. At the present time 18 students are registered in the course in greenhouse construction, 15 in the course in garden flowers,, four in the course in greenhouse crops and 45 in the course in amateur floricul- ture. The department is now com- fortably housed in its new service building and with '1;he adidtion of the new glass housed, the outlay makes an ideal plant for both instructional and in\'estigational work in floricul- ture. A. H. N. Minnesota State Horticultural Society. The forty-seventh annual meeting of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society was held at the West hotel, Minneapolis, December 2-5. E. A. Smith of Lake City on the first day criticized the bulletins of the United States Department of Agriculture as disseminators of misleading informa- tion in regard to fruit culture. INFORMATION TOO GENERAL. "The government divides the United States into nine districts, and recom- mends the culture of certain fruits in each district," said Mr. Smith. "Fruits are sometimes recommended for use in this district of which the growers and nurserymen never heard. Tou grow- ers around here know that fruits which can be grown successfully around Lake Minnetonka will not do well close to the city limits of Minne- apolis. The practice of recommend- ing the same fruits for such large distl-icts is fallible, and through these bulletins nurserymen are often enabled to sell trees of species which will not do well in the locality." Informal discussion of the question followed, and M. S. Kellogg of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Asso- ciation recommended the appointment of a committee to take the matter up with the government. It was also suggested that the association endeav- or to disseminate correct information in regard to these matters. Professor W. W. Farnsworth, the noted horticultural expert of Water- ville, O., in a short address, said that he had just come from a similar con- vention and exhibit in Maryland, and that while climatic conditions in the latter state were much more favora- ble for a horticultural display than in Minnesota, the eastern convention did not compare with the local meeting for enthusiasm. Professor Farnsworth also praised highly the exhibits, both of fruit, vegetables and flowers. The meeting is expected to cost the Western railroads a neat sum of money. The display of Minnesota- grown apples and the facts which were presented in regard to cost of orchard land, cost of growing, pack- ing and shipping and average prices paid growers are expected to cause a change of heart on the part of men who had contemplated going to the Pacific coast to engage in apple cul- ture. "Minnesota apples mean half again as much money for the grower as Washington apples," said E. D. McDonald of the Excelsior Fruit Growers' Association. "With proper organization for . selling, Minnesota growers can realize on 90 per cent of their crop. In Wenatchee they are lucky to sell 15 per cent. I think the display here ought to make some of the men who have been thinking of Western orchards sit up and take no- tice." Nearly 50 standard varieties of ap- ples were entered for the premium contests besides the hundreds of ex- perimental varieties shown by the state farm at Zumbro heights and by individual growers. Nearly all the floor space of the hotel lobby was occupied by the apple exhibit. All available space on the balcony was taken up with the displays of the 75 exhibitors in .the vegetable contest, and the dining-room, where the ses- sions of the convention were held, re- sembled a greenhouse with its plant and flower exhibits. The thousand dollar prize offered by the society for seedling apple tree "as hardy and prolific as the Duchess, with fruit equal to the Wealthy in size, quality and appearance, and that will keep as well as the Malinda," was not won this year, no entries having been received. It was gener- ally admitted by the members that existing conditions make the winning of the prize within the next five years almost impossible. CO-OPERATION DISCUSSED. "There are thousands of fruit grow- ers in Minnesota who cannot well join a co-operative growers' association," said A. W. Latham, secretary of the society. "These are men who raise a little more fruit than they can use for their own needs, and want to sell it. They wiU offer their fruit in the market they can reach most conveni- ently. I don't believe that these growers will be reached by co-opera- tive marketing. There probably will be more or less of a glut in the mar- kets at certain" seasons and low prices to growers will be the result." That co-operative marketing is jios- sible throuerhout the state was the opinion of Thomas Redpath, Cry.stal Bay, another prominent horticulturist, who for a number of years has had charge of the exhibition at the state 1128 The American Florist. Dec. Jj, fair. "I believe it lias been proved by the experience of local associations that co-operative marketing in Min- nesota is possible," Mr. Redpath said. "During the past season a great many growers Iiave not realized much from the sale of their fruit. The remedy tor this condition is co-operative mar- keting. It must also be admitted that much fruit is sent to commission men which is not properly packed and Is of little value to them. One of the efforts of the horticultural society is to teach the members how to pack." When it is possible to be assured of a definite market, it was said that shipmentsi of fruit to the Dakotas frequently brought more than to the Twin Cities, though when there is no guarantee of outside sales, Minneapolis and St. Paul commission houses af- ford the most profitable means of dis- posal. Untimely shipments, bad pack- ing or poor selection of varieties were blamed for poor prices gleaned by some growers. OFFICERS ELECTED. State Senator T. B. Cushman. Owa- tonna, was re-elected president. George W. Strand, Taylor Falls, was chosen to succeed himself as treasurer; John P. Andrews, Faribault; Langford W. Smith, St. Paul, and R. A. Wright, Excelsior, were elected to fill vacan: cies on the executive board. A. W. Latham of Minneapolis was again elected secretary. The following are the subjects upon which papers were read during the convention : "Breeding Hardy Straw- berries and Other Fruits^" A. B. Vrackett, Excelsior; "The Homer Cherry at Minnetonka," A. M. Bates, Excelsior; "The Seasonal Procession of Beauty," C. S. Harrison, York, Neb.; "Hardier Evergreens for Minne- sota," Clarence Wedge, Albert Lea; "Misinformation in Regard to Varie- tieSj" E. A. Smith, Lake City, and "Farmers' Clubs of Value to the Hor- ticulturist," A. D. Wilson, St. Paul. The last formal business of the so- ciety was the election of vice presi- dents. It is the custom to change the personnel of the vice presidential list each year, making the member- ship as representative as possible. Tho_^e chosen were : First District, Allen Durand, Waseca: second, Alfred Terry, Slayton; third. C. H. Freeman, Zumbrota; fourth, E. J. Yanish, St. Paul; fifth, A. E. Haynes, Minneapo- lis; sixth. Freeman Thorpe, Hubert; seventh, Michael Oleson, Montevideo; eighth, L. D. Edson, Duluth; ninth, Louis Wenzel, Crookston. FLORISTS HELP OUT. Without doubt the State Florists' Association played an important part in the success of the meeting. On the evening of Tuesday, December 2, Olof J. Olson, President of the Florists' as- sociation, presided at the meeting. Papers were read and general discus- sion followed. August S. Swanson, a retired florist, of Wayzata, read a paper, the" subject of which was, "Flowers for Everybody's Garden"; "Some Experiences with Sweet Peas," by F. F. Farrar, White Bear, fol- lowed. Prof. Wm. Moore, of the State Agricultural College, St. Paul, pre- sented, "Greenhouse Insects"; and B. W. Reid, landscape gardener with Holm & Olson, St. Paul, delivered an address accompanied by illustrated slides, "Landscapes for the Rural Home." PHOENIX, Ariz. — N. A. Crisman has been appointed city florist, a position recently created by action of the coun- cil. His salary will be $100 a month and he will devote his time to the care of the city's flowers as the forester floes to its trees. State Florists' Association of Indiana. The State Florists' Association of Indiana held their monthly meeting at New Castle, December 2. Thirty- two members answered the roll call for luncheon, which was served at the Bundy hotel, where the business meet- ing was also held. All the ofiicers were present except the treasurer and we were informed that he was kept busy at Indianapolis delivering or- ders, as it was impossible to get any- one to do this on account of the strike. The members present were all very much gratified to know that we are going to have the Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America with us next fall and every one present seemed much Interested in making the flower show a success. The next meeting of the as- sociation will he held at Indianapolis, at which time officers will be elected, as it will be our annual meeting. As soon as the business was dis- posed of the members were all taken to visit greenhouses in automobiles. Our first visit was at the South Park Floral Company. We always expect to see first-class stock at these green- houses, and we were not disappointed, as their roses were in better shape than usual, especially the American Beauty, which has given New Castle its reputation as a flower-growing cen- ter. Mr. Heller informed us that he has cut a very heavy crop of these flowers all fall, which will account for the light crop for the next month or two, although there will be quite a fair-sized cut for the Christmas holi- days. Mr. Heller is very enthusiastic over Ophelia, the new rose which has created quite a sensation in Chicago and in Cleveland, O., this fall. It seems to be a first-class grower and the color should appeal to any one who fancies light pink roses. Our old friend, William Dittman, is located just across the street from the South Park people. As usual noth- ing but American Beauty roses are grown here and perhaps a finer lot cannot be found in America. One large section seemed to be just right for the holidays. Our next visit was to Peter dinger, where we found 27 houses 300 feet long and containing 240,000 feet of glass, in which we saw many large benches of carnations of the standard varieties in full crop for the holidays. These were by far the finest carnations seen in New Castle. Victory and May Day were noticeable, being extra heavy in crop. Killarney and White Killarney roses were also in very fair crop. The American Beauty, however, will be off crop for the holi- days. W. H. Gardner, who is man- ager of this establishment, deserves much credit for the fine system which we saw here. Again we boarded the autonnobile and were conducted to F. J. Benthey's. Roses were the principal crop here and showed very good health and vigor. Our next trip was to Peter Wyland's place. Notwithstanding Mr. Wyland has 10 or 11 houses 300 feet long he is still building several more (shortening the length, however) which will be planted to sweet peas. We finally concluded our very pleas- ant day with Mr. Lynch of the Heller Brothers, where nothing is grown but small plants for the retail catalogue trade and several hundred thousand roses were seen from the propagating benches up to the 3-and 4-inch pots. Mr. Lynch has one of the best equipped places for this line of busi- ness that the writer has ever had the pleasure to see and everything is con- ducted on thoroughly business prin- ciples. Every one present seemed to have enjoyed his visit at New Castle and all hope that they will receive another invitation next year. W. W. Coles. Wichita, Kans. NORMAL NOVEMBEE TRADE. The volume of business for the month of November was about nor- mal, with weather conditions unfa- vorable for a heavy trade Thanksgiv- i ing week. The month was unusually I warm, there being few nights that fell ' to frost point. Much cloudy, foggy weather with showers for the two weeks just past has had its effect on growing crops as well as on business. Such conditions have upset growing ' schedules in great shape, and it will take favorable weather and lots of manipulation to get all of the crops ' to strike it right. Chrysanthemums / are diminished in supply, although there still seems to be plenty of white ' of good quality. Paper White narcissus and Roriians are in ample supply* j Carnations are becoming a little more j plentiful. With favorable weather the ' prospects are fair for at least the | usual volume of business for Christ- mas. The stores are already showing advance specimens of azaleas, Lor- raine begonias, poinsettias, etc. NO*ES. C. A. Rose is to be congratulated upon the improved apeparance of his store, due to a new plate glass front and other improvements. Charles P. and Edward Mueller vis- ited Oklahoma City and neighboring points last week. Harvey McCoy, who has been with W. H. Gulp's greenhouse force for about 10 years, has resigned his posi- tion and moved from the city. W. H. Gulp & Co. are getting some good 'Gov. Herrick violets. Grown alongside Princess of Wales last year they did so much better than Wales that the latter have been discarded. They have a house of sweet peas planted the last of August that are just coming into flower. Many of the vines are more than eight feet high. A. Goldenberg of New York called upon his friends in the trade Thurs- day. C. Kaoxrllle, Tenn. TRADE INCREASING RAPIDLY. Business in general has been unusu- ally good this fall with a big demand for cut flowers. Chrysanthemums, of course, predominated. This city has been visited by twice as many travel- ing salesmen this season as ever be- fore, which goes to show that the southern states are beginning to take their rightful place in the trade. Some days there are five or six of these vis- itors at a time and the competition is keen. The Dutch bulb salesmen are also increasing in number. Prospects for the coming season ar^ brighter than ever before. There lias been lit- tle cool weather thus far this fall. Preliminary steps have been taken in the organization of a Florists' Club. It is hoped to give a chrysanthemum show next fall and the club will en- deavor to work up interest to this end during the ensuing year. LouisTllle, K7. The entire plant of John Skrobanek was destroyed by fire in the night, November 30. The loss included Mr. Skrobanek's entire stock of carnations, sweet peas, bulb stock and pot plants, as well as all outbuildings. The loss was complete, amounting to $3,500, and there was no insurance. Mr. Skrobanek owned a fine lot of chickens and believes the fire to have been set by chicken thieves. This supposition seems the more likely because the weather was warm at the time and there was no fire in the furnace. TOPEKA, KANS.— The forty-seventh annual meeting of the Kansas State Horticultural Society will be held here December 17-]9. 19^3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r j s t. 1121) Detroit Florists' Qub. The Detroit Floriats' Club held a tnido oxhibition at the rooms of the Michigan Cut Flower Kxchango, Mon- day evening, December S. This show Is held annually iirior to the Christ- mas holidays to enable prospective customers to make their selections and to put new life into things. It is always attended with fairly good re- sults. It was, this year, as usual, non-competitive, but judges passed upon the merits of the respective ex- hibits by the following exhibitors : Chas. Plumb showed a fine collec- tion of foliage and flowering plants, including ferns, Pandanus Vetchii, crotons, aspidistras, draciena termin- alis, araiicarias, azaleas, begonias, polnsettias and Scotch heather. John Breitmeyer's Sons — Azaleas, kentias, cyclamens, table ferns, pan- danus, poinsettias and a large speci- men Cypripedium insigne. J. B. Dinser — Azaleas, poinsettias, Asparagus plumosus and small table ferns. Beard Bros. — A collection of flower- ing plants and Boston ferns, the latter being especially well grown, showing a rich dark color. Micsel Bros. — Primulas, cyclamens, begonias, araucarias, flcus, aspidistras, the cyclamens being especially . well grown and of good varieties. Fred Pautke — Celestial peppers shown in a fancy pot cover with han- dle and daintily trimmed with red baby ribbon, very attractive. Also a vase of chrysanthemum Helen New- bury, tinted salmon pink; single vio- lets and a seedling. Fred Breitmeyer — Group of Jeru- salem cherries in 4-inch pots, well berried and attractive. In cut flow- ers he showed the new rose Jonkheer J. L. Mock, Killarney and White Kil- larney and Rhea Reid, and the new carnation Philadelphia Pink. Grohman, the Florist, Saginaw — Vase of well-grown poinsettias, good color and large size. Chas. Dlstelrath — Carnations White Enchantress and chrysanthemum Christmas Gem, the latter being par- ticularly fine. Leopold Mallast — "Vase of white snapdragons and carnations White and Pink Enchantress and Beacon, all fine blooms. Fred Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. — New carnation Champion, a crimson va- riety of a distinct and pleasing shade, large blooms and perfect calyx, and long stiff stems. It showed in splen- did condition and was much admired. Robert Klagge — Asparagus Lutzl, lancifollum lilies, freesias, lily of the valley. Paper White narcissus and callas and carnations, including the new Philadelphia Pink. This novelty as shown by Mr. Klaage has main- tained its excellent reputation. The 75 blooms were on stems over 30 Inches long, holding erect the large beautiful flowers and appearing to great advantage under the electric light. The roses shown by the same grower included magnificent Rhea Reid and Killarney. A. J. Stahelln — Carnations. Rain- bow, Benora, Washington, Beacon, Enchantress, Rose Pink, Enchantress, Comfort, Rosette, White Enchantress, Glorlosa, and May Day. All were fine flowers and especially creditable to the grower. B. Schroeter — Basket very tasteful- ly arranged and unique In character, Philadelphia Pink carnations being chiefly employed and showing to great advantage in this arrangement. The same artist showed examples of Christmas wreaths and a flat cross In artificial flowers. L. Bemb Floral Co. — Basket Mrs. Chas. Russell roses, pink snapdrag- ons and stevla. Excellent flowers were used and the artist's well-known skill In arrangement was shown. Beside it was shown by the same exhibitor a miniature bouquet of Sweetheart roses, dainty and most attractive. The judges appointed to review the exhibition were : Aug. Von Boeslager, A. Sylvester and J. F. Sullivan. President Danzer announced the consideration of holiday preparations for the next meeting of the club Mon- day evening, December 1.5. J. F. S. San Francisco. COOl) CIUil.STMAS TRADE EXPECTED. Considering the quiet tone of busi- ness in general and the depressed finan- cial condition prevailing on this coast, it is satisfactory to note that the flower business is maintaining a good aver- age for the season. Thanksgiving day, as it is observed in this city, brings but little additional business to the flower shops as compared with other holidays, and this year is conceded to be no improvement on the past. However, the entire trade is very op- timistic regarding the coming holidays and the plant specialists are booking advance orders in numbers. Profiting by the imprecedented plant sales of last season, the growers are carrying largely increased stocks this year. The weather is all that could be desired, the rains timely and covering a large area, and at this writing the seasonal rainfall In this vicinity is two Inches above the average. The Immediate effect on the trade has been to dimin- ish the supply of chrysanthemums and increase the violet crop. Under pres- ent conditions practically this entire crop is handled by one concern main- taining a steady price of one dollar a dozen bunches. Formerly the price fluctuated from 40 cents to 7.5 cents a dozen, and the profusion of violets sold by the hucksters at 5 cents and 10 cents a bunch (including foil and maidenhair) is a thing of the past. Shops that formerly charged 1.5 cents a bunch now charge 20 cents. While the violet growers are assured a stable price for their entire crop, the sale and use of these flowers in this vicinity have been appreciably curtailed. There is not much variety in the plants coming in. Some new cyclamen, fair poinsettias and a few Lorraine bego- nias. Fine Boston and kindred varieties of ferns may be had at any time. Flow- ers are plentiful, but only fairly good at best. Chrysanthemums are not up to the usual standard, nor are they as plentiful as a few weeks ago, when the Japanese wholesalers, to prevent a glut, consigned quantities of them to the garbage heap on arrival. Roses are picking up in quality and price and are offered in greater variety than ever. Lilies are scare, the McCIellan Co. being the only firm cutting them. Car- nations are advancing. NOTES. The Florists' Club, a social organi- zation recently effected by the young florists, will hold their first annual ball next week and it promises to be a classy event, the boys having en- gaged the best hall in the city and a select orchestra. To maintain a proper atmosphere, boutonnieres will be "good form." and each lady attending will be presented with a corsage bouquet. Walter A. Hoffinghoff will act as floor manager, with Jos. Jacques as assist- ant. The committee on arrangements consists of Jas. W. Keegan. chairman. Jos. Lovezollo, Floyd Arnold, Bud Beattie and Gus Taylor. The Pelicano & Rossi Co. has posted the town with extra large display post- ers featuring a well executed colored cut of Milady and the reassuring an- nouncement, "Flowers at Reasonable Prices." The cut alone is five feet in diarheter. The Japanese Growers' Association has moved into its new quarters on Bush street, near Kearney. The lo- cation is admirable, being central, spa- cious and convenient. Chas. Shellgram of the J. B. Poland Co. reports a normal city trade on Thanksgiving but an increase of 20 per cent on shipments to interior parts of the st.ate. E. W. McCIellan is sending In some Milady roses that have won many ad- mii-ers. Jos. Rolker of New York is a visitor this week. T. Cleveland. TRADE QUIET. Nothing exciting has happened in the cut-flower line the past week, many retailers reporting a rather dull week, which is the usual reaction after a holiday, and, as on the Week be- fore, on Saturday it rained. There is not a large varlet-" of stock on the market at present, but considering the dark weather the quality is uniformly good. Pink Killarney roses have been a little off color, but are improving. My Maryland are now coming in fine color and large blooms. Richmond roses have been scarce. Good lily of the valley has been scarce at times, as are orchids. Sweet peas, calandulas and some snapdragons arrive dally. Paper White narcissus are moving fairly well, as does stevla. Golden Wedding, Jones, Chadwick and Helen Frick chrysanthemums are in good supply and the demand is good. Car- nations have been short of the demand and the price is a trifle higher. As- paragus plumosus and sprengeri are short of the demand. Callas and Easter lilies are in good demand. Vio- lets move only fairly well, but the stock is exceptionally fine. NOTES. The Taylor Flower Shop, in the Tay- lor Arcade, owned and conducted by Wm. Taylor, Son & Co., has closed its doors. Miss Pauline Endress, who managed the store since Mr. Whea- dons left, is now with Westman & Getz. Miss Wilhelm, formerly of Westman & Getz, has joined the Jas. Eadie Co. force. The Lady Florists' Clpb held their regular meeting Monday evening, De- cember 1. Refreshments were served. The club membership is growing larger at every meeting, and all ladies con- nected with the trade who are not al- ready members are urgntly requested to join. A "bunch of the boys" attended a chicken supper and party at Frank Friedly's home on Shaw avenue. East Cleveland, Saturday evening, December 6. A very enjoyable time was had by all. S. N. Pentecost is still cutting a fine lot of Golden Wedding and Jones chrysanthemums. He also has a fine lot of poinsettias coming on this week and expects to cut until Christ- mas. H. Pelz. a florist on East Third street, died recently of poisoning, hav- ing taken carbolic acid. Family trouble is given as the cause. Adam H. Graham, Jr., has been ap- pointed director of public service of East Cleveland. The J. M. Gasser Co.'s retail store has added an automobile delivery car to its service. C. F. B. Windsor. Ont. — Miss Pearl V. Win- ters, one of C. R. Tuson's most trusted employes, died here suddenly of heart disease just after returning to the store from lunch. She was 24 years of age. 1130 The American Florist. Dec. 13, Columbus, 0. SUPPLT AND DEMAND BOTH OFF. The warm weather of last week was doubly bad for the florists. First, there was no good stock, and then there was little demand. The latter part of the week funeral work came in heavily and helped clean up most of the stock. Flowers of all kinds are soft and not keeping well. The only rose which was much affected was the Killarney, many complaints being received. The demand for Richmond is increasing. Wards are becoming popular for corsage work. Yellow roses are scarce. Sweet peas are get- ting better but the supply as yet is very limited. Some of the growers are having trouble with the buds drop- ping. Easter lilies are scarce, only a few being offered with the demand good. Lily of the valley is used ex- tensively. The demand for snap- dragon is good but only a few are on the counters. Paper White narcissi are a glut on the marKet. Poinsettias are also hard to move. Cyclamen and azaleas are leading m potted plants. Stevia is being used in large quanti- ties with a large amount to draw from. Asparagus plumosus and spren- geri is in big supply but there is only a limited demand. NOTES. The formal opening of Miller's Flower Shop was held last Thursday and was well attended. Mr. Miller has one of the finest little shops in this city. Joseph Martin, for 16 years in Mr. Miller's employ, at Newark, is in charge. The store is decorated in Japanese and the fixtures are mahog- any. Otto Ackerman, one of the proprie- tors of the Riverside Floral Co., sur- prised his friends by quietly marry- ing Miss Mabel Belle Taylor last week. Owing to the expected rush for the holidays the honey-moon will be deferred to a later date. The trade extends its best wishes. Leo Miller is cutting some nice Chadwick chrysanthemums. His roses are extra good. The Art Floral Co. has its force busy making baskets and other Christ- mas novelties. The Columbus Floral Co. is cutting heavily on roses and narcissi. C. E. Stone is cutting some very fine stevia and single violets. Paul M. Halbrooks, of Newark, was a business visitor last week. L. S. B. Oklahoma City. SUMMER FLOWERS GROWING AGAIN. We have had two weeks of warm, rainy weather and every growing thing outdoors seems out of place. Lawns (which are all of Bermuda grass here) have all started growing again and become quite fresh and green. They were all withered and dead looking in the early part of November. Holly- hooks in sheltered places have a new growth ten feet high or more and even cannas have got shoots ten inches high from eyes that should not have started until next year. NOTES. The excessive rains have filled most of the river bottoms and this is hav- ing a bad effect on the gatherers of mistletoe. That industry' has been practically tied up for some days on account of the flooded conditions. Re- lief is expected daily, however, and the crop may yet be harvested in good shape, as the waters recede very rap- idly when the rainfall ceases. Careful estimates of the size of the crop of mistletoe produced in this state place the amount at five carloads, with this city as the central distributing point. Barteldes' Seed Store are the chief assemblers of the crop. It is shipped or brought in wagons by farmers to their warehouse, where they grade it, repack into corrugated boxes and send it forth again to dealers all over the country. The Stiles Co. has been very suc- cessful in forcing new imported azaleas into bloom. Their show windows carry some fine examples at present and we understand they will have a nice lot that will be in about right for the Christmas trade. O. Bofinger of Barteldes made a southern business trip this week. Mrs. Eager, representing John Pur- row & Co., Guthrie, and R. G. Saun- ders, representing D. M. Ferry, were recent visitors. The state convention of hardware men, which has been holding here, called for a nic_e banquet decoration at the Lee-Hucklns hotel on Decem- ber 4. The cut flower business has eased up a little since Thanksgiving and the plant trade is not quite so brisk as it was. S. S. B. Cincinnati. MARKET BETTER AT CLOSE. Last week's market was a rather ordinary one that improved as the week progressed and closed fair. Be- ginning on Sunday of this week came the first cold and real freezing weather of the season. The weather predic- tions are to the effect that the cold weather will last throughout the bal- ance of the week. Monday was the first in several weeks on which flowers in the wholesale houses cleaned up fairly well. Not very much stock had been carried over from the previous ■ week. Prom present indications the balance of the week should find a better market. The demand is no larger than it was, but the supply has decreased and the two are balanced better than for some time. Shipping business is good. Rose offerings include some fine Killarney, White Killarney, My Maryland and Richmond, as well as a limited number of Sunburst and the like. The supply of American Beauty is short of the call. Carnations are* offered in adequate numbers and are bringing good prices. Narcissi find a poor call at any price. The offerings of Giganteum lilies are fully adequate for requirements. Ro- man hyacinths are in. Violets, while moving at a better rate than before, do not as yet sell as well as they should. The request for lily of the valley and orchids is ordinary. Sweet peas find a ready market, but are of- fered in only limited quantities. The green goods supply is ample. NOTES. P. J. dinger has been getting in a good cut of very fine carnations. C. B. Crltchell was the first to offer bronze leucothoe a fortnight ago. A good general demand has kept Miss Edith Kyrk very busy of late. Gus Adrian's poinsettias are coming along very nicely for Christmas. Visitors : Arthur J. Dunne, repre- senting the Spool Cotton Co., New York; Wm. Rogers, manager of the Miami Floral Co., Dayton; Joe Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Chas P. Dudley, Par- kersburg, W. Va.; A. J. Vanderhorst, St. Mary's; L. Humphreys, Zanesville, and Miss Lampert, Xenia. H. Montreal. CHRISTMAS PROSPECTS. The Chief concern "of the grower centers around the preparation of the Christmas plants. The greatest anx- iety is caused by the unseasonable weather, dull and mild days and damp nights. This does not seem to bene- fit growing plants at all, though the temperature is easily kept up and often above the required degree. Poinsettias simply keep on growing and never make the sp-much-looked- for bracts, or if they do, much too late to be of good size for the holi- days. Azaleas are a badly mixed lot. There will be a few good ones but as usual many roses traveled all over the continent before they found this city. Some arrived only last week and naturally were refused acceptance. Another case of a few hundred glad- ioli arrived December 4, after a two- months' trip with $8.20 charges on it. It will have to go back. The main display this year will be bulbous stock, which is seen every-where and of first- class quality. A big lot will be dis- played in pots and pans with small ferns planted between the bulbs. Bos- ton ferns have not been selling so well this year. There is a nice lot about yet. Of Begonia Lorraine and its varieties there is a suflBcient sup- ply but only in the small sizes. Large plants are scarce. CLUB HOLDS ELECTION. The annual meeting and election of officers of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held December 1 at the Montreal Flora! Exchange. There was a large attendance, includ- ing some of the old-time prominent members. The question of amalgama- tion was again discussed without com- ing any nearer a solution. However, we shall see whether the committee is able to solve it, as it is left in their hands. The finances of the club are in good condition. There is still money in the bank after a year of heavy expenditure. The election of officers resulted as follows : H. J. Eddy, pres- ident; C. A. Smith, first vice-presi- dent; Wm. Cotter, second vice-presi- dent; W. H. Horobin, secretary-treas- urer; Julius Luck, assistant secretary- treasurer. Committee — ^W. McCoullock, R. Burrows, W. S. Watts, D. McDon- ald, Geo. Pascoe, J. Travis. A dele- gation of the club gave A. C Wilshire a surprise party at his new place and inspected his new range. L. Los Ans^eles. WEEK OF DECEMBER 1. Cold weather has caused a falling off in stock but prices are holding about the same. Greenhouse roses are showing in larger quantities with the prices fairly high. Outdoor roses are still doing well and the quantity and quality is very good for this time of year. Violets are plentiful and of a good quality, but carnations and chrysanthemums are getting scarce and also are not in good condition. The nightsi are cold now and the growers are beginning to fear the Cal- ifornia bogie-man. Jack Frost. An- other frost like last year would be disastrous. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The Horticultural Society held its monthly meeting Tuesday, December 2. There was a good attendance to hear a first-class lecture on the grow- ing of vegetables by William Felgate of Sierra Madre. Mr. Felgate has been very successful in this line and his talk was not only instructive but was very interesting. The society is planning on a picnic at Montebello next Sunday for men only. High jinx is the programme. NOTES. Pasadena is making great prepara- tions for the annual flower carnival. Each year they try to make the fes- tival better than the last and they have reached such a high standard of perfection that it is becoming some- what of a task to gain this end. But according to Pasadena nothing is im- possible. All the florists E^re busy preparing for the holidays. 4i -'''SJt of business is expected. \ ■Vll/ij I!/ M. ^PA?- The American Florist. 1131 OBITUARY. Carl W. Heldgfcr. (';irl WUUain Ileidger, a pioneer lloiist of Saginaw, Mich., diod at his lionie recently as a result of injuries sustained October 2!t, when he was thrown from a wagon. Mr. Heidger was born October 4, 1S41, in Germany, coming to America when 25 years old. He located first in Cleveland, O., but soon moved to Saginaw. He was em- ployed by John Dieckmann, that city's first florist. In 1S71 Mr. Heidger started in business for himself. He was a prominent lodgeman, being identified with the K. O. T. M., the German Maennerchor and other soci- eties. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Frederika Foss Heidger, two sons, Wm. and Charles, and six daughters. He also leaves 20 grandchildren and a brother and sister, the latter living in (Jermany. Mrs. Fanny Warendorff Mrs. Fanny Warendorff, agedi 781 years, died at her home at the An- sonia. New York, December 7. Mrs. Warendorff was a notable woman in the trade there, having been engaged in the florist business upwards of fifty years. She was married twice and is survived by six sons, Joseph Fleisch- man, Alexander, Herman, Victor, Ed- ward and Benjamin Warendorff, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Newrock. Adam Rothar. Adam Rothar, retired florist of 1565 Bushwick avenue, Brooklyn, N. T., died recently at his home from cancer of the stomach. Mr. Rothar was born in Germany 66 years ago, but had been a resident of Brooklyn for the last 40 years. For more than 30 years, until his retirement, he conducted a flower store on Central avenue near Moffat street. He was a member of the Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Liourdes and of the Knights of Columbus. WUton D. Steele. Wilton D. Steele, superintendent of the state nursery near Saratoga Springs, N. T., died recently in a Sara- toga hospital, where he had gone to submit to an operation. Mr. Steele was appointed superintendent of the nursery when it was established two years ago. He is survived by his wid- ow, four children, seven brothers and three sisters. Chas. W. Blatchley. Chas. W. Blatchley, of the Blatchley Co., florists, of Meriden and Milldale, Conn., died recently of pneumonia, aged 65 years. He leaves three sons and three daughters. His son Reuben of Meriden is connected with the firm. Thomas Jardine. Thomas Jardine, a retired florist, died recently at Philadelphia, Pa., aged 67. He was born and spent practically all his life in the city where he died. Mr. Jardine was a member of Caledonia Lodge No. 700, L O. O. P. ELGIN, III. — Chas. Swaby, of Xenia, O., where he had been head gardener at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' home, has purchased the Swaby Green- house. JOLiET, III. — One of the most beau- tiful tributes to deceased Elks was the window of the A. C. Rott floral store, 407 Jefferson street. For years Mr. Rott has given his window to the dis- playing of a fitting memorial, but,' ' never before have his efforts quite equalled the window of this year. Lancaster County Florists' Club. 'I'hi' .stH'iind vi.sitiiig trip was made NovonibiT 20 and to llic lldi-i.sts uf the lOa.sl end. The lii-.st stop was at Sec- retary Ijenion l^andis' place, where is grown everything for the retail store, roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, daisies and greens. At H. D. Rohrer's wo saw the Largest lot of Bonnaffon chrysanthemums grown in this section and his usual good quality of carna- tions, with his own seedling red hold- ing up its record of last year. At Geo. G. Goldbach's we found a new man in charge and a decided improvement over last season. Here is an illustra- tion of the good these trips do. The visit certainly acted as an impetus on the new man to show an improvement in the place over last season. At Julius P. Siebold's we found the forty varieties of geraniums and the snap- dragons working hard making cuttings for their owner. From there to Bnos Kohr's was "some jump," but automo- biles and street cars helped us to get there. Here, through some unexplain- able reason, the carnations were not so good as last season. Mr. Kohr, being conservative, estimates he will get about one-third of a crop. At the evening meeting we had Ar- thur Niessen of Philadelphia for the paper of the evening, and he advised us to pay more attention to the grow- ing of flowers that keep and to be careful in packing them for shipment. He also brought out many points from a business point of view and quite a lively discussion ensued. A canvass of those present by the cooperative-buy- ing committee was made and it was quite a surprise to find that in this conservative community orders have been placed for some 7,.500 Matchless and almost that many Philadelphia carnations. It is the object next sea- son to bulk all of our orders, and there are prospects of- our being able on our membership card to get a considerable reduction on all pipes and fittings from a local concern if we unite on our buy- ing at that establishment. This will be worked out along other lines as we gain experience. A committee was ap- pointed to arrange for a banquet in January and the meeting adjourned in peace and harmony about 9 :45 p. m. to meet again December 18. A. M. HERE. NEWS NOTES. Painesville, O. — J. A. Eastwell, of the C. Hagenberger Co., had on dis- play recently in the window a dining table set for six and decorated with white and yellow chrysanthemums. Narcissi and wheat were used for the background. WoiiCESTER, Mass. — John A. Lind- blad, owner of a florist store at 43 Stanton street, and Miss Marie Reberg were united in marriage recently by the Rev. John A. Bchstrom of the Swedish Lutheran church. Pen Aegyl, Pa. — Walter Garland has completed his new greenhouse range and has transferred many plants from his Nazareth establishment, from which place he is still supj)lying the trade also. battle Cbeek, Mich. — The Battle Creek Horticultural Society has out- lined the work and the subjects for discussion for its semi-monthly meet- ings up to and including that of May 22. Ft. Dodge, Ia. — R. P. Atwell has leased a room on Central avenue which gives him a fine location for a downtown florist store. His green- house is on Sixteenth street. Gkeelbt, Colo. — John Leavy has erected a new greenhouse and propa- gating establishment. Hautkoki), Conn. — Andrew Bros., who opened a florist Store here a year ago, lia\e movi'd to larger (luarters at Main anil .Summer s( reels. 'They are liberal |)utrons (it the advertising columns of the local jiapcrs and have met with marked success. Bknton HAKBon, MICH. — New oflicers were elected at a meeting of horticul- turists held here recently. An invita- tion was extended to the Michigan State Horticultural Society to hold its mid-winter meeting here. Reading, Pa. — Moyer Bros, have moved from 245 South Tenth street to a handsome new storeroom at Eighth and Cherry. They report an excellent trade. Oceanside, Cal. — P. P. Hasp, the local florist and landscape gardener, has been left .$40,000, part of an es- tate of .'t;400,000, by an uncle in Ger- many. New Haven, Conn. — Chas. M. Myers, who has been with John N. Champion & Co. for the past 10 years, has opened a flower store of his own at 936 Chapel street. Seattle, Wash.— The Burdett Co. is using full page advertisements of seeds, bulbs and nursery stock in the local newspapers and says it pays. Springfield, Mo. — The Missouri State Horticultural Society and the state board of horticulture held a joint meeting here December 2-3. Danburt, Conn. — Edwin E. Mathew- son has erected a Lord & Burnham greenhouse 40x200 feet at 63 North street at a cost of $7,000. Wheeling, W. Va. — John Dieckman Is building a reservoir near his green- houses and will be prepared for droughts In the future. Kansas City, Kans.— The new flower store opened by Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Bernard at 911 North Seventh street, is enjoying a fine trade. Rutland, Vt. — A. J. Courcelle has added to his range, more than doub- ling its capacity, and has added a wing to his ofiice. Philadelphia, Pa. — The widow and son of the late Robert Kincaid, of Germantown, will continue his florist business. Cluh Meetings Next Week. Betroit, Mich., Dec. 16, 8 p. m. — Detroit Flor- ists' Club, L. Bemb Floral Oo. Raleigh H. Wells, secretary, 827 Canfleld avenue, Detroit. Grand Rapids, Mich., Deo. 16 Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Edward Freyllng, secretary, 1057 Wealthy ave- nue, Grand Rapids. Montreal, Que., Deo. 15, 7:45 p. m.— Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Montreal Floral Exchange, 140 Mansfleld street. W. H. Horo- bln, secretary-treasurer, 228 Marquette street, Montreal. Newark, N. J., Dec. 14, 3-5 p. m, — German Gardeners' Club of Newark, N. .T.. 15 Newark street. Peter CaiUe. secretary. 111 Avon ave- nue. Newark, N. J. New Orleans, La., Dec. 14, 2 p. m. — Garden- ers' Mutual Protective Association. 114 Ex- change alley. John Parr, secretary, 4539 North Rampart street. New Orleans. New Orleans, la., Dec. 18. 8 p. m. — New Orleans Horticultural Society, Association of Commerce Building, cor. St. Charles and Com- mon streets. C. R. Panter, secretary. 2320 Calhoun street. New Orleans. Providence, R. I., Dec. 16, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 West- minster street. Wm. E. Chappell, secretary, 333 Branch avenue. Providence. R. I. Scranton, Pa., Dec. 19, 7:30 p. m. — Scranton Florists' Club. Guernsey building. T. B. Mc- Clintock, secretary, Scranton. Seattle, Wash,, Deo. 16.— Seattle Florists' As- sociation, Chamber of Commerc-e, Second avenue and Columbia street. A. Balmer, secretary, 31G Taylor avenue, Seattle. Tacoma, Wash,, Deo. 18. — Tacoma Florists' Association, Maccabee Hall. F. C. Smith, sec- retary, Tacoma, Wash. Toronto, Ont., Dec, 16, 8 p. m. — Gardeners* and Florists' Association, St. George's Hall. i:im street. Geo. Douglas, secretary. 189 Mer- ton street, Toronto. 1132 The American Florist. Dec. 13, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union,, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those In the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier 'f possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions oL our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Deartjom St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 92 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. Suggestions for the holidays 1113 —Holiday plant baskets (illus.) 1113 —Plants for Christmas (illus.) 1113 — Christmas wreaths (illus.) 1114 The retail trade 1115 ^Flowers at Whallen funeral 1115 ■ — Sprays and clusters (supplement) 1115 — H. N. Bruna' new store (illus.) 1116 Weather troubles 1116 Florists' ferns 1117 The Christmas tree 1118 The rose 1119 — The early winter work 1110 With the growers 1120 —Henry A. Dreer (Inc.), Philadelphia, Pa.. 1120 Officers Chicago Florists' Club (portraits) . .1121 Arnold Arboretum notes 1122 Otticers New York Florists' Club (portraits) .1123 J. S. Wilson Floral Co., Des Moines, la. (lUus.) 1124 The carnation 1124 — Critical period of growth 1124 Begonias at Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove (illus. ) 1125 Affiliation once more 1125 Hardy perennials for grouping 1125 A new foliage plant (illus.) 1126 Lavender culture in southern France 1126 Floricultural graduates win positions (illus.) .1127 Minnesota State Horticultural Society 1127 State Florists' Association of Indiana 1128 Wichita, Ivans 1128 Knoxville, Teun ;il28 Louisville. Ky 1128 Detroit Florists' Club 1129 San Francisco 1129 Cleveland 1129 Columbus, 0 1130 Oklahoma City 1130 Cincinnati 1130 Montreal 1130 Obituary 1131 — Carl W. Heidger — Mrs. Fanny Warendoref.1131 —Adam Rothar— Wilton D. Steele 1131 — Chas. W. Blatchley— Thos. Jardine 1131 Lancaster County Florists' Club 1131 Club meetings next week 1131 Our supplements 1132 Denver snowstorm losses 1132 Society of American Florists 1132 Chrysanthemum Society of America 1132 Nicof ume 1132 Personal 1132 Chicago 1150 Chicago Florists' Club 1155 «t. Louis 1156 Philadelphia 1158 Providence, R. 1 1159 New York 1160 New York Florists' Club 1162 Albany, N. Y 1162 Norfolk, Va 1163 Steamship sailings 1165 The seed trade 1170 — Christmas greens at Chicago 1170 — Now eliminate zone system 1170 . — New catalogue rates effective March 16.. 1170 — Kentia seeds 1170 The nursery trade 1174 — Plant quarantine regulations 11*74 Market gardeners 11'76 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 1176 — Lettuce drop 1176 —Keep on firing 1176 — Fertilizer for strawberries 1176 Connecticut Horticultural Society 1180 Get all the Christmas business you can. There may he coal bills or other bills to pay later. It is reported that fall bulbs, plant- ed outdoors, have started their top growth in many places during the ex- tended mild weather and even cro- cuses have been seen in bloom while some tulips are far advanced. Forcing bulbous stock indoors has been coming along much too fast. Some say that early tulips may come in for Christmas which should not be ready until mid-winter. Denver Snowstorm Losses. Denver, December 9. — The gradual resumption of traffic and communica- tion reveals serious loss among grow- ers here. The tremendous weight of four feet of damp snow crushed many houses flat, which in several instances resulted in complete freezing. The Elitch-Long Flower Store, N. A. Ben- son, D. S. Grimes' Sons, Emil Glauber, the Curtis Park FloraJ Co. and Ben Boldt fortunately escaped losses, but business has been paralyzed for a week and everybody is shoveling snow. The following is the list of reported losses to date : Mauff Floral Co., one house of late chrysanthemums worth about $2,000. Fred Hall, two houses and Mr. Hall seriously injured. The Park Fioral Co., one small house, damage slight. Claude J. Hurt, one house of red carnations. The Thos. Chapman Floral Co., to- tal loss. Davidson & Western Floral Co., two houses. Fred C. Schumann, two houses of sweet peas. Fred C. Maler, new houses 24x100 feet. George Weigle, total lo.ss reported. A. C. Toothaker, total loss feared. Louis A. Kintzele, two houses. Graj' Floral Co., one house. Society of American Florists. department OF PLANT EEGISTRATION. F. H. De Witt & Company, of Woos- ter, O., submit for registration the following geranium described below; also pelargonium hereunder described. Any person objecting to the registra- tion or to the use of the proposed names. Is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registra- tion, the same will be made three weeks from this date. RAISER'S DESCRIPTIONS. Name of geranium — "John G. Meyer." A cross between L'Aube and Jean Oberle. The trusses of bloom are very large. It is a semi-double, pure white without any trace of color. Small foliage. Both habit and foliage like its parent Jean Oberle. Name of pelargonium — "Eastern Star." A cross between Easter Greet- ing and Graf Zeppelin. Ground color, wild rose, pink, with five large reddish brown spots, edges with scarlet lake. This variety is somewhat remontant. It is a dwarf compact grower and quite free in bloom. . REGISTRATIONS COMPLETED. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed to the registration of the cannas Jessica, Benvolio, Horatio, Lafew, Gonzabo and Mercutio by R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., same be- comes complete. No objections being filed to the reg- istration of the cannas Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Golden Gate, Wintzer's Co- lossal, Jane Addams, San Diego by the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove^ Pa., same becomes complete. No objection being filed to the reg- istration of the rose "Hadley" by the Montgomery Cornpany, Inc., Hadley, Mass., same becomes complete. JOHN Young, Sec'y. December 8, 1913. Chrysanthemum Society of America. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., registers the following varieties of chrysanthemums : Golden Climax — Seedling of C. W. Johnson's. Pure golden yellow, perfect color. Full double, true pompon type, 1% to \% inches in diameter. At its best first week in November. Makes a fine spray without disbudding. Me- dium height, stiff stem, good foliage. Shown in collection, winning Hitchings cup. New York, 1912, and in winning- collection, Chicago, 101.3. Winner best vase of yellow pompons any variety, Chicago, 1913. Western Beauty — Seedling of C. W. Johnson's. Silvery pink, full double, 214 to 2% inches wide. Petals a little more loosely aranged than the type. Naturally throws a perfect spray. Tall erect grower. Stiff stems, foliage gocd. Season second week November. Best of its season and color for commer- cial culture, shown in winning col- lection, Chicago, 1913. Especially bril- liant under artificial light. Golden Harvest— Seedling of C. W. Johnson's. Bronze tipped and light- ened by golden yellow. Very bright, attractive color. True pompon type, 1% to 1% inches in diameter. Medium height, throws good sprays for cut- ting. Stems stiff. Season first week in November. In the winning collec- tion. New York, 1912, and Chicago, 1918. Golden West — Seedling of C. W. Johnson's. Golden yellow of the small button pompon type. Very compact. Unusually good keeper. Flower 1 to 1% inches in diameter, dwarf stiff stem. A striking flower, perfect for pot culture and should be received with as much favor as the old variety Baby. More dwarf and compact than the latter. In the winning collection, Chicago, 1913. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Our Supplements. Subscribers should see that they get copies of the fine supplementary illus- trations showing high-grade design and decorative work. These fine supplements should be carefully pre- served, as they mean much to the retail florists in dealing with their customers, illustrating as they do the various kinds of work that the every- day florist is called upon to perform. The papers in which the supplements appear should be likewise preserved, as they contain much valuable data with regard to these special illustra- tions. Subscribers should see that they get every issue, as otherwise they may miss some of this high- grade work. Nlcofume. C. C. Taylor, the accomplished ento- mologist and representative of the Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky., was a recent caller at this of- fice and stated that his firm, manu- facturers of the well-known Nicofume insecticides, is again in position to fill all orders, Personal. E. S. Miller of Wading River, N. Y., is now at Eatonville, Wash., on a tour of the Pacific Coast. ^9'3- The American Florist. 1133 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Whoro answers nro to bo mailed from thisofllce encioso 10 eoiits ex tni to cover postatio, etc. Situation Wanted— By all-round grower; single. 23 years experience. Address Key 997, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Steady position in store or ureenDiiuses; lite experience; by first-classman, can furnish best of references. Address, Key 995. care American Florisl. Situation Wanted— College man. specialized in horticulture, wants position in (rreenhouse. Good worker; willins: to learn Just nive me a chance. Leonian, B. 605, State University, Lexington, Ky. Situation Wanted— By a competent young man with live years' practical experience, as assistant grower on commercial or private place. Address, Key 973, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By middle aged English- man, as head gardener, private place, life ex perience, first class references. Address Key 994, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose grower; a section. Can come by December 1; have Al references. State wages and full particulars in first letter. Address Key 992, care A merican Florist. Situation Wanted— Gardener wants position as foreman on large private estate anywhere. Nothing small required. G. D. care Wilson, 68 Fourth St., South Orange, N. J, Situation Wanted— As manager, by a first-class grower of cut flowers and plants: over 30 years' experience: private or commercial; single; first- class references. Florist, 55 W. Ontario St., Chicago. Situation Wanted— On commercial or private place. 16 years' experience in all branches of horticulture and good at designing and decora- tions. Single. Well recommended. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 124 E. 24th St., New York, Situation Wanted— As head gardener and florist on private place: English; 35 years of age; mar- ried; one child; life experience in all branches, greenhouse and outside. 5 years' reference from present place. Can come any time. Frederick Chapman, Bolton, N. Y. Situation Wanted— In a seed house, either as catalogue compiler or other responsible position in office by a first-class man with 16 years practi- cal experience in all branches of the trade, thor- oughly competent, and able to submit best refer- ences. State salary. Address, Key 984, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— A man of unusual ability, expert propagator and rosegrower, wishes to take charge as foreman or propagator in large estab- lishment. Am strictly sober; single. State salary when writing. Will be at liberty on December 1st. Address, J. Miller, 6972 N. Clark St„ Chicago. Wanted — Florist's display ice box. Must be in good condition and cheap. 2602 Virginia St.. Sioux City, la. Help Wanted — Man in St, Louis, who under- stands seed, bulb and plant business. Address Key 976, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Man for private place, good wages, one who knows how, Hardhsty & Co,t 150 E, 4th St,, Cincinnati. Ohio, Help Wanted— Experienced seedsman, by an old established house in large eastern city. State experience. Address Key 979, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men, wages $110.00 per month and all found. A, A. Mac Dongall, bupt. The Highlands, Seattle, Wash, Help Wanted— Young lady of good appearance for florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bouQUet work. Apply stating full particulars to J, S, Simmons, 266 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Help Wanted— I want a competent florist for service in a Florida resort from January 15 to March 15: must be a good salesman and able to do thoroughly satisfactory dinner decoration work ; young woman preferred. H. D. K., Room 2001, 220 W. 42nd St., New York City, Help Wanted -A practical cut llowirand pottcd- planl crowi-r for a ri-lail store and if he had a nursery experience, the position could be made more attractive, provided he was able to super- vise bciih places, as I have a small nursery connected. .Address Key 9S7, care American Florist. Wanted— To rent, for 5 years, 10,000 to 20,000 feet of glass. .Address Key 977, care American Florist, Cash for Your Business or Property.— I bring buyers and sellers together. No matter whore lo- cated if yciu want to buy. sell or exchange, address Frank P. Cleveland, 1367 Adams Express Building, Chicago, 111. For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50x 125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire. J. Nelson, 1747 Huron St.. Chicago. For Sale — Good paying retail store at 1515 Cly bourn Avenue, Chicago. Good reason for sellmg. Also delivery wagon. For further par- ticulars. Key 986, care American Florist, For Sale — Greenhouses in good condition. Around New York. Can sell $3,000.00 worth of stock on the place, also near a good market where stock can be sold at best prices. For particulars address Key 982, care American Florist, For Sale— Model F,, five passenger Buick car. Almost new. New tires. Everything complete. Guaranteed perfect. For further particulars call or address Ogden Floral Co., 1917 Harrison St.. Chicago. For Sale— Fine ttorists' delivery wagon wit^ plate glass sides. For further particulars, address Key 975, care American Florist. For Sale— Good ice-box, 9 x 10 feet x 40 inches deep, solid plate glass doors, $100.00 spot cash takes the box, which is now in Chicago, This is a real buy. Get busy. Address, Key 993, care American Florist. For Sale— 14,000 feet of glass (all planted), 11 acres of land, farming implements, live stock and seven-room cottage, for $7,000; part cash, balance in easy payments. Other business to demand my attention, reason for selling. Address Florist, R. F. D. Box 56, South Holland, 111, For Sale— The Ullrich greenhouses, in the city of Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, 40,000 or more feet of glass. Two residences, barn, shed, bulb and cut flower cellars, waeon shed and one and one-half-acres of land for cultivation. This prop- erty is owned by the Estate of Lewis and Philo- mena Ullrich, and is offered for sale at the sum of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00), cash. Only those who mean business need inquire or reply. The heirs reserve the right to reject any and all offers. For further information apply to Edmund J. Ullrich, Administrator, of the Estate of Philomena Ullrich, Tiffin, Ohio, F^or* SolIo In Brooklyn. N. Y. A Good Retail Florist Business. Established 20 years. Greenhouse with large stock attached to store, sickness cause of selling. Inquire of F. F.. care of Henry M. Robinson Co. 55-57 W. 26th St., New York City Help Wanted Competent man of good charac- ter for a ginlleman's estate— must have good knowledge of vegetables and flowers for house, also trees, shrubs, roses and perennials, and not afraid of work. A sober, intelligent and industri- ous nerson can have permanent position— wages $18 00 per week and flat above garage with oppor- tunity of advancement, if he shows ability. Reply in own handwriting, stating whctliersingle or mar- ried and what fumily you have, and furnish refer- ence in first letter. None hut capable parties need apply. Klehm's Nurseriks, 2615 15th St.. Moline, HI. Help Wanted Designer for a first class retail store in St. Louis, Mo. Must be artistic, also able to wait on trade. Position at once or January 1st. State references from former employers. Address Key 996, Care American Florist. HELP WANTED First-class Designer Must be good on funeral work. Best of wages. MULLANPHY FLORISTS Seventh and Locust sts., ST. LOUIS, MO Situation Wanted GOOD STOREMAN An Al salesman and designer. Can come well recommended. For further partic- ulars address, Key 980, care American Florist. OFFICIAL & A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^ x5!4 inchea. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors oit eummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price: Per 500. $2.85. per 1009 $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOHIST CO. 4*0 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I ABOLLYWfiEATB Red and Green FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon — $3.00 per set of 2 plates. Larger size, 3?4x4 inches, $5.00 per set of 2 plates. Plate shown here for one color $1.50. The large size, one color, $2.70. Cash with order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 11S4 The American Florist. Dec. ij, ■} CHRISTM/ AND ALLOTHE OU should place your order with us now and not wait until the last moment, when will be plenty of other things to occupy your attention. Our plants are all of exceptio- fine quality and good value at the prices quoted, so select your assortment from th and send in your order as soon as possible. We are confident that our plants will please you and your customers. Christmas Plants POINSETTIA. Bach Doz. Poinsettias, 3-inch $0.16 $1.76 Poinsettias, 4-mch 86 3.00 Poinsettias in pans, each 50c, 75c, $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. Primula ollconica, 3-ln., per 100 $3.00 Primula obconica, 4-in., per 100 12.00 EASTEK KOSES. Roses — Lady Gay, in 5-in. pots per doz., $2.40 Tausendschon. in 4-in. pots.. " 1.80 Tansendschon, in 5-in. pots.. " 2.40 Tausendschon, in 6-in. pts., " 3.60 TERNS. Boston — Each Doz. Per 100 5-inch $ 3.00 $26.00 e-lnch 6.00 7-inch 9.00 8-inch $1.00 12.00 9-inch 1.60 18.00 Larger specimens at $2.00. $2.50 and up each. Hanging Baskets, at $9.00 per doz. Extra large Hanging Baskets, at $3.00 and $4.00 each. Assorted varieties, for dishes, in 2-in. pots, at $3.00 per 100. Miscellaoeotts. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in pei doz., $ 6.00 Araucaria excelsa, 5-in. , 3-4 tiers " 9.00 Araucaria excelsa, 6-in " 11.00 Araucaria excelsa compacta, C-in., each $1.26 and 1.50 Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. ..per 100. 3.00 Asparagus plumosus, 3-in. . . " 6.00 Asparagus plumosus, 4-in. . .pei- doz., 1.60 Asparagus Sprengeri baskets, extra large each, $3.00 aud $4.00, Aspidistra, green (tall) per leaf. . . .10 Aspidistra, green (tall) each, 75c up Aspidistra, variegated per leaf .15 Aspidistra, variegated each, $1.25 up Dracaena fragrans, 4-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 3-in per 100, 5.00 Dracffina indivisa, 5-in per doz., 3.00 Dracaena indivisa, 6-in each, 1.00 Dracaena indivisa, 7-in " 1.25 Dracaena Victorias, 7-in., 20" in. high ** 4.00 Dracaena Victoriae, S-in., 3 ft. high " 7.00 Adiantum cuneatum. 6-in $0.35 $4.00 Adiantum Crowneanum, extra large. 6-in 05 7.20 Adiantum Farleyense, 4-in 25 ARAUCARIA. Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen. AZALEAS. Present Delivery, S Vervseneana, 12-in., variegated ftl Vervaeneana, 14-in., variegated Vervaeneana, 16-in., variegated '. VervEeneana, 18-in., variegated ' Vervaeneana, 26-in., variegated ' Mme. Petrick, 12-in., Pink Early ', Mme. Petrick, IG-in., Pink Early ; Mme. Petrick, IS-in., Pink Early '. M. De Eckhaute, 12-in., Late Red M. De Eckhaute, 14-ia., Late Red '. M. De Eckhaute, 16-in., Late Red ; M. De Eckhaute, 18-in., Late Red I M. De Eckhaute, 20-in., Late Red 3 Niobe. 12-in., Late White Niobe, 14-in. , Late White 1 Niobe, 16-in., Late White... J Niobe, 26-in., Late White ^ Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., Pink 1 Van der Cruyssen, 16-in., Pink 1 Van der Cruyssen, 18-in., Pink 1 Van der Cruyssen, 20-in., Pink 1 Van der Cruyssen, 22-in., Pink >! Ampelopsis Veitchii, 4-in. pots .15 15 English Ivy, 4-incb pots K Laurus Skipkaenis each .76 Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in per doz., € Grevillea robusta, 4-inch. . .per doz., S THE GEO. WIT! 737 Buckingham Place, ^9^3- The American Florist. 1135 » PLANTS lECORSTIVE STOCK. BOXWOODS. xwood Bush, 10-lD $0.25 ixwood Bush, 1 ft 30 ixwood Bush, IVo ft 60' ixwood Bush, 2 ft 1.00 ixwood Pyramid; 3 ft 3.00 ixwood Pyramid, 4 ft 3.50 ixwood Pyramid, iy^ ft 4.50 elisk, 6-ft 12.00 Tamid, 5-ft $5.00 to 6.00 BAY TREES. STANDARD. Stem Crown. Bach -14-lnch IS-inch' $4.00 2-ft. 12-inch 4.00 2-tt. 18-inch 5.00 1-ft. 24-26-inch 6.00 3-ft. 20-22-inch 6.00 3-ft. 26-iEeh 7.00 PALMS. Areca lutescens, 3-in., 3 plants iu a pot per doz., $2.00 Areca lutescens, 4-iu., 3 plants in a pot " 3.00 Areca lutescens, G-in,, eacb. . 1.60 Cyrtomium falcatum, 5-in each, .20 Cocos Weddeliana, 2-in per doz., $1.75; per 100, 14.00 3-in. per doz., 3.50 Kentia Beli^oreana. Size Leaves Ht. Each Doz. 100 2-iD. 4 8-in. $ 1.60 $13.00 3-ln. 4-5 8-10-iE. 2.00 16.00 4-in. ■ 4-5 12-in. 4.50 30.00 ' 5-in. 5-6 15-18-in. 6.00 60.00 6-in. 6-7 18-20-in. $1.00 12.00 6-iE., strg, 5-6 20-22-in. 1.50 18.00 7-iE., strg, 6-7 22-24-in. 2.00 24.00 7-in.. strg, 6-7 26-2S-in. 2.60 30.00 Kentia Belmoreana, 7-inch, 34 to 36 inches high each, $3.00 Kentia Belmoreana. 8-inch " 4.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Size Leaves Ht. Each Doz. 100 2-in. 4 8-10-in. $1.50 $12.00 3-in. 4-5 12-14-in. 2.00 16.00 4-in. 4-5 14-16-in. 4.60 36.00 5-in. 5-6 16-18-in. 6.00 50.00 g-in., strg, 5-6 20-24-in. $0.75 9,00 8-in., strg, 5-6 46-50-in. 6.00 PANDANUS. Kentia Forsteriana, 7-inch each, $2.50 Made up — Each 6-in., 3 in a pot, 18-22 in. high $1.00 and $ 1.50 7-in., 3-4 in a pot, 24-30 in. high 2.50 10-in., 4-5 in a pot, 58-60 in. high .. 10.00 12-in., 4-5 in a pot, 62-70 in. high .. 16.00 Specimens, 6%-ft. high. 4 in a tub 18.00 Specimens, 7y2-ft. high, 4 in a ■ tub 25.00 Kentias, Made-up — 40 to 42 inches high 4.00 42 to 46 inches high 6.00 50 to 60 inches high 8.00 Phoenix Reclinata. 2 ft. S in. high $1.60 Latania Borbonica, 2-in per 100, 6.00 Phoenix Canariensis. 9-in., 50-54 in. high $8.00 10-inch, 5 ft. high 9.00 Phoenix Roebelenii. Each Doz. 4-inch $ 6.00 B-inch 12.00 6-inch, strong 18.00 7-inch $2.50 and $3.00 Specimens, 7-in., extra strong.. 4,00 Specimens. S-in., extra strong.. 5.00 Cocos Weddeliana, 5-inch pots.. 1.S5 Cocos Weddeliana, fine speci- mens, 7-in. pots 3.00 Latania Borbonica, 4-inch 30 Latania Borbonica, 6-inch 75 FOR THE BEST ALWAYS BUY OF US.i SOLD COMPANY L. D. Phone, Graceland 1 1 1 2 CHICAGO. 1136 The American Florist. Dec. 13, £;iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM CARNATINOS The entire cut of 200,000 plants; all Choice Blooms American Beauties We will have for Christmas the largest supply in this market. SEND ORDERS EARLY. M. C. rORD, Wholesale Commission Plorist 121 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Phone: 3870-3871 Madison Sq. ^minuiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CHRISTMAS BASKETS ORDER YOUR SUPPLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS NOW Write or telegraph today and we will ship them on the next train. We have everything in the basket line that a florist needs, and can fill your orders best. If you sell plants during the holidays you should have a supply of our baskets on hand. Customers who buy plants nearly always like to have a Raedlin Basket to go with them. Remember when ordering that we have everything in the basket line for florists, and are ready to book your orders for immediate shipment. Send in your order today. Raedlein Basket Co., M ANUTACTURERS 713 Milwauiiee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. '913- The American Florist. 1137 CHRISTMAS nOWERS HE long spell of foggy weather has created a shortage in the flowers mostly in demand at Christmas time, such as Beauties, Red Roses and Red Carnations. The Rhea Reid is the best substitute for Beauties for those wishing an extra fancy Red Rose. It is best to buy direct of a grower who will be responsible for the flowers sold. We only sell the flowers we grow and guarantee them fresh and carefully packed. CHRISTMAS PI»CE UST In effect December 20th. Beauties No medium or short Beauties. Specials — Extra long stem $12 00 per doz. 30 to 36 in 10 00 per doz. Rhea Reid Per 100 Specials $40 00 Select $25 00 to 30 00 Medium 20 00 Short '. 12 00 to 15 00 Riclimond Special . Select . . Medium Short ... $25 00 20 00 15 00 10 00 Pink Killarney and Sunburst Per 100 Special $20 00 Select IS 00 Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Short 8 00 Wiiite Killarney and Hillingdon Per 100 Special $15 00 Select 12 00 Medium 8 00 to 10 00 Good Short 6 00 Roses— ^Our Selection $6 00 The Yellow Roses — Sunburst we quote same price as Pink Killarney, and Lady Hillingdon same price as White Killarney. Per 100 Carnations— Fancy Red— very choice. .$10 00 to $12 00 Dark Pink— " " . . 8 00 Light Pink— " " . . 6 00 to 8 00 White— " " . . 6 00 Easter Lilies IS 00 Lily of the Valley. 4 00 Narcissus Paper Whites Asparagus and Sprengeri — Sprays . . Best Eastern Ferns, per 1000 Galax Leaves — Green or Bronze, 1000 per Per 100 3 00 2 00 to 3 00 2 50 1 00 Buy Your Flowers Direct of the Grower. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Aye., CHICAGO, ILL. Greenhonses: Hinsdale, m. Greggs Station, m. 1138 The American Florist. Dec. 13, Something New for the Retailer A Money Maker These wreaths are made of pine and pine cones with a mixture of Part- ridge Berries and touched up with a special preparation which givesthe wreath a frosted Christmas effect, thus improv- ing the wreath considerably and creat- ing a demand. These wreaths are made in three sizes and we are sure that if you will give them a trial you will want more. Write for Prices. j''' •; We also wish to call your attention to our full line of Cut Flowers and Supplies for your Christmas wants. Gust. Rusch & Co., 446 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 8 T A T I G E •'NATURAL" While it Lasts 30c Per Pound Ruiscus, Ribbons, Silk Nettings, Designs, ^'Best" Fancy Imported Natlings From $1.25 to $3.50 For Dozen WRITE FOR PRICES JOSEPH ZISKA rljPhone Central 463 151-153 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAaO, ILL. !Ol MlOllCf OS of the most selected quality, in any quantity. | Orchids, Cypripediums, Gardenias, Valley and other Novelties that cannot be surpassed by any other Floral Establishment. Take no chances at this season, and order early. I j Welch Bros. Co, g^iS^-'Si^S: | I Long Distance Telephones. | LARGE CROPS OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. Extra Fancy Killarncy, White KiUarney, Richmond, My Maryland and Brides. Also all the leading varieties of Carnations and all Greens in season. WRITE FOR PRICES before placing your orders elsewhere for we can and will save you money. All orders entrusted to us will be filled with strictly fresh stock and billed out at lowest market rates on the day of shipment, unless otherwise agreed upon. Hoerber Bros. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phones: Randolph 2758. Automatic 41-770. U 19^3- The American Florist. 1141 H. VAN GELDER, Pres. WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS L. M. JONES, Secy. Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Ribbons and Chiffons Our Specialty YOU CANNOT hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more, or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. Christmas Price List: AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. lyong stems $12 00 36-mch stems 10 00 30-inch stems 9 00 24-inch stems : 8 00 18-inch stems 6 00 15-inch stems 4 00 12-inch stems 3 00 Per 100 Special $20 00 to $25 00 Fancy 15 00 to Medium 10 00 to Short 6 00 to White Killarney Klllarney My Maryland Richmond— Extra long " Special Fancy 15 00 to " Medium 12 00 to Short 8 00 to Polnsettias, fancy per doz.. $3 00 to $4 00 Cattleyas per doz., $12 00 18 00 12 00 8 00 35 00 25 00 20 00 15 00 10 00 Carnations, common $5 00 " fancy " red Valley 4 00 Violets, single and double 1 60 Paper Whites Romans 3 CO Stevia 1 50 Lilies per doz., $1 50 to $2 00 Callas per doz., 1 50 to 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 00 Asparagus Plumosus Sprays 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00 Adiantum lyeucothoe (long green or bronze), per 1000, $5 00 (short green) per 1000, 3 00 Galax (green or bronze), per case, |6 50; per 1000, $1 00 Ferns per 1000, 2 50 Smilax per doz, $1 50 to 2 00 Per 100 to $6 00 8 00 J 0 to 5 00 to 2 00 3 00 to 4 00 to 2 00 to 2 00 to 4 00 to 4 00 75 75 40 We Guarantee All Stoclc We Ship to Give Satisfaction. BOXWOOD. Pick of the Virginia hedge and tree varieties Most beautiful stock ever offered. SO-pound case, $7.50. All these goods are guaranteed to be first-class and if not entirely to your satisfaction we shall be glad to have you return same and we will pay express charges and ask no questions. Merely say you cannot use it RIBBON. 10 yard bolts, any color except red. Medium Our best No. 6. No. 7. No. 9. No 1^ No. 16 No. 22 No. 40 No fiO No. 80. No 100 No. 120 No. 150 Plain Taffeta .$0 20 . 30 . 35 45 . 50 ,. 60 ,. 70 ,. 80 90 . 1 00 Satin Taffeta $0 25 35 45 55 65 75 90 00 15 26 35 50 Satin Taffeta $0 35 45 60 75 > 90 05 25 40 60 75 90 1 1 1 .1 1 1 2 10 Two-Tone Killarney $0 40 50 70 85 00 20 40 60 80 00 20 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 40 Will only continue above prices until sold out of this shipment. Medium Size Corded Top Pot Cover, $4.25 per 100 (all colors). CHIFFON. 6 inch dotted (Pink and White) 4!/2C a yard 6 inch Valley (Pink and White) 4V2C a yard 10 inch Valley (Pink and White) 6V2C a yard 6 inch Spirit Netting 3I/2C a yard Card Cords, all colors, per gross $1 00 Corsage Cords, (all colors) write for sample Per doz 25 Per gross 2 25 No. 5 Corsage Ribbon (any color) per 10 yd. bolt 30 Fancy Corsage Pins, oval shape heads, 45^ in. any color. Per gross 95 25 per cent discount on Florists' Pins. Best Corsage Shields (any color, reg. price $2.50 per doz.) 1 90 Plain White Cards, per 1000 65 Waterproof Crepe Paper, per doz. rolls 1 75 Best Hardwood Toothpicks (100 boxes to case) per case... 2 00 Clock faces, 4 inch 25c each Per doz 2 75 Clock faces, 7 inch 35c each Per doz 3 75 Ruscus, per pound 50 Magnolia, per carton 1 35 Florist Thread, per 2-pound box 1 40 Green Sea Island Twine (1-pound boxes), per pound 30 Medium to large Plain Pot Covers, $1.25 per 100 (all colors). Let us quote you on Corsage Ribbons, Ties and Plain Chiffons before you buy elsewhere. Terms 2% Cash, 30 Days, Net. hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more, or who will work as hard for you, as PERCY JONES. 1142 The American Florist, Dec. 13, ^ ^ H. E.FROMENT WHOLESALE FLORIST 57 West 28tli Street, New York Telephones, Madison Square 2200—2201 Roses American Beauties, Killarney Queen, Richmond, Sunburst, Killarney, Hillingdon, Shawyer, Maryland, Radiance. Violets, Carnations, Lily of the Valley and all other Seasonable Cut Flowers. rowers, Attention! You Can Find the Market by Shipping Me. Roses and Carnations IN LARGE SUPPLY FOR CHRISTMAS Also everything else in seasonable Cut FlOWCrS and GrcenS. Be sure and see that your order goes to us, where it will receive prompt attention. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Long stems 36-inch stems 30-incU stems 24-inch stems 20-inch stems 18-inch stems Per do'/. $12 00 10 00 9 00 8 00 6 00 0 00 Per 100 White Killarnev ( Special . .$20 00 to .?25 00 Mv Marvland 1 '^'^■"=5' • ■ • 15 00 to 18 00 KUlarnev Medium . 10 00 to 12 00 iiuiarney ' sbort .... 6 00 to 8 00 Kichmond — Extra long 35 00 ■ Special 25 00 CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. Per 100 Richmond— Fancy $13 00 to $20 00 Medium 12 00 to 15 00 Short 8 00 to 10 00 ROSES, our selection 6 00 to 8 00 Carnations, common 5 00 to 6 00 " fancy 8 00 " red 10 00 Cattleyas per doz., $12 00 Per 100 Valley Violets 1 50 to Paper Whites 3 00 to Stevia 1 50 to Lilies, per doz., $1 50 to $2 00 Callas, per doz., 1 50 to 2 00 Sweet Peas $1 00 to 4 00 2 00 4 00 2 00 $1 50 Per 100 \ CO Smilax per doz., $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus Strings. . .each, 75c Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 35c to 50c Fancy Ferns, .per 1,000, $2 50 Wild Smilas. .per case. 5 00 Boxwood per lb., 25c; BO lbs., 7 00 Mistletoe per lb., 25c " original case, 25 lbs., 4 50 Leucothoe sprays 75 Mexican Ivy 76 Mignonette 6 00 to 8 00 Red Berries per case ,f3 00, $4 00 ERNE & KLINGEL 30 £. Randolph Street, Wholesale Florists L. D. Phone: Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. 1913- The American Florist. 1143 GOOD SUPPLY or fieautics-I^oses CARNATIONS And all other choice Seasonable Cut Flowers Our growers will be in good crop and from present indications we will be able to take care of all our old customers besides many others. We will be pleased to have your orders for anything in our price list below, especially for Beauties, Richmond, Kiliarney, Wiiite Killarney and Ny Maryland Roses. All the Leading Carnations. Poinsettias, Violets, Valley, Cattleyas, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Paper Whites and Romans. Mistletoe and California Holly are leaders with us, so be sure and include these in your order. Select your wants from this list and let us have your order today. CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST: American Beauties Long Stems . 36-inch stems 30-inch stems 24-inch stems 20-inch stems 18-inch stems Per doz. $12 00 10 00 9 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 Per 100 00 to $25 00 00 to 18 OO 00 to 00 to White Killarney ! Special $20 Killarney ! Fancy IS Maryland ; (Medium 10 J Short 6 Richmond — Extra long Special Fancy 15 00 to Medium 12 00 to Short 8 00 to ROSES, our selection. per 100, $5.00 to $8.00 Poinsettias, fancy per doz., $3 00 to $4 00 CARNATIONS, common $ 5 CO to $ 6 00 fancy 8 00 red ... 10 00 12 00 8 00 35 00 25 00 20 00 15 00 10 00 Cattleyas per doz., $12 00 Valley Violets Paper Whites Romans Stevia Lilies per doz., $2 00 Callas oer doz., 2 00 Sweet Peas Smila-K per doz., $2 00 -Adiantum -Asparagus Strings each, 7Sc Asparagus Plumosus..per hiinch, 35c to 50c Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2 50 Wild Smila.x i^.per case, 5 OO Boxwood per lb., 25t ; 50 lbs., 7 00 Mistletoe per lb.. 2Sc " original case, 25 lbs., $4 50 Leucothoe Sprays Ale.xican Ivy IMignonette California Holly, per ib., 35c; 20- PerlOO 4 00 to 1 50 to 3 00 to 3 00 to 1 SO to 5 00 2 00 4 00 4 00 2 00 1 OOto 1 50 1 00 75 75 6 00 to 8 «) lb. box, $6.00 A.L.VAIGHAN&CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) DDniivc J Central 2571-2572 raoMKb^ Automatic 48-734 CHICAGO 1144 The American Florist. Dec. 13 H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine St., SI. Louis, Mo. We Will Have the Finest Lot of Carnations in tiie West. TRY THEM. : : : THE MEREDITH FLOWER AND VEGETABLE CO. WHOLESALE GROWERS: Roses, Carnations, Bedding Plants Chrysanthemum and Carnation Plants and Cutting in Season PRICES UPON APPLICATION Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. tgij- The American Florist. 1145 RICHMONDS Will be our leader again this year as in former years FOR CHRISTMAS So if you want your order filled with the choicest stock there is obtainable anywhere place it this year with us. We had a large cut last year for Christmas, but this year our supply will practically be dou ble. We will also have in quantity Long BeautieSi Maryland and Sunburst These Roses run mostly long and are good value for the money Killarney, White Killarney, Ward, Bulgarie and Sunrise. LARGE SUPPLY OF CARNATIONS in all the leading varieties. Save time, trouble and worry by placing your Christmas orders with us for we have the largest range of glass in America devoted exclusively to the growing of Cut Flowers. -Christmas Price List.- Per doz. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra Long. 48 incti steins $10 00tol|!12 00 36 inch stems 9 00 30 inch stems 8 00 . 24 inch stems 7 00 Per 100 Extra Special Richmond $30 00 to $35 00 Specials 25 00 Select 15 00 to 20 00 Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Shorts 6 00 to 8 00 Kmarney White KiUarney. My Maryland , Specials $26 00 \ Select $15 00 to 20 00 ) Medium 10 00 to 12 00 ^ Short 6 00 to 8 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward ( |Pf "f '^ "ii, r^ .„ c..nh««> C ®IE>BRE>GH:ar WHOLESALE tt FLORIST ^= 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephones 608-609 Madison Square. j Mention the American Florist when writing \>ll 1148 Tub American Florist. Dec. 13, POEHLMAH 72-74 E. Randolph St NOTE:— If you want, but are not getting our Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send \\ IIS' mil CHRISTMAS - CHRISTM A Place Your Orders NOW for Christmas Scarcity of stock this year makes it advisable to place large 01 early and additional orders later. Don't wait until it is too Send it in NOW. Stevia, Poinseftias, Paper Whites, Violets, Roses, American Beauties Easter Lilies, Carnations, Fancy Vail Cattleyas, Cypripediums, Gardenias. L HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WttD SMIL AX. Mexican Ivy == Leucothoe == Sprengeri == Adiai We are looking forward to a good big supply of Long Beauties— Cut Poinsettias All the Leading Varieties of Roses and Orel \ isru \ \. We will be in fine shape and will have a large supply of Choice Red. Mrs. Ward May Day, Gloriosa, besides a bountiful supply of White. Finest Qualily Boxwood, Red Berries and Mistletoe BOOKING ORDERS NOW. Advance orders" will be given preference. First Come, First Served. Place Your Order Htniejt' 4 ^9^^ The American Florist. 1149 I BROS. CO Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. ^ERYTHINGE SUPPLIES For Everyday and Holiday Use. This department is in keeping with all the other branches of our business and the buyer can is order here with the assurance that he will obtain quality goods at as reasonable prices as he jwhere. If you have not already placed an order with us for anything in this line you should ■nmediately, for you will find that our goods, service, treatment and prices are right. . Ruscu5 in Quantity. Either made up in wreaths, both Green and Red, or loose. We can supply either in any quantity and are offering the best grade of loose Ruscus in Green, Red or Purple, 65 cents per pound RED RUSCUS WREATHS-ORNAMENTED With Colored Fine Cones. 14-in., doz., $ 6.00 18-in., doz , $10.00 16-in., doz., 7.50 24-in., doz., 15.00 ik Wreaths with Poinsettia Green & Brown, 18 inches per doz., $6.00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE LOTS New Crop of Magnolias, per hamper $1.50, Red, Green, Brown. Pine Cones, iridescent effect, something entirely new, per lb., 75c. Try a sample. Iridescent Statice, per lb., $1.00. RED RUSCUS WREATHS— PLAIN. 12-in., doz., $ 3.00 18-in., doz., $ 7.50 14-in., doz., 4.50 24-in., doz., 12.00 16-in., doz., 6.00 ipecial Notice! s rumored that RUSCUS is scarce. It y be with some of the houses, but not with We still have a large supply on hand. Let IF orders come, we will fill them in full. \ All the Latest Styles. for a $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 sample *tment and you will never regret it. JbL W? / 1 l..,_«as*i=;?sr-^-' •■ / hh ' ;»r'^^*=S(t»^SSi^*'^f ?" S. ^^^^^^^^^^^^m9 1150 The American Florist. Dec. I J, In Large Supply for Christinas ROSES— CARNATIONS Gardenias-Violets-Paper Whites-Romans Sweet Peas - Poinsettias - Orchids - Lilies -Valley - Mistletoe and all other Christmas flowers and Greens. Christmas means a big business and large profits if you are there with the goods. You will not get either unless you have the right stock at the right price. You can get the right stock at the right price if you place your order here. Send it in now. CHRISTNAS PRICE LIST: AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Long stems . . 36-inch stems . 30-inch stems. . 24-inch stems . 20-inch stems . White Killarney Killarney Hy Maryland Special Fancy . Medium Short . . Richmond — Extra long . " Special ... Per cloz ?12 00 10 00 9 00 8 00 G 00 Per 100 .$20 00 to $25 00 . 15 00 to 18 00 . 10 00 to 12 00 . 6 00 to 8 00 35 00 25 00 Per lOO Richmond— Fanc.v $15 00 to $20 Medium 12 00 to 15 Short 8 00 to 10 ROSES, our selection, per 100, $6.00 to $8, >-oinsettias, faiic.v. per doz. $3, $4 i Carnations, common $ 5 00 to 6 ' ' fancy 8 red 10 Cattleyas per doz., $12 00 Gardenias. .. .per doz., G OU Valley 4 Violets, single and double . . 1 50 to 2 Paper Whites 3 00 to 4 Romans 3 00 to 4 Ntevia 2 Lilies, per doz., $1.50 to $2 00 Callas, per doz., 1 50 to 2 00 on 00 00 .00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 00 Per 100 Sweet Peas $ 1 00 to $ 2 CO Smilax per doz., $2 00 Adiantum Asparagus Strings, each, 75e Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch 50c Fancy Ferns, per 1,000, $2.50 Wild Smilax.. per case, 5 00 Boxwood per lb., 25c Mistletoe per lb. , 25c Original case, 25 lbs., .$4 50 Galax, bronze and green, per 1,000 .$1 00 Leucothoe sprays Mexican Ivy Mignonette 6 00 to Red Berries.. Per ease, $3 00 75 60 S 00 JOHN KRUCHTEN 162 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone, Central 6269. CHICAGO Mention the Amcrlvcn Florist when writing Chicago. MERCURY TAKES DROP. There was a great change in the weather conditions on December 7 when the city was plunged from mild autumn weather into cold that called for the heaviest wraps and a high rate of coal consumption. The mer- cury began falling at 2 o'clock on the . morning of December 7, according to the official report of the United States weather bureau. At that time it registered 44 degrees. At 7 o'clock it was down to 31 and fell steadily throughout the day, reaching 6 above zero at S o'clock at night. The sud- den cold change cut off the supply considerably and since then stock has been none too plentiful. American Beauty roses have been in good de- mand and ■ what little stock there is now arriving is sold quickly at an early hour. Richmond and Rhea Reid roses are also good property and com- mand good prices. Killarney is show- ing better color since the cold snap set in and are now moving better. White Killarney has been in good de- mand, for funeral work has been plentiful the past week. The new roses are moving well, but like all the other roses, were affected greatly by the damp, foggy weather of the previous week. "Violets are now arriv- ing in better condition and the receipts of orchids are considerably larger. Carnations continue to command good prices but. there is now a large quan- tity of splits to be seen. Romans and Paper White narcissus are in good supply and there is still a fair supply of chrysanthemums and pompons be- ing offered. Lilies are arriving in large quantities and cut poinsettias are now among the offerings. Greens ■of all kinds are to be had, but another advance in ferns may be expected be- fore the holidays. Winter berries are arriving in large supply and desert holly and mistletoe are also seen. Boxwood is in good dernand and the supply houses are having a big run on magnolia leaves, ruscus, statlce and all other decorative materials. The local plantsmen report ^n unusu- ally brisk season, and are already well sold out in almost all their booming plants. From present indications the supply of cut flowers will be some- what short for the holidays, especially as far as Richmond and American Beauty roses are concerned. The sup- ply of roses will be none too plenti- ful either and while carnations prom- ise to be in good supply there will be an increased demand for them, so with favorable weather from now on until after the holidays, a cleanup in all kinds of stock can be expected. The trade who look upon the market for their source of supply would do well to place their Christmas orders well in advance and not wait until the last minute or they may probably be dis- appointed. NOTES. A visit to Wietor Bros.' large range on Devon avenue this week found the stock in fine condition, and with favor- able weather from now on this firm will have a large supply of Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond and My Maryland roses for the holidays. The American Beauty range is a wonderful sight and without doubt this year's holiday cut will be the largest ever in their history. Every plant carries a bud and in some cases two and three, so the proprietors are more than pleased with the outlook for Christmas, es- pecially as far as the crop of American Beauty roses is concerned. Among the Killarneys the writer noticed a climb- ing Killarney, which will probably be of interest to the catalog firms. N. J. Wietor is away on a hunting trip this week, but will be back in time to as- sist at the store during the holiday rush. A. T. Pyfer of the. Chicago Carna- tion Co., extends a cordial invitation to all the growers in this vicinity to visit the firm's establishment at Joliet, on Friday, December 12, when a free excursion will be given on the Rock Island train which leaves the La Salle street station at 11 :45 a. m. Lunch will be served at the greenhouses im- mediately upon arrival after which the visitors will be escorted through the greenhouses where Superintendent Peter Olsem is in charge. It would be greatly appreciated if all those who intend to accept this generous in- vitation would kindly communicate immediately with A. T. Pyfer at the local store so the necessary arrange- ments for all can be made. Miss M. C. Gunterberg was the vic- tim of ptomaine poisoning on Decem- ber 3 and was in such a serious con- dition that it was necessary to send her home in a taxicab. She has im- proved since, however, and everyone is again pleased to find her on duty at her store in the local market. John Mangel, the Palmer House florist, has placed an order with Buch- binder Bros, for an elaborate re- frigerator for his new stand in the Field building which he will occupy in the near future. The Cook County Florists' Associ- ation will meet at the Tavern, next Thursday, December 11. Mrs. T. F. Hinchliffe of Racine, Wis., was here on a business and pleasure trip this week. '9^3 The American Florist. 1151 Christmas-New Year's Wc shall have a nice lot of stock to offer for both occasions, at the same time we would appreciate very nuich you kindness in advising us early as to your wants, the earlier the better, thereby placing us in a better position to look after your wants in a more satisfactory manner. We will have large supplies of Beauties As our cuts of BeSUtiCS will be mostly of the long stem grades, we will have little to offer in shorts or short medium grades, so when ordering kindly judge yourself accordingly. Roses Will be able to furnish good stock in the various grades such as Richmond, Sunburst, Pink and White Killamey, My Maryland, Bulgarie and Aaron Ward. Carnations We will have the best and largest cut of choice blooms to offer for the occasion including FaUCy Red, White, Enchantress, Winsor, Afterglow, Aristocrat and LaWSOn; for your information would state that Enchantress and Winsor are classed as light pink shades, Afterglow, Aristocrat and Law- son, deep shades of pink, so when ordering be sure to be explicit in color desired. Valley In heavy supply for all occasions, Ribbon Brand. famous Blue Also Violets, Mignonette, Lilies, Callas, Sweet Peas, Narcissus and all other seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. OUR MOTTO: HONEST DEALINGS GOOD VALUES We aim to please in every respect and out-of-town" customers will be benefited by sending us their orders; by so doing, you will find we can save you money. We grow our own stock, thereby assuring you of getting absolutely fresh stock, besides saving you the commission man's profit. Roses, valley, and Carnations a Specialty, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of Cut Flowers. Our Christmas Price List will be mailed upon application. Store open from 7:30 a. m. until 6 p. m., closing holi- days at 1 2 noon. J. A. BUDLONG GUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO ROSES, VALLEY and CAknations A Specialty WHOLESALE Grower of E. E. Pieser of Kennicott Bros. Co. will celebrate another birthday on Jan- uary- 1, 1014. He is one of the oldest commission men in the business and has seen a great many changes in the trade since he started. Tim Matchen says that Peter Rein- berg will be in good crop with Rich- mond roses for Christmas as in former years and will also have a good supply of all the other roses, especially in the longer grades. Bassett & Washburn expect to have a good call for Rhea Reid rcses, of which they will be in good crop for the holidays. Lilies are now one of the chief offerings at this store. Chris. Peterson says that O. Johnson has nothing on him when it comes to playing checkers. Italian Ruscus AAl Holly Red Ruscus, guaranteed best qujility. Per lb., SOc, 60c and 7dg. Japanese Red Roping (60 yards to a ball.) Small size, 75c; medium size, $1.00; lar^e size, :t!I.3D. (10c less per ball when ordered in dozen lots.) Velvet Poinsettias A pcrlect shade of "Xmas. Red" Velvet of Tine quality; long stem, with greon foliage. Per doz., $1.80; per gross, $14.00. Artificial Holly A splendid seller; perTeot initiation of best selected holly — a dandy ready-to-wear cor- sage, 6 sprays to a bunch. Per doz. bu $1.35,' per gross, $113.00. Large list of other salable items free for the asking. Write for it. GEORGE H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MC 1152 The American Florist. Dec. /? Big Crop of BEAUTIES Our American Beauty crops are in excellent condition and we are going to cut tren their Christmas orders for Beauties with us for any quantity with the assurance that £ We will fill it best. Also a good supply of Killarney- White Killarney-Richmond-- We will have a large quantity of all the leading varieties, especially Red, and will g the price list below and let us have it as early as possible. Today if convenient. Finest stocic obtainable. Place your orders 143 Large Houses in Fine Crop for Christmas. This is only a portion of our large plant. Two other Ranges of same size are not shown in this illustration. Our plant is the third lai in size in this country and is planted entirely to Cut Flowers. WIETOR in la 162 North Wabash Avenue, L. D. PI tgis- The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s r. 115;^ CHRISTMAS > of long stemmed flowers of the best possible quality obtainable. Buyers can place illed in full at reasonable prices. Be sure and place your Beauty order with us. ryland and Sunburst Roses-Carnations 1 your Holiday orders with strictly fresh stock. Make up your order to-day from We have the stock and our prices are right. erican Beauties Per Dozen Per Dozen I. stems $12.00 24-in. stems $6.00 I. stems 10.00 20-in. stems 4.00 I. stems 9.00 I. stems 7.00 arneype.100 Per 100 a specials $20.00 Medium 112.00 ;ts 18.00 Good 10.00 ;y 15.00 Short stems 8.00 Per 100 $15.00 12.00 Per 100' $15.00 10.00 nmOIlQ Per 100 Per 100 a specials $30.00 Medium $18.00 :ts 25.00 Good 15.00 :y 20.00 Short stems 10.00 ite Kiiiarney Per 100 Per 100 a specials $20.00 Medium $12.00 :ts 18.00 Good 10.00 :y 15.00 Short stems 8.00 Sunburst er, 00 Extra specials $30.00 Medium Selects 25.00 Good Fancy 20.00 My Maryland Per 100 Extra specials $25.00 Medium Select 20.00 Good Fancy 18.00 Roses, our selecfion - $8.00 Carnations Red, extra special, per 100, $10.00; Fancy, $8.00; Good, $6.00. Enchantress, extra special, per 100^ $7.00; Fancy, $6.00. Pink Lawson, Winsor, White Perfection, White Enchantress, White Lawson, per 100, ex- tra special, $6.00; Fancy $5.00; Good, $4.00. Ferns, 1000, $2.50; Smilax, doz., $1.50 to $2.00 Adiantum, 1 00, $ 1 . 00 to $ 1.50; Galax, 1 000, $1 . 00 Sprengeri, per bunch - - .50c Asparagus Sprays, - - - 50c OTHERS idolph 2081, CHICAGO, ILLi 1154 The American Florist: Dec. IJ-, mMm9^\}iifjjmg WHOLESALE GDPWEDS s/^Cy^ flov/ft)s^^ PLANTS In Good Supply For Christmas Everything in seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens, Particularly Roses=Carflations=Sweet Peas=yiolets=Paper Whites Romans- Valley-Lilies-efc. We guarantee to supply you with strictly fresh stock at market prices on the day of shipment. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has had an un- usually brisk demand for blooming- and decorative plants at its Morton Grove establishment, where men are now,' busily engaged crating the stock pre- paratory to shipment. The force in supply department is also pretty busy, not to say anything about the help in the cut flower department, which is always on the jump filling orders. Percy Jones is fortunate in having a large supply of boxwood in hand for the demand for same is now very brisk. Business at this house continues to be very good and if the sales for De- cember are as good as the sales were during the other eleven months of the year the proprietor will be more than Paul R. Klingsporn, who joined the force at Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation store recently, is now calling on the growers in this vicinity in the interests of his firm. Michael Fink re- ports that his little son, who has been quite ill with diphtheria, is improving and that his home is still under quar- antine. A. W. Meyer of South Holland has a new late yellow pompon that is at- tracting a great deal of attention on the local market and which it is un- derstood is for sale. The grower has 2,000 plants on hand and will no doubt find a buyer for the variety, for it will bear inspection. Fred Hoerber says that Hoerber Bros, are in "fine crop with roses and carnations and that the cuts of both for the holidays will be very large. This firm has had several setbacks since their advent into the business but keep plugging away in anticipa- tion of better days. At J. A. Budlong's store the ship- ping trade is lively and the local trade is also very brisk. This firm expects to have' a large crop of carnations for the holidays according to Philip Schupp, who is watching conditions at the greenhouses closely. John Kruchten is having a good run on boxwood of which he has a good supply and which is always in good demand for the holidays. Roses, carnations, sweet peas and violets are only a few of the many offerings at the store. A. L. Vaughan fc Co. will have large quantities of California holly for Christmas in addition to their' usual fine line of cut flowers and greens. H. W. Buckbee of Rockford was a visitor at this store on Decem- ber 10. A. Dietsch Co. reports that inquir- ies from prospective builders are very numerous and that business so far this winter is fine. Mrs. Alfred Dietsch. who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to be about again. The J. B. Deamud Co. is disposing of a large number of cases of winter berries, which are now one of the leaders at this house. Green goods of all kinds are also plentiful at this store and are in good demand. The Garland Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. has been compelled to start its foundry again, owing to the rush of work on hand. Three houses, 34x175 feet, are now being erected for Wm. Dunteman at Bensonville. Fred Nelson, who has charge of the retail department of the Geo. "Witt>- bold Co.'s Buckingham Place store, says that all hands have been very busy with reception work, which is now plentiful. Erne & Klingel are anticipating a brisk Christmas trade and are busy making preparations for same. This firm is now showing a fine line of roses, carnations and all other sea- sonable stock. O. Johnson of the Batavia Greenhouse Co. says that the demand for American Beautv roses is very good and that even though his firm is in good crop the cuts are disposed of at an early hour. Zeck & Mann are splendidly situated to handle their Christmas business this year in their present quarters and have installed several more tables which will come handy during the holiday rush. A. C. Brown of Springfield stopped off here on December 8 to say hello to C. L. Washburn before leaving for Milwaukee, where he transacted busi- ness the same day. It is rumored that one of the local retail florists has placed an order with several of the local wholesale houses for 4,000 American Beauty roses for Christmas week. S. W. Coggan of Battle Creek, Mich., was the guest of Bassett & Washburn on December 7, when their new range at Gregg's station was given a thorough inspection. T. E. Waters was operated upon for blood poisoning this week, which re- sulted from the scratch of a rose thorn, the index finger of the left hand being affected. H. N. Bruns' fine up-to-date store, the new home of the "Chicago Market Brand" lily of the valley, was formally opened December 10. We Are Wide Awake And Know How to Give You What You Want. Here Is What We Do: Three and Four Color Process Work. Three Color Process Plates made from Autochrome Plates which is a process of photographing in natural col- ors. Direct Black and White Halftones from Jewelry and other goods. Highlight Half- tones—Halftones—Zinc Etch- ings— Ben Day Platesand Wood Cuts. Wash Drawings — Re- touching— Birds- Eye Views- Cover Designs and Pen and Ink Drawings. GET QUALITY AT PRICES TOAT ARE RIGHT Peerless Engraving Co. AUTOMATIC 62-838 HARRISON 4588 423 Plymouth Court, CHICAGO Joseph Ziska's help is working over- time in both the supply and wire de- partments to catch up with holiday orders. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Winterson, Jr., entertained a party of friends at their home at 3807 Polk street on Decem- ber 7. A. F. LongreUj one of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s traveling representatives, was in the city for a few days this week. The Retail Florists' Association held another meeting on December 8 at Raske's West Jackson boulevard store. Chas Balluff, formerly of this city, but now of Indianapolis, Ind., renewed old acquaintances here this week. A giant municipal Christmas tree is talked about for the lake front, with mounted police and a band! August Barnett of the Erne & Klin- gel force is all smiles now-a-days. It is a baby girl. /p/? The - America n Fl o r i s t. 1155 Beauties-Roses-Carnations And All Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens in We will have more stock for Christmas this year than we ever had before, especially in fine Killarney, which places us in position to handle more orders than formerly. Our stock is of exceptionally fine quality and our line is complete in every respect, so if you want your orders properly filled at the right prices, send them to us. 30 E. Randolph St., 'Wli.olesale JF^loirlsts L. D. Phone central 3284. l CHICAGO, ILL. Not the best place in the world, but a place where you always get what you want ^ A FULL LINE OF CUT FLOWERS Also a general line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES W. C. SMITH WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ 1316 Pine Street, .--.-- . ST. LOUIS, MO. ^ wm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm RUSCUS DECEMBER PRICES OAK LEAVES MOSS, Good fresh Sphagnum, burlapped, free from dirt. 1 bale, $1.50 per bale; 5 bales, $1.25 Per bale; 10 bales, $1.15 per bale. FANCY FERNS, $2.50 per 1000. GREEN LEUCOTHOE, 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000. GALAX, Green and Brown, $1.25 per lOOO. / Fancy Imported Mats, our selection, per dozen, $2.25, $2.75, $3.25, $3.50. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Vaughan's Seed Store has taken in a carload each of Japan lilies of spe- ciosum types and gig.anteums for cold storage. Sprinklers are out again on the dusty streets today, December 10. Visitors : Mrs. T. F. Hinchliffe, Ra- cine, Wis.; Geo. Crabb, of Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich.; A. C. Brown, Springfield; S. W. Coggan, Battle Creek, Mich.; G. J. Arman, of Arman & Dunn, Detroit, Mich. Saginaw, Mich.— The recent flower show held by the William Roethke Co. attracted many visitors. The new store and conservatory at 333-337 South Washington avenue combine to make one of the most up-to-date estab- lishments of the kind in the middle west. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel La Salle December 4, President French in the chair. The principal business of this meeting was the election of of- ficers and the following were the unanimous choice for 1914 : Guy W. French, president; Alex Henderson, vice-president; E. F. Winterson, treas- urer; J. B. Foley, secretary; George Asmus, trustee, the holdover trustees being H. N. Bruns and C. L. Wash- burn. There( were some comments on the recent warm weather conditions, and C. W. Johnson stated that during this period he noted a moid on car- nation buds similar to that which is common in the state of Washington during dark or foggy winter weather. Robert Hand, the well-known rose grower, referring to the color of Kil- larney roses, said he had found this variety to produce the best colored flowers in houses with open ventilators during an electric storm, when the blooms develop almost red. C. H. Frey of Lincoln, Neb., was a visitor and told of the excellent con- dition of holiday stocks at the estab- lishments he had recently visited in and about the city, and also stated that he would be pleased to send some blooms of his promising new carnation to the carnation meetijjg next month. Carnation night will be January 8, and exhibits of novelties are solicited for this occasion. Exhibits may be addressed to T. B. Waters, care of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., 72-74 East Ran- dolph street, Chicago, all charges pre- paid. Peokia, III.— W. H. Kneer will build a greenhouse plant on Latrobe street at a cost of $3,500. 1156 The American Florist. Dec. 1 7 jj FLORISTS' REFRIGERATORS ^ Display Cases, Storage Rooms. Store Fixtures. Ask for Catalog Z 2. y- ■ unmmiv^tj UNITED REFRIGERATOR and ICE fei^f MACHINE CO., Kenosha, Wis. ^'-''^''' SLLouls. WEATHER CUANGES FOR BETTEB. Cool weather with' clear- skies is with us again. Christmas supplies in all the wholesale houses are more extensively displayed than ever be- fore. Carnations are coming in more freely and are cleaned up at good prices. The quality is good. Roses are of poor color, owing to the cloudy weather and American Beauty are in many cases "bullheaded" and shape- less. Lilies are in demand. Violets have been very poor, owing to the warm weather. Stevia and narcissi are now selling fairly well. Supplies of all kinds, especially Christmas nov- elties, are moving well. NOTES. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving some very fine roses, also a fllie lot of yellow chrysanthe- mums. Their wire and supply depart- ment is very busy and is well pre- pared for rush orders. Geo. H. Angermueller has the larg- est and most select asortment of gen- eral supplies and Christmas novelties seen in the west; also a very fine as- sortment of cut flowers in all varieties. -Joseph Witek, decorator and design- iS- at F. C. "Weber's, has taken the store at 918 North Kingshighway, va- cated by J. Schaeffer. He will take charge January 1. Grimm & Gorly are well fixed this year to handle their Christmas trade. They have three additional floors up- stairs, which gives them ample room. ■ Lechner Bros, located at Webster Grove, are agents for John Rosen- •krantz & Son, bulb growers and nur- serymen, of Holland. ;•. Oatertag Bros., the largest retail Supply house in the city, has a force of 22 decorators who will be kept busy from now till Christmas. C. A. Kuehn has a fine stock in all varieties of cut flowers and a full sup- ply of all kinds of florists' supplies. May Burns has opened a store at Grand and Page. This is a prominent corner and a very good location. H. G. Berning is now receiving some very fancy carnations and expects a full line for the holidays. Young & Sons have a very beautiful Christmas window, poinsettias being very prominent. The Mullanphy Florists have their windows dressed in holiday ' attire. The Strohmeyer Floral Co. has a splendid trade. O'Leary, the Florist, is doing a nice trade. W. F. Kansas Citt, Mo.— Floriculture and gardening are among the subjects taught at the night classes of the Central high school. Rochester, N. Y.— At the recent meeting of the Rochester Florists' As- sociation the report of the finance com- mittee showed that the fall show had cleared $400 above expenses." The re- ceipts were $4,500, the expenses being ?4,100. Anna, ill. — An attendance of 150 members and friends was noted at the fortieth annual meeting of the Horti- cultural Society of Southern Illinois in this city. J. Mack Tanner, Claude Rioh, H. H. Lamer and Prof. L. E. Fdglesdng were among those on the programme. *We Make Them Better" WE CARRY THIS MODEL IN STOCK WRITE roR PRICES ^OW'S THIS? 1 am very much pleased M'ith mj' refrigerator. Ill (act I did not kiiow wliat a good refrigcralor ii was until I got it. It keeps flowers perfectly and saves me considerable money on ice bills ^**. 1 thank you for delivering it so promptly. It is sa tisiactorv in every way. OGDKN PARK PLOEfSTS, Chicago, Sept. 22, 19l3. O. F. Larson. Your florists' refr'gerator is fine. _ II keeps flowers much better than the did. We will need a larger one soon, and you will hear from us, as we are more than satisfied. ADGATE & SON, Warren, Ohio. I BUCHBINDER BROS., Send For Free Catalogue Manufacturers Florists' Refrigerators, 518 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing The Meyer Green SILKALINE Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs by growers for stringinp Smilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in tlie greenhouse. The MEYER SILKALINE was ttie first green thread to be intro- duced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses every- where, but it should be ordered by name— MEYER'S Silkaline — to be sure of getting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. JOHN C JEYEIt THREAD eo.ri49SrseS: lowell, Mass tying bunches, etc., is The Only Article Thai Should be Used If your jobber cannot supply you, order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color. $1.25 per lb. Sizes: "F" fine, "FF" medium and "FFF" coarse. Silkaline- also is made in all leading colors, as Vio- let, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes. Do Not Take Aoy Fake Green Thread. Use the Genuine Silkaline and Get More Thread and less Wood, LoweU Thread Mills, Mention the American Florist when loritin^ Pine Cones, t^r'SS> Spruce Wreaths, Boughs and Tips. W. W. WILMORE, Jr., - Send for price list. Denver, Colo. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Sphagnum Moss 12 Bbl. Bale, $4.00 A liberal discount on all lots of 10 to 50 bales. PRINCESS PINE $6.00 per Hundred. JAMES DAT, Milford,N.H. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wtioletale and Retail Oealen in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Fins, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tll St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare. Mention the American Florist when writing # NiwYerk AMERICAN TLORIST ADVERTISEMENTS WORK 24 HOURS PER DAIT. WILD SNILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala, Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing !9^J- The American Florist. 1167 KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS Our reputation has always been that we llll orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 163-165 N. Wabash Avenue, L. D. Phone 466 CHICAGO Ii^ o s o s& White and Pink KiUarney and Richmond Roses, Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, ami Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go. Princeton, 111. Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give rac a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ""■^hica^ ^'''' Sellinc Aeents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliagres' Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago r Teleptione, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing >iiirwHEii/*|1T' pJ^OyypnF DEuraiiu ^ V «MN0.WaBASHAyK*O ^ «M NO. WABASH AVET' J.a BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESAU ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS /,,„,„^„ „, A Specialty Grower or CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. ECAMUNflCO. THE LARGKST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE GUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe FIo¥erMM'Ket>s Chicago, Dec. 10. Per doz. Mention the American Florist when writing Roses, Beauty, specials $4 O0@fS 00 30-in 2 50 28in 2 00 15-20 in 1 25@ 1 50 12-in 75@ 1 00 Per 100 Short 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 GO '■ Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@12 00 " Radiance 3 00@12 00 '• RheaReids 30l@1000 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 '■ Melody 3 00010 00 ■ ■ M rs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@15 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 00(810 00 " Lady Hillingdon 3 00@12 00 " Sunburst 3 00@15 00 Cattleyas....perdoz.,$7 50@$9.0C Chrysanthemums, doz.. $I,00@$4.00 Pompons perbunch, 50c Paper Whites 3 00@ 4 00 Gardenias per doz., 2.00® 4.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Sweet Peas 75@ 1 50 Valley 3 CO® 4 00 Violets 75 @ 1 25 Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wholisali Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog 25 2 50 1 25 2 00 Adiantum Croweanum Boxwood. .. per lb.. Ferns per 1000, Galax " Leucothoe." Mexican Ivy....per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 50@ 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 75 Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond Klllamey and White Klllamey rosei. An orders given prompt attention. Try as. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when wrifing WietorBros. Who^le^ale CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders siven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A.L Randall Co. Wholesale Florists 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. 1158 The American Florist. Dec. 13, wm Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON k wm. CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS i^i^'lS'fc,. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies aid ETeiytMng in season always on lani Write, wire or see us for Xmas Stock WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. AlIEEICAN BEAUTY SCAECE. The mild weather of the past week was in great contrast to that inflicted on our brethren and their neighbors in Denver and other western cities. The temperature has been considerably above the normal for the time of year and roses, particularly the Killarney, are coming in much off color. It was also hard on the late chrysanthemums. While there are quite a number seen on the streets the stoi'es have about given them up, as there is no certain- ty of filling orders with satisfactory stock. Good roses are not overly plentiful, American Beauty of high grade being scarce with prices soar- ing. Sunburst and Mrs. Ward are in good demand. White Kilarney are now I at their best and fii.d a good market. Carnations are in good winter form and with the passing of the chrysan- themums are in better demand. The Gloriosa is getting to be a favorite pink and will push Mrs. Ward for place. Easter lilies are in greater de- mand and are much used for funeral work. Narcissus, Paper White, is a drug. It is handed out gratis with sales of other stocks. Violets have been scarce, as they do not open well on account of the weather. Cattleyas are very much in demand and as the crops are nearly all off prices have .lumped, 60 cents being asked for se- lect flowers. Snapdragon is scarce; perhaps it will keep on the plants for Christmas. We do not state this as a certainty, however. NOTES. The December meeting of the Flor- ists' Club was well attended, the fea- ture being the exhibition of new roses by Louis J. Reuter of Westerly, R. I., a light pink sport of My Maryland and one named Prince de Arenberg. It is a beautiful shade of crimson, thought by all to be very promising. Carnation Matchless, the Cottage Garden's new white, was shown in splendid form. Adolph Muller of Nor- ristown staged some fine spruce for miniature Christmas trees. Interest- ing addresses were made by Mr. Reu- MOSS Good fresh Sphagnum Moss, burlapped, free from dirt. 1 bale, $1.50 per bale; S bales, $1.25 per bale: 10 bales, $1.15 per bale. Fancy Ferns $2.00 per If 00 Green and Brown Galax $1.25 per 1000 Green leucothoe 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000 Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. A. KUEHN, VloleMe Hover MM'Kel>s Philadelphia, Dec. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 40 00@50 00 first 16 00@25 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 " Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00012 00 " Liberty 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00@ 6 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 2 00 Snapdraeons 4 00@ 8 00 Violets, single and double 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Dec. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40 00 fancy 30 00 extra 20 00 No.l 12 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 •■ My Maryland 3 00@10 00 ■■ Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Sunburst 3 00@10 00 '■ Mrs Aaron Ward 2 00® 8 00 ■■ Lady Alice Stanley 5 00@15 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Double Violets 75® 1 CO Narcissus Paper White 3 00 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Smilax IS 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, Stevia Milwaukee, Dec. 10. Roses, Beauty, per doz., 3 00@5 00 " Whiteand Pink Killarney. 3 Riclimond 3 •• Wards 3 " Tafts 3 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 Carnations \..\ 4 Easter Lilies 12 Lily of the Valley Bouvardia bunch, 35 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 1 50 Per 100 00®10 00 00®10 00 00®10 00 00@10 00 00®20 00 00® 5 00 00@1S 00 4 00 $2 00 ter on new roses and Richard Vin- cent, Jr., on business prospects. At the Leo Niessen market they are talking Christmas. Mr. Niessen ex- pects a record breaker. They will have at least a third more stock than ever before and feel sure from the ad- vance orders received that it will all go. American Beauty roses and car- nations are the features at this time. Godfrey Aschmann has a splendid as- sortment of Christmas plants, and what to him is very gratifying is the fact that his customers know It and ATTENTION Florists and Growers iVO^Or B^ n: OD I O m With every purchase of Supplies (not including wire work), amounting to $10.00, we will give free your choice of a Graft- ing. Budding, Florist Knife or pair of Pruning Shears, (imported Kunde make). Prices guaranteed as low as other dealers. This offer closes December 1st. RICE BROTHERS Minneapolis, Minn. U. G. UEKNUVG Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. in consequence orders are coming with every mail. "Duplicate my order of last year and add the following," is the way many of them arrive._ H. Bayersdorfer & Co. report a rec- ord breaking business. Dray loads of cases are coming and going all day long. New goods by every steamer from Europe that makes this port, and automobile loads are off hourly to express and freight stations. A shipload, more or Jess, of immor- telles was. received by. the M. Rice Co. the p^st'wgek. "They arrived just in the nick of time.. There are dozens of cases of them and other choice Christmas, stock. Two new stores have opened up, Samuel Irvine at Broad street and Fairmount. av.enue, and Charles Uber, a- son of Andrew Uber, has bought out .;the • Muller store at 2850 North Fifth street. ... Edward Reid is handling quantities of Easter lilies. American Beauty roses and high grade carnations are seen in quantity here. Dennis Connors, who has been very ill with typhoid fever, is still a very sick man, but there is every hope of Ills recovery. Double and single violets are lead- ers at Berger Brothers' market. My Maryland roses also are seen here in quantity, K. rg^s The American Florist. 1159 PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. ^ $7.50 per 50 lb. Case. NO UNNECESSARY WOOD. NO WASTE. THE BEST YOU EVER USED. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^.v^'f^'^^'^^&s^.., Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Vall^ always. 1619-21 Ranstgad St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA THE CARNEY COMPANY Wholesale Florists Fine roses in quantity at all times Consignments solicited PITTSBURGH, - - PA. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. Florists' Supplies 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. Providence, R. I. BUSINESS DULL. Business still is at a standstill, al- though every one is busy getting ready for the Christmas trade. This Christ- mas will show a few novelties. Bas- kets of red ruscus and boxwood that were used last year will be used again. Partridge berry globes are also In de- mand again this year. Birch bark; baskets filled with various kinds of Diana grass and maidenhair fern to sell for $1.50 to $3.00 should be very popular. NOTES. Macnair, the Florist, had the decora- tions for the opening of the New Peo- ple's Savings Bank, Friday. American Beauty, Ward, Sunburst and Taft roses were used. Also some very large vases of Noonan chrysanthemums. Some new baskets were used filled with Cardinal roses. A mantel deco- ration in the officers' room was out of the ordinary. There were many bou- quets and cut flowers from out of town and local friends. Henry Patrie of Johnson Bros, has left to take a position with Mills, the Florist, Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Patrie has been with Mr. Johnson a good many years. Thomas Tullie of Edgewood is cut- ting some fine carnations. He also has some pansies that will be fine for the Christmas trade. Miss Florence Willard of the Hope Greenhouses is cutting some fine poin- settias and orchids. John Lindbloom of the Hope Green- houses has left for Spokane, Wash. T. R. Macnair is in New Hampshire on a two-weeks' trip. M. r WELCH BROS. CO. ■=1 American Beauty, KlUarney, Rictimond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. VlioMe Ho¥erMM'KeU Buffalo, Dec. 10. Per lOO Roses. Beauty, special 40 OOgSO 00 fancy 30 00@35 00 extra 20 00@25 CO ■•" No. 1 12 00@15 00 No.2 500@800 " Pink Killarney 3 00@I0 00 •' White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 4 00@10 00 " Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Queen 4 00® 8 00 " Hillingdon 3 0(l@ 6 00 '■ Sunburst 4 00012 00 Bonsilene 3 00@ 4 00 " Safrano 3 000 4 00 " Richmond 4 00@10 00 " Milady 4 00@12 00 Snapdragon 3 00@ 4 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Violets 75® 1 00 White Violets... 1 00@ 1 25 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Stevia 1 00® 1 25 Romans 3 00 Boston, Dec. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 30 00@50 00 medium 20 00@25 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00® 8 00 " White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00® 8 00 " Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 " Killarney Queen Special... 8 00®10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 •' Taft 2 00@ 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00@10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00®40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum and Rubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas 35® 50 Cincinnati. Dec. 10. Roses, Beauty perdoz. $1 00®$4 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid. ......... 3 00@10 00 Killarney 3 00®10 00 My Maryland 3 00®10 00 Perle 3 00® 8 00 Richmond.... 4 00@12 00 Taft 3 00® 800 Lilium Giganteum 12 50@15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Carnations 3 00® 5 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Narcissus 3 00 Bouvardia 3 00 Orchids $6.00®$7.50 per doz. Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3 00 Stevia 25c@35c per bunch Sweet Peas S0@ 1 00 •/vitNN YORK Gtva Us a Triai Wi Can I Pleat! Toa. Roses, Carnations and all Itinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wbolesala CommiHion Floriits, •xr. riorUti' Supplies and Wire Deiignt. WM. F. KHSTING CO. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MgGALLUM CO., Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pa. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CHRYSANTflEMDMS In AH Grades. Orchids, Roses, Violeis, Gamaiions, Choice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-3a Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CominissionFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and SappUes St. Louis, Dec. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00®12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Aaron Ward 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 2 50® 3 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Flumosus, per bu.,35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax per 1000, 1.25 1160 The American Florist. Dec. /? j)> Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET ATrORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK .3 ,, NOW READY- Holunann's uW'of the Valley, Sample cases, per 1000 Lil. Gi^anteum, 7 9 inch, 300 per case 8-10 inch. 225 " " ...- .$16.00 . 18.00 .. 20.00 JOHIV Y^OUIVG Cattleyas, Gardenias, Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses. I wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, will receive my personal attention. CHOICEST STOCK IN AMERICA. ^S VSTest ^Stli «St., WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. I«B>^*2V "stoi^k: New York. TEADE LIGHT. Wit^t cloudy weather the greater part of the past week, the supply of stock was perceptibly shorter, but even at that; there was quite enough to supply the demand. Very special American Bea,uty roses have been pushing up to 40 cents and 50 cents each, while fresh but left-over stock has to take its chances. In Sunburst, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Richmond, and other good roses the tendency is up- ward. Pink carnations moved freely, but the white varieties are slower. With a large stock of stevia. Paper White narcissus, lilies, etc., the mar- ket is well stocked with white. Stevia is now a real factor and is being freely used by the designers. All indications point to light sales from now until the beginning of Christmas buying. Just what Christmas inay bring to Jihis market is more than- can be ifguessed at this writing. ■ We can only hope for the best. There is a fine stock of plants in sight in various greenhouses adjacent to this city. Monday, December 8. — During last night the weather turned cold and a fier(;e north wind is sweeping the city. Sunday, December 7, was dark and rainy. The supply of stock is short, so are buyers, but strictly first-class ^tock commands a good price. NOTES. Out in Flatbush the John Scott range, Peter Wagner's, G. Messeberg's, Louis Schmutz and others are show- ing good stock As nTDted several weeks ago, the Scotts had a great stock of ferns, practically ruined by the bursting of a large water main. They have, however, a fine stock of flowering plants that, being on higher ground, escaped the flood. Peter "Wag- ner, who is a fern specialist, has a fine stock of all the best varieties and is well prepared for holiday trade. G. Messeberg has not only good plants, but also a fine stock of cut flowers. Victor Morgan, publicity man for the Lord & Burnham Co., has just re- turned from an extended trip. He has been as far north as Montreal, Que., and as far south as Atlanta, Ga., cov- ering many intermediate points. He will soon start on another extended western trip. Calling recently on Geo. D. Nicholas, who has a fine retail store at 2059 Seventh avenue, we noted a fine dis- play of Begonias Lorraine and other plants very tastefully arranged in bas- kets, as well as many other fine fea- tures. We never before saw such a wonder- ful display of the begonias of the Lor- raine type as were noted a few days ago at the range of the Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. It is a grand show all by. itself. ... Wm. Hogg of A. T. Boddington's force, previously reported as suffering from gas poisoning, died December 5. 1887 1913 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers 106 W. 28th St., NEW YORK A Fine Christmas Stock To choose from. Roses, Carnatious, Lilies, Lily- of the Valley, etc. I call particular attention to my POINSETTIAS, both cut and in pans. The stock in pans is very finely arranged with Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Ocdex* ^arljr and A.'voitl tlx© ^txtsb. The Colonial Flower Shop, 2251 Broadway, which is now under new management, seems prosperous and re- ports a good Thanksgiving trade. Upper Broadway has a wealth of good retail stores. The Boulevard Flo- ral Co., at 2391, has a fine store which is always well stocked. Mrs. Maurice Kleinman, who. re- cently underwent a severe operation at a local hospital, is now much im- proved. Bobbink & Atkins have a very fine stock of poinsettias and other flowering plants. Mrs. Fanny WarendorfE's death is recorded in our obituary column this week. ■•:_- Visitors : W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; L. R. Renter, Westerly, R. I. A. F. F. Pittsburgh. CHRISTMAS SCAECITT FEARED. The weather here has turned much colder than we have experienced the past few weeks and a light but effec- tive snow fall changed things com- pletely last Sunday night. The dark weather, which still continues^ is largely responsible for the scarcity of flowers, which is and has been the rule for some time. The supply of roses, however, has greatly . increased and they are still bringing high prices. Lilies, carnations, cattleyas and gar- denias are short. Paper White Nar- cissi, as usual, are in quantity and do not bring very good prices. Some very good stevia has appeared and is sold on sight. Chrysanthemums and pompons have been out of the run- ning since Thanksgiving. The supply of green goods is ample. There are many complaints as to the poor color Killarney is showing. The general out- look is that flowers will be rather scarce for Christmas trade, and the wholesale men are urging the dealers to place their orders early, as they will get more consideration than those that wait until the last minute. NOTES. The South Hills Floral Co., the wholesale growers of Carrick, lost their large farm house by fire November 29. The fire completely burned the build- ing to the ground, entailing a loss of $5,000. Wm. Loew, as is his annual custom, has entered the green goods business for the holidays, this time locating at 137 Sandusky street, where he occu- pies the entire first floor. There was a wild smilax famine in town last Friday when not even one case could be had anywhere in the city, but some heavy shipments which arrived Saturday straightened things out. Last Sunday was Elks' memorial day, and there was a steady demand for white carnations on this account, which raise.d the price somewhat. igrs- The American Florist. 1161 M. RICE CO. E THE SUPPLY HOUSE That Never Disappoints Rush Orders SHIPPED on Receipt. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 117 West 28th street, NEW YORK '"•"^ Everything in Cut Flowers. V PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. EverythinB in supplies. iTTSt* J. K. ALLEN Established 1878 106 West 28th Street New York Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headauaners for the celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and Killamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consignments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every morning. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as selecting the best flowers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years we have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, which we will cheerfully furnish upon application. We desire a few more shippers and if you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. QUTTMAN, PrnldcM. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sqnare. 18 Years Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orcllids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Hie Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Murray King, formerly conected with many firms in and around this city has accepted a position with Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. A new street stand has opened here at 247 Diamond street. J. South B]eKwiOK, N. H. — Charles H. Monroe has erected a new greenhouse for his florist and vegetable business, his rapidly expanding trade making a larger range necessary. Atlantic City, N. J. — As a result of a fall while carrying potted plants, D. B. Edwards, proprietor of Edwards' Floral Hall, suffered a badly wrenched knee and was confined to his bed for several days. BOSTON, MASS.— J. K. M. L. Far- quhar has secured, among other pur- chases, between 50 and 60 of the finest lilacs, own roots, in the collection of the old English house of Veitch & Co., which is going out of existence. The plants will be distributed among the public parks. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Sqnare Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 009 Madison Sqnare CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist "^Isisssl Mad. sq. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. New York, Dec. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40 00@50 00 extra and fancy. . .25 00@30 00 No. 1 andNo. 2... 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 15 00@20 00 extra... 8 00@10 00 ■' No.l&No.2 3 00@ 5 00 " White Killamey 1 00@ 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 8 00@10 00 extra 3 00@ 5 CO No.landNo. 2.. 1 00@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 00(810 00 Hillinirdon, Aaron Ward .. 1 00@ 8 00 " Richmond 1 00@10 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 ■' Taft 1 00@ 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@15 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 75 00 inferior grades.3S 00@50 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrjsii.. 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 25@ 1 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus — doz. bcbs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Ooz. strings, 75® 1 00 Chrysanthemums, common stock, per doz $0.50®S1.00 Chrysanthemums, special stock, per doz .$1.00®$4.00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches, 75c@$1.00 Carnations 2 50® 4 00 Violets 40® 50 Gardenias. . . .per doz.. $l.00@$4.00 Stevia... doz, .bunches, 1.00® 1.25 HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone!: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sdoira, Mention the American Florist iohen writing- WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS- Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory, ConsiEnmeots solicited Mention the American Florist when writino • N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Cooffan Bldg., 6th Are. & W. 26th St., New Tork. ODenfor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morninsr. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisiaar. V. S. DORVAL, SAcretary. Mention the American Florist tohenwrUtnt ■ The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERQRBBNS and Mosses. Decorating Material (or Florist Trade, at Wholesale. telephones MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing ■ L B. Nason Wholesale Florist 116 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Phone 2315 Madison Sq. Mention the American Florist when writing.. 1162 The American Florist. Dec. New York Florists^ Clul) . ELECTION OF OrFICERS. The monthly meeting of the club was held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building- on the night of December 8, President Sietarecht in the chair. It was election night and the attendance was large. At the No- vember meeting, when the nominations were brought in, Harry A. Bunyard declined to run for president, and we suppose that was the reason his name was omitted from the official ballot. However, his name was written in on 48 ballots, Wm. Duckham receiving 65, a majority of 17. Previous to the balloting, President Siebrecht, in a graceful speech, de- clined to again be a candidate. The following members whose names had been placed before the club by the nominating committee declined to run : Robert Koenig, for treasurer; M. C. Bbel and J. H. Pepper, for secretary; A. L. Miller and "Wallace R. Pierson for trustees. The slate elected was : Wm. Duck- ham, president; Henry "Weston, vice- president; John Young, secretary; "Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., treasurer; Frank H. Traendly, Jos. A. Manda, Chas. H. Totty, trustees. There were very meritorious exhib- its of roses, carnations and sweet peas. S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., "Westerly, R. I., represented by Louis J. Reuter, exhibited the red rose Prince E. C. de Arenberg and the light pink rose Lady Ann Barrodell. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., represented by "Wallace R. Pierson, exhibited the new red rose Hadley. Philip F. Kessler exhibited sweet peas in variety, grown by A. C. Zvol- enek. Bound Brook N. J. The Michigan Cut Flower Co., De- troit. Mich., exhibited the pink carna- tion Philadelphia. Max. Schling read a paper on adver- tising " which we hope to publish in full at an early date. He was given a vote of thanks. Edward Sceery, a prominent florist of Paterson, N. J., who has been a member of the club for 20 years, but not very regular in attendance, was present and made an Interesting ad- dress. Other speakers were Chas. "Weathered, J. P. Dahlborn, Chas. H. Totty and Patrick O'Mara. A. F. F. Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. At the December meeting of the Florists' Club the annual election of officers resulted as follows : Frederick Henkes, president; Frank R. Bilson, vice-president; Robert Davidson, sec- retary-treasurer; Frederick Goldring, Fred A. Danker and L. H. Schaefer, trustees for two years. A. D. "Wemple and "William Newport were appointed tellers, took account of the ballots, and announced the results. The offi- cers will be installed on the evening of January 8, 1914, at the usual meet- ing place, 76 Maiden Lane. Fred Goldring read a short paper on "Chrysanthemums from the Grower's Standpoint." He gave his experiences, covering a period of about 25 years, in which he contrasted the tendency in the early days to grow plants with several stalks and flowers to the trend of today to one flower to a plant. He believed that the tendency is not a good one for the grower and that more satisfaction is to be had in grow- ing smaller flowers and more of them. Some suggestions in regard to the dis- posal of surplus stock by the retailer were contained in the paper arid were the subject of animated discussion afterward. Among those who took part in comments on the paper were F. A. Danker, "W. C. Gloeckner and B. P. Tracey of the retailers. Mr. How poor are they that have no patience ! What wound did ever heal but by decrees? —Shakespeare. A. 3. GCITMAN, Pres. Guttman & Raynor (INC.) Wholesale Florists 102 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Phone 7983-1912 Madison Square Tell us your requirements and we will do the rest. We have 19 years* experience. Malandre Bros FLORISTS Prompt Delivery of Designs and Steamer Orders Guaranteed. 2077 Broadway, near 72nd Street Phone, Columbus 6883 ---—BRANCHES: 2703 Broadway, 1664 Second Avenue, Fhcme, Kiverside 1636. Phone, Lenox 4652. NEW YORK Gloeckner brought out that in regard to the complaints about disposing of stock to street fakers the mayor has signed an ordinance that they are all to be off the streets by December 15. The secretary read a report showing 131 names on the roll of membership, of whom 93 are in good standing. Twelve were admitted since January 1 and one has resigned. The sum of $158 was collected in dues in 11 months. Following the meeting the members examined a small exhibit provided by the growers. Louis Men- and had on view good specimens of poinsettias and cyclamen; "W^. W. Han- nel showed Scotch heather, Jerusalem cherries, the Piersoni fern, and a new Begonia Cincinnati; Fred Goldring brought from Slingerland poinsettias and stevia, and Fred A. Danker had 'on exhibition a large vase of Carnot and Kaiserin roses and the Teddy Roosevelt, Jr., fern. All were sold to the retailers before the close of the evening. NOTES. State Entomologist E. P. Felt is anxious to secure specimens of a ben- eficial parasite which has anpeared lately in orchards along the Hudson valley and has made inroads upon the San Jose scale. In some places half to three-fourths of the scale has been killed by this parasite. Prof. Felt says his department will be glad to examine pieces of three to four year old wood about six inches long from the localities where the parasite is said to abound. Among the recent visitors were Stephen Green, representing H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia. Pa.; and W. C. Cahill of Fottler, Fiske & Rawson Co., Boston, Mass. Mr. Cahill recently became a benedict. R. D. ^913- The American Florist. 1163 MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Commission Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York City Hr©a.rtlest To our Consignors: We wish to tender our sincere thanks for your consignments dur- ing the past year, the uniform ^OOd quality of which have made it possible to give all of our many Retailers satisfaction, except that we have not had sufficient stock to supply them all the time. Clirlstmas Oi"eeting:s 756 NOTE OUR ADDRESS. Madison Sq. is our Telephone Number We are in fine shape to handle more of your own stock, or any of your friends' or neighbors', that you may feel well enough disposed to- wards our firm to advise them to ship to us. "So Get Busy." To our Retail Buyers: We also want to thank you one and all for the support that you have given us this season, and you may rest assured that we will do our utmost to deserve it in the time to come. If you want to prosper you need help. Give us a call for Xmas. JAMES COYLE Wliolesale Florist 101 West 28th St., NEW YORK 20 years experience in this line. Consignments will receive prompt attention. Norfo k, Va. FLORISTS REPORT GOOD TRADE. This city enjoys a very good trade in flowers and plants. Funeral worli has been heavy this fall. There have been plenty of chrysanthemums, car- nations and roses. The weather has been exceedingly mild this fall with the exception of two or three days — almost like summer, in fact. NOTES. The Virginia Floral Co., a new firm, opened a store in the residence section about a month ago. W. L. Hewlett takes an optimistic view of local trade conditions, report- ing a very good business. Blick, the Florist, has opened a branch in Fender's department and grocery store. The Newton Floral Co. has moved into new and very attractive quarters. H. New Castle, Ind. — Wallace R. Pier- son, Cromwell, Conn., and M. H. Kei- mel, Chicago, were recent visitors. HOUSTON, Tex. — The Houston flor- ists and nurserymen completed a per- manent organization and elected the following oSicers : H. H. Kuhlman, president; Robt. C. Kerr, vice-presi- dent; S. J. Mitchell, secretary; George M. Cosh, treasurer. The executive committee will include President Kuhl- man, chairman; John J. Boyle, C. L. Brock, I. M. Johnson and C. H. Sleek- er. The lady florists are made honor- ary members. Successor to C. S. Ford Co. Established 1881. THE ORIGINAL LETTER MAN * Manufacturer of Florists' Immortelles, Letters, Lodge Emblems, Floral Novelties, Etc. A FEW OF OUR SPECIALTIES Gold, silver and velveteen Butterflies, all sizes. Brass and china favors in minature Baskets, Swans, etc. Storks, Turkey Trotters, Shells, Chenille Buds, all colors; Birch-Bark, Air Plant Novelties, Canoes, Baskets, Yule Logs, etc.; Xmas. Ribbons, Stars, Poinsettias, Partridge Berries and Globes; Embossed Cards for Xmas. and Easter, etc. Gold Letters a specialty, 12 stj-les, $3.60 per 1000 and up. Write for catalogue. N. B. — We will send, parcel post paid, 50 assorted sample Novelties (eight varieties, six each), and two packages of Carnation Coloring, for 16.00 cash, lf6,00 in value. Address CC GADn No. 1335 Narragansett Ave., . ^. rUllU, p. O. Box 4515, West Park Sta., Also representing A. Hermann, Florists' Supplies, Metal Designs, etc. , 404-412 E. 34th St. , N. Y. , and others. Philadelphia, Pa. Also representing The Philadelphia Chemical Co., Carnation dyes a specialty. Big discounts to jobbers. Mention the American I' loriat when writing net The American Florist. Dec. 13, THE FLOWER MARKET OF... N. CHRISTATOS 1028 Sixth Avenue, steamer and Citj- Orders delivered on short notice. Corner of 58th Street, Telephone 961 Plaza. NEW YORK Orders from out of town a specialty. Brooklyn, N. Y. S. MASUR 236 Fulton St. Prompt attention given orders from other cities. Nashville, Tenn. PLENTY OP CHRISTMAS STOCK. There will be plenty of flowers for the holiday trade. Roses and carna- tions will be largely in evidence and ■of most excellent quality. Sweet peas, as shown by several of the growers, will be one of the novelties of the season and violets, lily of the valley, hyacinths, narcissi, etc., will be plen- tiful. Potted plants were never bet- ter. The prices will be but slightly higher than usual. In fact^ growers here when selling to other markets get as good a price by wholesale as they do over the counters in their re- tail stores, the nearby buyer getting the advantage of the nearer market and the fresher flowers. The holiday bu.siness includes a goodly trade from small towns and cities south of here. NOTES. Geny Bros, also have a. large stock of every variety of roses and expect to cut an enormous quantity for the holidays. They have American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney, Radi- ance, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Mrs. TVard and some others. They have an abun- dance of sweet peas for the holiday trade, and lots of carnations. In ad- dition to all the usual beautiful potted plants they will have a num- ber of potted orchids on sale, some very dainty varieties. The Joy Floral Co. expects to cut for the holiday trade 10,000 each of Rich- mond and Killarney roses; 1,500 Amer- ican Beauty; 1,000 Mrs. Ward; 15,000 carnations; 10,000 violets. They will have 200 pans and at least 200 line decorated baskets. They have one entire house in blooming cyclamen plants, one in azaleas, and one in poinsettias and plenty of lilies of all kinds. Mclntyre Bros, will be to the fore with a- very fine and very abundant stock of all kinds of holiday flowers, some of which they are already dis- playing at their attractive storerooms in the ■ fashionable West End section. They are making a specialty of com- bination pans which are very artistic. They have -a fine lot of orchids, sweet peas and lilies. L. H. Haury & Sons are well pre- pared for the holidays and will have a fine cut of roses, carnations and sweet peas. They have a special crop of lily of the valley just for the holi- days. Among their special roses are the Rhea Reid and the Sunburst. Arnold Schmidt, the veteran vege- table man, will have for the holiday season six fine houses of lettuce. M. C. D. Established 1849. Telephones) ^553 Columbus. David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th st._ NEW YORK CHOICE CUT FLOWERS Palms, Ferns and Flowering Plants Greenhouses: Fordham Heights. New York. Herman Kuhn FLORIST 896 Sixth Ave., Bet. Both and 51st vSts. Phone: 1978 Plaza. 50th St. "Iv" Station. Kansas City, Mo. E. C. Pruner, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co.; Robert Newcomb, representing Vaughan's Seed Store; Roy Parker, representing the A. L. Randall Co.; John Bubach, represent- ing Schloss Bros.; "Bill" Reid, repre- senting the W. W. Barnard Co., Frank Farney, representing M. Rice & Co., and Peter Kronit of Springfield, O., called on the trade here recently. Samuel Murray had a large decora- tion for Thanksgiving day which, called for large quantities of chrysan- themums. He has several fine benches of well grown begonias, azaleas and cyclamen for his holiday trade. The Peterson Floral Co.'s store al- ways presents an attractive appear- ance and is one of the best located stores in the city. W. J. Barnes ha,s been suffering with rheumatism more or less of late. J. Austin has returned from the springs much improved in health. P. Brool£lyn, N. Y. G. MESSEBERfi Florist.. LKNOX ROAD Telephone 117 Flatbush Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. PETER WAGNER Ferns a Specialty Boston, Scottii, Wagneri,Elegantisslina, Furcata, Compacta, Scholzeli, Harrisii, Magniflca. Dracaenas, Palms, Pandanus. TROY AVENUE, Between Rutland Road and Midwood St. Take Reid Ave. car to Rutland Road and walk three blocks West. Telephone 202S Flatbush. New York JOHN W. HAUSER FLORIST 571 Madison Ave. ^'^ssTwaza ign- The American Florist. 1165 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>BOi^iiJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and tbp Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly Iresh stock. Chicago. Established in 1857. ^mSM: natusr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACIUTIES IN THE CITT IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 6 East 33d Street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery of CITT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices for the Plain People. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 Sontb geventli St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Tele^rraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. - Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C m. H. COOKE FLORIST Connectlcnt Avenne and t Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L IVIAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for dellTery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Deliv Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnnt St.. Des Moines, la. Larg'est and most centrally located store in the city. All orders eriven urooipt attention. Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for tlie Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ™mbro,k=°™ Mention the American Florist wJien writing Steamship Satling:s. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. December 14. FROM HALIFAX, Ionian, Allan. December 15. FROM BOSTON, Arabic, White Star, 9 a. m. Queen Elizabeth, Houlder. Weir & Boyd. Karonga, Norton. December 16. FROM HALIFAX, Royal George. Canadian Northern. Patricia, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon. Noordam. Holland-America, 10 a. m. Kaiser Wilhelm II, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Matm-a, Trinidad. December 17. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. France. French. Pier ^7, North River. FOM BALTIMORE, Neckar, North Ger Lloyd, 2 p. m. December 18, Campanello, Uranium. FROM ST. JOHN. Athenla, Donaldson, 3 p. m. FROM PITILADELPHIA, Graf Waldersee, Ham.- Amer. December 19, FROM PHILADELPHIA, Menominee, Red Star, 10 a. m. Inverskip, Norton. December 20. California, Anchor, 1 p. m., Pier 64, North River. Cymric, White Star, 12 noon. FROM PORTLAND, Dominion, White Star-Dom., 10 a. m. Magdalena, Royal Mail, Pier 42, North River. Kentucky, Norton. Singapore, Barber. December 23. Ryndam, Holland- America, 10 a. m. December 24. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Vaderland, Red Star, 10 a. m. FROM BALTIMORE, Main, North Ger. Lloyd. Indian Prince, Prince. Asiatic Prince, Prince. Strathclyde, Lloyd Brazileiro. December 26. FROM ST. JOHN, Saturnia, Donaldson, 9 p. m. Pretoria, Ham.-Amer., 3 a. m. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. nPBLEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of ttie United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamsliips or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casti must accompany all orders from uiUoiown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catherine and Gny Sts. All orders receive Dmirot atteotiOD. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Young & Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists 'MX'TAr 'Vfyov We are in the Heart of WJIjW IUIuV And sive special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for out flowers &nd desiens Bolloited lor delivery In any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone und Telegrraph orderi filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Deliyery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST so KEARNEV STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 1166 The America n Fl orist. Dec. 13, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the Ilrnis below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 18T4. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Bvirope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul. Minn. Holm S Obn, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest Tariety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive nigbt and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. ]., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Member Florists' Telegrapii Association. Mention the American^ Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATFENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Max Schling NEW YOKK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Hemliers of the Florists' Tdegiapli DeUmy. Boston, Mass. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET New York. Florist Phones: 6738 / piovn 6739 ( ""^" Madison Avenue at Fifty-fifth Street. Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. Toronto, Can. SIMMONS & SON Toronto's Largest Retail Florists : 266-727 Yonge Street Randolph & McGlem&nts Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave.,PITTSBURQH,PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. cDIjp ffionJiott 3Floh)pr ^bou, ffitii. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHIL ADELPHLA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THK United States and Canada. Artistic Desii!;]is. nigh Qrade Cm Blooms. We cover all MicUgan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Ehfflann's Flower Shop 2112 Broadway. Telephone: Columbus 2853. A Family of Florists. Every Member an .\rtist WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvd Murray, 913 Grand Avenue All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of tfie Florists' Teleerapti Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermaon Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery CUDG Bitos.cai FLORISTS 1214 r 9T.NM Price S3.00 Poatpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A.vAiENTiira, jTiorai wO» President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing 1913- The American Florist. 1167 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. iFRED €• WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street fl Notice initials— we have one store only. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. »• I I PhUadelphla. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. FcrBonal Attention to all Orderi. UmMtn the American Florist when writing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Uentian the A merioan Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs, DI.,..ai.lU;il M« Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieaSaniHIII, imO. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when torttinfl Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. Milwaukee, Wis. 14th and H. Street. C. C. PoOworth Co. Will take proper X}|^isr>rknsin care ot vonr orders In W 18COIlgin City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — S. Masur. Brooklyn, N. Y. — G, Messeberg. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Peter Wagner. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. BnCEalo, N, Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Cblcago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucliingham PI. Cleveland, C— Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0.— The Cleveland Out Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Kapids, Mich.- Grand Eapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass, Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City— Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Eock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Eock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif.— 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co. Memphis, Tenn, — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co, Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— C. 0. Trepel. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New^ York- Malandre Bros. New York — N. Christatos. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — Ehmann's Flower Shop. New York — Herman Kuhn. New York — John W. Hauser. New York — J. G. Leikens. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. B9th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Parnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N, Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — MuUanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Hein! Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can.— Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver, B. 0. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. "Wa'shington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington*— Gnde Bros. New York, EstablUhedlS*© David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2 1 39-2 1 4 1 Broadway, 1552^r55S°C°orJmDu. CIlOlCB CUt FIOWBrS. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out- of-towQ florists. Trade discount. 21s Weat Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable floriit Only the Best BB Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverv in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Dunlop's 1168 The American Florist. Dec. I J, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered tor the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. M^tz (iNCORPORATeo) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully ezecnted at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: Bell, lyier 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^^Gtiiiago^'^ ■ — . , All orderi carefully fiUed q^fftewMali'^'''* under the tupervision ot SSSjpSS-* GEORGE tSMUS, Mgr O*^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Floriits' Teleerapb Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Soo 1181 E. 71st St. The Ivargest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M- PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AH orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arltansas and the Southvieat. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleerapb Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St r^lt'^B2 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. William L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery- Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vaucouver, B. C. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER - , J u I J 1 Both Long Distance Boyle and Maniland Ave. phones. Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n^ Pou^keepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successtolly. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYCQ nnRKT G09-611 Madison Ave miCn, rLUmOl, pbonesZQTPlaza. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shep The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE In the Heart ot New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Hbui Ynrb Rilv Grand Central Terminal •""• ll"«U"l The. Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PBILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St NEWARK I. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris GoldensoD Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Wire or mail. Higbest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. %# I R G I M — »3«-zr ,^^^ V I R «■ I Pi I CANAL ST. Sedalla, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. lUTifhldnn Orders will be carefully micnigan. „„d for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALIKID HANNAH & SOUS Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TENN 19^3' The American Florist. 1169 Prepare for Christmas Chrysanthemums have proven a failure, so you should make up your loss and fill up your houses with Christmas Plants. More Ambition Means More Money. Now is the time to force Azalea Indlca for Xmas. Our new crop just arrived from Ghent, Belgium: 86 cases of the best No joke about it when I say that our AzalcaS are the best ever received since we began importing Azaleas 26 years ago. They have kept their foliage, are full of buds and of good shape. FERNS, FERNS, FERNS. There is nothing like a fern. A joy forever. O. what a siglit! Every hole and corner full! What is nice to match a Christmas tree and Araucaria and the beautiful greenings at Christ- mas Day? Answer: Like the laurel, the emblem of America, so is a beautiful fern, with its everlast- ing green fronds (leaves), the emblem of peace, freedom and joy in every housheold, the lich and the poor. At small expense everybody can afford to buy one. No joke! It is the pride of your home. Just think of your dear children! What did they do in the summer time? They gathered ferns in the woods and brought them home as a token of love and affection to father and mother, sisters and brothers, and made all their surround- ings happy. We have known of this great demand for living ferns on Christmas Day, and therefore were not idle in raising a big stock of these ferns. No trash. We leave the sale of this kind of stock to some other parties. We have only the best, such as Scotti, Whitmaxii, Scholzeli, Boston, Harrisu and Giatrasi, .5^. 6 and 7 in. pots. 35c, 40c. 50c. 75c; and bushel basket sizes at $1.00. Sltuthi, the beautiful lace fern, 4-in. pot. 25c; 5U-5H in. pot, 30c and 40c. 6-in. pans, Pterls Wilsoni and Mayii, Alba Uneata, big stock. 25c, .^Oc and 35c. 6-in. pans. AspidiumTsQSSimense, with Cocos Weddeliana in center, 40c and 50c. Neph. Cordata Compacta, 3-in.. 15c. Dish Fems, assorted, 2^-inch, $4.00 per 100. 3-inch. $6,00 per 100. ^i'~Be on guard, all our ferns are pot grown and not lifted from benches, which surely will go back on you. 6 in. pans filled with Pteris WllSOni. Alba Lineata or Tsassemense, 25c; with a Cocos Wed- deliana in center, 40c to 50c. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Can meet all wants. Our skill in raising Begonia Gloire de Lorraine to perfection can't be beat. They all have a nice bright color and are hardened off; can stand ship- ping well. J . _. , We have a house of the finest Begonia Glolre de Lorraine in the country, 5Kj, 6 in. pots, 50c, 75c. $1.00. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 6 in. pans. Gloire de Lorraine, made up. one medium size Poinsettia in center, 40c to 50c. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is getting scarce, OurLumlnosa can't be beat; beautiful bright red, big bushes, in bloom, large 4-in , 20c; medium 4- in,, 15c; hVi-va., 25c to 30c, very large this year. AZALEA INDICA. In Bloom for Christmas. Look! Mme. Petriclf Azaleas, the best earliest double pink variety. We only can offer big plants, 1518-20-22 inches, in Petrick. These plants are full of flowers and huds, perfect shape, and are perfect beauties. Price: $1.00. $1.25. S1.50, $1.75, $2,00 and $2,50. Only a small portion of the $1.00 size will be given ; larger sizes have to be taken. (^~ Take Notice— The reason why we have no small sizes in Peirick to offer is: .About 400 of the 75c sizes and $1.00 sizes were put in the freezing house for Christmas sale, all full of buds, in latter part of October, but about three-fourths of them, by freezing them went back on us by losing and dropping their buds and are unfit to sell for this Christmas. Experience has taught us that only the large size Petrick will force successfully for Christmas. In other best Christmas varieties we have, in flower and bud. White Vervaeneana, one of the best double white, a sport of the old Vervaeneana, very showy, full of flowers and buds; only medium and larger sizes at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50; Mme. Pbarailde Mathllde and the well-known old standard varieties, the Vervaeneana, of medium and larger sizes, $1.00, $1,25, $1 50 to $2 00: Simon Mardner, we only have a few, $1.50 and $2 00; in Deutsche Perle, double white, we have at $1.00, $1,25 to $1,50, I^H^^^^I^^T^.'iL'tT^ 9 m^ ^^m 5^:*-^"' ^msm^^ry^m u * Easter variety, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, one of the best double pink standard varieties (have 5000 of this); Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Empress of India, (double variegated); Niobe, (double white); De Schryveriana, (double variegated); Apollo, (double red); Deutsche Perle and others. Prices, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. For larger sizes we also have Paul Weber, Em- press of India, John Severllng, Mme. Van der Cmyssen, vervaeneana, Deutche Perle, $1.50 to $2.00. We give full value for your money. Our eyes are our measurement. We sell Azaleas only for cash. I^" When we are out of the varieties or sizes ordered, we will send the next below in size. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H'in., $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; 3-in„6c; 4-in , $10,00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-inch. $3.00 per 100; 4- in„ 10c. Buy of a man that gives you both quality and value. Araucarias Our Specialty. I^^So well known that nothing further is necessary to be said. We are leaders in Araucaria Excelsa, the popular Christ- mas gift for every sweetheart. Araucaria Excelsa, April, 1913, importa- tion, 3, 4 and 5 tiers; 5, 5^2 and 6-inch pots, 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 50c, 60c and 75c; 6-in. pots, 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 in, high, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta Compacta Glauca. big stock, 6-in. pots, $1,25 to $1.50. POINSETTIAS. We have a house of Polnsettias. Can meet all orders. Polnsettias, 5!4 in. pots, branched, 30c; 6-in. Azalea pots with edge of 4 Asparagus Plumosus. medium height, 35c; 9 in. Azalea pans, 3 plants in, a pan, edge of Asparagus Plumosus. 75c to $1 00, Polnsettias, large 4 in., 15c, 20c to 25c; 5 in., 30c. Rhododendrons, 25 to 30 in. high. 18 to 20 buds to a plant, $1 00, $1.25. »1,50. Cyclamen, best strain, 5 and 5H in,, 35c, 40c,50c; 6-in., 75c. Hydrangea, pot grown French varieties, bright red and white, 5 in. pots, 35c, 40c, 50c, Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown, 5H, 6, 7, 8 in,, very fine, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c to 75c and $1,00, Cineraria Hybrida, our so well known strain 3 in., 7c; 4-in.. 10c. Vinca,Variegata, for stock, etc, large runners, stock, only 7c, Kentia Belmoreana, single, SH in,, pots. 35c to 40c; single, SVz to 6-in. pots, 60c, 75c to$1.00. Combination made up of 3 plants, very bushy, 5 in. pots 35c, 40c .50c. Areca Lutescens, made up 3 in a 4-in. pot, 20c, 25c, PALMS, Kentia Forsterlana, 5-in. pots, 20 to 25 in, high. 35c to 50c; 5H in., 60cto7Sc;6to 7 in. pots. 30, 35 to 40 in. high, $1.00, $1,25, $1.50 to $2.00. 7in pots made up, 1 large plant in center with 3 smaller plants around it, $2.50 to $3.00. 5 iri. pots combination, made up of 3 plants, 25 in, high, 35c to 50c, Combination 6 in. pots, made up of 3 plants, 25 to 30 in. high, $1,00. Just arrived from Belgium. Kentia Fosteriana, 65 to 70 inches in height. $5.00. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 in., large, ISc, 18c, 20c; 4-in., 25c, ^~LO0K ! We have a new Jerusalem Cherry, 6-in. pans. Egg-shaped berries. Solanum Capsicastrnm Melvlni, dwarf, robust, short and bushy, full of berries, 6-in. pans, 35c, 50c, English and Hardy Ivy, 3 plants in 3 in. pots, hardy runners, only $5,00 per 100. Primula Obconlca and Primnla Chinesis. 4 in. 10c; 5 in., 20c; 6-in. pans (Azalea pans), 1 Poinset- tia in center, edge of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, very beautiful, only 50c per pan. FlcusElasUca, (Rubbers), SVi in, to 6 in,.35c, 40cto50c 4-in,, 25c; in fine condition; have a house full. 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILALDELPHIA, PA. 1170 The American Florist. Dec. 13, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President; J. M. Lupton, Mattituck. L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. THE first 1914 catalogue to reach us is that of Oscar H. Will & Co., Bis- marck, N. D. THE samples of timothy and red clover seeds, shown by Dave Hamil- ton from Idaho, made quite a hit with Chicago grass seed dealers. Visited Chicago: L. L. Morse of C. C. Morse cSc Co. and wife, returning to California; D. R. Hamilton, man- ager of the Boise Milling & Elevator Co., Boise, Idaho. The canners at Milwaukee said they were not altogether satisfied with some of the short contract deliveries they had received from seedsmen and com- mented on the fact that the latter had plenty of stock to offer later. Heney Louis de Vilmoein, of Paris, and friend Julien Bowen, of Detroit, spent three days of the past week in Chicago, returning Monday night to Detroit. This is Mr. de Vilmorin's first visit to America and he does not consider it a business one, but undertaken mainly to become ac- quainted with the country and learn something of its commercial horticul- ture. The tuberose crop is reported dry- ing in good shape with prospects of a few early cured cars moving about Christmas time. The bulk of the crop will be two weeks late, growers hav- ing taken advantage of the continued mild weather to allow the bulbs to grow as late as possible. On the whole, contracts will be about filled in full. The small size will be plentiful. Caladiums the same. Christmas Greehs at Chicage. Holly has rolled slowly and been used as fast as it was laid down here. It is not yet possible to predict condi- tions for December 15. This article so far has been short and will probably continue so. Bouquet green is pretty well closed out with but little change in price, which has been around $8 per 100 pounds nearly all the past month. Now Eliminate Zone System. Chairman Therkildson, of the Amer- ican Seed Trade Association postal laws committee, referring to the post- office ruling on catalogue postage, mentioned elsewhere on this page, says : "I consider this a victory for the trade. This now brings us to the place that we must fight the zone sys- tem. The department has considered the abolition of zones and if we could only get them reduced -to three it would be a great step towards their final elimination. The present feeling that zones should go or that they should be reduced in number, say to 50 miles, 500 miles and the balance of the country in the third, should be the next work for us." New Catalogue Rates Effective March 16. Washington, D. C, December 6. — ^It has been provided by the postmaster general, with the consent of the Inter- state Commerce Commission, that the rate of postage on parcels containing books weighing eight ounces or less shall be one cent for each two ounces or fractional part thereof, and on those weighing in excess of eight ounces the zone parcel post rates shall apply. This is to be effective March 16, 1914. Postmaster General Burleson's pro- posal to increase the weight limits of parcel post packages in the first and second zones from twenty to fifty pounds, to admit books to the parcel post and reduce rates in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth zones, was ap- proved today by the commission. The maximum weight of parcels to all zones beyond the second was increased from eleven to twenty pounds. The com- mission's "consent" to the proposed changes was transmitted in three let- ters from Chairman Clark to the post- master general. The approved changes in rates and weights to be effective January 1, 1914, follow : To reduce the rates for the third zone from seven cents for the first pound and five cents for each addi- tional pound, to six cents for the first pound and two cents for each addi- tional pound. To reduce the rates for the fourth zone from eight cents for the first pound and six cents for each additional pound, to seven cents for the first pound and four cents for each addi- tional pound. To reduce the rates for the fifth zone from nine cents for the first pound and seven cents for each additional pound, to eight cents for the first pound and six cents for each additional pound. To reduce the rates for the sixth zone from ten cents for the first pound and nine cents for each additional pound, to nine cents for the first pound and eight cents for each additional pound. Kentia Seeds. The Lord Howe Island board of con- trol desire to inform our readers that the local demand for kentia seeds be- ing now so great, the board propose for the present to ejcecute all orders in Sydney, without entering into the export trade. In the filling of Sydney orders, all seedsmen will receive equal consideration, no monopoly of any kind will be granted and orders will be re- ceived from any reputable firm of Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California seedsmen who accept the conditions of sale, the terms being cash. . The seeds require to be carefully and suitably re- packed for export purposes. It is therefore open to the horticultural trade to obtain supplies through any reputable firm of seedsmen in Sydney, or through any local agent they may desire to appoint. Should any one think fit to appoint an agent, however, the board would be glad to ije advised of any arrangement which may be made in that direction. Supplies of Kentia Belmoreana seeds are available in Sydney from January up till the end of the year, but it is preferable to place orders early in January or February. K. Forsteriana seeds are available March, April, May, June, the quantity available decreasing rapidly towards the end of the year. K. Canterburyana seeds are available in limited quantity August and Sep- tember. Only small quantities of K. Mooreii seeds are obtainable. Kentias are universally acknowl- edged to be the hardiest, the most beautiful, and the most useful of all palms, and for decorative purposes they cannot be excelled. The Lord Howe Island board take charge, under the terms of the authorities given them, of Lord Howe Island and the trade there- of, and exercise the sole right to collect and dispose of the kentia seeds ob- tainable from the island. The opera- tions of the board of control during the year 1913 have met with unqualified success, and the trade is now firmly established upon a satisfactory basis. The seeds are collected, packed, and shipped to Sydney from the island un- der the board's direction, and such ar- rangements have been made for regu- lar supplies of seeds, and their selec- tion and inspection before shipment to Sydney, as should ensure to seedsmen the satisfactory filling of orders exe- cuted by the board. — British Horticul- tural Trade Journal, November 20, 1913. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbade, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta, Pa. Pieters-Wiieeler Seed GompaDji Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet PeaSi Etc. Correspondenc* SoliciiedL Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Braslan Uroe wholesale growers of ONION, LEmiCE, CARROT, RADISH, PARSNIP, PARSLEY, CaERY, ENDIVE, LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA any t9i3- The Amer i ca n Fl o r ist. IIYI EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS Per 100, $1.75 $15.00 per 1,000 Spiraea, jtio ,qoo AstUboidcs Floribunda $4 00 $35.00 Gladstone 6,00 45.00 Japonlca 4.00 35.00 compacta multUlora 5 00 40.C0 Palmata 7.C0 Washington 5.00 40.00 Queen Alexandra S.OO 65 00 Lily of the Valley Pips Just arrived —Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (t 20) New York, N. Y. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. \ S. S. SKIDELSKY fi CO., 1218 Betz Building. PHILADELPHIA, PA Catalog tor tlie asking. Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L. D. Waller Seed Go. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds Ap'pTca°^on Guadalupe, Cal. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. seea Growers SANTA CLARA, CAL Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited, i BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 3 and Market Gardeners. ;■: ;-; 3 POKTLAND, Me. — There appears to be a fine opportunity for farmers of this state to combine and put the middle- nian out of business, so far as Christ- mas trees are concerned. Trees that sell in New York for $1.00 to $1.50 each bring only two cents here. Glen Cove, L. I. — Alexander Macken- zie, for the last ten years superinten- dent of Rattling Springs, the country estate of Percy Chubb, has accepted a like position with Mrs. Morgan, widow of the late J. P. Morgan, at the family home near Highland Falls,' N. Y. Mr. Mackenzie is a prominent mem- ber of the Nassau County Horticul- tural Society and has won many prizes at its exhibitions and elsewhere. Two Catch Crops BABY GLADIOLI and FREESIAS Planted whure the Carnations "missed, "or along tlic- edges of the benches, they will come in just when you need them most, and a "friend in need is a friend indeed." We offer ourselves as follows, less 5 per cent if cash accompanies the order. GLADIOLUS, Colvillei and Nanus (Type) 100 lOCO Ackermanu. Salmon-orange, with white blotches, edued scarlet; very pretty $0 85 $ 7 50 Blushing Bride. Flowers are large, pure white, with delicate pink spot; useful lor early forcing 75 5 00 Delicatissima superba. Pure white, bright large carmine blotch 150 12 00 Fairy Queen. Carmine red, white blotch •. 75 6 00 Fire King. Orange-scarlet; purple blotch, purple bordered '. 175 16 75 Peach Blossom. The most beautiful of all the Colvillei type of Gladiolus; the color is a lovi'ly.soft pink, on the order of the Killarncy Rose 85 7 50 Pink Perfection. A fine rose variety 75 6 50; Queen Wilhelmina. Blush-white, with conspicuous blotches of cream, with scarlet margin : 2 25 20 00 Sappho. Large white, shaded pale lilac, with faint, creamy blotches, edged violet 85 7 50 The Bride (Colvilki alba). (True ) This lovely white miniature Gladiolus makes a use- ful cut flower for early spring use; will stand forcing '. 75 6 00 FREGSIA REFRACTA ALBA— "Quality Brands" FRENCH-QROWN Bulbs, ?s to Vi jnch in diameier : ." $0 75 $ 6 00 Mammoth bulbs. Vi to ?4 inch in diameter 1 00 7 50 Monster bulbs, V^ inch and up in diameter 1 25 10 00 FREESIA PURITY Flowers are snawy white, of large size, and borne in great profbsion on long stems. First size. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per lOCO. Arthur T. Boddington,^^^^^'^^**?^- BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds f% ^^ ^NinM ccTc GROWERS FOR THE TRADE i/nilUra SETa write for Prices. Mention the American Florist tohen writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. CHILIICOTHE, OHIO. Schilder Bros., Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growersfor the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Seedsmen requiring the very best selectiohsof Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's' Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing 1172 The American Florist. Dec. 13, Japan Lilies Per 100 Per 1000 Auratum, 8-9, 160 bulbs to case $5.50 $47.50 Auratum, 9-11, 100 bulbs to case 9.00 82.50 Album, 8-9, 200 bulbs to case 9.00" 85.00 Album, 9-11, 125 bulbs to case 13.50 130.00 Rubrum, 8-9, 200 bulbs to case.... 5.50 50.00 Rubrum, 9-11, 140 bulbs to case 9.0a 85 00 Melpomene, 8-9 5.50 - 50.00 Melpomene, 9-11 9.00 - 85.00 Bargains in Fischer's Purity Freesias, Freesia Retracta Alba, and Chinese Sacred Lilies. Write for Prices. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed on Request. CURRIE BROS. CO., l?§E;^t.'" Milwaukee, Wis. SPECIAL PRICES. WE NEED ROOM. With liberal extras. Mail your orders today. . Per 100 1000 2H in. CtiinesePriiiiroses,30vars. mix.$3.(j0 $25.00 3Hin. " " in bud and bloom 7.00 65.00 2H in. rrimnla Obconicas, fancy mix. 2.50 22.50 3Viin. ' '■ in bud and bloom S.2S 50.00 2Vi in. Cinerarias, choice mixed 2,25 20.00 3Hin. " excellent stock 5.00 45.00 3M in. Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow 6.50 60,00 2H in. Margaerites, white and yellow. 2.50 22 50 2Hin. " Mrs. Sanders. .... 3.00 25;00 2H in. Double Alyssnm, for cut flowers. 2 SO 22.50 2;4in.Asp.Pllimosns, Dice plants 3.00 25.00 3 in. • . "^ ^ '• " 6.00 55.00 2Hin. Sprengeri, excellent stock. 2.50 22.50 2Vi in. Smilax, large plants 2,25 20.00 4 in. Betfoma, flowering, several kinds.10.00 90 00 4 in. (^damens. choice mixed 10.00 95.00 V/i in. violet Plants, Mana Lousia and Lady Campbell 3.25 30.00 3mn. Violet Plants. Princess of Wales. 4.00 35.00 Calla Lilies, from pots ; 8.00 .... Pansy Plants, choicest mixed 3.50 Field erown Vinca Variegated and Green 4.50 4000 15.000 Ferns to close out in 5 varieties at 10c, 12Hc and 15c each. Try some. 1200 Scottil and Roosevelt Ferns, large and ex- cellent stock. 20c and 25c each. Arancaria Excelsa, at 60c. 75c and $1.00 each. 2W in. Geranioms, Nutt. Eoltevine, Viaud, Grant, Buckner, Montmore, etc $2.50 per 100; ^2.50 per 1000. 2H in. Heliotropes,: white, lieht and dark blue, $2.75 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. And abundance of other stock. Correspondence solicited. Alonzo Ji Brydii) wAsmNGToiilN^i. ttentUm the American Florlit vihen wrttlHg ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE eONARDft JONES CO., West Grove, Peniu. Valley For The Holi Ask for Bnins' Chicago Market Cut Valley and get the best. Valley Pips from stock, $16.00 per 1000. Cold storage, $18.00 per 1000; $9.50 per 500; $5.00 per 250. H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 West Madison Street CHICAGO $4.00 per 100 Must dispose of them at once. Exceptional oppor- tunity to secure extra fine strong field-grown stock below cost. JAMES VICE'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Flower Colors USE OUR Oolo:r Olaairt in describing them. Price, $I.OO, Postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO '9^J- The American Florist. 1173 The Julius Roehrs Co. Rutherford, N. J. HEADQUARTERS FOR Boxwood and Bay Trees In all sizes. Aucubas Laurus Cerasus Ivy Camellias 4-in, pots, 3 feet long; 6-in. and 7-in. Our stock of these is better than ever. We pots, 7 feet to 8 feet long. have thousands of finely budded plants- Cyclamens Ardisias Extra Fine Plants. Ready for Christmas. Roehr's Quality. Adiantum Farleyense In all sizes. Cyrtomium Rochfordii The Crested Holly Fern. Begonias Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati. Kentias and Phoenix Canariensis In all sizes. WRITE rOR PRICES 1174 The American Florist. Dec. 13, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserjonen. J. B. Pilkington Portland. Ore.. President; John Hall. 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty-ninth' annual convention will be held at The HoUenden Hotel, Cleveland, O., June 24-26. 1914. Painesville, O. — Another blizzard started here December 8, which threat- ens to rival that of last month. : Chicago. — I. E. Ilgenfritz & Sons Co., apd the Greening Nursery Co., both of ]V!^onroe, Mich., had booths and sales- nien at the land show last week. , Plant Quarantinfr Regulations. For plant exportation to the United states, the regulations under the Plant Qjiarantine Act (circular No. 44, office of. the secretary) establishes the fol- lo.wing classification : 1. Countries which maintain nur- sery stock inspection and certification, irj accordance with the regulations (^rawn under the Plant Quarantine Act. 2. Countries which do not maintain njirsery stock inspection and certifica- tion. Countries of the first class only are open to commercial importation of n|irsery stock, and no restriction is placed on the amount or character of nursery stock which may be imported from such countries, except as to such nprsery stock as may be excluded un- der specific quarantine. Nursery stock from countries which do not maintain nursery stock inspec- tion will be admitted into the United States only for experimental purposes and in limited quantities, under spe- cial permit, through the particular port designated in such permit. (See regulation 5). Such nursery stock must also, before delivery, be opened and examined at port of entry by an in- spector of the Agricultural Depart- ment, and cannot be entered unless it is found to be free from plant dis- eases and insect pests. Importers are therefore urgently ad- vised to limit their application for strictly commercial imports to the countries listed below. Any' country not now on this list .will be placed there as soon as this department has been officially notified of the compli- ance of such country 'with the regu- lations governing inspection and cer- tification. Countries now open to commercial importation of nursery stock, with the ofiicial seal of each, are as follows : Barbados — (Seal to be furnished later. ) Belgium — "Ministere de I'Agricul- ture. Service Phytopathologique." Bermuda — "Department of Agricul- ture." Canada — "Division of Entomology, Department of Agriculture." Cuba — "Republica de Cuba. Inspec- cion Sanitaria Vegetal." Denmark — "Landbrugsministeriets Tilsyn med Planteskoler og Plantes- koleartikler." England — "Board of Agriculture and Fisheries." France - — "Republique Pranc *^ ceipt of 40 cents in postagre. Addresi Trade Mark, American St>awnCo..St. Paul.Minn WRITE Geo.A.Kuhll wholesale Grower of Plants for Christmas For Azaleas, Primroses, Cyclamen, Cberries, Peppers, Begonias, Poinsettlas, etc. GEO. A. KUHL. - Pekln, niinois MentiQn the American Florist when writing Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. ^^1 rrni r floral company*i Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas. . '■""I"-"'-''' Radishes, Spinach. Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRHmPH OF THE GIANT "PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz , Cash with order. or $1.7S per H oz., $1.00 per H oz,, postage paid. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. t ^913- The American Florist. 1177 Vaughan's Decorative and Blooming Plants for Xmas Sales. Shipped from our Greenhouses at Western Springs, Illinois. Poinsettia Pulcherrlma. ARAUCARIA— Norfolk Island Pine. ^'ery attractive plants for Xmas gifts. GRACILIS Whorls Each Doz. 5-inch 10-12 inches.... 3.. $1.00.. $11.00 EXCELSA GLAUCA 5-inch 10-12 inches... .2-3.. $0.75.. $8.00 ROBUSTA COMPACTA 5-inch 12 inches.. .3-4.. $1.25.. $14.00 7-inch 18-20 inches. . .4-5. . $3.00. .$34.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 2H-inchpots Doe. 60c; per 100, $4.00 3inch pots Doz., 85c; per 100, $6.00 4-inch pots, Ea.. 15c;Dz., $1.50; 100, $12,00 ASPARAGUS SPKENGERI 4-inch pots. Ea.. 15c; Dz.. $1.50; 100, $10.00 ASPIDISTRA-The Iron Plant. GREEN L£AV£D-At lOc per leaf. S-in. pots; 10-12 leaves: 6-in. pots, 14-16 leaves VARIEGAT£D-At 15c per leaf. 5-in. pots, 8-10 leaves; 6-in. pots, 12-14 leaves AUCUBA JAPONICA VARIEGATA. Handsome bushy plants, IS-in., each 50c, doz. $5.00; 24-in.. eacli 75c, do7. $8.00. AZALEAS IN BLOOM. Fine siiapely plants, well set with buds and blooms. Mme. Petrlck, double pink; Simon Mardner, double red; Vervaeneana, double variegated; White Vervaeneana.doubic white. In.inDiani. Each Doz. 14tol6 $1.50 $15.00 16tolS 2.25 24.00 18to20 3.00 CELESTIAL PEPPERS. Covered with bright red cone-shaped fruit. 5 inch pots, Ea. 30c; Doz. $3.00; 100 $20.00 SOLANUM MELVINI. An improvement on the Jerusalem Cherry. This variety has large oval berries 5-in. pots Each 35c; Doz. $3.75 6in. pots " 50c; " $5.00 CROTONS. Nicely colored plants for basket work. 4-inch pots Each 35c: Doz. $4.00 FERNS FOR ALL PURPOSES. ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM. Each Doz. Per 100 Strong 3-in. pots $0.15 $1.50 $12.00 ASSORTED FERNS for Dishes. A choice assortment, our selection of varieties. Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 2!i-inch $0.50 $3.50 $30.00 BOSTON FERNS. Ours are all pot-grown and bushy, well furn- ished with fronds from the pot up, and are not to be compared with the cheap long drawn up stock lifted from the bench. Size Pots Each Doz. Per 100 3-inch $0.15 $1.25 $ 8.00 4 inch 25 2.50 20.00 5-inch 40 4 50 35.00 6-inch .75 8.00 60.00 7inch 1.00 10.00 75.00 8 inch 1.25 14.00 100.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Handsome plants, striped green and white. 4-inch, Each $0.60 3 for $1.65 Doz. $6.00 7-inch, " 2.00 Kentia Belmoreana. KENIIA BELMOREANA. Size Pot Leaves 5 inch 5-6 6-inch 6 Height Each Doz. IS in. $0.75 $ 8.01 22-24 in. 1.50 17.00 KENTIA BEIMOREANA-Made Up. Size No. of Plants Height Each 6-inch 3 24-28 in. $2.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size Pot Leaves Height Each Doz. 6-inch 5-6 30-32 $1.50 $17.00 7-inch 6-7 35-40 3.00 10-inch 6-7 60 8.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA— Made Up. Size Pot No. of Plants Height Each 7-inch 3 2S 30 inches $2.50 7-inch 3 30-34 inches 3,00 8-inch 3-4 34-38 inches 4.00 10 in. Tub 3 70-74 inches 15.00 POINSETTlAS-"The" Xmas Plants. The large, handsome red bracts and bright green leaves make a beautiful contrast, Size Pot No. Plants Each Doz. 5-inch 3 $0.75 $ B.QO 6-inch 3 1.00 10.00 7inch 4 1.50 15.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENI. Undoubtedly the finest palmfor house deco- ration. Hardy and graceful. All specimen plants. Size Pot Height Spread Each 7-inch 20-22-in. 22-24 $2.50 S-inch 22-24 in. 24-28 4.00 Above Prices Subject to Stock Bein^ Unsold on Receipt of Order. Chicago VaUghan's Seed Store New York GET OUR FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." IT OFFERS EVERYTHING. Mention the American Florist when writing . BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES Fine plants from 2^-inch pots. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. S 500 or more at 1000 rate. ;-: S Cash With Order. g FRANK OECHSLIN | _ 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. ^ Mention the American Florist when writing Per 100 PRIMROSES Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close put, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Plumosus, 2i4-in. pots.. 2 00 Vinca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeitcheii,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50. 50 —Cash— Jos. H. Cunningham/%Y^"' Mention. the American Florist when writing GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED. Mixed $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.00 Lettuce, Grand Rapids " " 1.00 "10,000 8.50 Dracaena Indlvisa, 2-in per 100, 2.0O Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders, 2 in.... " " 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant, 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 11T8 The American Florist. Dec. 13, Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taug^ht by Prof. Craiff and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up ' to - date methods and practice PROF. BEAL. are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dent. A. F., Sprln^eld, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Ratland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Chrysanthemiiffls and Fertileoe Elmer D. Smith & Go,, ""A?' Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Summerdale Avenue, I CHICAGO - ■ - . ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Francisco Delgado Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of orchids. Prices quoted upon application. Bogota (Ghapinero) Colombia Mention the American Florist when writing '■^w .», x^-*)^" CYCLAMEN. Prepare tor Gliristmas, 1913 Flowering and Foliage Plants in Perfect Condition Camelias Chandler! In bloom and well budded (pink and white striped), 5 to 6H in. pots, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 each. Jerusalem Cherries Two-year-old specimen plants, 7, 8 and 9 in, pots. $1. $1.50 and $2 each. New dwarf variety, $4, $5 and $6 a doz. Erica Fragrans Melan- thera 5!4 in. pots and up, $18, $24, $36 a doz. Erica Cotonoides Veitchii 4i4 in., $4 a doz.; 5 in., $6 and $9 a doz.; larger plants, $1 to $2 each; $12, $18 and $24 a do?. Oranges 5H in. to 9 in. pots, $24, $30, $36, $48, $60 a doz, Fandanus Veitchii 5 in. to 9 in. pots, $9. $12, $24, $30, $36. a doz. Poinsettia Pulcherrima 3 Plants in 6 in. pans. $9 per doz. 4 Plants in 7 in. pans, $12 to $15 per doz. 5 Plants in 8 in. pans. $18 per doz. 9 and 10 inch pans. $24 to $30 per doz. 12 inch pans, 36 to $42 per doz. In Pots. 4-in. pots $3. 00 per doz. 4!4-in. pots 4 06 " " 5-in. pots 5.00 " 6-in. pots $5.00and 6 00 " " Fine Plants from 2 to 4 feet lii^ with magnificent florets. Terms of Business: Cash with order, please. Excepting parties with whom I have done business on credit before and transactions have been satisfactory, my terms are 30 days. Un- known correspondents wishing to open an account will please furnish reference of parties in trade with whom they have had credit relations in New York City. Remittances should be made by Post Office Money Orders, Drafts on New York banks or Bank of L I. (College Point Branch) or Express Money Orders. Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered. Goods desired C. O. D. must be accompanied by a partial remittance to guarantee accept- ance. All goods are offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order, and I reserve the right to advance price without notice. Orders booked and shipped in rotation. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th Street, College Point, N. Y. Queensborough. Ardisia Crenulata Well berried, 5H. 6. 6H in. pots. $2 !3 each. Araucaria Excelsa 6 in. pot, $1.50; 6!4 in, pot, $2 to $2,50. Azaleas Two houses of perfect shaped plants, in all sizes from 50c. to $10 each. For Filling, Firefly, Mme. Petrick and La Lorraine, $5, $6 and $9 a doz. Novelties, at $6 and $9 a doz, Pyramids and fans from $3 to $10 each, Crotons Nicely branched and well colored, 5, 6V^, 7 and 8-in. pots, $18, $24 and $30 a doz. Cyclamen Persicum Gig. 5 to 5^2 in. pots, $6 and $9 a doz. 6 and 6H in. pots. 412. $15 and $18 a doz. 7 and 8 in. pans, $18, $24 and $30 a doz. Miscellaneous Stock for Florists. Asparagus Plumosus— 2V2-in. bushy, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii— Heavy 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Pot Grown Hydrangeas- Fine 6 in. pot plants, 5 to 6 shoots, following sorts: Bouquet Rose, Bright pink. La Lorraine, Large flowered, deep pink. Louis Moulllere, White. Mme.MauriceHamar, Pale pink, extra hne. Souv. de Mme Chautard, Early easily forced pink. Vicomtesse de Vibraye, Pink, very free, 40c each, $4.50 per dozen. Kentla Forsteriana— Heavy made-up plants; grand stock for sale or decorating. Each 7-in. tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36-in. high.. $3.00 36-40 in. high 3.50 8in. 40-44 in. " 4.00 44-48 in. " 5.00 48-54 in. " 6.00 Adiantum— Glory of Mordrecht, fide 5 inch pot plants, bushy, $4.50 per dozen. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, .... Ohio 1913- The American Florist. 1179 Best New Carnation for 1914 Peerless Pink WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE JBest lOO riarls: Plnlc;. Cle-velo-nd Sl:i.o>?v a ONSIDERED the best all-around commercial dark pink grown. The only dark pink that does not turn blue when old. Peerless Pink is the most productive carnation grown. Here are some figures that prove that Peerless Pink is the best commercial carnation for you to invest your money in. We give you FACTS backed by fifteen years' experience and our guarantee that our carnations are all we claim for them. Here are the figures: From 2,000 plants of Peerless Pink we cut 2,900 blooms in September, 2,375 in October, and 3,100 in November, also 500 exhibition blooms, making a total of 8,875 first-class blooms in three months, with a heavy and continuous crop. These plants were late propagated; benched August 1. Notice Other new varieties are pro- pagated in December and benched in April. Clean, upright grower, absolutely free from disease. All cuttings guaranteed strong, well rooted. Ready January 1, 1914. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. THE HERSLD Three Years the Best 100 blooms, Red or Scarlet at the November Flower Shows. The HERALD has made ^OOdwith the growers. Rooted cuttings ready January 1st. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Complete List of Carnation Cuttings-Standard Varities Per 100 Per 1000 Peerless Pink |12.00 $100.00 The Herald, scarlet 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa 4.00 30.00 Rosette 4.00 30.00 Benora 4.00 30.00 Pocahontas 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Wonder $3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress ■ 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Beacon 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Washington 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 30 E. Randolph Street, (A. T. PYFER, Mgr.) CHICAGO. 1180 The American Florist. Dec. 13, THE MOST PROMISING RED ROSE OF THEM ALL PriDeeE.C.(]eArenberg We are booking orders now for early Spring delivery, 1914. We have tested this rose thoroughly and it will make good. A grand grower. Long heavy stems, perfect foliage and not inclined to mildew or spot. BudS are perfectly formed, pointed and heavy, developing into a perfect open flower of ideal form, not showing open center. No deformed buds. The COlor Is Clear and lively, without the objectionable blue Shade, and under artificial light is a brilliant, lively red. A prominent rose grower calls it the finest red rose he has ever seen. Grafted or Own Root. 75c each; $7.50 for 12; $12.50 for 25; $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. S. J. RCUTER & SON, Inc., Westerly, R. I. Chrysanlhemum Stock Plants The Best Commercial Varieties. Send for our complete list. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee Connecticut Horticultural Society. The second November meeting was held at the County building-, Hartford, Friday, November 20, with President Huss in the chair. It was rather stormy and few members turned out to the meeting. One new member was elected, R. E. Cecil, of Sewickley, Pa. President Huss gave a glowing ac- count of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society's third autumn exhibition, held in the Armory at Stamford November 7-8. President Huss acted as one of the three judges at this show, so that he was in a po- sition to know whereof he spoke. He dwelt upon the magnificence of Adolph Lewisohn's Black Hawk chrysanthe- mum, and also upon the beautiful ef- fect created by the palms through the center of the hall. A suggestion he made, which is well worth careful consideration by horticultural socie- ties, was to the effect that there should be more than three judges. That is, instead of one group of three judges, to have, say, three groups, making nine judges in all. This would greatly expedite the judging of all classes, as all patrons are very anxiovis to know whom among their friends receive prizes, and it is pretty trying to have to wait from, say, 3 o'clock in the afternoon until 7 o'clock in the evening before this can be ascertained. It is an arduous task to select two or three prize exhibits out of eight en- tries when each exhibit looks like a winner, and it calls for extreme care in noting the points that count in car- rying off a prize. President Huss also commended the activity of the officers of the society at the show, it being his belief that they played no small part in making -it the splendid success that it proved to be. Robert Craig Co... High Class PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. The secretary read an article from The Gardeners' Chronicle of America on "Protecting Hardy Roses," written by Alexander Cumming, Jr., one of our members. Chairman Huss appointed J. M. Adams, C. H. Sierman and Cuno A. Helfricht auditors, to be prepared to report at the annual meeting, which will be held Friday, December 12, at 8 o'clock. We would like to have every member make a special effort to be I present, as the success or failure of the society depends largely upon the officers elected at this meeting. Alfred Dixon, Sec'y. Minneapolis. The third annual ball of the Florists' Club, held at the Masonic Temple, No- vember 25, was a great success, there being 75 couples in attendance. The grand march was led by President Desmond and wife, and President-Blect Wirth of the Society of American Florists surprised everyone by putting aside his cane and dancing. There was a well attended business meeting of the State Florists' Associa- tion at Holm & Olson's, Friday even- ing, November 28. J- FAIRFIELD, lA. — The Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society holds its forty-fourth annual meeting here De^ cember 16-18. Free I \ This Fine HENKEL BUDDINii KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO KENTIAS Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. /p^j> The American Florist. 1181 PRELIMINARY ANNOINCEMENT NOVELTY- Chrysanthemums Roses Carnations Rose Prince C. C. D'Arenberg We have secured an interest in this Rose from S.J. Reuter & Son, and we offer it with every confidence of its beinsi the best Rose in its color so far presented to the American trade. Also, Killamcy Brilliant, Pink, and Ophelia, a lovely bright salmon. CHRYSANTHEIVIUIVIS As has been the case in previous years, our intro- ductions for 1914 will again be Prize Winners at all the exhibitions. These are as follows: James Fraser, Mrs. Paul Moore and Daily Mail, Yellow. Meudon, Pink. Mrs. R. H. Boggs, White. Wm. Vert and Mrs. Ernest Wild, Crimson. SINGLES Our Gold Medal List of Singles, will set a new standard for this popular type of 'Mum. PhylUS Bryant, R. B. Burge, Gladys Duckham and others, giving us a type that will stand shipping and handling. The Cap Family have proven themselves to be the best pot varieties ever distributed. i^/lDIU/tTiriiyGk Georgeous, Matchless, Philadelphia, V>A%K1^A% I 101^3 Princess Dagmar and Mrs. Cheney. Send for Catalogue- TOTTY, The Novelty Man, MADISON, N. J. Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in fifty liours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12,50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2,00 per 100; 3-in,, $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4in., ISc; "5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in,, $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in„ $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2,00 per 100. Rex Begonia 2M-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Chrysaathemnms Fine healthy stock plants in all the lead- ing standard varieties. Write for prices. Shermerville, in. PRINCESS DAGMAR Without doubt the best Crimson Carnation in existence. Booking orders now for early spring delivery. Rooted cuttings. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. At the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Boston, November, 1912; Silver Medal, At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club, January 1913 and February 1913: Report of SuDerior Merit (each month). At tlie International Flower Show, New York. April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal, Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carnation Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural Society. April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any ottier color, • PATTEN & COMPANY, -AWARDED- At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show. April, 1913; First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated, First for 100 best carna- tions, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, May, 1913: Report of highest merit. At the .American Institute, New York, No- vember. 1913: Certificate of Merit, At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club, Holyoke, Mass,, November, 1913: Special prize for 50 best carnations, any variety not disseminated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society, Cleve- land, Ohio, November, 1913: Certificate of merit and sweepstakes for best seedling. Tewksbury, Mass. F. F. SCHEEL, CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Immediate Delivery 60 cents each. Well set with flower buds. Manetti Stocks for Grafting English or French Grown No. 1, 5-9 m/m, $11.00 per 1000, 5000 for $50.00 No. 2, 3-5 m/m, 8.50 per 1000, 5000 for 40.00 Pot-grown Lilacs, Marie Legraye, These are of our own growing and we confidently recommend them as superior to imported slock. We tested some of them last winter along with imported plants. Those of our own growing were better furnished with flowers and were more shapely, well balanced, plants. For Miniature Christmas Trees, ''^TA^'^'nielW^'iefli^- IV2-2 feet, $7,00 per 100. These are especially nice, shapely, well-furnished trees'from nursery rows. Will be cut off above the ground or, if wanted for pot or tubs, will be dug with the roots provided orders reach us before the ground freezes. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York state 1182 The American Florist. Dec. 13, Matchless Winner of Two fiold Medals Do not fall to get in your order early for Matchless, the new commercial white carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, MATCHLESS was awarded First Prize for best 100 white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — 21 vases in all being shown. :: :: :: Orders Booked Now for February Delivery {All stock sold to February 1.) Price For Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ORIGINATORS Gouaoe Gardens Co., ■»«. QUEENS, NEW YORK THE MATCHLESS WHITE. Note the fine form and great depth of the flower. Mention the American Florist when writing Gladiolus Bulbs y. Chicago White. How to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them SEE THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS By Mathew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Gladiolus Bulbs LilyoftheVaileyPips Best Home-Grown Bulbs For Florist's Forcing First size. America, Mrs. Francis King, Chicago White, Per 1000 $17.00 18.00 40.00 Dutch Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing First Size. America, 3000 for Per 1000 $ 8.50 25 00 Baby filadioltis Blushing Bride, The Bride, reach Blossom, Per 1000 $5.00 5.00 8.00 Selections from Best Fields in Nortti Germany For Early and Late Forcing (Immediate Delivery) Per 1,000, - $16.00 Spiraea Clumps We offer you the advantage of personally bought stock, both in quality and price. Large clumps which have large plump eyes. The only kind that will give satisfac- tion when forced. Gladstone, - - Queen Alexandra, - Floribunda, Japonica, Per 100 $ 8.50 10.00 6.00 5.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, Ne'w York. ORCHI DS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER S HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Bargain in Smilax Plants About 3000 fine plants to close out quick. 3-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 2-in. at Vz above prices. Prompt shipment. R. Kilbourn, Cilnton, N. Y. t9'3- The American Florist. 1183 0' IS KILLAREV BRILLIANT comes as the result of Killarney, which has made the florist business and added more to the glass ■ 1 area than cheap glass ever added, so HADLEY comes as the result, of what has been good in the past. Liberty was a wonderful rose for color.. General McArthur as an outside rose has wonderful form and color, proA'ed better than it was believed to be, and is one of the finest red bedding roses ever grown. Richmond has given its best to the rose growers. And now HADLEY, bred from a race of seedlings from these three, has appeared. Wonderfully fragrant with a rich velvety crimson color and excellent habit. We shall disseminate it in 1914 for The Montgomery Co. KILLARNEY BRILLIANT and HADLEY are the two bright stars of hope and lead us to believe in the future of the Rose Industry. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE A. N. Pierson Jnc, Cromwell, Conn. Dorner's Novelties Champion — Yellow Prince — Yellowstone. When deciding what to plant for scarlet, keep in mind our variety "»Ihainpi01l." All during its try-out it has never failed to come early and has always produced a heavy cut for Christmas. Champion is right on time with an enor- mous crop for the Holidays and is in the scarlet class what White Wonder is in the white. Bright scarlet in color, 3 to 3^2 inch flower, long stiff stems, good calyx, and its excellent keeping qualities combined with a strong habit and great productiveness, will place it at the head of all scarlet carnations for commercial growing. Grow Champion, it is good early, all through the season and even into the hot summer months. We have an immense stock that is producing fine plump cuttings. Give us your order now — do not wait. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2500 for $237.50; 5000 for $450.00. Yellow Prince and Yellowstone are the leaders in the yellow class. Good yellow carnations will sell. Have you ever tried any? Have you had the right varieties? Try Yellow Prince and Yellowstone, they will convince you as to the commercial value of a yellow carnation . Price, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 2500 for $187.50; 5000 for $350.00. Standard Varieties. We have large stocks of Gloriosa, White Wonder and White Enchantress growing from cuttings only, now for early delivery. Per 1000 $ 30.00 25.00 25.00 60.00 Per 100 Gloriosa $ 4.00 White Wonder 3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 Benora 6.00 Per 100 Rosette $ 3.00 White Perfection 3.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 Scarlet Glow 3.00 Order Per lOOO % 25.00 as. 00 26.00 26.00 \ r. DORNER & SONS CO., LAFAYETTE, IND. 1184 The American Florist. Dec. 13, OCR PBIUDELPfllA PINK CARNATION The following letter from a Leading New Orleans Retailer: i\lTLnuic Moral €0. eiCHLING PREtlOENT Ilccorators No' 3-1^2 ST, CHARLES AVENUE EdviJluiiir, ilplntuii lUtl ;Vcu. OrUnj, La ^/n'' IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE GRANDEST VARIETY IN SIGHT TODAY. -:- -:- And the following from Mr. W. Wells from far away England: They are doing extremely well. The petals push clear out of the calyx, so that they won't split. It is the prettiest pink we have, and altogether I like it the best of any pink." (Five weeks later). "I must say I like the flower and plants im- mensely. They improve every day." But seeing is believing, come to Detroit and see for yourself. 30,000 perfect plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of the Philadelphia Pink Carnation will surpass your own expectations. Order now. Prices: $12.00 per 100; $100.00per 1000; 2500 at $95.00 per 1000; 5000 at $90.00 per 1000. S. S SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218BetzBldg., PHILADELPHIA, - PENNA. At the Cleveland Show, Nov, 13 We Made 19 Entries of Carnations and were Awarded 2 OF THEM BEING SWEEPSTAKES-- A Vase of POCAHONTAS and a Vase of 100 assorted. Our cuttings are fine; a big lot already in the sand. They are dean and plump. Let us book your order early ! May we book you now ? Gloriosa, $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Yellow Prince, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Commodore \ Pocahontas / Matchless i $12.00 per 100; Champion I $100.00 per 1000. White Wonder " Enchantress " Perfection Enchantress Rose-Pink Enchantress. Mrs. Ward Rosette Beacon Bonfire Scarlet Glow $3.00 Per 100; $25.00 Per 1000. THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. J9^3- The American Florist. 1185 Hardy Plants for rorcing. Forcing Rhododendron. Azalea Mollis. We have a splendid lot of bushy well-shaped plants of this hardy Azalea which is being used more extensively every year for forcings; the plants run from 10 to 12 inches high and are all well set with buds. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Marie Legraye and Charles X. Compact bushy plants, high, well set, with buds, $6.00 per doz,; $50.00 per lOO. Rhododendron Pink Pearl. The finest of ail the Rhododendrons for forcings, im- mense individual flowers in gigantic trusses of a beautiful pearly shell-pink, four to six buds to a plant, $15.00 per 100. Primula Veris Superba. This giant flowering English Primrose is so easy to force into flower for early spring and meets with such ready sale that we find increasing sales for it every year. We have a nice stock this season, and this is a good time to pot it up and store in cold frame or cold house in preparation for later forcing. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Funkia Undulata Media Picta. The variegated Funkia. A plant that always meets with a ready sale as a pot plant in early spring. We have an immense stock of fine home-grown plants. Price accord- ing to size, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Azalea Hinodegiri. Have you ever tried this brightest of all the Japanese Azaleas for spring forcing? For basket work at Easter it is a perfect gem. We have a splendid lot of home- grown, bushy plants about 6 inches high that are cov- ered with buds. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; large bushy specimens, IS inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. HENRY A.DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above offer is intended for the trade only. It will pay you ta keep in touch with Silver Gilt Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. GORGEOIS In A CLASS BY ITSELF. Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, GO and See it Growing. Pacific States: MARTIN & FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon, Eastern States: H. M. WEISS fi SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; 50@100 rate— Per 1000, $100,00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME (Has made good.) Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000, rooted cuttings. Booking orders for January delivery. DAILLEDOUZE BR0S.9 Lenox and Troy Avenues, Brooklyn BorODgb, N. Y. 1186 The Amer ican Fl orist. Dec. I J, Index to Advertisers .1190 . 1161 .llf.5 .01176 ..1157 ..1165 .1151 ,.1194 .1168 .1169 .1166 1137 Advance Co The Allen J K 1160 1 Alpha Floral Co 1- - Amencan Spawn Coll76 AmlingECCo.. "" Anderson S A ... Angermueller G H Aphine Mfg Co - Archias Floral Co..l Aschmann Godfrey . ' Atlanta Floral Co Bassett&Washburnl Batavia Greenhouse Co 1157 Baur Window Glass Co 1192 Baversdorfer H 1 159 Heaven E A 1156 Begerow's 1166 BergerBros 1159 BerningH G..1144 1158 Bertermann BrosColl66 Blackistone Z D...1167 Bobbink & Atkins. .1174 BoddingtonAT ....ll71 Bodger J & SonsCo. 11 BolandJ B Co 1165 BolgianoJ&Sons... II Bowa M A 1165 BraBff Ross 1165 Bramley & Son 1168 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 1170 Breitmeyer'sJSons.1166 Brown Alfred! Seed Co 1170 Brown Bros & Co.. 1168 BrunsHN 1172 Bryan .^lonzo J 1172 Bucbbinder Bros. ..1156 BuckbeeHW 1168 Budlong J A... 1151 1157 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co. .1171 Caldwell theWoods- man Co, 2nd Special Cover Page California Florists.. 1168 CampConduit Co ..1192 Carney Co The 1159 Caicago Cam Co. .. ..I 1157 1179 Chicago Flower Growers Assn.... 1154 Ctiicago House Wrecking Co.....ll9o ChristatosN 1164 Clark EB Seed Co. II Clarke's Sons David 1164 116/ Clay & Son 1193 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 1167 Conard & Jones Co.ll72 Consumers Ferti- lizerCo 1194 Cooke GeoH 1163 Cotsonas Geo & C0.II06 Cottage Gardens Coll82 CoweeW J.........ll% Coy HC Seed Co... It Coyle James. 1163 Craig RobtCo U80 CritchellCE..1139 59 Cunningham los H.1177 Currie Bros Co 1172 Dailledouze Bros... 118^ DardsChas 1166 Dayjas.... 1}55 DeamudI B Co ....1146 Delgado Francisco. 1178 Denaiffe&Son 1170 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co ni Dietsch A&Co.... IV DiUer Caskey &k Keen 1196 Dillon J L 1178 DornerF&SonsllSl 1183 DreerHA.III 1185 1195 Duerr Chaa A 1168 Dunlop John H 1167 Edwards Fold Box.1186 Ehmans Flower Shop 1166 Emmans Geo M 1181 Erne&Klingel 1112 EyresHG 1167 Fish Henry Seed Co 1171 Fisher Peter 1185 Florists' Hail Assn III Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co. 3rd Special Cover Page Ford C S 1163 Ford M C 1136 1161 Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 1178 Freeman Mrs J/B... 1168 Freres D E.' 1157 Froment HE..1142 UM Galvin Thos F 1167 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 1195 GasserJ M Co 1167 Geny Bros 1168 Gihlin&Co I186 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chaplinell95 Grand Rapids Floral Co 1168 Grimm & Gorly 1166 Gude Bros 1166 Guttman & Raynor Inc 1161 1162 Hanson Julius Rose Nurs 1174 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Hauser John W.... 1164 Haven Seed Co Thell71 HeacockJosCo....ll80 Heinecken Otto — II Heinl John G & Sonll65 HendersonA&Co... I Herr Albert M 1181 Herrmann A 1192 Hess &Swoboda... 1168 Hews AH&Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros lU Hill D Nursery Co.. 1174 Hill The EG Co.. .1184 HoerberBros 1140 HoSmeisterFloCo.1159 Holm & Olson 1166 Holton &HunkelCo 1158 1175 Home Cor School... 1178 Hooker HM Co.... IV Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarF 11 IgoeBros 1186 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 1192 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins. .1181 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 1141 Joy Floral Co 1168 KastingWFCo .1 1159 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons. J B..I168 Kellogg Geo M 1 167 Kelway & Son 1171 Kennicott Bros Co. .1157 Kervan Co The 1161 Kessler W A 1161 Kift Robt 1167 KilbournR 1182 Kimberlin Seed Co The 1171 King Construct Co. 1195 Kohr AF Ill Komada Bros 1190 Kramer IN & Son,. 1196 KrierNick Boiler Works 1195 Kroeschell Bros Co. 1193 Kruchten John. 1150 1157 KuehnC A. ...1155 1158 Kuhn Herman 1164 KuhlGeo A 1176 Kyle &Foerster....ll57 LaCrosse Floral C0.II66 Lager &Hurrell.... 1182 LandrethSeedCo.. II Lange A 1165 Lea Henry L 1156 Leborius J J...-. 1165 LeedleFloralCo...l176 Lehman Bros 1195 LeickensJ C 1166 Leistner Oscar 1157 Leonard Seed Co. ..1171 London Flower Shpll66 Lord & Burnham Coll92 McCallum Co 1159 McConnell Alex. ...1165 McGee Walters. ...1194 McHutcbison&Co.. 11 McKenna P & Son. 1165 Malandre Bros 1162 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rnst GLAZING FOINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, ^ and Vt, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs, for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5S36 Penn Ave., near Hi^land, Pittsburg, Pa. Masur S 1164 Matthewson J E..r..ll66 May & Co LL 1165 Meconi Paul 1161 Memphis Flower Shop 1168 Meredith The Flow- er & VegCo.1144 1175 Mette Henry 1176 Messcberg G 164 Meyer John C Thread Co 1156 Milwaukee Boiler Co 1190 Moninger J C Co 4th .Special Cover Page Moore, Hentz & Nash 1161 1163 MoreheadMfgCo...ll96 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MuUanphy Florists.1168 MuUer Adolph 1174 Murray Samuel 1166 Myers Florist 1168 Nasson LB 1161 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1186 New England Nur- series 1174 NY Cut Flower Ex.1161 Nicholas John S....1168 Nicotine Mlg Co.... 1193 Niessen Leo Co ....1159 Oechslin Frank 1177 Ostertag Bros ... .1167 Palez Paul M 1168 Palmer W J & Son. 1166 Park Floral Co 1166 Patten& Co 1181 Peacock Dahlia Farms 1175 PedrickGR&Son. 11 Peerless Eng Co 1154 Fennock-MeehanCo|i61 Penn the Florist.... 1166 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 1168 Pierson AN (Inc).. 1183 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1170 Pillsbury I L 1186 Podesta&Baldocchill67 Poehlmann Bros Co 1146 1148 1149 PoUworth C C Co I 1158 1167 1180 Portland Flower Store 1167 Pulverized Manure Co 1194 QuakerCity Machine Works 1186 Raedlein Basket Coll36 Randall A L Co.... 1157 Randolph & Mc Clements. ...1166 1186 Rawlings Elmer. ...1177 Ready Reference... 11 87 Reed & Keller 11% Regan Ptg House... 1186 Reid Edw 1159 Reinberg Geo 1157 Reinberg Peter 1145 Reuter S J & Son (Inc) 1180 Rice Bros 1158 Rice Co. M 1161 Robinson H M Co. .1133 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 1168 Roehrs Julius Co... 1173 Rohnert Waldo II Rolker Aug&Sons.ll74 Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 1138 SaakesO C 1167 Saltford Flowr Shopll68 Schaeffer & Buden- bergMfgCo IV ScheelFF 1181 SchilderBros 1171 Schiller, the Florist. 1168 Schillo Adam Lumber Co 1196 Schlatter W & Son. 1186 Schling Max 1166 Schmidt J C 1174 Schultheis Anton... 1178 Schwake Chas & C0II6O Scott John 1178 Scully Steel & Iron Co IV Sharp Partridge & Co 1192 Sheridan Walter F. 1161 Shinn Warren 1176 Siehrecht George C 1147 1161 Simmons & Son. ...1166 Situation & Wants.. 1133 Skidelsky S S & Co 1171 1184 Smith A W&Co.;. 1167 SmithED&Co 1178 Smith & Hemenwayll96 Smith Henry 1168 Smith Wm C Flo Co 11551158 Smith W&T Co... I Stoothoff H A Co. ..1194 Storrs &Harrison ... 1178 Stumpp Geo M 1167 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1196 Syracuse Pottery Co III Tejcher Paul II Texas Seed & Floral Co 1165 Thomson Wm & Sons 1194 Thorburn J M & Coll71 TottyCbasH ..11781181 Traendlv & Schenckll61 TrepelCC 1165 Trimble W E Grhs Co 1157 United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Coll56 Vaughan AL&C0.II43 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 1147 1174 1177 1182 1193 Vick's Sons James. .1172 Vincent RJr&Sons Co I Virgin U J 1168 Wagner Park Cons. 1192 Wagner Peter 1164 Walker F & Co. ...1168 WallaceFD 1186 Waller The LD Seed Co 1171 Ward&Co, R M... II Watts Bros 1192 Weber Fred C 1167 WeberFH 1168 Weiland&Risch...ll57 Welch Bros. C0II4O 1159 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 1171 Wietor Bros 1152 1153 1157 Wilmore W WJr ..1156 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 1158 WittboldGCo 1134 1135 1165 Wolfskin Bros & ■ Morris Goldenson 1158 Wood Bros 1175 Woodruff SD&Son II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L&Co... 1161 Young John 1160 Young & Nugent... 1165 Zech & Mann. 1155 1157 Ziska Jos 1138 1157 No lossilyou mend your split carna tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE * """' AFTER 422 Main St., Sprintfield, Mass. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. Steam and Hot Water Sea Onr CitaloEna, GIBLIN & UO., Utica, N.Y. \ \ Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all- the Ifeading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WISE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipmentguafantesd IGO£ BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. T. 1 / \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. * \ y k Do not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them" to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade S6 PINE STREET NEW YORK FLO^JAN D.'VSQ^LAeE SlyRANCESERV^ mSURANCB EXCHANGE BUILDINO mONS WABASM SAO OHIC^Q-O Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pilisbum Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory, J. L. Dillon. Can't tret alonf without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY GaleBbiirg,ni. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. EVANS* taiproved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Qnaker City Machine Works Richmond, bd. ^9^- The American Florist. 1187 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AMPELOPSIS, AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. BOSTON ivy. All transplanted. 3-yr.. 2 to 3 tt. top, very heavy, $7.00 per 100; IS to 24-iu. lop, beavy roots, 55.00 per 100, $-10.00 per 1.000; short tops, heavy roots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 2-yr., 2% to 4 (t. tops, $0.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., strong. $-1.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1,000; 18 to 21-in., good, 00 for .$2.00— by mall; .$3.00 per 100; ,$25.00 per 1,000 by express. All well gr'adod. Strong rooted plants. Packed free. CHARLES BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Gracilis, 5-in., 11-12 inches, 3 tiers, $1 each; $11 per doz.; Excelsa Glauca'. 5-inch., 10-12 inches, 2-3 tiers, 75cr each; $8 per doz. Robiista Compaeta. o-in., 12 inches, 3-4 tiers, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 7-inch., 18-20 inches, 4-5 tiers. $3 each; $34 per doz. Vniigban's Seed Store,_Chjcago and New York. Araucaria excelsa, 3, 4 and 5 tiers. 5, 5% and 6-incb pots, 12, 14; 16, 18 and 20 inches high, 35c, 40c. 50c, 60c and 7Sc each; 6 to 7 tiers, 25 to 30 inches, $1 to $1.50 each. Ro- busta Compaeta. 6-in., $1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarias, excelsa, 4-in., $0 per doz.; 5-in., 3-4 tiers, $9 per doz.; 6-in., $11. Excelsa com- paeta, 6-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Excelsa, Glauca and Compaeta, 75c. to $1.50 each; $1 to $2 each; ,$1 to $2.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in. pots, $1.50; 6^-In., $2 to $2.50. Anton Sehultheis, 316 19th St., College Point. N. Y. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & HuDkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2i^-in. pots, 60c per doz.; .?4 per 100; 3-in., S5c per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., 15c each; $1.50 per doz. ; $12 per 100. Sprengeri, 4-in., 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vanughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Scandens de- flexus, 8-in.. 50c each. Sprengeri, baskets, ex- tra large, $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 25^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000: 3-in.. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Sprengei-i, 2y.-in.. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000; 3-in.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000: 3-in., 6e; 4-in.. $10 per 100. Spren- geri, 2%-in.. $3 per 100; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St, Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2yo-iu., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, heavy, 4-in., $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, 0. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $3; 4-in. strong, $12.50. Plumosus, .3-lii.. $6; 4-in., $12.50. HENRY SMITPI, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J._ Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. .Tames Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 2Vt-iiich, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, _Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green. 4-iu. dwarf, $3 per doz.; green, 5-in., 35c each; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c; plants, 75c' ui). Variegated, 15c per leaf; plants. $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Aspidistras. 10 to 15 leaves, variegated, 15c per leaf; green, 10c per leaf. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Aspidistras, green and variegated. $1 to $1.50 each. Holton tfc Huukel Co., 402 Milwaukee st., Jlilwaukee. Wis. Aspidistras. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aueuba Japonica variegata, IS-in., 50c each; $5 per doz.; 24-in., 75c each; $8 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York Aucubas Japonitfa, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Aucubas, full of berries, $1.50 to $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aucubas, $1 to $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. AZALEAS. Azaleas, Vervseneana, 12-ih., 75c' each; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 26-in., $4. Mme. Petrick, 12-in., $1; 16-in., $1.50; 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckhaute. 12-in., 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in., $1.75. Niobe, 12-in., 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 26-in., $4. Van der Cruyssen, 14-in,, $1; 16-in., $1.25; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in.. $1.75; 22-in., $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Azaleas iu bloom. Mme. Petrick, Simon Mard- ner, Vervceneana, White Vervoeneana, 12-14 in. diam., $1,25 each; $12 per doz.; 14-16 diam.. $1.50 each; $15 per doz.; 16-18 diam., $2.25 each; $24 per doz.; 18-20 in. diam.. $3 each; 20-22 diam.. .$4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.^ Azaleas. Vevseneana, Mme. Van der Cruys- sen, Empress of India, De Schryveriaua, Si- mon Mardiier. Llewellvn. Niobe, 12-14-in., $7.50 per doz.; $55 per 100; 14-16-in., $9 per doz.: $70 per 100. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 EUicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Azalea Indica, Vervceneana. Simon Mardner. Deutsche Perle, Mme. Vander Cruyssen, De Schryveriana. Niobe. full of buds, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25. $1.50, $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas, Mme. Petrick, Simon Mardner. Ver- vseneana. White Vervteneana, 14 to 16 ins. diam., $1.50 each; $15 per doz.; 16 to IS ins.. $2.25 each; $24 per doz.; 18 to 20 ins.. $3 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and' New York. Azaleas, perfect shaped plants, all sizes from 50c to $10 each. Anton Sehultheis, 316 19th St.. College Point, N. Y. -Azaleas, red. variegated, pink and white, $1 to $2 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwau- kee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Azaleas, all sizes, from 75c to $4. Speci- mens, ' $5 to $10. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove. 111. Azaleas. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay trees, 12-14 stem, 18-in. crown, $4 each; 2 ft. stem, 12-in. crown, $4; 2 ft. stem, 18-in. crown, $5; 1 ft. stem, 24-26 in. crown. $6; 3 ft., 20-22-in. crown, $6; 3 ft. stem. 26-in. crown. $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford. N. .T. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa, 2^/^-in., $2.50 per 100; fine stock for Christmas. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. BEGONIAS, LORRAINE, flue plants in bloom full and Itushy, 5-in., 40c and 50c each; 6-in. 60c and 75c each. Begonia Cincinnati, 4-in. 35c; 5-in.. 50c and 75c; 0-iu., $1 and $1.50 each Fine plants in bud and bloom. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. _ _ Begonia Luminosa, 2-in., $5 per 100; 4-iD. 10c and 15c. Zulu King, 2i/j-iu., %o per 100 Gloire rte Lorraine, 51/. and 6-in.. 50c to $1 Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila' delphia. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine, 5-in. pans, 85c each ; 3 fur $2.35; ,$9 per doz.; 6-in. pans. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; .$12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ^ Begonia Lorraine. 6 and 7-in. pots, in full bloom, $1 to $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove^_Ill. Rex Begonias, 214-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Begonia, Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cin- cinnati. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9-incb, 200 to case, $15 per case; Lil. Giganteum, cold storage, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $18 per ease; new crop, 7-9-ineh, 300 to case. $15.75 per ease. Longi- florum IMultiflorum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case. Caudidum, 20-22 ctm., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White GrandiBora, 13 ctm.. $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 14 ctm., $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11-15 ctm., 2,000 to case, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Preesias, French grown, mammoth, 94-in., up, $7.50 per 1,000. Bermuda buttercup oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Spanish iris, named sorts, $5 per 1,000. Crocus, named sorts, $6.50 per 1.000; separate colors, $5 per 1,000. Hyacinths, separate colors, rose, white, blue, $25 per 1,000. Gladiolus, Peach Blossom. $9 per 1.000. .4 ilium Neapolitanum. $5 per 1,000. F. B. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, gladiolus, home-grown,- America. 1st size, $17 per 1,000: Mrs. Francis King. 1st size, $18. Chicago White, 1st size, $40; Dutch grown. America, 1st size, $8.50; 3,000 for .$25, Baby Gladiolus: Blushing Bride, $5 per 1.000 The Bride, $5: Peach Blossom, $8. Liliums Giganteums, 7-0-in., 300 to case. $55 per 1,000 8-9-in., 2.50 to case, $75 per 1,000; Auratum, 9-11-in., 100 to case. $75 per 1,000. Spirea Clumps. Gl.ulstone. $3.50 per 1,000; Queen Alexandra. .$10; Floribunda, $6; Japonica, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, sliirffia Gladstone, $1.25 per doz.; .$9 per 100. . Queen Alexandra, $1.50 per doz.; $11 per 100. Floribunda. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. .Taponica. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. Lilium Giganteum, 7-9-inch {300 to case), $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-0-inch (2.10 to case). $8.50 per 100; $75 per 1,(100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St.. Chicago. Bulbs, Giganteums, original cases, 6-8 ins., $18 per case. 403; 7-9 ins., .$20 per case. 300; 8-10 Ins.. $25 per case, 260; 9-10 ins., .$22 per case, 200. Eabv grand cases, 7-9 ins.. $8.50 per 100; 8-10 Ins., $11 per 100. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, ^^Tapan lilies. For prices and varie- ties see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Currle Bros. Co., 312 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs, fresh stock of L. Gigauteums, 8-9; L. Spec, albums, rubrums and magnificums. 8-9 Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd,, 51 Barclay St., New York. ^ Bulbs, gladioli and freesias. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 14th St., New York. Bulbs. .Japanese and Chinese lilies. French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake tfc Co., Ltd.» 90-92 W. Broadway. New York. Gladiolus Panama. The Perkins-King Co., West Mentor, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1188 The American Florist. Dec. I J, Gladiolus Bulbs. Best -named varieties and fine mixtures. Fine, clean bulbs. Write for prices. Geo. S. Woodrulf, Independence, Iowa. Bulbs. S. S. Slcidelsky & CoT; 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; S.OOO for $450. Yel- low Prince and yellowstone, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 2,500 for $187.50; 5,000 for $350. Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000; White Won- der, and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Benora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Ro- sette, White Perfection, Mrs. 0. W. Ward, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, White Wonder, White Enchant- ress, White Perfection, Enchantress, Rose Plnli Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Rosette, Beacon, Bon- fire, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Commo- dore, Herald. Enchanti'ess Supreme, Benora, Pocahontas, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Yellow Prince, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Matchless and Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Carnations. Peerless Pink, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. The Herald. Enchantress Supreme, Pink Delight, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; Glori- osa, Rosette. Benora, Pocahontas, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder, White Enchant- ress, White Perfection, Beacon, Victory, Wash- ington, Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand, $10 per 100; BO at 100 rate; $100 per 1,000. Martin & Forbes Co., Portland, Oregon, and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa., Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Matchless, orders booked now for February delivery, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Carnation Princess Dagmar, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Carnations. Totty The Novelty Man, Madi- son, N. J. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WHITE. Smith's Advance Elsie Papworth, Early Snow. Linwood Hall, Alice Byron, .Terome .Tones, Timothy Eaton, Venetta, Mrs. Peacock. YELLOW. Golden Eagle, Col. Appleton, Golden Glow, Ma.1. Bonnatton, Ohrysolora, Golden Wedding, Donatella, Yellow Jones. PINK. Mayor Weaver, Unaka, Dr. Enguehard, Gloria, Maud Dean, Rosiere, Mrs. Wm. Wincott, Pacific Supreme. These are 75c per doz. ; $4 per 100 except Ohrysolora, which is $1 per doz. ; $6 per 100. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, pompons, 5-in., yellow and dbl. white, $2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, field-grown plants at $6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford, Mass. Chrysanthemums, fine healthy stock plants; leading varieties. P. F. Scheel, Shermerville, HL [ Chrysanthemum Pink Beauty, bench grown stock plants, 50c each; $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CTirysanthemums. Totty The Novelty Man, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums. Elmer "d^ Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CINERARIAS. Cineraria Hybrida, 2%-in., $5 per 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, 5 best varieties, $2 per 100; B. C, eOc per 100. ATTICA FLORAL CO., AttiCa, Ind. Coleus. R. Vincent, Jr., cS: Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus, $4 per 1,000; 60c per 100 by mail prepaid. Over 2,000,000 sold in a season. Ver- chaffeltii. Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Fire- brand and all other leading varieties. Cash with order. Why not try us, as we only grow Coleus Cuttings and grow them all year round? That's why we are the only and largest - and best Coleus specialists in the world. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Established 1875. C. Sehulze & Son, 261-75 Lawrence St., Flushing, L. I., N. Y., A. Nahlik, Successor. CROTONS. Crotons, in variety, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 3-in., $3. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, 4-in., 35c each; $-4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Crotona, 2i/4-in., 20c each; 15c per 100; 3-in.. 30c each; $20 per 100; 4-in., 35c each; $25 per 100; 6-in., made-up, $1. Holton & Hunkel Co,, 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Crotons, B, 6%, 7 and 8-in. pots, $18, $24 and $30 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, finest strain obtainable, 4-in., $15 and $20 per 100; 5-in., $35 and $50 per 100; 6-iu., 75c; extra large, $1. August Seedlings, finest and newest strain, equally divided, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Newest varieties sep- arate, $3 and $4 per 100; $30 and $40 per 1,000. Cash. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen Persicum Gig., 5 to 5%-in,, $4, $6, $9 per doz.; 6 to Oyo-in., $12, $15, $18 per doz.; 7 and 8 in., $18, $24, $30 per doz, Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Cyclamen, Chicago prize strain, 3^-in., $10 per 100; 4-in. to grow on, 15c; 5-in., 35e; 6- in., 70c. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park. 111. Cyclamen, 4-in., 25c each; 5-in., 50c; 6-in., 75c and $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st. , Milwaukee, Wis. Cyclamen, best strain, 4-in., 20c to 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Cyclamen, extra fine plants. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen, 5 and 6-in., 25c to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, I'll. _ Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DAISIES. Marguerites, Mrs. P. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaena fragrans, 4-in., $3 per doz.; indi- visa, 3-in., $5 per 100; B-ln., $3 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; 7-in., $1.25; Victorise, 7-in., 20-in high, $4 each; 8-in., 3-ft. high, $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. Dracaenas terminalis, highly colored, 3-in., $2 per doz.; 4-in., $2.B0; 5-in., $5. Massan- geana, 6-in., $1.25 to $1.B0 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Dracsena terminalis, 5-in., 50c each; 6-in., 75c. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. Dracsena indivisa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. W. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracsena indivisa, 2-in., $2 per lUO. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. FERNS. Ferns, Neph. Elegantissima, 6-in., 50c each; S-in., $1; 10-in., ,$2 to $2.50 each. Neph. mag- nifica, 5-in., 50c -each. Elegantissima Com- pacta, 3^-in., 25c each. Bostoniensis, 6-in., 50c each. Piersoni, 6-in., BOc each. Superb- issima, 8-in., $1 each. Harrisii form of Bos- toniensis, 8-in., $1 each; 10-in., $2; 12-in., $4 and $5. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hud- «on, N. Y. FERNS " Small ferns for fern dishes, fine 2-inch stock, bushy, best varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. EDW. DOBGE COMPANY, 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago, or Glen Ellyn, 111. Perns, Scotti, Whitman! and Harrisii, 5% and 6-inch, 3Be to BOc. Boston, 6-in., 40c and BOc. Scotti, 4%-in., 20c and 25c; 7-in., 75c. GiatrasI, B, 5% and 6-in., 2Bc, 30c, 40c and BOc. Large Falcatum (holly fern), 4-in., 20c. Nep. Smith!, 4-in., 25c. Ferns for dishes, 2iA- !n., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns, Nep. Elegantissima, 6-in., BOc; 8-in., $1.00; 10-in., $2 and $3; specimens, .$5 and .$7.50. Elegantissima Compacta. 3y.-in., 25c; 10-in., $2 to $3. Magnifica, 7-ln., $1 each. Harrisii, plain leaved type, 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2; 12-in,, ,$4 and $5. The Holly fern, 6-in., BOc each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, Adiantum hybridum. 3-in., 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Assorted ferns for dishes, 214-in., 50c per doz.: .$3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Boston, 3-in.. 15c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; 4-in., 25e each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in., 40c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100; 6-in.; 75? each; $8 per doz.; $60 per 100; 7-in., $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitman!, 5-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., BOc each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12- in., $3.50 each. Table ferns, all the popular varieties, at $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 30c each; $3.50 per doz.; 6-in., 60c each; $7 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each; 8-in., $1; 9-in., $1.50. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, 2%-ln. Boston, 4c; 2%-!n. Roosevelt, Scotti and Imp. Whitman!, 4c; 4-ln. Whit- mani, 20c; 4-in. Boston, Scotti! and Roosevelt, IBc. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Table ferns, assorted varieties, 2^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 or more at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. BOSTON FERNS, fine stock plants, 6-in., $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $15 per doz. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Adiantum Farleyense, 3-in.. 15c and 2Bc; 4-in., 3Sc and BOc. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, lU; Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 5-in., $4.50 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Ferns, Boston and Whitman!, 3-in., 10c; 4-!n., IBc; B-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, John Scott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns, Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Ferns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 5-in., BOc. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ficus Otilis, 5-in., $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis^ Ficus elastica, ZV» and 6-in., 3Bc to BOc; 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Salleroi, 2%-in.. strong plants. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Cash. Riverside Greenhouses, Appleton, Wis. ._ Geraniums. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. GLADIOLUS. We offer the following gladioli in all sizes and bulblets: America, Augusta, Alice Carey, Baron Jules, Hulot, Europea, Paust, Fred. Wig- man, Glory, Golden Queen, Halley, Lily Leh- mann, La Luna, Liebesfeuer, Mrs. F. Pendleton, Jr., Mrs. F. King, Mme. Monneret, Niagara, Princeps, Princepine, Panama, Peace, Roches- ter, Sulphur King, Scarsdale, Rosella, Taconic, Velvet King, Willy Wigman, Pink and White Mix., Red Mix.; all colors Mix. Write for wholesale list. Ralph E. Huntington, Paines- ville. 0. GREENS. Evergreens, Firs, Pines, Junipers, all sizes, at lowest wholesale rates. Native Cactus very cheap. Get our list. New Mexico Cactus Co., Weed, New Mexico. Greens, fancy ferns, $2 per 1,000. Green leucothoe, 75c per 100; $7 per 1,000. Green and brown galax, $1.25 per 1,000. C. A. Kuebn, 1312 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. - MISTLETOE, Silliman's Every Sprig Ber- ried Brand. Now booking orders for December shipment. A. B. SILLIMAN & CO., Boone, Iowa. Pine Cones, $5 per 1,000, Spruffe Wreaths, boughs and tips. W. W. Wilmore, Jr., Den- ver, Colo. Christmas greens and novelties of all kinds. C. E. Critehell, 32-34-36 E. Third St., Clncln- nati, O. Greens, bouquet green, lyceopodium, ground pine, club moss, laurel, mistletoe, holly, ever- green Wreathing. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. I Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2.60 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. If You Do Not Find M You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It t9U- The American Florist. 1189 Greens, southern wild smtlitx. any quantity. $2.50 per ease. Natural and iieriietuuled sheet moHtlea. K. A. IJeaveu. Kvorytreeu, Ala. WIKl snillax, best quality. Ileury L. Lea, Orrvllle. -Ma. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy plants for torclng: Azalea Mollla, 10 to 12 Inches high. $».B0 per doz. ; JS.'S iier 100. Lilacs, Marie LcKmye and Charles X. $0 per doz.; |50 per 100. Rhododendron rink Pearl, four to six buds to a plant. $lo per IfiO. Primu- la Verls Superba, $1.60 per doz: ?10 per 100. Funkln Undulata Media PIctn. $6, $8 and $10 per 100. Azalea Illnodefrlvl, $3.50 per doz.i $2.1 per 100: large bushy specimens, 15-lus. high, $1 each: $10 per doz.: $75 per 100. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., "H Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Hardy perennials, foxgloves. galUardlas, sweet Williams. Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallllower. liartly pinks, oalllopsts. daisies (belllsl. $2..';0 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. J. 0. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. HAIiiiY PERENNIALS: Columbines, Shas- taa. dlanthus. foxglove, sweet William, goillar- dlas. hollyhocks, Canterbury bells, etc., 3-iuch pots. $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, allch. HYDRANGEAS. Hyilraugoas, G-iu. pot plants, 5 to G shoots, Bouquet Rose, I.a Lorraine. Louis Mouillere, Mme. Maurice Hamar. Souv. de Mme. Chautard, Vtcomtesse do Vibraye, 40c each; $4.60 per doz. Tiio Storrs & Harrison Co., PaJnesviUe. 0. Hydrangea Otaksa. French vars., 5-in., 35(? to 50c, pot grown; 5V>. 6, 7 and 8-in., very fine, 25e. 30c. 4nc, 50c. 75c and $1.00. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, strong 3-in. pots, 75c per doz. Large 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz. Heavy 5-in. pots. S2.oO per doz. THE WAG- NER PARK NURSERY CO.. Sidney. _Ohjo^ Hvdrangeas. 4 leads and up. 6-in.. $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co. , 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. _ Hydrangea Otaksa, 3-in.. $5 per 100; strong 4-in., $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. IVIES Hardy English Ivy, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100: vines 10 to 12 inches long; fine stock. Oak Grove Greenhouse. Tuskegee, Ala. ,. Hardy English Ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in.. $3 per lOO. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. JERUSALEM CHERREIS. Jerusalem Cherries, 2-yea,r-old specimen plants. 7. 8 and 9-in.. $1, $1.50 and $2 each. New dwarf variety, $4, $5 and $6 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries, full of fruit. 4-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 5 and 6-in., $3 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Xmas Cherries, 4-in., 20c each; $2 per doz. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee, Wis. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes. 35c to $1 each; stand- ards. $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILACS. Lilacs, pot-g»own, Marie Le Graye, 60c each; well set with buds. Jackson & Per- kins Co., Newark, New York State. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley, Bruns' ' Chicago Market Brand, pips from stock, $16 per 1,000; cold stor- age, $18 per 1000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns. 3037 West Madison St., CTiicagQ. Lily of the valley in pots, 50c and $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee, Wis. To Import. Lily of the valley, pips, from best fields in North Germany, for early and late forcing, $16 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily af the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Eat- tery PI.. New York. Lily of the valley. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., Horticultural Importers and Exporters, 90-92 West Broadway, New York. MANETTI. Manettl stocks for grafting, immediate de- livery. English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., $11 per 1,000; 5,000 for $50; No. 2, 3-5 mm.. $8.50 per 1,000; 5.000 for $40. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. Iiurlaped, 1 bale. $1.50; 5 !,■; 10 bales, $1.1.') per bale. IMiie St., St. Louis, Mo. MOSS ,Spliai;iiiiH s.; bales, $l.;:.^ pre h 0. A. ivucliij. 1 : ; r. Three bales t'tiui.,. S|>hugnum Moss, wired, $2.25; burlai)[ied, .^.'i.-.'i, Sulzer's Seed Co., La Cross, Wla. Sphagnum moss, Vi bid. hales. $4. Princess Pine, .$» per 100. Jaui.a Hay. Milford, N. H. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery Stock. 200,000 Amp. Veltcbll, Clem. Pank'Ulata. shrubs and vines, Cal. Privet plants and l.OUO.OOO cutting^. Clem. Panicu- lata. Berb. Thunbergia and other seeds for nurserymen. Get list, as stock must be sold. BenJ. Connell. Merchantville, N. J. 100,000 privet, 18 to 24 inches and 2 to 3 feet; also large, 4 to 5 and 5 to 6 feet. 60,000 specimen shrubs, 5 years old, twice trans- planted. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Norway Spruce. 12 to 18 Ins.. $18 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 Ins., $25 per 100; .$150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 Ins., $35 per 100. Adolf MuUer, Norristown, Pa. Norway spruce, minature, for Christmas trees, 3-4-ft., $12 per 100; 2-3 ft, $9 per 100; lV4-2-ft., \l per 100. Jackson <& Perkins Co., Newark. New York State. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Conifers, shade and ornamental trees. Bob- bink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Evergreens. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dee, 111. ORANGES. Oranges, 5»^ to 9-in. pots, $24, $30, $36 $48, $60 per doz. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado, Bogota, Colom- bia. . PALMS. Palms, Kentla Belmoreana, 5-in., 5-6 leaves, IS in. high, 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-in., 6 leaves, 22-24 in. high, $1.50 each; $17 per doz.; made-up plants, 6-in., 3 plants In pot, 24-28 ins., $2 each. Kentla Forsteriana, 6-in., 5-6 leaves, 30-32 Ins. high, $1.50 each; $17 per doz.; 7-in., 6-7 leaves, 36-40 Ins., $3.50 each; 10-in.. 6-7 leaves, 60 ins. high, $8 each; made- up plants, 7-in., 3 plants in a pot, 28-30 ins. high, $2.50 each; 7-in., 30-34 ins. high, $S each; 8-in., 3-4 In a pot, 34-38 ins. high, $4 each; 10-in. tubs, 3 in a tub, 70-74 ins. high, $15 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. Kentla Forsteriana. 4^ and 5-Inch, 20 to 25 in. high, 35e to 50c; 5%-in., 60c to 75c; 6 to 7-in., 30 to 40 Ins., $1 to $2 each; 7-ln., made-up, $2.50 to $3; 5-inch combination, 3 plants to pot, 25 to 30 Ins., $1. Belmoreana, 4y2-in., 25e to 35c; 5%-in. to 6-in., 60c to $1. Made-up, 3 plants in 6-inch pot, 75c to $1. Areca lutescens, made-up, 3 plants in a 4-in. pot, 20i? and 25c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3-in., 15c, 18o and 20c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms, Kentla Forsteriana, made-up, 3 plants In a tub; 7-ln. tub, 86 Ins. high, $3 each; 7-in. tubs, 36 to 40 ins. high, $3.50 each; 8-in. tub, 40 to 44 ins. high, $4 each; 8-in. tub, 44 to 48 ins. high, $5 each; 8-in. tubs, 48 to 54 ins. high, $6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesvIUe, Ohio. PALMS. PHCENIX RQBBBLBNII. Fine plants, 6-inch pots, $1.50 each; 8-inch, $2.50 each. Phoenix CANARIBNSIS, 6-ineh, $1.25 each; 8-inch, $1.50 each. ARBCA LtJ- TECENS, heavy specimen plants, 10-inch pots, $4 each. THE WAGNEE PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. Cocos Weddeliana, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Wis. Phoenix Roebelenil. 7-in., 20-22 Ins. high, $2.50 each; 8-in., 22-24 ins. high, $4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. We carry a full line of all the pop- ular sizes. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Kentla Belmoreana, any size, 35c to $7.60 each. Holton & Hunkel, 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. PhoenLt Canarlensls, line large plants. $7.60 to $:15 each. Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms and general decorative plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J^ ^ Sago palms from 3 to 8 leaves, 10c per leaf. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. 0. 0. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PANSIES Giant flowering, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Pansy plants, 1.000; 50c per Delaware, 0. " Pansles, mi.xed. $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 tor $10. Labeled separate colors. $3 per 1,000. Elmer Rawllngs, Clean. N. Y. P AND ANUS. Pandauus Veltcbll, 4-in.. 60c each; :', tor $1.05; .$8 per doz.; 7-ln., $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanus Veitchii, 5-in. to 9-in., $6, $9, $12, ,$24. $30. $36. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St.. College Point, N. Y. Pandanus Veitchii. 4-in., $6 per doz. The Goo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Pandanus Veitchii, 7-ln., $2 each; 5-in., 75e and $1 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 MU- waukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in., $1 each. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white; Louis Van Houtte, dark crimson, and a very early light pink. Write for our special prices. Geo. Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. Y. •PEPPERS. Celestial peppers. In fruit, 5-in., 30c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Solanum Melvini, 5-in., 35c each; $3.75 per doz.; 6-ln., 50c each; $5 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peppers, cluster, 214-In., $5 per 100; 4-in., well colored fruit, $10 per 100. Celestial pep- pers, 2V4-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Peppers, Cluster and Celestial, 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; 2^4 -in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CELESTIAL PEPPERS, 4-in. with fruit, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers, Geo. A. Kuhl, -Pekln, 111. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica Grandifiora and Gig., extra strong 2J4-inch, $3 per 100; $27.60 per 1,000; 3-inch. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Malacoldea, the Baby primrose, extra strong, 2H-in., $3 per 100; $27.60 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Primroses, Chinese, 30 varieties, 2^-inch, mixed, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. 3%-inch In bud and bloom, $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Ob- conica, mixed, 2y2-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3^-in., bud and bloom, $5.25 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- ington. N. J. Primula Malacoides, 2H-in. strong, $6 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula Malacoides, extra fine, ready for 3- inch pots, $1.50 per 100. A very good bargain. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula obconica, 4-in., 20c each; $2 per doz. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Primroses, obconica alba and rosea, 2^-inch, $1.60 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. O. Primula Obconica, light and dark shades, 5-in., $2.50 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS. Sons Co., Poinsettias, 3 plants in 6-in. pan, $9 per doz.; 4 in a 7-in. pan, $12 and $15; 5 in an 8-in. pan, $18; 9 and 10-in. pans. $24 to $30 per doz.; 12-in. pans, $36 to $42 per doz.; 4-In. pots, $3 per doz.; 4y2-in., $4; 6-ln., $5; 6-in., $5 to $6. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., Col- lege Point. N. Y. Poinsettias, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. First-class condition for Christmas sales, shipped in paper pots. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1190 The American Florist. Dec. 13, ^Our Catalogue on Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse fittings, is interesting. Write for one today. ^ADVANCE quality and service makes customers and keeps them. Specify and use only ADVANCE in 1914. ^Put your problems up to us, we guarantee to make good. We invite your communication. ^The ADVANCE CO., of Richmond, Ind., wishes the trade a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Advance Co., 542 N. 14th St., Richmond, Ind. Poinsettias, S-in., 3 aud 4 in a pan, 35c and 50c; 6-in., 50c and 75c. Booking orders for next summer delivery, 2V>-in. stock.. Ernest Rober, Wilmette.' 111. Poinsettias. For prices and combinations, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Holton & -HunUel Go., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee, Wis. . Poinsettias, 5-in., 3 plants, 75c each; .$8 per doz. ; 6-in. , 3 plants, $1 each ; $10 per doz. ; 7-in., 4 plants, $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias. 4-in., 15c, 20c and 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettias in pans, from 50c" to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove, 111. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. ROSES, Easter roses, Lady Gay. 5-in., $2.40 per doz.; Tausendschon; 4-in., ,$1.80; 5-in.. $2.40; 6-in., $3.60, The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. ^ Rose Prince E. C. de Arenberg, grafted or own roots, 75c each; $7.50 for 12: $12.50 for 25; $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. S. J. Renter & Sons, Inc.. Westerly, R. I. Roses, dormant, case of 40 collections. $75, duty paid f. o. b. New York. August Rolker & Sons, Box 752. New York, Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. ■ Roses. Totty The Novelty Man, Madison, N. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS, ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind you, lest you forget and be too late, I oz., $5; ^ oz., $3; trade packet, 75c. Cash with order, please. Colors: White, -pink, lavender and Royal purple. Descriptive circu- lar on application. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, 111. Seeds, wholesale, seed, growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara. Gal. Onion seed. Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. Schilder Bros., Chilli- cothe, 0. . Seeds, ' garden, vegetable and flower. Kel- way's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Sou. Langport, Somerset. England. Seed, German stock. Paul Teicher, Striegau, Germany. _■_ Seeds. B; S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218~~Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa. _ _ Seeds, garden, field and flower. S, D. Wood- ru£f & Sons. 82-84 Dey St., - New- York. Seeds, ■ garden, farm and flowers. Robert Buist Co,. , Philadelphia. SMILAX. Smilax, 3-in., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000; 2-in., half of above price. B. Kilbourn. Clin- ton, N. Y. SWAINSONA. Swainsona alba, strong 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale — Strong pieplant divisions. Linnaeus and Victoria, §4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Grand Rapids lettuce plants, carefully se- lected stock for forcing. Ready now a mil- lion seedlings so we can ship same day order is received. Send us your order or ask for sample. Danville Floral Co., Danville, 111- Vegetable pFants. indoor transplanted Grand Ra^ds lettuce, $2.50 per 1,000. Andrew Akers, Johnstown, Pa. VERBENAS. Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAS. _^^^_ Field-grown Vinca Variegated and green, ex- cellent^stock, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Try them. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. __^_^_______^ Vinca variegata, medium plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., $2 per 10;.). Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3%-iDch pot plants, $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. UMBRELLA PLANTS. ^ Umbrella plants, 4-in. , $8 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove, 111. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, 40% strength for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, peeky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. \ Building material, either iron work or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send, for estimate and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg, Co., Pes Plaines. III. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhouse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iTon or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. ' Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg.. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- bouse material of any . description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monjnger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. ' Building material -and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co.. 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. ■ •- Building material . cold f I'ames, hotbed sash . Hitehings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbiiry Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. » SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES^ Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50c for 1.000, postage paid. MICHIGAN CTfT-FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. BOILERS Milwaukee Greenhouse Boilers are best for hot water heating. Made in all sizes. Write for catalog. MILWAUKEE BOILER CO., Milwaukee, Wis KOMADA BROTHERS Maimfactorers of AU Kinds of Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. 1008 Vine Street, fHILAD£LPHlA, PA. Bell Telephone. Keystone Telephone. Any Wire Design at Short Notice. Write for our new Catalogoe. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co. , Chicago. Greenhouse glass, Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty, Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Greenhoiise glass., Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS. Gold letters, poinsettias, was tissue paper, wax flowers of all kinds, artificial cape flowers, moss aztec pottery, Japanese air plants, cycas leaves, baskets of ail kinds, immortelles. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Aphine, $1 per qt.. .$2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt. , $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt., S3 per gal. Scaline, 75e per at.. $1.50 per gal. ; 10 gals., $10. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Apbine jMfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. Iron bench ^ fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- ning's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave-., Chicago. Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, pottery, dec- orative greens,, etc. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25tb St., New York. ^ Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, 55c; by mail, 70c; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cliicago and New York. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay ife Son, Stratford. London. England. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass. Wizard Brand manures and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave.. Chicago. ; Superior carnation staples. 50c fur 1.000, postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. ^^ NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strenKtU for sprayiug tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to S feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; .T5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100. 60c i per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep. Pulverized Cattle, Shredded Cattle manure. The Pulver- ized Manure Co., 32 Union Stocll Yards, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It I9I3' The American Florist. 1191 Books Tor The Holidays The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept con- venient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Lawns and How to Make Them. By Leonard Barron A very useful and practical work. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. The Rose. By H. B. EUwanger. Its cultivation, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price, $ 1.25. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. By Herbert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 halftone iUustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2. The Landscape Beautiful. By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Illustrated. Price, $2. Window Gardening. By Herman B. Domer. An interesting subject. WeU bound in green cloth. 153 pages and 43 illustrations. Price, $1.25. Vines and How to Grow Them. By Wm. M. McCullom. Ailist^ofl varieties for different locations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. By E. P. Powell. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Garden Month by Month. By Mabel Cabot Sedgwick. AiWell classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30 Success in Market Gardening. By Herbert Rawson. No one in the business for profit can be without tliis latest edition. 271 pages and 22 illustrations. Price, $1.10. Practical Floriculture. By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. Price, $1.50. Chrysanthemum Manual. By Elmer D. Smith. Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. By L. H. Bailey. Fruit cultui-e is treated thoroughly. 516 pages. Price,$1.25. Greenhouse Construction. By L. R. Taft. how to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated. Price, $1. 50- Daffodils, Narcissus, How to Grow Them. By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. The Vegetable Garden. By Vilmorui Andrieux fi Co. Most complete book published. Profusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6. Orchids: Their Culture and Management. By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price, $10. The Goldfish. By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. Price, $2. Landscape Gardening. By Sam'l Maynard. 338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.50. The Book of Water Gardening. By Peter Bisset. 200 pages and 139 IUustrations. Price, $2.50. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them. By Wm. Falconer. Only American book on the subject. Illustrated. Price, $1. Greenhouse Management. By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price, $1.50. Manual of the Trees of North America. By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, writh over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The American Carnation. By C. W. Ward. A complete treatment. Illustrated. Price, $3.50. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. By E. P. PoweU. 1 40 pages, vnth 22 illustrations. Pride, 50 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. Price, 50c. House Plants. By Parker T. Barnes. 236 pages and 30 full-page illustrations, Price, $1.20. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. By F. H. Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. Price, $1.50. The American Flower Garden. By Neltje Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illustrations. Price, $5.35 The American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 1192 The American Florist. Dec. I3i MATS We make not only the most practical but the cheapest Hotbed and Goldframe Mats on the market A large per cent of our orders come frocQ gar- deners and florists who have tried them and are pleased. Our mats are in use in Iowa. Illinois, Indiana. Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin. Michigan. New York, Maine. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Virginia, West Vir- ginia and Pennsylvania. Also in British Colum- bia and Ontario, Can. Send for Circular. Walts Bros., Kerrmoor, Pa. Wagner Plant Boxes are the best and cheapest Id the market for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. They are attractive in desigm, strong and durable suit- able for either indoor or outdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. Wa^er Park Conservatories. Sidney, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Tile Benches TILE FURNISHED IN CARLOAD OR LESS CARLOAD LOTS, i : We solicit your inquiries. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Manufacturers. CLEVELAND. Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Glass Superior Quality and Right Prices Let Us Quote You. We Can Save You Money Baur Window Glass Co., EATON, IND. ^=In.ola. Boiler Tubes 61 cents per loot. New and S. H. Pipe, All Sizes. TeU Us Your Wants. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2 1 1 7 S. JeHerson Street CHICAGO, m. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO f- C. W. Zuck & Sons, of Erie, Pa., Erected This 45o=ft. House Them= selves. They Ve Delighted With It. You may be interested to know that the house purchased from you last spring is complet- ed and planted to lettuce. To say that we are satis- fied is stating it mildly — we are delighted. It is admired by every- one who visits our plant. We also notice during these shorten- ing days of early winter that it gives the very maximum of light. It pleased us the other day to see the snow, during a heavy storm, slide ofif the roof, while it laid in the gutters of our connected houses. You may also be interested to know that we erected this house with the use of three or four lad- ders, a gin pole, winch, tackle and blocks, four boards and three pairs of shears. We first set the outside posts and laid the founda- tion for the col- umns. Each sec- tion was put up as follows: The lower section of the iron rafter was raised, held in place by shears and bolted to the gusset plate. Ladders were used to work on while putting in the purlins. The top rafters and trussing was bolted together lay- ing flat on the ground, hoisted with the pole and tackles, the rafters bolted at the splice, the columns raised and bolted and the purlins put in, thus complet- ing the section. In closing, we wish to thank you for your courtesy and square dealing. Yours very truly, ' QM: '^>a^''2-< Lord & Burnhani Company FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, lU. SALES OFFICES: New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago 42ndSt. Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Rochester, Granite Bldg. Toronto, 12 Queen St., E. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, eood pricM. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. njJNOIS. A. HERRMANN,, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas m Leaves, Metal Designs and all fl Florist Supplies. H — Send For Prices — H 404412 East 34th St. NEW YORCT '9^3- The American Florist. 1193 WHICH SHALL IT BE? CAST IRON BOILERS-FOOL ECONOMY (false ratings, fuel waste, danger of bre;ik(lo\vns l>y cracking; (if sections, HIA. VEWTILATIII6 APPARATUS. REED & KELLER, 1Z2 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelltles, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Wired Toothpicks 10 000$1.75; 50,0C0}7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dea'ers. a o c a r n u •4 > •< o > •< r > o w o r < o a K > r r f 3 ? I I ^ to ft s n 1 Cu Hmerica is "the Praiv af the UebseI; there may he mare cnmfart Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLI. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 20, 1913. No. 1333 The American Florist Established VSiS. Copyright. 1913. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMEMCAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada. S2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc, American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass., President: Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., Vice-President; John Young, S3 W. 28th St.. New York. Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers-Elect— Theodore Wirth. Minne. apolis, Minn., President; P. Welch, Boston- Mass., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Boston. Mass., August, 1914, opening the ISth, AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., January 28-29, 1914. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y., President: A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition New York. March, 1914. Wallace R Pierson, Cromwell, CoDD,. President: Robt. Pyle, Westgrove, Pa.. Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill- on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Indianap- olis, Ind., 1914. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-eighth annual convention to be held at St. Louis. Mo., 1914. M, P. Brazil. St. Louis, President-Elect; Bellett Lawson, Jr.. River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treasurer, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting Newburgh, N. Y., August 1914, Harry S. Richards, Chicago, President. J. J. Levison, Brooklyn. N. Y,, Secretary- Treasurer, SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Selling- the Stock. The plants and flowers for the holi- day sales have been raised or procured and upon their being properly sold and delivered depends the success of all the labor which has been expended. Every dealer during the three days before Christmas will do as much business as is ordinarily done in a month. It is therefore necessary that this should be done in a systematic manner in order that the business may be successful. Poor business methods at this time will often result in the loss of some steady customers or pros- pective business on account of the dis- satisfaction that will result unless the smallest details are looked after. The question of help is one of the 'first matters. It may be possible in some places to procure extra efficient help, but in the majority of cases the en- tire selling will fall upon the regular force. Where extra help is employed, every plant and other article possible should have a tag with the price plainly marked, so that the salesman can immediately tell the customers the price, or much time will be lost by running back and forth and inter- rupting the proprietor with questions regarding the value. The booking and filing of orders must be strictly and accurately attended to. The handling of stock should receive the most care- ful attention, and the manner of plac- ing it before the customers is often the making or losing of a sale. Many salesmen will complete the sale of a plant by properly showing it to the customers. There is always a better side to a plant and the salesman who knows how will always keep this side toward the customer's view, and a plant always looks larger when placed alone, so that taking it from the bench or collection and setting by itself will show it off much more ad- vantageously. When a plant is sold it should be immediately marked and set aside, for it is poor business to allow the customer to think that he will not get the plant he has bought or that the same plant may be sold to another. The proprietor must keep a watchful eye all the time upon the salesman and other employes and see that every customer is properly served. Many customers prefer to buy of the one with whom they have always dealt, and in this case extra help will some- times become insistent to wait upon them. This should be guarded against, for if the customer is willing to wait for the one he prefers to have serve him it is good business policy to see that his wishes are gratified. Packing and Wrapping. So many of the flowers and plants sold at Christmas are presents made by one person to another that it is necessary that great- care should be taken in having them packed and done up safely and in a proper manner. Nice boxes, well lined with paraffine paper, are the first necessity in all up- to-date stores. The arranging of the cut flowers in the box should be done in an artistic manner, for the first im- pression on opening the box is very lasting, and a well arranged box, even of poorer stock, is preferable to one containing the highest grade carelessly put up. Under no circumstances for- get the card. This has caused more trouble and lost more good customers than any one small detail, for it Is a piece of carelessness that cannot be explained and is not easily forgiven. A sprig of mistletoe or a spray of holly placed on the top of the flowers is always appreciated, and a pansy or one or two violets or other small flowers tied on the card with a gold cord or baby ribbon is very attract- ive and made a great feature by many progressive dealers. The box should be wrapped in enough thick- nesses of paper to insure its delivery safe from frost. There is nothing more unsatisfactory than to receive a box of cut flowers in a frozen condi- tion or to hear that the present ar- rived in that shape. This is easily guarded against and a thing that should never occur. Above all things, do not ship any flowers that are not fresh. As a rule, the customers have paid good prices and are entitled to first-class stock, and it is nothing short of robbery to take their money and send them worthless goods. The plants should be wrapped neatly and with paper enough to be sure 1198 The American Florist. Dec. 20. that they will not be touched by frost. A little practice, with care, will soon teach one how to do this and make a neat package. Too often plants are so carelessly wrapped that they make a disgraceful package when left at the door. Six to eight thicknesses of newspaper, with a clean, plain paper outside, are none too much during the cold weather and more if the tem- perature is at all low. The dealer must remember that most of the plants brought into flower for the holidays are grown in a very warm tempera- ture and chill easily. Plants with flowers that are easily bruised should be first wrapped with a sheet of cot- ton batting before being wrapped with paper. The delivery boys should b? cautioned not to place the plants on the frozen ground or snow. Many fine plants are ruined by this thought- less act of the men or boys deliver- ing them. These small details are nec- essary and should be carefully watched during the holiday trade. Business Systems During the holiday rush it is neces- sary that some system should be adopted that will be sure to fulfill the wants of the customer. While the business in small places may be car- ried on during much of the year de- pending a great deal on the memory of those in charge, at this time this should not be attempted, but every- thing written down and so placed that any one of the force can immediately find it. One of the best methods that has come to our attention is adopted by many stores, the details being changed more or less to suit the pro- prietor's fancy. A supply of large en- velopes is secured, and when an or- der is received and properly written on the order blank, it is passed to one who has charge of this work, and the order copied in the order book. It is best to have a book for each day. The order is then placed in one of the envelopes, with the tag with the ad- dress written thereon, and if there is a card or a ribbon to be used with the order this is also placed in the envelope. These envelopes are then placed in a pigeon-hole or hung on a hook that is labeled for the day of delivery. Any order that is to be de- livered at a special hour should have a distinguishing mark that will surely attract the attention of the one that is to put the order up or the one who has charge of the delivery. This sys- tem can be so modified as to be ap- plied to a small or large business and will result in rectifying many mis- takes that are often made during this busy season. These envelopes can be handed to those who put up the flowers or wrap the plants. The matter of de- livery should also be systematized, and one should be placed in charge of this important part. Unless this is done the delivery will be very expensive. The placing together of all packages going in the same direction when wrapped will save many journeys and facilitate the work. LONACONING, Md. — Fire destroyed the boiler room at the J. C. Schlund greenhouse recently. Bristol, Tenn.— The Shady Valley Horticultural Association has been or- ganized to develop the orchard possi- bilities of the entire valley. Thousands of fruit trees will be set out. Among those Interested are L. H. Smalling, A. Wood, R. W. Scott, C. W. McQueen and W. H. Cole. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. THE liberal use of flowers as wed- ding presents at the recent White House ceremony shows one way in which every retailer may greatly ex- tend his local tiasiness as well as mail and telegraph trade. Wreaths. SEE SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE. One of the most popular floral em- blems for funeral purposes is the wreath. Fully one-half of the orders received for such occasions are for wreaths of various kinds. There is no arrangement in which there can be such blending of color, such original- ity in construction, such great variety in the finished work, as is possible with this most simple of forms. The plain round, the crescent, and the oval all make up beautifully. In the early days the plain round box frame with Max Schling. its bright tin foil lining had the field to itself and nothing but white flowers was thought of. Later on, as the stock of flowers increased in volume and variety, the work of the designer began to take on character, and color combinations were seen. The next In- novation was the introduction of the crescent form, which was considered quite a novelty. It soon became popu- lar and has continued so to the pres- ent day. The oval is a variation of the crescent, and is used to give va- riety. Placing the wreath on a stand gives it an added value. Particularly is this the case in the larger sizes. Raised to a height of four or five feet above the floor and slanted to face in one direction, it is then in a position for much more elaborate decoration and with the addition of flowers in the base or foot great elaboration is possible. A very low stand just sufficient to give the design an elevation so that it may be tilted to show in one direc- tion makes that piece quite distinctive over others of the same size that lie flat. This foot requires little decora- tion, just a scrap of green to cover the wire, as it is for the most part hidden under the frame. The easel Is also quite an adjunct and adds 25 per cent to the effectiveness, particularly when there is an inscribed ribbon, as it can be seen in this way to much better advantage. It took quite a while to convince the trade that the galax leaf was a good thing, but after it was once established, its use became universal and a case or two of galax is one of the necessltieB. Wreaths of galax have become very popular and when used in connection with flowers are much admired. An- other southern introduction was the magnolia leaf. This either in the fresh state or when dried and dyed forms a foundation over which can be ar- ranged fresh flowers in which the con- trasts and color combinations are in- deed fine and rarely fail to please a customer. Prepared oak leaves in sev- eral shades of color are coming into use and give variety to this class of work. One of the handsomest "wreaths is the crescent, with a foundation of any of the above mentioned leaves. The frame perfectly flat, not boxed (very few boxed forms are used any more), is mossed quite full and round, sphagnum moss being used, although some prefer the green clump as It holds the water better but makes the piece, to use a common expression, "as heavy as lead." The leaves se- lected are now pinned on, starting at the smallest part and laid over one another until the moss is thatched over with the leaves. It is best to select the smaller leaves for the nar- row part, working the large ones into the full center. The wire used is bent into small hair pins, which when pressed into the leaves hold them firm- ly in place. Fresh green magnolia leaves with their light green coloring if nicely laid on are beautiful in them- selves, but when decorated with cat- tleyas and lily of the valley are very rich indeed. With the great variety of flowers at hand many other combi- nations are possible. These "foundation" wreaths, partic- ularly of the dried material, can be made up at any leisure time and if kept protected from the dust will keep almost indefinitely. They are always at hand for a hurried order and a large one or two either on a stand or easel have captured many a commit- tee who had gone the rounds of com- petitors without finding anything suit- able. With the addition of seasonable flowers these made up wreaths are fine for cemetery decoration. This class of work, generally in demand for holidays, can for the most part be made ready for the rush when there is little doing. A quantity of these wreaths made up at this season and put carefully away will be found a great help when the rush comes next Christmas. There is apt to be a "sameness" in this work as in any other. Customers will remember some- thing that was satisfactory before and in ordering again will want this dupli- cated. To avoid many repetitions when a number of pieces are ordered for the same place, it is only neces- sary to state this fact and suggest other kinds of flowers, assuring the customer that the piece will be equally beautiful, and in most cases you will carry your point. A recent order for a choice wreath of the florist's selec- tion was made entirely of white and lavender iris and was as pretty and satisfactory as anything turned out that day. K. 'i Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1333, December 20, 1913. OVAL WREATH OF MAGNOLIA LEAVES, LILIES AND GLADIOLI. I9I3- The American Florist. 1199 Successful Advertising: by the Retail Florist. Paper by Max Schllng, read before the New York Florists' Cliih. neoember 8, 1013. Advertising for the retail florist is such a stretchable expression that proliably no one can anticipate what I will say my successful advertising Is. or what I think successful adver- tising should be for our retail florists. Advertising the broad everyday way In dally papers hardly can be utilized for our regular trade. Our business is a personal business. A young man buys flowers for his mother, for his sister, or what in most instances is much more important to him, for his intended; or a husband for his wife, or they place orders for dinners, wed- dings or other occasions, where they not only want to have the flowers sent a short time before they are util- ized, but where they have to depend on something pretty being delivered on time. They have to have a certain amount of confidence in the ability of the business man who accepts their order. The people to whom we mostly cater — the well situated, who are mainly the supporters of the florist business — will not buy for their important occa- sions flowers to be sent to their friends or relatives from an advertisement, only in a very few instances. They always want to have the feeling that their friends should not be disappoint- ed in what they are sending to them. They do not want to have a dinner decoration for an important dinner from a stranger, running a chance that it might not be nice. They can- not send the flowers back 15 minutes before they are used and order differ- ent flowers somewhere else, and the young man will not order a bridal bou- quet in a strange place or in a place where he is uncertain that he might not get the very best for his purpose and for his money. To make his work known to these people, to get new cus- tomers in our places, a retailer has only one sure method of advertisins and that is demonstration. Our problem is to demonstrate how our flowers keep, how our flojvers are sent out, how our flowers are packed, to demonstrate our goods to people who we think ought to know what we are able to do with our flowers, to people who have influence in society or who have large circles of friends, and especially people who would ap- preciate attention. Such people we have to pick out, and if they do not come to us, we have to go to them; and if we cannot go to them ourselves, we simply send our messengers to them, and let them demonstrate for us. By "messengers" I do not mean the kind of two-legged individuals whose time we can buy for a few cents in a telegraph office, but instead of spending four to five hundred dollars a month for advertising in daily pa- pers, we simply should watch the mar- ket a little closer, and from any grow- er who is overstocked with inexpensive flowering plants or any kind of flowers from the wholesale markets which are plentiful at a reasonable price, we should buy for this advertising money and send it out, put up with as much taste as possible in little baskets or boxes, to people who will appreciate little attentions, who will speak about them to their friends, who will show their visitors flowers sent to them from their florist, who may not be big cus- tomers themselves, but who will bring others, and it's rarely the case that these little attentions are lost. This way is open to every florist. It not only helps himself in his business, but also it helps to clear the market at times when it is overflooded, or if he himself Is overstocked it keeps his place clear from over-surplus, and it is the very best advertising matter there is, except one, which is less ex- pensive and brings more admirers of his work because he can then show his very best. It brings him more prestige, because the press, without be- ing paid for it, gives a full account of his labor, and this better advertis- ing method is the exhibition. I do not speak only from personal experience. I have exhibited a great deal in my life, more abroad than tin the United States, and I have seen small firms grow to big firms, only through the right kind of exhibiting, and I have seen firms become known all over the country over night just because they knew when to draw the attention of the public to their prod- ucts. The time given to me for this address is limited, and so I have to stop, but I would like to draw the at- tention of our fellow members to only one more fact, that our successful ad- vertising is plain demonstration, and the only way open to us to demon- strate on a larger scale are our exhibi- tions, and therefore I believe that we retailers should support the clubs much more even than the grower, be- cause we retailers gain much more benefit from these demonstrations, and the least thing we can do is to put all our surplus strength to the task to support the grower and open the gate to successful advertising with their ex- hibitions. ForclDg Lilacs. The following directions as to the forcing of lilacs, by a German expert, will, no doubt, interest many of our readers at this time : "After arrival, pot your plants, water rootballs if too dry, and store in a cool place until wanted. For earliest forc- ing expose pots for one week to freez- ing; if no early frosts, place in cold storage room for about two weeks; then take into greenhouse, giving an even temperature of 73 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Water first freely, then water as needed, not too much, but syringe the wood three times daily, not more. When the buds commence to show about an inch, stop syringing, water more freely and increase tem- perature to 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit Keep the house atmosphere a moist one. Shortly before flowering keep the plants five to 10 degrees cooler, that flowers may open more slowly and trusses grow larger. When ready keep plants in a cool vault or cellar for 36 to 48 hours in about 48 to 50 degrees temperature, to harden the flowers for better keeping. Do the same with the cut lilac, placing stems in cool water. When forcing small quantities at a time, it is advised to separate from the rest of the house with canvas, and _to shade with canvas. For later forcing J^,^^^ .^^^ m ^^^k fe^ ^^^ ' ■' • -' '^^^^^ ~ fl^l 1 m-jii^ L '"-■ ^p£ w^^Tin^^tbSkXk Jk '^^ '^^■f^ .-"''^w^^^. "S^i ^ W ^^gPI {^!^^^i!§^HEESi^^NBk£ % i*^ WmM^^^^ - 1 W J^^^V w Wf^^"^ A. ^^^^^^^ft I '■ J i^^^^^v/ i^zr. ^a^H 1 » CHRISTMAS BASKET BY GEO. M. STUMPP, NEW YORK. 1200 The American Florisi. Dec. 20. give less heat, down to 62-65 degrees; the flowers will then need about six to seven weeks to develop, but they will turn out finer trusses. For latest forcing grow in a sunny, airy, cool house. Marie Legraye is put at once into full light; Charles X and the double flowering kinds should be shaded a little at the start; shading draws the trusses longer. Do not crowd your plants. To obtain best size trusses disbud to two flower buds to the branch. For early forcing cut back the leaf bud branches to one or two. as you cannot figure on foliage with the early flower. Leaf buds are pointed; flower buds have a dull broad shape. "With the long transit to the States, it will hardly do to risk earlier forcing than from January 15 forward, though when treated as above, plants should flower within three weeks. Etherizing plants for 12 to 24 hours, or giving the wood a 90 to 100 degrees hot water bath for a similar time, is said to hasten the flowering considerably." Massachusetts Asparagus Growers' Ass'n. The annual meeting of the Massachu- setts Asparagus Growers' Association was held in Concord recently on the experiment station grounds. There were about one hundred members and friends present, and the meeting was called to order at 1:30 p. m., with C. "W. Prescott, president, presiding. The first business of the meeting was the election of a secretary, pro tern, Wilfrid Wheeler being elected. The secretary then read the minutes of the last field meeting, and the treasurer's report was also read and accepted. The next busi- ness of the meeting was the election of officers for the ensuing year. It was voted : That the secretary cast one bal- lot for C. W. Prescott for president, which was accordingly done, and C. W. Prescott was elected; That the sec- retary cast one ballot for Frank Wheel- er for vice-president, which was ac- cordingly done, Mr. Wheeler being de- clared elected vice-president; that the president cast one ballot for Wilfrid Wheeler for secretary and treasurer, which was accordingly done, and Mr. Wheeler was declared elected; that the present executive committee, be retained until the next meeting. Mr. Prescott then spoke of the work of the associatio.n and its object, em- phasizing the value of the station to the asparagus growers of the commun- ity. He then introduced Professor Norton, who has charge of the breed- ing work at the grounds. Professor Norton said in part that he was about ready to stop hunting for a good as- paragus plant, having now found many good ones, but not a perfect one. The year's work had given him a line on the Reading Giant plants, which combine - many characteristics that make for the best asparagus. He doubted very much whether or not a better female plant than the one found in the Reading Giant bed could be found for this work. He spoke en- couragingly of the fact that, during the five years' work, such progress in the development of asparagus has been made. He also spoke of the de- sirability of increasing the best two parents by the division of their roots, so as to have a uniform progeny in sufficient quantity for commercial planting, rather than to try to get a strain that will reproduce true to seed, on account of the difficulty of eliminating undesirable variations. Seed can be taken from the divided plants after they have been placed in a bed far away from any other as- paragus. Professor Norton spoke of the use of large seed as being better than small seed, from the fact that large seeds produced large seedlings. This has been proved over and over again in his plant work at the station. In some instances a large plant which produced a small seed also produced large seedlings, but this was due largely to the vigor of the parent. There is just the same tendency of a plant to transmit its character to its offspring as there is in animals, and the problem is to get seed from these good plants which transmit their own characteristics. The asparagus beetles have been the biggest problem in rais- ing good asparagus seed that the growers have had the last year or two, owing to the fact that the red beetle has appeared in large numbers, and this works largely on the berries of the plant. Professor Norton then ex- plained the use of the trap net; spoke of the necessity of having plenty of chickens in the beds, and also em- phasized the spraying with arsenate of lead, after the plants had grown sufficiently to prevent the lead being spread on the beds which were cut for market. He also emphasized the necessity of protecting newly set beds from the beetles, as no greater injury can be done to a newly set bed than to have the asparagus beetles work on it. The past three seasons have been unfavorable for the development of rust at the station grounds, and this has been a handicap in the work of breeding rust-resistant varieties, from the fact that there is no chance to eliminate the worthless ones when rust does not appear. Dr. William P. Brooks, of Amherst, followed Professor Norton and spoke of the fertilizer experiments at the station. A great many interesting figures were given, which may be had by applying to the station, but the consensus of opinion on all the fer- tilizer experiments was that a mini- mum or medium amount of nitrate of soda increased the production of the crop a good deal. The maximum ap- plication of nitrate of soda in most instances did not increase the crop over the medium amount, and in some cases was actually below the medium amount. These statements are true, both where nitrate is used in connec- tion with acid phosphate and muriate of potash and where it is used with manure. The application of nitrate of soda at different seasons was also gone into in detail. It has been found that, when one-half nitrate is applied in the spring and one-half in the summer, an increase is obtained over the experi- ment when all nitrate is applied In early spring. Summer application of nitrate of soda also seems to give larger crops, as a rule, than spring. All the figures prove that an excess of nitrate of soda is not desirable. A BARK BASKET ARRANGEMENT. Dracsena Terminalis, Poinsettia, Roman Hyacinths and Whitmani Fern. By S. Muir, Chicago. t9J3- The American Florist. 1201 II was also noticed that less rust ap- peared where one-halt" the nitrate was put on In the spring and one-half in the summer, and also less where all was applied in the summer. The ex- periment with potash proved conclu- sively that muriate of potash is the best source of potash. Dr. Brool The American Florist will go to press Tuesday, December 23, one day earlier than usual. Advertisers and corre- spondents will confer a favor by mailing copy one day earlier than usual. THE Kansas City Star slanders Miss Mary Hayden, of that place, in call- ing her a poet. Miss Hayden, store manager for Samuel Murray, well- known Kansas City retailer, is a flor- ist, which is a state of being infinitely greater than a poet or an artist or anything else along that line. The date of Easter next year is April 12, in 1915, April 4. Yes, it will snow and it will freeze. Watch for it every day and any day. Do not ship perishable stock any long distances unprotected. Star Spangled Banner Rose. Ed. American Floeist: Your Baltimore correspondent made a mistake in the report of the Maryland Horticulture Society show, as per your issue of November 6, page 1065, stat- ing that the folowing roses were ex- hibited by Robert Scott & Son, Phila- delphia, Pa., Killarney Brilliant anct Robert Scott Key, which is a mistake. The name should be Francis Scott Key, in honor of the author of the song, "The Star Spangled Banner," raised and staged by the undersigned. John Cook. American Rose Society. The executive committee, at a recent meeting in New York City, went over the list of roses of American origin compiled for the coming bulletin. The list of prizes for the coming spring exhibition, which will be held in conjunction with the International Flower Show, Grand Central Palace, New York, March 21-28, 1914, was pre- pared. The list of prizes will be in- creased by some specials. Copies of the premium list may be had on application to the secretary. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Fishkill. N. Y. Ang:lo-AmerIcan Exhibition, 1914. This Exhibition is designed to cele- brate the completion of 100 years of peace between England and America, and preparations are already in active operation. It is intended that horti- culture shall be a leading feature, and a very strong committee, consisting of the leading men of every section, has been formed. Tulips, roses, shrubs, rock gardens, fruit trees, trained, in pots, etc., water lilies, forest trees, and, in fact, every class of tree, plant and flower is to be represented, in the permanent or temporary exhibits. The utility of a strong leaven of the hor- ticultural trade was apparent at the committee meeting on Tuesday last, when the proposal to make a heavy charge for space to trade exhibitors was promptly negatived, and a purely nominal fee of one shilling agreed to. A special sub-comimttee was appoint- ed to arrange the numerous details, consisting of Messrs. Gordon, Thomas, Kelway, Wilks, May, Cheal, Green, Shea, Hudson, Bilney, Webster and Mackellar. For forestry, a separate committee, headed by Sir Herbert Max- well, and including Messrs. Elwes, Watts, Henry, White, Goldring, Pear- son, Watson and Marshall was formed. In addition to the exhibitions, confer- ences will be held during the season, for which the assistance of the leading special societies is anticipated. These will include roses in June, carnations and sweet peas in July, forestry in Au- gust, and fruit in September. Invita- tions are being issued to our American friends and it is hoped that they will turn up in such numbers as to give the affair a truly international char- acter. The exhibition will continue from may to October. — British Horti- cultural Advertiser, December 3, 1913. American Carnation Society. The schedule of premiums for the twenty-third annual convention and ex- hibition, which will be held in Cleve- land, O., January 28-29, 1914, have been mailed to all the members. Should any of them fail to reach their proper destination a postal will bring another. The arrangements for this meeting are going on apace and judging by the in- terest that is already being manifested, this convention bids fair to eclipse all that have gone before. Cleveland is easily reached from all points, the shipping facilities are of the very best, so that no inconvenience should be ex- perienced by anyone in getting to the convention, either in person or with the exhibits. The entire affair is to be pulled off at the new Statler hotel, one of the most up-to-date, convenient and yet very reasonable hostelries in the coun- try. Exhibition, meeting and banquet will all be held here, in the one build- ing. The beauty and value of the ex- hibition will this year be enhanced by the addition of retail exhibits, con- tributed by the retailers of Cleveland and any member outside of that city who cares to show his handiwork. The exhibition will be reserved for inspection by the members until 8 :00 p. m. on Wednesday, and again on Thursday until 2 :0O p. m. On Thurs- day evening a banquet will be served to the members of the A. C. S. and the members of the Cleveland Florists' Club. Every member is urged to make an effort to attend this convention and to make an exhibit. A. F. J. BAUE, Sec'y. Personal. Edward J. Canning, many years su- perintendent of the Smith College Botanic Garden, Northampton, Mass., resigned last spring to enter business on his own account. Mr. Canning, however, has been induced to take up Prof. White's work in floriculture, at Amherst, until a successor is ap- pointed. Dr. W. Van Fleet, of the department of agriculture, Washington, D. C, who is experimenting with economic plants, having in view their improvement in the production of essential oils, is meeting with marked success. Benjamin Hammond, the slug shot man, who has most creditably served his town of Fishkill, N. Y., as auditor for many years, retired from that oflBce December 11. Missouri Express Rates Reduced. Jefferson City, December 14. — The express rates of all companies operat- ing in Missouri will be reduced ap- proximately 10 per cent, according to an announcement made here today by John M. Atkinson, chairman of the public service commission. An agree- ment to this effect, Mr. Atkinson said, was made by representatives of all the companies at a recent conference in Chicago, where Mr. Atkinson had gone to attend a meeting of the valuation committee of the public service and railway commissions. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show when your subscription expires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make certain of receiving your copy of each issue. 19^3- The American Florist. 1207 Wants, For Salc,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Whore answers lire to biMiiiiileil from this ofllce enclose 11) cents extm lo cover piistiit;e, etc. Situation Wanted— By experienced rose srowcr. Ira Chamiierlain. Hyde Park, New York. Situation Wanted — By a competent roseKrowcr; German; sin^:le: ^* >ears in America. Atldiess, Key 324, care .American Florist, Situation Wanted— By all-round urower; single. 22 years experience, .address Key 997, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— Steady position in store or k'reennuuses; life experience; by first-class man, can furnish best of references, .Address, Key 995, care American Florist, Situation Wanted — Florist; 30 years of age; sinele. Well versed in pot plants and cut flowers. Life experience. Address, Key 325, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— College man, specialized in horticulture, wants position in greenhouse. Good worker; willing to learn Just give me a chance. Leoni.\n, 8,605, State University, Lexington, Ky. Situation Wanted— By a competent young man with five years' practical experience, as assistant grower on commercial or private place. Address, Key 973, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— By middle aged English- man, as head gardener, private place, life ex perience, first class references. Address Key 994, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— As rose grower; a section. Can come by December 1; have Al references. State wages and full particulars in first letter. Address Key 992, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Gardener wants position as foreman on large private estate anywhere. Nothing small required, G, D. care Wilson, 68 Fourth St,, South Orange, N, J. Sitaation Wanted— As manager, by a first-class grower of cut flowers and plants; over 30 years' experience: private or commercial; tingle; first- class references. Florist, 55 W. Ontario St., Chicago, Situation Wanted— By practicalflorist; German, single; with 30 years experience in cut flowers and pot plants; also good designer; strictly soberand industrious. Please state particulars in first letter. Address John Oxro, ISiiO North 7th Av. Birmingham. Ala, Situation Wanted— Gardener; English; married, age 32. With executive ability and practical life experience in all departments growing choice fruits, flowers, vegetables, etc., under glass as well as outside. Am making change account of closing of estate. Disengaged January first. Ex- cellent references, personal and written F. BuLPiTT, Martin Estate, Bellehaven, Greenwich. Conn. Wanted— Florist's display ice box. Must be in good condition and cheap. 2602 Virginia St.. Sioux City, la. Help Wanted— Man in St. Louis, who under- stands seed, bulb and plant business. Address Key 976, care American Florist, Help Wanted— Man for private place, good wages, one whoknows how. Hardesty & Co.. 150 E. 4th St.. Cincinnati. Ohio. Help Wanted— Experienced seedsman, by an old established house in large eastern city. State experience. Address . Key 979. care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class gardener and wife for country estate, wife to cook for two men. wages $110.00 per month and all found. A A Mac Dongall. supt. The Highlands. Seattle. Wash. Help Wanted-Young lady of good appearance for florist's store catering to best class of trade. Must be thoroughly experienced in design and bouquet work. Apply stating full particulars to J. S. Simmons, 266 Yonge St,, Toronto. Can, Help Wanted— An experienced young man or ■ Toung lady for a retail store. One who knows how to buv and sell: with A No. 1 references. Address, A, F, F., care American Florist, 42 West 28th St,, New York City, N, Y, Help Wanted- 1 want a compilent tlorisl for sftMCe III a Florida resort Iroiii January !5 to March 15: must be a good salesman and able to do thorouiilily satisfactory dinner docoration work; young woman preferred. H. O. K . Room 20OI, 220 W. 42iid St., New York City, Help Wanted— A man who is travelini: in Can- ;ida and C'alilorria, to sell 1 iutcli roses, trees ;ind shrubs for a big Holland lirni, and who is willing to travel on commission. Only tirst-class sales- man need apply. .Address, Key 999, care .American F'lorist, Wanted— To rent, for 5 years. 10.000 to 20,000 feet of glass. Addiess Key 977. care .American Florist. Cash for Your Business or Property.— I bring buyers and sellers together. No matter where lo- cated if you want to buy. sell or exchange, address Frank P. Clkveland, 1367 Adams Express Building, Chicago, 111, For Sale— Florist store and greenhouse, 50x 125 feet of ground. Established trade. Wish to retire, J, Nelson, 1747 Huron St,. Chicago. For Sale — Good paying retail store at 1515 Clybourn Avenue, Chicago. Good reason for selling. Also delivery wagon. For further par- ticulars. Key 986, care .American Florist, For Sale — Greenhouses in good condition. Around New York, Can sell $3,0C0,C0 worth of stock on the place, also near a good market where stock can be sold at best prices. For particulars address Key 982, care .American Florist. For Sale— Model F.. five passenger Buick car. Almost new. New tires. Everything complete. Guaranteed perfect. For further particulars call or address Ogdin Floral Co., 1917 Harrison St,, Chicago, For Sale— Fine florists' delivery wagon with plate glass sides. For further particulars, address Key 975, care American Florist. For Sale— Good ice-box, 9x!0 feetx40 inches deep, solid plate glass doors. $100 00 spot cash takes the box, which is now in Chicago. This is a real buy. Get busy. Address, Key 993, care American Florist. For Sale— 14.000 feet of glass (all planted), 11 acres of land, farming imolemtnts, live stock and seven-room cottage, for $7,0jr : part cash, balance in easy payments. Other business to demand my attention, reason for selling. Address Florist, R, F. D. Box 56. South Holland. III. For Sale— The Ullrich greenhouses, in the city of Tiffin. Seneca County, Ohio. 40,000 or more feet of glass. Two residences, barn. shed, bulb and cut flower cellars wan on shed and one and one-halfacres of land for cultivation. This prop- erty IS owned by the Estaie of Lewis and Philo- mena Ullrich, and is offered for sale at the sum of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00). cash. Only those who mean business need inquire or reply. The heirs reserve the right to reject any and all offers. For further information apply to Edmund J Ullrich. Administrator, of the Estate of Philomena Ullrich, Tiffin, Ohio, WANTED A young man who has had some expiTiuiice in the setil Inisiness, lo take $.=>IXjO.O0 stock ill a well established pay- ing wholesale and retail seed store, located in a fine city in the middle west. This stock carries the "Vice- Presidency of the corporation and a permanent salaried position. Best of reasons given and a thorough investigation is courted. Address „ _-»_ Key 998, Care American Florist. Help Wanted— Competent man of good charac- ter for a gentleman's estate— must have good knowledge of vegetables and flowers for house, also trees, shrubs, roses and perennials, and not afraid of work, A sober, intelligent and industri- ous person can have permanent position— wages $18.00 per week and flat above garage with oppor- tunity of advancement, if he shows ability. Reply in own handwriting, stating whether single or mar- ried and what family you have, and furnish refer- ence in first letter. None but capable parties need apply, Klehm's Nurseries, 2615 15th St., Moline, 111, Help Wanted Designer for a first class retail store in St Louis, Mo, Must be artistic, also able to wait on trade. Position a+ once or January 1st, State references from former employers. Address Key 996, Care American Florist. In Brooklyn. N. Y. A Good Retail Florist Business. Established 20 years. Greenhouse with larere stock attached to store, sickness cause of selling. Inquire of F. F., care of Henry M. Robinson Co. 55-57 W. 26tli St., New Yorlt City Situation Wanted GOOD STOREMAN An Al salesman and designer. Can come well recommended. For further partic- ulars address, Key 980, care American Florist. Gladiolus Bulbs '■■*. flow to Dig, Cure, Clean, Sort and Store Them See The Book of Gladiolus By Mathew Crawford AND Dr. Van Fleet. PRICE, $1.25 POSTPAia Chicago \Vhite, AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 1208 The American Florist. Dec. 20, Washlngfton. BUSINESS QUICKENS. With Christmas at hand business has brightened. All local florists say they have been busy all week with luncheon, debutante and dinner par- ties, but there is nothing large in the line of decorations as in former years at this season. Stores in the down- town section have begun to show some of their Christmas stock. Cut flowers are plentiful with prices reasonable. NOTES. With the open weather the outside grower is just as busy now as he was in the early fall. W. W. Kimmel and Chas. Merryman both say they have more work than they ever had at this time of the year. Gude Bros, say there is nothing in the flowering plant line for the Christ- mas trade that they have not grown this year. Their azaleas, begonias and cyclamens are in fine shape. Visitors : J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O.; Sidney Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Chas. M. Wernig, York, Pa.; M. Evenden, Williamsport, Pa.; Chas. Meehan, Philadelphia, Pa. In the Pennock-Meehan Co. local store can be seen some attractive hol- ly trees and other good stock from Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa. J'he Florists' Exchange has the last week had some exceptionally fine chrysanthemums which have found a ready sale at $3 a dozen. G. C. D. Wholesale Plant Prices at New York December 17, 1913. FOLIAGE PLANTS. Variety. Araucarla Excelsa Size. . 4 . 5% . 6 . 7 . 6 . . .4 .. 5 . 6 .-. 7 Height. 3 tiers 3 to 4 tiers 4 tiers 5 tiers Bach ?0.50 to .75 to 1.00 to .75 to .75 to 1.25 to 2.00 to 3.00 to $ .40 .75 1.00 2.50 2.00 .35 .50 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 Dozen. $4.80 6.0D to 9.00 9.00 (Held to grow on) Per 100.- $37.50 50.00 75.00 Compacta. 11 .< Areca Lutescens It 11 11 11 11 11 ct t Asparagus Pluraosus 2^^ Asparagus Sprengeri Connecticut Horticultural Society. The annual meeting of this society was held in the County building, Hart- ford, December 12, President Huss in the chair. The election of ofiicers for the ensuing year was one of the im- portant items in the order of business. The election resulted as follows : John F. Huss, president (re-elected); Carl Peterson, first vice-president; Warren S. Mason, second vice-president; John Gerard, third vice-president; Alfred Dixon, secretary (re-elected); W. W. Hunt, treasurer (re-elected). County vice-presidents were all re-elected, as follows : Litchfield, Walter Angus, Chapinville; Fairfield, Charles H. Plump, "West Redding; New Haven, John H. Slocombe, New Haven; Wind- ham, Frank M. Smith, Willimantic; ToUant, Theodore Staudt, Rockville; Middlesex, Arthur A. Curtis, Deep River. William T. Hall, librarian; C. H. Sierman, botanist; G. H. Hollis- ter, pomologist. The executive com- mittee will be appointed by the presi- dent and will be named at the meeting 'to be held on the second Friday in January. A short address was made by Theodore Staudt, county vice-presi- dent, of Rockville, and President Huss made some reminiscent remarks re- garding Theodore Wirth. ex-superin- tendent of Elizabeth Park, Hartford, now superintendent of parks, Minne- apolis, and president-elect of the So- ciety of American Florists. One of the features of the meeting was a vase of Lillium magnificum exhibited by War- ren S. Mason, the bulbs having been taken from cold storage in September. Alfred Dixon, Sec'y. Cocos Weddeliaua 4 0 2% 5 " " made up. . . 7 Ciotons 4 5 Cycas Revoluta Dracaena Fragrans 4 5 6 10 " Massangeana 5 " Terminaiis 6 " GodsefEana 4 " Sanderiana 3 " Lindeni 6 " Gracillis for centers. S Fern Balls (ready Christmas) . Ferns for dishes 2M: iVn 4 Cyrtomium Falcatum Fieus Elastica 5 6 " " branched 6 '* " branched 8 " " branched 10 Ficus Pandurata Kentia Belmoreana, for cen. 2^4 4 5 6 6 7 Kentia Forsteriana 4 5 made-up . ...10 Latania Borbonica ^ .6 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4 " " 6 7 Nephrolepis Scottii 4 " " 6 specimen. .12 specimen.. 14 Nephrolepis Superbissima 6 ' " " 10 Nephrolepis Whltmanl 0 Joliet, 111. The stock of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.'s greenhouses is in fine condition, and P. W. Peterson, the able foreman, takes great pleasure in es- corting his many friends in the trade through the plant. This firm has 150.- OOO cuttings in the sand and will soon start delivering them. A. C. Rott entertained a few of the Chicago boys for a little while during their visit here last week, and it is a general opinion that the genial Elk is some entertainer. Pandanus Utillis 7 Pandanus Veitchii 4 Phoenix Canariensis 12 Phoenix Reclinata 10 12 Phoenix Rupicola 8 10 Phoenix Eobelenii 4 7 Livistona Botundifolia 4 5 e 7 Livistona C'hinensis 8 10 Rhapis Humilis 12 to 15 in. 15 to 18 in. 18 to 22 in. 24 to 26 In. 28 to 30 in. 32 to 34 in. 34 to 36 in. $ 4.00 $ 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 15.00 to 20.00 3.00 6.00 15.00 20.00 .75 1.60 2.00 .35 .50 1.00 .20 up .25 (usually to gro-u- 1.00 1.50 3.00 7.50 .75 ;^5 to 1.00 .25 .13 25 to 1.50 .15 .50 scarce .... .35 to .50 to .75 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 to .08 to .12 to .12 to .35 to .50 to .75 to .60 to 1.50 to .10 to .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to .50 to .75 to 1.50 to 2..50 to 5.00 to 5.00 to .50 to 1.00 to .50 to 1.25 to 2.00 to ..50 to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.00 to .35 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 2.50 to 3.00 to 7.00 to 3.00 to 7.50 to 1.50 to .35 to 1.00 to 2.50 to 25.00 25.00 to 30.00 50.00 .10 .15 2.50 .50 .75 3.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 up .121^ .... .35 scarce .75 1.50 1.25 scarce .... 2.50 2.00 6.00 .35 .... .75 .... 1.25 2.0O 4.00 scarce .... 8.00 12.50 .... .25 .... .75 1.50 .25 .75 1.00 2.00 .... 4.00 .25 .... .75 .... 1.00 2.00 5.00 6.00 1.00 5.00 .50 .... 1.25 .... 2.50 ■ 1.50 scarce .... .50 (usually held to grow on) 1.25 .... 2.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 .50 .... 2.60 .25 scarce .50 scarce .... .75 scarce .... 1.00 scarce 1.50 4.00 .... .50 per shoot 30.00 40.00 Aucubas, Berried Ardisias Azaleas Camellias Cyclamens Ericas Poinsettias, Single " Pans Primulas Solanums (Jerusalem Cherries) . Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine Begonias, Glory of Cincinnati 0. Oranges Prices given are for this date FLOWERING PLANTS. $0.50 to $3.00 75 tij 4.00 50 to 6.00 1.00 to 5.00 35 to 2.50 50 to 5.0O 20 to .50 50 to 6.00 ; 15 to .35 S5 to l.OO 35 to 5.00 '. 50 to 5.0O .'!".'!!!.'!!!!!!!!!!!! i-oo to 7.50 only, for A No. 1 stock, delivered in pots at New York stores. i9n- The American Florist. 1209 TRADE DIRECTORY % Price $3.00 Postpaid, T— nHE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- pany's Trade Directory for 191 3, fully |^H9 revised to date, with thousands of new ==5Ss» names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 560 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues. Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Hor- ticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade infor- mation. Published by the American Florist Co. 440 S. Deafliotn St., Chicago, III., U. S. A.' I Contains 560 Pages. LATEST EDITION ISSUED AUGUST 11, 1913. 1210 The American Florist. Dec. 20, It will pay you to keep in touch with Silver GUt Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. GORGEOIS In A CLASS BY ITSELF. Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, Go and See it GrOWin^. Pacific States: MARTIN S FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon, Eastern States: H. M. WEISS & SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cuttings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; 50@1C0 rate— Per 1000, $100.00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. Cincinnati. EOSE SUPPLY WILL BE SHORT. The market last week was in about the same condition as for several weeks past. The supply shortened somewhat, but the demand was only fair, and as a result there were few daily clearances in many lines when in other years at this time nearly everything sold very readily. Opinions locally as to the probable extent of the Christmas business differ. Some are very optimistic and expect it to equal other years, while others are afraid it will follow the general trend of trade this fall and be at the best only ordinary. Wholesale business in supplies and decorative material has up to the time of this writing been very good. American Beauty and red roses will be short for Christmas. The cut now is not very large and the new crop will hardly make the first of the holidays. The growers, however, promise a good cut for the first of the year. Both Killarney and White Kil- larney are in a fairly heavy supply for Christmas. The carnation offer- ings are large and will undoubtedly be more than adequate during this week and fairly so next. At this time the prices are only fair. Poinsettias are coming along nicely. Up to this time the offerings have been mostly of medium grade. Lilies are plenti- ful. The market for lily of the valley and orchids is only fair. Sweet peas sell well. Stevla has been meeting with a ready market. Narcissi are in over supply and as a result prices are down. The supply of decorative greens of all kinds is ample. NOTES. Fred. Gear has been showing some pretty window displays in holiday ar- ticles and flowers. Hardesty & Co. have been showing some well executed boxwood wreaths in their windows. C. E. Critchell's latest offering is fresh magnolia leaves and sprays. Visitors : Miss Fannie White, Lex- ington, Ky.; C. P. Dietrich, Maysville, Ky.; Jos. M. Stern, Cleveland. H. Montreal. NO IJStCKEASE EXPECTED. This year's Christmas trade is not expected to show the usual 25 to 50 per cent increase. The best we can hope for is that it may come up to last year's mark, which should about satisfy all concerned. So far the amount of business done is somewhat short of last year, but it is early yet Italian Ruscus AAl Holly Red Eusous, guaranteed best quiility. Per lb., 50o, 60c and "60 Japanese Red Roping (60 yards to a ball.) Small size, 75c; medium size, $1.00; lar^e size, ilil.35. (lOo less per ball wheu ordered in dozen lots.) Large list of other salable items free for the asking. Write lor it. GEO. H. ANGERIVIUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Velvet Poinsettias A perfect shade of "Xmas. Red" Velvet of fine quality; long stem, with green foliage. Per doz., $1.20; per gross, $14.00. Artificial Holly A splendid seller; perfect imtiatiou of 'best selected holly — a dandy ready-to-wear cor- sage, 6 sprays to a bunch. Per doz. bu , $1.35; per gross, $16.00. to draw a final conclusion. The Christ- mas plants have been greatly improved lately by some very bright sunny days, but the temperature remains mild, and high temperature with low fires does not seem to produce the same results as high fires with proper temperature. NOTES. The Montreal Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club held its annual dinner at Cooper's. Ltd., last Monday night. The attendance was satisfactory. About 57, including a number of ladies, sat down to a splendid menu. President E. J. Hayward acted as toastmaster. Among those replying to toasts were Jas. McKenna, Julius Link, A. J. Bowles, C. A. Smith, Lachine, and W. B. Whiting. There was also music and recitations. P. McKenna & Son have a splendid lot of Christmas plants coming on. Their poinsettias are very fine, also their azaleas. Some of. the latter are slow coming in. Geo. Hopton will have a large assort- ment of first class holiday plants. He has a process of his own to bring Dutch bulbs to perfection in time. C. A. Smith, Lachine, has some well grown Lorraine begonias and poinset- tias, also some fine ferns, of which he makes a specialty. Geo. A. Robinson was unable to at- tend the club dinner, being in bed by the doctor's orders. L. EVANSVILLE, IND. — Col. J. T>. Car- mondy has gone to his winter home in Florida. Marshfield, Mass. — At the annual meeting of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society Thomas W. Lawson was elected president; Israel M. Hatch, secretary, and M. Herman Kent, treasurer,,, Cleyeland. sunshine impeoves stock. A few bright, sunny days have cheered the florists the past week and stock shows a wonderful improvement. Killarney roses are again coming in in good color and the Christmas sup- ply promises to be as good as at any previous year. American Beauty, too, will be in good supply, and stock looks fine. Aaron Ward and Sunburst roses will be in fine shape, in both long and short stemmed stock. Richmond will be in in only a limited supply, but the quality is up to the best standards. Sweet peas, in pink and lavender, vio- lets, lily of the valley, etc., will be in good supply at prices about the same as last year. Orchids are going to be short of the demand. Carnations, too, are not overplentiful for the time be- ing, but a week of good weather ought to bring them in in larger numbers. Cut poinsettias are to be had in both long and short stems, with flowers and foliage that are perfect. Paper Whites and stevia are plentiful and the qual- ity is exceptionally fine. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri and adiantum ferns will be in good supply at Christ- mas. All the retail florist stores, also many grocery stores, show a fine line of wreaths, holly and mistletoe in their windows. notes. Prank Smith of Los Angeles, Calif., formerly of the firm of Smith & Fet- ters, is in the city to help out the stafE of his old firm in their Christmas rush. I. Dunford, who has greenhouses at North Olmstead, has opened a retail store on Lorain avenue, near the car barns, for the Christmas holidays. A. C. Kendall reports an excellent demand for boxwood wreaths for Christmas delivery. C. F. B. ^9^3- The American Florist. 1211 u;iiiinMiiiiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiMiMiiniiiiiniiiiniiMiMiiiiiniiHiiiiiMiiinniiiiiiHiiiniiiiHininHiiiniiiiiMiiMiHiiinniiiMiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii(ininiiMMiiiniiii^ I XMAS GOODS IN QUANTITY I I No doubt you are looking for good value in Hovvers, and we can assure i I you we are in a position to give you the best to be had in this line. If you buy | I our stock we are prompted to suggest that you will have that satisfaction of | I getting quality that is bound to please you and your trade. Therefore eliminate | I all possibilities of disappointments, and let us fill your Christmas orders. I Bronze Green €\^\s^^ Laurel, Holly, Leucothoe, Boxwood, Ferns, ready to be shipped immediately on receipt of order. DoQf^^Q Beauties, Hadley, Mrs. Russell, Killarney Queen, Cardinal, Sun- ■^"^^3 burst. Wards, and other leading varieties. Also a choice supply of the new Tea Rose Hilda. Carnations of the most selected quality, in any quantity. Orchids, Cypripediums, Gardenias, Valley and other Novelties that cannot be surpassed by any other Floral Establishment. no chances at this season, and order early. ¥^/.^1.#^l» W^^M^s.^^ £>^^ 226 Devonshire St. Welch tiros. Co* Boston, Mass. Long Distance Telephones. iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiniiinniiiiiinnniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Davenport, la. BUSINESS POOR. Business has been poor the past two weeks, and the prospects are not very bright at present. This holds good not only in the florist business but in all lines. Several of the largest depart- ment stores claim business has been poorer this fall than for six years. A week of clear, warm weather has brought on a lot of flowers and put the finishing touches on blooming plants. Prospects are that there will be a big cut of nearly everything for Christmas. Very few inquiries so far in regard to flowers for the holidays. Prices will be about the same as last year. Roses have improved wonder- fully since the sun made its appear- ance and carnations are almost at their best. Violets are off, owing to the warm weather. Bulb stock is coming in quite plentifully now. CLUB MEETING. The Tri-City Florists' Club met on the evening of December 11 at the greenhouses of Chas. Deere, Moline, 111. The guests were royally entertained by A. Anderson, head gardener, and Sorensen, florist for Wm. Butterworth, nearly every member being present. The boys were shown through the houses by Mr. Anderson and every- thing was found to be grown to per- fection. It was more like taking in the sights at a flower show than mere- ly walking through a greenhouse. Mr. Anderson's carnations are all prize winners. Several seedlings are espe- cially fine. A white is without doubt the finest ever seen in this part of the country. One new member was ad- mitted to the club— Adolph Goldenberg of New York. A committee of six ap- pointed by the president were instruct- ed to start arrangements for the annual MALANDRE BROS FLORISTS Prompt Delivery of Designs and Steamer Orders Guaranteed. 2077 Broadway BRANCHES: 2703 Broadway — AND 1664 2nd Ave. NEW YORK CITY When Wiring for First-Class Flowers, Get in Touch with Us First. Beauties, Orchids, Vaiiey and Gardenias Aiways on Hand banquet, which will no doubt be held in March after the annual election. "Vases and Window Boxes," a paper by Henry Gaethje, furnished the sub- ject for the evening's discussion. After other routine matters were adjusted the meeting adjourned to meet with Henry Gaethje of South Rock Island on the evening of January 8, 1914. After adjournment a fine hot Dutch lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. Henry Meyer, who has been an active member for nearly 10 years, was made an honorary member of the society. Mr. Meyer will leave for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, January 1, to make his future home. T. E. 1212 The American Florist. Dec. 20, POEHLMA 72"74 E, Randolph Sj l^"NOTE:— We issue a Weekly Cut Flower Price List, send for it. CHRISTMAS - CHRISTM A! Place Your Orders NOW for Christmas Scarcity of stock this year makes it advisable to place large or early and additional orders later. Don't wait until it is too ]1 Send it in NOW. Stevia, Poinsettias, Paper Whites, Violets, Roses, American Beauties,, Easter Lilies, Carnations, Fancy Vallc Cattleyas, Cypripediums, Gardenias. HEADQUARTERS FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. Mexican Ivy == Leucothoe == Sprengeri == Adiani We will be especially strong on Extra Fancy Killarney of the Best Color. Also Choice Richm^ We will be in fine shape and will have a large supply of Choice Red. Mrs. Ward, May Day, Gloriosa, besides a bountiful supply of White. FINEST QUALITY BOXWOOD AND MISTLETOE. BOOKING ORDERS NOW. Advance orders will be given preference. First Come, First Served. Place Your Order No i9^c The American Florist. 1213 BROS. CO IjDistance Phone, andolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. VERYTHINGl SUPPLIES For Everyday and Holiday Use. This department is in keeping with all the other branches of our business and the buyer can lis order here with the assurance that he will obtain quality goods at as reasonable prices as he ewhere. If you have not already placed an order with us for anything in this line you should .m mediately, for you will find that our goods, service, treatment and prices are right. Ruscus in Quantity. Either made up in wreaths, both Green and Red, or loose. We can supply either in any quantity and are offering the best grade of loose Ruscus in Green, Red or Purple, 65 cents per pound RED RUSCUS WREATHS— PLAIN. 12-in doz., $3.00 16-in doz., $ 6.00 14.ln doz., 4.50 18-in doz., 7.50 24-in doz., $12.00 ak Wrealhs with Poinsettia Green & Brown, 18 inches per doz., $6.00 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE lOTS NewCrop of Magnolias, per hamper $1.50, Red, Green, Brown. Special Notice! t is rumored that RUSCUS is scarce. ^It lay be with some of the houses, but not with s. We still have a large supply on hand. Let our orders come, we will fill them in full. All the Latest Styles. Id for a $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $25.00 sample iortment and you will never regret it. 1214 The American Florist. Dec. 20. i:i< fLORISTS Sa B««t Ruidalpb S4iMi CBICAGO CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Pot Covers Medium Size Corded Top Pot Cover, $4.25 per 100 (All Colors). Medium to large Plain Pot Covers, $1.25 per 100 (All Colors). TERMS— 2% Cash; 30 Days Net. For other Christinas Goods see our page Ad. in last week's issue. _. Mention the American Florist when writing E. C. Pruner has returned from a short western trip in the interests of the Poeh'.mann Bros. Co. Joe Bieber has charge of Muir's new Monroe street store, which opened for business this week. t9^3- The American Florist. 1215 Extraordinary Large Crops of Fancy RICHMOND R08E$ will enable us to till all our Christmas orders in full. Short and medium stemmed American Beauty Roses will be very scarce for Christmas, so order a good supply of Richmond from us, for they are the best substitute that can be had. We have five large houses in full crop for the Holidays, not to say anything about the remainder of our range devoted to this flower, which will also yield a good cut. This stock is of the finest quality, but owing to our extraordinary large cuts, we are obliged to sacrifice this stock at lower prices, because the greater part of the cut consists principally of the longer stemmed flowers. Send your order in now. My Maryland-Killarney A large supply of fancy long stemmed My Maryland Roses will also be one of our principal offerings for Christmas, and will be a good buy at the prices we ask, for the stock we will cut will be highly colored, and will be one of the best pink roses that you can supply your customers with during the holidays. Order your supply today. We will also have a fine supply of magnificent Killarney for the Holidays, so let your order come to us. FANCY LONG BEAITIES We will not have any short Beauties to offer for Christmas, but will be particularly strong on fancy long stemmed flowers, so let your orders come if you can use this kind of stock. Do not be afraid to order; we have the stock and will treat you right. ALSO LARGE CUTS White Killarney, Sunburst, Bulgarie, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Sunrise. Sll the leading Carnations in quantity Our supply of roses will be so heavy this year for Christmas that the prices on the longer stemmed stock will be much lower than you will be able to obtain elsewhere. PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., ^nfn\r/84"r^ CHICAGO. 1216 The American Florist. Dec. 20. CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS Beauties—Roses— Carnations Violets—Qrchids-- Valley—Paper Whites-- Sweet Peas LilieS"Red Berries—Mistletoe And a Complete Lire of Greens. All Christmas orders entrusted to us will be properly filled at prices that are right. For Xmas. prices see our half page adv. in last week's issue. ERNE & KLINGEL I 30 E. Randolph Street, Wholesale Florists L. D. Phone: Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Tim Matchen, the able manager of the Peter Reinberg store, entertained the store force at his home on Decem- ber 14, and the principal guests of honor were Miss McNulty, Lizzie Loe- ser, Sammy Bloom, L. Hoeckner and Swede Hansen. The dinner that Mrs. Matchen served was simply splendid and fit for a king. After dinner the party inspected the firm's greenhouses, where the stock is in fine condition, es- pecially the range devoted to Rich- mond roses, which will be in big crop for the holidays. Sunburst, My Mary- land, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney and White Killarney were also in good crop, but the majority of the flowers for the holidays will be the longer grades, with practically no short stock what- ever. The store force is very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Matchen for their kind hospitality and take great pleas- ure in thanking them through these columns. McNeilly, the East Sixty-third street florist, had a very prettily arranged window display in the contest that was held under the auspices of the business men in tliat district last week. All the florists who saw the display are wondering why he did not receive first prize, for it was by far much better than the one that did receive it. The judges surely must huve overlooked it, otherwise they would have thought twice before making their decision, when it is taken into consideration that selling points count 80. The dis- play consisted principally of all the newer roses, arranged in glass vases, with the usual greens that set off a window of this kind to best advantage. Miss M. C. Gunterberg is featuring a large quantity of fine double violets. She celebrated a birthday' this week, which accounts for the splendid ap- pearance she made at her stand In the local market one day recently. Many a young buyer cast admiring glances in her direction, but was very careful to do so when her next-door neighbor was not looking. When you speak about your charming young so- ciety ladies always kindly remember that there are a great many right in the trade in this city. Poehlmann Bros. Co. i-s completely sold out of blooming plants for the hol- idays and is now refusing orders for same every day. The supply depart- ment has also been extremely busy and the cut flower department is at present busy booking orders for the Christmas trade. This firm will have a good sup- ply of choice stock for that time. The Killarney roses that this firm is now cutting are atracting a great deal of favorable attention. The Misses Violet, Rose, Fuchsia, Hyacinth, Tuberose. Ivy, Sunflower, Camella, Geranium, Tulip, Pansy, Lily, Heliotrope, Pink, Orchid, Daisy, Jas- mine, Hollyhock, Mint and Clover were the star performers in the "Tulip Town" and "Flower Garden Ball" companies which played at leading local theaters last week. The box seats were nearly all occupied by well known local florists. N. J. Wietor has returned from a successful hunting trip in the northern part of the state and is again on duty at Wietor Bros.' store. This firm will have a large cut of long-stemmed Amer- ican Beauty roses for the holidays, but the way the orders are now arriv- ing it will not be very difficult to dis- pose of the stock. More than 2,000 friends and former employes attended the funeral services of Wm. Deering. the late Harvester official, which was held on December 14 from the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Evanston. The floral offer- ings were very numerous and the aisles of the church were completely filled with flowers. Wm. Homberg. Phil. Schupp's right- hand man at the J. A. Budlong store, and a party of friends visited his firm's greenhouses on December 14. Mr. Homberg says that his house will have a good supply of stock for the holi- day trade, especially as far as roses, carnations and lily of the valley are concerned. A feature of the doU show held last week at the Hotel La Salle and which brought great returns financially, was a Hindoo fortune teller, acquired by Mrs. Frank Ayres accidentally. She came in native costume with real Hin- doo cards, which were used to tell the fortune of the late King Edward. At A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store mis- tletoe and California holly are arriv- ing in large quantities now and are in good demand. The mistletoe is excep- tinally well berried and is the best stock that this firm has ever had on sale. Miss Anna Thor, who keeps the books for F. O. Franzen, the enterprising north side florist, had her hip disloca- ted and sustained other injuries on December 11, when she fell from a third-story window. Erne & Klingel no doubt would ap- preciate a little more floor space dur- ing the holidays, as they are some- VIOLETS i The cream of the New York doubles in quantit}' Will fill all Christmas orders efltrusted to me at the right prices LONICERA CAPfllFOLIUM Finest substitute there is for the Winter berries. Better than every- thing else. Most beautiful decora- tion there is for the Christmas season. Also all other cut flowersand greens in season. M. C. Gunterberg 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO what crowded for room in their pres- ent quarters, owing to an ever-growing trade. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Canada, transacted busines here this week. The gentlemen from the north and south, Philpott and Palez, had an enjoyable time together while they were here. Mrs. T. D. Hillyer, who has been visiting here with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Heacock, 411G Broadway, re- turned to her home in Austin, Texas, on December 1.3. The J. B. Deamud Co. is receiving red winter berries in large quantities, but the stock is in such good demand that it has no chance to accumulate at the store. At Percy Jones' store the outlook for Christmas is very bright in the cut flower department and in the supply department trade is now^ very lively. Chas. W. McKellar expects to be in good supply with orchids for the holi- days and some of the flowers now be- ing offered are choice La3lia alba. John Kruchten is booking orders for poinsettia plants and has a few well- grown specimens on exhibition at his store. John Poehlmann. Jr., who is attend- ing the Culver Military Academy , at Culver. Ind., is home for the holidays. D. E. Freres is having a good call for Richmond roses which he is now receiving in large quantities. Mrs. Irby, of Memphis, Tenn., was a welcome visitor this week. Fred Stollery says that StoUery Bros, are now cutting tulips. t9^3- The American Florist. 1217 BIG CROP or BEAUTIES For Christmas We are going to cut tremendous quantities of long-stemmed flowers of the best possible quality obtainable; so if you want your Xmas Beauty order filled in full at the right prices, send it to us. GOOD SUPPLY Killarney-White Killarney-Richmond Mly Maryland-Sunburst CARNATIONS Large crops of all the best leading varieties, especially Red. We will be on the job with both quantity and quality for the holidays; so entrust your orders in our care. Christmas Price List. American Beauties Per doz. 6n-in. stems $12.00 48-in. stems 10.00 36-in. stems 9.00 Killarney p,, loo Extra specials $20.(0 Selects 18.00 Fancy 15.00 Per doz. 30-in. stems $7.00 24-in. stems 6.i 0 20-in. stems 4.00 Per 100 Medium ....$12.00 Good 10 00 Short stems 8.00 Richmond p,, joo Per loo Extra specials $30 Oo Medium $18.00 Selects 25 00 Good 15.00 Fancy 20 00 Short stems 10.00 White Killarney Per 100 Extra specials $20 i 0 Selects 18.00 Fancy 15 00 My Maryland p^^ifo Extra specials $25.00 Selects .... 20.00 Fancy 18.00 Per 100 Medium $12.00 Good 10.00 Short stems 8.00 Per 100 Medium $15.00 Good 10.00 Sunburst p^, ^oo Extra specials $3U.0') Select 25.00 Fancy 20.00 Roses, our selection Per 100 Medium $15.00 Good 12 OJ $8.00 Carnations Per loo Red, Extra special $10.00 Fancy 8.00 Good 6.00 Enchantress, Extra special 7.00 Fancy 6.00 Pink Lawson, Winsir, White Perfection, White Enchantress, White Ivawson, Extra special 6 00 Fancy .-. 5.00 Good 4.00 FERNS, per 1000 2.50 SVIIIjAX, per doz $1.50 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, per 100 $1.00 to 1.50 GAIvAX, per 1000 1.00 SPRENGERI, per bunch 50 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS 50 WIETOR BROTHERS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO. 1218 The American Florist. Dec. 20. In Good Supply for Christmas. FANCY BEAUTIES Roses -Carnations And All Other Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. We have recently added several large growers to our list, which now places us in a position to handle more orders. Our supply of stock for Christmas will be unusually large ; so, when buying, be sure that your order goes direct to Zech & Mann. 30 East Randolph St.^ L. D. Phone Central 3264 CHICAGO John Zech called on some of Zech & Mann's growers last week and came back we.ll pleased with the outlook for stock for his firm for Christmas. Visitors : Paul M. Palez, Little Rock, Ark.; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Canada; John Evans, Richmond, Ind.; Nlclc Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis.; Paul Beyer. South Bend, Ind.; W. S. Jackson, Racine, Wis.; O. O. Schrock, Ligonier, Ind.; Mrs. Irby, Memphis. Tenn.; Wm. Lubliner, Milwaukee, Wis. St. Louis. TRADE QUIET. Clear and cool weather. Trade as usual before the holidays, is rather quiet. Violets are not plentiful and sell out clean. Good carnations are sold at two to three cents. Ruscus and all Christmas novelties are selling well. The retailers are displaying a fine lot of blooming plants as well as wreaths, etc. Smilax, Asparagus plumosus and all greens are selling well. Some very fine mistletoe and good Delaware holly are seen. NOTES. A large and very enthusiastic meet- ing of the St. Louis Florists' Club took place Thursday, December II, at 2 p. m. President Pilcher in the chair. All committees turned in their reports, this being the last meeting of the year. The publicity committee were not ready with their report on a spring flower show. A few members were dropped for non-payment of dues. W. W. Ogle .read a paper on the profits of carnation growing. Miss A^ida Key is again in the em- ploy of Grimm & Gorly. Her time is now occupied in the making of ruscus wreaths, at which she is a very ef- ficient artist. George H. Angermueller is very busy with heavy sales of Christmas novelties. His stock is of endless va- riety and receives a good call. M. M. Ayers is right in line with a superb stock of plants, special win- dow decorations and a large supply of cut flowers in all varieties. Rudolph Nickel is now window dresser for the Mullanphy Florists' downtown store. He has put up a very artistic Christmas window. F. H. Weber is busy with holiday preparations. A fine stock of bloom- ing plants is a . specialty. He has a line window display. Ostertag Bros, have added several improvements. They have erected a balcony which is used as the ofiice. The floral department at Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney lias employed extra hands for the holiday rush. Joseph Wors, son of C. N. Wors, is now employed at the downtown store of the Mullanphy Florists. — McPharon of Litchfield, 111., and Edw. Gullett of Lincoln, 111., were re- cent visitors. H. G. Berning has been making heavy shipments of carnations to Texas. "Bob" Newcomb and Samuel Selig- man were here again recently. W. F. Maywood, 111. A. F. Amling celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his birth on December 17. More than half of his life has been devoted to the culture of flowers. Mr. Amling' still takes great pride in es- corting his many friends through his lacge range, which is always kept in the best of condition and wliere only quality stock is grown. E. C. Amling, Jr., has given up the idea of devoting his entire range to {he new rose Ophelia, and is now thinking seriously of growing Mrs. Chas. Russell and Killarney Brilliant. A. F. Amling, W. H. Amling, O. H. Amling and E. C. Amling, Jr., are tak- ing in the sights at the Helton & Hun- kel Co.'s greenhouses at Milwaukee, Wis., this week. The Weiss c& Meyer Co. is cutting a good supply of fine American Beauty roses. Mr. Weiss was confined to his home several days last week with a severe cold. John Zech, of the firm of Zech & Mann, called on his growers here this week. Wm. Wichtendahl will have a fine crop of Windsor carnations for Christ- mas. W. H. Amling will be on deck Christ- mas with a fine cut of red carnations. W. W. A. Dayton, 0. POOR WEATHER FOR FLORISTS. The warm weather in this locality of late was and will he quite a detri- ment to the local florists in that the flowers that should be in bloom at Christmas were in bloom a week ago. Also bulbous stock that was planted early will be hard to control. Lilies, Paper Whites and Roman hyacinths are a glut and this state of affairs seems to prevail all through this sec- tion. NOTES. The Matthews store, which Walter G. Matthews has charge of, never looked more attractive than at pres- ent. The store is more spacious since being remodeled and is well stocked with everything pertaining to the flor- ist trade. John Boehner has some nice bloom- ing plants for Christmas and says his trip this summer to Germany and Hol- land was money well spent, as hs gained some good ideas on floricultural sub.iects. The Dayton Floral Co. received from Holland a shipment of 600 azaleas. Notwithstanding the lateness of the season they came through in fine shape. Visitors: Phil Schupp. Chicago; M. Baker. Muncie. Ind.; D. Rusconi, Cincinnati; L. Zevat, Holland; H. Ree- ser. Springfield; Geo. Thompson, Co- lumbus. The Miami Floral Co. will have a good Christmas cut of carnations. M. Cook County Florists' Association. A meeting of the Cook County Flo- rists' Association was held at the Tav- ern, West Washington street, on Thursday, December II, with Presi- dent Kohlbrand in the chair. The ap- plications of Paul R. Klingsporn and John Walsh, 176 North Michigan ave- nue, were read. A. Henderson & Co. exhibited a vase of S. S. Skidelsky & Co.'s new Philadelphia pink carnation, which attracted much favorable atten- tion. Gus Wiedenhoff, F. F. Scheel and Thomas McAllister were appointed as a committee to score the blooms, but were unable to do so owing to the lack of suitable judging scales. Ernest Rober exhibited several finely grown cyclamen and cut poinsettias. TJJie nomination of oiEcers was postponed until the January meeting. John Evans of Richmond, Ind.. and Robert Kalstrom, representing W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., were vis- itors. The meeting ad.iourned rather early owing to the fact that the ma.iority of the members were rather tired, due mostly to the big doings at the grand opening at H. N. Bruns' magnificent West Madison street store the previous evening. '9^- The American Florist. 1219 EVERYTHING IN GUT FLOWERS In Good Supply for Christmas. Greens, California Holly and the Finest Mistletoe Obtainable. Send us your orders. We will take care of them right. For Christmas prices see our page adv. in last week's issue of The American Florist. A. L. VAUGHAN <& CO.. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) ( Central 2571 TEIEPHONES: < " 2572 I Auto. 48-734 CHICAGO How About Your Red Winter Berries? We Have Them in Quantity at $4.00 per case. The other fellow may take your order, but it is a 9 to 1 shot that we will fill it. Also Everything in Cut Flowers and Greens. See our adv. in last week's issue. J. B. DESNUD CO. 160 North Wabash Ave., phnnoc ' I" D. Central 3155 rnones f Automatic 44-389 CHICAGO 'LTJLUO.^^^Dilln WH9LESALE GDRWEDS ?f CUT FL9WEDS^^ PLANTS f LlZM«176K.MictAi^aA"Ave. CKiG^^o Detroit. HOLIDAY BUSINESS UKCEKTAIN. Active preparations for tlie ap- proacliing Cliristmas trade now en- gage tlie attention of the florists, few of wJiom are otlierwise busy. There is a distinct diminution, in trade in all its branches, except with those few who may be favored with some fu- neral work. Those dealers who opti- mistically view the present commercial inactivity in most lines claim that the florists will not suffer with the others when the time comes to remember friends with floral tokens, and are ac- cordingly laying in a big supply of plants of seasonable kinds, and making up immense quantities of artificial effects to attract the Christmas buyers. Other florists again are buying cau- tiously, fearing to be caught with a surplus when the great event is over, and only then will it be known who in advance judged the situation right. NOTES. A large shipment of flowers from the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., in- tended for our trade exhibit, Monday, December 8, arrived the day following. This was unfortunate, but most of the local trade was able to see the stock, as it was kept staged at the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange and elicited much praise because of its meritorious character. The shipment included the new rose Ophelia, Sunburst, and the carnations Commodore, Benora, Glori- osa, Pocahontas, and Yellow Prince. All of the flowers kept in good condi- tion throughout the week, and the same Yellow Prince was shown to good advantage at the club meeting. Mon- day evening, December 15, when a vote of thanks was unanimously given the exhibitor. Similar action was taken in favor of Fred Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., whose exhibit of their new carnation Champion ap- peared at our trade show. Eugene and Paul Dailledouze, Brook- lyn, came here last Friday, to see the new Carnation Philadelphia Pink as grown at Thos. Browne's, the origi- nator, and Fred Breitmeyer, one of the disseminators, and also at Robert Klagge's, who is growing one house of the novelty. They were well pleased with the variety, and proved their con- fidence in it by leaving a large order for rooted cuttings, to be delivered at the earliest date possible. Recent shipments of the cut blooms of this variety made to Montreal. Que.. Lexington, Mass., Pittsburgh, Pa., Council Bluffs, la., and New York ar- rived in splendid condition, and the most favorable reports were received from those points as to its keeping qualities. J. F. S. Otlahoma City. DEPEESSION IN TRADE. The flower business is going through that depressed state, so well known to the trade, which always comes during the first half of December. There is a little something doing every day, how- ever, and, to a casual observer, it would seem that trade upon the whole this season is better than has been ex- perienced for several years. Christmas trees are already in evidence in the shopping district. One large grocery house is going heavily into the greens business for the holidays: among other things holly and mistletoe are adver- tised at 20 cents a pound, so they cer- tainly can not be accused of cutting prices. Single tuberoses grown in the open ill southern Texas come here in quite large quantities and prove very useful for many forms of flower ar- rangement. Stemmed in clusters and used in large designs they carry near- ly the same effect as does stephanotis. In fact, this single tuberose is far pref- erable to the double form for florists' use. NOTES. Under the plea of keeping down ex- penses, our city government has de- cided to get along without a superin- tendent of parks for another year. This office has been vacant for one 1220 The American Florist. Dec. 20. VAUGHAN'S XXX XMAS HOLLY Carload Shipments of Fresh Cut Stock arriving regularly and Now On Track at Chicago and New York We have for years maintained our XXX HoUy Branches the best in the western market. Our Holly breakers and packers have worked for us regularly for years under the supervision of our own travelers and agents and they know the quality our trade must have and they will get it for us if it is to be had. Everyone knows that seasons vary and fancy Holly in the best swamps cut over so closely that the standard cannot be maintained. While other shippers have sometimes handled in this market as choice Holly as VSU^hail'S XXX brand, ours has averaged the best one year with another for many sea- sons. Sometimes we are compelled to ask a few cents higher price than that of competition Holly such as commission stock, lightly packed, poor color and from very poor Holly groves, but the value of our stock, with its care in selection, its solid packing, is more than double that of the average commission stock that we have ever seen. Sample case, $5.00;- 3 case lots, $4.50 per case; larger lots 10 to 20 cents lower. Bouquet Green, Laurel Wreathing, Mistletoe, Winter Berries, Baskets, Ruscus, Immortelles and Statice. Write or Telegraph for latest prices. CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 31-33 Randolph Street. 43 Barclay Street. A PROMINENT CHICAGO FLORIST SAYS: "Give Me Raedlein's Baskets Every Time; They Always Seem To Satisfy My Customers Best." NUFF SAID. SEND FOR $5.00 OR $10.00 SAMPLE ASSORTMENT TODAY. 713 MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO, IIX. year and the authorities are quite sat- isfied that in saving a superintendent's salary tliey are pursuing an economical course. Two florist firms carried extensive advertisements In last Sunday's news- papers, calling particular attention to the prices of cut flowers and plants that would prevail for Christmas. American Beauty roses are quoted at $15 to $24 a dozen and other stock in proportion. A. L. Zersaw, who lives about two miles west of town, intends building greenhouses for the purpose of grow- ing cut flowers and plants. H. W. Johnson, who lives on the same route, will also probably build, but will com- bine flower and vegetable growing. The Stiles Co. has taken an extra store on Robinson street, which they will use as an annex during the holi- day rush. It will be used chiefly for the holly, mistletoe and other green material. Poinsettias have appeared in the store windows. President elect Wirth of the S. A. F., has appointed Geo. Stiles state vice- president for Oklahoma. Robt. Newcomb, representing Vaugh- an's Seed Store, Chicago, wa§ a recent caller. S. S. B. Westcliester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The annual meeting of this society was held in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., December 12, President Robt. Williamson in the chair. The follow- ing ofiicers were elected for the en- suing year : Robt. Williamson, pres- ident, re-elected; Adam Patterson, Sau- gatuck, Conn., vice-president; J. B. Mc- Ardle, Greenwich, Conn., secretary; W. J. Sealey, Port Chester, N. T., treas- urer; P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. T., secretary. A social is to be given by the society early in February, date and place to be announced later. The show committee's report on the re- cent exhibition proves it to have been a huge financial success. Reports by the secretary and the treasurer show A.L Randall Co. Wholesale Florists 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. the society to be in excellent standing. A unanimous vote of thanks was ac- corded Wm. Morrow for his excellent paper on "Grape Culture Under Glass." Mr. De Viver, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., gave a descriptive account of the new rhododendron disease. Short addresses were delivered by Chas. H. Totty and M. C. Ebel, both of Madison, N. J. Mr. Totty had on view the new rose Prince B. C. de Arenberg, which cer- tainly looks a winner. Owen A. Hunwick, Sec'y. Richmond, Va.— The Virginia State Horticultural Society will meet here in January in conjunction with the farmers' institute of the state. I9I3- The American Florist. 1221 KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 163-165 N. Wabash Avenue, L. D. Phone 466 CHICAGO I^ O S £> S White and Pink Killarneyaml Richmond Roses, Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go. Princeton, III. DonimickE.Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write for Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ""^fS^^ ^'^' Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond, Ind. Preparer of natural foliages. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone. Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Gut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing r CKwWERS". SHIPPERS ' 'CUTFLOWEI^C" ^^ 184 NO. WABASH AyE;*-V# Mention the American Florist when writing J.a.BUDL©NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS -, , A Specialty GrOWCr Of CUT FLOWERS Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO And All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGBST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER. HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. L. D. Tbones Central 1978 and 1977. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L. D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeFIo¥erMM'ltet>J Chicago, Dec. 17. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials 10 00@12 00 36 in 9 00 30-in 8 00 24 in 7 00 Per 100 Killarney 6 00@25 00 " White Killarney 6 00(835 00 " Richmond 6 00@2S 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 6 TX)@25 00 Radiance 6 00@25 00 '• Rhea Reid 5 00@25 00 My Maryland 6 00@25 00 " Melody 6 00@25 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00@23 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 6 00@25 00 •• Milady 6 00@25 00 Lady Hillingdon 6 00@25 00 " Sunburst 6 00@25 00 Cattleyas per doz., $12.00 Paper Whites 3 00@ 4 00 Gardenias per doz., $6.00 Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Sweet Peas 1 00® 1 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets 1 00@ 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 2 00 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000. S 00@6 00 PlumosusStrings..each, S0@ 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sorengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Peovidence, R. I.— The Westminster Greenhouses sustained a loss of $1,000 when a large tree was blown down in a recent windstorm, falling across the glass and ruining a large number of azaleas and other plants. Joseph Ziska 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Win Designs and Wiiolisals Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy American Beanty, Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. AH orders given prompt attention. Try ns. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS All telegrrapb and telephone orders ffiven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writinp HOERBER BROS. SSSft cm Flowers Telephone Randol[!< 27S8. Greenhouses: PES PLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 1222 The Amer ica n Fl orist. Dec. 20, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists*^ Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS B?ti,YD'&es, ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies aid ETerytliiJig In season always on lianJ Write, wire or see us for Xmas Stock WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. OUTLOOK FOR HOLIDAYS GOOD. Business the past week has been all that was expected for the season. Holi- day preparations are the features. The department stores with their lavishly decorated windows and immense stocks appear to be attracting the people. Some early orders from the regular customers are booked, but nothing much is expected before the latter part of the week. The weather has been mild and favorable and indications point to a full stock in almost all lines. Roses of all kinds have been fairly plentiful with prices reasonable. Mrs. Ward appears to be a favorite with many customers who order it by name. Sunburst is another yellow which would sell well, as it is a good color and a splendid keeper, but for some reason about 50 per cent of the stems are crooked and this is a great handi- cap. Very good stock of My Mary- land is seen and the Killarneys, both colors, are seen in splendid form. American Beauty are also plentiful. Carnations are now quite a factor. They are selling well. The quality of the flowers offered is excellent. Snap- dragon is expected to bloom out rap- Idly the next week. Various excuses explain the scarcity of the past two weeks, but a visit to the houses would no doubt find the paints full of flow- ers. Easter lilies are having their in- nings and there will be an abundance for the holidays, also liy of the valley, gardenias and violets are fully equal to the demand. Cattleyas are held high, 60 cents being asked with the "don't- care-whether-you-buy-or-not" air. There appears to be plenty in sight for Christmas. The plant men have been having an unusually busy time. Dozens of men from out of town are seen every day making the rounds of the growers, selecting blooming and foli- age plants. The weather has been very favorable for shipping, there hav- ing been no danger from frost so far. Paper White narcissus has been very plentiful, selling as low as $10 a thou- sand. Not much for the grower in this. GUST. RUSCH & CO Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1246. 448 Mil- waukee ! P.O. Bex 206. fSi. Mllwaukee,Wls, MO Good fresh Sphagnum Moss,. burlapped, free from dirt. 1 bale, $1.50 per bale; 5 bales, $1.25 per bale; 10 bales. $1.15 per bale. Fancy Ferns $2.00perlC00 Green and Brown Galax $1.25 per 1000» Green Leucothoe 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000 Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Cj. m^ ■ I IC^ Wm lk.1 Wholesale Florist, • A* iVUIinrNf 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Hover M^rKeU Philadelphia, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 40 00@SO 00 first 16 00@25 00 •■ Brides and Maids 4 00(312 00 Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00@12 00 " Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 3 00@ 6 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 CO Gardenias per doz., 2 00@ 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00@ 2 00 Snapdrae-ons 4 00@ 8 00 Violets, single and double 75@ 1 00 .\sparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburgh, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40 00 fancy 30 00 extra 20 00 No.l 12 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 '■ Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@ 8 00 ■■ Lady Alice Stanley 5 00@I5 00 Yellow Daisies 1 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Double Violets 75@ 1 (0 Narcissus Paper White 3 00 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Smilax Adiantum 1 ( Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch. Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Stevia White Lilac per bunch, $1.50 Milwaukee, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per dot., 8 00@12 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 8 00@2S 00 ■• Richmond 15 00@2S 00 " Ward 10 00@25 00 " Taft 10 00@25 00 " Sunburst 10 00@25 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 15 00(g35 00 Carnations 6 00@12 00 Lilies 2 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asparagus per string, 50 Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, common per iOOO, $2 50 15 00 125 1 50 RI6E BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on *he market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BEKNIJVG Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, .$1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. NOTES. Emil F. Leiker, the successful car- nation grower of Lansdowne, is branching out and has purchased twentj' acres of land at South and Academy avenues. Glenalden, where he will erect several large up-to-date houses; also a fine dwelling. The whole operation represents an expenditure of some .$30,000. Berger Brothers' central market is a busy place these days. Christmas greens, boxwood and holly have been added to the stock and are handled in large quantities. A splendid stock of roses, carnations and violets are In- sight for the holidays. The H. A. Dreer Co. has had a splen- did run on decorative plants for the- r9^3 The American Florist. 1223 r OFFER YOUR CUSTOMERS SOMETHING NEW IRISH FIRE FLAME, A Splendid New Yellow Rose BOUVARDIA I SNAPDRAGON In three colors: Red, pink and some white I Extra well ^own stock mostly pink and yellow i THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts., GARDENIAS A good supply of excellent nowers Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by floffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Valley always. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE CARNEY COMPANY Wholesale Florists Fine roses in quantity at all times Consignments solicited PITTSBURGH, - - PA. holidays. Cocos, Plieonix Roebelenii and varigated pineapple have been good sellers. All kinds of fancy mar- antas and other foliage plants have been much in demand. The Leo Niessen Co. has handled an immense quantity of boxwood. This ftrm looks forward to a record-break- ing Christmas business, having a much larger stock in all lines than ever be- fore. The M. Rice Co. claims to have an unexcelled service for last-minute or- ders. It is astonishing how quickly things are done by this progressive house. Godfrey Aschmann is getting wagon loads away daily. Autos of both ex- press companies are coming and going hourly to keep the packing shed clear. The Colflesh Brothers have been making a hit with the Giatrasi fern, which they find a good seller. K. Des Moines, la. James Wilson's bowling team, rep- resenting the Wilson Floral Co., and consisting of himself, J. Wilson, Jr., H. A. Wilson and two of the greenhouse' employes, are making a very credit- able showing in the Boosters' League and at last reports were well in the lead. Lozier, the Florist, is running page advertisements in the local daily papers and as a result is doing a splendid business at his East Sixth sirppt stors The Iowa Floral Co. is preparing to move into a new building at 209-11 Walnut street, which it will occupy while the present quarters are being remodeled. Mrs. Bebinger has opened a store in the Savoy Hotel under the name of the Savoy Flower Shop. P- Newbukyport, Mass.^-J. J. Comley is having the unsightly signs removed near his place of business and has planted tulips in their place. He plans further improvements in the way of the city beautiful with the advent of spring. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Klllarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, Lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids 226 Devonshire Street, : BOSTON, MASS. VlioMe HoverMM'KeU Buffalo, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00@50 00 fancy 30 00@35 00 extra 20 00@25 00 No. 1 12 00@15 00 No.2 5 00@ 8 00 Pink Killarney 3 00@10 00 • White Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 4 00@10 00 Aaron Ward 4 00@ 6 00 Killarney Queen 4 00@ 8 00 " Hillingdon 3 0n@ 6 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 •' Bonsilene 3 00@ 4 00 " Sairano 3 00@ 4 00 " Richmond 4 00@10 00 ■' Milady 4 00@12 00 Snapdragon 3 00@ 4 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Violets 75@ 1 00 White Violets 1 00® 1 25 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Adiantura 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. S2 00 Stevia 1 00® 1 25 Romans 3 00 Boston, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, best 30 00@50 00 medium 20 00@25 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 6 00@ 8 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 4 00® 8 00 " Double White Killarney... 10 00@12 00 Killarney Queen Special... 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 10 00@12 00 " Sunburst, Special 6 00® 8 00 •• Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Cardinal 2 00®10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 ■• MyMaryland 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00 Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 SweetPeas 35® 50 Cincinnati. Dec. 17. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$l 00@$12 00 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid 4 00@15 00 '■ Killarney 4 00@15 00 " MyMaryland 4 00®15 00 " Perle 4 00@15 00 " Richmond 4 00®15 00 " Taft 4 00@15 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 S0@1S 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Carnations 6 00@10 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 1 50 Narcissus 4 00 Orchids $9.00@$12.00 per doz. Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3 00 Stevia 25c@35c per bunch Sweet Peas 1 00 Poinsettias IS 00@25 00 HEADQUARTER^ ■^.^t\N YORK Give Ih a Trial Wt Can HPieast Tan. A Roses, Carnations and all kincte of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. UfU C i^ACTlUG nn Wholeraia WM. r. KAollNb liU. ^°^y^'' Florists* Supplies and Wire Designs. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MeCALLUM CO., ClCTeland.Oliio Pittsburgh, Pa. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CBRYSANTflEMDMS In All Grades. Orciiids, Roses, Violeis, Carnations, Clioice Valley 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-30 Third Ave. East, CINCINNA'n, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFloilst Oonsidiunents Solicited Complete Stock of Florists' Greens and SnppUrs St. Louis, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 MyMaryland 2 00® 6 00 White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 Aaron Ward 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 SO® 3 00 Valley... 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu..35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax perlOOO, 1.25 L224: The American Florist. Dec. 20, Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK NOW READY Holunann's Lily of the Valley, Sample cases, per 1000 $ 16.00 Lil. Giganteum, 7 9 inch. 300 per case 18.00 810 inch. 225 " " 20.00 JOHINT l^OUNO Cattleyas, Gardenias, Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses. I wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, will receive my personal attention. CHOICEST STOCK IN AMERICA. ss \sr&^^ JSt:., WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. I«E>VP' 'VOIiK: New York. USUAL DULLNESS BEFORE HOLTDAXS. For a number of years we have no- ticed that about two weeks before Christmas there has been a marked dullness in the cut-flower business. This year is no exception to the rule and it gives the pessimists another oppor- tunity to saj' that they never have seen business so poor and to make dire pre- dictions relative to the Christmas trade. Now, we will agree that most of these men are conscientious in their belief, but some of them do not remember dis- tinctly all the dull seasons of the past, while others, we are inclined to think, are too apt to look on the dark side. It is true th^t the past week was quite dull, but it might have been worse. Buying was very light but there was a correspondingly light supply. While there are yet chrysanthemums on the market, and probably will be till after Christmas, they are no longer leading factors. The best or- chids (cattleyas) have sold at from 60 cents to 7.5 cents a flower wholesale. Special stock of the newer varieties of roses has been wholesaling at what we consider high prices. Special American Beauty roses have held up well to 40 cents each. Carnations have fallen off in price somewhat. If there can be said to be a surplus of anything it is in white stock. White carnations, lil- ies, lily of the valley. Paper White narcissus, and stevia all seem to be plentiful and cut hyacinths are now ar- riving. There is a considerable stock of cut poinsettias on the market and the flowers are good, but being a little too early, they move slowly. Monday. December 15.— There is lit- tle change in the condition of the market over that of the past week. A fair supply of stock is arriving; the weather is clear and favorable for the growers, and there are now indications of a plentiful supply of cut flowers for Christmas. NOTES. Paul Meconi. the wholesaler of the ground floor of the Coogan building, is handling a particularly fine line of orchids and gardenias from Thos. Young. Jr.'s Beechwood Heights Nur- sery, Bound Brook, N. J. He also car- ries a fine stock of other flowers, and is one of the hardest workers in the wholesale district, with the possible exception of his faithful little wife, who is his bookkeeper. Robert Whitaker, who for some time has had the cut flower concession in the Hotel McAlpin. has recently se- cured, near the main entrance, a much better location. "Bob" understands the business and is clever and capa- ble. He was the florist for the Cafe Martine, which was recently demol- ished to make way for another sky- scraper. Geo. W. Peters, of Geo. Peters & ■^ins. extensive carnation growers of Hempstead, L. I., was married to a charming young lady, December 9, and went to Washington, D. C, and other southern points on a wedding trip. He is the salesman for the firm, in the rooms of the New York Cut Flower Co., and during his absence his busi- ness was well taken care of by Dutcher & Son. Henry L. Bantleman. who for the past 2o years has conducted a retail store at 1875 Amsterdam avenue, now divides his time between this city and his range and nursery at Yonkers. Call- ing on him recently we found him and his estimable wife and assistants busy and cheerful and preparing for Christ- mas. At the store of the Van Praag Flo- rist Co., 4 West Fortieth street, we re- cently noted a verj^ fine stock of the rose Mrs. Charles Russell as well as other good varieties. A. Van Praag is a discriminating buyer and his firm has a select line of customers. James Co->de has recently had new and attractive signs placed on his store. In addition to cut flowers he is now handling a considerable stock of plants. He has been a hard worker in the wholesale business and deserves to suc- ceed. Miss Conkling, bookkeeper for H. E. Froment. has been ill during the past week and the veteran Mr. Froment has been very busy looking after his large stock of roses as well as bookkeeping, but fortunately he knows how to do it. A. Ranch, a metal worker, of .302 Seventh avenue, is now pushing the manufacture of "tins" for baskets from tin, zinc or copper, and also vases that it is believed will be a good substitute for the fibre vases. Herbert Jackson, formerly with Wal- ter Siebrecht. Inc., is now with L. B. Nason, 116 West Twenty-eighth street, who is now handling a fine stock of roses from his firm's range, Murray Hill. N. J. John Young is now handling fine stock of the new roses Prince E. C. de Arenberg and Dady Anne Barrodell, as well as other novelties from the range of S. J. Renter & Son, Inc., Westerly, R. I. C. A. Ladiges. 17f>2 Amsterdam ave- nue, is one of the progressive retailers of the uptown-section and has recently filled large orders. TVilliam Kessler, the plantsman of Twenty-eighth street, reports good prospects for the plant trade. A. F. F. Boston. CHELSTjrAS PROSPECTS FINE. Business is good in all lines and everyone anticipates an exceptional holiday trade, consequently wholesal- ers and retailers are wearing a satis- fied look after a rather quiet auturnn. Store windows are radiant with poin- settias, ardisias, begonias, cyclamens and azaleas. Partridge berries, ruscus, laurel, holly and cone wreaths are prominent as usual. Roses are scarce and selling well. Mrs. Charles Rus- sell is showing up very prominently and seems to be in a class by itself in regard to color and size. Carna- tions are in good demand. Violets are scarce and not up to the usual quality, owing to the dull, warm weather, which has had a tendency to make the plants grow more to foli- age than flower. Sweet peas are com- ing in freely and the supply and de- mand are on an even keel. Lily of the valley is in good supply. Chrysan- themums have about reached the end of the trail. Whitmani sprays are be- ing used quite extensively for funeral work. At the annual meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club, December 16, officers were elected, as follows : W. J. Kennedy, president;' H. H. Bartsch, vice-president; W. N. Craig, secretary; Peter Fisher, treasurer. Executive committee : Peter M. Miller, W. J. Collins, Wm. C. Rust, James Wheeler and George Anderson. The Wm. W. Edgar Co., Waverly, has a fine assortment of azaleas, in- cluding some new varieties which are being forced for the first time. This firm has the usual supply of well- grown cyclamens, poinsettias and be- gonias. The Welch Bros. Co. is showing a splendid assortment of holiday sup- plies and their roses, carnations, or- chids, lily of the valley and miscel- laneous cut flowers are right on time and of the usual high quality. Penn's store on Bromfield street is well stocked, ready for the rush and everything is tastefully arranged. They report business satisfactory and are looking forward to a big holiday trade. The New England Rose Conserva- tories, Exeter, N. H,, are sending in a new dark red rose they call Black Beauty, which is' attracting consid- erable attention, owing to its unusual color. Thomas Roland, Nahant, is sending in some well colored oranges and ar- disias. He has a well flowered lot of Cypripedium insigne. Erica Me- lanthera is also very fine. E. rp^j- The American Florist. 1225 M. RICE CO. E - THE SUPPLY HOUSE That Never Disappoints Rush Orders SHIPPED on Receipt. 1220 Race Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA- PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Mcehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS _ _ 117 West 28th street, NEW YORK ^'*''^ ^ Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Evervthinc in supplies. '''»., EstabUshed 1878 106 West 28ih Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for the celebrated Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and KlUamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. Consinnments sohcited. Open at 6 a. m. every morninK. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as selecting the best flowers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years we have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, which we will cheerfully furnish upon application. We desire a few more shippers and if you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. J Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. aUTTMAI>r, President. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Sonare. 18 Years Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Scbenck Traendly & Schcnck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Shiiiper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. L. B. Nason Wholesale Florist 116 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CIIY Phone 2315 Madison Sq. Large Double VIOLETS F. R. SNYDER, Violet Grower, RHINEBECK, N. Y. If you want to prosper you need help. Give us a call for Xmas. James Coy le WHOLESALE FLORIST 101 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 20 years experience in this line. Consignments will receive prompt attention. Mention the American Florist tohen writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK cnr Telephone: 3864 Madison Sqoare Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ''t^i^ Mad. Sq. 133 W. 28ih St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. VlioMe Hover MM'KeU New York, Dec. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00@50 00 extra and fancy... 25 00@30 00 No.l andNo. 2... 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer, special IS 00@20 00 extra... S 00@10 00 ■• N0.I&N0.2 3 00® 5 00 ■■ White Killarney 1 00® 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland. . . special 8 00@10 00 extra 3 00® 5 00 No.l andNo. 2.. 1 00® 1 SO Queen, special.. 6 00@10 00 '■ Hillingdon, Aaron Ward .. 1 CO® 8 00 •■ Richmond 1 00@10 00 " Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00®15 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 75 00 inferior grades. 35 00@50 00 Lilies, Longifiorum and Harrisii.. 8 00®10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 25® 1 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings. 75® 1 00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches. 75c@$1.00 Carnations 2 SO® 4 00 Violets 40@ 50 Gardenias.... per doz.. $1.00@$4.00 Stevia per bunch. .10® .25 Poinsettias, cut per doz.. 3.C0 HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PUNTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the A.merioan Florist when wriUng N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Coosan Bldg.,6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New Tork Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock erery morninEr. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisinff. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist whan writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT BVERaRBBWS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the Am.erican Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 Stone St., Rochester, N,Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 1226 The American Florist. Dec. 20, Pittsburgh. PRICES LOWER. This city lias experienced some spring-lilie weather for the past few days. The sun is shining very bright- ly, which means that we will probably have a larger stock of flowers very soon. Prices are already dropping and it is believed will remain so until Christmas week. There are roses and carnations a-plenty now, much the re- verse of the near past. As to Rich- mond roses, which are always in big demand at the holiday time, we cannot predict anything as a certainty, but think that they will be a trifle scarcer than in other years. Carnations are expected in quantity. Roses will run from 4 cents up to 25 cents for the longest stems. There will be plenty of violets also. The wholesalers are still busy with Christmas material and our retailers are working Sundays and nights in order to get stock made up for Christmas, mainly because of the late arrival of most of the shipments of boxwood from Virginia. Lilies, stevia and the medium lengths of American Beauty roses are short of the demand. The outlook for Christ- mas is that everything will be in in quantity except for the last items, which are expected in short supply. There will be plenty of special Amer- ican Beauty, enough to supply all de- mands. There is a marked scarcity in ground pine and mistletoe, which are bringing top-notch prices. Holly is also very scarce this year and there could be much more laurel used also. It looks like a famine in all this line of goods for this year. NOTES. Henry Klunders, who was connected with the firm of Randolph & Mc- Clements a few years ago, and who has since then been in the trade in Chicago, is now manager of the Art Floral and Decorating Co., Toledo, O. Mr. Klunders has many friends in this city who will be glad to learn that he is now a little nearer to them. Fred Reiglemier is seen on our down- town streets quite frequently with his truck, which bears the slogan : "We give the earth with every plant." He has just completed the Pitt Theater decoration. M. C. King, correcting an item in last week's issue, formerly with the A. W. Smith Co., this city, is assisting the James Eadie Co., Cleveland, C, through their rush. Frank J. Farney of the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, is in town on his home- ward stretch, at the end of which he expects to take a rest of a few weeks. Ross E. Adgate, agent for the Mc- Callum Co., is in for the Christmas rush, and will start out on the road again with the new year. Jos. Jones, our big nursery man, has gone into the Christmas goods busi- ness to a large extent, and is showing a fine lot of wreaths, etc. David B. Hill, the Fifth avenue flor- ist, has placed a new refrigerator case at his stand in the M. H. Bash build- ing. The Lamborn Floral Co., of Alli- ance, O., has resumed winter ship- ments of roses to the McCallum Co. A fine lot of long stemmed Rich- mond roses are seen daily at the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co. J- The Meyer Green SILK ALINE ElmhurstjUl. The Hoskin Floral Co. is building three new houses, one 27x275 feet and two 25x150 feet. Ernest Weiss, one of the promismg young men in the trade here, passed his twenty-seventh mile stone on De- -cember 18. W. A. A. Used by Retail Florists for mossing funeral designs by growers for stringing bmilax and Asparagus, as it will not fade or rot in the greenhouse. The MEYER SttKAUNE was the first green thread to be intro- duced among Florists and Growers. It is handled by the best houses every- where, but it should be ordered by name — MEYER'S Silkaline— to be sure of petting the genuine article. Do not accept substitutes. tyins bunches, etc.. is The Only Article That Should be Used If your jobber cannot supply you. order direct of the manufacturers. Price for any size or color. $1.25 per lb. >izes; "F" fine, ■'FF" medium and "FFF" coarse. Silkaline also is made ip all leading colors, as Vio- let, for bunching violets, and also for tying fancy boxes. Do Not Take Aoy Fake Green Thread. Use the GeimiDe Silkaline and Get More Thread and Less Wood. JOHN C. MEYER THREAD CO., nSSeS: Lowell, Mass Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, WEEK Ol!' DECEMBER S. The supply has been good this week and the demand fair. Business is still on the gain. Funeral work keeps up well and the florists are doing gome house decorating for Christmas and weddings. With all the fine stock of Killarney and My Maryland roses that are on the market the retailer is will- ing to tackle any kind of decorating. There is a large supply of Paper Whites, Chinese lilies, carnations and centaureas. The chrysanthemums are fading away slowly and also the field roses. The supply of orchids is large, as is the demand. There is not the call for violets as tliere usually is. The supply is very large and the street venders are almost giving them away. NOTES. Montebello was the center of attrac- tion Sunday as the Horticultural So- ciety held its picnic there. About 50 members were present to enjoy the out- ing. Luncheon was served on the porch of the bungalow of Chas. Winsel's place and all did justice to the good things provided. After consuming all the wet and dry stuff the happy crowd made calls on their brother florists and nur- serymen. Including Howard & Smith, H. N. Gage, Dieterich & Turner, Chas. Winsel and Harry Bailey. Henry Kunst. gardener for W. G. Kerckhoff, invited the boys to his ranch. This place took them all by surprise, as only two years ago it was a bare alfalfa patch; now it has drives, a large lake with all kinds of aquatic plants, a Krove of cedars, more than four hun- dred fruit trees, grape vines, roses and shrubs. It is easy to believe that Mr. Kunst has wasted no time since taking charge of the place. Mr. Turner of the firm of Dieterich find Turner had a narrow escape from death Sunday. While making the turn to go to his place in Montebello from the main boulevard he lost control of his automobile and ran into a tele- phone post, thus stopping the machine and throwing Mr. Turner and his two Japanese boys out and doing consid- erable damage to the machine. The American Florist on Main street will be convenient for guests at the new hotel being built across the street. This is the New Hotel Rosslyn and will be one of the largest and best ho- tels in the west. The Board of. Trade has taken pos- session of the Poultry Breeders' and Supply House on Spring street as a result of bankruptcy. The Germain Seed and Plant Co. has received a large shipment of lily of the valley pips. H. N. Gage has a fine lot of azaleas that he is forcing for Christmas. M. PASADENA. Calif. — The annual spring flower show of the Pasadena Horticul- tural Society will be held April 9-11. ^P Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagcrer | Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, 'Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tll St.. bet. 6th & 7tb Aves., ||ai|i Ytrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ""»" ' •' " Mention the American Florist when writing WILD SMILSX BEST QUALITY Send your orders to Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. Shipper to the Particular Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Any quantity, prompt shipment. $2.50 per case Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Moss Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Evenrthin^ in Southern Evergreens EVERGREEN, ALABAMA. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX Any quantity. Prompt shipment. $2.50 per ease. Natural and Perpetuated Sheet Mosses. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Sphagnum Moss 12 Bbl. Bale, $4.00 A liberal discount on all lots of 10 to 50 bales. PRINCESS PINE $6.00 per Hundred. JAMES DAY, Milford,N.H. Mention the A merican Florist when writing Holly Wreaths Ready Made Per 100 Per 100 10 in. single. $10.00: 10 in. double, $12.00. 12 in. single, 12.00; 12 in. double, 14.00. SAM YOUNG, Spring, Tex. Mention the American Florist when wriHng ^9^3- The American Florist. 1227 The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ( S. A. F. & O. H. ) IRWIN BERTERMANN, Pres., Indianapolis, Ind. W. F. GUDE, Vlce-Pres., Washington, D. C W. L. ROCK, Treas., Kansas City, Mo. DIRECTORS: Ernest Wlenhoeber, A. B. Cartedge, Fred. H. Melnhardt, Philip Breitmeyer George Asmus, J. A. Valentine, John Bertermann, Henry Penn. Mutual Discounts 20' i . I'rovisions for Guaranteed Accounts. Write to ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, 153 Bates St., Detroit, Mich. Our list is srowiuff steadily, so is the Telegraph Business. Add Your Name to This List. Akron. Ohio, 20 South Main St H. Ueepe's Sons Albany. N. Y., 40 & 42 Maiden Lane Danker, Fred A. Albany, N. Y The Rosai-y l'"Iovver Shop Anderson, S. C .\ndersou Floral Co. Atlantic City, N. J, 1505 Pacific Ave Beilce, Geo. H. Atlantic City. N. J Edwards Floral Hall Co. Atlanta. Ga Dabl Co., C. A. Augusta, Ga Stulb's Nursery Austin. Mlon Kinsman, A. N. Baltimore, Md., 509 N. Charles St Pierce & Co. Bay City, Mich., S25 Park Ave Boebrlnger Bros. Bloomingtoii, 111.. 318 N. Main St Washburn, A. & Sons Boston, Mass.. 342 Doylston St Carbone, Philip L. Boston. Mass.. 43 BromBeld St Penn, Henry Boston, Mass.. 143 Tremont St Wax Brothers Brooklyn, X. Y., 272 Fulton St. and 7 Clinton St Phillips, John V. Buffalo, N. Y.. 441) Main St S. A. Anderson Buffalo, N. Y.. 304 Main St Palmer, W. J. & Son ■Calgary, Alberta, Canada A. M. TBrrlU, Ltd. Cedar Falls, lo^^a Bancroft, Joseph & Sons Cedar Kapids. la Kramer, J. N. & Son Charleston, W. Va., 19 Capital St Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Co. •Charleston. W. Va Winter Floral Co., (H. F. Winter) Chicago, 111., 25 E. .Madison St Lange, A. Chicago, 111.. 854 N. State St Neiglick, Charles T. Chicago. 111.. 2132-2134 Michigan Ave Samuelson Chicago. 111.. 2223 W. Madison St Schiller, The Florist Chicago. 111.. 31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J. Chicago. 111., 22 E. Elm St Welnhoeber Co., Ernst Cincinnati, O., 1.38 E. 4th St Baer, Julius Cincinnati. O., l.TO E. 4th St Hardesty, T. W. & Co. •Cincinnati, 0., 532 Race St..'; B. G. Hill Floral Co. Cleveland. O Gasser Co., J. M. Cleveland, O., 5523 Euclid Ave Graham, A. & Son Cleveland, 0., 1284 and 1308 Euclid Ave The Jones Russell Co. Cleveland, 0.. 1836 W. 25th St Knoble Bros. Colorado Springs. Colo Crump, Frank P. Colorado Springs, Colo Pike's Peak Flora] Co. ■Corsicana. Texas Holm, Alfred ■Conneil Bluffs, la., 321 Broadway Wilcox, J. F. & Sons Danville. Ill Smith, F. B. & Sons Dayton, 0., 112 S. Main St Heiss Company Defiance. O Winterich, Christ Denver, Colo.. 1643 Broadway The Park Floral Co. Des Moine§, la Wilson. J. S.. Floral Co. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. & Broadway Ereitmeyer's Sons, John Detroit. Mich., Newland and Gratiot Aves Plumb, Charles H. Dubuque. la Harketts Floral Co. The ■Bdwardsville, 111., 1308 St. Louis St J. F. Ammann Co. El Paso. Texas. Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. Evnnsvllle. Ind." ."522 Main St Blackman Floral Co.. The Wm. "Evanston. 111., 602 Davis St Wciland, M. Fargo. N. D Smedley & Co. Fayetteville, Ark., 18 W. Center St The Southwestern Seed Co. Florence, S. C The Palmetto Nurseries, De Witt House iFond Du Lac, Wis., 414 Linden St Haentze Co. Port Smith. Ark., 11 N. 8th St Brockman's Flower Shop Fort Worth. Texas McAdam, J. B. Galesburg. Ill Pillsbury, I. L. Grand Rapids. Mich,, Monroe and Division Aves Smith. Henry 'Greenfield. Mass Richards, E. A. Greenshurg, Pa., 200 N. Main St Thomas, Joseph 'Harrlsburg, Pa., 313 Market St Mr. Charles Schmidt Hartford, Conn Coombs, John F. Highland Park. Ill Highland Park Greenhouses Hoboken, N. J., 113 Hudson St., near docks oJ all Ocean Steamers , Grulich, J. & Sons Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Massachusetts Ave Bertermann Bros. Co. Indianapolis, Ind., 225 N. Penna. St B. G. Hill Floral Co. Indianapolis, Ind., 1610-1620 N. Illinois St. . Wlegand's Sons Company, A. JoUet, III., Hobbs Bldg Labo, Joseph Kalamazoo. Mich., 141 S. Burdick St Van Bochove & Bro. Kansas City, Mo., 913 Grand Ave Murray, Samuel Kansas City. Mo., 1116 Walnut St Rock, W. L.. Flower Co. Knoxville, Tenn "Home of Flowers," Charles L. Baum Kokomo, Ind Coles, W. W. Lansing. Mich., 624 N. Capitol Ave Blsslnger, John A. Lexington. Ky. , 123 B. eth St Keller. John A. Lincoln. Neb.. 1338 O St Frey & Frey, Florists Xlttle Rock, Ark., 521 Main St. Tipton & Hurst London, Ont., Canada Gammage, J. & Sons Louisville, Kv., Masonic Temple Baumer. August R. Louisville. Ky., 550 S. 4th Ave Schulz. Jacob Compare dues from $1.00 to $5.00 annually with other methods of obtaining results. Can you afford not to receive orders ■from the above members whose Telegraph Business is estimated over $500,000 annually? Guarantee orders to your customers. It will bring results. Lowell, Mass., S Merrimack Square Morse & Beals Macon, Georgia idle Hour Nurseries Mankato, Minn Wlndmlller Co., The Milwaukee, Wis., 34a 3rd St Edletseu-Leldiger Co. Mlhvaukee, Wis McKenney & Comiiany, M. A. Minneapolis, Minn., 34 S. Oth St.. 032 Nicollet Ave. and Radlsson Hotel Whitted Floral Co., Miss H. B. Whitted Mobile, Ala Minge Floral Co., The Moutgomery, Ala., 116 Dexler Ave Rosemont Gardens Mt. Clemens. Mich Von Boeselager, August Mt. Vernon, N. Y., 25 S. 4th Ave Dummett, Arthnr Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Company Newark, O Duerr, Chas. A. New Castle, Pa., North Mercer St Butz Bros. New Haven, Conn., 1026 Chapel St Champion & Co., J. N. New London, Conn Renter's New Orleans, La., 3442 St. Charles St Avenue Floral Co., The New Orleans, La., 121 Baroune St Eble, Charles New Orleans, La Metaire Ridge Nursery Co. New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. & 44th St Dards, Chas. A. New York, N. Y., 611 Madison Ave., cor. 58th St Myer, The Florist New York, N. Y., 427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son New York, N. Y., 22 W. 59th St Schling, Mai New York, N. Y., 1153 Broadway Small, J. H. & Sons New York, N. Y., 761 Fifth Ave Stumpp, Geo. M. Norfolk. Va., Colonial Theatre Bldg Grandy, The Florist Northampton, Mass Field, H. W. Norwich, Conn Renter's Oklahoma City, Okla Stiles Co.. The Omaha, Neb., 1519 Farnam St Henderson, Lewis Omaha, Neb Hess & Swoboda Owosso. Mich Owosso Floral Co., Thiemann, Hermann Palm Beach, Fla., Hotel Royal Poinciana Poster & Foster Parkersburg. w. Va Dudley & Sons, J. W. Pasadena, Cal., 13 B. Colorado St The Orchid Piissaic, N. J.. 85 Broadway Sceery, Ed. Paterson, N. J Sceery, Edward Philadelphia, Pa., 1800 Chestnut St The London Flower Shop Philadelphia, Pa.. 1514 Chestnut St Pennock Bros. Phoenix. Ariz., Cretus Way & Washington St Donofrio's Floral Dept. Pittsburgh, Pa., 5936 Penn Ave Randolph & McClements Plttsfield, Mass.. 40 Penn St The Flower Shop Portland, Ore., 133 6th St Tonsetb Floral Co. Poughkeepsie, N. Y Saltford Flower Shop Quincy, 111 Gentemann Bros. Racine, Wis., B04 Wisconsin St Mrs. J. T. HlnchcUffe Richmond, Va., 109 E. Broad St The Hammond Company, Inc. Rochester, N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave Keller & Sons Rockford. Ill Bnckbee, H. W. Rockville Centre, N. Y Clarence R. Ankers Saginaw, Mich., 117 S. Jefferson Ave Grohman, The Florist San Francisco, Cal., 123-125 Kearny St Pellicano, Rossi & Co. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Lake & Nelson Aves.T. J. Totten, Inc., Florists Seranton, Pa Clark, G. R. Seattle, Wash., 1534 Second Ave Hollywood Gardens Sedalia. Mo Archias Floral Co. Sheboygan. Wis., 625 N. 8th St Mathewson, J. B. Sioux City, la Rennlson Company, J. 0. Sioux City, la., 405 Douglas St Rocklln & Lehman Spokane, Wash.. 11 Post St Hoyt Bros. Co. Springfield, Mass., 378 Main St Aitken, Mark St. Joseph, Mo Stuppy Floral Co. St. Louis, Mo. . 7th & Washington Ave Grimm & Gorly St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave Melnhardt, Fred A. St. Louis, Mo., 4326-28 Olive St Weber, Fred C. St. Louis, Mo., Boyle and Maryland Aves Weber, Fred H. St. Paul, Minn.. 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Tarrytown, N. Y Plerson Co., P. R. Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St Helnl, John G. & Son Toledo, 0., 336 Superior St Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Toledo, O., 2941 Cherry St Sudor, Mrs. B. TopeUa, Kans., 112 W. 8th Ave Mrs. Lord's Flower Room Toronto, Ont., 123 King St. W Dlllemuth, The Florist Toronto, Ont., 266 Yonge Street J. S. Simmons Washington, D. C, 1214 P St., N. W Gude Bros. Co. Washington, D. C, 14th and G Sts Small, J. H. & Sons Wheeling, W. Va Langhans, Arthnr Wichita, Kans., 145 N. Main St Mueller, Chas. P. Worcester. Mass. , 371-373 Main St Lange, H. P. A. Worcester, Mass., 3 Pleasant St Randall's Flower Shop Youngstown, O., 41 N. Phelps St Kay, Geo. W. Yonngstown, 0.. 11 S. Phelps St Walker, John Z,anesville, 0., 6 N. 5th St Imlay Company, The TRM DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen of the United States and Canada You need it Now for Names and Addresses Price $3.00, Postpaid. AMERICAN FLOSIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1228 The American Florist. Dec. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Where To Send Christmas Orders. The Entire product of mL|conse.r';,roM!:- 1 1 Oil '■!./. Mq slope has the. chioicesb Cut Flower') Ihai.lhe sFfordo. Orders bolh lar^c i and small j receive | careFu! | attention j HOFFMAN, BOSTON Autd Deliveru Service insures prompt deliverq. We have the Goods, ReHabihty and Quahty. You have tried us in the past, so Wire or Phone Your Xmas Orders to F. H, WEBER Boyle and Maryland, ST. LOUIS, MO. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Athens, Ga. — A large box of cut flowers, ready for delivery, was stolen from S. M. Cruce a short time ago. Mr. Cruce set the flowers on a tin box placed on the sidewalk for trash while he entered a nearby drug store. He was gone but a moment, but when he returned the flowers had disap- peared. HoLYOKE, Mass. — The Florists and Gardeners' Club of Holyoke and North- ampton elected the following officers at the annual meeting : D. J. Galli- van, Holyoke, president; Frank H. Barnard, Northampton, vice-president; James Whiting, of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, secretary-treas- urer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — J. H. Warner, commissioner of public utilities, is of- fering for sale plants, shrubs and trees from the city's nurseries at a low cost. He hopes In this way to make this department of the municipality self-supporting and at the same time awaken interest in practical horticul- ture. (9^3- The American Florist. 1229 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tne firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. rvE>BOI«IXJ® Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled vpith strictly fresh stock. Chicago. EstabUshed In 18S7. 'mSMi. nORiST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACnrnSS IN THE CITY IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Fhone Murray HiU 1440 and 1441. 8 East 33d street, Opposite the Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery of CUT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices for the Plain People. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mall, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for dellyery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegranh Deliv Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ™"|5?ck^°^^'' Mention the American Florist when writing Steamship Sailing's. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. December 23, Ryndam, Holland-America, 10 a, m. DecemlJer 24. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Vaderland, Red Star, 10 a. m. FROM BALTIMORE. Main, North Ger. Lloyd. Indian Prince, Prince. Asiatic Prince, Prince. Stratbclyde, Lloyd Brazileiro. DecemTier 25, FROM ST. JOHN, Saturnia, Donaldson, 9 p. m, Pretoria, Ham.-Amer., 3 a. m. December 26, St. Louis, White Star, 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. JJecember S7. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon, American, 10 a. m. Bremen, North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Czar, Russian-American, 2 p. m. Vandycfe, Lamport & Holt, 3 p. m. Corfe Castle, Norton. December 30. American, Navigazione. December 31. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m. Elver. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon. Campania, Cunard. Ultonla, Cunard. Laura, Austro-American, 3 p. n Pier 61, North Ottawa, III. — The following officers were elected at the annual meeting- of the Illinois State Horticultural Society : A. W. Brayton, Mt. Morris, president; L, R. Bryant, Princeton, first vice- president; E. C. Swift, Ottawa, second vice-president; A. T. Kiethley, Dixon, third vice-president; Frank Hayes, Wyanet, secretary; L. H. Cutler, Du- buque, treasurer. ALEXANDER McCONWELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. T^ELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reterence or Casta must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catberlne and Gny Sts. All orders receive prnmnt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Young Sk Nugent Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Smare. 42 West 28th Street. To out-ol-town florists We are in the Heart of NEW YORK And eive special attention to steamer and theater orders, Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co , FLORISTS Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 MBin St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, Telephone and Telesrraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J.B.BOLAND Sncceiaor to Slevers & BoUod FLORIST so KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 1230 The American Florist. Dec. 20, DESIfiNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. EatablJBhed 1874-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph DeUvery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders lor any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest Tariety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive oight and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresb Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, TonawEinda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph r>elivary Association La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlzintzi Floral Co. 41 Peactttree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Hembers of the Florists' Telegraph Delireiy. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET New York. Florist Phones : 6739 r"^"- Madison Avenue at Fifty-fifth Street. Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. Toronto, Can. 266-727 Yonge Street Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., PITTSBURQH,PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Sljp Siutiiion Jfflotofr §bo», BJtii, 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price 93.00 PortPfOd. American Flmlst COm 440 S. DMTbOTn St., CCHOAGO Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. cuDE BRoaca FLORISTS UI4 r 9T.NM WASHJN.TOHa& We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeUv«ry Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Borli aid nirrliid Ive. """S.^™" Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. WASfflNGTON D. C. Glides' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenne All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Avenue. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Denver, Colo. y he Park J. A.VALEN'HNE, JL lOrai WO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 1913- The American Florist. 1231 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. rpRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS I : 4326-28 Olive Street I Notice initials— we have one store only. I Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS, MO. I PhUadelptaia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders, if «nM«n tAe American Florist when wriXing Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. If sn««n the A merioan Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower <£ Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. wji] gn ^n orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. DUooonl USIl Ma Wedding and Birthday Gifts. rieasaninlll, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmlthCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stumpp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEYELANB EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D. C. 14th and H. Street. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. WiU take proper Wi «oon Sin care of vour orders In '' ao^»va»oa"« Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Pcachtree. Boston— TUos. P. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman. Floral Artist. Boston— Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. T. — S. Masur. Buffalo, N. 1'.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 30~Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago- Schiller, the Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 73T Buckingham PI. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 214 Mass. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas Cit.T — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse. Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calil.— O. 0. Saakes. Los Angeles— WolfskiU Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Kv.— F. Walker & Co. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKeona. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, 0.— Chas. A. Dnerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— C. C. Trepel. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — Herman Kuhn. New York — J. G. Leikcns. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New York— George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, Jlinn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis.— J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis. Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Leborius. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's. 60 Yonge St. Toronto. Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. istabll»6edl840 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, i552Tr5g3°c°cium.u. Clioice Cut Flower&. San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 nrant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful atteDtion to orders from out of-town florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flo^ver Co, WiU fiill your orders for desig'DS and cut flowers ic> NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS, j Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. E> ^S" I^ E> ® , Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 00 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarantee safe arrival. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliverT in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. C3ALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Dunlop's 1232 The American Florist. Dec. 20. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WiU be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. 3Uk ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. All orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones: Bell, TVler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^o^Gtiicago and Sub- urbs to •usf:^ — y. , AH orders carefully filled ^***3WMa'^rt u Oder the supervision of ,^hicaG^— . GEORGE tSMUS, Mgr wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley&Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Ivargest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. AH orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tbecity, Arkansas and the Southwest. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to Mail and Telefraph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda rLORISTS. 1415 Farnvm St. ,=T?,''^??^, 1501 andL 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Brooklyn, N. Y. S. MASUR 236 Fulton St. Prompt attention given orders from other cities. Kansas City, Mo. WiUiam L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E., Seeds Vancouver, B. C. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYER, FLORIST, Sir?^" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uaui V/irb Pihi Grand Central Terminal ""n lOill ullj The Old Established High Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City. The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St lEWAK E 1 Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc, 229 WEST THIRD STREET New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. W^ire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. o«iAHj. VIRGIN — «38 ^— — V I re W I re , CANAL ST. Sedalla, Missouri Archias rioral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Desigrns on short notice. Prompt attention to telegrraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. MiChifian. orders will be carefully ^ cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a S(M(S Will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan, Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Nashville, Tenn. Ueny Bros. florIsts 2 IZ Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE, TENN '9IJ- The American Florist. 1233 Best New Carnation for 1914 Peerless Pink WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE :Best lOO I3arls: I^lnlE:. dexrola.rici Slro-vsr, HONSIDERED the best all-around commercial dark pink grown. The I only dark pink that does not turn blue when old. Peerless Pink is the most productive carnation grown. Here are some figures that prove that Peerless Pink is the best commercial carnation for you to invest your money in. We give you FACTS backed by fifteen years' experience and our guarantee that our carnations are all we claim for them. Here are the figures: From 2,000 plants of Peerless Pink we cut 2,900 blooms in September, 2,375 in October, and 3,100 in November, also 500 exhibition blooms, making a total of 8,875 first-class blooms in three months, with a heavy and continuous crop. These plants were late propagated; benched August 1. Notice other new varieties are pro- pagated in December and benched in April. Clean, upright grower, absolutely free from disease. All cuttings guaranteed strong, well rooted. Ready January 1, 1914. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. THE HERSLD Three Years the Best 100 blooms, Red or Scarlet at the November Flower Shows. The HERALD haS made ^OOdwith the growers. Rooted cuttings ready January 1st. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Complete List of Carnation Cuttings-Standard Varieties Per 100 Per 1000 Peerless Pink ■ |12.00 $100.00 The Herald, scarlet 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 6.00 50.00 Pink Delight 6.00 50.00 Gloriosa 4.00 30.00 Rosette 4.00 30.00 Benora 4.00 30.00 Pocahontas 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Wonder |3.00 $25.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 3.00 25.00 Beacon • 3.00 25.00 Victory 3.00 25.00 Washington 3.00 25.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO 30 E. Randolph Street, (A. T. PYFER, Mgr.) CHICAGO. 1234 The American Florist. Dec. 20, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn., President; J, M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. v.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard.Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. Holly is in good demand and selling readily. Mrs. M. Shebbubne, representing W. J. Fosgate, Santa Clara, Calif., is due in Chicago December 18. J. C. BODGEE, of Jolm Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif., has started on his annual eastern tour of the trade. THE American Seed Trade Associa- tion executive committee meeting will be held at the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, January 9. Visited Chicago : W. W. Tracy, Washington, D. C; Carl J. Smalle.y, representing James Smalley & Co., Mc- Pherson, Kansas. J. M. TriORBUEN & CO.'s preliminary trade list is out, dated December .5. We have also received this firm's re- tail catalogue for 1914. Bids on government seed supplies must be filed with the department of agriculture, Washington, D. C, on or before two p. m., Tuesday, January 6, 1914. FiBST small lot shipments of tube- rose bulbs are beginning to move from the south, but no carloads as yet. By December 20 it is expected the first carloads will be ready. THE protest of G. W. Sheldon & Co., Chicago, that Brussels sprouts seeds should be assessed as cabbage seeds instead of seeds not specially provid- ed for has been overruled. It is reported that certain New York dealers are suing other seedsmen in that city for goods stolen through con- nivance of dishonest employes. The outcome of this will be awaited with interest. CLEVELAND. O. — Botzum Bros., 653 Woodland avenue, successors to A. Til- ton & Son, seedsmen, report a very heavy demand for Christmas greens of all kinds. This firm also has several stores in Akron. Alfeed Emeeich, representing Vilmo- rin, Andrieux & Co., Paris, Prance, after a very successful trip through the United States and Canada, visit- ing the seed trade, returned home on the S. S. Olympic, December 13. Some scarce flower seed items this season are: Centaurea candidissima, Ricinus Zanzibarensis, Cobcea scan- dens. Lobelia cardinalis, Aquilegia Can- adensis, early cosmos, cypress vine, hyacinth bean arid apple geranium. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade December 17 were as follows : Timothy, $4.25 to $5.7.5 per 100 pounds.— A local onion set dealer claims the stocks are well sold up. Some dealer.? he states are oversold. He claims choice j^ellows are worth seven cents per pound for March 1 de- livery. Milwaukee, Wis. — It is reported here that S. G. Courteen, the well known seedsman, has made another successful coup by filling his ware- houses last spring with Kaffir corn seed at about 85 cents per bushel and that the stock has now doubled in price. Dr. W. W. Teact of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, gave an interesting talk before the Minnesota canners last week on the advantages of using local grown corn seed, stating that the home grown article is more likely to give good results than stock procured from out- side territory. New Yoek. — Chas. Shongood, an auc- tioneer, December 15, sold at 541 Broadway, a stock of seeds and garden implements which had been bought from the receiver of B. C. Haines & Co., late of Bedford and Peekskill, N. Y. The stock sold for good prices. William Henkel, Jr., was the attorney for the purchaser. St. Louis, Mo. — The St. Louis Seed Co. is now in its new quarters at 411- 413 Washington avenue, and the man- agement is greatly pleased with the change. This is now considered the best retail street in this city, leading to Bads bridge, which connects East St. Louis with the city. The members of the staff will be pleased to meet all their old friends at the new address. Buckbee-Hohenadle Cucumber Case. Considerable attention has been drawn this week to the Buckbee-Ho- henadle suit before Judge Carpenter, of the federal court of Northern Illi- nois, at Freeport. The claim of Ho- henadle is that cucumber sold to him by Buckbee in 1904 was not true to name. Buckbee's defense is that Ho- henadle bought a different kind and changed the name himself. A number of seedsmen, as well as pickle manu- facturers, prominent in these trades are present. The case is still on as we go to press. Burpee's Catalogue. We are in receipt of an advance copy of Burpee's 1914 catalogue in whicli a minutely descriptive list of Spencer sweet peas is one of the prominent fea- tures. Referring to the phrase "Bur- pee's Seeds Grow," so extensively used in the advertising of this firm, we take the following from the introductory page : "The phrase 'Seeds that Grow' has been long connected in the minds of planters everywhere with the name of Pieters-Wlieeier Seed Zrn^wi Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peag Etc. Correspondenct Solicited, Burpee. This slogan has been so ef- fective in advertising that it has been widely copied. The viability of seeds^ can be proved so easily, however, be- fore planting that there need be no risk in this respect. There are tons upon tons of cheap seeds, 'Poor but honest,' that will germinate equally as well — and sometimes show even stronger vitality — for even 'Weed seeds grow.' " \ Lily Litig:ation. By a decision of Judge Lintott of the second district court of the city of Newark, N. J., Jacob Hauck in the suit of Ralph M. Ward & Co., plaintiff, versus Jacob Hauck, defendant, for the recovery of multiflorum lily bulbs, was given a decision of $420. Ralph M.- Ward & Co. have appealed the case to the New Jersey supreme court, which will no doubt render its decision in the matter during the May term. Paul G. Roder, 766 Broad street, Newark, N. J., defended the suit. Ralph M. Ward & Co. say they did not attempt to combat the case in the lower court and did not produce any Avitnesses, as it is a question of law involving disclaimer. Brinker Sells Out. Wm. Brinker, seedsman, 1223 Pros- pect avenue, Cleveland, has sold out his business to F. G. Johnson of Jack- son, Mich. Mr. Brinker has been in business in Cleveland for the past 18 years, beginning as a florist and final- ly going into the seed and bulb busi- ness exclusively. Mr. Brinker had among his regular customers some of the most wealthy men in his section of the state, whose farms and family Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, CabbaAe, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radisli, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing Braslan Large wholesale growers of ONION, LETTUCE, CARROT, RADISH, PARSNIP, PARSLEY. CELERY, ENDIVE, LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA .Company Write For 1914 Contracting Prices. 19^3 The American Florist. 1235 EARLY WHITE ROMAN iiYACiNrns Per 100, S1.75 $15.00 per 1,000 Lilium Giganteum. 6-8 $3.5Up.T 100; $30.00 per 1000 7-9 5.00 per 100; 45.00 per 1000 Spiraea, loo looo Astilboidcs Floribunda $4 00 $35 00 Gladstone fi.OO 45.(0 Japonlca 4.00 35.00 " compacts multUlora 5.00 40.G0 Palmata 7.00 Washington 5.00 40 00 Oueen Alexandra 8.00 65.00 Lilv of the Valley Pips Just arrived —Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds." 53 Barclay St. (t 20) New York, N. Y. estates were supplied with bulbs, grass seed, etc., yearly from his seed store. Before locating in Cleveland he was engaged in the growing of cut flowers for the wholesale market at Alliance, O., consigning to the Pittsburgh mar- ket. He is a veteran of the Civil war. F. G. Johnson, his successor, is a man well versed in the seed business, gain- ing years of experience in that line with the Livingston Seed Co., of Columbus, O., and lately with S. M. Isbell & Co., of Jackson, Mich. The transfer took place December 1. C. F. B. Weed Seeds. Ed. Ameeican Floeist : The article on page 928, in your is- sue of November 15, 1913, entitled, "Vitality of "Weed Seeds," is very im- portant and interesting, not only to the agriculturist, but to the seedsmen as well, aa it has a direct bearing on the much discussed question of weeds in agricultural seeds. The article states : "Birds, floods, shipping of grain from distant points, manure, etc., etc., are all blamed for the distribu- tion of weed seeds." While I admit there is some truth in all this, still, the harm done in this respect is hard- ly worth considering, and it even seems hardly possible that weeds are dis- tributed in this way, to any great ex- tent. Grass seed has also been named by some of the agricultural experts as one of the foremost weed seed car- riers, although a much truer name for grass seeds would be weed destroyer. To my mind, however, there is only one way in which to account for the presence of weeds, and that is that they are part of the soil itself. Weeds always have been, and always will be, found in the soil, and there is no way by which they can be taken out. By way of illustration, take a piece -of land on which the market gardener raises his produce. Naturally, under such conditions the land is kept in the highest state of cultivation, but in spite of the utmost skill and care Valley For The iloii A,sk for Bruns' Chicago Market Cut Valley and get the l)est. Valley Pips from stock, $1(5.00 per lOOO. Cold storage, $I8.nO per lOOO; |9.60 per 500; H. N. BRUNS, J6.00 per I'oO. 3032-42 West Madison Street CHICAGO SEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all Garden Seeds ^^ ^ ^^ LEON ARD. SEED 226-zd" GROWERS FOR THE TRAD B W. KINZIB STBEEl. u-^ >^^.^^. ^-,*. GROWERS FOR THE TRADI UNION SETS Write for Prices. m the American Florist when writing Western Seed &, Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com ; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. SchilderBros,^n^^S?.™^' Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1218 Betz Building. PHILADELPHIA, PA Catalog for the asking. Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L. D. WaHer Seed Co. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums and Small Flower Seeds ^^g^ca^iSon Guadalupe, Cal. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. SfS^is SANTA CLARA, CAL. Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing Benry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing TENERIFFE ONION SEEDS Offer for next season's planting pure selected Teneriffe Bermuda Onion Seeds, also other varieties; all guaranteed finest qualities. Contracts made at best prices. Correspondence invited. WCTnAVFfi 37 Victoria Street, . JinUilU, Liverpool, England. Mention the American Florist when writing I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 3 and Market Gardeners. :-: ;-; 3 Mention the American Florist when writing 1236 The American Florist. Dec. 20. GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture Kenilworth Show Bronze Shades Masterpiece, curled, wavy Orchid Flowered, mixed Giant Fancy, margined and edged. Giant Royal Purple Giant Emperor William Giant King of the Blacks Giant Lord Beaconsfield Giant Yellow, dark eye tiiant White, dark eye Giant Vellow Giant Whte Giant Red Giant Light Blue Giant Dark Blue Giant Zebra Giant McKinley Giant Adonis Giant Psyche Giant Mad. Ferret The preceding 17 sorts, Separate or mixed in equal proportion 1000 seeds. 25c; 5COO,$1.00; iioz., $1.25; O2..$5.00. Princess, New Upright. 1000 seeds. 75c; ;00 seeds, 25c. on the part of the grower, weeds are bound to crop up everywhere, with a corresponding increase in numbers where no effort is made to combat them. Again, in the case of a pond which has been full of water for a number of years, if the water should be let out of the pond, after an in- terval of say six months, or so, a rank growth of weeds will be found thriving on the pond bottom. Possibly a still more striking example bearing on this point would be the case of a forest, perhaps one hundred years old, or more, in which there is absolutely no undergrowth of any kind. After the trees have been cut down, in a short time a dense growth of vegeta- tion will be found spread over the ground where once the trees stood, and the question naturally arises : Where did the seeds by which this growth was produced come from? In the writer's opinion, it has al- ways seemed a waste of time and energy to direct so very much atten- tion relative to weeds in agricultural seeds, in view of the well-established fact that weeds will always appear in the soil, no matter how free of weeds any seed that is sown may be. The impression seems to have gained ground that nearly all weeds that grow have been sown with agricultural seeds, whereas the fact is that a heavy growth of grass or clover discourages the growth of weeds. Henry Nungesser. Catalogfues Received. J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, seeds; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Phila- delphia, Pa., seeds; Poller, Fiske, Raw- son Co., Boston, Mass., seeds; Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D., seeds; Ratekin's Seed House, Shenandoah, la., seeds; Geo. R. Pedrick & Son, Ped- ricktown, N. J., seeds; The L. D. Wal- ler Seed Co., Guadalupe, Calif., seeds; California Nursery Co., Inc., Niles, Calif., trees; Rosebay Nursery, Garden City, N. C, trees and shrubs; The Lu- ther Burbank Co., San Francisco, Calif., seeds, plants and trees; Vaugh- an's Seed Store, Chicago, plants. W. Keesen Jr. & Zonen, Aalsmeer, Holland (August Rolker & Sons, New York), plants; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, Prance, seed trees; Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copenhagen, Den- mark, seeds; Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium, plants; Charles Py- naert, LaPinte, Ghent, Belgium (Ar- thur T. Boddington, New York), plants; P. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Ger- many, seeds; John Van Zonneveld, Sassenheim, Holland (Maltus & Ware, New York), bulbs; Bracke Brothers, Loochristy, nr. Ghent, Belgium, seeds; Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, grass seeds; R, Wallace & Co., Col- chester, Eng., montbretlas; Soupert- Notting, Luxembourg, Germany, roses; Storrie & Storrie, Glencarse, Scotland, seeds. Two Catch Crops BABY GLADIOLI and FREESIAS Planted where the Carnations "missed, "or along the edges of the benches, they will come in just when you need them most, anda"friend in need is a friend indeed." We offer onrselves as follows, less 5 per cent if cash accompanies the order. GLADIOLUS, Colvillei and Nanus (Type) 100 lOCO Ackermanu. Salmon-orange, with white blotches, edged scarlet; very pretty ..., .SO S5 $ 7 50 Blushing Bride. Flowers are large, pure white, with delicate pink spot; useful for eariy forcing 75 5 00 Delicatissima superba. Pure white, bright large carmine blotch ISO 12 00 Fairy Queen. Carmine red, white blotch 75 6 00 Fire King. Orange-scarlet; purple blotch, purple bordered 175 16 75 Peach Blossom. The most beautiful of all the Colvillei type of Gladiolus; the color is a lovely, soft pink, on the order of the Ki Harney Rose 85 7 50 Pink Perfection. A fine rose variety 75 6 50 Queen Wilhelmina. Blush-white, with conspicuous blotches of cream, with scarlet margin 2 25 20 00 Sappho. Large white, shaded pale lilac, with faint, creamy blotches, edged violet 85 7 50 The Bride (Colvillei alba). (True ) This lovely white miniature Gladiolus makes a use- ful cut flower for early spring use; will stand forcing 75 6 00 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA— "Quality Brands" FRENCH-QROWN Bulbs, ?8 to H jnch in diameier $0 75 $ 6 00 Mammoth bulbs, H to ^4 inch in diameter 1 00 7 50 Monster bulbs, Vi inch and up in diameter 1 25 10 00 FREESIA PURITY Flowers are snowy white, of large size, and borne in great profusion on long stems. First size. $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Arthur T. Boddington, ^^^^^o"^*'?^' JAPAN LILIES Per 100 Per 1000 Auratum, 8-9, 160 bulbs to case $ 5 £0 J 47 50 Auratum, 9-11, 100 bulbs to case 9 CO 82 50 Album, S-9. 200 bulbs to case 9 00 85 00 Album, 9-11, 125 bulbs to case LS 50 130 00 Rubrum,8-9. 200 bulbs to case 5 50 SO 00 Rubrum, 9-11, 140 bulbs to case 9 00 85 00 Melpomene, 8 9 5 50 50 00 Melpomene. 9-11 9 00 85 00 Bargains in Fischei's Purity Freetias, Freesia Refracta Alba, and Chinese Sacred Lilies. vvrite tor Prices. Wholesale Bulb Catalogue Mailed on Request. CURRIE BROS. CO., ^?f KraV",^*' Milwankee, Wis. Bulbs Below Cost Tulips, fine mixed per 100, $0.60; per lOOO, $5.00 Crocus, mixed " .40 " 2,60 Crocus, named varieties " .50 " 4.00 JAMES VICK'S SONS, - Rochester, N. Y. ORCHIDS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids on application. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. J. E. Meredith, Pres. C, W Stout, Sec'y The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co. LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS ^9iJ- The American Florist. 1237 J. W. EDMUNDSON, Manager M. W. WILLIAMS, Secretary California Seed Growers Association, Inc. Growers for Wholesale Dealers ONION BEET CARROT PARSLEY PARSNIP CELERY San Jose, California LETTUCE RADISH ENDIVE MUSTARD MIXED SWEET PEAS White Portugal Onions Planted for Crop 1914 at Growing Station No. 10, Sutter Is., Calif. 1238 The American Florist, Dec. 20, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nvtrserymen. J. B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., President; John Hall. 204 Granite bldg., Rochester, N. Y..Sec'y. Thirty-ninth annual convention will be held at The Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland. O., June 24-26. 1914. EUGENE, Ore. — D. C. Mosher, man- ager of the Fruitland Nursery Co., has established a nursery depot at Olive street and Ninth avenue. Newton, N. C. — The four nurseries of this county report an unusually heavy business this fall, shipping to all parts of the country. Wichita, Kans. — T. N. Nimon, rep- resenting a Winfleld nursery, advo- cates the use of dynamite in tree planting in this vicinity, which he says is an ideal one for fruit growing if the industry is given proper attention. CHANDLER, ABiz. — Edward J. Helsley, of the nursery firm of Melville & Helsley of Phoenix, with a branch here, will go into business in this city for himself, the partnership having been dissolved. Both firms will cover this district. Kansas City, Mo. — The "Western As- sociation of Nurserymen elected the following officers at their meeting in this city : W. S. Griesa, Lawrence, Kans., president; C. C. May hew, Speerman, Tex., vice-president; E. J. Holman, Leavenworth, Kans., secre- tary-treasurer. Bio Wells, Tex. — Officers were elect- ed as follows at a recent meeting of the Big Wells Farm and Nursery Co. : A. A. Luther, president; M. E. Lem- ming, vice president; Wm. McMurray, secretary and treasurer. The directors are Wm. McMurray, A. E. Ponder and M. E. Lemming. Franklin, Mass. — Wilbur F. Baker has been arrested, charged with using the mails in an attempt to defraud W. S. Cobb & Co. of this city,- his for- mer employers. It is claimed that he attempted to collect commissions on alleged false orders for shrubs and other nursery stock. the Plant Quarantine Act of August 20, 1912, prohibits the importation of nursery stock through the mails after July 1, 1913, but several such pack- ages have been received at various custom houses in ignorance or viola- tion of the law. The government has ordered them turned over to the post- office department for return to the country from which they were mailed. Fresno Grape Vines for India. Charles Chambers, of the Fresno Nursery, Fresno, Calif., has recently received- an order from L. T. Patel of Bombay, India, representing the Brit- ish government, for 37,000 rooted grape vines of the wine and table va- rieties. Half of the shipment has al- ready been made. The same firm re- ports the sale of fruit trees, grape vines, etc., to the Cecil Rhodes plan- tations in South Africa and or- ders on file for shipment to Australia, China, Japan, etc. Mr. Chambers pre- dicts that Fresno, already famous as a shipper of dried fruit, will become equally well-known as a nursery stock growing center. Brooklyn, N. T. — John A. Wollmers, who owns a florist business at 283 Twenty-fourth street, had an unfortu- nate accident recently when his deliv- ery automobile struck a boy, knocking him to the pavement. Mr. Wollmers stopped his machine and prepared to go to the boy's assistance when he regained his feet and walked away, ap- parently unhurt. After Mr. Wollmers had driven away it was discovered that the boy was badly injured and little hope for his recovery is entertained. I Sell MiUions of Shrub and Privet Cuttings Money refunded if not satisfactory. Write for list. "NEWSON," Huntsville, Ala. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GONARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Peiina. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen Rose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Rosa Rugosa One year old, strong. Per 100 Per 1000 $ 4.00 30.00 Vaughan's Greenhouses WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), J2.50 per 1000; 6,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and lar^e sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. EvergreeD Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25,000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch, SI8.OO per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, $25.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000. 24 to 36 inch. $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50.00 per lOOO. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Before ordering^ for Spring delivery, give us an opportunity to quote you on what you need in HARDY TREES, Shrubs and Plants Of all descriptions. The quality of our stock is well known and our prices are right. If our catalogues (Descriptive or Whole- sale) have not been mailed you send for copies. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. YOU CAN-YOUSHOULD-YOU WILL MAKE MONEY by selling to your customers this spring DORMANT ROSES for their back yards and gardens; not what Holland consigns to Department Stores and Auctions, but an extra care- fully selected grading of hardy summer into late fall flowering assortment of Hybrid Tea and Ru^Osa Roses, in pink. rosy, crimson, scarlet, yellowish and creamy-white shades, each plant labeled, the roots mossed, tied into bundles of twelve desirable sorts. THE CASE OF 40 COLLECTIONS AT $75.00; duty paid, f. o. b. cars New York City; easily worth at retail $3.00 the collection; profit about $40.00 the case. Early orders, spring delivery, secure best pick. Next season you will want to double or treble the order. Address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, New York 51 Barclay Street, or P. O. Box 752. Mention the American Florist when writing p 1913- The American Florist. 1239 GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer, Grower and Shipper. AZALEA INDICA Our Specialty. sOB^^ We only import well known standard varieties adapted for the American market, which have been proved satisfactory. Mme. Van der Cruyssen (best double pink), Niobe (double white), Empress of India, Ver- vaeneana, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner, etc., 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50; ApoilO, John Llewelyn, Paul Weber, Deutsche Perle, only large plants, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. In Blooming Azaleas for Xmas. we have Mme. Petrick (pink), only large plants, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00: Fharailde Mathilde, White Vervaeneana and Vervaeneana, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. RHODODENDRONS. 20-28 in. high, full of buds, best varieties, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Cash with order, please. 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. BEAL. Mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants Rntland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLTN, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing We Are Still Doing Business Many greenhouses in this section are down on account of the recent storm that passed over this section of the country. But we escaped uninjured and have a big stock of plants for you in fine shape. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Big strong plants: they are fine; $3,00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; 2!4-in. pots. Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings. Extra strong, Sl.tX) per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings. None better, $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1000. We pay the express. Asparagus Sprengeri. 150,000 ready now. 2!4-in. pots. $2.25 per 100. $20,000 per 1000; as big as any 3-in. you ever got. We pay the express. Pansy Plants. Extra fine plants from the choicest of im- ported seed. .'53.50 per 1000. Get our price on large lots. We pay the express. Wallflowers. Big, fine plants, 2i4-in. pots-, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. We pay the express. New White Snapdragon. It will pay. A limited supply of stock for quick orders. 2^-in pots, $3.00 per 100. 100,000 Geraniums. All standard varieties, mixed, 2^-in. pots. $2,50 per 100. Umbrella Plants. Ready for 4-in. pots, 2;4-in,, 52.50 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa. 2H-in., $2.50 per 100. English and German Ivies. 2H-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. Distance makes no difference to us. Our plantswill reach you safely We have the shipping of plants down to a fine art. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers from all parts of the country. We are the only florists paying the express to you. Send us an order now; tbe stock is fine. Cash with Order. Globe Greenhouses, ^'^fctrfleiS'st"™^ Denver, Colorado Mention the American t lorist when writing Mlanetti Stocks for Grafting Immediate Delivery. English or French Grown. No. 1—5-9 m/m., .$11.00 per 1000; 5,000 for $50 00. No. 2— 3-5 m/m , $8.50 per 1000; 5,Q00 for $40.00. JACKSON S PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing TRADE DIRECTORY, $3.00 Postpaid. 1240 The American Florist. Dec. 20, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W, J. Rztterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident; H, J. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914, Some interesting data on asparagus and its culture will be found on page 1200 of this issue. In the Chicago district there are from 150 to 175 acres under glass de- voted to vegetable culture, mainly let- tuce and cucumbers. Hageestown, Md. — Wm. Coss , has built another greenhouse for vegeta- bles at his Mt. Union place. He grows for the local market. BOSTOK", Mass. — "Drainage and Sub- Irrigation" was the subject of an ad- dress by Lewis S. Woodruff before the Boston Market Gardeners' Association, December 0. Mr. Woodruff is the in- ventor of a system of his own. American potato growers will find much to interest them in a bulletin issued by the Department of Agricul- ture entitled, "Lessons for American Potato Growers from German Experi- ences," in which the cultivation of the crop in that country is described. Potatoes especially adapted to cer- tain localities and for certain purposes, such as one variety for baking, an- other for frying, etc. are a real need in this country, according to the De- partment of Agriculture, which has found that we are behind Europe in this respect. The dasheen is one of the latest veg- etable introductions of the Department of Agriculture. It is the root of a plant which resembles the "elephant's ear," and has been grown successfully in the south. It may be prefpared for the table in a variety of ways and has been mentioned as a substitute for the potato. Prices Of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, December 15. — Mushrooms, 20 cents to 35 cents per pound; let- tuce 35 cents to 40 cents, small boxes; radishes, 10 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches. New York, December 13. — Cucum- bers, $1.12 to $1.37 per doz. and $3 to $5.25 per box; mushrooms, 50 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound; rad- ishes, $1,50 to .$2 per 100 bunches. Davis Sells Out. Eugene Davis of Grand Rapids, Mich., who is credited with the orig- ination of the Grand Rapids lettuce and the Davis cucumber, has sold his entire plant, with his residence and eleven and a half acres of land, to John Wierenga of the same city, also a well known market gardener, Mr. Davis has been active in the business for thirty-five years and will take a trip to California loefore deciding upon the future. He has helped to make Grand Rapids a market center and will be greatly missed. Mr. Wierenga has sold his greenhouse plant and entire establishment to Henry and Herman Baar, sons of .Tacob Baar, also a suc- cessful grower. Gave France tne Potato. The one hundredth anniversary of the death of Antoine Augustin Par- mentier, who introduced potatoes into France, was largely observed by French farmers December 17. He was the apothecary at the Invalides, when, fol- lowing the famine of 1769, the Acade- mic De Besancon announced a prize for discovering a vegetable which could be used in time of famine. Parmentier won the prize with the indication of the nutritive starch of certain plants. The potato was then unknown in France. It had been brought from Peru but was the object of warnings by doctors, who attributed to its use various fevers arid even leprous af- fections. Parmentier persuaded the government in 1778 to give him a farm for experiments. From the first flow- ering of the plants he sent a bouquet to Louis XVI., which gave the vege- table its first popularity. Seed Sovring. With the turn of the year we get ready to sow seeds for two crops, though widely different. One is the spring tomato cro;p under glass, while the other is the pansy crop — plants to be sold in bloom in May. The tomato plants should go into permanent beds early in March; therefore, no time can be lost after Christmas to get them under way, especially where no warm house is available. Fifty degrees at night will do, but they are slow in that temperature; GO degrees is better. At any rate, we should pick for them a spot next to the heating pipes, where they are favored. The pansies are cool loving subjects and do very well along- side of lettuce. Pansies will damp off in 60 degrees while they are small, hence a warm location. We believe these winter sown plants are better than the fall sown, as they do not suf- fer over winter, and being younger, they resist hot weather much better in summer. We put these up in nice shape each season and have always sold all we could grow. M.iRKETMAN. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH AND BELGIAN PRESS. Exhibiting Specimen Chrysanthe- mums— The problem of arranging an exhibit of specimen flowers of chrys- anthemums to produce an artistic ef- fect must have puzzled many a grower at the late shows. The straight or diagonal or circular lines of solitary flowers seem hopeless, so far as mak- ing a beautiful picture is concerned, however perfect the specimen flowers may be. No exhibitor would consent to the grouping of his competitive of- ferings, even in the most artistic of vase or basket arrangements, as the object is to show their individual per- fections. Such arrangements would be an easy solution, which seems to be out of the question. Another draw- back is that the exhibitor seldom knows the space assigned him until his plants arrive upon the scene, when he must do the best he can in a hasty setting in place. It is a pity that these exhibits, which show the varieties in their perfection, should offend the eye as they do by their necessarily taste- less and stiff arrangement. Perhaps some decorative artist will solve the question. — Le Jardin. Dictamnus Fraxinella — This deserves to stand near the head of the list of hardy or ornamental plants. Its erect habit, pretty foliage and delicate but showy flowers make it most desirable in borders. The commoner variety is white, but there is a pink variety, rubra, the stems of which are red. The fraxinella, like the peony, loves to grow undisturbed for several years, when it shows its full beauty. It likes a deep cool soil, and the full sun. — Revue Horticole. Sir Harry Veitch, having decided to retire from business, has sold the es- tablishment at Chelsea, which bore the title, James Veitch & Sons, to Sutton & Sons of Reading. Thus one of the landmarks of English horticulture dis- appears.— Revue Horticole. Anthemis Etoile de Lyon — A sport of Mrs. F. Sanders, perfectly fixed. Sin- gle flowers, 2% inches in diameter, very pure white, and produced in great numbers. — Revue Horticole. ITHACA, N. y. — Arthur H. Bool has sold his florist business, known as the Bool Floral Co., 215 East State street, to Thomas Bros., of Owego. Mr. Bool had conducted the business success- fully for 14 years and is selling out on account of ill health. Thomas Bros. are well known in the trade. They will erect greenhouses here. Albert A. Thomas will have charge of the local establishment and Joseph Thomas will remain at Owego. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped OD every brick of Pure Gultore Mushrooin Spawi Substitution of cheaper srradeB ii thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^^ff>>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^■^^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- "^ " ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American ai>awnCo..St. Paol.Mliifi Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quediinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (EstabUshed 1787.) ^PFHIAI TIPS' Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas.; drLUIHI.IILOi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations,' Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautifulin the world, $6.00 per oz , or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per H oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. Z9t3- The American Florist. 1241 Matchless Winner of Two (iold Medals Do not fall to get in your order early for Matchless, the new commercial white carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, MATCHLESS was awarded First Prize for best 100 white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — 21 vases in all being^ shown. :: :: :: Orders Booked Now for February Delivery (All stock sold to February 1.) Price For Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ORIGINATORS GoiiiaQ6 Gardens Go , i.c. QUEENS, NEW YORK US ^^b^ ^m^ 1 l^y b1 ^^^^^^R^k9 b '^' ^i^^i ■ ' ^ ^^1 lp(|lHjkv.j iBnii. ^^^1 m\ III ^p^^BhI I^Httvfl^PH 9liHv*^^^l ^1 ■ ^^^Bm^'" J 1 THE MATCHLESS WHITE. Note the fine form and great depth of the flower. Mention the American Florist lohemoriting TABLE FERNS I BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES p Fine plants from 2^-inch pots, e S3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. ft 500 or more at 1000 rate. :-; 5 Cash With Order. g FRANK OECHSLIN I 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ^ Mention the American Florist when writing Chrysaothemums and Fertilene Elmer D. Smith & Co., ''^^' Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing PRINCESS DAGNAR Without doubt the best Crimson Carnation in existence. Booking orders now for early spring delivery. Rooted cuttings, $12.00 per luo; $100.00 per lOOO. AWARDED At the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Boston, November. 1912- Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club, January 1913 and February 1913- Re-port of Superior Merit (each month). At the International Flower Show. New York, April, 1913: First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal. Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carnation Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural Society, April, 1913: Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. PATTEN S COMPANY, ■ At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show. April, 1913; First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated. First for 100 best carna- tions, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, May, 1913: Report of highest merit. At the .American Institute, New York, No- vember, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club. Holyoke, Mass., November. 1913: Special pri2e for 50 best carnations, any variety not disseminated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society, Cleve- land, Ohio. November. 1913: Certificate of merit and sweepstakes for best seedling. Tewksbury, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Per 100 PRIMROSES Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close out, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in. pots.. 2 00 Vinca Varie^ta, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeltcheil,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 BO —Cash— Jos. H. Cunningham, DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED. Mixed $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.0 Lettuce, Grand Rapids " " 1.00 "10.000 8.50 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in per 100, 2.00 Marguerite, Mrs. F. Sanders, 2 in " " 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant, 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Clean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 1242 The American Florist. Dec^^o, The following letter from a Leading New Orleans Retailer: OCR PBlLADELPfllA PINK CARNATION i^>S"Srarii,i"A''T'"^ And the following from Mr, W. Wells from far away England: They are doing extremely well. The petals push clear out of the calyx, so that they won't split. It is the prettiest pink we have, and altogether I like it the best of any pink." (Five weeks later). "I must say I like the flower and plants im- mensely. They improve every day." But seeing is believing, come to Detroit and see for yourself. 30,000 perfect plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of the Philadelphia Pink Carnation will surpass your own expectations. Order now. Prices: $12.00 per 100; $100.00per 1000; Z500 at $95.00 per 1000; 5000 at $90.00 per 1000. S. S SKIDELSKY & CO. 1218BetzBldg., PHILADELPHIA, - PENNA. Tl.C , BJ^SVl ^^iTLHiue floral (En. c w eichlTng president Dccimtiirs No 34J2 ST CHARLES AVENUE tf^,^ «. ^.„'^-^^*~=l^^v''' tCrltpliititc llplohiu t!lt< - ' '\ ' ^v- ,. "■ J .\n'0,i,m. I.O.. ; jv..,i,i;'l-- /y :>ti'.-o ^.yi.-j-., -; ...M. -.,,.-,: :- ~-u..,l-.' "^'"^ ■ : ..„.i:i „:,:. ■■',. •„ ~T^u^7:, ; -.:- ... . ..^..r.,.. ,..:^.,-^ .....■,„. ..,, -■r':,ce t":;'. 1"." .• ; „ . r"..., ' :; ,. '..'■- i - . "^ : r, .ccj-ri, i,"; '■ .;;,"■ CV.O!. SL' Geraniums Safe delivery guaranteed to any point reached in iifty hours. Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000 Ricardand Poitevlne, $15.00 per 1000 Fine Sprengeri at $1.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, Pi. A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wtlitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per lOO. Rex Begonia 2H-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. CamationB for fall delivery. Chrysanthemmns Smilax, Violete IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, fishkul New York Flower Colors Use omr Color Chart In describing them. PRICE. $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearbarn Street, CAICAGO. Gladiolus Bulbs Lilyof the Yaliey Pips Best Home-Grown Bulbs For Florist's Forcing First Size. per looo America, $17.00 Mrs. Francis King, 18.00 Chicago White, ■ 40.00 Dutch Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing First Size. per looo America, $ 8.50 3000 for - - 25 00 Baby Gladiolus Blushing Bride, The Bride, Peach Blossom, Per 1000 $5.00 5.00 8.00 Selections from Best Fields in Nortli Germany For Early and Late Forcing (Immediate Delivery) Per 1,000, - $16.00 Spiraea Clumps We offer you the advantage of personally bought stock, both in quality and price. Large clumps which have large plump eyes. The only kind that will give satisfac- tion when forced. I am well pleased with the Gladiolus Bulbs you have just sent me. They cannot be eclipsed by anyone, Thev sure are fine. December 11, 1913. P.J.Goebel, St. Louis. Gladstone, - - Queen Alexandra, Floribunda, Japonica, Per 100 $ 8 50 10.00 6.00 5.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, Se^/ork. Robert Craig Co... ^.^. PALMS and Noveltleft in DecoratiTe Plants. Market and 49ih Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 SninmerdBle Avenue, CHICAGO .... ILLINOIS tgis- The American Florist. 1243 HADLEY A seedling rose raised by Alex. Montgomery, Jr , from Liberty, General McArthur and Richmond. Deep velvety crimson in color and wonderfully fragrant. A strong rapid growing variety and one that has proven to be an all the year-round forcing rose. We are disseminiating the variety for the Montgomery Co., both grafted and own root plants. All stock will be grown and shipped by us. Killarney Brilliant Larger than Killarney, more brilliant in color, stronger in growth, resembling the Waban White Killarney. It is the rose with which to replace Killarney. It will mean better flowers and better prices for your product. We are offering grafted plants grown in Cromwell. are a specialty with us. Let us quote you for spring delivery on your requirements. We are the Eastern Agents for Elmer D. Smith & Co., and their novelties in commercial varieties you need. We have some new ones of our own — IndiSIl Suinnier, .the bronze sport of Chadwick, and a set of Pompons that will mean profit for the cut flower grower. Send for our wholesale trade list. It is ready for mailing. Use printed stationery or references to prove you are in the florist business. A. N. PI EPSON, INC. CROMWELL, CONN. THE MOST PROMISING RED ROSE OF THEM ALL PriDceLCdeArenberg We are booking orders now for early Spring delivery, 1914. We have tested this rose thoroughly and it will make good. A grand grower. Ivong heavy stems, perfect foliage and not inclined to mildew or spot. BudS are perfectly formed, pointed and heavy, developing into a perfect open flower of ideal form, not showing open center. No deformed buds. The COlor is Clear and lively, without the objectionable blue Shade, and under artificial light is a brilliant, lively red. A prominent rose grower calls it the finest red rose he has ever seen. .Grafted or Own Root. 7Bc each; $7.50 for 12; $12.50 for 25; $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON, Inc., Westerly, R. I. 100,000 GERANIDfflS FROM 2 and 2 14 INCH POTS. S. A. Nutt, Poitevlne. Grant, Ricard, Bucluier, Favorite, Jean Able, Montmore, Doyle, Viaud, etc., etc., $2 40 per 100. $20 GO per lOCO. 214 inch Heliotropes. 3 varieties; Lantanas, 6 varieties: Marguerites, 3 varieties. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. And abundance of other stock offered in our display adv. in the .American Florist, issue of December 13th. page 1172. Correspondence solicited. Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey We Offer for the Holiday Trade Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 5, 6 and 7-in.pots, 40c, 60c and $1.00ea. Dracaenas. 5-in., 35c to 50c A CHOICE LOT OF Poinsettias in pans. 4 to 6 in., at 50c to 75c. Cyclamens. 4 to 6 in. pots, 50c to $1.00 each. We have in CUT FLOWERS; Poinsettlas, Paper White Narcissus, Romans, Valley, Carnations and Roses. Fine quality and fresh cut. The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Libertyville, III. 1244 The American Florist. Dec. 20, Dorner's Novelties Champion — Yellow Prince — Yellowstone. When deciding what to plant for scarlet, keep in mind our variety "Champion " All during its try-out it has never failed to come early and has always produced a heavy cut for Christmas. Champion is right on time with an enor- mous crop for the Holidays and is in the scarlet class what White Wonder is in the ■white. Bright scarlet in color, 3 to 3Vi inch flower, long stiff stems, good calyx, and its excellent keeping qualities combined with a strong habit and great productiveness, will place it at the head of all scarlet carnations for commercial growing. Grow Champion, it is good early, all through the season and even into the hot summer months. We have an immense stock that is producing fine plump cuttings. Give us your order now — do not wait. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2500 for $237.50; 5000 for $450.00. Yellow Prince and Yellowstone are the leaders in the yellow class. Good yellow carnations will sell. Have you ever tried any? Have you had the right varieties? Try Yellow Prince and Yellowstone, they will convince you as to the commercial value of a yellow carnation. Price, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 2500 for $187.50; 5000 for $350.00. Standard Varieties. We have large stocks of Gloriosa, White Wonder and White Enchantress growing from cuttings only now for early delivery. Per 1000 % 30.00 25.00 26.00 60.00 Per 100 Gloriosa $ 4.00 White Wonder 3.00 White Enchantress 3.00 Benora 6.00 Per 100 Rosette $ 3.00 Whlre Perfection 8.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 Scarlet Glow 3.00 Order Per 1000 $ 25.00 516.00 25.00 25.00 F. DORNER & SONS CO., LAFAYETTE, IND. Carnation Cuttings Fine, Healthy Stock Per 100 Per 1000 Herald $6.00 $50.00 Beacon 2.75 22.50 Ward 2.75 22.60 Victory 2.50 20.00 May Day 2 50 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 2.50 20.00 R F. SCHEEL, ^""Ti^"^ Norfolk, Net. The Cochran Floral Co. is the name of a new firm at Norfolk, Neb., which seems certain to take its place in the front rank of concerns of this kind in its section. A large greenhouse plant is now being built, 5,000 square feet of glass already having been erected. The plant will be modern in every re- spect and the firm will go in exten- sively for the usual greenhouse line of flowers and plants. The growing will be in charge of Clyde F. Cochran, a young man only 22 years old, assisted by his brother, Wallace E. Cochran, aged 19. Both are experienced in the work, Clyde being a graduate of the horticultural department of the Iowa state college at Ames, and having gained practical experience with com- mercial firms in Chicago and else- where. The young men are the sorts of F. E. Cochran, a traveling sales- man, who chose Norfolk as the most promising place for the enterprise of all those he visited. He has moved his family there to make it their perma- nent home. Miscellaneous Stock for Florists. Asparagus Plumosus— 2H-in. bushy, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii— Heavy 4-in., $10.00 per lOO. Pot Grown Hydrangeas- Fine 6 in. pot plants, 5 to 6 shoots, following sorts; Bouquet Rose, Bright pink. La Lorraine, Large flowered, deep pink. Louis Mouillere, White. Mme. Maurice Bamar, Pale pink, extra tine. Souv. de Mme Chautard, Early easily forced pink. Vlcomtesse de Vibraye, Pink, very free. 40c each, $4.50 per dozen, Kentia Forsteriana— Heavy made-up plants; grand stock for sale or decorating. Each 7-in. tuh, 3 plants in a tub, 36-in. high. . $3.00 36-40 in. high 3.50 8-in. ' 40-44 in. " 4.00 " " 44-48 in. " 5.00 48-54 in. " 6.00 Adiantnm— Glory of Mordrecht. fide 5-inch pot plants, bushy, $4.50 per dozen. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, - - - - Ohio If You Are Short of Anything in Blooming Plants or Ferns For Christinas, look up our adv. and wire us. We wish one and all a Merry Christinas and a Happy New Year. GEO. A. KUHL, Pelcln, 111. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r. O. Berlin, N. J. WiUlamstown June., N. J. Francisco Delgado Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of orchids. Prices quoted upon application. Bogota (Cliapinero) Colombia KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. jg^s- The American Florist. 1245 Hardy Plants for Torcing. Forcing Rhododendron. Azalea Mollis. We have a splendid lot of bushy well-shaped plants of this hardy Azalea which is being used more extensively every year for forcings; the plants run from 10 to 12 inches high and are all well set with buds. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Marie Legraye and Charles X. Compact bushy plants, high, well set, with buds, $6.00 per doz.; $50.00 per lOO. Rhododendron Pink Pearl. The finest of all the Rhododendrons for forcings, im- mense individual flowers in gigantic trusses of a beautiful pearly shell-pink, four to six buds to a plant, $15.00 per 100. Primula Veris Superba. This giant flowering English Primrose is so easy to force into flower for early spring and meets with such ready sale that we find increasing sales for it every year. We have a nice stock this season, and this is a good time to pot it up and store in cold frame or cold house in preparation for later forcing. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Funkia Undulata Media Picta. The variegated Funkia. A plant that always meets with a ready sale as a pot plant in early spring. We have an immense stock of fine home-grown plants. Price accord- ing to size, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Azalea Hinodegiri. Have you ever tried this brightest of all the Japanese Azaleas for spring forcing? For basket work at Easter it is a perfect gem. We have a splendid lot of home- grown, bushy plants about 6 inches high that are cov- ered with buds. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; large bushy specimens, 15 inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 7U Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above offer is intended for the trade only. Mention the American Florist when writing IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllimillHIHI Sold Out of All Blooming Plants; Have Only This Stock to Offer: DRACAENA MASSANGEANA Well colored, 6-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each ARECA LUIESCENS 6-inch $150 each I 7-inch $2.00 each PANDANUS VEITCHII Fine colored stock S-inch $1.00 each; $ 9.00 per doz 6-inch 1.50 each: 18.00 per doz' 7-inch $2.00to 2.50 each: 24.00 per doz' EXTRA FINE RUBBER PLANTS 6-inch 50c to 75c each All treigtit shipments travel We have a very large FERNS Boston, Whltmanl and Roosevelt The stock for size and quality cannot be sur- passed. We offer now fine established stock in the following sizes: Each 5-inch $0.25 6-incb 50 7-inch 75 Sinch 1.00 10-inch 2.50 12-inch 3 50 at purchaser's risk. BERRIED PLANTS Aucubas, extra full of berries, values from $1.00 to «3.50. Peppers, Cluster, 4-inch, well berried. $1.50 per doz,; $10.00 per 100. Peppers, Cluster and Celestial, 2H-inch. fruit , for ailine baskets, $5.00 per 100. PHOENIX ROEBELENII Strong 6-inch $1.50 each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 3-inch, strong $ 7.00 per 100 4-inch, strong: 12.00 per 100 Send all plant orders direct to Morton Grove, III. Per doz $ 3.00 6.00 9.00 12,00 30. CO Per 100 $45 00 assortment of Palms in all Sizes, extra good value, prices on application. THE FINEST RANGE OF GLASS IN AMERICA Poehlmann Bros. Co., Greenhouses and Plant Shipping Department, MORTON GRONE, ILL. VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME Mention the American Florist when writing ENCHANTRESS SUPREME (Has made good.) Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000, rooted cuttings. Booking orders for January deliver}'. DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Lenox and Troy Avenues, Brooklyn BorOUgfa, N. Y. 1246 The American Florist. Dec. 20, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The. ...1253 AllenJK 1225 Alpha Floral Co. ...1229 Amencan Spawn Co 1240 AmlingECCo 1221 Andersons A 1229 Angermueller G H.1210 AphineMfgCo 1252 Archias Floral Co.. 1232 Aschmann Godfrey. 1239 Atlanta Floral Co.. .1230 Bassett&Washburnl214 Batavia Greenhouse Co 1221 Baur Window Glass Co 1253 Beaven E A 1226 Begerow's 1230 BergerBros 1223 BerningH G 1222 Bertermann Bros Col230 Blackistone Z D...1231 Bobbink & Atkins.. 1238 BoddingtonAT....1236 Bodger J & SonsCo. II BolandJBCo 1229 BolgianoJ&Sons... 11 Bowe M A 1229 Bragg Ross 1229 Bramley &Son ....1232 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 1234 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 1230 Brown AlfredJ Seed Co 1234 Brown Bros & Co.. 1232 BrunsHW 1235 Bryan Alonzo J 1243 Buchbinder Bros... 1250 BuckbeeHW 1232 Budlong J A 1221 BuistRobtCo II Buroee W A & Co. .12.35 Caldwell the Woods man Co 1?26 California Florists. .1232 California Seed Growers Assn Inc. 1237 Camp Conduit Co ..1253 Carney Co The 1223 Chicago Cam Co. ,. I 1221 1233 Chicago Flower Growers .'Vssn — 1219 Caicago House Wrecking Co 1254 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clarke's Sons David 1231 Clay & Son 1253 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 1231 Conard & Jones Co.l238 Consumers Ferti- lizer Co 1252 Cooke Geo H 1229 Cotsonas Geo & Co. 1226 Cottage Gardens Col241 Cowee W J 1256 Coy H C Seed Co... II Coyle James 1225 Craig RobtCo 1242 CritchellC E 1223 Cunningham Jos H.1241 Currie Bros Co 1236 Dailledouze Bros. ..1245 DardsChas 1230 Day Jas 1226 Deamud J B Co ....1219 Delgado Francisco. 1244 Denaiffe&Son 1234 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co Ill Dietsch A &Co.... IV Diller Caskey & Keen 1254 Dillon J L 1239 Dorner F&Sons. ...1244 DreerHA.III 1245 1253 Duerr Chas A 1232 Dunlop JohnH 1231 Edwards Fold Box, 1246 Emmans Geo M....1242 Erne&Klingel 1216 Eyres HG 1231 Fish Henry Seed Co 12.35 Fisher Peter 1210 Florists' Hail Assn 1252 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 1227 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co 1254 FordM C 1225 Fottler, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen F 0 1242 Freeman Mrs J(B...1232 Freres D E 1221 Froment HE 1225 Frost Chas 1236 Galvin Thos F 1231 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 1255 Gasser.J M Co 1231 Geny Bros 1232 Giblin & Co 1216 Globe Greenhouses. 12 ^9 GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chaolinel254 Grand Rapids Floral Co 12.'2 Grimm & Gorly .. . .1230 GudeBros 1230 Gunterberg M C....1216 Guttman & Raynor Inc 1225 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 1238 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Hart George B 1225 Haven Seed Co Thel235 Heacock Jos Co 1244 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John G & Sonl229 Henderson A&Co... I Herr Albert M 1242 Herrmann A 1255 Hess &Swoboda...l232 Hews A H &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill U Nursery Co., 12=8 Hitchings&Co....l253 KoerberBros 1221 Hoffman 1228 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 1223 Holm & Olson 1230 Holton &HunkelCol222 Home Cor School... 1239 Hooker H M Co.... 1256 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HurffEdgarF 11 Igbe Bros 1246 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 1255 Isbell S M & Co... n Jackson & Perkins.. 1239 Johnson W W & Son II Jones Percy 1214 Joy Floral Co 1232 (Casting WF Co .1 1223 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B..1232 Kellogg Geo M 1231 Kelway & Son 1235 Kennicott Bros Co. .1221 Kervan Co The 1225 Kessler W A 1225 Kift Robt 1231 Kimberlin Seed Co The 12.35 King Construct Co. 1254 Kohr A F Ill Komada Bros 1252 Kramer IN & Son,. 1256 Krier Nick Boiler Works 1254 Kroeschell Bros Co . 1253 Kruchtenjohn 1221 KuehnC A 1222 KuhlGeo A 1244 Kyle &Foerster....l22l LaCrosse FloraICo,1230 Lager &Hurrell.... 1236 Landreth Seed Co.. II Lange A 1229 Lea Henry L 1226 Leborius JJ 1229 Leedle Floral Co ...124a Lehman Bros 1254 LeickensJ C 1230 Leistner Oscar 1221 Leonard Seed Co... 1235 London Flower Shpl230 Lord&Burnham CoI255 McCallum Co 1223 McConnell Alex.... 1229 McGee Walters.... 1252 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 1229 Malandre Bros 1211 Masur S 1232 Matthewson J E....1230 May&CoLL 122q SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, *i and Vi, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 IS lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by tlie trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Peiui Ave., near Hl^land, Pittsburgh, Pa. MeconiPaul 1225 Memphis Flower Shop 1232 Meredith The Flow- er &Veg Co. 1236 1243 Mette Henry 1240 Meyer John C Thread Co 1226 Milwaukee Boiler Co 1256 MoningerJ C Co... IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 1224 Morehead Mfg Co.. .1256 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill Mullanphy Florists.1232 MuUer Adolph 1238 Murray Samuel 1230 Myers Florist 1232 Nason LB 1225 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1246 New England Nur- series 12'8 Newson A W 1238 N Y Cut Flower Ex.1225 Nicholas John S... .1232 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 1252 Niessen Leo Co ....1223 Oechslin Frank 124t Ostertag Bros ... .1231 Palez Paul M 1232 Palmer W J & Son. 1230 Park Floral Co 1230 Patten& Co 1241 Peacock Dahlia Farms 1244 PedrickG R&Son. II Pennock-MeehanCol225 Penn the Florist.... 1230 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 1232 Pierson AN (Inc).. 1243 Pierson F R Co.... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1234 PillsburylL K4 . Podesta&Baldocchil231 Poehlmann Bros Co 1212 1213 1245 Pollworth C C Co I 1222 1231 Portland Flower Store 1231 Pulverized Manure Co 12.52 QuakerCity Machine Works 1246 Raedlein Basket Col220 Randall A L Co 1220 Randolph & Mc Clements.... 1230 1246 Rawlings Elmer 1241 Ready Reference... 1247 Reed & Keller 12:6 Regan Ptg House. . . 12'6 Reid Edw 1223 Reinberg Geo 1221 Reinberg Peter 1215 Renter S J & Son (Inc) 1243 Rice Bros 1222 Rice Co. M 1225 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 1232 Rohnert Waldo II Rolker Aug&Sons.l2=S Routzahn Seed Co . II Rusch G&Co 1222 SaakesO C 1231 Saltford Flowr Shop 1232 Schaeffer & Buden- bergMfuCo 1254 ScheelFF 1244 SchilderBros 1235 Schiller, the Florist. 1232 Schillo Adam Lumber Co 1256 Scnlatter W & Son. 1246 SchlingMax 1230 Schmidt J C 1238 Schwake Chas & Col224 Scott John Ii59 Scully steel & Iron Co 1254 Sharp Partridge & Co 1255 Sheridan Walter F. 1225 Siebrecht George C1225 Simmons & Son 1230 Situation & Wants.. 1207 Skidelsky S S & Co 1235 1242 Smith AW &Co... 1231 SmithED&Co 1241 Smith & Hemenwasl250 Smith Henry 1232 Smith Wm t, Flo Co 1222 Smith W&T Co... I SnyderFR 1225 Btoothotf HAC0...1252 Storrs &Harrison . . . 1244 StrongW 1235 Stumpp Geo M 1231 Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co 1255 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1256 Syracuse Pottery Co III Teicher Paul II ihorburn J.M & Col2.35 I'ottyChasH 1241 Traendlv & Schenckl225 TrepelCC 1229 Trimble W E Grhs Co 1221 United Refrigerator & Ice Machine Col250 VaughanAL&Co.l219 Vaughan's Seed Stole I III 1220 1238 1242 1256 Vick's Sons James.. 1236 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I Virgin U J 1232 Wagner Park Cons. 1253 WalkerF&Co....l229 WallaceFD 1246 Waller The L D Seed Co 1235 Ward&Co, RM... II Weber Fred C 1231 Weber FH ...1228 12.30 Weiland&Risch.. 1221 Welch Bros Co 1211 1223 Western Seed & Irrigation Co . . . 1235 Wietor Bros.. 1217 12il Windier Wholesale Floral Co 1222 WittboldGCo 1229 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 12?2 Wood Bros 1242 Woodruff SD&Son II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L&Co... 1225 Young John 1224 Young Sam 1226 Young & Nugent 1229 Zech & Mann. 1218 1221 Ziskajos 1221 No lossilyou mend your split carna tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE * "" • AFTER 422 Main St., Sprintfield, Mass. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIOB GRADE.. Steam and HotW«ter See Oar Cataloen*. GIBLIN & UO., Ullca, N. Y. American Florist Advertise- ments work 24 hours per day 0 * 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made vnth two oi tkree circles. Bn- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipment guaranteed I60£ BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BKOOKLYN. N. T. I -► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. < / ► DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradi 56 PINK STR£BT NEW YORK FLOKJAN D. ^X^MjLAGE SsUPANGESERVS INSURANCE EXCHANGE BUILDING fSHONE WABASH 340 OHICAGO Split Carnations Easily Mended wltb Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. L. PILLSBURY GalestHirg,]!!. Tte Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES • OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. EVANS* Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works Rictunond, Ind. t9^3- The American Florist. 1247 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AMPELOPSIS, AMPELOPSIS VBITGHII. BOSTON IVY. All transplanted. 3-yr.. 2 to 3 ft. top, very heavy, $7.00 per 100; IS to 2-1-in. top, heavy roots, .$5.(10 per 100, $40.00 per 1.000; short tops, heavy roots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 2-yr.. 2i<, to 4 ft. tops, .$6.00 per 100: 2 to 3 ft., strong. .?4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in.. gooil, 50 for .$2.00— by mail; $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1.000 by express. All well graded. Strong rooted plants. Packed free. CHARLES BLACK. HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Arauc-arias, excelsa. 4-in., $G per doz. : 5-in., 3-4 tiers, .$9 per doz. ; 6-in.. $11. Excelsa com- pacta, 6-ln., $1.25 and $1.50 each. The Geo. Wlttbokl Co.. 737 Buckipgham Place, Chicago. Araucaria excelsa. 6-in.. 65c each, Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st. , Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus phimosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Scandens de- flexus, 8-iu.. 50e each. Sprengeri, baskets, ex- tra large, $3 and $4 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2»/i-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000; seedlings, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 214-in., $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000; seedlings, $1 per 100; $5 per 1.000. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Asparagus plumosus, 2i,4-in.. $3 per' 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, heavy, 4-in., $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2i/4-in.. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000; 3-in., .$6 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. James Tick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $7 per 100; 4-in., $12 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-inch, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-iu., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmaus, Newton, N. J. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 4-in. dwarf, $3 per doz. ; green, . 5-in., 3oc each; Green, tall, per leaf, 10c; plants, 75c up. Variegated, 15c per leaf; plants, $1.25 up. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ___ Aspidistras. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee. AUCUBAS. Aucubas Japonica, bushy plants, 35c to $2.50 each. Julius Hoebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Aucubas, full of berries. $1 to ?3.50. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Aucubas, $1 to $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. AZALEAS. Azaleas, Vervseneana, 12-iu., 75c each: 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25: 18-in., $1.50: 26-in., $4. Mme. Petriek, 12-in., $1; 16-in., $1.50; 18-in., $1.75. M. De Eckhaute, 12-in., 75c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.23; 18-in., $1.50: 20-in., .$1.75. Niobe, 12-in., 76c; 14-in., $1; 16-in., $1.25; 26-in., $4. Van der Cruyssen, 14-in., $1; 16-in.. $1.23; 18-in., $1.50; 20-in.. $1.75; 22-ln., $2. The Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Azaleas, Mnie. Van dor Cruyssen, Niobe, Em- press of India, Verviencana. Do Schryveriana. Simon Mardner, .'iOc, noc, 75c, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 oacb. Apullo, .lohn Switzer, Deutsche PerlQ, $1. to $2. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas, Verveneana, Mme. Van der Cruyssen. De Schryveriaua, Simon Mardner, Llewellyn and Niobe, 12-14 inches, $7.50 per doz.; $.55 per 100; 14-16 inches, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100. Wm. F. Kastipg Co., 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. BAY TREES. Bay trees, 12-14 stem, 18-in. crown, $4 each; 2 ft. stem, 12-in. crown, $4; 2 ft. stem, 18-in. crown, .$5: 1 ft. stem, 24-26 in. crown. $6; 3 ft., 20-22-in. crown, $6; 3 ft. stem. 26-in. crown. $7. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes and prices. List on application. Julius Roehrs Co., Ruth- erford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa. 2i/^-in., $2.50 per 100; fine stock for Christmas. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. BEGONIAS, LORRAINE, fine plants in bloom, full and bushy, 5-in., 40c and 50c each; 6-in., 60c and 75c each. Begonia Cincinnati, 4-in., 35c; 5-in., 50c and 75c; 6-in., $1 and $1.50 each. Fine plants in bud and bloom. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. Rex Begonias, 2i4-ln., .$5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Begonia, Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cin- cinnati. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9-incb, 200 to case, $15 per case; Lil. Giganteum, cold storage, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $18 per case; new crop, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15.75 per ease. Longi- florum Multiflorum. 7-9-inch. 300 to case. $15 per case. Candidum, 20-22 ctm., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13 ctm.. $1.25 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 14 ctm., $1.50 per 100; .$10 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11-15 etm., 2,000 to case, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Preesias, French grown, mammoth, %-in., up, $7.50 per 1,000. Bermuda buttercup oxalis, $7.50 per 1,000. Spanish iris. named sorts. $5 per 1,000. Crocus, named sorts, .$6.50 per 1,000; separate colors, $5 per 1,000. Hyacinths, separate colors, rose. AVhite, blue, $25 per 1.000. Gladiolus. Peach Blossom. $9 per 1,000. -Mlium Neapolitanum. $5 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, gladiolus, home-grown, America, 1st size. $17 per 1,000; Mrs. Francis King, 1st size, ,$18. Chicago, White, 1st size, $40: Dutch grown. America. 1st size, $8.50; 3.000 for .$25. Baby Gladiolus: Blushing Bride, $5 per 1,000; The Bride. .$3; Peach Blossom, $8. Liliums: Giganteums, 7-9-in.. 300 to case. $55 per 1,000; 8-9-in., 250 to case, .$75 per 1,000; Auratum, 9-11-in., ino to case. .$75 per 1,000. Spirea Clumps. Gladstone. $5.50 per 1.000; Queen Alexandra, $10; Floribunda, .$6: Japonica. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y^ork. Bulbs, early white Roman hyacinths, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Lilium Giganteum, 6-8, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 7-9, .$5 per 100: $45 per l.OOD. Spireas: Astilboides Floribunda, .$4 per 100; $.35 per 1,000; Gladstone. $6 per 100; $45 per 1.000; Japonica, $4 per 100: .$35 per 1,000; Japoniea compacta multiflora, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; Palmata, .$7 per 100; Wash- ington, $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000; Queen Alex- andra, $8 per 100; $65 per 1,000. J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 53 Barclay St., New Y'^ork. Bulbs, Giganteums, original cases, 6-8 Ins.. $18 per case. 400; 7-9 ins., $20 per case, 300; 8-10 ins.. $25 per case. 250; 9-10 ins.. .$22 per case, 200. Baby grand cases, 7-9 ins., $8.50 per 100; 8-10 ins.. $11 per lOO. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. 71 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Spiraea Gladstone. $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. Queen Alexandra, $1.50 per doz.; $11 per 100. IHorlbunda, $1 per doz.; .$7 per 100. Japonica. 75c per doz. ; $5 per lOO. Lilium Giganteum. 7-9-inc'h (30O to case), ,$7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 8-n-inch (250 to case), $8.50 per 100; $75 pel-- 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St.. Chicago. Bulbs, fresh stock of L. Giganteums, 8-9; L. Spec, albums, rubrums and magnificums, 8-9 Y'okohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 51 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, gladioli and freesias. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. Arthur T. Boddington. 342 14th St., New York. Bulbs. Japanese and Chinese lilies, French and Dutch bulbs. Chas. Schwake & Co., Ltd., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Gladiolus Panama. The Perkins-King Co., West Mentor, Ohio. Gladiolus Bulbs. Best named varieties and fine mixtures. Fine, clean bulbs. Write for prices. Geo. S. Woodruff, Independence, Iowa. Bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Bctz Bldg., Philadelphia. CARNATIONS. Carnations, Champion, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 2,500 for $237.50; 5,000 for $450. Yel- low Prince and Yellowstone, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 2,500 for $187.50; 5.000 for $350. Gloriosa, $4 per 100; $30 per 1.000; White Won- der, and White Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Eenora, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Ro- sette, White Perfection, Mrs. 0. W. Ward, Scarlet Glow, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them All." Carnation rooted cuttings. We can deliver at once, or later if desired, the following varieties: Pure White Enchantress, White Per- fection, White Wonder, Beacon, Victory and O. P. Bassett at $25 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward at $30 per 1,000. Pink Enchantress at $20 per 1,000. Winsor at $13 per 1.000. ELITCH-L0N6 GREENHOUSES, Denver. Colo. Carnations, Peerless Pink, $12 per 100; $100 per l.Ono. The Herald. Enchantress Supreme, Pink Delight, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; Glori- osa, Rosette. Benora, Pocahontas, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Wonder, White Enchant- ress. White Perfection, Beacon, Victory, Wash- ington, Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., .30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation Cuttings, Herald, .$6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Beacon. Ward. $2.75 per 100; $22.50 per 1,(100. Victory. May Day. Enchant- ress, White Wonder. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. P. F. Scheel, Shermerville. 111. Carnation Gorgeous, rooted cuttings from sand. $10 per 100; 60 at 100 rate; $100 per 1,000. Martin & Forbes Co.. Portland, Oregon, and H. M. Weiss & Sons Co., Hatboro, Pa., Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Matchless, orders booked now for February delivery, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, New York. Carnation Enchantress Supreme, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Dailledouze Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y^ Carnation Princess Dagmar, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass. Carnations. Totty The Novelty Man, Madi- son, N. J. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 1248 The American Florist. Dec. 20, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHBTSANTHBMOMS. WHITE. Smith's Advance Elsie Papworth, Early Snow, Linwood Hall, Alice Byron, Jerome Jones, Timothy Eaton, Venetta, Mrs. Peacock. YELLOW. Golden Eagle, Col. Appleton, Golden Glow, Maj. Bonnaffon, Chrysolora, Golden Wedding. Donatella, Yellow Jones. PINK. Mayor Weaver,"- Unaka, Dr. Enguehard, Gloria, Maud Dean, Eosiere, Mrs. Wm. Wincott, Pacific Supreme. These are 75c per doz.; $4 per 100 except Chrysolora, which is $1 per doz.; .$6 per 100. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee. Wis. Chrysanthemums, pompons, 5-in., yellow and dbl. white, $2 per doz.; 6-in., $3; 7-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hardy chrysanthemums and Japanese anem- ones, lield-grown plants at ?6 per 100. The New England Nurseries Co., Bedford. Mass. Chrysanthemums, fine healthy stock plants; leading varieties. F. P. Scheel, Shermerville, Clirysanthemums. Totty The Novelty Man. Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums. Elmer U! Smith & Co~ Adrian, Mich. ' CXEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COIEUS. Coleus. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus, $4 per 1,000; 60c per 100 by mail prepaid. Over 2,000,000 sold in a season. Ver- chafleltii. Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, Fire- brand and all other leading varieties. Cash with order. Why not try us, as we only grow Coleus Cuttings and grow them all year round? That s why we are the only and largest and best Coleus specialists in the world. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Established 1875. C Schnlze & Son, 261-75 Lawrence St., Flushing L. I., N. Y., A. Nahlik, Successor. CYCI.AMEN. Cyclamen, finest strain obtainable, 4-ln., $15 and $20 per lOO; 5-in., $35 and $30 per 100; «-in., 75c; extra large, $1. August Seedlings, ^^^t„5°° newest strain, equally divided, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Newest varieties sep- arate, $3 and %i per 100; $30 and $40 per 1,000. Cash. Ernest Eober, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen, Chicago prize strain, 3y.-in. $10 per 100; 4-in. to grow on, 15c; 5-in." Soc- 6- in., 70c. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park. 111. Cyclamen, 4 to e-in pots, 50c to $1 each. The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Liberty- ville. 111. Cyclamen, extra fine plants. Julius Eoehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. DAISIES. Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. DRACAENAS. Dracaena fragrans, 4-in., $8 per doz.; Indi- visa, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in., ;1 ,.<='>ch; 7-in.. $1.25; Victoria, T-ini, 20-in high, $4 each; 8-in., 3-ft. high, $7 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place Chi- cago. Dracffina Massangeana, well colored, 64577 $1.25 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Morton Grove, 111. Dracajna indWsa, 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in , $2o per 100. Geo. W. Einmans^_Newton. N. J. DraciEna indivlsa, 2y-in., $2.50 per lOOTljlobe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Dracaenas, 5-in., 35c~to 50c. The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Liberty ville. 111. Dracaana indivlsa, 2-in., Eawlings, Olean, N. Y. FERNS. per lUO. Elmer FERNS SmaU ferns for fern dishes, fine 2-inch stock, 1000 ' varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per BDW. DOEGE COMPANY, 4344 North Springfield Ave., Chicago, or Glen EUyn, 111. ^"H^ 'y^' assorted varieties, 214-in., $3 bO per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 or more at 1000 rate. Cash with order. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quinoy St., Chicago. Ferns, Adiantum hybridum, 3-in., loc each; $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2%-in., 50c per doz.: $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000. Boston, 3-in., 15e each; $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; 4-in., 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-in., 40c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100; 6-in.; 75e each; $8 per doz.; $60 per 100; 7-in., $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Perns, Nep. Blegantissima, 6-in., 50c; 8^in77 $1.00; 10-ln., $2 and $3; specimens, $5 and $7.50. Elegantissima Compacta, 3iA-in., 25c- 10-in., $2 to $3. Magnlflca, 7-in.," $1 each! Harrisli, plain leaved type, 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2; 12-in., $4 and $5. The Holly fern, 6-in., 50c each. P. E. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Perns, Boston, Whitmani and Eoosevelt, 5-in. 25c each; $3 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 10-in., .$2.50 each; $30 per doz.; 12-in., $3.50 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ?erns, 2%-in. Boston, 4c; i'^-in. Roosevelt, Scottl and Imp. Whitmani, 4c; 4-in. Whit- mani, 20c; 4-in. Boston, Scottii and Roosevelt, 15c. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. BOSTON PBENS, ' fine stock^lants7~6-in7; $7 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-ln., $15 per doz. C. 0. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, Boston, 5, 6 and 7-ln. pots, 40c, 60c and $1. The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co^;^ Liberty ville, HI. Adiantum Parleyense, 3-ln.i 15c and 25c; 4-in., 35c and 50c. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, Adiantum Glory of Mordrecht, 5-in., $4.50 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Perns. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N~J7 FICUS. Rubber plants, 6-in., 50c to 75c each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins, Poitevine, 2-ln., $2 per ICO; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $12750 per 1,000. Eicard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Salleroi, 2%-ln.. strong plants, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Cash. Riverside Greenhouses, Appleton, Wis. Geraniums, 2%-In77 $2.50 per 10o7 Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. Geraniums. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. GLADIOLUS. We offer the following gladioli in all sizes and bulblets: America, Augusta, Alice Carey, Baron Jules, Hulot, Europea, Faust, Fred. Wig- man, Glory, Golden Queen, Halley, Lily Leh- mann. La Luna, Liebesfeuer, Mrs. P. Pendleton, Jr., Mrs. F. King, Mme. Monneret, Niagara, Princeps, Princeplne, Panama, Peace, Roches- ter, Sulphur King, Scarsdale, Rosella, Taconic, Velvet King, Willy Wigman, Pink and White Mix., Eed Mix.; all colors Mix. Write for wholesale list. Ralph E. Huntington, Paines- ville, O. GREENS. Greens, Vaughan's XXX holly, sample case, $5; 3-case lots, $4.50 per case. Bouquet green, laurel wreathing, mistletoe, winterberrles, baskets, ruscus. Immortelle and statice. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Evergreens, Firs, Pines, Junipers, all sizes, at lowest wholesale rates. Native Cactus very cheap. Get our list. New Mexico Cactus Co., Weed, New Mexico. Greens, fancy ferns, $2 per 1,000. Green leucothoe, 75c per 100; $7 per 1,000. Green and brown galax, $1.25 per 1,000. C. A Knehn, 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. MISTLETOE, SlUiman's Every Sprig Ber- ried Brand. Now booking orders for December shipment. A. B. SILLIMAN & CO., Boone, Iowa. Southern wild smilax, any quantity, $2750 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet moss. Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, southern wild smilax, any quantity. $2.50 per case. Natural and perpetuated sheet mosses. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Wild smilax, beat quality. Henry L. Lea, Orrville, Ala. HARDY PLANTS. ■_ Hardy plants for forcing: Azalea MolUs, 10 to 12 inches high, $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. Lilacs, Marie Legraye and Charles X, $6 per doz.; $50 per 100. Rhododendron Pink Pearl, four to six buds to a plant, $15 per 100. Primu- la Verls Superba, $1.50 per doz; $10 per 100. Funkia Undulata Media Picta, $6, $8 and $10 per 100. Azalea Hinodeglri, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100; large bushy specimens, 15-ins. high, $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Hardy perennials, foxgloves, gaillardlas, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bellis), $2.60 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, 6-in. pot plants, 5 to 6 shoots, Bouquet Rose, La Lorraine, Louis Mouillere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Sonv. de Mme. Chautard, Vicomtesse de Vibraye, 40c each; $4.50 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, strong 3-in. pots, 76c per doz. Large 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz. Heavy 5-in. pots, $2.50 per doz. THE WAG- NER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. Hydrangeas, 4 leads and up, 6-in., $3.60 and $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, 3-in., $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; vines 10 to 12 Inches long; fine stock. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Hardy English Ivy, 2-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per lOO. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ivy, English and German, 214-in.. $2.50 per 100. Globe Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. LAUREL. Laurus cerasus bushes, 35c to $1 each; stand- ards, $7.50 to $10 each; pyramids, $5 to $7.50 each. Julius Eoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Lily of the Valley, Bruns' Chicago Market Brand, pips from stock, $16 per 1,000; cold stor- age, $18 per 1000; $9.50 per 500; $5 per 250. H. N. Bruns, 3037 West Madison St., Chicago. To Import. Lily of the valley, pips, from best fields in North Germany, for early and late forcing, $16 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily af the valley, largest grower and ex- porter. E. Neubert, Wandsbek, nr Hamburg, Germany. Apply to Otto Heinecken, 17 Bat- tery PI., New York. Lily of the valley. Chas. Sehwake & Co., Inc., Horticultural Importers and Exporters. 90-92 West Broadway, New York. MANETTI Manetti stocks for grafting. Immediate de- livery. English or French grown. No. 1, 5-9 mm., $11 per 1,000; 5,000 for $50. No. 2 3-5 mm.. $8.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $40. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. MOSS Sphagnum moss, burlaped, 1 bale. $1.60; 5 bales, $1.25 per bale; 10 bales, $1.15 per bale. 0. A. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. Three bales Choice Sphagnum Moss, wired, $2.25; burlapped, $3.25. Salzer's Seed Co., La Cross, Wis. Sphagnum moss, 12-bbl. bales, $4. Princess Pine, $6 per 100. James Day, Mllford, N. H. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery Stock, 200,000 Amp. Veitchii, Clem. Paniculata*. shrubs and vines, Cal. Privet plants and 1,000,000 cuttings. Clem. Panicu- lata, Berb. Thunbergia and other seeds for nurserymen. Get list, as stock must be sold. Benj. Connell, Merchantville, N. J. Norway Spruce, 12 to 18 ins., $18 per lOO; $100 per 1,000; 18 to 24 ins., $25 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 24 to 36 ins., $35 per 100. Adolf MuUer, Norristown, Pa. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. if You Do Not Find WDat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It 1913' The American Florist. 1249 CoQlfcra. 8bade nud ornamcutal treca, Bob- biuk & Atkiua, Rutkcrford, N. J. Shrubs and privet cuttings, NewHou, Huuts- vine. Ala. EverRteeus, The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dun- dce. 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of nil kIndM. ostftbllshcd nud soral- cstnbltsbed. Lnger ^: IlurroU, Summit, N. J. Orchids. Frnnclsco Delgado, Bogota, Colom- bln. PALMS. Pnlms. Kontla Belmorenha, 6-ln,, B-6 leaves, 18 In. high. T5c ench; $8 per doz.; 6-lu.. 0 leaves, 22-24 In. high, jil.SO each; .$17 per duz. ; made-up plants, (i-ln.. 3 plants In pot, 24-28 Ins., $2 ench. Kcntla Forsteriann, 6-ln., 5-0 leaves. 30-32 Ins. high, $1.50 each: .flT per doi. ;-7-ln., 0-7 leaves, 36-40 Ins., $.'i.50 ench; 10-ln.. 6-7 leaves, 60 1ns. high. $S each; made- up plants, 7-in., 3 plants in a pot, 28-30 Ins. high, .?2.50 each; 7-in., 30-34 ins. high, $3 each; 8-ln., 3-4 In a pot, 34-38 Ins. high, $4 each; 10-in. tubs, 3 In a tub, 70-74 Ins. high, $15 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. Kentia Forsterlana, made-up, 3 plants In a tub; 7-ln. tub, 36 ins. high, $3 each; 7-in. tubs, 36 to 40 Ins. high, $3.50 each; 8-ln. tub, 40 to 44 Ins. high, $4 each; S-ln. tub, 44 to 48 Ins. high, $5 each; 8-in. tubs, 48 to 54 Ins. high, S6 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. PALMS. PHCENIX ROSBELENII. Fine plants, 6-inch pots, $1.50 each; 8-inch, $2.60 each. Phoenix CANARIENSIS, 6-inch, S1.25 each; 8-inch, $1.50 each. ARBCA LU- TECBNS, heavy specimen plants, 10-inch pots, ?4 each. THE WAGNER PARK NDRSERX CO., Sidney, Ohio. Palms. We carry a full line of all the pop- ular sizes. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Ilh Phoeni.x Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Eochrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, John Scott, Rutland Road and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in., $1.50 each. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Areca Lutescens. 6-in.. $1.50; 7-in., $2 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Palms and general decorative plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. Sago palms from 3 to 8 leaves, 10c per leaf. Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Palms. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. PANSIES Pansy plants. Giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000; 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Pansies, mixed, $2.50 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10, Labeled separate colors, $3 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Pansy plants, $3.50 per 1.000. Globe Green- houses, Denver, Colo. PANDANUS. . Partdanus Veitchii, 5-in., $1 each; $9 pet doz.; 6-in.. $1.50 each; $1S per don.; 7-in., ?2 to $2.50 each: $24 per doz. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove, HI. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., $6 per doz. The Geo. Witthold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in., Cunningham, Delaware, O. each. Jos. H. PEPPERS. Celestial peppers, in fruit, 5-in. , 30e each ; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Solanum Melvini, 5-in., 35c each; $3.75 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $5 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peppers, Cluster, 4-in., well berried, $1.50 per doz. ; $10 per 100. Cluster and Celestial, 2%-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. PRIMULAS. Primroses, obconica alba and. rosea, 2^-Inch, $1.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Primula Ob(ronl<'a Grandllloni nnd Gig., extra strong 214-lueh, $3 per lOu; $27.50 per 1.000; ;Mncli, $0 per 10 $4.(10 Good length 2.00 to a.r.o Medium 1.00 tu l.."iO Richmond Per 100 Extrii long $20.00 Good lengtli .$12.00 to lii.OO Medium 10.00 White and Pink Killamey Per 100 $15.00 $10.00 to 12.00 8.00 5.00 Carnations Extra select.. Good length. Medium Short Red , White Enchanti"ess Harrisii Lilies, per doz., $2.00 Narcissus Paper White Lily of the Valley Asparagus Sprays Sprengeri Ferns, per 1.000 .$2.50 Smilax, per doz $2.00 Adiantum Galax, hronzo. per 1,000. .$1.00 Leucothoe $ 8.00 5.00 5.00 16.00 3.00 4.00 .^.00 3.00 1.00 to 1.50 BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Greggs Station, m. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Aye., CHICA60, ILL. riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiniitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiMiiiitiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriii iiiiiiiriiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii- Chicag-o A BU.SY M'EEK. The local wholesalers are experienc- ing a busy week and the general re- port about the market i.s that the shipping, trade, wliich started on De- cember '1\, is very good. The supply of stock taken as a whole was of good quality, but in a few instances many of tlie flowers were held too long and had to be -sacrificed ■ at low prices. American Beauty roses are selling fast at this writing, December 22. and the better grades are easily bringing .$12 per dozen. Some American Beauty roses arrived from the east, and while they brought fairly good prices the local grown stock was taken first. Richmond roses were somewliat scarce and sold at good prices. Rhea Reii and Milady also had a good call and as usual there were not enough red roses to meet the demand. Mrs. Chas. Russell was also in good demand, but the supply was limited and what few flowers did arrive were eagerly taken up by the local buyers. Killarney of fine color was in good supply and some fine My Maryland were also offered. Sunliurst, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Prince de Bulgarie were seen in good supply, but, like all the other roses, were in good demand. White Killarney were obtainable in large quantities and while white roses are never fallen seri- ously as a Christmas flower, they sold well this year at ' good prices. The supply of carnations was much larger than was at first expected, but the prices he'd firm and the best red easily brought .$8 and .$10 per 100. Pink car- nations sold well and white moved also at good prices. Orchids are none too plentiful and violets are selling well. Sweet peas were not as plenti- ful as last year and lily of the valley was somewhat scarce. Lilies were in fair supply and the usual supply . of Paper White narcissus, Romans and cut poinsettias was to be seen. Holly and mistletoe sold well up to the open- ing of the week, but prices after that were considerably lower as far as mistletoe was concerned. Red berries brought $.3.50 to .$4' per case and were in good demand. Boxwood sold well, but several large shipments arrived earlj' in the week which had some effect on the prices. The plant dealers are completely sold out on blooming stock and the supply houses have had an unusually heavy run on decorative materials of all kinds. Made-up wreaths were in good demand and the supply of ruscus was a little short, several of the houses finding it necessary to prepare another lot to fill the late orders. Statice was onlj' to be had in small quantities. With favorable weather from now until Christmas a clean-up in stock as far as the market is concerned is expected. Many of the local buyers are holding off. expecting a slump in prices, but it appears as if they will be disapnninte-l this year for the out-of-town demand continues to be very good. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is mailing its new calendar to the trade which was gotten up by the firm's storeman. Otto W. Frese. It is very attractive and shows the officers of the firm and several views of their mammoth greenhouse plant at Morton Grove. Anyone who has not yet received it and would like to have one can obtain same by applying for it at the store. The grading for this firm's new range of 1.3 new houses is nearly completed, but as yet the contract for the ma- terial has not been let excepting for the gutters, which were purchased re- cently from the Garland Greenhouse Manufacturing Co. of Des Plaines. C. L. Huffert. the well known North avenue florist, was pretty busy this ^^^CY^^JO^V^ « WHOLESALE cohmikbioh FLOBISTS OB B«Bi Rwadolpfa SlrMl CBICAGO Merry Christinas and Happy New Year to Everybody week at his store, but he managed to find time to renew his subscription to THE AMERICAN FLORIST. "Cannot get along without it." he says. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a good Christmas trade and the able manager. Paul Klings- porn, is now beginning to feel more at home with the trade in this vicinity. 19^3- The American Florist. 1273 BIG CROP OF FINE Richmond- Killarney- White Killarney IVIy Maryiand-Ward-Sunburst-Bulgarie FOR NEW YEAR'S We had both quantity and quality for Christmas and will be in the same position to fill all orders for New Year's. It is not necessary to speak of the quality of our stock, for repeat orders and many flattering testimonial letters prove that our present patrons are more than pleased with it. Lvons: Bea^tjitie^ An ample supply of fine long stemmed flowers. Can fill all orders for this grade at short notice, but are cutting no short whatever. For filling New Year's orders you will find that Reinberg's Beauties give best satisfaction. CARNATIONS All the best new and leading standard varieties. New Year's Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per rtoz. Extra long .$8.00 30-iiich stems 6.00 SCi-iiifh stems 5.00 24-iiieh stems 4.00 Per 100. .1il5.00 Special. Richmonds, Select . Jledium .... Short Sunburst, Special Select Meiliuni Short Bulgaria, Special Select 10.00 to Medium 0.00 to Short .iflO.dO to . 0.00 to 10.00 to 0.00 to 12.00 8.00 5.00 15.00 12.00 S.Ofl 5.011 15.00 12.00 S.OO 5,00 Mrs. Aaron "Ward, Special... Select 10. Medium 0. Short Killarney. Special Select 10, .Medium G. Short White Killarney, Special. . . . Select 10. Medium 0. Slioit My Maryland, Special Select , 10, Medium G, Short Sunrise, Select Medium Short G, Per 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 110 to 00 to 00 to 00 to ino 15.00 12.00 8.00 5.00 15. OO 12.00 8,0:i 5,00 15.00 12,00 8,00 5.00 15,00 12,00 8,0:) 5.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 Per Roses, Our Selection Carnations, red Select white and pink. . . . White and pink 4,00 to Harrisii Lilies, per doz.. ,¥1.50 Valley Violets 1.25 to Stevia Asparagus, bunch 2.00 to strings, GOc to T5c oacli Asparagus, Stirengeri 2,00 to Smilax 2,00 to Galax, bronze and green..., per 1,000, Sl,25 Boxwood, per bunch 2o(. Ferns, per 1,000 $2,50 ion. 6,00 8,00 6.00 5,00 4.00 1.50 1.50 3,00 3.00 2.50 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., Long Distance Phone, Central 2846. CHICAGO. 1274 The American Florist. Dec. 2"/, WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Avenue, L D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO. IN GOOD SUPPLY: Fancy Beauties-Roses-Carnations N^e-w "y©a.r's American Beauties Per doz. 60-in. stems $8.00 48-in. stems 7.00 36-in. stems 6.00 Killarney pe, loo Extra specials $15.00 Selects 12.00 Fancy.. : 10.00 Richmond pg^ loo Extra specials $16.00 Selects 12.00 Fancy 10.00 White Killarney Per 100 Extra specials $16.00 Selects 12.00 Fancy 10.00 My Maryland p,,ioo Extra specials $15.00 Selects 12.00 Fancy 10.00 Per doz. 30-in. stems $5.00 24-in. stems 3.00 20-in. stems 2.00 Per 100 Medium $8.00 Good 6 00 Short stems 4.00 Per 100 Medium $8.00 Good 7.00 Short stems 5.00 Per 100 Medium $8.00 Good 6.00 Short stems 4.00 Pet- 100 Medium $8.00 Good 6.00 Frio© Sunburst r,i. Oklahoma City. TRADE VEST ACTIVE. December 25 is still a few days away but Christmas activity has already set in. Our florists have been making great preparations for the holiday trade and the results of their eitorts are plainly discernible in their stores and in their show windows. Every- thing obtainable almost in the green goods line has been procured and wreaths of all descriptions beautifully adorned with ruscus, immortelles, and red ribbons are featured. An abun- dance of choice flowering and decora- tive plants has also been assembled, chief among which are begonias, poin- settias, azaleas, cyclamens, dracsenas in such varieties as Massangeana and Sanderi, also Adiantum farleyense and bird'snest ferns are in good supply. The florists say that advance violets have come in extremely well and that a good percentage of the orders call for the better grades of stock, both in flowers and plants; even special grade American Beauty roses are being called for extensively. Among the California violets that reach here daily direct from that state there are various de- grees of quality, though they are all evidently of the same variety. S. S. B. 150,000 Ready Now This stock that we offer you is big and heavy, with a good color. We also paj- the express to you. Asparagus Sprengeri Per 100 Per 1000 4-in. pots $10.00 3-in. pots 5.00 214-in. pots 2.25 $20.00 l?-i-in. pots 1.76 16.00 Seedlings 50 4.B0 We send out good stock. We know how to pack plants. We pay the express to you. Cash with order. No goods sent C. O. D. GLOBE fiREENflOUSES, "^^S''Gtr"&a':.°^ Denver, Colo. WANTED. AUamanda Schottli, Large Specimen Flant. YELLOW SNAPDRAGON, Three-incli Pot Stock. State price and mail sample of Soapdrauon. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. New Yoek. — The National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild has dis- tributed free 5,000,000 bunches of flowers and many thousands of bush- els of fruit and vegetables to the needy. tgtJ The American Florist. 127!) RENNICOn BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 163-165 N. Wabash Avenue, L. D. Phone 466 CHICAGO 1^ O S £> S White and Pink KlUarney and Richmond Roses, Red, White and Pink Carna- tions. Callas, Sweet Peas, and Greens of all kinds. W. E. Trimble Greenhouse Go. Princeton, III. Dominick E. Freres WHOLESALE FLORIST Roses, Carnations and all other seasonable cut flowers and Greens. Fine fresh stock obtainable at all times at lowest market prices. Give me a trial order. 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NATURAL PREPARED OAK SPRAYS, RUSCUS, MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Write tor Prices. OSCAR LEISTNER, " ""^hica^ ^*"'* Selling Agents for OVE GNATT Hammond. Ind. Preparer of natural foliages- Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 H. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Randolph 3619 Mention the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telepbone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writing srijfFiowzPS™ ^ V *'iB4 MO. WABASH A!/E.*-W ^ i^KECENTliaWl J.H. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY wholesaue and CARNATIONS t^^^f A Specialty Growcr Of CWT FLOWERS Mention the American Florist when writing Batavia Greenhouse Co. KILLARNEYS BEAUTIES CARNATIONS ^"\rLo^^t[Sen!^icfr"^ 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO. I. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Chicago Carnation Co. Wholesale Florists. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago L, D. Phone, Central 3373. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph Ziska 15 1- 153 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wiioiesale Fiorists' Supplies Write tor Our New Catalog ¥lioMeHo¥crMM'Ket.j Chicago, Dec. 24. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials 8 00 36in 600 30-in 5 00 Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Reinberg Wholesale Florist 24 in 4 00 Per 100 " Killarney S 00@15 00 Extra fancy American Beanty, Rich]non4 Killarney and White KUlamey roses. Affl White Killarney 5 00@15 00 " Richmond 5 00@15 00 Prince de Bulgarie 5 00@15 00 Radiance 5 00@15 00 orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N.Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Rhea Reid 5 00@15 00 My Maryland 5 00@15 00 Mention the American Florist when writing " Melody S 00@15 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 00@20 00 ■■ Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 5 00@15 00 " Milady 5 00@15 00 WietorBros. Wholesale CUT FLOWERS " Lady Hillingdon 5 00@15 00 " Sunburst 5 00@15 00 Cattleyas per doz., $9.00 Paper Whites 3 00 Gardenias per doz., $4.00 r;rn<»^r»nf ""* i JJVr WW »JX»k» Lilium Harrisii 12 5C@15 00 Sweet Peas 1 00@ 1 50 All telegraph and telephone orders giveD Valley 4 00 prompt attention. Violets 1 00® 1 50 162 N Wabash Ave.. Q1ICA60 Boxwood per lb., 25 Ferns per 1000, 2 50 Galax " 125 Mention the American Florist when writing Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 50@ 60 Smilax ...per doz., 2 00@2 SO Sorengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 BEOOKLYN, N. y. — The new conserva- tories of the Brooklyn Botanic Gar- den have been thrown open to the pub- lic. Two more sections are being erected and will be ready for inspec- tion in a short time. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Q^^i FlOWCrS Telephone Randolr!' 2758. Greenhouses: DES FLAINES, ILL. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave-, C HICAGO 1280 The American Florist. Dec. 27, Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i mas. CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 42A.Wllfones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Snpplies aii EYerytliiiig in Seasoi always on land Write, wire or see us for Xmas Stock WINDIER WHOLESALE FLORAL GO. 1310 Pine street ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia. ABUNDANCE OF STOCK. At this writing the outlool^ for Christmas is that there will be an abundance of all kinds of flowers at moderate prices. The recent mild weather has brought on the crops very fast and much stock that two weeks ago was thought to be almost right for Christmas came in too soon and was thrown on a dull market, for the past week has been none too brisk in de- mand. The stock coming in has been very good in all lines. Roses and car- nations are now about at their best. Snapdragon has been scarce but everything else has been a little ahead of the demand. There will be no scarc- ity of gardenias and cattleyas look as if they will be equal to the demand. The wholesale men say they have booked quite a satisfactory lot of or- ders from their out-of-town customers, who invariably send their lists in be- fore the local men, these latter, being so near the base of supplies, generally waiting until they see how the busi- ness looms up before they buy. Be- gonias were a little too ripe, as usual. Bird'snest ferns were in good supply and sold well. NOTES. A look into Pennock Bros', beauti- ful store showed as up-to-date a stock as could be seen anywhere. Many beautiful plant baskets were seen, the baskets being for the most part Japa- nese, stained a dark green or brown. Heather and poinsettia was the combi- nation with farleyense or bird'snest ferns. There were also many made of poinsettias and Smithii ferns. All were appropriately decked with ribbons. This is one of the most beautiful stores in the country. The greenhouse in the rear is a. continuation of the store and affords a fine display room for blooming and foliage plants. The basement, whence the work is made up, is arranged most conveniently for the quick handling of orders, the ship- ping department being in the rear. Judging from the report of the plantsraen the dealers expect a good GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1245. P.0.Bex206. 448 Mil wauitee 's\-., Milwaukee,Wls. Fancy Valley, Harrisii and Rubrnm lilies Fancy Ferns $2,50 per ICOO Green Leucothoe 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000 C* A* KUEHN9 1312Piiie1st Green and Brown Galax $1.25 per 1000 Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist, ST. LOUIS, MO. VteMenoverMM-Kefe Philadelphia, Dec. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 40 00@50 00 first I6 00@25 00 '■ Brides and Maids 4 00@12 00 ■' Killarney 4 00@12 00 " White Killarney 4 00@12 00 " Liberty 4 00@ 8 00 Carnations 3 00@ 6 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Gardenias.... per doz., 2 00@ 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@16 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Marguerites 1 00® 2 00 Snapdragons 4 00® 8 00 Violets, single and double 75@ 1 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburgh, Dec, 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 75 00 fancy 60 00 extra 50 00 No.l 25 00 " Killarney 4 00@20 00 " My Maryland 4 00@20 00 •' Richmond 4 00@20 00 " Sunburst 4 00@20 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4 00@20 00 Yellow Daisies 2 00 Carnations 6 00 Cattleyas 75 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 300@ 6 00 Double Violets 1 25® 1 50 Narcissus Paper White 3 00 Ferns per 1000, $2.00 Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 25 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch, 35@40 Stevia 1 50 White Lilac per bunch, $1.50 Milwaukee, Dec. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 8 00@12 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 8 00@20 00 '• Richmond 15 00@25 00 " Ward 10 00@25 00 ■ " Taft 10 00@2500 '■ Sunburst 10 00@25 00 " M rs. Chas. Russell 15 00®35 00 Carnations 5 00@12 00 Lilies 2 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Asparagiij perstring, 50 " Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 Ferns, common per 1000, $2 50 RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Skinned A Mile Our Japanese Red Roping is far preferred for Xmas decorations— try a sample order. Small size. 75c; medium size, $1.00; large size, $1.35. 60 yards to a Ball. Specinl price on quantity. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, ^°°Tlowst 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Christmas. The Robt. Craig- Co. filled more than 2,000 baskets with plants, and have sold them all. They were all done well. Modern baskets, all well selected, were used and were filled with choice variegated plants about as the store men fill them. Having been /p^j The American Florist. 1281 C OFFER YOUR CUSTOMERS SOMETHING NEW ^ IRISH FIRE FLAME, A Splendid New Yellow Rose BOUVARDIA SNAPDRAGON In three colors: Red, pink and some white , Extra well ^rown stock mostly pink and yellow THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Sts., GARDENIAS A good supply of excellent flowers Philadelphia, Pa. EASTER LILIES All year round grown by Hoffmeister Floral Co. Llckrun, Cincinnati, Ohio. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Finest Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Orchids, Carnations. Good Valley always. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE CARNEY COMPANY Wholesale Florists Fine roses in quantity at all times Consignments solicited PITTSBURGH, - - PA. kept a couple of weeks in the green- house and given a start they should be very satisfactory and salable. They were shipped all over the country and up into Canada and gave very general satisfaction. Godfrey Aschmann reports a great Christmas business. He had a varied stock and sold out clean in some lines. Christmas azaleas were much better this season than usual. The plants appeared to be very well set witn buds and most growers had the crops about right for the holidays. Poinset- tias were also good and cyclamens were well flowered. Red ruscus has had a great sale this season. There appear to be many shades but the bright holly red, when made up with boxwood into wreaths, is about the showiest thing in this line. The Leo Niessen Co. had a great crop of American Beauty roses for Christ- mas. In fact, there was an immense stock of everything. They certainly do things on a large scale here. The Coldflesh Brothers were right in it with their Giatrasii ferns, having quite a stock of very well-grown plants. This is a beautiful variety when given room to develop. George Faulkner is back in his home city, having taken a position with the Habermehls to manage their store at Twenty-second and Diamond streets. The M. Rice Co. broke all records on Christmas greenery and flowers. Ev- erything that went into the making up of wreaths sold as never before. The Berger Bros, market handled a large quantity of holly and other Christmas greens. Roses and carna- tions were also a feature. Robert Craig has been laid up for a couple of days. Too much strenuous work at this holiday season. Dennis Connor is improving. He has been quite sick. K. WALLA, Walla, Wash.— The Wash- ington State Horticultural Association met here December 17-10. WELCH BROS. CO. American Beauty, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and all the Superior Roses, lily of the Valley, Carnations, Orchids ^StS-X* X>XI.C3I3TTOSlX3 226 Devonshire Street, : : BOSTON, MASS. 00@ 6 00 00® 8 00 00® 6 00 00@12 00 00® 4 00 GO® 4 00 00@10 00 00@12 00 00® 4 00 00® 4 00 00® 4 00 7S@ 1 00 00® 1 25 00@I2 00 00@50 00 00® 1 50 I 1 25 3 00 YlioMe Ho¥crMM*Ket>s Buffalo, Dec. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40 00@50 00 fancy 30 00@35 00 extra 20 00@2S 00 No. 1 12 00@15 00 No. 2 5 00® 8 00 " Pink Killarney 3 00®10 00 • White Killarney 3 00@10 00 My Maryland 4 Aaron Ward 4 Killarney Queen 4 Hillingdon 3 " Sunburst 4 Bonsilene 3 " Safrano 3 Richmond 4 Milady 4 Snapdragon 3 Carnations 2 Lily of the Valley 3 Violets White Violets 1 Lilies 10 Cattleyas 40 Adiantum 1 Asparagus, per bunch 35@ 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 35@ 50 Ferns per 1000. $2 00 Stevia "1 Romans Boston, Dec. 24. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 75 00@100 00 medium 50 00@75 00 culls 2 00 White and Pink Killarney, Special 8 00@16 00 White and Pink Killarney. Extra 800@16 00 ■■ Double White Killarney... 10 00®20 00 •' Killarney Queen Special.. .12 00®25 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell, " 25 00@75 00 " Sunburst, Special 8 00®20 00 " Taft 800@1200 " Cardinal S 00®10 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 4 00@12 00 " Richmond 6 00@25 00 " My Maryland 6 00@20 00 Carnations 5 00@ 8 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Gardenias 12 00@25 00^ Lilium Longiflorum andRubrum. 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 CO® 1 50 Cincinnati. Dec. 24. Roses, Beauty per doz. $1 00@$12 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 4 00@15 00 Killarney 4 00@15 00 My Maryland 4 00@15 00 Perle 4 00@15 00 Richmond 4 00®15 00 Taft 4 00®15 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 50®15 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Carnations 6 00@10 00 Valley 4 00 Violets 1 SO Narcissus 4 00 Orchids $9.00®$12.00 per doz. Roman Hyacinths 2 00® 3 00 Stevia 25c®35c per bunch Sweet Peas 1 00 Poinsettias 15 00@25 00 GIvi Ih a Trial We Can Pleati Tib. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WhoUssle CommiHion Florists, WM. F. KASTIN6 CO. noriits' Snppliei and Wire Deiigni. EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MeGALLUM CO., Clereland.Ohlo rituimrgh, ra. Berger Bros. Central Market. BEST CHRYSANTflEMDIHS In All Grades. Orchids, Roses, Violets, Garnations, Choice Valle) 140-142 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Immediate Service. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, OHIO Wholesale CommissionFlorist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florlats' Greena and Soppllrs St. Louis, Dec. 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@12 50 short stems 3 00® 5 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Aaron Ward 3 000 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Valley 4 00 Rubrum 8 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu,,35@60 Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Ferns per 1000, $2.50 Galax per 1000, 1.25 1282 The American Florist. Dec. 27, Our Motto: THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc. Horticultural Importers and Exporters 90-92 WEST BROADWAY, NEW YORK NOW READY Hohmann's Lily of the Valley, Sample cases, per 1000 $16.00 Lil. Giganteum, 7 9 inch, 300 per case 18.00 810 inch. 225 '■ " 20.00 JOHIV I^OUIS^O Cattleyas, Gardenias, Valley, Lilies, Carnations and Roses. I wish to assure my friends throughout the country that all orders to be shipped, will receive my personal attention. CHOICEST STOCK IN AMERICA. SS ^West WHOLESALE Telephone 7362 Madison Square. K:B>'%2%r itoh^k: New York. BUSINESS IN DEPEESSED STATE. Business during the past week was exceptionally dull. Toward the last of the week much special rose stock that should have brought high prices went begging at the ordinary prices of "ex- tras" and "number ones." All this was very discouraging to the wholesalers, ■who feel that they should have better prices at this time. For the past few years it has been the rule that the Christmas business, what there is of it, is crowded into about two days. For two or three weeks before, and for the . same time after Christmas, there is a period of extreme dullness, which is causing the dealers to ask themselves and one another if, from a business viewpoint. Christmas is worth while. There has been an abundance of good stock on the market — it never was better — but the demand has been very poor. NOTES. Wm. A. McAlpine, of McAlpine Bros., Boston, Mass., and Exeter, N. H., was a welcome visitor December 17. The Arm which he represents is shipping to John Young fine stocks of the new rose Black Beauty. We have some- times thought that the name chosen for this rose is rather unfortunate, for the very good reason that it is not black. However, it is an old say- ing that a rose would smell as sweet under any other name and even if we take exceptions to the name of this one, that does not detract from ■ its beauty and merit. Mr. Young is also receiving from A. V. D. Snyder, Rldgewood, N. J., a fine line of bulbous stock, including jonquils and campa- nulas, the first of the season, which is meeting with much favor. Louis Giatras, who for a number of years has conducted a retail store at Columbus avenue and One Hundred and Fourth street, was taken suddenly ill December 15. He was removed to St. Vincent's hospital, where the dis- ease -was pronounced appendicitis and an operation was performed. At this writing he is said to be in a precarious condition. He is one of the best known of the Greek florists and has many friends. Joseph H. Voeke, who represents William H. Siebrecht in the Coogan building, is a little superstitious about odd numbers, and that is the reason he :is being congratulated by his friends over" the arrival of the fourth little Voeke, at his home, Carona, L. I., De- cember 15. He now has three girls and one hoy and all are happy and doing well. Prominent among many noteworthy features now seen in the wholesale ■district are the orchids and roses at Traendly & Schenck's. Their stock is exceptionally fine and keeps this firm in its old place, in the front ranks. Another notable visitor of the past week was Wm. R. Nicholson of Boston and Framingham, Mass. Like Wm. H. Nicholson, his father, he is a carnation expert and takes an occasional trip to various ranges to inspect the progress ^f the hew productions. At the two "stores of John S. Nicho- las on East Forty-second street, par- ticularly in the Grand Central Termi- nal, there is now great activity both in plants, flowers and fruits. All the stock is very fine and everything looks good for Christmas. Harvey Francis, at one time a well known rose grower of Madison, N. J., and later engaged in fruit growing in Florida, died December 16 in the Post- Graduate hospital, this city, as the re- sult of an operation for appendicitis. At the wholesale store of B. C. Horan quite extensive improvements have re- cently been made in the way of paint- ing and decorating. Even in the dull- est days, the genial Mr. Horan is op- timistic. Philip F. Kessler, the well known wholesaler of the Coogan building, is off for a short sojourn at Palm Beach, Fla. A. F. F. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The regular monthly- meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, L. I., Wednesday, December 10, at 2 p. m. This being the end of the finan- cial year, tlie''most important business was the reading of the report for the past and the election of officers for the coming year. S. J. Trepess, treas- urer, read the report for the year just passed, which, considering the heavy expenses, was very favorable. President E. T. Brown then "called upon James Duthie to take the chair and install the new officers, as follows : Henry Gaut, president; William Grey, vice-president; Ernest J. Brown, treas- urer; Ern.est Westlake, recording sec- retary; Harry Jones, corresponding secretary; James Holloway, trustee for three years. The executive committee is composed of the following : Valen- tine Cleres, James McCarthy, Walter McKinley, James Gladstone, Herman Boettcher, Harry Goodband and Oscar Bjorkgren. Mrs. Clifford and V. Brokaw were elected to honorary membership, and the following were elected to active membership : Henry Millar, Glen Cove; Henry Thompson, Locust Val- ley; G. F. Piatt, Glen Cove. The awards for the monthly competi- tion were as follows : Three heads of lettuce — Pierre Char- bonniad, first. Fifty violets — Herman Boettcher, first. Three poinsettias (cut) — Percy Chubb, first. A hearty vote of thanks was extend- ed to all the retiring officers. The an- nual dinner will take place in Feb- ruary, 1914. The next meeting will be held at Pembroke Hall, Glen Cove, Wednesday, January 14, 1914, 2 p. m. Prizes will be awarded for carnations as follows : 12 white, 12 pink, and 12 any other color. HABEY JONES, Sec'y. New Orleans Horticultural Socleiy. Christmas plants were the feature of the December meeting of the New Or- leans Horticultural Society. J. A. Newsham's orchid was awarded first prize. H. Papworth of the Metarie Ridge Nursery won second with azalea and Herman Doescher was third with poinsettias. All were of a very high order and called forth much favorable comment. C. W. Eichling, chairman of the committee in charge of the ar- rangements for the flower exhibits of the Southern States fair in 1914, re- ported that $2,000 would be awarded as prizes in this department. It was de- cided, on motion of Secretary Panter, to invest the $600 in the treasury in new serial state bonds. J. Schatt- maier, manager of the city store of the Metaire Ridge Nursery, was elect- ed a member. C. R. Pantee, Sec'y. SouthOrange, N. J. Joseph Bradbury, for many years the leading florist of this city, cele- brated his ninety-third birthday De- cember 16. He is yet hale and strong, and his advice to his seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren may be summarized in two words : "Don't worry." A. F. F. Allentown, Pa. — J. F. Horn & Bro. have purchased a new automobile, their trade having outgrown the old style of delivery. Ft. Smith, Aek. — Horticulturists of this state will meet in annual conven- tion here February 10-13, 1914. Prizes amounting to .$1,200 are oltered for the exhibition in connection with the con- vention proper. fpu- The American Florist. 1283 XIV1AS GREETINGS FROM THE HOUSE OF RICE ™"^* PA. PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS U7 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ^***'^ Everything id Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. Everything in supplies. . -^ Established 1878 106 West 28ih Street New York J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers. Headquarters for the celL-bratcd Milady, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer and KlUamey Roses. Carnations superb Lily of the Valley. ConsiRnments solicited. Open at 6 a. m. every mornintr. Phones 167 and 4468 Madison Square. TO GROWERS Determining the financial responsibility of your consignee is as important as sclectintr the best flowers to grow. We have the best of references for the ten years wc have been in business, from our bankers and our growers, which we will cheerfully furnish upon application. We desire a few more shippers and if you consign to us we can assure you that we will most conscientiously endeavor to justify whatever confidence may be reposed in us. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. aUTTAlAN, Prnldent. Wholesale Florists Removed to 102 W. 28th St., New York Phone 1912 and 7983 Madison Square. 18 Years Experience. Franl: H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cot Flower Excbange 131-133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. IMT. C IToi-ci 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Itie Largest Shipper and Receiver of Fresh Cut Flowers ^^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. L B. Nason Wholesale Florist 116 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CIFY Phone 2315 Madison Sq. Large Double VIOLETS F. R. SNYDER, Violet Grower, RHINEBECK, N. Y. If yoa want to prosper you need lielp. Give us a call for Xmas. James Coy le WHOLESALE FLORIST 101 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 20 years experience in this line. Consignments will receive prompt attention. Mention the^ American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 west 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLORIST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist ^Isl'sH Mad. Sq. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the MEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. ¥lioMe Rover MM"ltel>s New York, Dec. 24. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00@S0 00 extra and fancy ... 25 00@30 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 8 00@I0 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. special 15 00@20 00 extra... S 00@10 00 •• N0.I&N0.2 3 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 1 00@ 8 00 Killarney, My Maryland... special 8 00@10 00 extra 3 00@ 5 CO No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00@ 1 50 Queen, special.. 6 00@10 00 " Hillingdon, Aaron Ward .. 1 C0@ 8 00 " Richmond 1 00@10 00 ■' Sunburst 1 00@10 00 " Taft 1 00@ 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 4 00@15 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 75 00 inferior grades. 35 00@50 00 Lilies, Lonsriflorum and Harrisii.. 8 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Paper White Narcissus 1 25@ 1 SO Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 20® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 1 25® 1 75 Smilax Doz. strings, 75® 1 00 Sweet Peas, doz. bunches, 75c@.$1.00 Carnations ■ 2 50® 4 00 Violets 40® SO Gardenias.... per doz. ,$1.00lg$4.00 Stevia per bunch, .10® .25 Poinsettias, cut... ...per doz., 3. CO HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephonea: 2200 and 2201 Madison Squars. Mention the American Florist iohen isiStln^ WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. ConsignmentB solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchanp Cooean BIdsr., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York ODcnfor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock ev^ery morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORV AL, S^retary . Mention the American Florist iohan uHMnf The Kervan Company FRBSH CUT EVBRQRBEIMS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writino George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 1284 The American Florist. Dec. 2f, Books Tor The Holidays The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept con- venient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Lawns and How to Make Them. By Leonard Barron A very useful and practical work. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. The Rose. By H. B. Ellwanger. Its cultivation, varieties, etc. A complete guide. Price, $1.25. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. By Herbert J. KeUaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 halftone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2. The Landscape BeautifuL By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Illustrated. Price, $2. Window Gardening. By Herman B. Dorner. An interesting subject. Well bound in green cloth. 153 pages and 43 illustrations. Price, $1.25. Vines and How to Grow Them. By Wm. M. McCullom. A list of varieties for different locations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.10. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. By E. P. Powell. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Garden Month by Month. By Mabel Cabot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30 Success in Market Gardening. By Herbert Rawson. No one in the business for profit can be without this latest edition. 271 pages and 22 illustrations. Price, $1.10. Practical Floriculture. By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. Price, $1.50. Chrysanthemum Manual. By Elmer D. Smith. Profusely illustrated. Price, 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. By L. H. Bailey, ruit culture is treated thoroughly. 516 pages. Price,$1.25' Greenhouse Construction. By L. R. Taft. how to build and heat a greenhouse. Illustrated. Price, $1.50. Daffodils, Narcissus, How to Grow Them. By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. The Vegetable Garden. By Vilmorin Andrieux S Co. Most complete book published. Profusely illustrated. 782 pages. Price, $6. Orchids: Their Culture and Management. By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price, $10. • The Goldfish. By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. Price, $2. Landscape Gardening. By Sam'l Maynard. 338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price $1.50. The Book of Water Gardening. By Peter Bisset. 2C0 pages and 139 illustrations. Price, $2.50. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them. By Wm. Falconer. Only American book on the subject. Illustrated. Price, $1. Greenhouse Management. By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price, $1.50. Manual of the Trees of North Ame rica . By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The American Carnation. By C. W. Ward. A complete treatment. Illustrated. Price, $3.50. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. By E. P. Powell. 140 pages, with 22 illustrations. Pride, 50 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables. By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. Price, 50c. House Plants. By Parker T. Barnes. 236 pages and 30 full-page illustrations. Price, $1.20. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. By F. H. Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. Price, $1.50. The American Flower Garden. By Neltje Blanchan. Well bound. 368 pages and 92 illustrations. Price, $5.35 The American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborfl St., Chicago i9U- The American Florist. 1285 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. DULUTH, MINN. 2 STORES 2 SUPERIOR, WIS. J. J. r^B^IiORIXJ Two stores and seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. Chicago. Established in 18S7. 'mM. noRisr 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone Murray Hill 1440 and 1441. 8 East 33d Street, Opposite tlie Waldorf-Astoria. Our Motto— The Golden Rule. Mention the American Florist when writing New York City C. C. Trepel Third Ave. and 59th St. Competes with anybody in the prompt delivery of CDT FLOWERS and DESIGNS. Prices for the Plain People. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Teleirraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 6E0. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. UNGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telccraph Deliv Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, Minnesota. Out of town orders for CUT FLOWERS and FUNERAL DESIGNS Given Special Attention. Special Service for the Hospital. ROSS BRAGG, ^^Ii^o'ck^"™' Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Decemlier 30. A iiiericau, Navigazione. December 31, Kroonhind, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, Nortb River. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon. Campania, Cunard. Ultonia. Cunard. Laura, Aiistuo- American, 3 p. m. January 1, FROM PORTLAND, Fretorian, Allan. FROM ST. JOHN, Corintliian, Allan. Cedric, White Star. 12 noon. January 2, PUiladelpbia, Americiiii, 10 a. in.. Pier Oli. North River. President Grant, Hamburg- American, 10 a. m. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Armenia, Hamburg- American. HelUg Olav, Scandinavian-American, 2 p. m. January 3, Caledonia, Anchor, 12 noon. Pier 64, North River. Calabria, Anclior. Pier 64, North River. FROM ST. JOHN. Tviolia, Canadian Pacific. FROM PORTLAND, Canada. White Star-Do- minion. 10 a. m. FROM PORTLAND. Ascania, Cunard. George Washington. North Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m. Danube, Royal Mail. Caoma, Porto Rico. Irish Monarch, Lloyd Brazileiro. January 5. Madawaska, Houlder, Weir & Boyd. Burmese Prince, Houlder, Weir ik Boyd. Bulgarian Prince, Prince. Winifred, Barber. January 6. Araerika. Hamburg- American, 1 p. m, Potsdam, Hqlland-America. 10 a. m. January 7. FROM ST. JOHN. Virginian. Allan. Finland. Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 01, North River. Frfnice, French, Pier 57, North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Rhoiu. North Gor. Lloyd. 2 p. m. January 8, FROM BOSTON, Sicilian. Allan, ivregantic. White Star, 12 noon. Franconia. Cunard. Princess Irene. North German Lloyd, 11 a. ni. Canada, Fabre, 3 p. m. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREEL NEW YORK CITY qpELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell. Western Union Code. Montreal Cor. St. Catberlne and Gay Sts. AH orders receive promnt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Young A Nugent Telepbone 2066 -2066 Madison Sanarc. 42 West 28th Street. To ont-of-town florists WTE'TAI' 'V/\1>ir We arc in the Heart Of WHiW lUIvA And E:ive special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS Phones; Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388A. 634 Fourth Avenue Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, H. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orderi Blled promptly with the choicest stock. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Sncceasor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing 1286 The American Florist. Dec. ^7, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by m-ivate code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Ol$on, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. ' Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Newarlc, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN. WISCONSIN FLOWERS delivered promptly in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Tonawanda, Lancaster and , other Western New York cities and towns. 304 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO AU. ORDERS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co 41 Peactitree Street Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West S9th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Members of tlie Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Bo^on, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Florist Phones : 6738 I p, 6739 I "*^^- Madison Avenue at Fifty-fifth Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Oh U St. Lou. GRIMM-GORLY St. Louis, Mo. F. T. D. Toronto, Can. 266-727 Yonge Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S Darbom St., CHICAGOO Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Desije[ns. High Qrade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER Both Lani Distance Pbones. Orders taken for FLOWERS. Delivered to all parts of the country. Special care, select and artistic work. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boyle and Maryland Ave. OUDC BROS.CQL TLORISTS 1114 r 9T.NW WASHIMOTOHAa WASHINGTON D. c. Gudes' Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenne All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Members of the Florists' Telesraph DeliverT, Mention the American Florist when writing PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. OiffE ffiuniiott Ifflototr i&bojj, ffiti, 1800 Chestnut Street, PHnADELPHIA, P A. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Denver, Colo. yhe Park J. A.vALEN'HNE, riorai vO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing /p^j- The American Florist. 3 287 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. I FRED C. WEBER SELLING FLOWERS 40 YEARS • 4326-28 Olive Street ■ Notice initials— we hnvo one store only, Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ST. LOLIS MO. PhUadelphla. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orrters IfsnMan the Ameriean Florist when wriUng Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. Ilention the A merioan Floriat when writing Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M, Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. will fill all orders for Cut Kansas City and Flowers, Funeral Designs. OiaocontUIII Mi> Wedding and Birthday Gifts, rieasaninill, mo. that may be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874, Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. George M. Stampp 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, ici Milwaukee, Wis. CLE? EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Washington, D.C. 14th and H. Street. C. C. Poilworth Co. wm take proper \xrz a#»r»n ai n care of vour orders In '''' »o*»«Ji»»«*i Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galyin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, Floral Artist. Boston— Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — S. Masur. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, SOfMain. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Lehorius. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Eapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Little Kock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co. Memphis, Tenn. — The Flower Shop. Milwaukee— C. C. Poilworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New Orleans, La. — Uriah J. Virgin. New York— C. C. Trepel. New York — M. A. Howe. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. G. Leikens. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. B9th St. New York — John S. Nicholas. New I'ork — George M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swohoda, Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Salttord Flower Shop. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Eockford, 111.— H. W. Buekbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm-Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Mullanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Louis, Mo.— Fred C. Weber. St. Louis, Mo.— P. H. Weber. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Superior, Wis. — J. J. Lehorius. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Vancouver, B. C. — Brown Bros. & Co. Washington — Blacklstone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. New York. EstablUaedl849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, Choice Gut Flowers. Telephones: 1662-1553 ColumDui San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders from out of-tovfn florists. Trade discount. 21s West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flovfers in NORTHERN OHIO. St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. E> 1^ le B> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Toronto, Can. Canada's best Icnown and most reliable floriat Only the Best Dunlop's 86 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and fuarantee safe arrival. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders fordeliverT in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. 1288 The American Florist. Dec. 27, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. TOb ICORPOHATCO) ST. LOUIS, - MO. 7th and Locust and 3520 North Grand Ave. AU orders by telephone or telegraph carefully executed at once. : TELEPHONES: Long Distance Phones Bell Tyler 1104 Main 2114 Kin., Central 4131 Central 2114 Sendyourorders^'GliiGago and Sub- urbs to - ^yaii I ^ ', All orders carefully filled ^■^KSWMa'"*?? under the supervision of • ^HicA« QEQPUE jji^uS, Mgr Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Ivargest Growers of Flowers in City. Little Rock, Ark. PAIL M. PALEZ, FLORIST, 409 MAIN STREET. Atl orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of tbecity. Arkansas and the Southwest, Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Fre^an (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 Famum St telephones Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. WiUiam L. Rock Flower Co. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Funeral Emblems Cut Flowers Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN Bulbs 48 Hastings St., E,, Vancouver, B. C. Seeds NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. The Saltford Flower Shop. Hot weather orders are handled successfully. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MYER, FLORIST, ^Z'Z^ Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE Nashville, Tenn. — Walter Snell, a special representative of the firm of Robbink & Atkins, has just com- pleted the landscape work on the country estate of W. L. Smiths The result has attracted much attention by reason of its beauty and originality. TRUMBULL, Neb. — Herbert F. Warren says the long protracted drought and consequent shortage of crops and cash has made the fall trade on peonies slack. At the best season for plant- ing in this locality, September 5 to 15, the soil was so dry and hard as to be unfit to work, but copious rains in December have fitted the soil for spring planting and he looks forward to a heavy spring trade in the peony business. In the Heart of New York NEW FLOWER AND FRUIT STORE JOHN S. NICHOLAS 42nd St. and Park Avenue Uaur Vnrlr Pitv Grand Central Terminal "^ff I Ul R bllj The. Old Established Hi^ Class Florist Has opened a magnificent flower and fruit es- tablishment on the Forty-second street side of the New Grand Central Terminal Station, New York City, The facilities of this store for the satisfac- tory execution of mail, telephone and telegraphic trade orders at steamers, and elsewhere in New York City and its suburbs are unsurpassed. PBaiPS BROS, 938 BroadSt. lEWAffi E X Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST TfflRD STREET New Orleans CUT FLOWERS Delivered for Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. 'Wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. URIAH J. %# I D G I N 838 _____ V I R «N I 1^ , CANAL ST. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. """"Jared fifr""'""^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Horist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 8 SONS Will fill rour orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Micbigran. Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Deliver; Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 mtll Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE, TBIN '913- The American Florist. 1289 A Happy New Year is assured by sowing: Vaughan's Flower Seeds l(» IVi- <'<-ii< S|ii-<'l:il ( iiNli DiMi'oiiiit I III iiitliis over %tMO for I'lowcr Seeds If the (Msli is iiicliiscil. This discount does not apply to AspnniKUS Seed. Cash discount on tins is '1 per cent. Our KlorlNt <'iiliil« In (he prliiter'M IllinilN iiixl ii eopy Mill he lllllllell ill II 1'4'^V 4lll>M. BEGONIA-Contiiuiud. T'nde pkt. i lirlK'ht dark, II. $1.:;.-, PANSY— Vaughan's International Mixture. AGERATUM. Trade Pkt. Oz. Imperial Dwarf, blue $(1.1(1 t|iO.:{0 Imperial Dwarf, white TO .30 Blue S'erfeetWm ^ lO .40 I-lttle Blue Star .2.". I'riuee.s.s A'ietoria Louise 10 .-(0 ALYSSUM. Maritimiini, Sweet Alj'ssum . .O.l .1.5 Vauf^'hauN Little Gem. extra fine strain 10 .CO ANTIRRHINUM. Golden King, yellow 10 ..">(> Queen Victoria, pure white.. .10 .(!« Brilliant Scarlet 10 ..■ill Venus, apple-blossom pink.. .2.1 2.00 Delicate Pink . . , 10 ..".o "^''au.shan's Special Mixture. .10 ,50 ASPARAGUS. FluinosuN JVauus. Northern Greeii- hou.se Groivii. I'er 100 .seeds, ."jOe; 2.j0 seed.s, .1!1.0(); ],000 .seeds, .1!3..j0; 5,000 seed.s at .$3.2.1 per thousand. Huteherii. 100 seeds, $1.00; 1,001) seeds, $0.00. Sprengeri. 100 seeds, l.lo; 250 seeds, 25c; 1,000 seeds. ~5c; 5,000 seeds, $3.00. ASTERS. Queen of the ^larket Aster. Vi'hite, Crimson. Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue. Silvery Lilac, Scarlet, Flesh, Dark Lilac. Bach of the above, 14 o.*?.. 25e; trade pkt., 10c; oz., .*0c. Ctueen of the i^larket, best mixed, trade pkt., 10c; oz., (iOc. BEGONf A. Trade pkt. Ilex Hylirids, 500 seeds 35 Gracilis Bontire, flowers lustrous carmine scarlet, metallic brown foliage 20 Gracilis Lumiuosa, foliage lustrous reddish brown, flowers fiery dark scarlet 25 Gracilis ]>[iK-noii, fiery scarlet red, foliage soft dark green, spotted and bordered with bronzy red... .25 Gracilis Prima Donna, large trans- parent rose flowers 20 Vernon, red-leaved and red-flow- ered, iV oz., 30c 10 15 1..-.0 r!-' 2.01) 05 .30 50 11> .40 10 .NO Iferila. foliilge (■.■trinhii^ red lOrt'ordia, "ros.\- carinin iOrlordla (irandiHora .Sui>erhu itcd i,n4M*ea. fine for bedding.. 25 DouliJe 'liiheroiis Kooieil, best mixed .25 BELLIS. • • 'I'rade I'kt, 11/.. A iiuuliaiiN llainmoth .Mixture ■s uz.,-35e $1).25 Alamuiotli; White, l/4 oz.. 35c. .25 llamniothj Pink, i/i 0/.., 35c. . .25 liOnu'felliMv. dark pink 15 $1.50 .Suowliall, double white 15 1.40 Monstrosa: new giant double white, Vs o.T!.. $1.00 25 llonstrosa. new giant double pink. 14 oz., $1.00 25 Turban, -best double red 25 CANDYTUFT. Giant Hyacinth-Flowered, Ex- tra selected stock, lb. $5.00 .15 .50 CELOSIA. Cristata (Coxcomb): Divarf I'resideut Thiers Divarf |.]miiress, crimson.... Dwarf JiJre Iviu^- Centjiiirea Gymnocarpu i'a]ididissim:i, 500 seeds... C'cl>ae:i Scaiidens, Purple. . . . Scandens nore Alba, White Colciis, A'au;£j;-|i:in's ItainboM' >lixture. ■}.-. oz,, 7,1c Kxtra Choice, lai'ge leaved, mixed. ,V oz., $1.00 I^arsc-leaved, Copper-col- orcd Lacinated and fringed, ,V, oz.. .$1..10 C'^periis Alternifolius. Uni- brella Plant Uracaeuji Indivisa Lineata.. Indivisa. lb., $3.00 Indivisa Latifolia Australis Echeveria (Hen and Chicken), mixed. 1,000 seeds, $1.00'.. Metallica, 1,000 seeds. .$2..10; Secunda Glauca, 1,000 seeds, $1.00 De Smetiana, 1,000 seeds, $1 .20 Greviliea Itobusta Heliotrope, illaminoth Floiv- ered, mi.\ed Ipomoea, Moonflower, white seeded Noctiflora, black seedeij... Giant' Fiiilc Leari. dark blue Ijantana Hyhrida, mixed.... Bruant's New Dwarf Hy- brids, mixed LOBELIA. Bedding' li.i:turc, Th.' World's I'.est. oz.. $li;..OI); 1/, oz.. $2..10; l„ oz.. $l..10: Ti.i.le Tkl., 50c. XauKhaii's <;lanl >il\turc. iiz.. $4.00; M oz.. $1.00; !„ uz.. (iOe; Trade Pkt., 25c. PETUNIAS. Single l.arKC '""lOM^eriiiK .Sorts, Trad.' pkt. $0.25 I.arBC-l^^loweriiiK-, finest mixed, ,'„ oz., .$2.00 I'^rinK'ed, mixed, extra choice, iV, oz.. $2.00 25 Giants of Califiirniu, true, l'„ oz.. .$2.00 25 ii!t4,>'c0 (.lauts, mixed .10 'I'rlumph of the <*iaiits .10 Gerninii Fmprcss. Giant llower, bluish white, veined purple 35 IvinK' tldwjird. 1 leeiJ blood-red \vith white cente!" 35 Balcony Ctucen. Rich velvety vio- let with white blotches 35 VauK'haii*s Best Mi.\ture of Largc- l^^lo«ei*iii;i- .Sinj;Ie S'ctunias. Trade Pitt. (1.000 seeds), .10c; 3 plits. for $1..35 l.arK'e Doiihle-^"'Iowered Sorts. Double l.iirKe-iiowering-, exti'a choice mixed. 1,000 seeds, $1,25; 10,000 seeds, $10.00: 500 seeds, (i5c; 1/64 oz., .$3.00. Double liarg-e-FIoweriiift', Frinj»-ed, best mixed, 1,000 seeds, $1.25; 10.000 seeds, $10.00; 500 seeds, 1i5c; 1/64 oz.. .$3.00. Double - Fringed Perfection. 10.000 seeds. $12.00: 1,000 seeds, $1.50; seeds, .SOc. A'aug'han's .Special 3IixtHre Double, tra choice. 1,000 seeds. $1.,10; seeds, SOc; 1/64 oz.. $4.00. Pyrethruni, Parthenifolium Aureum. Golden I'eather.. .10 500 ex- 500 .25 SALVIA Trade Clara Bedinaii Drooping Spikes Firebali, V^ o'/.., 75c Pkt. .25 .25 .35 50 Oz. l.(!0 1.80 2.50 3 50 STOCKS. D o II li 1 e liarse-Fio«"eriiig", I3«"Mrf, Gerniau 10 «eel£S. Canary Yellow. Dark Blue, Crimson, Brilliant Rose, Light Blue, Blood Rpd. White, Flesh. Each of above .'ZXi l.SO Extra choice mixed ii5 1.25 Giaut Perfection or Cut and Conie Ag-ain. Sky Blue, Light Blue. Flesh, W^hite, Dark Blue, Canary Yellow, Pink, Scarlet. Each of the above 25 2.50 Thuuliergia, mixed 10 .40 Torenia Fournieri Grauiil- flora. Vs 02., 30c .10 Vinca Rosea, mixed 10 .40 liosea pink 10 .50 Rosea Fl. Albo, white with pink eve 10 .50 Rosea Alba Pura. pure white .10 ,,'50 VERBENA. Defiance, brilliant scarlet. . . .15 1.00 Firefly, brilliant scarlet, white eye 15 1.25 Hyhrida Gisantea 25 2.50 Maminotli. mixed 10 .SO Mammoth, White, extra choice .15 .80 Mannmiith, Rose and Carmine shades .15 1.00 Mammoth, Purple shades 10 .80 Mammoth, Striped on red ground 15 1.00 Mayflo«'er, beautiful pink... .15 1.00 Vaugrhan'a Best Mixture of A''erl>enas. Trade pkt.. 25c; ^A oz 50c; oz., f2.0»; '1 ozs., $3.50. 31-33 W.Randolph St., 803 W, Randolph St., Chicago 1290 The American Florist. Dec. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. Charles C. Massie. Minneapolis, Minn., President: J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y.. First Vice-President; W. Frank Therkild- son, Painesville. O., Second Vice-President: C. E. Kendal. Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer; S. F. Willard, Jr., Cleveland, O., Assistant Secretary. Next annual convention, June 1914. IT is predicted that white Roman hyacinths will be scarce this year. THE Indiana state corn show will be held at Lafayette in January next. Colder weather will be welcome to warehouse men who have onion sets in storage. Seed beans are proving scarcer than expected and prices constantly ad- vancing. Kansas Cixy, Mp. — L. W. Wheeler, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Gil- roy, Calif., was a visitor here. Several American and most Eng- lish seed firms employ inspectors or agents in continental Europe by the year. DE.S Moines, Ia. — A receiver has been appointed for the Fletcher Bulb and Floral Co. on application of one of the owners. Minneapolis, Minn. — The University of Minnesota seed testing laboratory is nearing completion and is expected to be in operation before the holidays. It will be in charge of Prof. W. L. Oswald. Tr.welers booking contract seed business report good prospects for spring trade. Think dealers should be able to unload stocks which in many cases are heavy. The disposition to make new growing contracts is not very eager. Higher prices are being quoted for next season on some varieties of im- ported bubs of Dutch hyacinths, tu- lips Murillo, Keizerskroon and Whitt Pottebaker, also for French Roman hyacinths, though no one has real knowledge of the crop. TotTLON, France, December 6.— Con- tinued warm and wet weather this sea- son has caused a quick growth of all varieties of bulbs. Oldest growers do not remember any season when they have flowered so early. Many fields of narcissi are passing out of bloom, while in ordinary season they do not flower until January. Potato Quarantine. The Federal Horticultural Board ad- vises that quarantine against potatoes from Canada and Europe is effective December 24. Shipments covered by eorisular invoices on or prior to De- cember 24 will be admitted up to Jan- uary 15. Christmas Greens. Chicago. — Holly stock, choice, was well cleaned up by Tuesday, selling at the last at from $6 to 36.50 per case. Bouquet green was also sold out, the price holding up to $9. Of other greens boxwood, mistletoe and laurel, the sup- ply was equal to the demand, but prices were well maintained. New Zealand Garden Peas. F. Cooper, Ltd., Wellington, N. Z., report under date of November 7, 1913, the condition of garden peas as fol- lows : "Our George Cooper has just re- turned from a first inspection of the crops. The spring until about two weeks ago was very dry and they were suffering somewhat, but recently we had four days of heavy rain, which will make a wonderful difference. It is too early to give an estimate of the crop, but about Christmas we shall be able to send a full report." Buckt)ee Loses Cucumber Case The famous pickle case, which has been pending in the federal court of this district for the past ten years, and which has been on trial here for the past four days, was ended short- ly after noon today when Judge Geo. A. Carpenter, after an extended con- ference with the attorneys in the case, directed the jury to return a verdict of $12,921.40 in favor of the plaintiff. The case was that of the P. Hohena- del, Jr., Co., of Janesville, Wis., versus H. W. Buckbee, of Rockford. The Hohenadel company was suing for $25,000 damages, it being alleged that Buckbee sold 3,800 pounds of Im- proved Chicago Pickling cucumber seeds to. Hohenadel and then deliv- ered an inferior brand of seed. The case had been pending since 1903, when the original suit was filed. It was heard in the federal court in this city one year ago but was declared a nonsuit when the plaintiff withdrew a juror. In directing the jury to return their verdict Judge Carpenter stated that he desired to take upon himself the responsibility of the verdict as the case was so complicated that he did not desire the jury to have the re- sponsibility. The verdict was direct- ed only after the court had conferred with the attorneys in the case for several hours. The defense was introduced early in the morning when the question of the admissibility of evidence was brought up while John T. Buckbee, brother of the defendant, was on the stand. The lawyers then argued in the judge's chambers until 12 :15 o'clock, when the court ordered the jury back and directed them to return the verdict. The case was a hard fought one and many of the finer points of law were involved in it. The seeds whch were sold to the Hohenadel company by Mr. Buckbee were in turn sold by that company to Phillip A. Marsch, of Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Gompasy Growers of aigh Grade ff^ SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet FeaSi Etc. Correspondence Chicago, who distributed thei seeds among seed growers and then con- tracted to_ buy the product at a stip- ulated price. This Marsch did and claimed that he lost money in fulfill- ing his contract. He then filed a claim for $17,000 against Hohenadel. Since the claim was filed Hohenadel died, making the matter even more complicated. Yesterday the defense made a mo- tion to find a verdict of $300 for the plaintiff. The motion was heard and overruled. A motion by the defense to dismiss the jury and find a verdict of $300 for the defendant was also overruled. Attorney Welch stated, fol- lowing the verdict this afternoon, the case would probably be appealed. The defense this morning attempted to show that at the time of the sale of the seeds there was no strain of pickle seeds known as Improved Chicago Pickling. The plaintiff was represented by At- torneys John Zane and Jesse H. Wil- liamson, of Chicago, and R. R. Tiffany, of Freeport, while the defendant was represented by Attorneys R. K. Welch and Chns. Ferguson, of Rockford.— Freeport (111.) Journal-Standard, De- cember 18. [The ground on which the judge based his rulings in this case was that an actual sale by written contract of the item in question was made by H. W. Buckbee, said document bearing no reference to non-warranty conditions. The plaintiff was permitted to intro- duce evidence showing that said seed did not produce true type of the va- riety sold. Buckbee was not allowed to introduce any oral evidence varying the written contract. — Ed. A. F.] Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE. Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbade, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Raush, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marletia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Alfred J. Brown Seed Go.i Growers for the Trade Grand Rapids, Michigan. PEAS BEANS CUCUMBER We shall be pleased to quote you our prices for prompt or future shipment. Mention the American Florist when writing Braslan Large wholesale growers of ONION, LEmiCE, CARROT, RADISH, PARSNIP, PARSLEY, CELERY, ENDIVE, LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA T- .Company Write For 1914 Contracting Prices. ^9^3- The America jv Florist. 1291 Rawson's Arlington White Spine Cucumber grown under irrigation by Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Com; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT : NEBRASKA Spiraea 100 Astilboidcs Floribunda $4 00 Japonica 4.00 " compacta multif lora 5. 00 Palmata 7.C0 Washington 5.00 Queen Alexandra S.OO 1000 $35.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 65,00 Lilium 1000 $30.00 45.00 100 L. Giganteum 6-8 $3.50 7-9 .... 5.00 Mulliflorum, 6-8 .... 3.50 7-9 5.00 " Longiflorum 6-8 3.00 Lily of the Valley Pips Just Arrived. Prices on application. "The Most Reliable Seeds," 53 Barclay St. (t 2t) New York, N.Y. Valley For The Holl Ask for Bruns' Chicago Market Cut Valley and get thu Ijcst. Valk-y Tips from stock, $1H.()0 per IDOO. Cold storage, $18,110 per InOd; $9.50 per 500; $5.1)0 pc-r L'6(). H. N. BRUNS, 3032-42 West Madison Street CHICAGO BEANS, PEAS, and all Garden Seeds RADISH ana ou uiinicii accuii _ ^^ ^^ CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Write for Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing QUALITY :vA? SEND ron OATALOGVE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON .)«» Wx.t 14th St.. N«w Tork. Onion Seed Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. We are also quoting Onion Sets. CHILIICOTHE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist wJien writing Schilder Bros., TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. The Haven Seed Co. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Plants, Bulbs and Seeds It is our aim to please you at all times. Try us. S. S. SKIDELSKY 6 CO., 1218 Betz Building. PHILACELPHIA, PA Catalog for the asking. Surplus Sweet Pea Seed For immediate delivery. The L D. Waller Seed Go. Specialists in Sweet Peas Nasturtiums end Small Flower Seeds^ Prices on Application Guadalupe, Cal. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WMesale ^^jj^A CLARA, CAL. Seed Growers Growers of ONION, LETTUCE, RADISH, etc. Correspondence Solicited. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections oC^ Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SOI>P Wholesale Seed Growers. Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPENTERIA, CALIF. Paper White Narcissi. Extra fine, large bulbs, 12B0to case, 90 cents per lOU; $10.00 per case. Only a few cases left. SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 West 63rd St. CHICAGO, ILL. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring: the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany f BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 3 and Market Gardeners. :-: 3 1292 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, OCR PHILADELPHIA PINK CARNATION The following letter from a Leading New Orleans Retailer: THE L . m^' i\ln>uue,3jUn*iil(!la. kiLw . JL rDccnnitors 4Ei|M«^^^k ||gi.'.(yiPII|r' ": ''^|pil| '°''-°'''cL'nLo''wE-*S Vuo7;il''"c5:?C^'v'"'^''''''' ^iMJgJ^a^i^a^ IIMIF^ !■! Mo 3drt2 ST CHARLES AVENUE _^,..vJ^Sy..^ -JJnurr. ijvL ,. WE M..f ,Hc ^^-fj^l^-^l^^^l- c.co.*r,o.<. ^ ,- ., ':.'.■■■ iTfUplimc, llpli^lmc mtl :t '^>-v,. ^/ A'cu' OVeonir /.<.,, : j)V.;.l.i';-'i:.. . /y/ :. joi^j . :-A\ C\\\ yio-v.--i- y. --.c -lO;.,;'^, "^ 0^^1-1"..^):- .. -. w>.i:l.l i.ot ■■■v-v, ^:..:.. 0^ ;^ .> ^- -^ r r^^r. ;"";-j.. ■■■,i v-,-o. ■■■',o I'jov'"'*!'!. ■■ <'.■ 1.--.'>;,i .■■- --i -l-i-;- ■.■! ■- ■^' ; ■,:J-- ■ '■■■■- ■■■ ■ ■■ .'1 Hof^'S. ■■ ■■ ■■■- '■ ,-.,■,-.; ■ r ,-■ '. . ■.-: 'i OH.: " ■ 'ni. ■ '. - " ' "^ " :iRP ;i , -■■ .:■ . .'p tr., •. fr:i. v.-:i: ■■;■ :■■:■■■ - .-i--! ,',j;,,- . ■■* i,_ ,: J , . , ■, .. .-. .-c-sij, ft-^ ■r'' Y,,,..-,- l,-..l. , cv.^i!:. :;.v ..V.;:::., ii.iiAj. ," .;.i ■-^. IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE GRANDEST VARIETY IN SIGHT TODAY. -:- -:- And the following from Mr. W. Wells from far away England: They are doing extremely well. The petals push clear out of the calyx, so that they won't split. It is the prettiest pink we have, and altogether I like it the best of any pink." (Five weeks later). "I must say I like the flower and plants im- mensely. They improve every day." But seeing is believing, come to Detroit and see for yourself. 30,000 perfect plants in all stages of growth. Our word for it, the sight of the Philadelphia Pinl( Csrnation will surpass your own expectations. Order now. Prices: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2500 at $95.00 per 1000; 5000 at $90.00 per 1000. S. S SKIDELSKY & GO. 1218BetzBldg., PHILADELPHIA, - PENNA. Giant Royal Purple Giant Emperor William Giant King of the Blacks Giant Lord Beaconsfield Giant Yellow, dark eye ('iant White, dark eye Giant Yellow Giant Whte GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture Kenilworth Show Bronze Shades Masterpiece, curled, wavy Orchid Flowered, mixed Giant Fancy, margined and edged. lODO seeds. 25c; 5000.$l.00j^ ^4 oz_. $1.25^1 oz.. $5.00. Giant Red Giant Light Blue Giant Dark Blue Giant Zebra Giant McKinley Giant Adonis Giant Psyche Giant Mad. Ferret The preceding 17 sorts, separate or mixed in equal proportion. 1000 seeds. 25c; 5C00. $1.00 Vaoz., $1.25; 02.. $5.00. Princess, New Upright 1000 seeds. 75c; .'03 seeds, 25c. Mention the American Florist when writing J. L. DILLON, t&loom&burg, P^. Wholesale Grower of ROSES, CARNATIONS and VERBENAS. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS and Decorative Plants johk: ocoodt Kntland Rd. and E. 45th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing We Offer for the Holiday Trade -A CHOICE LOT OF Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 5, 6 and 7-in.pots, 40c, 60c and $1.00ea. Dracaenas. 5-in., 35c to 50c Poinsettias in pans. 4 to 6 in., at 50c to 75c. Cyclamens. 4 to 6 in. pots, 50c to $1.00 each. We have in CUT FLOWERS; Poinsettias, Paper White Narcissus, Romans, Valley, Carnations and Roses. Fine quality and fresh cut. The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Liberlyville, III, IUentio7i the American I lorist when writing Manetti Stocks for Grafting Immediate Delivery. English or French Grown. No. 1—5-9 m/m., $11.00 per 1000; 5,000 for $60 00. No. 2— 3-5 m/m , $8.50 per lOCO; 5,000 for $40.00. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York ^~ - Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHIDS We solicit your inquiries and or- ders for Orchids. We can supply anything you may need in that line at satisfactory prices. Our Catalogue of Orchids en application. LAGER a HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing o E^ IS A. ?i 1 xj ^j:s Grown right — Rooted right — Packed right. S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000. Poitevine, $15 00 per 1000, Plamosus at $2.50 per 100. Sprengeri at $1 50 per 100. Coleus, red and yellow, at $5.r0 per 1000. Carnations and Snapdragons, priced on application. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, P*. Mention the American Florist when writing '9U- The American Florist. 1293 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS Our stock of these Bulbs was secured by our Mr. Vaughan when in Euro|ic this summer. They are from the finest large-flow- ering strain of seed and should give great satisfaction. Single Sorts, White, Scarlet, Do/. Km 11)00 ^ ellow, Pink, . $0.40 $2.50 $22.00 Single Sorts, Mixed. .35 225 20.00 Double Sorts, white. Scarlet, \ ellow, Pink, .60 4.00 35.00 Double Sorts, Mixed, . .50 3.50 32.00 GLOXINIAS Grassifolia Grandlflora— Spotted and Tigered Doz 100 lUOo Separate Colors, $0.60 $3.50 $32.00 Choice Mixture, 50 3,25 30.00 SPIRAEA CLUMPS Floribunda, Japonica, Gladstone, . Per 100 $6.00 5.00 8.50 Lily Bulbs gladiolus *f —-*■•»* Best Home-Grown Bulbs for Of New Crop No. in case Per 1000 Gigs, 7 9 inch . . 300 $55.00 Gigs, 8-9 inch . 250 70.00 Auratum,9 11-in. 100 85.00 Rubrum,8 9 in. . 170 50.00 Rubrum,9-ll in. 100 85.00 Florists' Forcing per looo America, $17.00 Mrs. Francis King, 18.00 Chicago White, - 40.00 Dutch Grown Bulbs Not Recommended for Indoor Forcing. First Size. per lOOO America, $ 8.50 3000 for - - 25 00 BABY GLADIOLUS Blushing Bride, The Bride, Peach Blossom, Per 1000 $5.00 5.00 8.00 1 am well pleased with the Gladiolus Bulbs you have just sent me. They cannot be eclipsed by any one, Thev sure are fine. December It, 1913. P.J. Goeeel. St. Louis. CHICAGO. Vaughan^s Seed Store, NEW YORK. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-iDch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Clirysanthemiuns Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, £il=?S£ ilf entioii f7ie Ainerican Florist when writing [Robert Craig Co...] PaJ I Hish Class PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, riower Colors Use our Color Chart in describing them. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Bulbs Below Cost Tulips, fine mixed per 100, $0.60; per lOOO, $5.00 Crocus, mixed " .40 " 2.50 Crocus, named varieties " .50 " 4.00 JAMES VICK'S SONS, - Rochester, N. Y. 100,000 GERANIUMS FROM 2 and 214 INCH POTS. S. A. Natt, Poitevine. Grant, Ricard, Buchner, Favorite, Jean Able, Montmore, Doyle, Viand, etc., etc., $2 40 per 100. $20 00 per 1000. 2'4 inch Heliotropes, 3 varieties; Lantanas, 6 varieties; Margueiiles, 3 varieties. $2,75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. .^nd abundance of other stock offered in our display adv. in the .American Florist, issue of December 13th. pagre 1172. Correspondence solicited. Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, taugrht by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Deot. A. F., Sprin^ield. Mass. PROF. BEAL. 1294 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, American Association of Nurserymen. J.B. Pilkington. Portland. Ore., President: John Hall. 204 Granite bldg., Rochester. N. Y.. Sec'y. „ , Thirty-ninth' annual convention will be held at The Hollenden Hotel. Cleveland. 0., June 24-26. 1914. HOUSTON, Tex. — The State Railroad Commission will hold a hearing Janu- ary 13 to readjust rates on nursery- stock. Ashland, Ore. — The "Wagner Creek Nursery of Talent has opened an oflBce in the Emil Pell building on Mill street, with Carl Lely, a member of the firm, in charge. Plainview, Tex. — ■ The Plainview Nursery reports the sale of more than $1,000 worth of stock in Terry county alone this season. Sales in other coun- ties and states also were heavy. Fresno, Calif. — County Horticul- tural Commissioner Schell says the opening of the nursery import season is two weeks later than usual in this county this year. Madison, "Wis. — The following officers have been elected by the Madison Horticultural Society : Lewis Post, president; H. A. Tenney, first vice- president; R. A. Isom, second vice- president; Mrs. E. L. Roloff, secretary; E. B. Steensland, treasurer. The Locust Tree Borer. The cutting of the locust tree for all purposes, including thinning operations and for private commercial use, should be done between October 1 and the last of March. To destroy the locust borers before they enter the wood, the removal of the bark from all desirable portions of the trunks of the trees felled is important and neces- sary. Tops and thinnings should be burned. The y.ellow striped, long horned, winged beetle that produces the devastating borer is found from August to October on trees and the flowers of the goldenrod. During this period eggs are deposited in the crev- ices of the bark of growing trees and the young borers, after being hatched, pass the winter there and in the spring bore through the bark to the heart of the tree. The injury to the trees consists of wounds in the bark and sapwood, which if sufficiently severe and re- peated year after year, result in a worthless growth or the death of the timber affected. The numerous worm- holes in the wood also reduce its com- mercial value. The presence of the insects in injurious numbers is indi- cated at this season of the year by the frequency of the adults on the golden- rod flowers and on the trees. So ex- tensive has the damage of this pest been in some sections of the eastern states and the middle west that it is now considered unprofitable to grow the tree for either shade or timber. One important reason for holding this borer in check is to prevent its ex- tension into the far west and other sections which are at present free from it. Experiments have demonstrated that the grubs may be killed by spraying the trees and branches with a strong solution of kerosene emulsion. This should be done not earlier than No- vember and not later than March be- cause this spraying when the trees are in leaf will destroy the foliage and check growth. Pure kerosene and pure petroleum will effectually kill the insects, but may do some damage to the bark of the trees. Experiments with carbolic emulsion indicate that this preparation is of no value to kill the young grubs. According to iJr. Howard, chief of the bureau of ento- mology, the brown and apparently dying condition of the yellow or black locust trees in the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, "West "Vir- ginia and Ohio is caused by the insect known as the locust leaf-beetle. Nearly every summer the "brownish appear- ance of these trees attracts attention and causes considerable inquiry and some alarm. However, with a few exceptions, the trees recover and come out fresh and green the following spring. I Sell MiUlons of Shrub and Privet Cuttings Money refunded if not satisfactory. Write for list. "NEWSON," Huntsville, Ala. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE CONIRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Peiuia. ROSES First-class plants, all new varieties, write for list and prices. Julius Hansen .Sose Nursery, Pinneberg, Germany. Rosa Rugosa One year old, strong. Per 100 - $ 4.00 Per 1000 - 30.00 Vaughan's Greenhouses WESTERN SFRINGS, ILL. NURSERY SEEDS. Ampelopsis Veltchii, 10 cents per ounce; $1.35 per pound. Clematis Paniculata. 35 cents per ounce; $3.50 per pound. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO HARDY PERENNIALS Foxgloves, gaillardias, sweet Williams, Canterburj- bells, coreopsis, wallflower, hardy pinks, calliopsis, daisies (bel- lis), $2.50 per 1000; 5,000 for $10.00. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Mention thi American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers b America Box 404, DUNDEE, aL. Mention the American Florist when writing The Real Surplus of 25.000 Norway Spruce, 12 to 18-inch. $18.00 per 100: SIOO.OO per 1000. 18 to 24-inch, S25.00 per 100; $150.00 per WOO. 24 to 36 inch. $35.00 per 100. 20,000 Hardy Phlox of 50 kinds at $50,00 per 1000. ADOLF MULLER DeKalb Nurseries NORRISTOWN, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Before ordering for Spring delivery, give us an opportunity to quote you on what you need in HARDY TREES, Shrubs and Plants Of all descriptions. The quality of our stock is well known and our prices are right. If our catalogues (Descriptive or Whole- sale) have not been mailed you send (or copies. THE NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES CO., Bedford, Mass. PALMS AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PLANTS, CONIFERS, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. INSPECTION INVITED. Nurserymen and Florists. Rutherford, N. J. BOX BUSHES; BALL SHAPES; PYRAMIDS, round shapes and square shopes; STANDARDS low and STANDARDS high stems, all in perfect forms. NONE BETTER! SPRING 1914 DELIVERY; ORDER NOW.— Address AUGUST RQLKER & SONS i-. o. box 7S2. or si BarciayjtTjet New Yofk I9I3- The American Florist. 1295 Grafted Roses The grafting of Roses is our specialty in the plant industry. We are growing 700,000 this year and we are counting on your order the same as in former years We expect to add many new rose buyers to the list. It has become a recognized fact that grafted roses mean profitable rose growing. In our trade list this year we make special prices for quantity. The quality of the stock we ship is the highest obtainable. We want to quote you on the roses you need. Killarney Brilliant and Hadley are the two new roses of the year that we have to offer in quantity. Go over the list in your mind of the roses we have helped disseminate. They have made the rose of today. We have a habit of backing the good ones. We want you to get the habit of buying your roses from Cromwell. Our trade list is yours for the asking. A. N. PIERSON, INC., Croniwell,Coiin. GODFREY ASCHNANN Importer, Grower and Shipper. AZALEA INDICA Our Specialty. We only import well known standard' varieties adapted for the American market, which have been proved satisfactory. Mme. Van der Cruyssen (best double pink), Niobe (double white), Empress of India, Ver- vaeneana, De Schryveriana, Simon Mardner, etc., 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50; ApOllO, John Llewelyn, Paul Weber, Deutsche Perle, only large plants, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00. In Blooming Azaleas for Xmas. we have Mme. Petrick (pink), only large plants, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.00: Pharailde Mathilde, White Vervaeneana and Vervaeneana, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. RHODODENDRONS. 20-28 in. high, full of buds, best varieties, $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. Cash with order, please. 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1296 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. W J Ritterscamp, Princeton, Ind., Pres- ident- H. ]. Thompson, Attleboro, Mass., Vice-President; S.W. Severance, Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O., Treasurer. .u-^- Next annual convention and exhibition, 1914. THE colony of Bermuda has passed an act, dated November 22, 1913, pro- viding that all potatoes imported into the Bermudas or Somers Island or taken out of any bonded -warehouse of those islands from the date of the passing of the act to the last day of December, 1913, inclusive, shall be ex- empt from import duty. Potatoes im- ported from those islands during the period mentioned will therefore be free of duty under the tariff act of October 8, 1913. After December 31, 1913, they ■will be assessed. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, December 22.— Mushrooms, 15 cents to 35 cents per pound; let- tuce, 35 cents to 45 cents, small boxes; radishes, 25 cents to 60 cents per dozen -bunches. New York, December 20.— Cucum- bers, $1.25 to $2 per dozen and $4 to $5 per box; mushrooms, 40 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound; rad- ishes, $1.50 to $2 per 100 bunches. Promoting Germination of Seed. In a bulletin of the New York Cor- nell Station, H. H. Love and C. E. Leighty call attention to the fact that— The seed of many species of legu- minous plants usually contains a con- siderable amount of seed that germi- nates slowly or not at all. Such seed is often referred to as "hard seed." Very frequently there is so much of this hard seed present that germina- tion tests, even when continued for three weeks, give results entirely mis- leading as to the viability of the sam- ple or lot of seed. When such seed is Bown in the ordinary way a very poor Btand of plants is usually secured. This is especially true in dry seasons or in regions of light rainfall. It was found that delayed germina- tion could be practically done away with by treating the seed with sul- phuric acid. Such treatment was found to be especially effective not only on clover seeds of various kinds, but also on cotton seed. Many varieties of weed seeds com- monly found in samples of clover or alfalfa seeds were killed by the acid treatment. The germination of other kinds of weed seeds was either bene- fited by the treatment or was not af- fected. In order to determine whether acid treatment of leguminous seeds is nec- essary, a germination test should be made. If this shows a low percentage of germination and a large amount of hard seeds that are apparently alive, acid treatment will probably be bene- ficial. The methods of treatment ad- vised are as follows : When there is only a small amount of seed to be treated, such aa the seed from a single head of clover or from a single clover plant, amounting to not more than a few hundred seeds, the following method may be em- ployed : Place the seed in a small homeopa- thio vial or test tube. Pour on the seed a quantity of concentrated sul- phuric acid equal to about five or six times the volume of seed. Stir the mixture thoroughly with a stirring rod until all seeds are completely coated with the acid. Allow to stand for 15 to 45 minutes at ordinary room tem- perature, the longer time being nec- essary if the percentage of hard seed is high. At the end of this time allow water from a faucet to run into the vial or test tube until it is nearly full, then quickly pour the entire contents into the strainer and wash quickly with water. (If this method is fol- lowed, it should be done over a por- celain or other acid-resistant sink and the waste acid washed away with water.) Wash for five minutes in run- ning water, or until the seed is en- tirely free from acid. The seed may be planted immediately, or it may be allowed to dry before planting, the former process being preferable for small lots of seed. For larger amounts of seed for sow- ing in fields the following modifica- tions make the above method applica- ble: A stone jar of 2 or 3 gallons capac- ity, or larger, may be used as a recep- tacle in which to mix the seed and the acid, and a wooden or iron stick (a broomstick is satisfactory) may be used for stirrins'. The acid may be washed off by pouring the seed and acid into a wooden box whose bottom has been replaced by a Screen of proper mesh. After draining a few minutes, water should be poured over the seed, in large amounts at first in order to prevent heating, and tMs process should be continued until all acid is washed away. For larger amounts of seed, which are to be sown in a seeder, it will be necessary to al- low the seed to dry before sowing. This may be accomplished by spread- ing it out on a floor or other suitable place in a thin layer. The materials required for the above treatment are — for clover or other small seeds in limited quantities : Small homeopathic vials or test tubes that will hold the seed easily and will give plenty of room for mixing with the acid. Concentrated sulphuric acid, of a specific gravity, of about 1.84, and re- ceptacles for same. Either the chem- ically pure acid or the ordinary dark- colored commercial acid gives the same results. A needle mounted on a wooden han- dle, to be used for stirring the add and seed. A spatula or section lifter is needed to remove seeds from the strainer and place them into the tubes. A wire tea-strainer of fine mesh. This will resist the action of the acid for several hundred tests. Blotters and germinator, or other apparatus for germinating seeds, if the seed is not to be planted in the soil. For clover or other small seeds In large quantities of a half peck or more : Stone jars of 2 or 3 gallons ca- pacity or larger. Acid as above. A wooden or iron stirring rod. A broomstick is satisfactory. A strainer made by nailing a fine- mesh iron, copper, or brass screen to a wooden box. For cotton and larger seeds : The same apparatus as given above may be used, except that the screen or sieve may be of larger mesh. Varieties of Tomatoes for Forcing. The growing of tomatoes under glass in the late spring is entirely different from winter forcing, hence we can use varieties for the one purpose which would not do for the other. As a rule, it may be said that not only the English varieties^ but also the American pink varieties, are losing in favor for the spring crop. In the spring a larger tomato is needed than in winter to meet the southern competition. Also, all pink varieties, such as Beauty, Globe, Dwarf Champion, etc., are sub- ject to cracking, much worse so than the scarlets; the scarlets will stand more handling, which is a decided gain in marketing. There are growers who have produced fine crops of Beauty and of Globe who will continue to use them; but the trend of favor is to- wards a tomato of which Bonny Best is a fair model, namely, a medium sized early, perfectly formed scarlet, of good eating qualities. Earliana does not enter, as it lacks in vigor and also in quality and appearance. Some few grow Stone, which is, however, too massive in foliage and too slow to mature. Makketman. Watch for our Trade Mark atamped on every brick of Pure Cultore Mushrootn Span Substitution of cheaper trradea ii thus easily exposed. Fresh sample yC^>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed , ^V^^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- '''' ** ceipt of 40 cents in postatre. Addreu Trade Mark. American 3»awn Co.. St. Paul.Mlmi Easter Roses IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT READY FOR 4 AND 5-INCH POTS. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) CDCPIAI TIC5' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, orLUIHLIICOi Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6,00 per oz , or $1.75 per M oz., $1,00 per H oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. ^?^i. The American Florist. 1297 Matchless Winner of Two (iold Medals Do not fall to get in your order early for Matchless, the new commercial white carnation. Superior in size, fragrance and keeping qualities. A non- bursting, very prolific and continuous bloomer. At the Cleveland Show, MATCHLESS was awarded First Prize for best 100 white, also Sweepstake for best vase in the 100 class — 21 vases in all being shown. :: :: :: Orders Booked Now for February Delivery (.'Ml stock sold to February 1.) Price For Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ORIGINATORS Gouaoe Gardens Go , ■»«. QUEENS, NEW YORK THE MATCHLESS WHITE. Note the fine form and great depth o£ the flower. Mention the American Florist when writing I TABLE FERNS BEST ASSORTMENT OF VARIETIES Fine plants from 24i-inch pots, $3.50 per 100; S30.00 per 1000. 500 or more at 1000 rate. :-: Cash With Order. FRANK OECHSLIN 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. >(IVWW\IWWWMW«WWWMMWWWWWWWMf^ Mention the American Florist when writing Chrysanthemums and Fertileae Elmer D. Smith & Go., ISl^r Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTH MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing PRINCESS DAGNAR Without doubt ttie best Crimson Carnation in existence. Booking orders now for early spring delivery. Rooted cuttings, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. AWARDED At the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Boston, November, 1912: Silver Medal. At the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club. January 1913 and February 1913; R&port of Superior Merit (each moDtb). At the International Flower Show, New York, April, 1913; First for best 100 crimson. Gold Medal for 12 largest blooms. Silver Medal. Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, England. Bronze Medal, American Carnation Society. Preliminary Certificate for Fred Dorner Memorial Medal. At the Chicago Horticultural Society, April, 1913; Bronze Medal, first, best seedling not disseminated, any other color. PATTEN S COMPANY, At the Boston Co-operative Flower Market Show. April, 1913; First for 50 best seedlings not disseminated, First for 100 best carna- tions, any color. At the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, May, 1913: Report of highest merit. At the .American Institute, New York, No- vember, 1913: Certificate of Merit. At the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club, Holyoke, Mass., November. 1913; Special prize for 50 best carnations, any variety not disseminated. At the Ohio Horticultural Society, Cleve- land, Ohio. November, 1913: Certificate of merit and sweepstakes for best seedling. Tewksbury, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Per 100 PRIMROSES Obconica Alba and Rosea, to close out, 214-in. pots $1 50 Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in. pots.. 2 00 Vlnca Variegata, medium plants.... 4 00 PandanusVeitclieil,6-in. pots, each, 1 00 Pansy Plants, Giant-flowering, per 1000, $2.50 50 —Cash— Jos. H. Cunningham, DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when tortMnfl GIANT PANSIES. OUR STRAIN IS UNSURPASSED. Mixed $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00 Labeled, separate colors per 1000. $3.0 Lettuce, Grand Rapids " " 1.00 "10,000 8.50 Dracaena Indivisa, 2-in per 100, 2.00 Marguerite, Mrs. F.Sanders, 2 in " " 2.00 Alyssum, Double Giant, 2 in " " 2.00 Elmer Rawlings, Olean, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when loHMnp 1298 The American Florist. Dec. 2'/, Dorner's Novelties Champion — Yellow Prince — Yellowstone. When deciding what to plant for scarlet, keep in mind our variety "Chaitipion " All during its try-out it has never failed to come early and has always produced a heavy cut for Christmas. Champion rifer^rfoTtbfH^^^^^^^^ Yellow Prince and Yellowstone is right on time with an enor- mous crop for the Holidays and is in the scarlet class what White Wonder is in the white. Bright scarlet in color, 3 to %Vi inch flower, long stiff stems, good calyx, and its excellent keeping qualities combined with a strong habit and great productiveness, will place it at the head of all scarlet carnations for commercial growing. Grow Champion, it is good early, all through the season and even into the hot summer months. We have an immense stock that is producing fine plump cuttings. Give us your order now — do not wait. Price, $12.00;per 100; $100.00 per 1000; 2500 for $237.50; 5000 for $450.00. are the leaders in the yellow class. Good yellow carnations will sell. Have you ever tried any? Have you had the right varieties? Try Yellow Prince and Yellowstone, they will convince you as to the commercial value of a yellow carnation. Price, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 2500 for $187.50; 5000 for $350.00. Standard Varieties. We have large stocks of Gloriosa, White Wonder and White Enchantress growing from cuttings only. Order now for early delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 Gloriosa... $ 4.00 $ 30.00 White Wonder 3.00 26.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Benora 6.00 60.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Rosette $ 3.00 % 26.00 Whlre Perfection 3.00 sfi.oo Mrs. C. W. Ward 3.00 25.00 Scarlet Glow 3.00 25.00 r. DORNER & SONS CO., LAFAYETTE, IND. Carnation Cuttings Fine, Healthy Stock Per 100 Per 1000 Herald $6.00 |50.00 Beacon 2.75 22.50 Ward 2.76 22.50 Victory 2.50 20.00 May Day 2 50 20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20.00 White Wonder 2.50 20.00 F. F. SCHEEL, ^''^'Tir"^ A Few Good Things You Want. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100: 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wtlitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; .5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in.. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia IVi-'m., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Casli with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. BOXWOOD Write for Sizes and Prices F. O. FRANZEN, 1476 Sununerdale Avenue, CHICAGO .... ILLINOI Miscellaneous Stock for Florists. Asparagus Plumosus— 2H-tn. bushy, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengerii— Heavy 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Pot Grown Hydrangeas- Fine 6 in. pot plants, 5 to 6 shoots, following sorts; Bouquet Rose, Bright pink. La Lorraine, Lar^re flowered, deep pink. Louis Mouillere, White. Mme. Maurice Hamar, Pale pink, extra line, Souv. de Mme Chautard, Early easily forced pink. Vicomtesse de Vibraye, Pink, very free. 40c each, $4.50 per dozen. Kentia Forsteriana— Heavy made-up plants; grand stock for sale or decorating. Each 7-in. tub, 3 plants in a tub, 36-in, high.. $3,00 " " 36-40 in. high 3.50. 8-in. ' 40-44 in. " 4.00 " ." " ." 44-48 in. " 5.00 48-54 in. " 6.00 Adiantum- Glory of Mordrecht, fide 5-inch pot plants, bushy, $4.50 per dozen. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., PaJnesville, - . . - Ohio We wish all readers of the American Florist a Happy and Prosperous New Year. GEO. A. KUHL Wholesale Grower for the Trade PEKIN. - - ILL. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r.O. Berlin, N. J. WiUlamstown June. N. J . Francisco Delgado Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of orchids. Prices quoted upon application. Bogota (Chapinero) Colombia KENTIAS. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. r9U' The American Florist. 1299 tiardy Plants for forcing. Forcing Rhododendron. Azalea Mollis. We have a splendid lot of bushy well-shaped plants of this hardy Azalea which is being used more extensively every year for forcings; the plants run from 10 to 12 inches high and are all well set with buds. $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Lilacs Marie Legraye and Charles X. Compact bushy plants, high, well set, with buds, $6.00 per doz,; $50.00 per 100. Rhododendron Pink Pearl. The finest of all the Rhododendrons for forcings, im- mense individual flowers in gigantic trusses of a beautiful pearly shell-pink, four to six buds to a plant, $15.00 per 100. Primula Veris Superba. This giant flowering English Primrose is so easy to force into flower for early spring and meets with such ready sale that we find increasing sales for it every year. We have a nice stock this season, and this is a good time to pot it up and store in cold frame or cold house in preparation for later forcing. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Funkia Undulata Media Picta. The variegated Funkia. A plant that always meets with a ready sale as a pot plant in early spring. We have an immense stock of fine home-grown plants. Price accord- ing to size, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Azalea Hinodegiri. Have you ever tried this brightest of all the Japanese, Azaleas for spring forcing? For basket work at Easter it is a perfect gem. We have a splendid lot of home- grown, bushy plants about 6 inches high that are cov- ered with buds. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; large bushy specimens, 15 inches high, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above offer is intended for the trade only. It will pay you to keep in touch with ^Ix© N^o^^^v- C0Li?i3^atioML SUver cut Medal Crystal Palace, London, England November 1913. GORGEOIS In A CLASS BY ITSELF. Watch its record at Florists' Club Meetings and Exhibitions, or better still, 60 aitd See it Growing. Pacific States: MARTIN & FORBES CO., Portland, Oregon. Eastern States: H. M. WEISS S SONS CO., Hatboro, Pa.; PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Rooted Cattings From Sand: Price— TO TRADE ONLY Per 100, $10.00; B0@100 rate— Per 1000, $100.00. No order filled for less than 50 cuttings and no discount from above prices irrespective of quantity bought. SEND for descriptive circular to any of the above firms, and Watch the square spaces in this ad. each week. ENCLOSE YOUR BUSINESS CARD. ENCHANTRESS SUPREME (Has made good. ) Price, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000, rooted cuttings. Booking orders for January delivery. DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Lenox and Troy Avenues, Brooklyn BorOOgb, N. Y. 1300 The American Florist. Dec. 27, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The. ...1307 Allen J K 1283 Alpha Floral Co.... 1285 American Spawn Col296 AmlingE C Co 1279 Anderson S A 1285 Angermueller G H.128I Aphine Mfg Co 1306 Archias Floral Co.. 1288 Aschmann Godfrey. 1295 Atlanta Floral Co... 1286 Bassett&Washburnl272 Batavia Greenhouse Co 1279 Baur Window Glass Co 1305 Beaven E A 1268 Begrerow's 1286 BergerBros 1281 BerningH G 1280 Blackistone Z D...1237 Bobbink & Atkins. .1294 BoddingtonAT ....1291 Bodger J & Sons Co II BolandJ B Co 1285 Bolgiano J& Sons... II BoweM A 1285 Bragg Ross 1285 Bramley & Son ....1288 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 1290 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 1286 Brown Alfred] Seed Co 1290 Brown Bros & Co.. 1288 BrunsHN 129I Bryan .'llonzo J 1293 Buchbinder Bros. . . 1307 Buckbee H W 1288 BudlongJ A 1279 BuistRobtCo II Burpee W A & Co. .1291 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 1263 California Florists.. 12:i8 Camp Conduit Co ..1307 Carney Co The 1281 Chicago Carn Co. .. I 1278 1279 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 1277 Chicago House Wrecking Co 1305 Clark E B Seed Co. II Clarke's Sons David 1287 Clay & Son 1307 ' Cleveland Cut Flower Co 1287 Conard & Jones Co. 1294 Consumers Ferti- lizer Co 1306 Cooke Geo H 1285 Cotsonas Geo & Co.l2f8 Cottage Gardens Col297 Cowee W J 13C8 Coy H C Seed Co... II Coyle James 1283 Craig RobtCo 1293 Critchell C E 1281 Cunningham Jos H.1297 Dailledouze Bros. ..1299 DardsChas 1286 Day Jas 1268 Deamud J B Co 1275 Delgado Francisco, 1298 Denai£fe&Son 1290 Detroit Flower Pot „Mf? Co HI Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey & „^een ■ 13C8 Dillon J L .1292 Domoto Bros 1277 Dorner F&Sons 1298 DreerHA.III 1299 1307 Duerr Chas A 1288 Dunlop JohnH 1287 Edwards Fold Box, 1300 Emmans Geo M 1298 Erne & Klingel 1276 Eyres H G 1287 Fish Henry Seed Co 1291 Fisher Peter "1299 Florists' Hail Assn 1307 Foley Greenhouse ^MfgCo 1305 Ford M C 1283 Pettier, Fiske. Rawson Co II Franzen FO 1298 Freeman Mrs J.'B...12S8 Fretes DE 1279 Froment HE 1283 Frost Chas.. 1292 Galvin Thos F 1287 Garland Greenhouse Mfg Co 1305 GasserJ M Co 1287 Geny Bros 1288 Giblin & Co 1300 Olobe Greenhouses. 127S GodineauR&M.... II Gorham & Chaplinel305 Grand Rapids Floral Co 1288 Grimm & Gorly .. . .1286 GudeBros 1286 Guttraan & Raynor Inc 1283 Hansen Julius Rose Nurs 1294 Harley Pottery Co.. Ill Hart George B 1283 Haven Seed Co Thel291 HeacockJosCo....l298 Heinecken Otto II Heinl John G & Sonl285 HendersonA&Co... I Herr Albert M 1292 Herrmann A 1308 Hess & Swoboda . . .1288 Hews AH &Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill O Nursery Co.. 1294 Hoerber Bros 1279 HoffmeisterFlo Co. 1281 Holm & Olson 1286 Holton &HunkelCol280 Home Cor School... 1293 Hooker H M Co.... 1308 Hrudka L Pottery Co HI Hurff Edgar F 11 Igoe Bros 1300 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 13"8 Isbell S M & Co... II Jackson & Perkins. .1292 Johnson W W & Son 11 Jones Percy 1272 Joy Floral Co 1288 (tasting WF Co .1 1231 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller's Sons, J B..1288 Kellogg Geo M 1287 Kelway & Son 1291 Kennicott Bros Co. .1279 Kervan Co The 1283 Kessler W A 1283 Kift Robt 1287 Kimberlin Seed Co The 1291 King Construct Co. 1305 Kohr A F Ill Komada Bros 1306 Kramer I N & Son.. 1308 Krier Nick Boiler Works 1305 Kroeschell Bros Co . 1305 Kruchten John 1279 Kuehn C A 1280 KuhlGeo A 1298 Kyle &Foerster....l279 LaCrosse Floral Co.l286 Lager & Hurrell....l292 Landreth Seed Co.. II Lange A 1285 Lea Henry L 1268 Leborius JJ 1285 Leedle Floral Co ...1296 Lehman Bros IV Leickens J C 1286 Leistner Oscar 1279 Leonard Seed Co. ..1291 London Flower Shpl286 Lord & Burn ham Col307 McCallumCo 1281 McConnell Alex.... 1285 McGee Walter S.... 1306 McHutchison&Co.. II McKenna P & Son. 1285 Mann Otto 1291 M atthewson J E 1286 May &C0LL 1285 MeconiPaul 1283 Memphis Flower Shop 1288 Meredith The Flow- er &Veg Co 1292 Mette Henry 12% Meyer John C Thread Co 1278 SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING FOINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of 8:Iass slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract Two sizes, H and ?4. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 151bs. for $5.00, by express. Forsale by the trade RANDOLPH & McCLEMENTS, Florists. 5936 Penn Ave., near Highland, Pittsbnrgh,Pa. Milwaukee Boiler Co 1308 MoningerJ C Co,.. IV Moore, Hentz & Nash 1282 Morebead Mfg Co.. .1308 Mt Gilead Pottery Co Ill MuUanphy Florists. 1288 MuUer Adolph 1294 Murray Samuel 1286 Myefs Florist 1288 Nason LB 1283 Nat Flo B of Trade,13C0 New England Nur- series 1294 Newson A W 1291 NY Cut Flower Ex, 1283 Nicholas John S....1288 Nicotine Mfg Co,...l?06 Niessen Leo Co ....1281 Oechslin Frank 1297 Ostertag Bros ... .1287 Palez Paul M 1288 Palmer W J & Son. 1286 Park Floral Co 1286 Patten & Co 1297 Peacock Dahlia Farms 1298 PedrickG R&Son. 11 Pennock-MeehanCol283 Penn the Florist. ...1286 Peters & Reed Poty III Phillips Bros 1288 Pierson A N (Inc).. 1295 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1290 Pillsbury I L 1300 Podesta&BaIdocchil287 Poehlmann Bros Co „ 1270 1271 PoUworth C C Co I 1280 1287 Portland Flower Store 1287 Pulverized Manure „Co 1306 QuakerCity Machine Works 1300 Raedlein Basket Col27S Randall A L Co 1268 Randolph & Mc Clements. ...1286 1300 Rawlings Elmer 1297 Ready Reference... 1301 Reed & Keller 1308 Regan Ptg House . . 13C 0 Reid Edw 1281 Rein berg Geo 1279 Reinberg Peter 1273 Rice Bros 1280 Rice Co. M 1283 Robinson J C Seed Co II Rock Wm L Flower Co 1288 Rohnert Waldo II Rolker Aug&Sons,1294 Routzahn Seed Co . II RuschG&Co 1280 SaakesO C 1287 Saltford Flowr Shopl288 Schaeffer & Buden- bergMfirCo IV ScheelFF 1298 SchilderBros 1291 Schiller, the Florist. 1288 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter ,W& Son.l3C0 SchlingMax 1286 Schmidt J C 1294 Schwake Chas & Col282 Scott John 1292 Scully Steel & Iron Co 1305 Sharp Partridge & Co 1304 Sheridan Walter F. 1283 Siebrecht George C1283 Simmons & Son 1286 Situation & Wants. .1267 Skidelsky S S & Co ....1291 1292 Sluis Seed Store 1291 Smith AW &Co... 1287 SmithED&Co 1297 Smith & Hemenwayl305 Smith Henry 1288 Smith Wro C Flo Col280 Smith W&T Co... I Snyder FR 1283 StoothoffH AC0...I3O6 Storrs &Harrison . . .1298 Stumpp Geo M 1287 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1308 Syracuse Pottery Co III Teicher Paul II ThorburnJ.M& Col291 TottyCbasH 1297 Traendly&Schenckl283 TrepelCC 1285 Trimble WEGrhs Co 1279 United Refrigerator & Ice Machine C0I307 Vaughan:AL'&Co.l275 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 1278 1289 1293 1294 1308 Vick's Sons James,. 1293 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Virgin U J 1288 Wagner Park Cons. Ill Walker F & Co. ...1285 Wallace FD 1300 Waller The L D Seed Co 1291 Ward&Co. R M... II Weber Fred C 1287 WeberFH 1286 Weiland&Risch...l279 Welch Bros Co 1281 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 1291 Wietor Bros... 1274 1279 Windier Wholesale Floral Co 1280 WittboldGCo 1285 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson 1288 Wood Bros 1293 Woodruff S D & Son II Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L&Co... 1283 Young John 1282 Young & Nugent. 1285 Zech& Mann. 1277 1279 Ziskajos 1279 No lossityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 50c per 1000 postpaid. Wm. Schlaiier BEFORE ' AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Jf enfion the American Florist when writing 0 (I Model Extension Carnation Support Made with tvro 01 three circles. Bn- dorsed by all the Iveading Carnation Growersasthe best support on market Fat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt •hipmentguafantaed IGOE BROS. 266 N. 9th St. BROOKLYN. N. T. 1 ^y CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 /► DO not let the accounts owing you re- main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point In the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW T-inQ\\ slock for June and July delivery. Write for prices. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111. Poinsettlas, In pans, 4 to 6-in., 60c to 75c. The Meredith Flower and Vegetable Co., Lib- tH;tyviUe,_ni^ Poinsettlas, 5-in,, 3 plants, 75c each; $8 per doz.; 6-ln., 3 plants, $1 each; $10 per doz.; 7-in., 4 plants, $1.50 each; $15 per doz. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. KOSES. Roses, new Baby Rambler, Madame Jules Oouchault, 2-yr. dormant, $1.50 each; 2y2-in. pot plants for May delivery, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. __^_ Easter roses, Lady Gay, 5-in., $2.40 per doz,; Tausendschon, 4-in., $1.80; 5-in., $2.40; 6-ln., $3.60. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Best things in roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Roses, all the new varieties. Julius Hansen, Rose Nursery. Pinneberg, Germany. SEEDS. ASTERMUM SEED. Just to remind you, lest you forget and be too late, 1 oz., $5; % oz., $3; trade packet, 7oc, Cash with order, please. Colors: White, pink, lavender and Royal purple. Descriptive circu- lar on application. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, 111. Seeds, giant pansy, 17 sorts, separate or mixed, 1,000 seeds, 25e; 5,000 seeds, $1; %, oz., $1.25; oz., $5. Princess, 1,000 seeds, 75c; 300 seeds, 25c. Ohas. Frost, Kenilwortb, N. J. Seeds, Specialties: Pepper, egg plant, to- mato, vine seed and field corn. George R, Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Ped- ricktovm, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbera, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and fleld corn. J. C. Bob- inson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, wholesale growers of sweet peas, to- matoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, sweet pea and nasturtium special- ties, wholesale growers of flower and garden seeds. Eoutzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of beans, encumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, contract growers of beet, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. Denalffe & Son, Carlgnan, Northern France. Seeds, wholesale seed growers, onion, let- tuce, radish, etc. The Kimberlin Seed Co., Santa Clara, Cal. Onion seed. Write us for price on both globe and flat varieties. Schilder Bros., Chilli- cothe, O. Seeds, garden, vegetable and flower. Kel- way's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn. Seeds, Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages,- celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau. Angers, France. Seeds, contract seed grower of pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and fleld corn. Edgar F. HnrtE, Mnllica Hill, N. J. Seeds, wholesale growers ana dealers of .Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. Western Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neh. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint anil Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb. Seeds, wholesale fleld and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son. Light, Pratt and BlUcott Sts., Baltimore. Md. Seeds, growers of onion, lettuce, radish, sweet pens, etc. Pleters-Wheeler Seed Co., Palo Alto, Calif. Seeds, wholesale grower, lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, ver- benn. Waldo Robnert, Gilroy, Calif. Flower seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed .Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, growers of peas, beans, cucumbers. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Baplds, Mich. Seeds, tomatoes all varieties. The Haven Seed Co.. Growers for the wholesale trade only, Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, radish and all garden seeds, Leonard Seed Co., 226-230 W. Klnzie St., Chicago. Seeds, pansy, 1,000 seeds, 25c; oz., $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneburg, Germany. Seeds of all kinds. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Seeds, bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpenteria, Calif. Seeds. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1218 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, garden, field and flower. S. D. Wood- rug & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., New York. Seeds, garden, farm and flowers, Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia. Seeds of all kinds. Fottler, Flske, Raw- son Co., Boston. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, England. Seeds. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadel- phia. Seed, German stock. Paul Teicher, Striegau, Germany. VEGETABLE PLANTS. For Sale — Strong pieplant divisions. Llnnseus and Victoria, $4 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, HI. Grand Rapids lettuce plants, carefully se- lected stock for forcing. Ready now a mil- lion seedlings so we can ship same day order is received. Send us your order or ask for sample. Danville Floral Co., Danville, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. vmcAS. "Colorado Grown Plants Beat Them AU." Vinca rooted cuttings, green or variegated, guaranteed to be all tip cuttings, at $12.50 -per 1,000. Extra fine 2-in. stock at $15 per 1,000. ELITCH-LONQ GREENHOUSES. Denver, Colo. Vinca variegata, medium plants, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Vinca Var., 3-in., $5; 2-in., M. Emmans, Kewton, N. J. per 100. Geo. VIOLETS. Violets, Princess of Wales, 3%-inch pot plants. $6 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. APHIS PUNK. Aphis Punk, for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Building material, either iron work or wood- work. Garland gutters. Send for estimate and blue prints. Garland Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Pes Flaines, 111. Building material, cypress sash bars up to 32 ft. or longer. Greenhonse and other build- ing material. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1304 The American Florist. Dec. 2y, Building material of all descriptions for all cypress, semi-iTon or truss houses. Hotbed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blacli- hawk St., Chicago^ Building material and hotbed sash of Louisi- ana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse supplies of all kinds. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. CARNATION STAPLES. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000 postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 50(r for l.OOO, postage paid. MICHIGAN CXTT-PLOWEE EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Hooker's Old English Liquid Putty Greenhouse white paint. H. M. Hooker Co., 651-59 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 42nd St. Bldg., New York. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches Bubmitted on request. John 0. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern design, Hitchings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction. Estimates on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st St. and SpauldiDg Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction and equipment, King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. MATS. The most practical hotbed and cold frame mats on the market. Send for circular. WATTS BROS., Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Gold letters, poinsettias, wax tissue paper, wax flowers of all kinds, artificial cape flowers, moss aztec pottery, Japanese air plants, cycaa leaves, baskets of all kinds, immortelles. American Importing Co., 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Aphine, $1 per qt., $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75e per qt., $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt., $1.60 per gal.; 10 gals., $10. Nlkotiana, ?1.50 per qt., $4.50 per gal. Aphine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, va- porizing pans, ventilating apparatus, Jen- ning's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Nic. Krier's New Greenhouse Boiler, self- feeding, smoke burner, hot water boilers. Nic. Krier Boiler Works, 2725-27 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago. Florists' supplies, metal designs, baskets, wire work, novelties, glassware, pottery, dec- orative greens, etc. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Vaughan's Perfection Points, per 1,000, 55c; by mail, 70c; 5,000 by express, $2.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Greenhouse supplies, hose, wire, twine, pipe, fittings, tools, glass. Wizard Brand manures and Darling's fertilizers. Walter S. McGee, 5327 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Superior carnation staples, 50c for 1,000, postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. "Elastic-Lyke," that good putty (semi-li- quid). The Elastic-Lyke Co. (not Inc.), 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' supplies, cape flowers, all colors; cycas leaves, metal designs, etc. A. Herr- mann, 404-412 East 34th St., New York. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag. 30O lbs. The H. A. StoothofE Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Fertiline. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Micti. Model extension carnation supports. Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glazing points, % and %, 40c per lb.; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5. Randolph & Mc- Clements, 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Boiler tubes, new and 2nd hand pipe, all sizes. Illinois Pipe and Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Jef- ferson St., Chicago. Glass cutters and "Red Devil" tools. Smith & Hemenway, 105 Chambers St., New York. Columbia Thermometers. The Schaeffer & Budenberg Mfg. Co., 431 S. Dearborn St., Chi- cago. Dreer's Peerless glazing points, 1,000 75c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Ventilating apparatus and greenhouse fit- tings. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. The Perfection flue cleaner. Scully Steel and Iron Co., Chicago and New York. Florists' Supplies of all Kinds. C. S. Ford, 1335 Narragansett Ave., Philadelphia. Florists' baskets of all kinds. Raedlein Bas- ket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Wire designs and florists' supplies. Komada Bros., 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Percy Jones, 56 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Florists' refrigerators. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. The Morehead Return Steam Trap. More- head Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros., 10 Bond St.. New York. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. Supplies of all kinds. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Insurance service. Florian D. Wallace, In- surance Exchange Bldg., Chicago. Wire toothpicks, 10,000, $1.75; 50,000, $7.50. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pottery Co., Nashville, Tenn. The best pots. The Mt. Gilead Pottery Co., Mt. Gllead, Ohio. __^_ Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South ZanesvUle, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, CWcago and New York. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hll- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N. Y. Standard pots. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. Standard flower pots. A. P. Kohr, 2934-38 Leavitt St., Chicago. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. NIKOTEEN. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago Batavia Greenhouse Co., Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong, J. A., Chicago. Carney Co., The, Pittsburgh, Pa. Chicago Carnation Co., Chicago. Coyle, James, New York. Critchell, C. E., Cincinnati, O. Deamud Co., J. B., Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Guttman & Raynor, Inc., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Hoerber Bros. , Chicago. HoCCmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, 0. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Kasting Co., Wm. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. ^ Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., St. Louis, Mo. Kyle & Foster, Chicago. MeCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cleveland, O. Meconi, Paul, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, New York. Nason, L. B., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reinberg, Geo., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Miimeapolls, Minn. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, Walter F., New York. Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Percy Jones, Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. Smith, Wm. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Totty, Chas. H., Madison, N. J. fraendiy & Schenck, New York. Trimble Greenhouse Co., W. E., Princeton, 111. Weiland & Eisch, Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Young, John, 53 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. Ziska, Joseph, Chicago. i'oung & Co., A. L., New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It '9r J- The American Florist. 1305 The Gutter That Does Not Crack or Corrode ^The original iron gutter which revolutionized greenhouse building and has since created numerous substitutes in its line. ^The gutter with twenty years' experience back of it; the only annealed cast iron gutter on the market. The only gutter with a glazing joint. ^We are specialists in cast iron gutters and can serve you better than anyone else in this line. About 150 miles of our gutter now in use is its best recommendation. C|We have our own wood mill, foundry, structural steel and pattern shop. If we do not have what you want, let us know your re- quirements and we can make same for you at a reasonable cost. ^We manufacture everything for the greenhouse. GARLAND GREENHOUSE MFG. 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